16 September 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that this year has been a tumultuous one for many of us, and even more so for those who work in education and health.
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15 September 2020
Amid the lockdown, staff and students are building skills that can be used to problem-solve, visualise and experiment with ideas and materials, contributing to communities, workplaces and industries.
9 September 2020
If we as a society are going to move forward towards better mental health outcomes beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to find a way to better engage with our communities and the people around us.
7 September 2020
A Federation University researcher will take part in a STEM leadership program that is supporting mid-career women who want to progress into leadership roles across academia, government and industry.
1 September 2020
A hydrogen project in the Latrobe Valley that is tapping into the abundant reserves of brown coal long used to produce electricity could be a game-changer for energy generation.
28 August 2020
Researchers are studying koala DNA in a project that aims to bolster the animals' conservation in Brisbane and across southeast Queensland.
24 August 2020
New Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Bentley spent his youth on coffee plantations and game reserves in Africa, which provided lessons that he has carried through his life.
14 August 2020
Global warming and severe weather events are taking a heavy toll on ecosystems and raising fears for global food security.
31 July 2020
Play-based learning is providing opportunities for children with disabilities to demonstrate their individuality and independence, a researcher has found.
23 July 2020
Like many other tertiary students across the world, this year has been very different from the one Gemma Foord imagined when she attended face-to-face classes in week one of 2020.
21 July 2020
It's a new financial year and with more employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased interest in what expenses taxpayers can claim deductions for.
20 July 2020
Researchers are discovering the ways in which people have been learning about key aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
16 July 2020
Concussion has attracted great interest in the sport science and health research community over the past few decades. But what about head knocks where there is no concussion?
13 July 2020
Researchers are working to protect the mysterious burrowing crayfish, a tiny threatened crustacean that lives deep underground near waterways in Gippsland.
2 July 2020
The 2020 AFL season has started like no other because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid all the changes and early season upsets, what is certain is the impact that supporters have on their teams.
26 June 2020
It has been used in Asian cooking for centuries and is becoming a favourite on Australian menus, now researchers are looking into the health benefits of miso.
19 June 2020
Researchers are using mathematical modelling to improve the quality and distribution of water, a precious resource that is often taken for granted because of its simple journey from reservoir to tap.
12 June 2020
Criminalised women are among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups within our community. The COVID-19 pandemic means they are encountering adversities beyond those they usually face.
5 June 2020
Researchers at Federation University’s Exercise and Sport Science and Psychology disciplines have teamed up for a worldwide study into the social and mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
29 May 2020
Cyber security experts are using artificial intelligence to combat a rise in online scams and fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
25 May 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has placed an enormous strain on businesses of all sizes. But with the gloom, there are opportunities for some to adapt and thrive.
21 May 2020
Researchers are taking time during coronavirus restrictions to learn about sport’s role in physical, mental and social health.
14 May 2020
The effects of social media on our mental health and well-being is a question that becomes more important as our lives increasingly shift to the online space.
8 May 2020
Countries in resource-poor regions may be harder hit by the COVID-19 pandemic than others, with many residents already suffering parasitic infections which could change how coronavirus affects them.
6 May 2020
Tourism operators are being urged to start planning for life after COVID-19 isolation when tourist behaviours and spending will create a different travel landscape.