Edith Cowan University
ECU celebrates the Leschenault Estuary
ECU's School of Science and Future Student Engagements supported the Love the Lesch Community Festival with a stall offering interactive activities and information for the public.
Metropolitan
Charles Sturt University
Unlocking the potential of dsRNA biopesticides: a call for global regulatory harmony
Research highlights the potential of dsRNA-based biopesticides for sustainable agriculture.
Macquarie University
Hope for frozen shoulder treatment: new trial
A new clinical trial is testing whether a molecular therapy already in use to treat eye disease could help patients with frozen shoulder, a debilitating condition that mostly affects active women aged 40 to 60.
Edith Cowan University
ECU speech pathology students step up to support early intervention at The Y WA
In a powerful example of university-community collaboration, Edith Cowan University (ECU) speech pathology students are helping to fast-track access to vital early intervention services for Western Australian children.
Edith Cowan University
Emerging ECU researchers recognised for groundbreaking health solutions
Seven ECU researchers from NHIRI and CPH have been named recipients of the prestigious WA Near-Miss Awards (WANMA), securing crucial support to further their innovative projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.
La Trobe University
Study challenges ‘monogamy-superiority' myth
Monogamous and non-monogamous people report similar levels of satisfaction in both their relationships and sex lives, according to a comprehensive new meta-analysis led by La Trobe University.
Macquarie University
Climate and health litigation mounting in Australia as exposure to extreme heat grows
Australia’s exposure to extreme heat continues to grow while the country has emerged as a global hotspot for climate change litigation, according to the latest MJA–Lancet Countdown report published this week.
Macquarie University
Please explain: Do women sleep differently to men?
Falling asleep might look simple, but in fact it’s an elaborate interplay of hormones, circadian rhythms and light cues. Now, as sleep researcher Dr Aurore Perrault explains, studies are showing another big influence on the quality of your slumber is whether you’re a man or a woman.
La Trobe University
La Trobe takes action on nation's numeracy crisis
A new initiative by La Trobe University aims to tackle Australia’s mathematics crisis, training teachers how to break down concepts into clear, logical steps to replace the commonly used methods that have left many students struggling with basic numeracy.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Study calls for a radical re-think of 4WD beach use to protect coastal ecosystems
Four-wheel drives (4WDs) are causing “unequivocal” serious and wide-spread damage to coastal dune ecosystems, according to a global study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
La Trobe University
Killer T cells could protect against ‘bird flu’
Scientists at La Trobe University have identified a possible defence for humans against the influenza virus H5N1 – commonly known as ’bird flu’ – which could open avenues of research for new vaccine development.
Edith Cowan University
ECU and Fraunhofer IKTS to launch WA's first research and innovation lab
ECU's School of Engineering will host WA's first research and innovation lab with Fraunhofer IKTS, creating opportunities for students and industry growth.