Shaping the next wave of research

11 December 2023

A Federation University researcher has been appointed to the Australian Research Council's College of Experts – a panel of internationally renowned researchers who contribute to research excellence.

Extending the life of critical infrastructure assets

5 December 2023

Federation is hosting an international conference to help engineers to improve the performance and productivity of key industrial and infrastructure assets.

Skin cell breakthrough could lead to new treatments

5 December 2023

Researchers have discovered how different populations of immune cells enter and reside long-term in the skin, a discovery that could lead to therapies targeting harmful cells that can cause diseases.

Crunching the numbers on cyclone trends and global warming

22 November 2023

Two papers published in the prestigious Nature Climate Change have argued that using different datasets and analysis techniques may lead to conflicting results on tropical cyclone trends.

New energy expertise goes global with international partnership

20 November 2023

Federation researchers will help a resource-rich state diversify its electricity generation and ensure a more secure energy grid.

Tracking koalas to learn more about their habitat and health

17 November 2023

VIDEO  Researchers and students are tracking Ballarat's koalas to understand how they use the landscape, discover more about their abundance, and use genetic testing to learn about their health.

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How closed mines can deliver environmental, social, cultural and economic value

16 November 2023

VIDEO  Professor Thomas Baumgartl explains why mine closure research is essential for establishing safe and sustainable environments and finding solutions for regions affected by mining.

Bridging the gap between research and real-world needs

8 November 2023

VIDEO  The Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) is celebrating its 25th anniversary – a rare feat for a research centre to have survived and thrived for so long.

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In the 1800s, colonial settlers moved Ballarat’s Yarrowee River. The impacts are still felt today

3 November 2023

The discovery of gold in Ballarat transformed its landscape to a staggering degree. Within days, and despite the news being initially suppressed, hundreds of men had gathered along the Yarrowee River.

Making sense of soil indicators

1 November 2023

Farmers, agronomists and researchers are being invited to participate in a project that looks at the factors influencing their decisions about soil indicators.

New smart inverter to help tackle Australia’s energy challenges

31 October 2023

Federation researchers have teamed up with a renewable energy engineering specialist to develop an innovative product they hope will help drive Australia’s transition to renewable energy.

Research to support management of key Murray region site

23 October 2023

A research partnership between the Future Regions Research Centre and Murray Irrigation will oversee the end-of-life management of a critical water management system in the Murray-Darling Basin.

EYE 2023: here's a sneak peek

19 October 2023

VIDEO  The End of Year Exhibition (EYE) highlights visual artworks by graduating students – a showcase of the skills, concepts and understanding acquired throughout their courses.

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Critical acclaim continues for The Missing

18 October 2023

VIDEO  A short documentary exploring two unsung humanitarian responses during World War 1 continues to win plaudits and awards four years after its launch.

Merchandise sales set to boost financials after epic grand final

9 October 2023

The AFL season is over and by now most clubs have now held their last formal events for the year. It is, however, not a quiet time for the winning grand final club, writes Dr Abdel Halabi.

Supporting innovative research and evaluation

6 October 2023

VIDEO  Professor Joanne Porter's research projects aim to shift thinking in evaluation research by empowering communities to grow through evidence-based innovation.

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Drone trial moves closer to take off

28 September 2023

Federation researchers are playing a key role in a trial that will assess how advanced air mobility platforms like drones can be integrated into existing air traffic control systems.

Protecting the world’s precious wetlands

28 September 2023

A new book reflects on the first 50 years of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands – the world's first modern treaty between nations aimed at conserving natural resources.

We can create value from food waste by turning it into a highly desirable material – nanocellulose

27 September 2023

Researchers have found a way to use food waste to make nanocellulose – a versatile and highly marketable product with applications in packaging, wound treatment, drug delivery and food production.

Tracking Ballarat’s koalas as urban sprawl threatens their habitat

21 September 2023

Researchers hope to get a picture of koala numbers and their patterns of habitat use around Ballarat by tapping into citizen science and tracking animals that have been nursed back to good health.

New research reveals lifestyle changes to combat high blood pressure

21 September 2023

Mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga should be recommended to people with high blood pressure, according to a comprehensive review of lifestyle changes related to hypertension.

Farmers look to harness the power of pig poo

8 September 2023

As farmers look to be more economically and environmentally sustainable, researchers are working to help them evolve their operations as demand for produce and livestock soars.

Menzies Oration Series presents, Leadership for AI enabled future

31 August 2023

VIDEO  Former Google, Yahoo and Facebook executive, and the founder of Rising Team, Jennifer Dulski was guest speaker at the recent Menzies Oration – an annual event delivered by The Menzies Foundation.

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Research to help communities prepare for energy transition

31 August 2023

Researchers are working with Victorian councils to understand the opportunities and challenges posed by the transition to renewable energy as our reliance on electricity grows.

Telomeres research aims to revolutionise hypertension treatment

30 August 2023

A researcher studying telomeres and their link to hypertension and CKD has been named the Best Student Investigator award at the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting.