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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 The new two-part report, ‘Research Misconduct in Australia’ finds that over 500 Australian research papers have been retracted … Continued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

Skykraft secures >$100M of investment to transform Air Traffic Management

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16 October 2023, Canberra – Skykraft, the world’s only comprehensive space-enabled Air Traffic Management (ATM) service provider, has completed a planned funding round. This investment will provide over AUD$100 million to take Skykraft through to the deployment of the initial air traffic management constellation in 2025. ‘Skykraft’s space-based ATM capability will deliver on a clearly … Continued

Thai health improvement program helps prevent weight gain in people with early psychosis

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Researchers from Australia and Thailand are calling to change the treatment methods for those experiencing early psychosis to help improve their life expectancy rates.   The call comes as a result of a new study co-led by Professor Daniel Bressington from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Assistant Professor Dr Soontareeporn Meepring from Chulalongkorn University and Professor … Continued

CDU law experts call for government parental leave reform

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Law experts from Charles Darwin University (CDU) are calling on the Federal Government to increase paid parental leave by nearly three times the current amount. The research, which compares Australia with countries that have similar economies, shows we are lagging behind on parenteral leave entitlements. Australia adopted a government funded national parental leave scheme in … Continued