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Pre-established gender norms hinder migrant men's access to sexual and reproductive healthcare

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Refugee and migrant men are bringing the cultural, gender and sexual norms from their countries of origin into their idea of sexual and reproductive healthcare in their countries of resettlement, researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have found.

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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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