Media gaffes, inappropriate comments and the short fuse of Donald Trump may be criticised, but research suggests that lapses in self-control can establish a perception of power.

Media gaffes, inappropriate comments and the short fuses of Tony Abbott, Shane Warne and Donald Trump may be criticised, but do they serve another function?

15 January 2016

The cost of electing and employing overconfident people is one of several University of Queensland psychology studies to receive fresh Australian Research Council (ARC) funding.

11 November 2015

University of Queensland research suggests overconfidence may help people win romantic partners.

16 June 2015
A University of Queensland researcher has uncovered the secret to creating successful relationships. Picture source: iStock

Romantic, personal and professional relationships are fraught with danger, but a University of Queensland researcher has found the secret to interacting successfully with others in such settings.

25 July 2014
TEDxUQ 2014 – “Old Ideas, New World”.

Some of Queensland’s finest minds will converge on The University of Queensland on 29 March for TEDxUQ 2014 – themed “Old Ideas, New World”.

28 March 2014

Two professors from The University of Queensland have been recognised as experts in the field of psychology with their recent appointment to the prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) College.

21 December 2012

The University of Queensland's (UQ) Professor Penelope Sanderson has received the highest possible honour in the field of human factors and ergonomics education.

18 December 2012
Lourdes D'Cruz and baby Hannah.

New graduate Lourdes D’Cruz would have had a good excuse for extending her thesis submission deadline – considering her baby’s due date fell on the very same day.

10 December 2012

Professor Helen Edwards OAM will be presented with the 2011 Psychology Distinguished Alumni Award at a ceremony later this month, said Professor Bill von Hippel, Head of the School of Psychology at The University of Queensland.

10 November 2011

Nominations for The University of Queensland’s 2011 Psychology Distinguished Alumnus Award are now open.

21 July 2011

University of Queensland research suggests that the presence of a beautiful woman can lead men to throw caution to the wind.

1 March 2010

University of Queensland research is uncovering why a flutter on the pokies can lead to bigger problems for some older adults.

4 June 2009

University of Queensland research is turning conventional wisdom on its head when it comes to grumpy old men and women.

16 June 2008