Higher Education

Crop of cavendish bananas. | Newsreel

Brisbane banana breakthrough secures $30b industry

Brisbane researchers have secured the future of the global banana industry by producing a disease-resistant variety which has now been approved for consumption. Current
Read more 19 August 2024
Dr Fangyi Zang, right, and research assistant Maceon Knopke from QUT . | Newsreel

Researchers pave the way for gentle robots

Researchers are working on creating ‘gentle’ robots capable of understanding their own strength. A team from QUT, which recognised that grasping objects was
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Lecturer in classroom. | Newsreel |

University warning on casual employees

The Higher Education sector has warned of a loss of both jobs and course options, because of new Federal Government industrial relations laws. Australian Higher
Read more 13 August 2024
Southern Cross University is hosting campus open days over the next few weeks - Newsreel

Open days at Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University will be hosting open days over the next three weeks to give deeper insights into its study options. Today (August 11) there will be an open day
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Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Travis Auld. | Newsreel

Australian GP has the drive to survive Netflix

The Australian Formula One Grand Prix is preparing for a time after Netflix. Speaking at a QUT Business Leaders’ Forum this week, Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO
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The Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, in Yorta Yorta Country, Victoria.

Munarra leads recognition of Indigenous knowledge

Australia’s first Indigenous-led educational centre opened its doors in Victoria today. The Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, in Yorta Yorta Country,
Read more 7 August 2024
Cotton field in Queensland. | Newsreel

New $13m program targets cotton disease

A multi-million partnership between industry, government and the university sector is set to benefit Queensland cotton farmers. The $13 million program involving the
Read more 6 August 2024
Artificial leaf system developed at UNSW to create ammonia from wastewater using only the sun. | Newsreel

Green breakthrough in fertiliser production

A zero-emissions system which produces ammonium, needed for fertiliser, from wastewater has been developed by Australian researchers. Engineers from UNSW Sydney used a
Read more 6 August 2024
Southern Cross University Vice-Chancellor Professor Tyrone Carlin reflects on 30 years of supporting the regions - Newsreel

University helps power regional progress

A “revolution” in learning models and championing the important role of regional universities is at the heart of Southern Cross University’s 30th anniversary
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Brisbane Bullets CEO Malcolm Watts and QUT Vice-President Engagement and Chief Marketing Officer Professor Mark Harvey. | Newsreel

Bullets fans set for game-changing experience

Brisbane Bullet fans can expect their game-day experience to be taken to a new level next season. The Brisbane basketball franchise today signed a partnership with QUT,
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