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Food scientist is new head of agriculture, food and wine

An internationally recognised food scientist has been appointed the new Head of the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine.
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Funding battery breakthrough

A University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø designed and patented battery technology - which could revolutionise electricity storage by providing a far safer, cheaper and more reliable model than those already on the market - has secured a $1 million research contract to bring it to market.
Students perform six-hour Guitarathon
Classical guitar students from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's Elder Conservatorium of Music will embark on a six-hour performance marathon. In its third year the successful event will kick off at 12.00 pm, Sunday 3 November in Elder Hall.
Glenthorne Farm transfers to State for new national park

Glenthorne National Park has taken a major step closer to becoming a reality, with the official transfer of land from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø to the State Government now signed.
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Driverless cars could lead to more traffic congestion

Driverless cars could worsen traffic congestion in the coming decades, partly because of drivers’ attitudes to the emerging technology and a lack of willingness to share their rides.
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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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