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  • An illustrated image from 'Bluey' depicting the The Heeler family in Brisbane.

    The rise and rise of 'Bluey'

    Published on: 28 March 2023
    Ahead of the release of highly anticipated new episodes of 'Bluey' on April 9, 'Contact' chats to a UQ alum who works behind the scenes at Ludo Studio, the Brisbane-based production company behind the world’s favourite blue heeler.
  • A turtle swimming above a coral reef

    Tales from the reef

    Published on: 10 March 2023
    On the southern side of the Great Barrier Reef lies a marine wonderland of unparalleled beauty. Contact spoke to Heron Island researchers and visitors for our latest stop on the UQ Regional Roadshow to hear their most amazing tales from the reef.

  • Innovation for a gender equal future

    Published on: 7 March 2023
    Every year on 8 March, communities around the world celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) – recognising the significant contributions and achievements of women, and rallying to accelerate gender equity in a range of social, cultural, political and economic arenas.
  • UQ alum Brett Clark competing in the Antarctic Ice Marathon on 13 December 2022.

    Ice runner: UQ alum conquers Antarctica for a marathon cause

    Published on: 22 February 2023
    UQ alum Brett Clark has put his body and life on the line to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents. Contact spoke to Clark about his dice with frostbite in Antarctica, his narrow escape from injury during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and the personal motivation driving his quest.
  • An image of some of the cast members of Better Date Than Never.

    Meet the creative brains behind 'Better Date Than Never'

    Published on: 13 February 2023
    'Contact' goes behind the scenes of the hit TV series 'Better Date than Never' with executive producer and UQ alum Karina Holden to learn how she brought the show to life and why everyone has fallen in love with the cast.
  • An image of Lei and Andrew on their wedding day eating at the UQ Pizza Cafe.

    Love at UQ 2023

    Published on: 13 February 2023
    Welcome to Love at UQ – our annual celebration of all the connections that university life brings. This Valentine's Day, Contact is sharing the stories of alumni who came to UQ for an education and found love as well.
  • An image of a pizza box resting on a wooden table. On the lid of the box it reads, 'Think outside the box'.

    Ingredients for a successful communications campaign

    Published on: 8 February 2023
    UQ alum and Domino’s Chief Communications and Corporate Affairs Officer for Australia and New Zealand Rhiannon Frater discusses what it’s like to have pizza on the mind all day and breaks down one of the tastiest public relations ideas to ever come out of the box with the dots.
  • An image of a robot typing at a computer

    Let's chat about ChatGPT

    Published on: 29 January 2023
    Is AI technology such as ChatGPT saving you time or stealing your job?
  • An image of Associate Professor Rhonda Faragher.

    Australia Day honours for UQ community

    Published on: 29 January 2023
    An expert in the field of molecular biology, and an educator specialising in Down syndrome research are among The University of Queensland staff and alumni recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.
  • An image of Marcie the Greyhound lying on her bed.

    Pawfect partners: why a dose of 'Greyhound therapy' is good for the soul

    Published on: 27 January 2023
    'Contact' checks in with Marcie the greyhound after her successful adoption from the UQ VETS Clinical Studies Centre and learns how you can help 'suppawt' the next generation of veterinary professionals.

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