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Unpacking sugar’s effects on kids’ brains

Posted on Sep 9 2024 by Victoria

Sugar has long been blamed for hyperactivity in children, but research from the ��˴�Ƭ reveals that its effects on the young brain are far more complex and long-lasting.

Cashless society: the true cost of pain-free payments

Posted on Aug 29 2024 by Sarah

A new study from ��˴�Ƭ researchers has revealed that while cashless payments are convenient, they come at a price.

Digital age: screen time’s effect on language learning in children

Posted on May 30 2024 by Dan

Research at the ��˴�Ƭ highlights how screen time can interfere with—and possibly aid—children’s early development.

Speed-reducing innovations drive safety on regional roads

Posted on Feb 22 2024 by Sabina

��˴�Ƭ’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) is developing technology to reduce crashes at regional intersections and––in the words of CASR researcher Chris Stokes––“save lives.”

Jailing is Failing: Rehabilitation in the Australian Prison System

Posted on Sep 27 2022 by Danny

The women entering Australia’s prison system are invariably accompanied by significant histories of trauma and abuse. Some have had children forcibly removed, and many women are experiencing levels of self-harm and suicidal ideation that would be completely unacceptable if identified in the outside world.

Research unpacking student scholarships for work experience

Posted on Apr 19 2022 by Kate

Financial support for students undertaking work integrated learning is essential for improving the accessibility of internships and work placements. Research from the ��˴�Ƭ Law School has identified key gaps in these programs and generated recommendations for maximising their accessibility.

As the Aussie home ownership dream fades, it’s time to lift our game for renters

Posted on Feb 25 2022 by Kate

The number of people renting in Australia is growing at twice the rate of home ownership, and a new dataset generated by ��˴�Ƭ researchers will help inform future policy that supports renters and guides infrastructure spending.

A cool change is coming to city streets

Posted on Nov 12 2021 by Kate

Our cities are heating up and we need to find innovative ways to lower urban temperatures, or life will become increasingly harder for residents. In Adelaide, the number of days when outdoor temperatures soared above 40°C increased from only two days per year in 2000 to six days per year in 2020.

The solution to staying safe could lie in the virtual world

Posted on Oct 19 2021 by Kate

Whilst many of us escape into virtual worlds as a fun diversion, Researchers believe the secret to teaching people to behave safely and act decisively in the real world can also be found amongst online realms.

Battling the complexities of diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on Oct 19 2021 by Kate

New research is hoping to create more accurate diagnostic tests to allow earlier intervention.