Tag: Australian University News
Using pets to support healthy ageing – pilot study
Can pets cure loneliness? Research driven by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a federally funded partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health...
Research unravelling the “mystery” of extreme waves
Ocean waves up to 30 metres that seemingly appear at random have long inspired legend and stumped scientists. Now, researchers at the University of Sydney and Kyoto University are unravelling their mysteries.
Monash University rises five places to rank 75th in ShanghaiRanking’s ARWU...
Monash has risen five places in the prestigious ShanghaiRanking Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2022 to rank 75th in the world.
Significant inflation concerns require another rate rise
Australia's high inflation rate remains a "significant concern" for the RBA Shadow Board at The Australian National University (ANU), which has voted in favour of a second successive rise in interest rates.
JCU launches ‘lifestyle medicine’ courses
James Cook University’s College of Medicine and Dentistry has become the first of its kind in Australia to offer postgraduate courses in lifestyle medicine, an evidence-based approach to preventing and treating disease.
Young local filmmaker wins BUFTA 2021
The Year 12 student Ryan Thwaite from Palm Beach Currumbin State High, winner of the top prize at the 2021 BUFTAs.
Survey finds encouraging platypus numbers on Kangaroo Island
UNSW researchers have been involved in a platypus survey on Kangaroo Island which was severely affected by bushfires 18 months ago.
Slowing the Sugar Rush to Yield Better Grapes
One of the many challenges for grape growers posed by climate change is the accelerated rate at which grapes ripen in warmer climates, which can result in poor colour and aroma development.
UTS enters the top tier of young unis
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has entered the global top ten in the newly announced 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.
UOW receives funding for cyber academy partnership
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has secured significant funding from the NSW Department of Education to support the development of the NSW Cyber Academy.