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UQ has a Blak History

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)   English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Lesley Acres, Georgina Baumann, Raelee Lancaster, Caitlin Murphy, Mia Strasek-Barker

Subject(s): Indigenous peoples, Higher education, tertiary education

Institution(s): University of Queensland

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 07/10/2024

An introduction to the history of The University of Queensland as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities. Learn about the significant events, movements and activities that took place at The University of Queensland and the ongoing cultural connections and contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff make.
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UQ Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) Placement Handbook

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  8 H5P Activities    English (Australia)

Author(s): School of Pharmacy

Subject(s): Pharmacy / dispensing, Work experience, placements and internships

Institution(s): University of Queensland

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 03/10/2024

This handbook provides information to assist students enrolled in UQ's Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) program during their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements.
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Work with Data and Files

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  6 H5P Activities    English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): The University of Queensland Library

Subject(s): Data science and analysis: general, Digital and information technologies: social and ethical aspects

Institution(s): University of Queensland

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 02/10/2024

Complete this module to build your skills to find, clean, analyse and present data. Learn how to apply file management conventions and create storage and backup plans.
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Information Essentials

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  4 H5P Activities    English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): The University of Queensland Library

Subject(s): Research and information: general, Digital Lifestyle and online world: consumer and user guides

Institution(s): University of Queensland

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 01/10/2024

Complete this module to learn how to develop a search strategy to find the best information, find different kinds of information using different tools and evaluate information.
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Mastering Reinforcement Learning

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)   English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Tim Miller

Subject(s): Artificial intelligence

Institution(s): University of Queensland

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 17/09/2024

Are you interested in the field of reinforcement learning? This cutting-edge area has driven numerous high-profile breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, including AlphaFold, which revolutionized protein structure prediction, and AlphaZero, which mastered complex games like chess and Go from scratch. It has been pivotal in fine-tuning large language models. To grasp the current advancements in this rapidly evolving domain, it's essential to build a solid foundation. 'Mastering Reinforcement Learning’ guides readers from the fundamental concepts to the latest techniques, seamlessly blending theory, practice, and code. This book is designed for both beginners and those with some experience in reinforcement learning who wish to elevate their skills and apply them to real-world scenarios.
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Public Interest Communication

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  35 H5P Activities    English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Jane Johnston, Robyn Gulliver

Subject(s): Communication studies, Social and political philosophy

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 06/09/2024

‘What an amazing resource for students. The mixture of accessible and informative text, case studies, interactive activities, and more make this such an engaging read.’  Professor Kelly Fielding, University of Queensland

‘This book is an excellent resource for students, practitioners, and community organisations among others, which provides a comprehensive overview and deeper insights situating public interest communication in society.’ Assistant Professor Michele Clark, Bond University

‘Students will find Johnston and Gulliver’s book an excellent introduction to the theoretical debates around the concept of the ‘public interest’, an idea which is of central importance in ethics, democratic government, the law, and the notion of a ‘free press’.’ Dr Ian Somerville, University of Leicester

‘This is a fabulous introduction to key concepts in public interest communication. It untangles the notion of ‘publics’ and shows how theories of the public interest, the public sphere, and discourse arenas, among others, intersect with communication practice.’  Dr Skye Doherty, University of Queensland

‘This book shines a spotlight on the strategic value and purpose of communication by showing its centrality to finding solutions. While addressing action as well as theory, it goes beyond the usual tactical-level discussion to focus on the context in which communication contributes to society.’ Dr Leanne Glenny, University of South Australia

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Artificial Intelligence

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  4 H5P Activities    English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): The University of Queensland Library

Subject(s): Artificial intelligence, Digital Lifestyle and online world: consumer and user guides

Institution(s): University of Queensland

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 28/08/2024

An introduction to different types of Artificial Intelligence (AI), using AI in your studies, the implications for society and research being done on AI at UQ.
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JUNTXS

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  92 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Adriana Diaz

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, Language teaching and learning, Latin-American Spanish, Spanish

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 16/08/2024

JUNTXS is an open access educational resource which can be used in conjunction with a variety of approaches to support beginning learners of Spanish. This media-rich learning resource is designed to guide learners in their Spanish language learning journey through a critical and intercultural lens and to provide regular opportunities to explore, practise and improve their ability to read, speak, and understand this language as it is used across the Spanish-speaking world.
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Write, Cite, Submit

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  3 H5P Activities    English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): The University of Queensland Library

Subject(s): Digital Lifestyle and online world: consumer and user guides, Digital and information technologies: social and ethical aspects

Institution(s): University of Queensland

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 05/08/2024

Write, Cite, Submit will help you plan assignments, look at what plagiarism is, get some guidance on referencing assignments and understand how to submit assignments.
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Psychological Research Methods Workbook

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  33 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): PSYC3010 Working Team

Subject(s): Psychology, Research methods: general

Institution(s): University of Queensland

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 30/07/2024

This book presents activities and exercises to consolidate your understanding of topics in factorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multiple regression.