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VR experience gets paramedicine students connected

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Connecting students through virtual reality (VR) can help better prepare and support students to tackle work placements, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says. In a first of its kind study in the paramedicine sector, VR technology is being used by CDU’s Paramedic Course Coordinator Sam Willis to facilitate communities of practice connecting students and providing them … Continued

Leading universities join Uniseed venture fund to invest in future of Australian innovation

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Monash University joins as partner, along with the University of Newcastle, UTS, Western Sydney University, and Macquarie University. This move, which doubles the number of research partners in the fund from five to 10, expands Uniseed’s investible innovation universe and provides access to the majority of commercial output from Australian Research Organisations.   Uniseed, Australia’s … Continued

New study examines the support needs and barriers of victim-survivors of sexual exploitation in Australia

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Today the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) released research exploring the support needs of victim-survivors of sexual exploitation in Australia, and the barriers that exist to support them. The report, undertaken in collaboration with Australian Red Cross and Project Respect, highlights the need for flexible and responsive service delivery to address the complex and varied … Continued

Independent watchdog essential to combat research misconduct

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Media Release | Sunday 12 November 2023 The Australia Institute is calling for the establishment of an independent research integrity watchdog, with a new report raising serious concerns about research misconduct, including data fabrication, falsification and plagiarism. The new two-part report, ‘Research Misconduct in Australia’ finds that over 500 Australian research papers have been retracted … Continued

The Australian names Monash University number one in research for 2024

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Monash University has been named Australia’s top research institution by The Australian in its annual list of the country’s top researchers and research institutions.   Of the 250 fields of academic endeavour identified by The Australian Research Magazine 2024 list, a Monash researcher was in first place in 32 of the fields, and Monash as … Continued

Drought resilience framework is needed as NT expects extreme heat

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As the Northern Territory continues to experience extreme weather conditions, Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers are investigating the role community leaders play in building resilience during times of drought. Findings from the study will help develop a drought resilience framework to help prepare and strengthen the community’s response when drought occurs. Projections show that in … Continued

DS3-Global granted Australian Patent for Revolutionary DROPS Solution, Redefining Emergency Accommodation for Displaced Communities

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  DS3-Global granted Australian Patent for Revolutionary DROPS Solution, Redefining Emergency Accommodation for Displaced Communities  Melbourne, Australia — 4 October 2023 – DS3-Global, an innovative Australian company changing the delivering of humanitarian aid, is thrilled to announce the granting of an Australian patent for its groundbreaking DROPS solution. This patent underscores the uniqueness and … Continued

CDU hosts first Northern Territory Research Bazaar

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) will host the Northern Territory’s first Research Bazaar this week, an event aimed at supporting and enhancing research excellence across the globe. The two-day Research Bazaar (ResBaz) Northern Territory held at CDU’s Waterfront campus, will see students, researchers and professionals from across the NT descend on Darwin to learn and share … Continued

Conservation starts in your own backyard when it comes to protecting Australia’s biodiversity

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Knowledge about where and why vulnerable species choose habitats to live is vital when driving and supporting community conservation, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) expert says.   CDU’s Research Lecturer Dr Mariana Campbell showed just how vital community engagement was in a study of one of Australia’s most vulnerable turtles, the Mary River turtle (Elusor … Continued

Schneider Electric and Boston University Joint-Study Reveals Over 2 million New Jobs Can Be Created During the Transition to Net-Zero Buildings

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Results offer micro-scale view of green employment opportunities from deploying low-carbon technologies in retrofit and new buildings Even with conservative estimations, the journey to net-zero buildings could generate more than 141 million job years Sydney, Australia, 18 October 2023 – Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with … Continued