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Researchers from The University of Queensland have found the reporting of minor crimes on community social media pages can make residents feel their neighbourhood is less safe, even when statistics show actual crime is low.

Congratulations to Head of UQ's School of Education Professor Tisha Morrell, who made the Courier Mail's 50 most influential in Queensland education power list. Along with UQ Vice-Chancellor and President and Chancellor Peter Varghese AO.

UQ archaeologist's career exploring prehistory in the Pacific.

COVID-19, rather than the threat of climate change, has spurred Australians to become more sustainable, according to research from The University of Queensland.

From youth work to teaching and now research, Dr Marnee Shay knows a thing or two about what makes young people tick – and what doesn’t.

Rhianna Patrick (Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) ’99) is a force to be reckoned with. As a Torres Strait Islander media professional with 19 years’ experience at the ABC, and recently as the Head of Audio and Podcasting at IndigenousX, she has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to reporting on issues that matter.

Congratulations to the 2022 recipients of the Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship, four of which are University of Queensland alumni.

Naomi Sweasey has just begun her dream job.

Young Indigenous people in Mt Isa will be taught about the mental health benefits of a good night’s sleep as part of a nation-leading program developed by The University of Queensland.

Research from The University of Queensland has found people lifting weights for aesthetic reasons run the risk of developing muscle dysmorphia.