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Risk factors for dog attacks on other dogs, cats

Dog attacks on dogs, cats

Dog attacks on other dogs or cats are traumatic events for pet owners – but what do we know about how commonly they occur, or how you might reduce the risk of your pet being involved?

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Re-examining residential risk as climate change intensifies

Residential floods

While stories about the stoic community response to the devastating Queensland and New South Wales floods might be inspiring, according to University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researcher in geography, environment and population, Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, the reality of global warming requires that we confront the human and economic costs head-on.

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When smoke gets in your vines

Bagging grapes to stop smoke taint

University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have found a promising new technology for overcoming smoke taint in grapes – a serious issue for grape and wine producers worldwide in the wake of recent devastating fires that have led to ruined and smoke-affected fruit and in some cases the loss of whole vineyards.

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Fulbright scholars continue career trajectory

Julian O’Shea and Katja Bignall-Daly

Two University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø alumni have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to continue their world-class research in law and sustainable transport solutions.

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Research Tuesdays: Covid pawsitive . . .

Labrador dog Research Tuesdays

Our most loyal companions could soon be among our most valuable frontline health workers.

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Study shows household and family ties significant in staving off dementia

Older man walking with son and grandson

In a global study, researchers in evolutionary medicine at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have found that people living in larger households are at reduced risk of dying from dementia and could stave off the progression of the disease for longer.

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Ageing in place successfully could be all about where you live

Man takes in the view of 911±¬ÁÏÍø CBD

Research from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø has shown that neighbourhood characteristics – from the location of medical services and how much green space there is, to the number of people involved in volunteer activities - can have a significant impact on older people’s ability to age successfully at home.

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University scientists lead the conversation on growing the space economy

Martian colony

The University of 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Professor Matthew Gilliham is guiding a session on the technologies needed to support long-term space habitation at the Andy Thomas Space Foundation 13th Australian Space Forum.  

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New appointments boost international expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and public engagement

University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Psychology Head of School

The University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø has welcomed two new international appointments - Professors Elaine Fox and Kevin Dutton - to its School of Psychology, deepening its research expertise in neuroscience and psychology, and psychopathy.

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Australia needs to ‘level up’ on research commercialisation

Mark Hutchinson

The University of 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Professor Mark Hutchinson who is President at Science and Technology Australia (STA) and Director of the Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), will address the National Press Club on why Australia needs to ‘level up’ on research commercialisation – and how to do it.

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