UQ Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

🥣Mealtimes can be tough when your child is autistic or has ADHD. In this The Conversation Australia + NZ article, UQ's Dr Clare Dix and Stella Boyd- Ford share 5 tips to help at dinner time 🔽

Mealtimes can be tough when your child is autistic or has ADHD. Here are 5 tips to try Meals can be a recipe for distress when children find recognising feelings of hunger and thirst, completing tasks, processing sensory input or social interactions challenging.

👏 A huge congratulations to the students from UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences who are among those selected to represent Australia at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games🎖️

Read more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wKPeH

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⭐Nominations are now open for the 2024 UQ Research Partnerships and Translation (RPAT) Awards.

The awards recognise and celebrate examples of high-impact research collaborations between UQ researchers and industry partners. Successful applicants will receive $5,000 from the Office of the DVCRI to help facilitate ongoing industry research collaborations. Winners will be invited to receive their award, along with their industry partners, at Research Partnerships & Translation Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday 3 October 2024.

Find out more and nominate by 2 July: https://brnw.ch/21wKu9W

🏅 UQ and the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) are offering up to 8 research scholarships to drive sport innovation leading up to Brisbane 2032!

If you're a student with a passion for sports and para-sports, and you're pursuing a PhD project that addresses current and future needs in these fields, this is your chance!

Apply now via Scholarships and be a part of shaping the future of sport. Learn more👉 https://brnw.ch/21wKrGb

⭐ We’re thrilled to share UQ has been ranked =40 in the world in the QS World University Rankings for 2025, placing us in the top 3% of universities globally 🎉

Our position highlights the calibre of UQ researchers who help solve some of the world’s most complex challenges, as well as the high-quality education delivered by Australia’s most awarded university teachers 🎓

Read more 👉 https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2024/06/uq-climbs-world-university-rankings #:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Queensland%20has,of%20the%201%2C500%20institutions%20ranked.

⚽ What can coaches of junior sport do to build strong partnerships with parents? 👩‍👦

Steven Rynne & Michael John O'Keeffe from UQ's School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences wrote for The Conversation Australia + NZ ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wKitA

👏 Last week we had the honour of thanking two incredible organisations that have been instrumental in the success of the UQ ParaSTART program: St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace and Sporting Hasbeens. Their continued support has helped us make a meaningful impact on the lives of aspiring athletes with high support needs💖

Learn more about the UQ ParaSTART program: https://brnw.ch/21wJRmG

UQ's Paul Treschman recently featured in this Higher Ed Heroes episode: “Apply first, explain later”: using a photo treasure hunt to draw out core academic concepts for student learning’ 👇

🔊Attention all UQ Health and Behavioural Sciences postgraduate students! Are you looking to share your thoughts or address any concerns regarding your academic journey?

🗣️ We invite you to join us at our upcoming Postgraduate Forum. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect with fellow students and voice your opinions.

Register now to reserve your spot: https://brnw.ch/21wJwBf

💭 Does combining emotional intelligence with technology lead to more successful and dynamic sports organisations? In this article, UQ's Professor John Cairney and Dr Veronique Richard delve into this topic 🔽

💜 UQ's ParaSTART program creates a pathway to high performance sport for those with high support needs 🔽

Powering up UQ’s ParaSTART program UQ's ParaSTART program is giving people with high support needs a pathway to high performance sport.

💭 Is the recent retirement of two mid-career AFL players a reflection of a greater emphasis on brain health among Australian athletes?
UQ's Dr Stephen Townsend contributes to the discussion in this The Conversation Australia + NZ article 🔽

Are 2 mid-career AFL retirements a sign Australian athletes are taking brain health more seriously? For decades, some sports have fostered a win-at-all-costs culture, with concussion often an afterthought. But there are signs that attitude is changing.

No, beetroot isn’t vegetable Vi**ra. But here’s what else it can do.

Professor Lauren Ball from UQ's School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences and Dr Emily Burch write for The Conversation Australia + NZ ➡️:

No, beetroot isn’t vegetable Vi**ra. But here’s what else it can do There’s more evidence for beetroot helping to lower your blood pressure or improving athletic performance. Here’s how to get more beetroot in your diet.

🏅UQ has ranked #1 in Australia & #2 globally in sports-related courses in the 2024 QS World University Ranking by Subject👏

Pharmacy & Pharmacology (=30th), Dentistry & Psychology (=33rd) and Nursing (37th), were also in the Top 50.

