Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
New data shows collaborating with Indigenous peoples can improve results in conservation research.
Event horizon could be revealed
An announcement this week could mark the first time anyone has actually seen a black hole.
Minister slams paid essays
People who take exams or write essays on behalf of university students could be jailed under proposed education reforms.
Labor makes cancer pledge
The ALP has laid out some plans for health spending if it wins the federal election in May.
STEM gender changes laid out
Experts say Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM.
Happiness helped by uni change
A new study has found countries that help working class students get into university have happier citizens.
Uni staff raise restructure issues
Academics who remain after a restructure at Flinders University say they are being seriously overworked.
Remote forecasts fixed
The Federal Government is paying to fill weather radar blackspots across north Australia.
Feds expand climate timeline
The Morrison Government has decided to spend its $2 billion “climate solutions fund” over 15 years, not 10.
Research suffers in new Budget
The 2019-20 Federal Budget contains a number of cuts to research programs.
Sludge watch shows water performance
New methods for tracking sewage sludge flows could aid the design of better wastewater treatment plants.
Spotify could swat a fly
A strange new study has found listening to intense electronic music may help avoid mosquito bites.
3D scans could reveal disease
Australian researchers want to use 3D mapping to identify rare diseases in children.
Abortion access could be better
Experts say medical abortions in Australia are still being affected by a restrictive history.
Japan receives our first green hydro
Experts are celebrating the first production and export of “green hydrogen” from Australia to Japan.
WA to probe climate-health links
The WA Government has announced a broad-ranging inquiry into the health impacts of climate change.
Australia boosts China links
The Federal Government will spend $44 million to “turbo charge” Australia’s engagement with China.