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Australia must learn from China on environment: Deakin study
Australia must learn from China on environment: Deakin study Developed nations like Australia can learn from China in reaching global sustainability goals, according to the first comprehensive study on the effectiveness of China's world-leading environmental investment.
12 Jul 2018
Media release
Study uncovers forgotten Aboriginal names for Melbourne suburbs
Study uncovers forgotten Aboriginal names for Melbourne suburbs A Deakin University study has identified Aboriginal names for Melbourne suburbs including Fitzroy, Brunswick, St Kilda and North Melbourne.
11 Jul 2018
Media release
New international project examines impact of hypoglycaemia
New international project examines impact of hypoglycaemia A Deakin psychology researcher has joined an international project pushing for a re-think on how diabetes is treated, with an aim to address one of the condition's most common and serious complications - hypoglycaemia.
11 Jul 2018
Media release
Deakin students showcase designs for Indian children's centres
Deakin students showcase designs for Indian children's centres Deakin architecture students will this month present proposals for a series of Indian maternal care and children's early learning centres, designed in collaboration with local stakeholders during a study tour of the southwest city of Udupi.
10 Jul 2018
Media release
Brain stimulation trial to help those with autism improve social skills
Brain stimulation trial to help those with autism improve social skills A team of Deakin University scientists is working to show if magnetic brain stimulation can help improve social understanding in young people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with a world-first trial.
10 Jul 2018
Media release
New study shows melatonin may help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease
New study shows melatonin may help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease A recent study in the Journal of Pineal Research has gone one step beyond the known positive effect of melatonin on memory with an important breakthrough that shows melatonin might actually help to protect brain cell health against the onslaught of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
3 Jul 2018
Media release
Study gives PNG people a voice in debate on China's Pacific aid
Study gives PNG people a voice in debate on China's Pacific aid A Deakin University study has found that while Papua New Guinea is yet to reach a uniform view of the aid it receives from China, Australia's influence in the Pacific region was under threat.
3 Jul 2018
Media release
Post-menopausal women should jump to help prevent falls: Deakin study
Post-menopausal women should jump to help prevent falls: Deakin study A new study published yesterday in Osteoporosis International has found that 'explosive power' such as in jumping might be key to help post-menopausal women with osteoporosis to keep their balance and help to prevent falls.
26 Jun 2018
Media release
Deakin study shows Vic inland wetlands storing $6 billion in carbon stocks
Deakin study shows Vic inland wetlands storing $6 billion in carbon stocks Victoria's inland wetlands lock away the annual emissions of 185,000 people, or roughly the population of Geelong, according to the state's first ever tally of the valuable environmental resources.
25 Jun 2018
Media release
Rise of the machines: Deakin report examines future of freight
Rise of the machines: Deakin report examines future of freight Australians could get their groceries from autonomously-driven mobile stores, while drones could replace the humble postman in just 20 years, according to a Deakin investigation into the future of Australia's supply chain.
21 Jun 2018
Media release
Deakin study develops new digital technology resource for teachers
Deakin study develops new digital technology resource for teachers Deakin University researchers have developed a new resource for teachers to better understand how their students are using technology outside the classroom to support student learning.
20 Jun 2018
Media release
The Wilson Foundation invests more than $1 million in mental health research at Deakin's Food and Mood Centre
The Wilson Foundation invests more than $1 million in mental health research at Deakin's Food and Mood Centre The Wilson Foundation will invest $1 million to support Deakin University's Food & Mood Centre to further its cutting-edge research linking the human gut microbiome to mental and brain health.
18 Jun 2018
Media release
SPARK Deakin selects 10 startups for Accelerator class of 2018
SPARK Deakin selects 10 startups for Accelerator class of 2018 A peer-to-peer designer clothing rental network and an online hub for custom-built artificial intelligence algorithms are among 10 promising startups chosen to take part in this year's SPARK Deakin Accelerator program.
14 Jun 2018
Media release
Deakin congratulates recipients of 2018 Queen's Birthday honours
Deakin congratulates recipients of 2018 Queen's Birthday honours Deakin University recognises and congratulates its staff, alumni and friends awarded Queen's Birthday honours in 2018.
11 Jun 2018
Media release
United States border policy is a violation of child rights: Deakin expert
United States border policy is a violation of child rights: Deakin expert The United States is failing to afford children their most basic rights and is intentionally depriving them as a means of pushing hard-line immigration policy, according to a Deakin children's law and international human rights researcher.
7 Jun 2018
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Survey seeks to help Chinese mothers gain breastfeeding confidence
Survey seeks to help Chinese mothers gain breastfeeding confidence A novel study is underway to explore the current infant feeding practices of Chinese mothers in Australia to help them achieve the best health outcome for both themselves and their baby.
6 Jun 2018
Media release
Eight things supermarkets should do on top of straw ban: Waste expert
Eight things supermarkets should do on top of straw ban: Waste expert A Deakin waste management expert has praised measures adopted by Australia's major supermarkets to address the country's waste crisis, but said they needed to go further.
6 Jun 2018
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Electronic bracelets could work if parole granted earlier: Deakin expert
Electronic bracelets could work if parole granted earlier: Deakin expert The use of electronic bracelets for young offenders could be a good move if it meant early parole, and as long as funds weren񴠤iverted from parole officer training, according to a Deakin criminology expert.
6 Jun 2018
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Fast food companies not doing enough to address obesity crisis: Deakin report Water should be the default drink for kids' fast food meals, while kilojoules in meal deals should be cut, according to Deakin researchers who have undertaken a first-of-its-kind evaluation of nutrition policies at Australia's biggest takeaway outlets.
28 May 2018
Media release
Deakin Art Gallery welcomes Boneta-Maria Mabo: Immersed
Deakin Art Gallery welcomes Boneta-Maria Mabo: Immersed Deakin University Art Gallery is celebrating the work of First Nations artists with a series of events launching this National Reconciliation Week including an exhibition from emerging artist Boneta-Marie Mabo.
28 May 2018
Media release
Australia must learn from China on environment: Deakin study
Australia must learn from China on environment: Deakin study Developed nations like Australia can learn from China in reaching global sustainability goals, according to the first comprehensive study on the effectiveness of China's world-leading environmental investment.
12 Jul 2018
Media release
Study uncovers forgotten Aboriginal names for Melbourne suburbs
Study uncovers forgotten Aboriginal names for Melbourne suburbs A Deakin University study has identified Aboriginal names for Melbourne suburbs including Fitzroy, Brunswick, St Kilda and North Melbourne.
11 Jul 2018
Media release
New international project examines impact of hypoglycaemia
New international project examines impact of hypoglycaemia A Deakin psychology researcher has joined an international project pushing for a re-think on how diabetes is treated, with an aim to address one of the condition's most common and serious complications - hypoglycaemia.
11 Jul 2018
Media release

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