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Innovations for livability, resilience and adaptation

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:36:00 +1000
Register here for VCCCAR forum in Geelong.

Pure science

Professor Ian Chen
Wed, 01 May 2013 16:03:00 +1000
World's eye on unique water purification process.

Remove the stain

I am urging the NSW Government when it responds to the Committee's recommendations to think twice before allowing the archaic provocation defence to continue to be a stain on the NSW criminal justice system, says Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon.
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:06:00 +1000
Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon's appeal to NSW Government.

Where can Higher Degree Research at ADRI take you?

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:10:00 +1000
It's taking PhD candidate, Sarah Coates to the USA!

Gallipoli and the Nunawading Shire

Sergeant Stephen Sweetland was a clerk from Box Hill who had enlisted in the 8th Light Horse in September 1914 and was killed in June, 1915 from wounds he received at The Battle of the Nek.
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:03:00 +1000
The little picture often tells the big picture, says Dr Steve Cooke.

Morbid obesity a growing problem

Associate Professor Julie Pasco
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:36:00 +1000
Deakin study reveals 68 per cent increase.

The best yet

We are proud to fully embrace it for its power to help shape the research agenda on PNG as well as its contribution to building the friendship between our two countries, says Professor Lowe.
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:58:00 +1000
High level PNG Symposium pleases Professor David Lowe.

A mother's story

I was absolutely delighted to hear from Joyce that her daughter, who has struggled with Bipolar Disorder for many years, is now well a couple of years after commencing N-acetyl cysteine, says Professor Michael Berk.
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:41:00 +1000
Professor Michael Berk's research having positive impact.

Waiting for decisions

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:35:00 +1000
As Footygate rages, Martin Hardie asks: what does ASADA really do?

Wanted - Thinkers and Experts in Residence

Thinkers will be leaders in industry or academia who also bring broad based understanding of their field in the context of future thinking.
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:30:00 +1000
Applications for 2013 Round 1 funding now open.

Pioneering role goes global

Having an incorporated organisation provides many benefits, not the least of which is a forum for all of working in this area to share our latest research, says Associate Professor Felice Jacka.
Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:05:00 +1000
Associate Professor Felice Jacka brings together world diet and depression experts.

PNG Symposium Day Two

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Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:46:00 +1100
Radio Australia broadcasts from the 2013 symposium!

Oui to Carbon Nexus

I've attended JEC a number of times over the last 10 years and I haven't observed anything like the level of interest we experienced, says Associate Professor Bronwyn Fox.
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:14:00 +1100
Huge response to Deakin in Paris.

Prior opportunity

Prior's facilities are based in the foot hills of the famous Whistler Resort.
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:01:00 +1100
Hollie Acres is taking it to the natural, frosty limit.

Making soldiers safer

This award shows how Deakin University can work together with other organisations on research projects that have really tangible benefits, producing materials that help makes the lives of soldiers safer, says Dr Minoo Naebe.
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:59:00 +1100
Dr Minoo Naebe's research honoured by Defence Materials Technology Centre.

Do we have the right to eat ourselves to death?

There must be a time where the Government has to step in, that we have to have broader up-stream action, says Professor Kylie Ball.
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:57:00 +1100
Good question, says Professor Kylie Ball.

Next generation coaches

Imagine the way we can improve Australia as a sporting country if we can start doing a better job of educating and assisting all those wonderful mums and dads out there coaching down at the grassroots, says Kevin Sheedy.
Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:28:00 +1100
We must do what ever it takes to find them, says Kevin Sheedy.

The Legacy of Tim Winton

Tim Winton
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:27:00 +1100
ARC project to debate his contribution to Australia's culture.

Coup for Deakin researcher

Professor Fethi Mansouri
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:46:00 +1100
Professor Fethi Mansouri wins UNESCO Chair

Catalyst double

The mapping of the Victorian coast is being done by a team of researchers from Deakin's Warrnambool campus, headed by Dr Daniel Ierodiaconou.
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:12:00 +1100
Deakin featured on ABC TV's premier science show.

Deakin University acknowledges the traditional land owners of present campus sites.

20th August 2012