Author Archives for Pamela Abrey
June 9, 2016 12:00 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
It’s the nails-on-a-chalkboard whine we’ve all heard before. “Mummeeeeee I wanna play one more gaaaammmeeeee! I don’t wanna go outsiiiide!” Unplugging your kids from the technicolour screen is asking for a temper tantrum, but not disconnecting your little ones for at least one hour of moderate activity per day could result in weak muscles, self-doubt and the attention span of a goldfish.
May 26, 2016 3:57 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
Voted on by employees, the HRD survey assesses key areas, such as company culture, employee wellbeing, career progression, and training opportunities. UQ Sport HR Manager, Hayley McNaughton, said it was pleasing to receive positive feedback from staff.
May 19, 2016 4:55 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
Inspired by Cambridge University’s iconic Great Court Run, the event takes in a 636m lap of the UQ St Lucia’s Great Court – challenging even the most experienced of runners. When it comes to training Great Court Race winners, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more successful coach than UQ Athletics Club alumnus, UQ Blue and UQ Sport Life Member, Mr Tony Booth OAM.
May 19, 2016 4:34 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
For all of his 19 years, Raghoo has been challenging what is considered the norm. Born with Cerebral Palsy (CP), a motor impairment disorder that affects movement and posture, Raghoo was given little chance at life, let alone qualifying for the Paralympics.
May 13, 2016 5:13 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
A look at UQ Rugby League's ground-breaking women's team ahead of their first home match of the Queensland Women's Rugby League season. For many women of this inaugural team, the information being presented is completely foreign. But there's some things that don't need teaching: passion, excitement and enthusiasm for the game they call 'the greatest of all'.
May 13, 2016 12:00 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
Tune into the news any day of the week, and you’re likely to hear one of two things: Kim Kardashian has yet again bared more skin than our eyes can handle, or a rehash of how the latest research dubs exercise more vital than stuffing your body with superfoods.
May 9, 2016 12:00 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
Muddy soccer boots lining the halls and math exams littering every conceivable surface – the school term is officially in full swing when you’re up to your ears in lunchbox snacks. It’s easy to feel like there’s no time left to spend as a family when your nights fill up faster than a Saturday morning yoga class...
April 29, 2016 5:35 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
It took over two decades to complete, but thanks to the tireless efforts of University of Queensland Cricket Club (UQCC) icon John Biggs, more than 100 years’ club information has been digitally catalogued.
March 17, 2016 2:47 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
Beneficiaries include Paralympic gold medallist Brenden Hall, and Australian and state-level athletes representing 18 sports. UQ Sport chief executive Bryan Pryde said the UQ Sporting Scholarship program provided financial assistance and academic support to help student-athletes balance studies with the demands of elite-level sport.
March 16, 2016 2:51 am
Published by Pamela Abrey
UQ students, as well as members of Australia’s Rio 2016 gold medal-winning women’s rugby sevens squad, will represent Team UQ in the inaugural AON Women’s Uni Sevens Series. The competition, developed by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU), will feature eight universities representing five states and territories.
