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Babies breastfed longer have healthier weight in early childhood

23 January 2020

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Deakin researchers to build Australian-first motion simulator

22 January 2020

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Flagging a time of collective mourning and respect for Country
Flagging a time of collective mourning and respect for Country Aboriginal flags across Deakin University campuses have been lowered to half-mast in a symbolic expression of mourning and respect for the parts of Australia ravaged by bushfires.
16 Jan 2020
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FOMO trumps global fear as investors pursue returns in 2020
FOMO trumps global fear as investors pursue returns in 2020 Investors must desensitise to global volatility, avoid panic selling and make the most of record-low interest rates to secure meaningful sharemarket returns in 2020, according to Deakin Associate Professor of Finance Victor Fang.
16 Jan 2020
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Deakin research to determine if fussy kids are touch sensitive
Deakin research to determine if fussy kids are touch sensitive Thousands of children are putting their palates to the test these school holidays to uncover the role texture plays in picky eating, as part of an international citizen science experiment.
15 Jan 2020
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Deakin establishes new Bushfire Relief Residential Scholarships Deakin University has established a new accommodation scholarship to help current and commencing students impacted by the bushfires. Up to 25 Bushfire Relief Residential Scholarships, each worth around $12,000, are now available and will cover the yearly cost of student accommodation.
13 Jan 2020
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Vale Professor Geoff Wilson AM, Deakin's fourth Vice-Chancellor
Vale Professor Geoff Wilson AM, Deakin's fourth Vice-Chancellor The Deakin community pays tribute to and acknowledges the sad loss of Professor Geoff Wilson AM, who passed away on 9 January.
13 Jan 2020
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Deakin reveals most popular 2020 courses for school-leavers
Deakin reveals most popular 2020 courses for school-leavers Deakin has revealed its most popular courses chosen by more than 5500 school-leavers from Victoria and Queensland as part of the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre's (VTAC) 2019 December round of offers.
10 Jan 2020
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Deakin study shows fish behaviour remains normal as ocean acidifies
Deakin study shows fish behaviour remains normal as ocean acidifies The world's most comprehensive study of the impacts of ocean acidification on coral reef fish behaviour has found that fish are not affected in the way previous studies suggest.
9 Jan 2020
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Top tips for looking after thirsty backyard birds this summer
Top tips for looking after thirsty backyard birds this summer A Deakin wildlife expert is urging people to provide plenty of water ? and even ice cubes - for backyard birds this summer, as the long dry spell and early fire season continue to devastate native animal populations.
19 Dec 2019
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New biogel boosts cell survival in damaged brain tissue
New biogel boosts cell survival in damaged brain tissue Scientists have discovered a novel method to implant healthy stem cells into the brain, allowing them to grow and repair damaged tissue, offering possible new treatments for people with brain injuries, Parkinson's disease and stroke patients.
19 Dec 2019
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Elite cricketers getting stretched at the nets: Deakin
Elite cricketers getting stretched at the nets: Deakin With cricket season in full swing across Australia, a Deakin-led study that reveals the popularity of 'old school' training methods is giving representative and grassroots players and coaches some food for thought.
19 Dec 2019
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Is Santa real? Why an honest answer won't kill Christmas magic
Is Santa real? Why an honest answer won't kill Christmas magic It's the dreaded question many a frazzled parent has shut down in fear of ruining Christmas for their kids ? 'is Santa real?'
18 Dec 2019
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Just seagrass to us but a powerhouse for fish, Deakin study shows
Just seagrass to us but a powerhouse for fish, Deakin study shows A new study has, for the first time, put a value on the contribution of coastal ecosystems to the diet of fish, estimating it is worth $80 million a year to Australian fisheries.
18 Dec 2019
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Psychologists essential to address gut-brain link in IBD treatment
Psychologists essential to address gut-brain link in IBD treatment Half of the 85,000 Australians affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have experienced mental distress but do not have access to psychological support alongside their regular treatment, according to the first national survey of those living with the disease.
16 Dec 2019
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Warrnambool research centre tests trucks running on water A new Deakin University research centre in Warrnambool could make clean, quiet trucking, a reality - and position Warrnambool and the broader South-West region to tap into the world's growing, multi-billion-dollar, hydrogen market.
16 Dec 2019
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LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fibre rapid oxidation technology from Bureau Veritas LeMond Carbon ('LeMond') is pleased to announce the results of an independent technical audit conducted by Bureau Veritas ('BV') of its revolutionary carbon fiber manufacturing process.
13 Dec 2019
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Electrons 'firing' at opening of Deakin's hi-tech energy storage centre
Electrons 'firing' at opening of Deakin's hi-tech energy storage centre A hi-tech energy storage centre that will develop solutions to Australia's future energy needs and places the Victorian workforce at the centre of scientific innovation is now officially open.
13 Dec 2019
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Deakin and Mastercard trialling a new digital identity service
Deakin and Mastercard trialling a new digital identity service Deakin has partnered with Mastercard to test a prototype digital identity service that aims to verify a person's identity immediately, safely and securely.
12 Dec 2019
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Deakin first Australian university to offer accredited cyber security courses
Deakin first Australian university to offer accredited cyber security courses Deakin will be the first university in Australia to offer a fully accredited cyber security qualification, under Australia's first cyber security course accreditation scheme.
11 Dec 2019
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Deakin research finds security companies not always safest option in domestic violence
Deakin research finds security companies not always safest option in domestic violence A Deakin criminologist researching the way private security companies work with victims of domestic violence says better regulation is needed to reduce the risk of further harm to victims.
11 Dec 2019
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High ATAR not the only path to success, says Deakin expert
High ATAR not the only path to success, says Deakin expert As Victorian school leavers prepare to receive their VCE results, a Deakin education expert is urging students not to be too disappointed if their ATAR isn't what they had hoped.
11 Dec 2019
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