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A new study conducted by the University of Sydney has shown that there a relatively few differences in problem solving, mathematics and science achievement between immigrant students and non-immigrant students.
Ozone hole effects deep ocean currents finds research
New international research has found that the formation of the Antarctic ozone hole has caused significant changes to the way waters in the southern oceans mix, potentially impacting on future climate change.
Research promises new Alzheimer's treatment
New research conducted by Monash University promises to aid in the removal of toxins in dementia suffers, which could lead to a new treatment that reverses the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in the future.
Research promises to break obesity cycle
New research emerging from the Garven Institute of Medical Research and the University of NSW has pinpointed the exact brain circuitry that prevents obese people from shedding the excess bodyweight.
Researchers lead breakthrough in cell death understanding
A team of researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research have, for the first time, visualized the molecular changes in a critical cell death protein that force cells in the body to die.
Ground-breaking research nets medal
Research that could lead to a breakthrough in predicting mega-earthquakes has seen a Monash University researcher net this year’s Anton Hales medal for Earth Sciences.
$50 million gift for new ANU scholarships
The Australian National University (ANU) has received the largest educational philanthropic gift in the nation’s history after alumnus Graham Tuckwell pledged $50 million for the university.
New chief for WA minerals research
The Western Australian Government has announced Mark Woffenden as the new Chief of the Western Australian Minerals Research Institute (WAMRI).
Government announces cancer research funding
The Federal Government has announced 38 research grants will share in 10.6 million in new funding to help them continue their cancer research.
Government announces new mental health funding
The Federal Government has pledged a further $5 million in mental health research funding in a bid to support suicide prevention, substance abuse and ensure better mental health planning.
New Chief astronomist for CSIRO
Dr Lewis Ball has made his return to antipodean shores to head up the CSIRO’s Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) division.
Top solar expert joins CSIRO
World renowned solar researcher, Dr Manuel Blanco, has joined the CSIRO’s Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI) as its new Director.
GE releases innovation rankings
Global energy giant GE has released two reports on the state of global innovation, which conclude that the country desperately needs to strengthen its industry support and proactively engage with leading innovation programs to increase its global competitiveness.
Universities hit out at funding review response
Universities Australia has labeled the Federal Government’s response to Dr Jane Lomax-Smith’s Base Funding Review Report as a ‘disappointing dismissal’ of the findings.
Research promises flu breakthrough
A team of researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) has discovered a new protein that protects against viral infections, such as influenza.
Couch to head up Australian Astronomical Observatory
Professor Warrick Couch has been appointed as Director of the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO).
Australian Electronic Scholarly Editing (AustESE) workbench funded
An initiative to help humanities scholars create, archive, share and re-use electronic scholarly editions in a collaborative environment has attracted more than $600,000 in project funding
New members appointed to ARC Advisory Council
Five new members have been appointed to the Australian Research Council (ARC) Advisory Council.
New nanomaterial to filter environmental toxins
New research has demonstrated the potential of a new kind of nanomaterial to filter out environmental toxins in water.
Victoria to appoint Lead Scientist
The Victorian Government is recruiting a Lead Scientist to work with Chief Scientists of State Government agencies to provide high level, strategic advice to the Victorian Government on the role of science, technology and innovation in achieving the Government’s priorities.
New head of research strategy for University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Robert Saint to the new role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Strategy).