University to drive NSW’s semiconductor capability
A new initiative to drive sovereign semiconductor capability will be established in NSW to support critical local industries including health, defence and telecommunications.
Using chatbots against themselves to ‘jailbreak’ each other
Computer scientists from NTU have found a way to compromise artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots – by training and using an AI chatbot to produce prompts that can ‘jailbreak’ other chatbots.
UWA graduate awarded prestigious scholarship
A graduate of The University of Western Australia, who works in bushfire risk and natural disaster management, has been awarded the prestigious Bob Hawke John Monash Scholarship.
eVoting could increase youth voter turnout in local elections
Introducing eVoting could have a positive effect on increasing voter turnout among young people, a University of Otago study suggests.
Traumatic brain injuries under the microscope
People who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including concussion, may soon know if they are likely to develop Parkinson’s disease or a long-term memory impairment, thanks to a ground-breaking University of Adelaide study.
UNSW researchers recognised with Australian Laureate Fellowships
Andrea Morello has been awarded $3.3m and Andy Baker $3m to conduct ground-breaking research as part of the ARC’s 2024 Australian Laureate Fellowship scheme.
UC partners with local farm for more sustainable milk
University of Canterbury (UC) staff will enjoy sustainable, local milk in their morning cup of tea from 2 November. Lunchroom fridges across Ilam and Dovedale campuses will be stocked with Canterbury’s Choice...
Brazilian Government honours Massey professor
Professor Leonel Alvarado from the School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication has been made an Officer of the Order of Rio Branco for his services to the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture in Aotearoa New Zealand.
UNSW academics awarded more than $14m for health and medical research
Five projects have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.
Global sustainability first for UC
UC achieved first in the world for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production and placed 50th overall in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings of 1,406 universities worldwide.
