Murdoch University
First successful lab colony of polyphagous shot hole borer in WA
A major breakthrough has been achieved in the fight against the invasive polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB), Euwallacea fornicatus in Western Australia.
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Edith Cowan University
Joint IKTS and ECU "Ideas to Industry Lab" opened in Australia
Edith Cowan University and Fraunhofer IKTS have officially opened the Ideas to Industry Lab.
Edith Cowan University
ECU's focused action on gender equality delivers top 10 ranking for gender pay gap
Edith Cowan University is leading Western Australia's universities with the lowest gender pay gap.
Curtin University
New geoscience hub to play critical role in cleaner minerals future
A new Curtin University institute will connect government and industry with leading geoscience expertise to help transform WA’s economic future in critical minerals with more sustainable mineral exploration.
Charles Darwin University
3D metal printing project to propel production of critical naval system
Nickel aluminium bronze (NAB) is a critical metal for naval propulsion systems, but making parts with this material is slow and difficult to produce – particularly in Australia.
Edith Cowan University
Are public sector workers motivated to do the job?
How motivated is your friendly neighbourhood public servant? Findings from a new study conducted across Australia and New Zealand has discovered that the answer is in their work environment.
Charles Darwin University
Chatty batty: Research explores dialect formation in ghost bats
Accents are usually thought of as a human trait, indicating where a person has grown up or the communities they belong – and new research shows the same dialects can also occur in Australia’s largest carnivorous bat.
Edith Cowan University
ECU research finds single school mental health checks may miss students in need
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests schools relying on one-off wellbeing surveys may be overlooking students who need mental health support.
La Trobe University
Spleen identified as new target in stroke recovery
Scientists have uncovered an important new link between the brain and immune system after stroke, which could lead to potential new treatments to improve recovery and reduce long-term disability.
Charles Darwin University
CDU students join disaster relief efforts following flooding
Charles Darwin University (CDU) students will play a critical role in supporting flood- and cyclone-affected communities in the Top End thanks to a new partnership between the University and the NT Government Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Charles Darwin University
Reasons for illegal fishing “more nuanced” than previously thought, international research shows
A resurgence of illegal fishing in northern Australian waters is cause for environmental, biosecurity and social concern, and new research suggests the causes of this activity are increasingly complex.
University of Wollongong
New project develops smart surfboard fins to help reduce shark attack risk
UOW's Surf Flex Lab will contribute to the design, manufacturing and real-life testing of new shark deterrent technology for surfers