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Super seven shine light on STEM opportunities

Six of the seven Superstars of STEM stand together and smile into the camera.

Seven outstanding women researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have been recognised among Australia’s Superstars of STEM for 2023-24.

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2022 soccer World Cup winners and losers

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Simulation modelling shows that the FIFA World Cup which kicks off on 21 November in Qatar, is most likely to be won either by Brazil or Argentina.

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University research excellence highly cited

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Fourteen University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have been named for their outstanding work in the Clarivate annual global list of Highly Cited Researchers (HCR).

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Public calls for more proactive pet laws

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Public opinion is shifting to wanting a more proactive approach to animal welfare rather than a reactive approach to animal cruelty.

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Outstanding alumni receive top awards

Distinguished University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø alumni awards

Seven outstanding University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø graduates have been recognised for their significant contributions to their professions and communities with Distinguished Alumni Awards.

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Project fights food waste in tourism

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A new research project that focusses on how to reduce food waste in the tourism industry could contribute to lasting environmentally-friendly change.

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Fellowships acknowledge interdisciplinary educators

A collage of Professor Rachel Ankeny and Professor Peng Bi. They are smiling into the camera.

Two University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers, Professor Rachel Ankeny from the School of Humanities, and Professor Peng Bi from the School of Public Health, have been elected as fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.

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Harnessing rainwater for self-sufficient veggie gardens

Harnessing rainwater for self-sufficient veggie gardens

With the rising cost of living and vegetables becoming more expensive, University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø research has found that 65 per cent of 911±¬ÁÏÍø homes can grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient by using their own rainwater.

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World-first technology to suppress invasive mice

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Researchers at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have released their first findings on the potential effectiveness of revolutionary gene drive technology to control invasive mice.

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Major cerebral palsy gene revealed

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 identified the gene that is the most common genetic cause of cerebral palsy, increasing the chances of finding better treatments for the debilitating disease.

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