No seat at the table: Qld unis snubbed on national committee
Queensland universities, and regional university leaders more broadly, have been left off a newly-formed tertiary advisory committee, in what has been described as a “critical oversight”.
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City midwife’s quest to become ‘1-in-26,000’ specialist boosted
Just 1000 other people are in the position Toowoomba’s Krystal Fanning hopes to achieve — that’s one for every 26,000 Australians. Now her dreams have been given a big government boost:
Packed program of holiday arts workshops for kids into theatre
As the holidays draw closer, two universities are opening up their doors to young people interested in learning more about the arts. Check out the programs:
Gallery: UniSQ graduates celebrate in style
Graduating students from the University of Southern Queensland class of 2024 are celebrating the end of their time at uni, with their hard work and dedication paying off. See the photos here.
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Revealed: Local scientists release findings to help farmers
Research has identified two fungal species for the first time – information that may assist farmers with managing crop diseases.
Study to overcome testing barriers for second deadliest cancer
It’s one of the nation’s deadliest diseases claiming 100 lives every week but a lifesaving initiative hopes to change this.
Local award-winning academic features in ‘world-first’ journal
A USQ academic has published a piece in the first edition of a Belgium-based journal specialising in an art form.
USQ aviation graduate has her eyes on the skies as she joins air force
Hughenden girl and USQ aviation graduate Eliza Terry says she always felt like I belonged in the sky more than on the ground and now she’s landed her dream job.
Banishing trolls: Study examines cyberbullying in adolescents
The research project will investigate the motives behind teenage trolling as well as contributing factors to reduce the major threat young Australians are facing online.
USQ law courses to become fastest in country with change
The University of Southern Queensland’s Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor degrees now can be done faster than anywhere else in Australia.
USQ study paves way to better wildlife crossings
Ever wondered how Toowoomba’s wildlife navigate the bypass? In a real life game of Animal Crossing, researchers such as wildlife scientist Dr Ben Allen from USQ are studying the effectiveness of nature corridors.
USQ-led study reveals link between sitting and depression
A new study, led by a notable USQ Professor, has tracked the link between longer times spent sitting and poorer quality of life outcomes.
Why injured athletes shouldn’t be wrapped in cotton wool
A common solution to a soft tissue injury is to tell the athlete to sit out and rest for a few weeks, but a USQ professor has penned a new paper revealing why that could make them more injury-prone.
New USQ grad scores government gig thanks to uni placement
University of Southern Queensland graduate Emily Plant has turned her uni placement into a dream job with the government. Here’s how she did it.
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