Men and the clean eating movement
UC research finds men post more about clean eating on social media than women
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Stopping the spread of invasive plants
UC-led, world-first study shows biosecurity could stop the spread of plant pathogens
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Fake news causing concern
UC report finds Aussies bothered by fake news
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UC researcher’s contribution to synchrotron science in Australia receives recognition
More on UC researcher’s contribution to synchrotron science in Australia receives recognitionEmeritus Professor Dudley Creagh received the inaugural Australian Synchrotron Lifetime Contribution Award, in recognition of his contributions to synchrotron science nationally.
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Contextualising nurse-patient care
More on Contextualising nurse-patient careA simulation of a typical nurse-patient interaction to demonstrate the process of patient care for an elderly or chronically ill patient has resulted in the development of a multifaceted videographic that may have far reaching benefits for the nursing profession.
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UC writing workshop sends children's books out into the world
More on UC writing workshop sends children's books out into the worldAt the first Write a Children’s Book in A Day workshop, the UC community came together to tackle the lack of reading resources in Papua New Guinea classrooms.
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PhD student creates gender advocacy toolkit to enable effective engagement
More on PhD student creates gender advocacy toolkit to enable effective engagementThe University of Canberra’s Joanna Richards wants to empower advocates to better engage with policymakers.
Upcoming Research Events
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Acid Rain: A long and unfinished journey from discovery to political action
The cause of acid rain was hotly debated for many years after its discovery in 1963. A lack of long-term or large-scale experimental data prevented action on this politically... Event details Acid Rain: A long and unfinished journey from discovery to political action
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +1100
ACT's New Housing Affordability Strategy - Token response or will it work?
The deterioration in housing affordability and access to housing... Event details ACT's New Housing Affordability Strategy - Token response or will it work?