Sparking ‘The Conversation’ in August

August has come and gone, and with it… five articles published by our University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers and academics in The Conversation!

Spoiler alert: Their articles covered the depths of drought, the impending social media ban, hamstring injuries and more.

Their expert commentary is backed by news, research and analysis – check it out.

• Dr Timothy Cowan and Dr Thong Nguyen-Huy l Triple whammy: How 3 types of drought crippled southern Australia this year.
• Dr Micah Boerma l The social media ban is coming, whether families like it or not: 5 ways to prepare kids and teens.
• Professor Bryce Barker l Ancient shells and pottery reveal the vast 3,200-years-old trade routes of Oceania’s Indigenous peoples.
• Dr Micah Boerma l In a lonely world, widespread AI chatbots and ‘companions’ pose unique psychological risks.
• Dr Patricio Pincheira l Why do hamstring injuries happen so often and how can they be prevented?