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Universities Australia has released its long awaited policy agenda on how best to address key issues facing the tertiary education sector.
New research cracks plant reproduction question
New international research has discovered the mechanism that regulates the reproduction of plants, paving the way for a possible tool foe engineering higher yielding crops.
Sydney launches first multi-disciplinary food security centre
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has launched the country’s first multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to addressing key issues of food security and environmental challenges.
Times Higher Education ranking released
The Times Higher Education 2013 World Reputation Rankings has been released, with US and UK institutions cementing their places as the world’s top institutions.
UQ cracks mental health molecular puzzle
Early intervention and treatment options could soon become a reality in the treatment of ADHD, autism and schizophrenia, thanks to a breakthrough research study conducted by Australian scientists.
Government chips in to help solar shine
The Federal Government has announced a $1.86 million grant to help Melbourne’s Semitech Semiconductor develop technology to reduce the cost of photovoltaic systems, making them more affordable and practical for homes and businesses.
Government opens new science and engineering precinct
The Federal Government has officially opened the new $230 million Science and Technology Precinct at the Queensland University of Technology.
Keep calm and act local says UWA
The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) top ecologist has lambasted the idea of a planetary tipping point – where global ecosystems shift radically and irreversibly into decline – saying it could promote unnecessary dread of catastrophe or dangerous complacency.
Study gives fluoride tick of approval
Fluoride in the drinking water significantly cuts the rate of tooth decay in the adult population, according to the findings of a new international study on dental health conducted by the University of Adelaide.
UQ investigates warming impact on plants
The University of Queensland (UQ) has developed sophisticated new modelling which details the impacts of global warming on plants.
Multivitamins good for keeping doctors and the blues at bay
A daily multivitamin may help keep the doctor at bay as well as keeping your mood up, according to new research released by the Swinburne University of Technology.
New sleep lab opens
Researchers have begun work in laboratories that may soon yield answers to some of the most important questions surrounding human performance: how sleep affects how we operate.
Registration open for Antarctic conference
Registration is now open for the ‘Strategic Science in Antarctica’ conference to be held from 24-26 June 2013 at the University of Tasmania in Hobart.
Blood test to prevent suicide
Preventing suicide may be as simple as taking a blood sample, with recent research finding that a certain chemical in the brain is linked to suicidal behaviour.
CSIRO announces flu breakthrough
The CSIRO has announced the successful design of a new drug that promises to safeguard against epidemic and pandemic flu strains.
Government kickstarts Innovation precinct consultation
The Federal Government has announced the start of a new round of consultation on the Industry Innovation Precincts project, one of the key initiatives announced as part of the $1 billion Plan for Australian Jobs.
Green rooftops research campaign launches
Melbourne’s Lord Mayor Robert Doyle officially launched the University of Melbourne’s new green roof research and outreach project.
Low tax feeds our addiction to gas guzzlers finds ANU
The decade old decision to remove the automatic indexation of petrol excise duty is a significant contributing factor in our national obsession with petrol hungry vehicles, a Australian National University (ANU) report has found.
New project to examine WA's blue carbon sink potential
A new collaborative research project will see the CSIRO and the eight tertiary education institutions explore the role of Australia’s coastal and marine environments in storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Perth on the cusp of geothermal revolution
Perth could become the world’s first geothermally cooled city, with potential of achieving zero emissions, under the new federally funded CSIRO Geothermal Project.
Universities to investigate regional possibilities
The Vice-Chancellors of Monash University and the University of Ballarat have announced an investigation into amalgamating Monash’s Gippsland University and the University of Ballarat into a single, regional focused institution.