Thank you for supporting our essential workers of tomorrow

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.

The imagination muscle

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.

Let’s stop self-isolating when we no longer have to self-isolate

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.

Program inspires emerging STEM leaders

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.

Overcoming hydrogen’s burning issue

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.

Protecting Queensland’s koalas

28 August 2020

Researchers are studying koala DNA in a project that aims to bolster the animals' conservation in Brisbane and across southeast Queensland.

New Vice-Chancellor brings a world of experience to Federation

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.

Weeding out invasive species to protect our food

14 August 2020

Global warming and severe weather events are taking a heavy toll on ecosystems and raising fears for global food security.

Learning is child’s play for children with disabilities

31 July 2020

Play-based learning is providing opportunities for children with disabilities to demonstrate their individuality and independence, a researcher has found.

Controlling the controllable: A student’s journey through the COVID-19 landscape

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.

Ticking all the boxes at tax time

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.

How we’re learning about COVID-19

20 July 2020

Researchers are discovering the ways in which people have been learning about key aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why we need to know about sub-concussion

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?

Working to protect the tiny burrowing crayfish

13 July 2020

Researchers are working to protect the mysterious burrowing crayfish, a tiny threatened crustacean that lives deep underground near waterways in Gippsland.

How mind training helps players conquer footy’s sound of silence

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.

Fermenting revolution: uncovering miso’s health benefits

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.

How maths is solving complex water quality issues

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.

Criminalised women further disadvantaged during pandemic

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.

Worldwide study to explore the psychological effects of COVID-19 lockdown

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.

Avoiding cybercrime during COVID-19

29 May 2020

Cyber security experts are using artificial intelligence to combat a rise in online scams and fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opportunity to innovate as restrictions begin to ease

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.

Getting a healthy dose of sport

21 May 2020

Researchers are taking time during coronavirus restrictions to learn about sport’s role in physical, mental and social health.

Instagram, isolation and the motherhood experience

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.

Intestinal worms may affect severity of coronavirus

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.

Kick-starting tourism in a post-COVID world

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.