Macquarie University
Dreams on hold: Home ownership a long-term goal for young Australians
New research shows some young adults are delaying or even forgoing the idea of owning a home to avoid debt, pursue other goals and enjoy their lives.
New South Wales
Macquarie University
Widespread risk screening could slash dementia cases
Treating common health problems and controlling for lifestyle risks could help Australia cut rising dementia rates by as much as 45 per cent. So why aren’t we screening older people and helping them make the necessary changes?
Macquarie University
Using his voice: How Macquarie media graduate is living the dream on regional radio
While studying for his degree, Alex volunteered at local community radio stations, which not only gave him real world work experience, but led to his first paid role.
Charles Sturt University
New parasite research may solve the mystery of why pilot whales strand on beaches
A chance find in a museum in Tasmania by Charles Sturt University researchers has led to the discovery of rare parasites found in the blowhole of pilot whales which might solve the mystery of why whales beach themselves.
Southern Cross University
Mapping world's fungi from air samples: Southern Cross Uni joins global effort
A global study has found the key to mapping biodiversity has been staring us in the face the whole time: in the surrounding air.
Macquarie University
Walking to combat back pain: world-first study shows dramatic improvement
Adults with a history of low back pain lasted nearly twice as long without a recurrence if they walked regularly, a world-first study has found.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Newcastle
Partnering to solve the Pacific plastics plight
Microplastics are notoriously hard to detect but their impact is significant. How deep is the problem in the Pacific Ocean? Scientists from Australia and Samoa teamed up to find out.
University of New England
UNE first in the field of psychology with fully simulated online placements
Students of psychology at the University of New England (UNE) are the first in the nation to be completing some of their placements in a fully simulated, online environment.