UNE solar farm good for budget and environment: Duncan
Along with earning a green tick of approval, the University of New England’s decision to develop its own solar farm is also good economics – the university's vice-chancellor has argued. UNE has announced that half its energy will soon come from ...
More »Australia-first study examines happiness in teens with autism
Deakin University researchers are examining happiness through the eyes of adolescents with autism. Wellbeing and autism researchers from Deakin's School of Psychology – led by professor Nicole Rinehart – said they hoped the results of this study would give a ...
More »Southern Cross, Liverpool FC pitch in for soccer academy
Southern Cross University has partnered with English Premier League powers Liverpool FC – scoring a goal for local school-aged soccer fans. The football club has opened its Australian International Academy; extending its global reach. Similar centres operate all around the world, teaching local ...
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Two hours of sun a day helps keep the myopia away: research
Children need to spend two hours a day outdoors to combat the increasing risk of short-sightedness, new Queensland University of Techology-led research has found. Short-sightedness – otherwise known as myopia or nearsightedness – is caused when light received by the eye doesn’t focus directly ...
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Unis get deadline to drop fossil fuel investments or face protests
Activists have organised student protests across seven university campuses that will go ahead if these institutions fail to commit to full fossil fuel divestment by the end of this week. Friday, April 15, is the deadline climate activists 350.org have set ...
More »Shergold maintains WSU’s refugee commitment
The top public servant in New South Wales refugee resettlement and recently re-installed Western Sydney University chancellor said the 20 per cent federal government cut to universities would not impede his institution’s efforts to give refugees accessible higher education. Professor Peter Shergold, ...
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