Research news

Improving our parks

Playing equipmebt
Mon, 21 May 2012 14:34:00 +1000
Four times more people used upgraded facilities, says Dr Jenny Veitch.

Drink less and save more

Glass of wine.
Mon, 21 May 2012 14:19:00 +1000
Economic savings and health benefits will flow from drinking less alcohol.

Food for thought

Professor Martin Caraher
Thu, 17 May 2012 12:19:00 +1000
Thinker in residence Professor Martin Caraher on First Bite.

Vitamin D, pregnancy and childhood growth

Associate Professor Julie Pasco
Tue, 08 May 2012 10:28:00 +1000
Bupa grant allows Associate Professor Julie Pasco to study the links.

Aquaculture research honoured

Dr Giovanni Turchini
Tue, 08 May 2012 09:54:00 +1000
Dr Giovanni Turchini wins new award.

Get on with the play!

Get on with the play!
Wed, 02 May 2012 09:50:00 +1000
Dr Paul Turner has some advice for football broadcasters.

The past that is still with us

We want to start by paying tribute to the special role of journalists in writing contemporary history which is why we have chosen Hugh and George to be the guest speakers as we launch the group in June, says Professor David Lowe.
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:13:00 +1000
Australian first for ADRI historians.

Listen to the voice of Dissent

Professor Linda Hancock
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:11:00 +1000
Government needs to act ethically and morally on gambling reform!

Science under attack

Science communication is fun, there are so many great stories in science to be told, and that is why I love what I do, says Robyn Williams.
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:15:00 +1000
And it's time to fight back, Robyn Williams tells Deakin researchers.

Deakin in India

India
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:59:00 +1000
It's not a one way flow, says Ravneet Pawha

"A thinking woman sleeps with monsters"

Adrienne Rich
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:03:00 +1000
Dr Cassandra Atherton pays tribute to Adrienne Rich.

CADET a boon to research, too

Professor Lee Astheimer
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:31:00 +1000
It can be a pipeline of research students, says Professor Lee Astheimer.

Mateship before Meatloaf

Melbourne Cricket Ground
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:52:00 +1000
That's the way to get the kids to the footy, David Bednall tells Herald Sun.

Media Wars and Digital Laws - Facts, Fears and Finkelstein

Alfred Deakin Research Institute
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:02:00 +1000
Second Deakin Policy Forum set for April 24th.

Fast track your research career

Alfred Deakin
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:35:00 +1100
Applications for 2013 Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Fellowships are now open.

Understanding a killer disease

ABARES Chief Scientist, Dr Kim Ritman (left) Dean Phillips and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig.
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:11:00 +1100
Dean Phillips wins major award.

The dingo can do it

Reintroducing predators such as dingoes and Tasmanian devils into landscapes may help protect Australia's diminishing biodiversity.
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:48:00 +1100
They can help protect our biodiversity, says Dr Euan Ritchie.

Prestigious honour for Professor Michael Berk

Deakin University’s Professor Michael Berk
Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:03:00 +1100
Shares major RANZCP research award for 2012.

Win a trip to Queensland

Entries are now open for the University's 2012 competition, closing on April 16th.
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:52:00 +1100
Entries for Three Minute Thesis now open.

Revolutionary research honoured

Professor John Endler and Deakin research colleague Dr Laura Kelley.
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:15:00 +1100
Professor John Endler made a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.

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

1st September 2011