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Professor Jolanda Jetten from UQ's School of Psychology discusses her latest research about the impacts of social media and the internet on wellbeing when we unplug for 24 hours in advances.in/psychology.

The University of Queensland has been ranked in the global top 50 for Sports-related subjects, Psychology, Nursing and Pharmacy and Pharmacology in this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject.

University of Queensland researchers have found compassion could reduce self-criticism, body shaming and depression in overweight or obese adults.

Associate Professor Alina Morawska featured on the Better Thinking podcast talking about promoting positive family relationships as an early intervention tool to promote lifelong health and wellbeing.

UQ was recognised in the top 50 for Psychology.

Many older people fear losing their driver’s licence and what it may mean for their independence, but UQ researchers hope a new fitness-to-drive assessment test will help end the confusion and steer difficult conversations in a new direction.

Honorary Fellow Dr Kris Tulloch featured on Nine News about a study exploring how gardening can benefit the people with dementia and nurture their sense of purpose.

We know gardening can help people flourish, and now a study will explore how it can particularly benefit those with dementia.

Dr James Kirby from UQ’s School of Psychology spoke to The Guardian about research which found children are willing to help others in distress, unless it comes at a personal cost.

University of Queensland researchers have found children will help people in distress unless there is a personal cost

Professor Nancy Pachana spoke to ABC Radio Brisbane Afternoons about people stepping up as unpaid carers when their loved ones get sick.

PhD Candidate Amanda Salmon spoke to ABC about research which has found a lack of support for assistance animals.

University of Queensland research has revealed a need for better protection for assistance animals and support for their owners facing financial hardship or moving into aged care.

Professor Jolanda Jetten from UQ's School of Psychology is among the list of Australian Research council 2023 College of Experts.

Associate Professor Alina Morawska, newly appointed Director of UQ’s Parenting Family Support Centre (PFSC) is passionate about creating a world where children can thrive.

Professor Vanessa Cobham from UQ’s School of Psychology wrote for The Conversation.

Professor Thomas Suddendorf spoke to The Psychologist about how the ability to think about the future has shaped human evolution and psychology.

Professor Vanessa Cobham featured on The House of Wellness Radio show discussing how to support children’s mental health when returning to the classroom.

Professor Gail Robinson from UQ’s School of Psychology featured in this Sydney Morning Herald article about photographic memories.

University of Queensland researchers are working with people living with dementia to develop an online driver safety test that can be performed by GPs in their surgeries.