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Contact magazine

Contact magazine
Raising the 'anxious generation': how the news impact kids, and what parents can do
Contact sat down with Professor Vanessa Cobham and Associate Professor Michael Noetel from the School of Psychology to talk about how parents can nurture resilience at home and keep moving forward even when things feel unsteady.
  • Who’s who in Glasgow
    The five countries that could make or break the planet’s future under climate change.
  • Meet the faces of UQ Giving Day 2021
    This Giving Day, we’re celebrating the power of diversity: with more unique and courageous voices, we have a richer story to tell. Meet Appolonia, Cameron and Olivia, who are sharing their story to inspire people to support more students like them.
  • The people's Governor
    As he prepares to hand over the keys to Government House after seven esteemed years in office, Contact sat down with His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC CVO to reflect on the highlights of his term and the legacy he leaves.
  • Powering the Indigenous economy
    October marks Indigenous Business Month, a time to celebrate the many forms of power that Indigenous economies generate as part of everyday business.
  • The science of positivity
    Expert UQ alumni discuss how to commit to positivity: what's the negativity bias and how can we overcome it? How can we build resilience when we face tough hurdles in life? And how can we cultivate gratitude for ourselves and our lives?
  • Helping children develop healthy screen time habits
    We’re living in a digital age, and children need to learn how to be safe online and manage screen time and social media use. Associate Professor Karen Turner from UQ’s Parenting and Family Support Centre shares some tips for helping children develop healthy screen time habits.
  • ChangeMakers - your chance to engage
    If you haven’t yet seen it, I can highly recommend the ChangeMakers event on the Science of Positivity.
  • Wild ambition.
    'Scientist. Journalist. Innovator.' That’s how science communicator and all-round passionate advocate for the natural world Kirsten Slemint (Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Journalism ’19) describes herself.
  • How to get the best lawn on the street – it’s not just about watching grass grow
    Cultivating the perfect patch has become an obsession for some, with online communities of ‘lawn fanatics’ and ‘lawn porn’ enthusiasts turning up their excitement offline, as they vie for the title of best lawn in the street.

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About Contact magazine

Contact magazine is your pocket guide to navigating our changing world. Landing in email inboxes monthly, with added special editions covering timely topics, our features keep you informed and entertained. Contact brings together the best insights from UQ’s alumni, researchers and community, connecting our global network of ChangeMakers through storytelling.