University of Southern Queensland

Did you know... Easter has a soundtrack just like Christmas? 🎵 Dr Wendy Hargreaves discusses why we never hear it via @ConversationEDU: bit.ly/4191NYK @UniSQSoCA

Want to be a citizen scientist? Our very own Dr Kit Prendergast (@BeeBabette!) suggests a way to get involved... 🐝 Read it via @ConversationEDU: bit.ly/48hcVX9

“My commitment is to ensure the University continues to deliver for its students, its partners, relevant businesses and industries, and the communities it serves into the future.” - Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Paul Mazerolle 💛

Day One 💛 Professor Paul Mazerolle has officially commenced as our Vice-Chancellor and President! Read more: bit.ly/483mSYd #UniSQProud | #UniSQPeople | #UniSQVC

'My prey, my prize, my Vladimir' 📚 Flipping the gender script on predatory professors! More via @DrKateCantrell's new @ConversationEDU article: bit.ly/3P7PNnt.

Stories of beauty, mourning and 'moments of being' inspire in Claire Thomas' On Not Climbing Mountains 💛 Details via @ConversationEDU (thanks to @jegildersleeve!): bit.ly/4u2ZUdn.

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn't cancel your flight! ✈️ Details via Natasha Heap's new @ConversationEDU article: bit.ly/4coYbJ0.

Wondering how to whistle? Here's the art and history of our shrillest skill... ✍️ Dr Wendy Hargreaves via @ConversationEDU: bit.ly/47gC57O.

Biggest. Year. Yet. 💥 Our researchers and academics certainly made their mark in @ConversationEDU in 2025. Check out these stats!!! 🤩

A new comet was just discovered... Will it be visible in broad daylight? ☄️ Find out from Professor Jonti Horner via his new @ConversationEDU article: bit.ly/4rx5VfZ.

New year, new reads 🤩 Check out our latest articles in @ConversationEDU: bit.ly/3LPfSqe. @jegildersleeve l @BeeBabette

When Earth meets Mars 🪐 Our researchers have spotted an Earth-sized potentially habitable planet... 150 light years away! All the details: bit.ly/3NJ8M7a. @ChelseaH_Astro l @NASA

Tackling real-world challenges 👏 We've received funding through @ausgov's National Industry PhD program for three projects! Details: bit.ly/3LAICCV.

Native pollinators need more support than honeybees in Australia... Here's why: bit.ly/49BMhYT. @BeeBabette via @ConversationEDU 🐝

How do airlines set bag and weight limits? An ex-pilot (and one of our Aviation lecturers!) has explained the new changes on the way ✈️ ✍️Natasha Heap via @ConversationEDU: bit.ly/49yV6Ts.

Eight old friends and a gaggle of kids. A weekend away at a rural retreat. Simmering tensions. The stage is set for Kate Mildenhall's new literary thriller, The Hiding Place! 📚 Details via @jegildersleeve's new @ConversationEDU article: bit.ly/49plYVK.

A red Moon, a blue Moon, a supermoon and more... Your guide to the southern sky in 2026! 🌜✨ Details via Professor Nick Lomb's new @ConversationEDU article: bit.ly/3Yz73Ug.

How do you make clear ice at home? 🧊 One of our food scientists has shared her easy tips via this @ConversationEDU article: bit.ly/4py99yK. @DrPollyBurey 🤩

It's hard to describe what it feels like to become a mum, but it has a name... Matrescence! 💛 More from Dr Fabiane Ramos via @ConversationEDU: bit.ly/45ztrk1.

What a way to end the year... We had nine @ConversationEDU articles published by our researchers and academics in December! 🤩 All the details: bit.ly/498evM6. @jegildersleeve l @DrPollyBurey