Our study on validating the Mandarin Chinese version of the Dyspnoea-12 (D-12) questionnaire—designed for the multidimensional assessment of breathlessness—was presented last week at the International Conference on Primary Health Care in Hong Kong. Thanks to Dr Daniel Liu (HKMU) for his representation of the team and for delivering the oral presentation on our behalf.
@unisqaus @PolyU_Nursing @HongKongPolyU @DerbyUni
Our latest publication from the Cancer Supportive Care Research Program details the methodological procedures of our ongoing Phase III randomised controlled trial investigating the effects and cost-effectiveness of somatic acupressure for managing fatigue, sleep disturbance, and depression in breast cancer survivors. (BMJ Open 2025;15:e089515).
@unisqaus @NurseMidwifeECU @BMJ_Open
#CancerNursing #SupportiveCare #BreastCancer #RCT #Acupressure #IntegrativeOncology #BMJOpen
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So proud
#PolyUNursing ranked 16th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, reflecting its strong reputation in nursing practice, education and research.
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We're aiming to address the ongoing symptoms and unmet needs of breast cancer survivors...
By developing a new supportive care and symptom management program!
@USQHealth 💛
University of Southern Queensland @unisqaus School of Nursing and Midwifery was pleased to welcome delegates from @HongKongPolyU SN (@PolyU_Nursing )- Professor Janelle Yorke @yorke_janelle , Professor Angela Leung, and Dr Arkers Wong- for an academic visit this week at our Ipswich Canpus.
Accompanied by the Dean of @UniSQ_GRS Professor Charlotte Brownlow and Global Education Program Manager Julie Lambert, discussions focused on fostering collaboration in research, research training, and student exchange programs.
We look forward to strengthening our global partnerships and advancing nursing education and research.
Excellent!
Here's cause for celebration...
Our researchers have attracted $1.7 million through the @arc_gov_au's 2025 Discovery Projects scheme! 👏
@UniSQ_GRS l #UniSQProud
Congratulations to Dr Emily Wang on successfully completing her PhD after 4 years of dedicated work. Her research focused on developing and evaluating an evidence-based breathing exercise intervention for chronic pain management in breast cancer survivors. Very proud supervisory team - Dr Alison Wang (Charles Darwin Uni), Prof Benjamin Tan (Uni of Southern Queensland), Prof Daniel Bressington (Chiang Mai Uni), Dr Daniel Liu (Hong Kong Metropolitan Uni), Dr Lynn Yao (Fujian Uni of TCM) and Dr Stephen Kwok (Edith Cowan Uni). @unisqaus @CDUni @NurseMidwifeECU @nursecmu
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Please join @AusHartford at our next webinar 12 November - see below @ShanshanWang108 @Prof_BenTan @DrHelenRawson
📣 Join the next AusHartford Webinar!
🗓️ Date: 12 November ⏰ Time: 2 PM Brisbane time 📝 Topic: "The effect of postoperative delirium on older patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living and self-care."
How to register, see below👇
#Nursing #Healthcare #ElderlyCare
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It's that time again...
The prestigious @timeshighered World University Rankings are out for 2025 and we've solidified our reputation as a leading institution!
@UniSQVC l @kjnnelson l @melbcollege 💛
The School Research Seminar at University of Southern Queensland @unisqaus School of Nursing and Midwifery @USQ_NM_Research in late October will feature Adjunct Professor Danny Hills from Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association @APNAnurses sharing the APNA 2023 Workforce Survey results. Join our webinar on Wednesday, October 30th facilitated by Associate Professor Daniel Terry. Flyer below for webinar details.
Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2024 | Delighted to share that I have once again been included on the list, ranking 131st among 13830 researchers worldwide in the subfield of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
@ElsevierConnect @ElsevierNews @unisqaus
The School Research Seminar at @unisqaus School of Nursing and Midwifery in early October will feature Professor Janelle Yorke @yorke_janelle, Chair Professor and Head of School @PolyU_Nursing & HKSAR Global STEM Professor, who will share her research program on using digital symptom monitoring to enhance oncology care. You are invited to join the webinar on Thursday, October 3rd. Flyer below for webinar details.
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Now here's a cause for celebration...
Four of our researchers have been awarded a combined $2.8 million through @AdvanceQld's Industry Research Fellowship scheme!
#unisqproud 💛
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Congratulations, @ProfJohnMcVeigh...
Today announced as the fifth @unisqaus Chancellor!
#unisqproud 💛
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Congratulations @ProfJohnMcVeigh on your appointment as the fifth Chancellor of @unisqaus. An excellent appointment for regional Queensland! 👏
Congratulations, @ProfJohnMcVeigh...
Today announced as the fifth @unisqaus Chancellor!
#unisqproud 💛
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Congrats, A/Professor Hong & A/ Professor Dinh!
Winners of the 2024 Qld Young Tall Poppy Science Award 🏆
#YTP24 | @AIPolSci | @QldGovernor
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Why UniSQ Brisbane?
The real question is... why not UniSQ Brisbane?
Check out what's on offer! 💛
Congratulations to our excellent PhD candidate Emily Wang for submitting her PhD thesis for examination! Four years of dedication to develoing and evaluating an evidence-based breathing exercise intervention for managing chronic pain in breast cancer survivors, with five top-tier journal publications and two conference presentations under her belt. Wishing her all the best for a great result 🥂




















