Creative activation and renewal for urban Mechanics’ Institutes

15 April 2021

Many people will have seen one of the quaint old buildings bearing the name Mechanics’ Institute while out on a country drive or perhaps visited one for an event.

Why we still need to be COVID cautious

12 April 2021

We have low rates of COVID-19 and will soon receive a highly effective vaccine. Can we just forget 2020 ever happened and get back to living life without worrying about social distancing?

Another chance to live the Phantom dream

30 March 2021

Josh Piterman had the lead role in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera when the COVID pandemic put an end to the show. A year on, he’s reprising the role much closer to home.

A patient’s wishes — and life-or-death treatment decisions

24 March 2021

A study at a busy Melbourne hospital has revealed that many people who present to the emergency department do not have an Advance Care Directive (ACD).

AstraZeneca vaccine – should we pause the rollout?

18 March 2021

Several European countries have paused administering AstraZeneca's vaccine. Professor Stuart Berzins explains why many scientists and medical bodies continue to support it in Australia.

How a short film could aid farmers in the long run

15 March 2021

Researchers hope a new short film will help encourage farmers and agricultural groups to share more information to help the industry make better decisions about farm management.

From mining to medical – how Gekko responded to the COVID emergency

7 March 2021

After developing ventilators in response to the fast-moving COVID-19 emergency, Gekko Systems still had a mountain of work to complete before the life-saving devices could be deployed in hospitals.

Using maths to combat malware

3 March 2021

A researcher is using complex mathematics to help in the battle against cybercrime, developing algorithms that can detect malware in computer systems and networks.

Protecting our endangered plants

25 February 2021

Researchers are working to protect a plant community that is only found in a small number of salt lakes and has come under threat from grazing and climate change.

The hidden dangers lurking in groundwater

18 February 2021

A Federation University researcher is playing a key role in a project to determine whether groundwater in a pocket of south-eastern Kenya is safe to drink and use in agriculture.

Adaptability the key to Nicole’s success

4 February 2021

Adaptability became a buzz word for a whole range of reasons in 2020 but for Nicole Frain and her quest to enhance her reputation on the female pro cycling circuit, it is a word with a deeper meaning.

Road racing tactics – it’s not always the fittest who win

3 February 2021

Researchers will begin a multi-year study at this year’s Federation University Road National Championships, to look at the technical components and strategic decisions used at road racing events.

Tylah’s ride down the road less travelled

27 January 2021

Tylah Meunier is using the 2021 Federation University AusCycling National Championships as a first step into racing at national level away from the confines of a velodrome.

Fellowship allows researcher to advance cardiovascular study in UK

22 January 2021

A Federation University Australia cardiovascular genomics researcher has been awarded a Victoria Fellowship to progress her research at the University of Manchester.

How cancer research could help in the battle against COVID-19

13 January 2021

Professor of Immunology, Stuart Berzins, details the latest developments in the search for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments in this Q&A.

The role of Aboriginal knowledge in the defence of Australia during WWII

22 December 2020

A Federation University researcher is leading a project to identify the key individuals and their attempts to alert the Australian Army about the advantages of using Aboriginal Knowledge in WWII.

Engaging communities with sport during times of crisis

15 December 2020

The Federation University Road National Championships are the focus of a study which aims to better understand how hosting events can help regional communities recover post-COVID-19.

Major national exhibition redresses gender imbalance

9 December 2020

A poster and a photograph produced by two Federation University Australia artists have been included in a National Gallery of Australia exhibition that is celebrating the work of women artists.

Unlocking the potential of farm data

7 December 2020

Federation University Australia researchers will play a leading role in a project that will support major changes to the way agricultural research is conducted across Australia.

The AFL season is over … let the financials begin!

26 November 2020

Football is big business and after a season like no other, the AFL is back in the spotlight with its upcoming AGM and annual report.

We’re all in this together: An age perspective on whether to retain or retire during a recession

25 November 2020

Turbulent economic times mean difficult people decisions as managers across the world consider the sustainability of present staffing levels while also thinking ahead to when economies recover.

Researchers compare psychosocial effects of COVID-19 during and after lockdowns

25 November 2020

A long-running study into the social and mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is comparing the effects of the lockdowns on people in Australia and England.

New insights into the Gippsland experience of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic

24 November 2020

A study details the community-based experience of the worst pandemic of the 20th century, revealing the networks of support, and the community and voluntary efforts, which underpinned the response.

Data Democracy film to screen in Silicon Valley

24 November 2020

A short film that explores the concepts of a data democracy will screen at an international film festival held in the region that is home to many of the world’s tech heavyweights.

Taking a hybrid approach to learning

17 November 2020

A hybrid learning model was the key to completing semester two classes when staff and students were given the all-clear to return to their Brisbane campus in August.