Research

Associate Professor Vanessa Cobham from UQ’s School of Psychology has been appointed to Professor in recognition of her exceptional work.

Dr Stan Steindl spoke with ABC Everyday about resentment and provided some tips to help practice forgiveness.

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. 

Dr James Kirby from UQ's School of Psychology spoke to ABC about the benefits of celebrating Christmas early.

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.

Getting shy children to ‘face their fears’ and coaching parents in exposure therapy is the focus of a new study at The University of Queensland.

Professor Alex Haslam featured in an ABC article discussing why some people feel a lack of urgency to get vaccinated.