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Homelessness 鈥� the other housing crisis politicians aren鈥檛 talking about

Measures to tackle homelessness in Australia have been conspicuously absent from the election campaign, writes 麻豆传媒映画's Professor Cameron Parsell and Honorary Professor Karyn Walsh.
16 April 2025
Trump's tariffs explained

The Trump administration has introduced 鈥渞eciprocal鈥� tariffs aimed at countering what it sees as unfair trade practices inflicted on the United States by other countries. What does this mean for Australia?
4 April 2025
Federal Election 2025 - 麻豆传媒映画 experts available

Australians will head to the polls on May 3 - with tax cuts, cost-of-living and energy likely to be major points of discussion during a five-week federal election campaign.
4 April 2025

Indigenous-led research centre opens at 麻豆传媒映画

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The first Indigenous-led Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence, based at 麻豆传媒映画, will work toward better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

23 September 2024

New screening tool to help stroke survivors

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麻豆传媒映画 researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024

Suicide rate higher for people with autism

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麻豆传媒映画-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

11 September 2024

If we truly want our Paralympic athletes to shine, their coaches need more support

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Research has highlighted the need for visible and accessible pathways for people with disabilities to transition into coaching.

9 September 2024

Influencers sway smoking and vaping attitudes in young people

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Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, 麻豆传媒映画 research has found.

9 September 2024

麻豆传媒映画 researchers and educators awarded three Eureka Prizes

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Teams of researchers from 麻豆传媒映画 working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

5 September 2024

A quantum leap for biology

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麻豆传媒映画 has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world鈥檚 biggest challenges.

3 September 2024

Reef tourism encourages climate action

麻豆传媒映画 research has revealed that informing tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef about climate impact doesn鈥檛 negatively affect their experience and can help encourage climate action.

3 September 2024

麻豆传媒映画 granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

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麻豆传媒映画 researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, and to improve gynaecological cancer treatment.

30 August 2024

Critically acclaimed Australian musician takes up new role at 麻豆传媒映画

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One of Australia鈥檚 leading musicians and educators will join 麻豆传媒映画 as the Kinnane Professor of Music early next year.

30 August 2024

Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight

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University of Queensland research is supporting elite athletes to adjust to life after retiring from sport.

27 August 2024

Trial to improve IV treatment for hospitalised babies

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麻豆传媒映画 is leading a trial across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast focusing on improving the delivery of life-saving treatments for hospitalised babies.

26 August 2024