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University of Canberra’s NAIDOC Week Features Fun Run and Insightful Panel Discussion
The University of Canberra hosted a number of events on campus to celebrate NAIDOC Week which is held in the first week of July each year to recognise and learn about First Nations culture and history, and celebrate the achievements of…
University of Newcastle’s New Network Set to Drive Digital Health Research and Education…
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has launched the Australian Council of Senior Academic Leaders in Digital Health, which will harness the combined academic power of leaders from across the 34 founding member…
University of Newcastle’s Groundbreaking Research Explores Seawater for Food Crop Growth
With salt estimated to affect up to 30 per cent of arable land worldwide – jeopardising the survival of crops – the salinity crisis is a costly burden on agricultural productivity.
Led by the University of Newcastle’s Dr Vanessa Melino,…
University of Newcastle’s New Partnership Aims to Bolster Trans-Tasman Collaboration
Following a successful two-day visit by senior delegates from the University of Newcastle, the two institutions committed to implementing a strategic framework that encourages greater collaboration between academic, professional, student…
Curtin Singapore Appoints New Pro Vice-Chancellor and President
Curtin University has appointed Professor Alex Stojcevski as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of Curtin Singapore, commencing 2 August 2024.
Professor Stojcevski is a seasoned leader with experience across Australia, Asia and…
Curtin University’s Sustainability Challenge Presents Innovative Solutions for a Brighter…
From urban greening to reducing food waste, Curtin University students have joined forces with industry to develop creative solutions to real-world problems in the Sustainability Challenge 2024.
Now in its third year, the Challenge…
Curtin University’s New Project Targets Cane Toad Invasion in Pilbara with Creative Solutions
A ‘toad-break’ area devoid of water needed by cane toads to survive will be used to prevent the invasive species from infiltrating the Pilbara region and protect its 27 million hectares of sensitive habitat, significant Aboriginal cultural…
Curtin University Research Reveals Surge in Perth Hospital Cases Linked to Bushfire Smoke
New research published today shows a strong link between smoke from bushfires and an increase in Perth hospital admissions for heart and lung problems, highlighting the health dangers posed by fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
The study…
University of Wollongong Recognized with Two Prestigious KONEKSI Research Grants
Professor Son Lam Phung from the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) has been awarded two major research grants from the KONEKSI Research Collaborative Grant – Digital Transformation. These grants, totalling $687,720 will fund…
University of Wollongong Hosts ‘Three Minutes to Make an Impact’ Event for PhD…
How does one distil years of research and tens of thousands of words into three minutes? With a lot of creativity and a dash of fun.
This week (Wednesday 10 July), the eight finalists in the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) …