Supporting data sharing to improve food security

25 August 2023

A project is aiming to improve the security of farm data, giving farmers the confidence to share their data to drive innovation and enhance the productivity of Australian agriculture.

The PM has committed $200 million for women’s sport – but spending money on infrastructure won’t change systemic issues

23 August 2023

There is much to celebrate in funding commitments to women and girl’s sport. Though new facilities may bring early excitement, it's their long-term management that will impact female participation.

Communication a vital component of public health research

16 August 2023

VIDEO  Professor Aziz Rahman’s research focuses on many different aspects of global public health issues and how these can help have a positive impact on people’s lives.

Co-design the key to community programs

4 August 2023

Researchers have partnered with one of Victoria's largest and fastest-growing municipalities on a project that will deliver physical activity initiatives for females in the community.

Research aims to help people with trauma improve their sleep

27 July 2023

A Federation researcher has won a national early career researcher award for her study which explores sleep problems and trauma symptoms in people affected by bushfires.

The financial fallout of axing Commonwealth Games

19 July 2023

The decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games has drawn a range of responses, from harsh criticism to solid agreement, and the implications will stretch beyond Victoria, writes Abdel Halabi.

How a secret plan 50 years ago changed Australia’s economy forever, in just one night

18 July 2023

At a time when governments are timid, keener to announce reviews than decisions, it’s refreshing to remember what happened 50 years ago today – on July 18 1973.

Federation University Annual Reconciliation Lecture

14 July 2023

VIDEO  Federation University Australia and the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice have hosted the Inaugural Federation University Annual Reconciliation Lecture.

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El Niño looms but we're still a long way from drought

14 July 2023

The World Meteorological Organisation recently confirmed that El Niño conditions are underway and likely to continue in the second half of the year, peaking in the Southern Hemisphere summer.

The travel decisions pushing and pulling visitors to Melbourne

11 July 2023

A Federation researcher has developed a model to identify the pre-trip motivations behind travel decisions and destination choices that overseas visitors make before visiting Melbourne.

The challenges facing rural workers

6 July 2023

VIDEO  A partnership between the Future Regions Research Centre and the Commission for Gender Equality has been exploring the prevalence of part-time and insecure work in the Grampians region.

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We need to keep research in our regions

28 June 2023

The Universities Accord aims to improve the quality and accessibility of higher education. Chancellor Terry Moran AC says support for regional education and research is vital for these objectives.

Touchdown: Sport science students score Yale internship

14 June 2023

Two Federation sport science students say the chance to work in a high-profile sports program at one of the United States' most prestigious universities is the opportunity of a lifetime.

From data to action: How research is driving the movement to get active

9 June 2023

VIDEO  Professor Rochelle Eime is working to highlight the positive experiences in sport participation so people can be engaged in sport for longer to have healthier lives.

Taking an open heart and mind to NT experience

6 June 2023

Pre-service teachers are completing placements in the Central Desert region of the Northern Territory as part of a new partnership between Federation and the Remote Schools Unit in Alice Springs.

Careers in everyday industries: Potential benefits of increased visibility

1 June 2023

A research project has examined career paths in the retail and hospitality industries, looking at how to increase awareness about the varied career opportunities among young people, adults, and those

Research to guide clean energy transition

30 May 2023

A major research project will help guide the Victorian energy sector’s transition to a renewable electricity and clean energy power system beyond 2030.

Federation to host dialogues on the First Nations Voice to Parliament

25 May 2023

Federation is deeply committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and the enshrining of a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the Constitution, Professor Andrew Gunstone writes.

An expert’s guide to drinking beer for people who don’t do well with gluten

25 May 2023

Just like the boom in alcohol-free beers, the range of gluten-free beers is expanding. Brewers are producing exciting beers for coeliacs and others who may be conscious about their gluten intake.

Jim Chalmers wants a truly independent RBA. He should be careful what he wishes for

5 May 2023

The treasurer says he is on board with recommendations of the review of the RBA. One of them is to make the bank independent by removing the treasurer’s power to overrule its board.

Bridging the education gap in regional communities

4 May 2023

Regional and outer-metropolitan Victoria faces one of the greatest skills shortages in history. It is stunting growth. The solutions are complex but achievable.

How raptors are saving crops — and sports — from pesky corellas

27 April 2023

Raptors are being used to help disperse nuisance bird flocks and reduce the damage they cause to agriculture, sporting complexes and infrastructure.

Co-operative Centre of Excellence brings vibrancy to the heart of Ballarat

20 April 2023

VIDEO  Vibrant new learning and meeting spaces in the heart of Ballarat’s CBD are connecting students and academics with business and the community as part of a major campus revitalisation.

Staying healthy during the Ramadan fast

4 April 2023

Ramadan is the holy month of fasting for many Muslims and involves not eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. While fasting is a personal choice, it is important to consider health and wellbeing.

Research and practice come together to explore court reforms

30 March 2023

A book exploring the controversies, challenges and changes of Australia's courts is the first to canvas the courts' diversity and provide an analysis of contemporary issues, debates and reforms.