The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP) is a unique opportunity for young people to create real change in Queensland. QYP participants, known as Youth Members, are the voice of youth in their electorates, advising politicians and decision-makers across the state. Every year, new Youth Members engage in a six-month program, where they’ll work in a small … Continue reading
JOY Media is a multimedia media company based in Melbourne. It represents the diverse LGBTIQA+ rainbow. JOY Drive, hosted by Warren, is one of its flagship podcasts, running every weekday (4-6pm). UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani was invited to share her thoughts on the deepening housing crisis in Australia. Listen to the full interview on Spotify. Continue reading
The Cosmos Podcast is the flagship podcast of The Royal Institution of Australia. It investigates the key intersection of science and the community, cutting through the inaccuracies and alternative facts that flood the digital domain. Hosts invite leading researchers all over Australia to talk about the impact of their work. In the latest episode, Cosmos … Continue reading
The 2023 federal budget was delivered on Tuesday night. The Australian Government spruiked a $4 billion surplus – the first of its kind in 15 years. But what does this mean for families and the nation’s most vulnerable communities? Contact spoke to a range of UQ experts who shared their opinions about how the 2023 … Continue reading
Australia’s housing crisis is engulfing both renters and owners who are struggling to find homes they can afford. Many are looking to the government to provide relief when the federal budget is handed down this evening. But there are no easy ‘silver bullet’ solutions for housing. This crisis has been decades in the making, and … Continue reading
The Research Expertise from the Academic Diaspora (READ) Fellowship Program was founded in 2021 by the Albanian-American Development Foundation to provide a formalized and structured opportunity through which the Albanian academic diaspora can contribute to the development of scientific research in Albania. Dorina’s one-year project, to be conducted in collaboration with colleagues at the Polytechnic … Continue reading
As Brisbane revamps its stadiums – partly in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games, and partly to accomodate its local teams – questions emerge around transport access. Are our large sports venues well-served by high-capacity public transport? Dorina Pojani pitches in on 7News (21 April, 6pm): https://7plus.com.au/seven-news-brisbane (minute 25). Continue reading