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University of Queensland researchers are working with a team of 50 social workers across south east Queensland to create a uniform, national approach to identifying abuse in elderly people who present to hospitals.

UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences researcher Associate Professor Asad Khan spoke to Nine News about the study linking frequent intake of soft drinks and junk food with sleep disturbance.

Eating too much junk food has been linked with poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has found.

The exceptional work of six academic staff members from UQ’s Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences has been recognised with their appointments to Professor.

UQ shines the spotlight on just a few of the students who have completed their studies in a very challenging year.

Future social workers have been spared from the increase in costs for some courses as part of the Job-ready Graduates Package of reforms to higher education.

UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD student Jacinta Foster features on Nine News about the study aimed to improve balance for seniors with a hearing loss.

Researchers are investigating whether a device giving feedback on body position can improve balance and stability in older adults with hearing loss.

Physical activity can reduce the severity of early menopausal symptoms in women who have had cancer treatment, a University of Queensland study has found.

It has been a challenging year for international students who have returned to their home countries due to COVID-19 and government recommendations.