Higher Education

Carbon levels rising more than any time in history - Newsreel

Carbon dioxide levels lifting in faster intervals

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are rising 10 times faster than at any other point in the past 50,000 years. Researchers at Oregon State University’s College
Read more 16 May 2024
Malcolm Watts (CEO Brisbane Bullets), Sam Cordingley (General Manager, Professional Rugby, Queensland Reds), Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen (AusiSTAR Director, QUT), Dr Megan Shephard (Research Partnerships Manager, QAS), Associate Professor Paul Wu (AusiSTAR, QUT) and Tim Kelly, (AIS Manager, Research & Innovation) | Newsreel

New national hub for sports data science at QUT

A multi-million dollar investment by QUT into sports data science will help nurture better athletes in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. The
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Two trillion dollar price tag to phase out coal burning - Newsreel

Massive price tag on phasing out coal burning

Phasing out coal to meet international climate targets would cost at least $US 2 trillion, a new assessment has concluded. Researchers at Chalmers University of
Read more 15 May 2024
Sometimes people prefer chatbots - Newsreel

Sometimes you just want the chatbot

In the 1998 movie Small Soldiers one of the characters is trying to report some toys coming to life and running amok. He is talking to a human, and not having much luck
Read more 15 May 2024
Sperm whales use complex language

Whales give clues to intergalactic communication

Sperm whales are communicating using a “phonetic alphabet” with a human-like level of sophistication. Researchers from the MIT and Project CETI (Cetacean Translation
Read more 13 May 2024
International students. | Newsreel

Bid to end international student poaching

The scrapping of commissions on student transfers and new accommodation requirements for universities are among the proposed changes in Australia’s international
Read more 13 May 2024
Gap week from social media can improve self esteem

Social media ‘gap week’ lifts self esteem

A single “gap week” from social media has been found to be enough to significantly lift self-esteem and body image in young women. A study by the York University
Read more 13 May 2024
Inactive teenagers putting strain on their hearts - Newsreel

Inactive young people develop early heart strain

Young people are starting to develop heart strain by the time they reach adolescence due to low levels of physical activity. An eight-year study of 153 young people in
Read more 13 May 2024
Beth Whaanga has taken on the coaching role at the Gold Rats - Newsreel

Rugby “tragic” makes history in the top grade

A northern NSW rugby union side has appointed its first female coach to coincide with its return to the top-grade competition. Beth Whaanga has taken on the coaching job
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Lara McKay QUT Vice-President (Engagement) and Chief Marketing Officer. | Newsreel

McKay to oversee QUT engagement and marketing

CEO and senior executive Lara McKay is the new Vice-President (Engagement) and Chief Marketing Officer at QUT. Ms McKay will join the Brisbane university from Ormond
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