➡️https://brnw.ch/21wIJZj

Will introducing independent doctors at games help the AFL tackle its concussion problem? 🏉🧠

Dr Stephen Townsend and Associate Professor Steven Rynne from UQ's School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences write for The Conversation Australia + NZ

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Will introducing independent doctors at games help the AFL tackle its concussion problem? The AFL may appoint independent doctors at games to assess players for potential head injuries – can this help the concussion issue?

🔊 Attention Students! Let your voice be heard! Share your thoughts in our Pulse Survey for a chance to win 1 of 5 Prezzee eGift cards.

Your feedback matters to us and helps us improve the UQ HaBS student experience for all 💖👊

Complete survey now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wIo29
Survey closes 19 April.

Two UQ teams, 48 hours, one goal. The 2024 SportsPro Hackathon saw bright students from various disciplines create innovative solutions for sustainable change in the sports events industry 🔽

UQ students ‘hack’ their way to sustainable sport

🔉Attention all UQ staff! Your voice matters. The 2024 Pulse Survey will remain open until 5pm, Friday 15 March. Share your thoughts on working at UQ and make a difference.

Check your inbox for an email from the Vice-Chancellor with a link to the survey. Learn more about the UQ Pulse Survey 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wHQXL

⭐ At just 23 years of age, Brisbane Lions AFLW star Natalie Grider is already a 2-time premiership player. But who is Grider off the footy field? UQ's Contact Magazine catch up with the alum for their Q&A series 'The Real YouQ' 🔽

The Real YouQ: meet Brisbane Lions AFLW premiership hero Natalie Grider In this edition of The Real YouQ, we catch up with UQ alum and Brisbane Lions AFLW star Natalie Grider, fresh off the back of celebrating the club’s second AFLW premiership last month.

Recent claims say seed oils are toxic and cause health issues, but what does research say? UQ's Professor Lauren Ball weighs in on this topic in an article for The Conversation Australia + NZ 🔽

If you’re worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics Rather than focusing on seed oils specifically, reduce your intake of processed foods more broadly and focus on eating fresh foods.

UQ Employability Week is back in 2024!🎉🎉

From 4-7 March seize the opportunity to take action, get the edge and discover your professional self across our campuses and online!

Join us for panels, workshops, unique networking events and more!

Find out more at 👉https://brnw.ch/21wHa7r

💜 Today we welcome back to campus all our new and returning students for the first day of Semester 1, 2024 🙌 Wishing everyone a happy and healthy year!

🥒🍟 From pickles and french fries to oranges and ice cream- there are a number of reasons for cravings during pregnancy. UQ experts delve into the science around cravings in this The Conversation Australia + NZ article 🔽

Pickle, anyone? 3 possible reasons women get cravings during pregnancy Food cravings during pregnancy are common, with studies reporting anywhere between 50% and 90% of pregnant women experience a food craving at least once during their pregnancy.

🚀 Applications to become a Get Set Mentor are NOW OPEN!

Connect with new students, give back and enhance your employability. What did you wish you knew when you started Uni? Share your insider tips with new students and develop leadership skills by becoming a Get Set Mentor 👏

Apply now: https://brnw.ch/21wG8HP

💭Do you have an amazing idea for a Student-Staff Partnership Project?

Do you wish to transform the student experience, have ideas to enhance teaching and learning, or want to improve UQ’s governance systems?

Submissions for 2024 Round 2 Projects close 21 January 2024.

Find out more👉 employability.uq.edu.au/ssp-projects

🔊Calling all UQ HaBS students! Become a Get Set Mentor!

Translate the skills and knowledge gained from your uni experience into tips and guidance for new students. Complete the program and gain credit towards the UQ Employability Award.

Apply now for Semester 1 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wFOXU

🎅 Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and relaxing holiday with your friends and family. This is a special time to celebrate and appreciate the people who matter most to you 💖

Happy holidays from the team. See you in 2024! ⭐

Young Queenslanders changing the game on Brisbane 2032 legacy.🏅

Read more👉 https://brnw.ch/21wFoM5

🔬From innovative research to collaborative partnerships, revisit some of the stories from UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences from 2023. 📆

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2023 in review: UQ Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Revisit some of the stories from UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences this year.

Congratulations to all of the 2023 graduates from UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences! 🎉🎓

Meet our valedictorians from this year's graduating cohort 👇

Celebrating the Class of 2023 Meet the valedictorians from UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.