News

Trauma stretches emotional resources thin

Published on: 2 September 2016

Message from across the globe buoys educators

Published on: 25 August 2016

Nurse of the Year a UQ alumnus

Published on: 20 June 2016

Are social workers dangerous? It’s debatable

Published on: 24 May 2016

Bonds of identity retained in death

Published on: 9 May 2016

Original Mater Hospital enters a new era of learning

Published on: 27 April 2016

Explaining benefits of tough talk wins award

Published on: 8 April 2016

Lies, damned lies and statistics

Published on: 23 March 2016

Olympian encourages swimming against the tide

Published on: 27 February 2016

Worthy recipient dedicated to community welfare

Published on: 8 February 2016

With over 30 years of service in the social work field UQ’s Professor Karen Healy was recognised for her contribution in improving community welfare and addressing child protection issues.

Elderly at risk from rising mercury

Published on: 3 February 2016

Australia’s mental health plan contains ‘potential pitfalls’

Published on: 4 December 2015

What is your nurse saying on social media?

Published on: 29 October 2015

More than a quarter of new nurses and midwives are unaware of the standards for social media in their workplace, though for the most part, they are a responsible bunch.

Lift the veil on domestic violence offenders, says UQ expert

Published on: 24 October 2015

If you are a perpetrator with a history of domestic violence, you cannot hide anymore.

Caleb's talk motivates social work graduates

Published on: 23 October 2015

A wheelchair-bound graduate now working in youth justice was a source of inspiration at the 2015 University of Queensland Social Work Professional Development Day.

Time to end the vicious cycle

Published on: 9 October 2015

A three-pronged approach of parole system review, tailored substance abuse rehabilitation and stable accommodation is needed to help break a vicious cycle for prisoners with mental illness.

UQ health students put talents on display

Published on: 1 October 2015

Queensland – home to not only the nation’s champion rugby league and netball teams – but also Australia’s most ingenious health students.

Desire to become Stella contributor to society

Published on: 24 September 2015

Meeting Governor-General Peter Cosgrove was not among the initial expectations of Stella Law’s work placement with Grow Queensland.

Do nurses and midwives really need a university degree?

Published on: 1 September 2015

It may come as a surprise that entry requirements for nursing and midwifery at The University of Queensland are higher than many other courses around Australia – including most engineering, science and journalism degrees.

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