State’s top science prize for Deakin trail-blazer
Professor Maria Forsyth has received a prestigious Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation at this year’s veski Awards.
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In their own words – Dr Mazher Mohammed
A physicist with a PhD in engineering and a passion for molecular biology, immunology - it’s difficult to categorise Dr Mazher Mohammed.
World-first discovery of new carbohydrate ‘taste’
Deakin scientists have identified a potential seventh “taste” – carbohydrate – and are working to uncover how it’s linked to consumption of starchy foods.
New Deakin WHO Centre targets global health literacy
The world’s first WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Literacy has been launched.
A poem by any other name
[emphasised]A new book will shed light on a poetry form long neglected in scholarship.
Lab studies the research
Deakin’s new laboratory for meta-analysis of research will bring together scholars from across the University and the world.
Diversity helps combat parrot virus
Genetic diversity of Australian parrots affects their chances of contracting a common but deadly virus.
Win for advanced manufacturing at Waurn Ponds
Advanced manufacturing research at Deakin’s Waurn Ponds campus has been boosted by high-profile Federal Government funding.
Reflections on landscape
Only one thing was missing from the long and distinguished career of 80 year old landscape architect Emeritus Professor Ken Taylor AM – a PhD.
Young Victorians prepare for Solar Challenge
The 2017 Model Solar Vehicle Challenge is engaging a new generation in sustainable technology.
A picture of physical literacy
Researchers have developed a new definition of physical literacy for Australia.
Secrets of desert waterbirds revealed
Researchers have used satellites and surveys from light aircraft to unveil the unique breeding behaviour of an Australian waterbird.
Staying ahead of cybercrime
With a new team at the helm, Deakin’s Centre for Cyber Security Research is contributing to research to help protect Australians against cybercrime.
Funding boost for malaria and mental health research
Researchers from CMMR and IMPACT have been awarded NHMRC Fellowships to further their work on new ways to treat two of the world’s most taxing health issues.
Sixties lifestyle sets stage for healthy ageing
Two academics are calling for a shift in awareness on ‘pretirees,’ who face a fork in the road - leading to either healthy ageing or chronic disease threats.
Village story reveals complexities of Stalin’s Russia
A study of soldiers’ post-war battle to rebuild has provided insights about power in Stalin’s Russia.