Charles Darwin University
CDU set to deliver doctors for the Territory
Charles Darwin University’s goal of educating homegrown doctors is now a reality with the Federal Government granting $24.5 million to establish the CDU Menzies Medical Program.
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Flinders University
Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges
Flinders University researchers say that cohesive and collaborative action from preventive health communicators and organisations is needed to inform young people about the devastating harms of vaping.
University of Technology Sydney
How to slow the spread of deadly ‘superbugs’
Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly ‘superbugs’ and slow their evolution and spread, improving global health outcomes, a new Australian study suggests.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Funding to roll out vaccine to fight deadly koala chlamydia
University of Sunshine Coast researchers are taking the fight to save Australia’s koalas from the devastating effects of chlamydia to a vital next stage.
UNSW
Fire-retardant paint first to protect homes from extreme fire conditions
A partnership between UNSW Sydney and Flame Security International has produced BAL-40 accredited FSA FIRECOAT paint that could help prevent the spread of bushfires.
Monash University
New discovery: dual acting drug delivers blood cancer a lethal ‘one-two’ punch
A collaboration between medicinal chemists, laboratory and clinician-scientists at Monash University and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre developed a single drug that delivers a ‘one-two’ punch to several types of blood cancer in pre-clinical studies and could lead to improved treatments.
The University of Melbourne
Once just a speck of light, now revealed as the biggest known galaxy in the early universe
Astronomers are currently enjoying a fruitful period of discovery, investigating the many mysteries of the early Universe.
La Trobe University
Nexus Program transforms teacher education
The Nexus Program offers a unique employment-based pathway that is making a significant difference to teacher shortages in hard-to-staff schools in metropolitan, regional and rural geographic locations.
CQUniversity Australia
U-BEACH: A beach for everyone
The beach is Australia’s most popular recreation destination, but for 45 per cent of people with a disability it is impossible to access the beach.
Charles Sturt University
Job-ready experience at its best: farmlets help students prepare for all-weather conditions
Students using Charles Sturt's 'Empowering Generation Z' farmlets in Wagga Wagga explain how they gain hands-on experience in all-weather farming ahead of National Agriculture Day on Friday 17 November.
Curtin University
Free tax services for vulnerable communities
The tax system, whether you earn income or not, can be complex and many social service payments are linked to people meeting their tax obligations.
The University of Melbourne
Could your GP prescribe a parkrun instead of a pill?
‘Social prescribing’ is a growing area where health professionals connect patients to non-medical services and activities to benefit their wellbeing.