How an academic journey has been shaped by personal experience
It was a simple and kind gesture from a prison TAFE teacher that set Dr Jennifer Nicholls on her academic journey and an at-times uncomfortable dive back into a subject that she experienced first-hand.
Shedding light on teacher attrition and retention in Australia
20 August 2024
VIDEO Professor Robyn Brandenburg is leading an Australian-first study exploring why teachers are leaving the profession and looking at what they do after leaving.
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Federation researcher awarded ARC Future Fellowship
5 August 2024
A Federation University researcher has been awarded a prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship for a project that aims to increase energy resilience and efficiency in next-generation community microgrids.
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Researchers tackle challenges of harsh arid zone conditions
16 August 2024
Federation researchers are trialling an innovative tool they hope will give young plants a chance to thrive in an area where it has been almost impossible for them to survive.
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Exploring the challenges and opportunities for livestock industry
30 July 2024
A study looking at innovations in meat-based food systems is exploring how traditional farming can survive and thrive with the growing popularity of plant-based meat alternatives.
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Exploring migration attraction opportunities and challenges for Gippsland
23 July 2024
Federation researchers have partnered with Gippsland Regional Partnership on a program that aims to attract more migrant workers to help address the region's chronic workforce skills gaps.
Collaborating with community to drive innovation and economic growth
22 July 2024
VIDEO The Ararat Jobs and Technology Precinct is driving collaborative efforts between Federation University, Ararat Rural City, local industry, and the community to generate impactful change in the region.
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Too many Year 9 students are missing school. What can parents and teachers do to keep them engaged?
18 July 2024
Year 9 often represents a difficult time for teachers and students. It has been described as a 'lost year' where a student leaves junior school and moves toward senior school.
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Improving the safety of advanced AI systems
25 June 2024
Federation researchers have won funding from a UK-based charitable initiative to support their work in improving the safety of artificial intelligence systems.