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Murdoch University launches Australian higher ed's first dual-pathway First Nations training framework

In a first for the Australian university sector - Murdoch University has launched a dual-pathway training framework centring First Nations Cultural Leadership alongside non-Indigenous cultural capability.

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Central nervous system a key player in diabetes pain

Changes within the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, can be a key reason for pain in people with diabetes, and future treatments could focus on restoring the brain’s pain blocking systems, according to new research.

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Can hyper-real virtual worlds make us feel better?

Virtual reality tools have untapped potential to elicit positive emotions for use in education, healthcare, architecture and psychological therapy, according to new research.

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Could microalgae be the future for sustainable architecture in WA?

Microalgae‑based architecture is gaining attention globally as a sustainable design solution, and the concept could soon become a reality in Western Australia.

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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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New forensic tool provides intelligence to link serial killer victims by analysing facial similarities

Extreme heat is forcing Western Australia’s critically endangered western ringtail possum (Ngwayir) to cut back on vital activity and feeding, new research shows.

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Western ringtail possums are feeling the heat

Extreme heat is forcing Western Australia’s critically endangered western ringtail possum (Ngwayir) to cut back on vital activity and feeding, new research shows.

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Marine scientist combines disability support with ocean conservation

A marine scientist from Murdoch University is using his unique expertise to ensure people with disabilities have access to the ocean and its wellbeing benefits.

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Researcher finds method of detecting algal bloom toxins in seafood crustacean

Toxic algal blooms are of increasing concern in Australia.

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Keeping Noongar language alive: a family legacy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are the original voices of this land, carrying thousands of years of culture, identity and knowledge. Today, many of these languages are endangered, driving urgent efforts to revitalise them.

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So committed to sustainability, we let our students do the audit

Over the course of two days, a team of student auditors reviewed and ranked documentation, and conducted interviews with key people within the University’s ecosystem, including Vice Chancellor Professor Andrew Deeks.

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Coercive control still under the radar according to new research from Murdoch University

New research led by Murdoch University has shown that 42% of Australians still have low awareness of coercive control.