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.

Planning essential for good research — the stats back it up

12 November 2020

Research enabling is the quiet cog in the research process and a statistician can help researchers get the most from their project while allowing them to avoid ‘black holes’.

The science of compassion and empathy

5 November 2020

Researching the scientific understanding of empathy and compassion has never been more important amid the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and a volatile political landscape.

Comfort from the past: not all is unprecedented

28 October 2020

The challenges experienced by Ballarat Technical Art School students during the first half of the 20th century are not dissimilar to the challenges many are having today.

Researchers find high blood pressure does not increase COVID risks

27 October 2020

A Federation University Australia study has helped allay fears that high blood pressure and taking medication for the condition increases the chance of coronavirus infection and complications.

Rapid testing the key to opening up our borders

22 October 2020

Fast and accurate biochemical testing for COVID-19 could pave the way for international borders reopening, with world-leading technology under development at Australia’s National Phenome Centre.

How a warming climate is increasing bushfire risks

21 October 2020

A warming climate is creating severe weather conditions that have sparked a rising number of bushfires, with modelling from climate researchers warning that these events will continue to increase.

Smoking and alcohol consumption increases amid COVID-related distress

20 October 2020

Ongoing restrictions, social isolation, economic impact and feelings of uncertainty are impacting on the psychological wellbeing of many Australians, researchers find.

As tattoos become more mainstream, are perceptions changing?

14 October 2020

More women now have tattoos than men but they are judged more harshly, mirroring other behaviours where women are judged more negatively than men for engaging in ‘masculine’.

Apprenticeship expert cautions on potential pitfalls of new funding

12 October 2020

A leading apprenticeship researcher warns the wage subsidies for apprenticeships and traineeships announced in the Federal Budget need to be administered properly to avoid adverse consequences.

Researchers on track to revolutionise truck steering

24 September 2020

Researchers have teamed up with Australia’s largest semi-trailer maker to develop a ‘virtual rail’ steering system to make trucks safer for other road users and reduce road damage in urban areas.

Drawing inspiration from the past to transform lives

22 September 2020

Liam Sloan credits the VET sector for transforming his life and giving him opportunities that he otherwise would never have had.

How the visual arts will re-emerge from lockdown

17 September 2020

The Post Office Gallery has had to get creative for the shows to go on after the premature end of a key exhibition and the cancellation of others.