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Safety check for Brisbane e-scooter riders

Published on: 26 June 2025

A UQ study has examined the behaviour of e-scooter riders in Brisbane before and after the introduction of tighter regulations.

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Creating Out Loud launches ‘Easy Read’ guides to enhance accessibility for artists

Published on: 24 June 2025

Artists with low literacy or intellectual disabilities are being encouraged to develop their leadership skills with a UQ-created ‘Easy Read’ guide to a creative coaching program.

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Pleasure and pain: what nude sunrise swims in winter tell us about social connection

Published on: 20 June 2025

Enduring discomfort together may bring people closer, especially when it’s mixed with a bit of joy, according to a study involving mass mid-winter river swims.

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Yufan's PhD story: influencing young tourists to stay safe

Published on: 17 June 2025

PhD candidate Yufan Liu explores the emotional drivers behind risky tourism behaviour.

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Online tool connecting businesses and universities

Published on: 13 June 2025

Researchers from UQ have developed an online tool to help small businesses work with universities to innovate their products and expand their trade.

Conspiracy mentality drives misinformation about EVs

Published on: 10 June 2025

A University of Queensland-led study has found misinformation about electric vehicles (EVs) has taken root in society and is primarily fuelled by mistrust and conspiracy theories.

Productivity problems must be addressed with AI, Olympics and energy transition on horizon

Published on: 9 June 2025

Australia needs to address a productivity problem as the country approaches a multitude of demands on its workforce, according to University of Queensland business experts.

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The fate of flexible work: How culture, technology, design and wellbeing will shape the workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just disrupt our world; it transformed the very essence of how – and where – we work. Our experts offer strategies for business leaders to manage employees as workplaces continue to adapt and evolve.