RMIT University
Black Rhinos community sport program charges on
New research reveals the community basketball program aimed at supporting young African-Australians is improving community engagement and academic performance.
Victoria
RMIT University
Silicon spikes take out 96% of virus particles
An international research team led by RMIT University has designed and manufactured a virus-killing surface that could help control disease spread in hospitals, labs and other high-risk environments.
RMIT University
Trailblazing digital health collaboration to improve aged care wins national prize
Australia’s first electronic screening and risk prediction tool for deterioration in aged care residents has won a top national prize for its positive impact on health and safety.
RMIT University
Links between parental smoking and childhood obesity transcends socio-economic boundaries
A study into parental smoking and childhood obesity has challenged previous notions by revealing that the links between the two are not confined to a specific socio-economic group.
Deakin University
From classroom to boardroom: How Deakin Business School’s unofficial capstone is shaping future leaders
In the swiftly evolving landscape of business education, where the gap between academic theory and practical application increasingly calls for bridging, Deakin Business School’s Business Development Clinic (BDC) emerges as a innovative (pioneering) solution.
Monash University
International Nurses Day - Aspire to Inspire
International Nurses Day is celebrated annually around the world and enables us to celebrate the people who become nurses and their role in providing first-class healthcare to people at their most vulnerable times.
The University of Melbourne
Using more recycled materials to build our cities
University of Melbourne experts have been working with industry to find new uses for large volumes of recycled waste plastics.
The University of Melbourne
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty
New research finds that the birth of a first child reduces household income and increases the risk of disadvantage
The University of Melbourne
Enlisting nanoparticles in the fight against superbugs
As antibiotics become less and less effective, researchers are turning to new ways to defeat drug-resistant bacteria like Golden Staph.
Deakin University
Helping Geelong small businesses develop successful business plans
Over 220 Geelong small businesspeople recently enjoyed a growth event, keynoted by Deakin Business School (DBS) Professor of Practice Pete Williams, taking away actionable insights to boost their profits.
The University of Melbourne
Supporting large-scale transition to sustainable energy
Meridian Energy Australia and the University of Melbourne have developed a reliable, real-time wind forecasting system that will help enable the transition to renewable energy.
RMIT University
3D printed titanium structure shows supernatural strength
A 3D printed ‘metamaterial’ boasting levels of strength for weight not normally seen in nature or manufacturing could change how we make everything from medical implants to aircraft or rocket parts.