Tropical cyclone-induced flooding and the implications for Australian insurers

13 November 2024

A Federation University climate scientist has joined an international project to assess the impact of tropical cyclones and their associated rainfall for Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

From conflict to classroom: The struggle for women’s education in Afghanistan

30 October 2024

By understanding the challenges faced by Afghan women, we can work towards creating supportive environments that foster educational access and contribute to a more equitable society.

Empowering rural communities facing climate disasters

30 October 2024

A research team is aiming to psychologically prepare people in rural communities for the growing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events and disasters driven by climate change.

Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict

11 October 2024

We need to plan for tropical cyclone impacts differently. This includes preparing for potentially fewer cyclones overall, but with those that do occur being more likely to cause more damage.

Researchers tackle affordable housing barriers in regional communities

2 September 2024

An Australian-first study will identify the barriers to affordable and sustainable housing in regional areas and develop a model that could attract more cost-effective developments.

How an academic journey has been shaped by personal experience

21 August 2024

It was a simple 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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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.

Federation researcher awarded ARC Future Fellowship

5 August 2024

A Federation University researcher has been awarded a prestigious ARC Future Fellowship for a project that aims to increase energy resilience and efficiency in next-generation community microgrids.

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.

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.

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.

Centre to promote innovation and entrepreneurship

21 June 2024

VIDEO  A recent Fed Forum event at the Morwell Innovation Centre has highlighted the benefits of investing in innovation for Gippsland’s economy.

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Paris 2024: Economic boon or financial burden?

19 June 2024

With seemingly little fanfare and few lead-up controversies, the 33rd Summer Olympiad Games are set to commence next month. What will the Olympics bring to the host city?

New tool highlights our valuable urban wetlands

12 June 2024

The new mapping tool Valuing Urban Wetlands allows users to explore the world of urban wetlands and raises awareness of their biodiversity value.

Empowering research with data catalogue for grains industry

11 June 2024

A national data catalogue will give researchers access to years' worth of information and accelerate the release of new technology and knowledge in the grains industry.

Testing for avian flu on the frozen continent

6 June 2024

VIDEO  Dr Meagan Dewar’s work in wildlife disease surveillance has taken her to Antarctica where she has led an international team of researchers searching for the deadly and fast spreading avian flu.

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Pilot project to evaluate climate-ready vegetation

5 June 2024

A Federation researcher is leading an innovative program where 'climate future' vegetation plots will be used to evaluate how specially selected native plants respond to climate changes.

H5N1 outbreak: Monitoring the risk to human health

3 June 2024

The current outbreak of H5N1 avian flu has been raging throughout the world since 2020. It seems highly likely that this variant will eventually reach Australia, writes Professor Stuart Berzins.

Program to boost Australia-India economic ties through new energy systems

3 June 2024

Federation researchers will use their expertise in planning for the transition to new energy systems in a program that aims to help boost Australia’s economic ties with India.

Research aims to shed light on challenges faced by rural women

30 May 2024

Federation researchers are working with a Gippsland-based production company to capture the voices and experiences of 1,000 women based in rural Australia for a new documentary.

AI tech to enable real-time koala detection in forestry operations

29 May 2024

Researchers are developing AI-driven technology that will allow a robot to identify koalas in gum tree plantations, alerting forestry groups to their location before any trees are harvested.

How harnessing waste heat could drive on-site hydrogen generation

22 May 2024

Federation researchers are working on a system to generate and store hydrogen on-site by harnessing wasted heat from production processes, addressing key barriers in industry adopting the fuel.