A woman sitting across from a man at a table, the man looks as though he is laughing while the woman is smiling

University of Queensland research has found being funny or having a good sense of humour doesn’t necessarily make you more attractive to potential partners.

18 October 2023
No particular type of exercise was identified as better than any other

Exercise may improve a woman’s chances of falling pregnant, a University of Queensland study has found.

28 June 2019
Emma Sievwright. Photo credit: Nick Wilson / Foxtel

The ovens are preheated and a fresh batch of Australia’s best amateur bakers is ready to knead the dough – with one of The University of Queensland’s own rising to the heat in The Great Australian Bake Off.

23 January 2018

The editors and publishers of the journal Brain Injury have retracted an academic paper following advice from The University of Queensland.

2 November 2017
Heightened levels of inconsistent sleep are unfavourable for athletes wanting to perform at their optimum. Credit: Sergio Montenegro

Junior rugby league players go to bed later than their senior counterparts and are therefore at risk of burning the candle at both ends if this isn’t considered in their routine.

15 September 2017
Children who are good at understanding the mental perspectives of others are rated by their peers as being popular at school.

Children who are sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of others are more popular in the playground, according to new research from The University of Queensland.

24 April 2015