Six Indigenous students from Monash University's National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) are completing a 10-week internship at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California. Any First Nation student completing a science, technology, engineering or maths degree (STEM) in an Australian ...
More »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 increase in funding for vocational education and training (VET.) Increasing public sector employment is a priority for the 2023-24 spending, ...
More »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 its groundbreaking research into AI technology and combating digital crime.Funds from the Commonwealth Confiscated Assets Account will expand Monash's AI ...
More »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 come. An interim report for the Universities Accord was released in July. Feedback on this draft is due today. While ...
More »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 interim report of the Australian Universities Accord, and the potential effects of artificial intelligence (AI). Both have also been a ...
More »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, and providing healthy options in food relief banks. Through the new Australian Research Council industry fellowship, Flinders Professor Svetlana Bogomolova ...
More »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 bias and unsupportive work environments, according to a new report. Researchers from the South Australian Academy for Gender Equity in ...
More »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 years of research, the 2022 Qatar World Cup features new video technology that assists referees to rule on offsides. The ...
More »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 study revealed bak kut teh soup could cause liver failure. The study analysed four different types of locally purchased packet ...
More »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 do so. According to the researchers, people tend to change their mind to correct an error they made. "If you ...
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