University of Queensland research into the impact of listening to music while studying has been so positive it is now a practical short course offered to all undergraduate students.
28 June 2023
Virtual reality pilot training and better monitoring of water pollution are among University of Queensland research funded in the latest round of Australian Research Council Linkage Projects.
5 July 2019
A program to address social isolation and reduce burden on the health care system is being trialled in Australia, thanks to a partnership led by The University of Queensland.
1 July 2019
Psychology researchers are pushing for greater recognition that social connections are as important to health as regular exercise or not smoking.
31 May 2018
For high school students suffering from academic anxiety, Taylor Swift or Kanye West might be just what they need to alleviate stress.
23 June 2017
People experiencing homelessness who reject being defined ‘homeless’ not only reduce stigma associated with the label but are also more likely to increase their feeling of self-worth.
14 November 2016
A charity which helps disadvantaged adults empower themselves via the arts - called the School of Hard Knocks - has had its praises sung by a University of Queensland psychology expert.
6 October 2016
Imagine receiving homework where the task is to “find a high-energy, pleasant song to share next week” and the goal of the subject is to achieve happiness.
12 July 2016
They made global headlines by proving the importance of social groups in retirement, and now Australian researchers are transforming the lives of young adults who feel socially isolated.
22 March 2016
Extreme music – such as heavy metal – can positively influence those experiencing anger, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed.
17 June 2015
Psychology graduate Jefferson Mac likes to joke that his orientation work with incoming students at The University of Queensland is a case of “the blind leading the blind”.
11 May 2015The State Government budget delivered recently shows funding will be cut to Queensland Drug Courts, but UQ School of Psychology lecturer Dr Genevieve Dingle believes this will do more harm than good.
24 September 2012Using music to engage with and educate young people about their emotions, and how to tolerate and regulate their strong emotional states, is the focus of a new intervention developed by University of Queensland clinical psychologist Dr Genevieve...
18 September 2012Recent figures from the Queensland Household Survey of Gambling reported that 230,000 Queenslanders have experienced negative consequences as a result of their gambling.
18 September 2007
