Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - September, 2020
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has revealed plans to cut 5 per cent of its workforce.
Feds fund new places
The Federal Government says $326 million will pay for 12,000 new places at Australian universities.
Major players avoid UN pledge
The Prime Minister says global efforts to increase biodiversity are inconsistent with Australia’s policies.
Tassie strandings studied
Researchers have collected important data from the mass stranding of whales in Tasmania.
Satellites to track QLD turtles
Australian researchers will be tracking turtles from space to better manage their environment around a busy port.
Building backed in COVID survey
Some of Australia’s top economists have backed boosts to JobSeeker and social housing over tax cuts.
More Mars water revealed
Queensland researchers have found evidence of a patchwork of salty lakes below the surface of Mars.
CSIRO aids high-def carbon study
CSIRO has achieved a world first – mapping the potential for natural forest regrowth to capture carbon.
Food apps back good choices
Experts say food-focused phone apps can help families make healthier choices.
Locals create new clotting body
Australian researchers have created a first-in-class antibody designed to prevent clotting.
Ribbons harness walking power
Chinese engineers have come up with a device that can gather energy from the breeze made by a person walking.
Weight linked to brain changes
Obesity has been linked to reduced brain ‘plasticity’ – the ability to form new mental pathways.
ZEBRA seeks recyclable blades
Engineers are working on the first fully-recyclable wind turbine blades.
DFAT speaks on veto plans
Reports say a federal agency has attempted to calm universities’ concerns about foreign veto plans.
Police accused of political gag
University staff have criticised NSW Police for being “undemocratic” and suppressing freedom of speech.
Time travel kinks smoothed
Paradox-free time travel is theoretically possible, according to the mathematical modelling of a prodigious student.
Dam raising plans continue
The NSW government has been ordered to revisit world heritage assessments for the Warragamba Dam expansion.
EDO under threat in QLD
Queensland’s LNP has pledged to gut the state’s Environmental Defenders Office.