After years of moral outrage and stern official rhetoric, the odious scandal of sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers of the vulnerable people they are sent to protect may finally attract tangible penalties for the organisation. US senators this month threatened to withdraw funding from the UN over its leaders' failure to prevent sexual violence by peacekeepers and to hold perpetrators to account when it occurs. Given that the US funds 28% of the US$8.3 billion annual peacekeeping budget, it's a threat with teeth.
UQ School of Social Science lecturer Dr Yancey Orr and colleague Dr Raymond Orr from the University of Melbourne reflect on how today’s culture has contributed to Donald Trump’s current success in the US presidential race.
Huge land turtles, 8-foot tall kangaroos, massive cold-blooded killer goannas. These are but a few of the giant animals that once roamed Australia. But what happened to these megafauna? When did they go extinct and why?
April 23 will mark 19 years since the death of Professor Dorothy Hill - UQ graduate and teacher, and a pioneer for women in science. Dr Gilbert Price from the UQ School of Earth Sciences reflects on her legacy and the importance of her humble rock hammer.
Inspirational teachers make a difference to the future careers of their students.
This was brought home to me recently when I was listed as one of only two Australians – and the only living Australian – on a prestigious new website published by the Royal Society of Chemistry in the UK.
After seven years in a wheelchair and being told he’ll never walk again, Paralympic hopeful Ryan Raghoo is living proof that strength training can improve muscle performance for people with cerebral palsy.
The Incredible Hulk is not alone. Most of us have a lot to learn about managing our anger, write UQ clinical psychologists James Kirby, PhD, and Associate Professor Stan Steindl . . .
The University of Queensland’s Corporate Publications Manager Camille Layt is not only skilled at spotting comma splices, but is a talented bagpipe player.
