University of Queensland experts are available to comment during Queensland Seniors Week, August 18 to August 26. Journalists can contact the experts below or search by topic or name at UQ Experts.
14 August 2018
Streetscapes, cafes, buses and planes aren’t set up to deal with the ageing population explosion, however older people can advocate change to their environment by voicing concerns.
11 October 2017
Stereotypes which portray nurses as sexual objects or merely doctors’ helpers need to be smashed in order to encourage school leavers to the profession, according to a University of Queensland study.
12 June 2017
Triple Olympian Lisa Curry will be the key speaker — addressing ageing and staying healthy —at a non-profit event organised by and featuring research from University of Queensland health experts.
27 February 2016
More than a quarter of new nurses and midwives are unaware of the standards for social media in their workplace, though for the most part, they are a responsible bunch.
29 October 2015The University of Queensland School of Nursing and Midwifery has signed a major two-year education partnership with leading healthcare organisation Bupa Care Services.
10 April 2013The University of Queensland and Blue Care have teamed up to offer an aged care management course which will up-skill aged care staff to help meet the growing demand for quality aged care in Australia.
6 March 2012
A group of UQ nursing and midwifery students have realised a unique New Year’s resolution – using their studies to assist those in need in Cambodia.
18 January 2010University of Queensland research has found that the decision to place elderly parents in a nursing home is becoming increasingly acceptable.
22 July 2008
