Does age advocacy have a problem with ageism?

26 October 2021

While older people’s employment has not solely been considered through an age discrimination lens, it is an issue that has garnered much attention.

How education is helping break the cycle of prisoners reoffending

20 October 2021

Emily Innes is on a mission to get as many prisoners as possible engaged in education and says this is one of the most important ways to inspire people to make positive choices about their lives.

Why we need to prioritise support after the pandemic

15 October 2021

The pandemic is occurring in waves and impacting the psychological well-being of global populations. The findings of a recent study show there is an urgent need to prioritise support.

With an eye to the future, Federation celebrates 50 years of beer

14 October 2021

The next generation of brewers can tap into the knowledge and experience from 50 years of brewing as Federation's famed brewing course looks to the future to stay at the forefront of the industry.

New Gold Mountain review: a compelling murder mystery shines light on early Australian multiculturalism

12 October 2021

The beautifully shot and evenly paced New Gold Mountain, an 1850s-era murder mystery, reminds viewers that the first Australian multicultural moment happened in the mid-19th century – not the 20th.

Whistleblowing Facebook – why social media is damaging to young girls’ body image

12 October 2021

Frances Haugen’s explosive accusations about the social media giant Facebook puts us at a pivotal moment in the history of social media platform responsibility.

Using AI to upcycle waste into building materials

6 October 2021

Mechatronics researchers have been awarded Federation University’s first Cooperative Research Centres Projects grant to take unrecyclable waste and convert it to products for the building industry.

How football cracked the COVID crowd code to survive another year

6 October 2021

Moving grand finals provided the opportunity for more AFL and NRL spectators than would have been possible in their traditional homes of Melbourne or Sydney.

From ‘Mädchen’ to ‘Mutti’: as Angela Merkel departs, she leaves a great legacy of leadership

29 September 2021

Angela Merkel served a record four terms in government. While she has had her critics, she has been a source of stability and became a role model of how to deal with controversy and crisis.

Earthquake shows more needs to be done to protect communities

28 September 2021

The earthquake that was felt across Victoria and other parts of the country is at the very least a reminder that we are living on a very thin crust that surrounds a very active planet.

The global social and emotional learning program empowering change for young children

8 September 2021

An Australian study of a global program that teaches social and emotional skills in early childhood settings has provided strong evidence that the program positively influences children's wellbeing.

Hot pack or cold pack: which one to reach for when you’re injured or in pain

7 September 2021

When you injure yourself, you may reach for a hot or a cold pack. Which option is better depends on the nature of your pain, what caused it and how long you’ve had it.

This bird’s stamina is remarkable: it flies non-stop for 5 days from Japan to Australia, but now its habitat is under threat

30 August 2021

Imagine having to fly non-stop for five days over thousands of kilometres of ocean for your survival. That’s what the Latham’s Snipe shorebird does twice a year, for every year of its life.

Teaching the next generation of historical researchers

27 August 2021

From big cats in Victoria to ghost scares during the gold rush, much of David Waldron's research focuses on odd and quirky folklore. But piecing together history isn’t without its pitfalls and traps.

Planning to plant an Australian native like wattle? Read this first — you might be spreading a weed

18 August 2021

Australian native plants are having a moment in the sun, with more of us seeking out and planting native species than in the past. But not all Australian native species belong in all environments.

Bringing together world-leading women researchers in ageing

17 August 2021

A Federation University academic has been appointed co-editor of a global publication that will bring together world-leading research in ageing while recognising the contribution of women in science.

Floods, fires, drought – climate extremes to intensify without action: IPCC

11 August 2021

A Federation University researcher says a global climate change report makes for scary reading and that urgent action needs to be taken to prevent irreversible damage to the planet.

Bed rest in hospital can be bad for you. Here’s what nurses say would help get patients moving

11 August 2021

If you or a loved one is unlucky enough to be in hospital, you might think the best thing to do is rest in bed as much as possible. But while rest is important, lying or sitting in bed too much can ac

4 gambling reform ideas from overseas to save Australia from gambling loss and harm

5 August 2021

It’s now well recognised gambling can cause significant harm. However, many countries have done much more to reduce gambling-related harm than we have in Australia.

Blockchain, AI – new degree prepares students for jobs of the future

3 August 2021

Federation University and IBM have collaborated to launch Australia’s first Cognitive Enterprise degree, giving students a foundation in disruptive technologies like blockchain and AI.

Protecting Australia’s arid woodlands

30 July 2021

Researchers from Federation University’s Future Regions Research Centre have been awarded a grant to continue their work on conservation measures to protect arid woodlands in far western NSW.

Why the IOC needs the Tokyo Olympics

22 July 2021

It is often called the greatest show on earth but controversy surrounding the Tokyo Olympics has raged up until the eve of the opening ceremony. But the show will go on.

HRM is dead. Long live HR

14 July 2021

Universities and specifically their business schools will have a critical role in supporting the workforces of the future and helping current and future business leaders navigate this new landscape.

Diplomatic cables an ‘unmined quartz lead’ for historians

9 July 2021

A Federation University researcher has used diplomatic cables to piece together previously unknown episodes in Australia’s political history.

Childcare shortages highlight need for rural change

6 July 2021

People living in a rural community are struggling to get their children into childcare services, leading some residents to move to bigger cities or sacrifice their careers to be stay-at-home parents.