Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC – The State of the World

29 March 2023

VIDEO  Federation University Australia has hosted a special event featuring famed historian Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC.

How nanotechnology is treading a new path for recycling

24 March 2023

Researchers hope a breakthrough in nanotechnology production could see old car tyres destined for landfill used to manufacture activated carbon for wastewater treatment systems.

Sport numbers rebound but fewer girls are playing

10 March 2023

Sport participation rates in Victoria are highest among children and adolescents, but fewer girls returned to club sport than boys as COVID restrictions eased during 2021.

Are we playing chicken with bird flu?

7 March 2023

As attention to COVID-19 wanes, the WHO warns that bird flu could become the next global pandemic. These warnings are not new, but why the increased concern now?

Improving water security for farms and lakes

7 March 2023

Researchers are working to improve farm water security and resilience in the Lake Corangamite region – an area blessed with internationally significant water systems and highly productive agriculture.

Supporting women’s entrepreneurship in the digital age

2 March 2023

The Commission on the Status of Women is considering the challenges and opportunities of using technology to accelerate progress for gender equality and bring systemic change in various sectors.

How research could make for smoother sailing in world-famous race

24 February 2023

Federation University researchers teamed up with a Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race crew to document their experiences from before, during and after the event.

What kinds of people ‘catfish’? Study finds they have higher psychopathy, sadism, and narcissism

16 February 2023

Online dating has revolutionised romance, creating more opportunities to meet potential partners than ever before. However, alongside the benefits is the risk of abuse, harassment, and exploitation.

Reframing the work of ‘undervalued’ security officers in quarantine hotels

3 February 2023

The perception of poor practice by security officers employed on hotel quarantine duties needs to be reframed, with the workers seen as victims of circumstance, a Federation researcher says.

COVID safety at Federation University and Federation TAFE

6 January 2023

Federation University Australia offers welcoming and safe regional campuses and high-quality teaching and learning across TAFE, higher education and research.

We’re getting really good at making alcohol-free beer and wine. Here’s how it’s done

5 January 2023

There’s a growing trend towards opting for low- and no-alcohol versions of traditional drinks. What’s behind the big boom in this side of the industry? And where might it go from here?

Repeated head injury may cause degenerative brain disease for people who play sport – juniors and amateurs included

23 December 2022

Where there are players and a game to be won, you can expect some rough and tumble on the sporting field. But when do the bumps become a problem? And what can we do to protect them from brain injury?

How important is protein for recovery in cycling?

22 December 2022

Consuming large amounts of protein after training is part of the mythology of elite athletes. But what does the science say?

Supporting students into careers and further education

20 December 2022

A pilot program that helps young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples get the skills to find employment or progress to further education and training should be expanded, a researcher says.

Federation to launch national reconciliation centre in early 2023

20 December 2022

The National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice will engage with industry, community, academia, and government to become a leader in transformational change.

The pressure to be a ‘good mum’ – navigating the complexities of modern motherhood during the holiday period

16 December 2022

With only a week to go until Christmas, what is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year might be feeling a bit stressful.

Scoring goals on and off the pitch

9 December 2022

There have been a range of controversies in the lead-up and at the start of the World Cup, but the competition’s movement into the knockout stages and finals has brought the focus back onto the game.

Invisible skin mites called Demodex almost certainly live on your face – but what about your mascara?

9 December 2022

These eight-legged mites live in hair follicles and associated sebaceous or oil glands of mammals. While appear to be a normal part of our skin flora, some of us do react negatively to their presence.

Using AI and satellite images to measure soil carbon

30 November 2022

A project that uses AI and satellite images to help determine the level of carbon content reliably in soil could be a game changer for farmers.

Adding a pillar of strength to meat processing industry

23 November 2022

A Federation University researcher has developed new cybersecurity measures that could help protect food industries from the growing number of cyber attacks.

Protecting a region famed for its biodiversity

17 November 2022

Federation University researchers will create highly detailed maps of a regional council area to highlight its rich biodiversity and to help overcome environmental planning issues.

There’s more to the wild weather than just La Niña

16 November 2022

Record rainfalls that have led to catastrophic floods on Australia’s east coast have been widely attributed to La Niña, but there’s a lot more going on, a Federation University climate scientist says.

Teachers are changing careers – but where are they going?

2 November 2022

Researchers hope the findings from a national study will provide a clearer picture of why people have left their teaching careers and what they have moved to in the next phase of their working lives.

Sponsorship pulls Diamonds out of the rough

1 November 2022

Sports sponsorships have made headlines in recent weeks, none more than the $15 million deal between Netball Australia and Hancock Prospecting and its subsequent collapse.

Meet GUS – a robot to help in the fight against poaching

27 October 2022

Federation University mechatronics researchers have developed a ground surveillance robot they hope could protect rangers from armed intruders in Africa’s vast national parks.