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Industry & Research
A Michigan research professor explains how NIH funding works − and what it means to suddenly lose a grant
In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has terminated more than US$2 billion in federal grants, according to a…
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Industry & Research
Charles Darwin uni loses $200,000 US research funding
A research contract valued at about $200,000 has been lost by Charles Darwin University (CDU) as a result of US President…
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Industry & Research
Trump: Aus research must disclose vaccine, transgender, DEI or China ties
Australian researchers who receive United States funding have been asked to disclose links to China and whether they agree with…
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Industry & Research
Industry and academics: How do 700+ job cuts at CSIRO support a Future Made in Australia?
Researchers from universities and institutes are confused as to how the Prime Minister expects to carry out his Future Made…
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Unis should talk less about themselves and more about who they serve: New WSU leader
Universities need to stop talking so much about themselves and focus on who they serve, says constitutional law expert George…
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Industry & Research
Australia a firm ‘no’ on joining EU’s Horizon Europe research program
Canada will join the EU’s massive research funding program, upping the pressure on the Australian government to explain why it…
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Industry & Research
Taxing part-time postgrad study: “Strange, punitive measure”
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, that is PhD or master's students, who undertake part-time study instead of full-time face…
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Industry & Research
Former WSU chancellor inaugural chair of newly independent ARC
Former Western Sydney University chancellor Peter Shergold is the powerful new chair of the Australian Research Council (ARC) which, following a…
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Top Stories
AC recipient Karen Grenfell happy to be recognised for mentorship work
The scientist playing a key role in the effort to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia by 2035, and then to…
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Industry & Research
Design students produce and sell their work in UNSW-industry partnership
A new university-industry partnership will see industrial design students from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) given the opportunity…
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Industry & Research
“We need to stop asking for 3% GDP”: R&D
A panel of academics and researchers at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) conference have said universities asking…
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Industry & Research
Equity research grants open
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has announced the first of its 2024-25 grants and scholarships, one…
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Top Stories
Shaping Australia awards spotlight universities’ nation-building role
A fire-retardant paint to save homes from bushfires and an easy-to-use blood sugar indicator that will change the lives of…
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Policy & Reform
Disadvantaged student studies to direct Accord funding
The Universities Accord final report has made 47 recommendations to the tertiary education sector to improve education outcomes and build…
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News
Academics named Australian of the Year
Two lifesaving medical researchers who are helping to cure melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, have been recognised…
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International Education
‘Making sense of the land by looking at the sky:’ Indigenous students at NASA
Six Indigenous students from Monash University's National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) are completing a 10-week internship at NASA's Jet Propulsion…
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Funding
Investment into tertiary study in NSW state budget
The Minns government's first NSW state budget released September 19 includes investment into higher education for essential workforces and an…
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Industry & Research
Monash partners with AFP to expand AI research program
Monash University has received a $4.4m funding boost to enhance its partnership with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), to support…
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Commentary
Australia needs a ‘knowledge economy’ fuelled by scientists and arts graduates: here’s why
The federal government has been asking for “bold ideas” to “reimagine” the future of Australian higher education for decades to…
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Opinion
AI best practice, the Accord, and HED
Since last November, the two focuses of higher education practitioners, leaders and commentators, have been the sector review of the…
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Industry & Research
New $1m Flinders’ research project to tackle food insecurity
A Flinders University researcher has received funding to reduce food insecurity in South Australia by enhancing food preservation, minimising waste,…
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News
An ‘uphill battle’ for women in STEM
Despite more women in Australia studying science, technology, engineering and maths than ever, students and professionals continue to face unconscious…
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Industry & Research
Victoria University star of the 2022 World Cup
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…
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Industry & Research
Researchers warn against herbal medicine: ‘natural is not always safe’
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have issued a warning about the potential health risks of herbal medicine after a…
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Industry & Research
Why changing your mind is good for you: podcast
Changing your mind increases your chances of success, a new study from the University of Queensland reveals, yet people seldom…
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