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How sweet is it really? Non-nutritive sweeteners and the control of blood sugar levels

Non-nutritive sweeteners are often perceived as healthier than sugar, but new findings have confirmed new ways they may interact with sugar handling in the body.
University researchers named as nation leading

In the 2025 Research magazine published by The Australian newspaper today, seven University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers have been named as leaders in fields such as chemical kinetics and catalysis, combustion and propulsion, and geometry.
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Ancient hot water on Mars points to habitable past

New research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, revealing the planet may have been habitable at some point in its past.
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Thales Australia and University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø partner to explore long-range counter UAS laser technology

Thales Australia and University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø partner to explore laser technology.
International recognition for Highly Cited Researchers

More than 20 University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers have been recognised for their outstanding work in the Clarivate annual global list of Highly Cited Researchers (HCR).
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Funding boost for tech learning equips students for the future

The Computer Science Education Research (CSER) Group at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has secured $755,000 in funding with support from the Australian Government Department of Education to continue its National Lending Library program until the end of 2025.
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How can brands address growing consumer scepticism?

Transparency and effective communication are critical for brands to gain and keep consumer trust according to new research.
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Robotics students pit their skills on global stage

The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Rover Team has been selected as one of only seven teams globally to participate in the IEEE Telepresence Competition on Saturday 16 November (ACDT).
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Australian duckweed launches into space

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, headquartered at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, has sent its first payload of duckweed into space, jumping aboard a sounding rocket launched by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) as part of its MAPHEUS 15 mission.
Rising proportion of ‘forever renters’ requires policy rethink

University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø research suggests Australia’s tax and housing systems need reform, with analysis finding three in five Australian private renters expect they will never be able to own their own home.
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