Kickstarting a lifelong love of running

19 March 2024

Starting a running program for the first time can be challenging, especially for newbies. But the good thing is that we can learn from the mistakes of others who have gone through the same journey.

Championing Indigenous expertise and inclusion at ASEAN summit

18 March 2024

For Professor Emma Lee, this year's ASEAN-summit was a significant and historic moment for Indigenous inclusion—recognition that thousands of years of knowledge was being heard and respected.

Research reveals why teachers are leaving 'the best profession in the world'. Here’s what could bring them back

13 March 2024

More than 80 per cent of teachers who have left the profession have retained their teaching registration, giving hope that they may not be permanently lost to education, a new study shows.

Managing diabetes during Ramadan

8 March 2024

Scientific evidence suggests there are benefits of Ramadan to improving physical and mental health by regulating eating and drinking but people with health conditions also need to be cautious.

The AI revolution — balancing power and regulation

21 February 2024

VIDEO  Prof Peter Vamplew is an AI researcher whose work focuses on the technical side of how these powerful and transformative technologies can be made safer and aligned to human needs and ethical values.

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Tackling employment shortages in small communities

20 February 2024

The challenges residents of smaller western Victorian communities face in accessing education and training are the focus of a collaboration that aims to get people into jobs with employment shortages.

Initiating Intimacy: Why your beau might confess his love this Valentine’s Day

14 February 2024

Via humble beginnings, Valentine’s Day has become a multi-billion dollar industry, where couples spend big on their significant others. But why does the day of love capture us so?

At last – a transformational agenda for skills and vocational education

8 February 2024

The National Skills Agreement champions ties between TAFE and higher education. We are finally seeing a framework to turbocharge our skills and training capability,” writes Professor Duncan Bentley.

Vacuuming, moving house, unpacking are boring in real life – so why is doing them in a video game so fun?

5 February 2024

In a video game, domestic tasks can be exciting and relaxing, positioning the completion of mundane tasks as entertainment and art, writes Dr Lesley Speed.

Buying a renovated home? You could be up for an extra 10% GST, but it’s a grey area. Here’s a way to end the uncertainty

2 February 2024

When a home that has been 'substantially renovated' is sold, the buyer may have to pay GST. But what qualifies as a 'substantial renovation' is uncertain, writes Dr Christine Peacock.

The remarkable wildlife of Victoria’s South-West

31 January 2024

A new book explores the remarkable and diverse wildlife of Victoria’s South-West, spanning from Melbourne through to the South Australian border.

Exploring hydrogen technology to power next-gen farming

23 January 2024

As the transition to renewable energy gathers pace, researchers are looking at ways to incorporate hydrogen fuel cells into the powertrains of farming equipment that has long been fuelled by diesel.

Is a light touch regulation of AI in Australia feasible?

23 January 2024

As AI becomes more integrated into our lives, the question now is how to regulate it and protect citizens due to a low public trust in AI, writes Professor Duncan Bentley.

My life as a ‘Jillposter’: the radical feminist poster group that pasted prints around Melbourne in the ‘80s

19 January 2024

Jillposters was a self-funded radical feminist poster group active in Melbourne during the 1980s. The group lasted just five years, but produced an amazing range of posters and postcards.

Year 9 is often seen as the ‘lost year’. Here’s what schools are trying to keep kids engaged

16 January 2024

Each year in Victoria, thousands of students disengage from school between the start of Year 9 and the end of Year 12. Research is looking at what can be done to change that.

Science, research and the boom in craft beers

21 December 2023

VIDEO  Amid a surge of new beer options on the market, researchers are examining how people perceive the taste of these products, particularly low-alcohol, alcohol-free, low-calorie, and gluten-free beers.

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10 tips to kickstart a lifelong love of cycling

18 December 2023

Sticking to a cycling routine for the first time can be challenging. We all make mistakes as newbies but we can all learn from the mistakes others have made before us, writes Dr Ryan Worn.

Immune cell breakthrough could lead to new treatments

18 December 2023

A team from Federation and the MCRI has received almost $1 million to explore how an essential type of immune cell develops in humans, potentially leading to new immune-based therapies.

Shaping the next wave of research

11 December 2023

A Federation University researcher has been appointed to the Australian Research Council's College of Experts – a panel of internationally renowned researchers who contribute to research excellence.

Extending the life of critical infrastructure assets

5 December 2023

Federation is hosting an international conference to help engineers to improve the performance and productivity of key industrial and infrastructure assets.

Skin cell breakthrough could lead to new treatments

5 December 2023

Researchers have discovered how different populations of immune cells enter and reside long-term in the skin, a discovery that could lead to therapies targeting harmful cells that can cause diseases.

Crunching the numbers on cyclone trends and global warming

22 November 2023

Two papers published in the prestigious Nature Climate Change have argued that using different datasets and analysis techniques may lead to conflicting results on tropical cyclone trends.

New energy expertise goes global with international partnership

20 November 2023

Federation researchers will help a resource-rich state diversify its electricity generation and ensure a more secure energy grid.

Tracking koalas to learn more about their habitat and health

17 November 2023

VIDEO  Researchers and students are tracking Ballarat's koalas to understand how they use the landscape, discover more about their abundance, and use genetic testing to learn about their health.

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How closed mines can deliver environmental, social, cultural and economic value

16 November 2023

VIDEO  Professor Thomas Baumgartl explains why mine closure research is essential for establishing safe and sustainable environments and finding solutions for regions affected by mining.