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Podcast: Pay attention! How your brain decides what to focus on

Dr Anthony Harris is an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award Fellow at the Queensland Brain Institute and an expert on human attention. He discusses what goes on in the brain when we are giving something our full attention, and breaks down whether or not multitasking is a myth.
New study reveals how exercise can improve learning and memory

Published on: 18 December 2020

New research has shown how physical exercise can revitalize your brain.
QBI science of learning guide essential reading for parents, teachers

Published on: 17 July 2017

QBI launches its latest magazine in The Brain series, which shares the latest insights into the science of learning and memory.
Good study habits that maximise learning

Establishing these healthy study habits can boost the brain’s ability to learn.
Learning profile: Jeremy Markey

The final year of high school brings its challenges, but for student Jeremy Markey the key to success is balance and organisation.
Learning profile: Julie-ann Lambourne

Distracted by a difficult home life, Julie-ann Lambourne never got the chance to learn much at school. . .but she certainly made up for that later.
Speaking multiple languages

A rare group of people known as polyglots are able to use multiple languages.
Learning disorders
Do smart drugs work?

Pharmaceutical ways to improve learning may be risky.
Factors affecting learning

Use your best judgment when it comes to these things and their impact on learning.

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