University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people’s mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.
21 March 2024
Outdated perceptions of leadership persist across society despite being repeatedly debunked, University of Queensland research has found.
8 February 2024
The Federal election campaign has officially kicked off, and Australians are heading to the polls on May 21.
11 April 2022
The 2022 floods devastated communities in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales and pushed emergency services to their limits. The University of Queensland has a range of experts available to offer comment on this crisis.
1 March 2022
Experts in the fields of medicine and psychology are among University of Queensland staff and alumni recognised in the 2022 Australia Day honours.
27 January 2022
The more narcissistic the leader, the higher their interest in leadership theories, according to University of Queensland research.
30 October 2020
Queenslanders will vote in a state election on October 31. In the midst of a global pandemic, it will be a campaign like never before. University of Queensland experts say issues likely to influence voters will range from the usual economics...
28 October 2020
Aside from a vaccine or cure, knowledge of human behaviour and psychology may be the best means of controlling the spread of COVID-19.
28 May 2020
An international team of experts has outlined ways to manage life during the COVID-19 pandemic, using existing research from the social and behavioural sciences.
1 May 2020
University of Queensland academics have discussed a number of issues that have emerged during Australia's unprecedented bushfire season.
10 January 2020
Bosses with exorbitant pay packets are seen as less effective leaders than their counterparts on lower incomes, and less able to influence those they seek to lead, according to University of Queensland research.
23 October 2018
Psychology researchers are pushing for greater recognition that social connections are as important to health as regular exercise or not smoking.
31 May 2018Social isolation has been shown to pose a greater health threat than smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise – but that message is failing to get through to the community.
5 February 2018
These UQ experts are available to comment on the latest terrorist incidents in London.
5 June 2017
Her research found that it’s better not to grin when you win, but could she keep the smile from her face when receiving a prestigious psychology award?
3 May 2017
The following experts are available to comment on the tragedy unfolding in London.
23 March 2017
As controversy continues to unfold at the White House, experts from The University of Queensland are available to comment on various aspects of Donald Trump’s presidency.
24 February 2017
If you want to win an Oscar it is best to be an American actor in a film that portrays American culture.
6 February 2017
United States President-elect Donald Trump’s “crudity and incivility” increase his appeal, says a prophetic book chapter co-authored by a Queensland academic several months ago, and due to be published in the New Year.
18 November 2016
A University of Queensland academic who helped invent the term “glass cliff” has celebrated its appearance on the Oxford Dictionaries 2016 Word of the Year shortlist.
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