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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 July 2021
A Federation University researcher has used diplomatic cables to piece together previously unknown episodes in Australia’s political history.
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.