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From crustaceans to camels: Deakin study tracks dingo diets

22 October 2018

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North East Victoria to become world leaders in fight against obesity

18 October 2018

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Deakin's approach to engineering education features at international congress
Deakin's approach to engineering education features at international congress At the recent FISITA World Automotive Congress, Associate Professor Bernard Rolfe discussed how Deakin re-engineered its engineering program.
23 Oct 2018
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From crustaceans to camels: Deakin study tracks dingo diets
From crustaceans to camels: Deakin study tracks dingo diets Deakin University has published the largest, most comprehensive study of the dingo's diet, finding Australia's top predator dines out on at least 229 different vertebrate species, including dozens of threatened animals, as well as pests.
22 Oct 2018
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North East Victoria to become world leaders in fight against obesity
North East Victoria to become world leaders in fight against obesity Twelve local government areas in Victoria's north-east will take part in an innovative program to reduce the region's childhood obesity rates, thanks to $4.1 million in funding announced today.
18 Oct 2018
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Performing a tackle more dangerous than being tackled: Deakin research
Performing a tackle more dangerous than being tackled: Deakin research Deakin University researchers have found elite players who injure their shoulders are most likely to cause the damage while performing a tackle, rather than being tackled.
17 Oct 2018
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Deakin welcomes national strategy into obesity prevention Deakin?s Institute for Health Transformation has welcomed the COAG Health Council?s commitment to develop a national obesity strategy.
16 Oct 2018
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Defying destruction
Defying destruction Prosecuting crimes such as genocide and cultural destruction is difficult, but new techniques can be used to provide evidence of its destruction.
15 Oct 2018
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Global warming growing taller, bigger plants in arctic and alpine areas
Global warming growing taller, bigger plants in arctic and alpine areas A new paper co-authored by nearly 130 scientists around the world, including a Deakin University botanist, has shown that global warming is having a significant effect on one of our most delicate ecosystems.
10 Oct 2018
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Studying our coastlines from the sea and the sky
Studying our coastlines from the sea and the sky Drones, remotely operated underwater vehicles, advanced sonar, and a purpose-built research vessel are just some of the high-tech tools used by Deakin's Marine Mapping group.
9 Oct 2018
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Stepping into space: what are our ethical obligations?
Stepping into space: what are our ethical obligations? Space exploration is a fascinating frontier for science, but we need to consider its ethical, health and environmental implications, claims Deakin bioethicist Evie Kendal.
8 Oct 2018
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2018 Alfred Deakin International Commercial Arbitration Moot
2018 Alfred Deakin International Commercial Arbitration Moot Deakin Law School takes home top prize.
4 Oct 2018
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Boost for PFAS research
Boost for PFAS research Deakin researchers have been awarded funding for an ARC Special Research Initiative ? the PFAS Remediation Research Program.
2 Oct 2018
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Don't be complacent this hay fever season: Deakin pollen expert
Don't be complacent this hay fever season: Deakin pollen expert Hayfever sufferers should get tested for undiagnosed asthma in the lead up to this year's allergy season, the head of Deakin University's pollen counting and forecasting facility Deakin AIRwatch has warned.
27 Sep 2018
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World-first Deakin study shows early trauma affects birds' song memory
World-first Deakin study shows early trauma affects birds' song memory New Deakin research linking early trauma in birds with their ability to remember important songs used for survival could have implications for human development.
26 Sep 2018
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Deakin-led team takes out highest honour at Victorian design awards
Deakin-led team takes out highest honour at Victorian design awards
24 Sep 2018
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Deakin launches $1.5m facility for next-gen metal fabrication
Deakin launches $1.5m facility for next-gen metal fabrication A first-of-its-kind $1.5 million facility dedicated to advanced metal development and 3D roll forming has been launched at Deakin's Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), supported by the Federal Government through the Australian Research Council (ARC).
24 Sep 2018
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Deakin University announces new Vice-Chancellor
Deakin University announces new Vice-Chancellor Deakin Chancellor John Stanhope AM has announced the appointment of Professor Iain Martin as the University's next Vice-Chancellor. Professor Martin will become Deakin's seventh Vice-Chancellor and President when he succeeds Professor Jane den Hollander AO in May 2019.
21 Sep 2018
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Deakin's Carbon Nexus Director recognised in 2018 Advance Awards
Deakin's Carbon Nexus Director recognised in 2018 Advance Awards The Director of Deakin University's world-leading Carbon Nexus research centre will be honoured at the 2018 Advance Awards for his contribution to Australia's place on the world stage.
19 Sep 2018
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From the President and Vice-Chancellor
19 Sep 2018
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Deakin Professional Practice Credential Competition
Deakin Professional Practice Credential Competition DeakinCo is giving two alumni winners the opportunity to complete an online Credential each valued at AU$495.
19 Sep 2018
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Program taking Deakin researcher from the Riverina to Antarctica Deakin PhD candidate Anika Molesworth has an exciting year coming up after being selected to take part in Homeward Bound 2019.
18 Sep 2018
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