The University of Newcastle
New research plants the seed to grow food crops with sea water
Budding new plant biology research is paving the potential to produce food crops that not only survive but thrive in salty conditions.
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Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt launches $30 million biosecurity hub to safeguard Australian food, farms and our future
Australia’s defence against crippling biosecurity threats was strengthened with the launch of the Charles Sturt University Biosecurity Hub (the Hub) on Tuesday.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Mechanic shifts gear to space robotics career
From tyre fitting at the family business to studying mechatronics at university to building lunar simulation robots at CSIRO, Michael Tedge’s new career is taking him to the moon and back.
Edith Cowan University
ECU breaking new ground in precious metal extraction
Researchers from Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Mineral Recovery Research Centre have successfully demonstrated the direct extraction of rubidium from ore samples supplied by ASX-listed Everest Metals Corporation.
Edith Cowan University
More evidence on the dangerous attitudes of men who ogle
An ECU study has provided further evidence that men who frequently stare at women’s bodies, rather than their faces, are more likely to harbour harmful attitudes and show tendencies that may lead to sexual assault.
Southern Cross University
Bioreactor reduces pesticide run-off from horticulture greenhouses
Pesticides seeping out of intensive horticulture into waterways have long-concerned NSW north coast communities. Now a new Southern Cross University study provides evidence that bioreactors can significantly limit this toxic run-off.
Macquarie University
Hospital noise as loud as a lawn mower: sleep data sparks aircraft-inspired solution
A Macquarie University researcher has helped develop a program that reduces sleep disturbance during hospital stays, with research showing a few simple steps can help patients receive the restorative rest essential to healing.
Charles Darwin University
Culling crocs not the answer to stopping attacks: Paper
The research led by CDU assessed how well crocodile and human density correlates with the frequency of saltwater crocodile attacks on humans in the Northern Territory over the past 50 years.
Charles Darwin University
MOU to strengthen connection with Indonesia
The partnership was signed during a week-long trip to Indonesia by CDU representatives, who were reconnecting with institutions that will support CDU’s vision of becoming the most connected university.
Charles Darwin University
Patterns of identity attacks in extremist language uncover their violent intentions
The results reveal the authors often draw on (personal, relational, interactional, and master) identity aspects, emotion, and social values such as culture and religion, justice, morality and aggression to gain support and justify violence.
Charles Darwin University
Should you study a short course with Harvard or Stanford? New book says to think twice
The book explores the transition of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from providing free and inclusive education to becoming for-profit enterprises, focusing on platforms Coursera, edX, Udacity, and Udemy.
Australian Catholic University
Seizing his second chance
Despite the many hurdles he has faced, Mathoc has held onto his degree aspiration because “there is no limit to education”, a lesson he wants to pass on to his children.