Unorthodox leaders who shake up the political system are more likely to be elected if people believe their society is morally divided and breaking down, University of Queensland research has found.
Dr Charlie Crimston from UQ's School of Psychology spoke with In Queensland about a new study examining links between moral division and the desire to elect extreme leaders- like Donald Trump- as a potential solution.
Professor Leanne Hides is the Chief Investigator on a new paper linking lifestyle risks with chronic disease in adulthood, and is also leading the Queensland arm of the study.
To address the 2021 theme "Inclusion" for UQ Teaching and Learning Week we highlighted some of the teachers who enhance student learning in UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Dr Hema Preya Selvanathan featured in a Teen Vogue article discussing how free meditation sessions are continuing to drive the Black Lives Matter movement.
Dr Simon Byrne from UQ's School of Psychology spoke with ABC Radio Mornings about the new study coaching parents in exposure therapy to help their shy children have more confidence.
UQ Healthy Living is helping over 50s in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with a new digital game designed to train both the body and the brain.
Increasing access to cost effective, evidence-based treatment for alcohol and drug use is the focus of a University of Queensland-led Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Professor Leanne Hides was interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald about the new $2.5 million UQ-led Centre of Research Excellence investigating better ways to help people suffering with drug and alcohol addiction.
