The University of Western Australia
Why comparisons between AI and human intelligence miss the point
Claims that artificial intelligence (AI) is on the verge of surpassing human intelligence have become commonplace.
Neha Attre
The University of Western Australia
Aboriginal mental health workers central to patient care
A new study has revealed Aboriginal people in the psychiatric care system do not receive culturally safe care, which is contributing to persistent health disparities.
The University of Western Australia
How we created new Noongar song and dance for kworlak – the bull sharks of Perth
The beach and foreshore near where Perth’s Swan River meets the sea was recently closed to swimming after a number of bull sharks were seen circling close to the surface.
The University of Western Australia
Domesticated dingo buried by Barkindji people 1,000 years ago
The skeleton of a millennium-old dingo that was tamed by Barkindji ancestors has been uncovered in a midden on the Baaka (Darling River) in New South Wales.
Griffith University
Unspoken childhood experiences a key factor in male suicide
A study undertaken by Griffith University researchers explored the intersections of men, suicide and child sexual abuse, revealing the lifelong impacts of adverse childhood experiences on adult survivors’ mental health and suicide risk.
Griffith University
Higher steroid use linked to poorer mental health
Riskier anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use has been linked to poorer mental health symptoms, new Griffith University research has found.
The University of Western Australia
How water and clay shape archaeological record at Murujuga
New research has shown that water movement in clay-rich soils can lift stone artefacts toward the surface – exerting a natural influence on how archaeological materials are distributed across the surface of some landscapes.
Griffith University
Calls to improve drowning prevention efforts for portable pools
A new Griffith University research, conducted in partnership with UNSW Sydney, has discovered many parents and caregivers are unaware of safety requirements when it comes to portable pools.
The University of Western Australia
World-first project to help save endangered Carnaby's Cockatoos
More than 200,000 trees will be planted along a 10km stretch of land south of Mandurah as part of an ambitious plan to save Western Australia’s iconic Carnaby’s Cockatoo from extinction.
Charles Darwin University
CDU awards Timor-Leste President with Honorary Doctorate
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has awarded the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Laureate, José Ramos-Horta, a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa).
Edith Cowan University
Research insights to empower more Indigenous students to pursue Higher Ed
A new ECU study has explored the decision-making process of Indigenous Australian students in pursuing higher education. With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation a national priority, the research aims to enable universities to attract and retain more Aboriginal students.
The University of Western Australia
Landmark partnership to restore country and build career pathways
A landmark partnership between Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and The University of Western Australia will blend Noongar ecological knowledge with world-class science to restore 924 hectares of degraded farmland at Keralup, near Mandurah.