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Newstart debate must focus on people not politics
A new report from University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø economists has added to the national debate about the Newstart Allowance, arguing that Newstart should be increased by as much as $120 a week and urging politicians to address the issue with maturity.
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Making high-value products from agricultural waste
Sunscreen from mushroom waste, healthy skincare products from apples and berries, and high-tech materials from Brussels sprout stalks – these are some high value products that could be first to market from a new $11 million research consortium led by the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø.
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ARC funds seven University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø projects
Seven University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers have collectively been awarded more than $5.7 million from the Federal Government to advance their work in diverse areas including ice shelf disintegration, medical image datasets, organ donation, and the evolution of pest species.
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World’s top 100 for Computer Science at Uni of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø
Computer science students at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø are now studying at one of the world’s top 100 universities in their field.
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Heavier birth weight linked to childhood allergies
New research shows that the more a baby weighs at birth relative to its gestational age the higher the risk they will suffer from childhood allergies.
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Uni of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø to widen scope of education through online learning
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø will educate thousands of additional students online over the next five years, thanks to a new partnership with the world’s leading learning company, Pearson.
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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs
A study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive the vaccine.
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Law students support appellants
Law students from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø are providing free advice to people who are appealing their case at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
STEM interest drives boost in Uni of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø applications
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has experienced an increase in first-preference applications for its undergraduate degrees for 2020, with strong interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs.
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