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Health and wellbeing

Dear QUT Graduate

While the world continues to make progress in our fight against COVID-19, supporting health and wellbeing (in all facets) is crucial to our collective recovery.

QUT seeks to create inclusive environments that empower a strong, supportive and diverse community, and embed principles of health and wellbeing throughout the curricula.

More than ever, we're committed to ensuring the health and safety of everyone in our community.

Stay up to date with health and wellness news, events, and resources below.

News and events

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Health Heroes on the frontline: QUT alum Amanda McClelland

Registered nurse Amanda McClelland is leading a global team in supporting African countries to respond to COVID-19.

> See what it's like on the frontline

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Five simple ways to relieve stress (without a glass of wine)

Feeling overwhelmed? Calm and recharge yourself with these positive stress-reducing techniques.

> Recharge and relax

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Plenty to celebrate in the fight against prostate cancer

QUT researchers are pioneering the most clinically advanced technologies in Australia for prostate cancer management.

> Discover the latest breakthroughs

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Sun safety – there's more to it than you think

Water reflection, holey hats, and 'shady' shade can burn our skin. Even in a car you can be burnt through glass.

> See tips for staying sun safe

Fit gamers challenge 'fat' stereotype

The animated satire South Park poked fun at the unfit gamer, but a QUT study on esports players has uncovered surprising results.

> Find out more

QUT researchers focused on
short-sightedness

Short-sightedness is predicted to affect 50% of us by 2050. QUT researchers have developed a contact lens to reduce this stat.

> Learn more about vision research

GARDENS THEATRE
16 February 2021

A Night to Remember
presented by Tenori

You'll remember their beautiful voices, clever re-working of classics, and three Aussie blokes who love to sing and bring the audience along for the ride.

Tenori and their live band are back with
A Night to Remember.

Get tickets