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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.