Australian universities have begun a pivot towards nuclear industry courses in what will be a decades-long effort to supply the skills required to build, operate and maintain a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. Currently only two universities do in-depth research and ...

Publishers of globally respected academic journals are investigating the publication of papers linked to a foundation solely funded by one of the world’s biggest tobacco companies. At least three major academic publishers are reviewing how articles linked to the Foundation ...

Two Swinburne University astronomers are embarking on a major project that will unlock a flood of information on six million galaxies in the sector of the universe nearest our Milky Way galactic home. Edward Taylor and Michelle Cluver, both associate ...

Eating walnuts has proven to be effective in reducing academic stress, a new study by the University of South Australia says. The study, published in Nutrients in October 2022, suggests that consuming walnuts daily could promote overall-well being, counteract academic ...

The University of NSW will deliver a massive 17 per cent stipend increase to research students next year as part of a plan to ensure that they earn the equivalent of a living wage by 2024. Students holding higher degree ...

The Australian Research Council has released a simplified version of the national interest test which will see disciplinary experts assess grant applications, rather than civil servants. Announced on Thursday, the new changes aim to "significantly reduce the administrative burden for ...

Australia’s $100bn investment in health and medical research across the past two decades has failed to produce a strong local biopharmaceutical industry according to a new report, raising questions about whether the investment can be justified on a value for ...

Over 400 research projects from 32 major Australian universities have been greenlit for more than $221 million dollars as part of next year's round of the ARC Discovery Projects scheme. The 2023 ARC Discovery grants were distributed in all states ...

New research by Victoria University to ensure offside decisions are accurate and time-sensitive has proven effective as the first 2022 World Cup game kicks off.  After three years of research, the 2022 Qatar World Cup features new video technology that assists referees to rule on offsides.  The ...

Following the review of the Australian Research Council Act, the government is now seeking feedback from academics and researchers before its final report in March 2023. The consultation papers, open until mid-December, have identified nine major points to improve grant ...