University of Queensland researchers have found compassion could reduce self-criticism, body shaming and depression in overweight or obese adults.
28 March 2023
University of Queensland researchers have found children will help people in distress unless there is a personal cost.
16 February 2023
An international consortium of researchers is exploring COVID-19’s psychological effects in 18 countries, and how compassion can help reduce pandemic-related stress.
18 May 2020
People struggling with their weight are being offered training to reduce self-criticism and shame they feel about their bodies.
8 January 2019
Former High Court Justice and human rights advocate Michael Kirby will speak about lesbian and gay rights and the Catholic church in a public lecture at the University of Queensland on Tuesday.
3 August 2018
People with what many consider the hardest job in the world are being offered free self-compassion training by University of Queensland researchers.
18 May 2018
If you want to be told a secret you’re better off being assertive and compassionate rather than enthusiastic and polite, according to University of Queensland researchers.
3 April 2018
Can the world become a better place if we unravel the motivations that drive people to display compassion?
21 August 2015
The struggle of parenting is real, but are mothers and fathers making the situation worse by failing to give themselves sufficient credit?
26 May 2015
University of Queensland students James Kirby and Cassandra Tellegen graduated today with PhDs in clinical psychology after Dr Kirby provided “a little extra sparkle” last night for Dr Tellegen’s graduation outfit.
12 December 2013Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren are the focus of a new Triple P program being trialled in Australia.
17 September 2012The University of Queensland has kicked-off its 10th annual Diversity Week celebrations with a range of events and activities on offer across the St Lucia, Gatton and Ipswich campuses.
21 May 2012UQ researchers are on the lookout for grandparents who would like to take part in a new parenting program.
8 September 2011University of Queensland researchers are seeking grandparents who want to fine-tune their parenting skills.
22 March 2011
UQ researchers are on the lookout for grandparents who want to fine tune their parenting skills to take part in a new program.
28 September 2010Some of Australia’s most senior judges will congratulate The University of Queensland’s champion Jessup Moot Team at an official function next week.
17 June 2005
