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Dr Raquel Peel

Dr Raquel Peel
Name Raquel Peel
Position Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Section School of Psychology and Wellbeing
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Qualifications BA Sydney , BPsych(Hons) JCU , PhD JCU
Homepage https://www.raquelpeel.com/
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Dr Raquel Peel is an internationally recognised relationship expert and an award-winning educator and researcher. Her TEDx talk on relationship sabotage was featured as one of the most popular talks in the TED series ‘How to Be a Better Human’ and TEDxShorts. Raquel has also spoken at high-profile events such as the World of Science Festival and is a prolific contributor for The Conversation. She is regularly interviewed by the media to provide expert commentary on relationship matters at national and international outlets such as The Project, ABC, Forbes, The Guardian, Psychology Today, Channel News Asia, and the Deutsche Welle German Broadcaster. Her current research program encompasses studies on interpersonal relationships, mental health, suicide, and education. At UniSQ, she served as a Senior Lecturer, teaching a diverse range of psychology and counselling subjects across all undergraduate year levels, and Honours Program Director, coordinating the 4th year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours), and the Master of Science (Research)(Psychology Research) programs. Her work as an educator has been recognised with prestigious institutional awards, including the Excellence Award for Early Career Educator granted by the University of Southern Queensland and the Inclusive Practice Teaching Award granted by James Cook University. Additionally, she is a fellow of Advanced Higher Education. Originally from Brazil, Raquel has been in Australia for almost two decades and has recently moved to Melbourne with her husband, son, and fur kids. For a complete portfolio, please visit: www.RaquelPeel.com


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Relationships, Suicide, Bullying, Stigma, Medical Education, and Research Methodology.


Member of the Australian Psychological Society


  • Institute for Resilient Regions (IRR)

CDS1001 - Human Relations and Communications
PSY1020 - Foundation Psychology B
PSY1104 - Psychological Skills A
PSY2104 - Psychological Skills C
PSY3050 - Counselling Psychology


4 Years


Psychology Honours Program Director
Outreach & Engagement Coordinator


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