Murdoch University
Western ringtail possums are feeling the heat
Extreme heat is forcing Western Australia’s critically endangered western ringtail possum (Ngwayir) to cut back on vital activity and feeding, new research shows.
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The University of Western Australia
UWA key to critical minerals sector
The University of Western Australia is a key research partner in a new research centre bolstering Australia’s critical minerals refining sector.
University of Wollongong
A dream, decades in the making: Lily Caguimbaga’s journey to become a registered nurse
After years of sacrifice working overseas to support her family, nursing student Lily Caguimbaga has become the first international student at UOW Bega Valley to complete a Bachelor of Nursing while working full-time. The milestone was made possible through a South Coast partnership.
Edith Cowan University
Shorter may be sweeter: ECU study finds 15-second health ads can curb junk food cravings
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found advertisements that encourage healthy choices can reduce cravings and intentions to consume unhealthy foods, and in some cases a 15-second message may be more effective than traditional 30-second commercials.
Charles Darwin University
Nanoplastics hindering cognitive abilities of fish, international research shows
Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species’ ability to survive, according to a new international study.
Charles Darwin University
Celebrating the NT’s only 2025 Australian Awards for University Teaching recipient
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) lecturer who has had a hand in delivering more than 3000 free tax consultations and integrating client-accountant-auditor simulations for students has joined the ranks of the nation’s top tertiary educators.
Murdoch University
Marine scientist combines disability support with ocean conservation
A marine scientist from Murdoch University is using his unique expertise to ensure people with disabilities have access to the ocean and its wellbeing benefits.
Murdoch University
Researcher finds method of detecting algal bloom toxins in seafood crustacean
Toxic algal blooms are of increasing concern in Australia.
Murdoch University
Keeping Noongar language alive: a family legacy
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are the original voices of this land, carrying thousands of years of culture, identity and knowledge. Today, many of these languages are endangered, driving urgent efforts to revitalise them.
University of Wollongong
Weeding out trouble
How people power can protect Australia’s delicate ecosystems
Griffith University
AI-driven study reveals how land use acts as a “silent amplifier” of extreme heat
A new study using Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) has revealed land-use change – particularly deforestation and unplanned agricultural expansion – is dramatically intensifying heatwaves across Africa, with findings that carry direct implications for Australia’s warm climate.
Edith Cowan University
ECU research to support sheep industry transition with Federal grant
A team of researchers from the School of Business and Law have been awarded a grant to support diversifying markets for the Australian sheep industry.