New bid to increase student interest in maths and science
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) hosted students from across the Western Corridor for an event designed to increase interest and excellence in maths, science and technology.USQ Springfield has partnered with Ipswich State High...
Doping in athletes as young as 12
The use of performance enhancing drugs is prevalent and unmonitored in junior elite athletes as young as 12, according to research co-authored by the University of Canberra and Griffith University.
The three-year study, in which...
Teen insomnia is linked with depression and anxiety
A major study of high school students by University of Adelaide psychology researchers has shed new light on the links between insomnia-related mental health conditions among teens.
School of Psychology PhD student Pasquale Alvaro surveyed more...
Improving literacy and numeracy teaching
Researchers at the Faculty of Education at the University of Western Australia are working on a research project that seeks to improve the Writing performance assessment component of the National Assessment Program - Literacy...
World-first diet recommendations for young athletes
Australia’s leading body of sports dietians has developed a world-first set of dietary recommendations to help active adolescent athletes, who compete and train on a regular basis, achieve optimal health and sporting success.
The new...
Connection to school can be a lifesaver for marginalised kids
National Children’s Commissioner from the Australian Human Rights Commission, Megan Mitchell says children’s sense of connection to a nurturing school community can offer protection from risky adolescent behaviours.
In a speech to be presented by...
Students get the message on dangers of alcohol
A Social Marketing @ Griffith initiative continues to have a positive impact on Queensland teenagers with a Mackay school the latest to embrace the program.
More than 200 Year 10 Mercy College students in Mackay took part...
Ballet dancers face high risk of injury
Ballet dancers are exposed to a high risk of injury compared to other adolescent athletes, a study shows.
The study, co-authored by Christina Ekegren from Monash University, involved more than 260 elite ballet students from three pre-professional...
Drink walkers do it because their mates think it’s okay
Friends may be the key to stopping their mates drink walking, a risky behaviour that kills on average two Australians every week, a QUT study has found.
Researcher Dr Ioni Lewis, from QUT's Centre for Accident Research &...
Lifting the lid on the Qld lunchbox
The challenges faced by parents when preparing school lunchboxes are highlighted by a new study at Griffith University.
A survey of Queensland mums and dads shows vegetables are conspicuous by their absence from the typical...
