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An international team of experts has outlined ways to manage life during the COVID-19 pandemic, using existing research from the social and behavioural sciences.

UQ researchers have developed a simple tool to detect anxiety in older adults, and it's being used around the world.

Practising self-compassion during distressing moments can have positive effects on the brain and body, according to research from The University of Queensland.

Researchers from The University of Queensland are hoping to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by examining the experiences of autistic adults.

There is no playbook for parenting in a pandemic, but parents now have a podcast they can turn to for help.

An online driver training course developed by researchers at The University of Queensland has been shown to reduce speeding and improve driving ability.

Organisational Psychologists offer tips for leaders — whether their task is to lead a country, a business, or a small work team — during COVID-19.

A program to help parents reduce the severity of their children’s eczema will be tested by the University of Queensland.

In these difficult times, it’s not surprising some people are looking to alcohol for a little stress reduction. But there are healthier ways of coping with the challenges we currently face.

Professor Justin Kenardy explains the psychology behind hoarding and panic buying.

Trump supporters are more likely to believe conspiracy theories and hold anti-vaccination views, a UQ study on American internet users has found.

How UQ researchers are tackling one of the biggest public health concerns we face as a society today – loneliness.

Three UQ lecturers who made a compelling crime film to engage students in their psychology course have been named the Australian University Teachers of the Year.

Century-old theories that having girls or boys ‘runs in families’ have been upended by a University of Queensland study, proving parents’ genes do not determine their child’s gender.  

How colour-coded observation charts pioneered by UQ researchers are helping save more lives in hospitals.

University of Queensland researcher, clinician, teacher and advocate for positive parenting, Professor Matthew Sanders has made a global impact on improving the lives of millions of families.

The pathway to addressing many of the world’s biggest social problems could be found in improved parenting according to a major international parenting conference presented by The University of Queensland and the Life Course Centre.

If you’ve ever dreamt of fame and fortune, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle turning their backs on the royal lifestyle might seem churlish. So too their desire to be “financially independent”.

Women who find bearded men less attractive may be deterred due to their potential risk for carrying ticks, bugs and lice, according to a UQ study.

The most recent graduates of the UQ Joint International Psychology Program (JIPP) were cause for a double celebration, marking the tenth anniversary of a relationship with Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.