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Soapbox Science Brisbane organiser Alienor Chauvenet discusses the need to promote gender equity in science.

Mathew Townsend says severe hearing loss and autism meant he felt anxious and marginalised when growing up. But the inclusion and relationships he found at UQ helped him complete the Masters degree he once saw as unattainable.

A Master of Economics might not seem like the best base to build a writing career, but graduate and author Kirsty Eagar says her time at The University of Queensland was a key to her career as a writer – mostly because her latest novel, Summer Skin, is set at the sprawling St Lucia Campus.

Professional Staff from The University of Queensland’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences often hear about the effects of viruses such as dengue through their work with researchers, but a recent team building exercise gave them a hands-on experience. School Manager Mark Starkey describes the experience.

When baby Piper arrived, Emma Howe was acing her Masters of Physiotherapy studies with near-perfect scores. Thanks to the support she received at UQ, she juggled her academic momentum with motherhood to graduate as valedictorian with a GPA of 6.59 . . .

University of Queensland Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education student and rhythmic gymnast Danielle Prince gives us an insight into her preparations for the Rio Olympics and how she deals with the nerves of competing on the world stage.

University of Queensland marketing specialist Danielle Koopman has decided to stray from the usual mid-life crisis coping mechanisms of buying a car or travelling to Tuscany, and instead is taking on a health science degree.

It is possible to combine family and a love of science. PhD graduate Rubbiya Ali looks back on everything she’s achieved at UQ, including mapping microalgae to help produce more efficient biofuels, and having a son . . .

UQ PhD candidate Dominic Bryant is investigating coral reefs in the Central Maldives as part of the XL Catlin Seaview Survey. Here he shares his experiences of the third global coral bleaching events since 1998 and his hopes for the future of coral reefs.