News: research
Grants support transformative research

Two University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É researchers, Professor Derek Abbott and Professor Alan Collins, have been named Australian Research Council (ARC) 2024 Australian Laureate Fellows for their work in transforming terahertz biosensing and unearthing the secrets of our planet.
University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É heart specialist receives US honour

Highly respected University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É heart specialist Professor Prash Sanders has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Clinical Scientist of the Year Award from the Heart Rhythm Society in the United States.
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Driving stewardship in the automotive industry

Researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É have taken a closer look at the importance of stewardship in the automotive industry with an aim to improving sustainability.
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Fellowships grants build industry connections

The University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É has been awarded over $2.5 million in funding to activate six innovative research projects as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowships scheme.Â
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More research supports androgen treatment for breast cancer

A study by researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É has provided new insight into the fight against breast cancer.
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Autistic children the real winners from online gaming

Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É indicating the popular pastime can help improve social skills and expand friendship networks.
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Genetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of cases

The world’s largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics has discovered genetic defects are most likely responsible for more than a quarter of cases in Chinese children, rather than a lack of oxygen at birth as previously thought.
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Teaching older dogs new tricks for a longer life

Keeping the mind active as we age is often recommended to ward off or improve symptoms of dementia in people, but can the same advice also be put into practice for pet dogs as they enter their twilight years?
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University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É scores highly in subject rankings

The University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É has retained its position among the world’s top universities, with the release of the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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Australia’s potential as a global leader for surgical AI

Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first there needs to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É experts.
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