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University enters top 100 in QS world-wide rankings
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ continues to be recognised as one of the world’s top universities, with the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
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Uncovering online sales of Australian invertebrates
In the first study of its kind, researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have investigated the level of online trade in invertebrates in Australia and believe they have only uncovered the tip of the iceberg.
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Research grants support industry partnerships
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has been awarded more than $1 million in linkage grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to support alliances with industry. Two projects aim to improve safety in the mining industry and help preserve Australia’s cultural heritage.
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New discovery set to boost disease-resistant rice
Rice that is resistant to some of the worst crop-destroying diseases but can still produce large yields could soon become a reality for farmers worldwide.
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University community members honoured
The exceptional work of alumni, staff and affiliates from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s community has been recognised in the King’s birthday honours.
Demon barber Sweeney Todd is a cut above the rest
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s delightfully gory production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street stars students from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, with guest director James Millar – an award-winning Australian actor, writer and singer – at the helm.
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³ÉÈË´óƬ’s 2022 Consolidated Financial Results
The University reports a 2022 operating surplus of $12 million, compared with a surplus of $198 million in 2021, representing a decline of $186 million.
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Significant losses in Australia-China trade call for resilience
Australia-China relations have deteriorated sharply in the last three years, most visibly because of China’s formal and informal bans on some important Australian commodity exports which have caused significant losses.
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³ÉÈË´óƬ statement on a First Nations Voice
The role of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ is to advance learning and knowledge. The University is committed to upholding academic freedom and freedom of speech. These things make our campuses and our publications important places for the free exchange of ideas and for the debates that keep our democracy vibrant, healthy, and fair.
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Illegal macaque trade could spark the next pandemic
The illegal trading of macaques for research purposes could be increasing the chance of further pandemics, according to a new study by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.
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