Dr Keane Wheeler from UQ's School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences was recognised as the Accredited Exercise Scientist of the Year for 2020 for his work in co-designing independent, influential, and Indigenous-led engagement initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities.
UQ students are the first cohort to experience interprofessional practice education and training in Metro North Hospital and Health Service’s new Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service.
Public health campaigns that challenge weight stigma and promote body positivity can boost the health and well-being for people of all body sizes, according to a University of Queensland study.
Jessica Spence, PhD scholar in the UQ School of Psychology, spoke to The Academic Times about meta-analysis that examined children's linguistic-based social preferences.
UQ Pharmacy PhD student, Anna Barwick was awarded NSW Pharmacist of the Year for her work improving communications between pharmacists and the community.
UQ Sporting Scholarships have been given to 20 new and 31 continuing students, with Health and Behavioural Science (20 students) the most represented faculty.
Researchers from the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research comment on a new study that shows a common genetic vulnerability to both smoking and e-cigarette use, which may reflect a broad risk-taking genetic trait.
