New research centre to find digital solutions for a prosperous future
18 February 2022
VIDEO Federation University has launched a new research centre that will use digital technology to help Australian communities to prosper, manage natural resources and safeguard against cyber-attacks.
Keeping adolescents engaged at school
16 February 2022
A Federation University researcher has drawn on her own experiences to learn how students have overcome their negative attitudes towards school to re-engage in learning.
New research hub for Wimmera Campus
11 February 2022
VIDEO Federation University Australia is strengthening its research capabilities in western Victoria with the launch of a new research hub at its Wimmera Campus in Horsham.
Leading economics professor to head up Ararat Jobs and Technology Precinct
11 February 2022
VIDEO Professor Harpinder Sandhu will head up the new Ararat Jobs and Technology Precinct, which is under construction at Laby Street in central Ararat.
Conflicting evidence is clouding the vaping issue
10 February 2022
While many studies suggest vaping is effective in helping people reduce or quit cigarettes, conflicting evidence exists among public health professionals and tobacco control advocates.
Can a breath test predict the ideal exercise plan?
9 February 2022
Exercise science researchers hope a simple breath test will one day take the guesswork out of identifying people who lack improvements in their fitness despite regular exercise.
Mathematician joins ARC College of Experts
24 January 2022
A Federation University researcher will play a key role in identifying and contributing to research excellence in Australia after his appointment to the ARC's College of Experts.
Cyclists get a Giant boost from state-of-the-art facility
12 January 2022
VIDEO As the Federation University Road National Championships get underway, elite cyclists from the Giant Racing Team have been working with sports science researchers at Mt Helen.
Christian Ashby’s mission to be the best athlete he can be
22 December 2021
When Christian Ashby readies himself to roll down the ramp at the Federation University Road National Championships time trial, many thoughts will be racing through his mind.
How to manage conflict at Christmas
21 December 2021
Christmas is a time of family gatherings and celebrations that for many is also characterised by high levels of stress and anxiety due to family conflict. Here are some tips for managing conflict.
30–50 feral hogs? Why Twitter memes are more positive (and much faster) than you might think
17 December 2021
The harms of social media and the internet more broadly get a lot of attention, but it is also important to focus on how social media can produce genuine engagement and conversation.
Zach’s quest to integrate study into his sport
16 December 2021
As a member of Federation University’s Elite Athlete Program, Giant Racing Team cyclist Zach Owen is getting ready for a big summer of cycling.
New degree to help address skills shortage
10 December 2021
A new engineering degree will help address a significant skills shortage in the Latrobe Valley and beyond, providing skilled workers for current and future industries.
The engineers keeping large-scale infrastructure moving
9 December 2021
Decentralisation, climate change and the human impacts of industry are among topics to be featured at an international asset management conference hosted by Federation University.
New tower to provide real-world training for renewable energy industry
7 December 2021
Watch as Australia’s first wind turbine training tower built to simulate working at heights in a wind turbine is erected in Ballarat.
As the losses mount, researchers look at effects of gambling
2 December 2021
A Federation University researcher has been invited to participate in a prestigious research journal's study into gambling harm.
Do we use less energy during daylight saving?
25 November 2021
One of the reasons for adopting daylight saving time was the theory that communities could save energy with the longer daylight hours of the warmer months. But does the idea stack up?
Transforming farming for a carbon-neutral future
19 November 2021
Federation University researchers will play a leading role in a $6.5 million project that aims to revolutionise how rangeland farmers measure, manage and trade carbon.
Why it’s time to broaden the Men's Shed movement
10 November 2021
Men's Sheds have never been more important than they are today, with the emotional scars from months in isolation expected to take a toll on many older people even after lockdowns.
Doing the hard yards, the Radford way
9 November 2021
Getting elite footballers ready and raring to perform at their peak became a 'pinch me' moment for strength and conditioning coach Chris Radford. Now he offers regional athletes the same support.
Supporting the next generation of researchers
8 November 2021
Greater job security and a better pathway for flexible working will help attract and retain more females in STEMM careers, a study by Federation University Australia researchers has found.
How to avoid ‘toxic positivity’ and take the less direct route to happiness
2 November 2021
Happier people tend to live longer, be healthier and enjoy more successful lives. But pursued in certain ways, happiness or positivity can become toxic.
Missing out on PE during lockdowns means students will be playing catch-up
2 November 2021
Thousands of primary school children are now returning to full-time onsite learning. It’s likely they will be playing catch-up after missing out on fundamental health health and physical education exp
Research aims to boost supply of rare minerals to India
1 November 2021
Federation University Australia will partner with three Indian institutes to unearth and analyse data needed to improve mine-to-market supply chains for lithium and other rare minerals.
Turning a passion into a career
27 October 2021
Former Federation University student and current Black Hill Primary School teacher Chloe Dew has been recognised for her teaching excellence.
