Higher Education

Loneliness leading to disease and mental illness - Newsreel

Social disconnection lifting disease and dementia

The rising tide of loneliness in society is increasing heart disease, stroke and dementia. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has described the situation as a
Read more 17 June 2024
Feet of person about to cross line with Australian flag. | Newsreel

Student visa crackdown from July

From July, visitors to Australia will no longer be able to apply for a student visa while still in the country. The Federal Government will also change rules for
Read more 16 June 2024
The Mountain frog is highly endangered - Newsreel

Battle to save endangered rainforest frog

Southern Cross University researchers are working to save an endangered species of frog by breeding it and reintroducing it to its natural habitat. The Mountain frog
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Woman looking at robot. | Newsreel

Female AI voices empower women in teams

Artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistants with female voices boost the participation of women in male-dominated teams, according to new research. The findings,
Read more 12 June 2024
QUT rugby union player Meg Gemmell. | Newsreel

Rugby quartet tackle sevens in France

A quartet of QUT rugby players are soaking up pre-Olympic excitement in France as they represent Australia at the World University Championships Rugby Sevens this
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Australian Cancer Atlas | Newsreel.

Tool maps cancer hotspots to prompt change

An online tool which maps key cancer statistics shows Australians living in rural and remote areas face lower survival rates than their city cousins. A new version of
Read more 11 June 2024
QUT Associate Professor Luis Pedro Coelho | Newsreel

AI reveals new antibiotic options to explore

Pharmaceutical manufacturers now have access to almost a million potential sources of antibiotics, as researchers work to combat growing resistance to current
Read more 7 June 2024
Southern Cross University moves up the world rankings - Newsreel

Southern Cross leaps up world uni rankings

Southern Cross University is celebrating an 80-place jump in the 2025 QS World University Rankings to achieve its best-ever result. QS has also honoured the University
Read more 7 June 2024
Dr Beryl Morris, Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Kerrie Wilson and Lorrelle Allan. | Newsreel

Trail engages the senses of science

A new, interactive eco-trail has opened in the Samford Valley, north-west of Brisbane in time for the winter school holidays. The self-guided Engaging Science Trail is a
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Woman jogging beside Brisbane river at Southbank. | Newsreel

Panel probes health legacy of Games

A free public event in Brisbane this week will discuss how the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can provide long-term health benefits for Queenslanders. On Thursday,
Read more 5 June 2024