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A life-long fascination with marine life, a passion for creative problem-solving, and a keen interest in how innovation intersects with environment and sustainability led Dr Pedro Fidelman to UQ’s interdisciplinary research community three years ago.

Claire spent 36 years cut off from the outside world in two repressive religious sects, following a strict form of Tridentine Catholicism. It was only by interrogating the status quo that she was able forge a new life for herself and her eight children.

Congratulations to linguist Professor Felicity Meakins and her research team who have won the Eureka prize for excellence in interdisciplinary scientific research.

What can the water systems of ancient cities tell us about managing the impacts of climate change in the 21st century?

Indigenous people are the experts of their own lives, so we need to centre Indigenous voices and agency in educational research.

Despite the distressing stories coming out of Afghanistan, Syria, Myanmar and elsewhere, University of Queensland academics and students continue to promote peace and conflict resolution in our world.

Congratulations to our HASS recipients of this year's UQ Alumni Awards.

An election can be fraught with emotions, where feelings of anticipation and anxiety during the political process can suddenly transform into joy or disappointment. But how much do we really know about the power of emotions in politics?

An expert panel of University of Queensland researchers is examining the issue of sexual consent and will make recommendations to governments and schools about how to better teach young Australians about sexual violence.

Deputy Head of UQ’s School of Communication and Arts Associate Professor Nicholas Carah said digital platforms are building neural networks and letting them loose on our culture.

COVID-19 has highlighted the challenge of health messaging, not only to convey health directives, but also to encourage vaccinations.

Australia’s national literature database, AustLit, celebrates its 20th anniversary in September and is counting down to its one millionth record.
Established in its current form in 2001, AustLit is the fundamental bibliographical database and resource for research and teaching on Australian literary and print cultures.

The high achievements of UQ’s Ramsay Undergraduate Scholars were recognised earlier this week with a celebratory dinner at Customs House, Brisbane.

UQ has been awarded $8.9 million for 21 Australian Research Council DECRAs (Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards).

Pharmacist, Epidemiologist and Sleep Scientist Dr Yaqoot Fatima from the Institute for Social Science Research joins two fellow UQ researchers recognised for their efforts to improve science literacy at the 2021 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.

University of Queensland alumnus Rohan Watt joins 20 young Australians who will head overseas to study at the world’s best universities under the countries newest and most expensive post-graduate scholarship program.

To achieve any entrepreneurial vision, you’ll need a clear head – something UQ graduate Carl Hartmann can help you with.

The serial entrepreneur (Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Business Management ‘05) co-founded Lyre’s Spirit Co – non-alcoholic spirits company – so people could indulge in a drink and still drive home.

An international study of 55 countries has shown a marked increase in the number of overweight women globally, with wealthy, educated and urban women heavier than their counterparts.

The image of the lifeless body of three-year-old Syrian refugee Alan Kurdi washed ashore on a beach in Turkey in 2015, caused worldwide outrage and changed humanitarian policy across Europe.

Professor Roland Bleiker from UQ’s School of Political Science and International Studies will lead eight scholars from three universities and four industry partners examining how compelling images can transform the delivery of international aid.

‘Healing Country’ – the official theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations (4–11 July), which calls for Australians to continue to seek greater protections for land, water, sacred sites and cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.