University of Southern Queensland’s Post

For many, a morning cup of coffee is a necessity – so it’s of little surprise that Australians use an estimated 1 billion disposable coffee cups a year.   Although designed for single use, a plastic coating within these cups prevents recyclability and often sees them end up in landfill.   Now, Dr Matt Flynn is working on a solution to filter out the excess waste from our favourite brew. Part of the University’s Centre for Future Materials NO WASTE team, Dr Flynn and his colleagues are designing structural materials from single-use cups, including panels and boards. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gxRrtzFr. #UniSQProud | #UniSQPeople | #UniSQResearch | #UniSQStories

While hitting the snooze button promises a few more minutes of sleep, you might also be hitting snooze on a range of health benefits. This is what our psychology honours student Aimee Wright is seeking to uncover as she launches her online survey into sleeping habits. Under the supervision of sleep expert Dr Daniel S. Joyce, Ms Wright will investigate how snoozing might impact psychological health and sleep quality. Learn more: bit.ly/3rzw5Fv #UniSQProud | #UniSQPeople | #UniSQStories | #UniSQResearch

We recently held our inaugural Industry Connections Evening which showcased the incredible work our students have been involved with this year. It's all part of the new program dedicated to creating industry partnerships to enhance our students' experience and engagement to produce job-ready graduates. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gg_pQbug. #UniSQProud | #UniSQPeople | #UniSQStories

It's time... For you to join us at the University of Southern Queensland! Check out our current career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gVWeJzhR. #unisqpeople l #unisqjobs l #unisqproud

Listen up! It's Be Nice to Bugs Day. Take a leaf out of Professor Robbie Girling's book and make sure you’re extra nice to earth’s tiniest heroes today. Like a moth to a flame, he's always been drawn to insects! Find out why: https://lnkd.in/gQUDutRT. #unisqproud l #unisqpeople l #unisqstories

The Vinnies Community Sleepout is back for another year! Our students, staff and community members are set to brave the cold on August 4 to raise money and awareness for homelessness in the Toowoomba region. "This is an important opportunity to learn more about a critical issue impacting more than 500 people in Toowoomba on any given night." - Helen Nolan. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gdBVYgNm. Vinnies QLD l Toowoomba Regional Council

Another day, another top ranking 🏆 We have ranked first in Physical Science and Engineering and seventh worldwide for the proportion of publications in the top 1% of citations from peer-reviewed academic journals in the 2023 Leiden Ranking! The Leiden Rankings use citations or original research information to analyse scientific performance. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gyD7-dW4. #UniSQProud | #UniSQResearch | #UniSQStories | #UniSQPeople

Two of our researchers will explore the scientific mysteries of outer space after being granted access to the world-renowned James Webb Space Telescope! Astrophysicist Dr Chelsea Huang and Astrophysics PhD student Alex Venner were selected through the highly contested application process and will use the opportunity to advance their respective research projects. Launched in 2021 by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the most powerful of its kind, boasting an array of scientific instruments and Infrared capabilities. It currently orbits the Sun, tracing a path around 1.5 million kilometres away from the Earth. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gS3HT-TG. #UniSQPeople | #UniSQResearch | #UniSQStories | #UniSQProud

How are parents sorting health fact from fiction? One of our researchers is about to find out! Meet Catherine McCosker: https://lnkd.in/gqz7dhHc. #unisqproud l #unisqpeople l #unisqresearch

"Together we can embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future of space and create a legacy that will benefit generations to come." Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Geraldine Mackenzie has penned an article for The Australian about our iLAuNCH Trailblazer. A great read: https://lnkd.in/gb6dffAu. #unisqproud l #unisqpeople l #unisqstories