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11 August 2022
VIDEO Student and staff volunteers are planting indigenous trees and shrubs along a boundary of Federation University’s Mt Helen campus. The plants will help protect birds, possums, kangaroos and koalas.
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2 August 2022
Researchers are catching some of Australia’s largest species of sharks and cleaning their teeth in a vast study aiming to understand the microbes living inside the sharks.
29 July 2022
With Australia hosting major sporting events over the next decade, there's work to be done to get the best result for the communities staging them.
28 July 2022
Isn’t COVID-19 getting weaker? I’ve been vaccinated – why aren’t I fully protected? The recent findings that may help people decide on the ‘right’ balance of protection for themselves.
25 July 2022
A Federation University researcher says changes are needed in hospitals so that First Nations people feel welcome, safe, understood and able to access full medical care.
21 July 2022
Federation University researchers are identifying strategies to increase women’s participation in sports and to understand the many barriers deterring them from participating in physical activity.
15 July 2022
The pandemic has highlighted the fragility of supply chains and the need for manufacturers to adapt and look at human resources they may not have previously considered.
8 July 2022
Federation University will prepare and support high-achieving pre-service teachers in a program targeting learning disadvantage throughout Victoria.
4 July 2022
A pilot project between Adobe and Federation has seen academic and teaching staff from across higher education and TAFE selected to serve as innovation champions and showcase digital capability.
I am sure you’ve been told you should stand and move away from your desk or use a standing desk where possible. One of the major benefits of doing this is to activate and stretch the hip flexor area.
1 July 2022
Tiny worms in sheep and goats cause one of the biggest problems in the meat and wool industries. Affecting health, reproduction rates and wool production, worms can cripple a farming enterprise.
28 June 2022
The annual number of tropical cyclones forming globally decreased by about 13 per cent during the 20th century compared to the 19th, according to research published in Nature Climate Change.
22 June 2022
VIDEO What is the current position of Australian universities in advancing gender equity and inclusion, and how do we accelerate our progress? HEDx posed these questions at an important discussion.
21 June 2022
Federation University researchers are working on the development of microgrid power systems that could provide energy to remote towns where power has been cut in extreme weather conditions.
16 June 2022
Electric toothbrushes that can track which part of your mouth you are brushing could have significant implications for oral health care, particularly for children and the elderly.
14 June 2022
Men's Health Week should be a reminder for males to pay more attention to their bodies and minds by having regular check-ups, a Federation University chronic illness and addiction researcher says.
3 June 2022
A biodiversity conservation conference will share positive stories and highlight new ecological research to natural resource managers and the research community.
27 May 2022
Health and engineering researchers have developed a containment system to improve safety for passengers who use wheelchairs and mobility devices on buses without needing intervention from the driver.
25 May 2022
VIDEO A Federation University historian is behind a series of guided tours of the old Ballarat Gaol, now the site of the SMB Campus.
13 May 2022
Cyber abuse, such as trolling and cyberbullying, have remained unchecked for too long. There is an urgent need to address and manage these harmful behaviours in a meaningful way.
6 May 2022
Immunology researcher Professor Stuart Berzins discusses the latest research surrounding long COVID, including its causes, symptoms and emerging treatments.
4 May 2022
The explosion in popularity of women's professional sport leagues means a rethink is needed to set the direction for future research into sports knowledge and practice.
28 April 2022
VIDEO A major exhibition at Federation University’s Post Office Gallery will showcase the history of one of the University’s key predecessor institutions — the former Ballarat Technical Art School.
27 April 2022
Pickle juice is a relatively new idea that has gained popularity among athletes in many sports like basketball, several football codes, including the NFL in the USA, soccer worldwide and the AFL.
15 April 2022
COVID-19 has caused significant changes to life and work, encompassing new ways of working, teaching and learning with urgent needs for skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling.