Australian-first health alliance aiming to Close the Gap
Closing the gap in life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be the focus of an Australian-first health alliance.
iAccelerate launches scholarship drive to help women in business thrive
Do you have a business idea but are not sure how to get it off the ground? Are you working to help your community and would benefit from the tools and knowledge to have a greater impact?
University of Newcastle students welcomed to ‘The House’
From 19 August 2022, University of Newcastle students will have access to a new space called ‘The House’, created in consultation with the University of Newcastle Students’ Association (UNSA) and our broad student community.
How the myth of ‘aqua nullius’ still guides Australia’s approach to groundwater
This article by Dr Sarah Bourke, from the UWA School of Earth and Oceans, Professor Bradley Moggridge from the University of Technology Sydney
BMX riders harness fear to reach their athletic potential
The informal training methods of BMX riders could be the key to unlocking new heights for athletes, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
ANU to take over operations of Kambri GP clinic
ANU has ensured the continuity of high-quality healthcare services on campus, taking over operations of the GP clinic in Kambri from 23 October.
Scientists develop ‘smart pyjamas’ to monitor sleep disorders
Researchers have developed comfortable, washable ‘smart pyjamas’ that can monitor sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea at home, without the need for sticky patches, cumbersome equipment or a visit to a specialist sleep clinic.
Australia-bound asteroid sample may reveal life’s origins
A Japanese space mission will deliver samples collected from asteroid Ryugu in a capsule to the outback desert of Woomera in South Australia this Sunday morning.
Turning PPE into water: sounds like a miracle?
Turning non-recyclable personal protective equipment into water and vinegar could be the game-changing solution the world needs to stop tonnes of PPE being dumped daily into landfills and oceans.
New programmable smart fabric responds to temperature and electricity
A new smart material developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo is activated by both heat and electricity, making it the first ever to respond to two different stimuli.
