Staff research solves real world problems

ProfessorPeter Terry and Professor Gerry Fogarty (absent) had the contribution they have made to their respective areas of research recognised at the recent graduations.

USQ staff were recognised for solving real world problems through research at the annual Excellence in Research Awards.

Deputy Dean of Sciences, Professor Gerry Fogarty, and Head of Psychology, Professor Peter Terry, received their awards during a graduation ceremony at the Toowoomba campus.

Both academics have published a huge collection of journal articles and conference papers and have supervised many doctoral students through successful completion of their PhD.

Professor Fogarty's research has also directly benefited students and professional bodies.

His team have been exploring the organisational climate of psychological variables such as stress and morale and the outcome of variables such as turnover and absenteeism in the workplace.

Through this work Professor Fogarty has helped many clients including a number of District Health Services and government departments.

Professor Fogarty is currently the Principal Investigator in an Australian Research Council Grant that focuses on theoretical issues concerning decision making in time-pressured and complex work environments.

Overall his research looks at applying psychological theory to real world problems.

Professor Peter Terry is internationally renowned for his contribution to sport and sports psychology.

He is best known for his research into the areas of mood and emotions in sport and has published more papers in international journals on this subject than almost any other researcher worldwide.

He has also conducted research in sport leadership, mental training, psychophysical effects of music, aggression in sport, group dynamics and psychometrics.

USQ Deputy Vice Chancellor (Scholarship), Professor Graham Baker, said both staff members are exceptional researchers in their fields, who provide leading edge research that finds solutions to significant real world and community problems.

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