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Guides target international research student experience

10 July 2017

A new series of booklets aims to improve outcomes for international postgraduate research students, and support their supervisors and training managers.

Old antibiotic could form new depression treatment

7 July 2017

An antibiotic used mostly to treat acne has been found to improve the quality of life for people with major depression, in a world-first clinical trial from Deakin University.

Deakin algorithm decrypts brain-on-chip signals

6 July 2017

IISRI researchers are helping to measure the brain's response to stimuli, with huge potential for breakthrough research - in areas ranging from mental health to artificial intelligence.

Deakin and ABS partner to improve public engagement with online surveys

5 July 2017

Deakin University is partnering with the Australian Bureau of Statistics to help improve the public's interaction with the agency, including online.

Boost for Deakin research empowering women and girls

4 July 2017

Deakin's innovative inclusion program ALLPlay has received a boost thanks to MECCA Brands' MECCA M-Power initiative, which aims to empower women and girls around the world by championing education, independence and entrepreneurship.

Lifelong approach to physical activity best for brain health

4 July 2017

A new review published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has integrated evidence that engaging in lifelong physical activity can benefit brain health and may also be protective against cognitive decline and dementia in late life.

36 new Chinese scholarships to boost Deakin and Warrnambool region

4 July 2017

Thirty six new scholarships will be offered in China over the next three years to support international students at the Deakin's Warrnambool Campus.

Deakin biostatistician named 'STEM superstar'

3 July 2017

IPAN's Dr Karen Lamb will join a national program promoting the achievements of women in science and technology.

Fourth industrial revolution is here, claims ARC Laureate Fellow

3 July 2017

World-leading IT expert, Professor Svetha Venkatesh, is using pattern recognition and machine learning to explore frontiers in medicine, materials, mental health and many other sectors

Religiosity enhances Muslims' citizenship

30 June 2017

A major international research project has shown that, for most Muslims, religious values enhance their sense of citizenship and ability to be just, open and caring people.

Skin cancer costs Victoria 30 times more to treat than prevent

30 June 2017

Skin cancer costs Victoria's public hospitals more than $50 million a year and remains Australia's most common cancer, despite being largely preventable, new research from Deakin University and Cancer Council Victoria has found.

Australian, agile, adaptable: Study shows what it takes to run a successful small business in China for China

30 June 2017

Simply being Australian can be the first step to success for agile and adaptable entrepreneurs setting up small businesses in China, a Deakin University study has found.

High-prevalence mental health disorders cost society billions

29 June 2017

New research puts a price on high-prevalence mental health conditions.

Mannequins go high-tech

29 June 2017

A multi-disciplinary project to assess medical students in life support is making a difference to learners and teachers.

Seven tax sins to avoid when lodging this year's return

29 June 2017

As the end of another financial year approaches, Deakin University financial planning expert Associate Professor Adrian Raftery (aka Mr Taxman) has some timely advice for avoiding the most common tax mistakes.

Swim coaches sense change

29 June 2017

New technology from Deakin's Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation expands the potential for remote coaching.

Who has authority to speak for a river?

29 June 2017

A Deakin researcher is investigating the 'unstable relations' between Indigenous people and environmentalism in Australia.

Research with a difference for reproductive health

28 June 2017

Earthquakes and border blockades are uncommon barriers to completing a PhD, but a Deakin researcher has overcome them both.

Study shows sugar tax would benefit low income groups

28 June 2017

A major criticism of the public health lobby񳠰roposed sugar sweetened beverage tax - that it would unfairly punish disadvantaged groups - has been debunked by new research from Deakin's Global Obesity Centre.