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New genetic regions mapped to give new insight into migraine mechanisms: The world’s largest study of migraines has discovered dozens of new genetic regions linked to their onset, opening new doors to understanding what causes the debilitating headaches.
US signs bio-energy research pact with QUT: A research partnership between QUT and a US National Laboratory aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop new ways of creating bio-energy from plant material.
Droid racing takes pole position at QUT this week: University teams will compete in their own version of pod racing when the inaugural QUT Droid Racing Challenge comes to QUT's Gardens Point campus this Wednesday, June 29.
Green still a dream, petrol tipped to drive Australian car market in 2030: Petrol-powered vehicles are predicted to dominate the Australian car market in the year 2030 despite the growing concern of carbon emissions and its impact on the environment, a QUT-led study has found.
These are the droids you're looking for: School robotics journey starts now: High school students on Brisbane's northside have embarked on an eight-week robotics journey that will see them learn about – and create – miniature robots with the help of QUT.
QUT law student named Young Philanthropist of the Year: QUT law student and New Colombo Plan scholar Kate Donnelly has been named the Queensland Community Foundation's 2016 Young Philanthropist of the Year.
Mental health and wellbeing a key part of workplace safety: Lendlease CEO: One of Australia’s top business leaders has spoken out about the tragically high suicide rate among construction workers. 
Rockhampton parents wanted to weigh in on weight status of kids: QUT PhD candidate Kamila Davidson is asking Rockhampton parents and health professionals to participate in her research project looking into who should take responsibility for assessing the weight of primary school children.
Law students attend Australia Week in China as New Colombo Plan delegates: Two QUT law students who are both studying on exchange at Zhejiang University have immersed themselves in Australia's largest trade mission, the 2016 Australia Week in China.
Making good things happen: The Make Good Things Happen Appeal has now launched, raising much-needed funds to support QUT’s scholarships, research and investment in the community.
June 28, 2016 - June 18, 2017: William Robinson: Genesis (free) @ William Robinson Gallery
June 29: Eat-Drink-Meet with Dr Scott Hocknull & Sean Druitt @ The Cube
June 29: Free health checks for children (free) @ QUT Caboolture
July 6-9: The Peasant Prince @ Gardens Theatre
July 7: MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Evening (free) @ Gardens Point
July 8: Australia's first Saliva Symposium @ Gardens Point
July 16-17: TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) (free) @ Brisbane Showgrounds
July 19-23: Snugglepot & Cuddlepie @ Gardens Theatre
July 28: Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Dinner @ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
July 31: QUT Open Day (free) @ Gardens Point
Aug 8-13: Angels in America, featuring QUT acting students @ Gardens Theatre
Now - August 14: Frontier imaginaries: the life of lines (free) @ QUT Art Museum
Aug 18: Murri-Ailan Way (free) @ QUT
Aug 21: Caboolture Campus Open Day @ QUT Caboolture
Aug 28: CreateX (free) @ Kelvin Grove
April 5-7: 2017 Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities Summit @ Gardens Point
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- A worldwide study into migraines and genetic links, jointly led by Associate Professor Dale Nyholt (pictured), attracted coverage including ABC The Drum, Radio National’s The World Today, local ABC radio services across Australia, Woman’s Day, 2UE, 3AW, AAP, Courier Mail, Daily Telegraph, Brisbane Times, 7 News, 9 News, Sky News, Sydney Morning Herald, lepetitjournal.com, La Stamps and Il Secolo XIX.
- QUT Chancellor Tim Fairfax and Distinguished Professor James Dale were named among Queensland’s most inspirational people in a Courier-Mail 170th birthday feature.
- Dr Linda Graham told 7 News Brisbane and Bundaberg why suspending and excluding students from school doesn’t work as a punishment.
- Campus Morning Mail revealed some additions within Professor Peter Coaldrake’s second edition of his and Dr Lawrence Stedman’s book, Raising the Stakes: gambling with the future of universities (here’s the correction). It also mentioned Distinguished Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson’s new title.
- Dr Gary Mortimer talked stocktake sales with 9 News,and supermarkets with Radio National and ABC Gold Coast listeners, and spoke to 2UE about moves to rebrand Target. He was also quoted in an article about consumer choices in business magazine The Adviser.
- The formalising of the Centre of Tropical Crops and Biocommodities’ research partnership with the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory was reported by Green Car Congress, Technology Today, Domain B, Biofuels Digest and 
EIN Presswire.
- Radio National’s AM program sought Professor Clive Bean (pictured) for his views on how minor party votes will affect PUP’s chances on securing federal seats, and ABC Brisbane spoke to Dr Mary Crawford about the rising popularity of minor parties.
- William Robinson wrote about his love of the piano for Limelight magazine, which also previewed his new Genesis exhibition at QUT’s William Robinson Gallery.
- BuzzFeed mentioned QUT research on mindfulness apps in its article on why Apple is moving into the meditation market.
- Professor Judith McLean described parenting as the ultimate daredevil activity in Mamamia. Mamamia also republished a Conversation article from Dr Rebecca English about parenting without using rewards and punishment.
- Associate Professor Wendy Scaife spoke to WA Today, Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times about collective giving.
- Dr Danielle Tindle (pictured) shared her recent good news about her cancer prognosis as part of an ABC News story highlighting the unfair costs of treatment, which was republished by Can Mua.
- The Courier-Mail and Today on Sunday reported on the QUT review of Queensland’s property laws, which also ran throughout the NewsCorp network.
- Susan Hetherington explored what’s happening at this year’s Out of the Box festival on ABC Brisbane, with the station also talking to QUT students working at the festival.
- Science Newsline and Car Advice reported Associate Professor Robert Perrons' vehicle research.
- Professor Shilu Tong told South China Morning Post some countries experience higher mortality rates than others during big swings in temperature.
- Dr Frank Wagner explained network manufacturing to Scoop NZ.
- Australian Regional Media outlets across Queensland, HighBeam and ABC Rockhampton featured Kamila Davidson’s research the weight of primary school children.
- HighBeam and Otras Voces en Educacion reported on Professor Val Klenowski’s address to a conference calling for exam reform.
- The Bayside Star featured Oscar Oviedo-Trespalacios’ study on how drivers compensate for inattention.
- The Logan Reporter mentioned 20 QUT optometry students doing vision screening at schools.
- Australia Plus covered QUT’s tips to reduce exam stress by offering animal farms and encouraging students to jump on trampolines.
- Professor Marcus Foth wrote a piece for the Property Observer on how early 
experiments show a smart city plan should start with people first.
- Associate Professor Susan Irvine and Professors Jo Lunn and Karen Thorpe (pictured) revealed in a Conversation article why one in five early childhood educators plan to leave the profession. NewsCorp and 2UE also reported their comments.
- Professor Brian McNair’s Conversation articles explored the quality of Sky News’ election campaign coverage and the Brexit fallout, which was republished by Australian Business and EconoTimes.
- Dr Helen Berents’ Conversation article showed young Aussies aren’t just voting, they’re running for office.
Release date: Monday, June 27, 2016
Media contact: media@qut.edu.au
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