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How a UQ graduate is creating innovative solutions to protect frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19

UQ PhD graduate, Rahmat Shazi, is part of a group of Malaysian professionals volunteering their time and expertise to develop innovative medical and delivery devices to help the country fight the COVID-19 crisis.

Using lots of plastic packaging during the coronavirus crisis? You’re not alone

Amid understandable concern over health and hygiene during the pandemic, the problem of disposable plastics has taken a back seat. Researchers explore how the coronavirus has changed the use of plastic bags, containers and other disposable products.

Are you burning your money instead of your fat?

Published on: 29 May 2020

Many Queenslanders are already rethinking how they stay fit in the wake of coronavirus closing all indoor fitness facilities.

Woman at a train station with mask during COVID-19

What comes next? Researchers assess what the future will look like after COVID-19

Published on: 6 May 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the world, impacting the way we work, socialise, study and more. But what does the future look like?

'Most significant crisis in the history of travel': where to now for tourism?

Published on: 16 April 2020

The tourism industry has been dealt heavy blows before, but the coronavirus pandemic shows no clear signs of when tourism can operate again, which has forced the tourism industry consider what's next?

What are the long-term impacts of pausing your mortgage repayments?

Published on: 13 April 2020

Major banks are offering mortgage pauses for people that are experiencing hardship from the coronavirus pandemic, but it comes at a cost according to Dr John Sturgeon.

Tough ‘gig’ – delivery drivers are now essential but denied the rights of employees

As Australia readjusts to drastic measures announced by the Federal Government to close many businesses for the next few months, food delivery workers have become an essential service to an isolated population. But little thought has been given to this front line workforce, who are putting themselves at risk, without basic employee rights.

It’s time to avoid see-sawing from one disaster to another

Bushfires will continue to challenge our country, putting homes and lives at risk. With the next potential bushfire season only six months away, there are many ways to help minimise some of the danger, and that starts in your home.