The University of Melbourne
Swimming is our national pastime, but too many kids aren’t learning how
Some Australian schools are still not running a swimming program, with up to 40 per cent of children missing out on key skills
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La Trobe University
‘Wizards’ protecting wine from smoke taint
A smoke sensor developed by La Trobe University academics that has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wine production is in the process of being rolled out across the wine industry, with monitors now being used to track the impact of bushfires ravaging the Grampians.
Edith Cowan University
LGBTIQA+ students paired with LGBTI seniors in an innovative new housing project
A ground-breaking new project aims to address housing insecurity faced by LGBTIQA+ students and social isolation and financial strain often encountered by LGBTI older people.
The University of Melbourne
How our industry network is building a more sustainable tomorrow
Professor Ngo works in infrastructure research in the Faculty of Engineering and IT. He is uniting university, industry and government partners by establishing a Researcher Network for Decarbonising the Building Industry, supported by a $2 million federal government grant.
The University of Melbourne
Monitoring epileptic seizures with an implantable device
A device to monitor ultra-long-term EEG signals is undergoing a clinical trial. It was developed by Epiminder, which has raised over $44 million since June 2018.
Charles Darwin University
Keeping us current: Push for global network of autonomous surface craft
USVs can navigate extreme environmental conditions such as tropical cyclones and winter storms, which are typically under sampled because of logistics, high cost and concerns for safety.
Macquarie University
Illness invalidation harmful to patients with chronic conditions
A new study of Australians living with chronic physical health conditions has found family members and doctors who dismiss their experiences cause significant mental distress.
Charles Darwin University
Battle-ready medical drones to join Army’s ranks
A new drone delivery project led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to revolutionise healthcare in modern warfare.
Macquarie University
Siamese fighting fish need more space in pet shops: new behaviour data
Scientists have found prized Siamese fighting fish are typically being kept in conditions a quarter of the size they need to thrive, challenging decades of retail practice in the multi-million dollar ornamental fish industry worldwide.
Macquarie University
Take note: How AI promises to improve your visit to the doctor
Visits to the doctor could be improved with the use of AI to record a patient’s medical history provided concerns about accuracy, reliability and privacy are addressed.
The University of Melbourne
Improving health information accessibility through a PhD
University of Melbourne PhD candidate John Paul Cruz is researching the accessibility of Australian digital health platforms.
Edith Cowan University
Seven ECU films feature in WA's biggest celebration of local screen culture
ECU’s School of Arts and Humanities and WA Screen and Media Academy films have been selected for the 2025 WA Made Film Festival.