When policy meets history
What role do historians have to play in policymaking in a time of increasing international tension?
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Cancer risk for inbred organisms: study
Inbreeding could lead to increased rates of cancer, putting both humans and endangered animals at risk.
Diet, not genes, determines sensitivity to fat
In a study of twins, Deakin researchers have discovered that diet affects individuals’ preference for fat.
Future Fuels CRC to underpin nation’s transition to cleaner energy
Deakin has welcomed its inclusion in a new Co-operative Research Centre that will support the development of technology, skills and infrastructure to deliver affordable, reliable and clean future energy.
Call for dignity to be the foundation of international animal rights laws
International legal recognition of animal rights or welfare should be based on the concept of dignity in line with the approach taken with international human rights.
Encouraging social entrepreneurship
Social enterprises in India have a new resource with the commissioning of the Deakin Centurion Centre for Social Entrepreneurs.
Bystander research guides Victoria’s family violence strategy
Deakin research on the effectiveness of bystander intervention is underpinning a new campaign to reduce Victoria’s incidence of family violence
Childhood exercise: heart benefits last well into adulthood
Researchers from IPAN have shown that young hearts benefit from exercise well into adulthood.
Meeting ‘Little L’
Victoria’s very own dinosaur is coming to life in a unique exhibition at the National Wool Museum.
Finding Nemo’s genome
In a world-first, Deakin scientists have sequenced the clownfish genome, allowing them to identify and study genes connected to the species.
Global nature conservation indicators missing the mark
New Deakin research has set out a roadmap for global conservation efforts.
Adolescents’ struggle: is a generation at risk?
World-leading experts on child development are calling for global action to address risk factors and improve support for adolescents.
Food companies could do better: report
The score card says there’s room for improvement in the nutrition policies of Australia’s biggest food companies.
Memorialising tragedy in Papua New Guinea
A Deakin researcher is considering the moral dimensions of Papua New Guinean dark tourism initiatives.
Deakin to host Anthropocene Campus 2018
Australia’s first Anthropocene Campus will bring cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary thought to bear on ways for humanity to address the challenges facing the planet.
Advancing excellence
The future is bright for next-generation advanced materials and manufacturing.