research

Making food safer and sustainable

Greater investments in science, technology and innovative practices can transform food systems, and ensure steady supplies, nutrition, and access

The cultivated meat industry can provide a sustainable alternative to animal agriculture, meeting increased demand and supporting the global food supply chain.

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Here are three perspectives and possible ways forward to remove the heat from the debate around international student caps in Australia.

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Many Australian universities claim they rely on international students to subsidise domestic students and research, but does this argument stack up?

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There’s still much to learn about the link between sex differences and autoimmune diseases, which affect more females than males and currently have no cure.

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The global sea level rise due to the melting ice poses a serious threat to low-lying coastal areas including those in the tropics.

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What does the future of Antarctica look like in a changing world and geopolitical climate?

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Are universities fit for purpose in the 21st century?

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Australian public universities tout themselves as bastions of innovation and driving forces behind economic growth, but their cultures are getting in the way.

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We may punch above our weight when it comes to research, but we certainly don’t in realising the commercial impact from it.

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From climate change to collaborating better with industry, universities are facing a range of challenges. Here are some ways they might respond.

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The  Aurora Australis isn’t the only amazing astronomical event spicing up our night sky this year. Here are some others to watch for.

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