Sports betting markets and marketing normalising harmful gambling
A QUT researcher has called for stronger government policy to regulate the online gambling environment, restrict marketing, establish behaviour change programs that denormalise sports betting, and provide better supports for those experiencing gambling addiction.
QUT experts - Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games offers a rare opportunity to showcase southeast Queensland on a global stage and will transform the state over the next decade.
Novel adhesive offers path for reef restoration projects
QUT researchers are developing an underwater adhesive gel inspired by nature and investigating ways of using it on coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef, to accelerate the natural stabilisation process and reef recovery such as by coral planting.
Games legacy to benefit wider community
Mega-events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games come with values and community benefits that are broader than just sport, says Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee Board director Professor Sarah Kelly, who has joined QUT as Head of the Graduate School of Business.