Curtin takes cutting-edge science inside WA prisons

A “super microscope” capable of magnifying the tiniest of objects and usually only found in research labs has been taken inside an Australian prison for the first time, giving people in custody rare access to cutting-edge science.  

Cell-inspired sensor paves way to real-time health

A team led by La Trobe University has drawn inspiration from nature to develop a breakthrough sensor that can rapidly track tiny molecular changes in blood, paving the way to real-time, personalised medicine.

Closing the Gap in maternal and child health: Rural Birthing on Country model shows positive results

A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country service has revealed First Nations women had significantly more normal vaginal births and had greater engagement with culturally safe wellbeing programs.  

Uncover video: They're back! Green and golden bell frogs return to the ACT

Native green and golden bell frogs haven’t been seen in the ACT since the 1980s, victims of the deadly chytrid fungus that has driven many amphibians to extinction globally – but now they’ve returned, thanks to a wonderful project led by the UC and funded by the ARC.

Digital inclusion project puts First Nations voices at the centre

Five years of collaboration with remote First Nations communities has helped locals secure better digital services and greater control over how they connect.

Can hyper-real virtual worlds make us feel better?

Virtual reality tools have untapped potential to elicit positive emotions for use in education, healthcare, architecture and psychological therapy, according to new research.

Using ‘art as evidence’: Climate change research on display at CDU

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) research project exploring the impacts of climate change is using “art as evidence”, alongside traditional data, to convey the lived experience of First Nations communities in relation to this global crisis.

$1.2m partnership for robots to fix roads

An AI-powered robotic system will soon detect and repair cracked roads thanks to a $1.2 million partnership between Charles Darwin University (CDU), Civiltech Solutions, and the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC).  

Nursing education's critical role in shaping disability care

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted the need for dedicated disability education in undergraduate nursing programs to better prepare future nurses.

Community music education a key youth wellbeing strategy

A new Edith Cowan University study has investigated the positive impact of community music education programs in regional Australia – providing non-medical, cost-effective, and community-based opportunities to reach out to young people who are struggling.

Postcode lottery: Do Australian children have equal access to school nurses?

A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has highlighted the need for a national approach to school nursing, with research suggesting Australian students receive varying levels of support depending on their school and location.

Could microalgae be the future for sustainable architecture in WA?

Microalgae‑based architecture is gaining attention globally as a sustainable design solution, and the concept could soon become a reality in Western Australia.