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Researchers identify link between excessive folate and gestational diabetes

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Adequate folate consumption is recommended for women in preconception and pregnancy to ensure cell growth and development.

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Eureka prize for vaccine and infectious disease group

Helen Marshall, Mark McMillan, Vicki Krause, Bing Wang with their Eureka Prizes. Photo:Mel Koutchavlis

University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have been recognised for their work in infectious diseases in this year's Australia Museum Eureka Prizes announced last week at the awards night in Sydney.

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Cultural framework deeply rooted in intimate relationships

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Researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have explored how cultural norms and beliefs have shaped the intimate relationships and attitudes of first-generation migrant and refugee women.

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New guides to strengthen climate reporting in energy sector

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New guidance to uplift climate disclosure reporting across the energy sector has been produced through a year-long collaboration between the peak body for energy generators and retailers, the Australian Energy Council, and the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø.

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Pain questionnaires adapted for young people with cerebral palsy

A boy with Cerebral Palsy sits in a wheelchair, smiling and playing with a toy with his carer.

Researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have taken existing questionnaires used to measure chronic pain and made them accessible for children and young people with cerebral palsy.

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Artificially sweetened beverage consumption lifts gestational diabetes risk

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Pregnant women who consume five or more drinks of artificially sweetened beverage (ASB) a week increase their risk of developing gestational diabetes by six per cent, new research from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø has found.

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University initiative the state’s best for gender equity

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A University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø network which has been helping female staff to achieve their full potential for three decades has been named the state’s best for gender equity.

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AFR awards University’s research commercialisation prowess

AFR Award

As part of its annual Higher Education Awards, the Australian Financial Review has acknowledged the University of 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s industry connections with an award for Research Commercialisation for its work with University spin-off company QuantX Labs.

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Leap for immersive innovation with new AI/VR lab

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One of Australia’s most advanced laboratories for immersive virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and simulation research has launched at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø.

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Help create a world-first Long COVID diagnostic test

Branka Grubor-Bauk

Researchers are seeking participants for a trial which could help create the world's first Long COVID diagnostic test.

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