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Does our justice system cause young people to offend? The evidence suggests so.

This story was originally published in UQ Research News. Access the article by visiting research.uq.edu.au/news

Read the original story: https://stories.uq.edu.au/research/2021/youth-injustice/index.html

Narrator: Chris Clarke
Executive Producer: Rachel Westbury
Producer: Sasha Ackfun

At a time when the world is facing more uncertainty than ever, Contact stepped into the studio with professional artist and UQ PhD student Georgina Hooper to reflect on her mindful art practice and ask how to use art for enlightenment.

This story was originally published in UQ's Contact magazine. Join the conversation, access the show notes, and discover bonus content by visiting alumni.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine.

Read the original story: https://stories.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine/2021/paint-your-mind-at-ease/index.html

Narrator: Rachel Westbury
Executive Producer: Rachel Westbury
Producer: Sasha Ackfun

The Cavendish variety of banana is under threat from a range of fungal diseases, writes UQ's Professor André Drenth.

This story was originally published in UQ Research News. Access the article by visiting research.uq.edu.au/news

Read the original story: https://stories.uq.edu.au/the-world-s-favourite-fruit-needs-a-genetic-boost/index.html

Narrator: Chris Clarke
Executive Producer: Rachel Westbury
Producer: Sasha Ackfun

From the bakery to the ballet and back, UQ graduate Judith Anderson OAM pirouettes back to her roots to honour family’s baking history

This story was originally published in UQ's Contact Magazine. Join the conversation, access the show notes, and discover bonus content by visiting alumni.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine.

Read the original story: https://stories.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine/2021/our-daily-bread/index.html

Narrator: Suzanne Parker
Executive Producer: Rachel Westbury
Producer: Sasha Ackfun

Did you know that in order to graduate, UQ midwifery students must follow 20 expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy and complete 30 hands-on births? It’s a highly demanding degree, and UQ students are dedicated to gaining the most experience they can before entering the workforce.

This story was originally published in UQ's Contact Magazine. Join the conversation, access the show notes, and discover bonus content by visiting alumni.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine.

Read the original story: https://stories.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine/2020/call-the-midwife-student/index.html

Narrator: Jessica Marshallsay
Executive Producer: Rachel Westbury
Producer: Sasha Ackfun

Fred Bradford has spent his career on the secret frontline of US national security operations. As a Special Agent with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), he’s thwarted spies, served in active warfare and has brought terrorists to justice. After more than 20 years of service, the UQ MBA graduate has handed over his badge, and caught up with Contact Magazine to reflect on the moments that shaped his FBI career.

Warning: this story contains elements that some readers may find disturbing.

This story was originally published in UQ's Contact Magazine. Join the conversation, access the show notes, and discover bonus content by visiting alumni.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine.

Read the original story: stories.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine/2020/in-the-line-of-duty/index.html

Narrator: Zoe McDonald
Executive Producer: Rachel Westbury
Producer: Sasha Ackfun