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Zinc–iodine battery with outstanding stability now a reality
Researchers at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ have developed a new dry electrode for aqueous batteries which delivers cathodes with more than double the performance of iodine and lithium-ion batteries.
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ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ University appoints new Vice Chancellor
Following a comprehensive global search, Australia’s new major university announces Professor Nicola Phillips as its new Vice Chancellor and President (Vice Chancellor) with effect from 12 January 2026.
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The monotreme sex gene is unlike that of all other mammals
Researchers from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, University of Queensland and Monash University, have discovered that the genetic mechanism that determines sex in monotremes is different from all other mammals.
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AI study-help app wins Tech eChallenge
An AI-powered app that transforms educational materials into personalised learning tools has taken out the top prize in the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s Tech eChallenge program.
Exploring how social forces are shaping the menu
As rates of chronic disease continue to rise, researchers are exploring the impact of food systems.
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Royal honours for University community
The exceptional work of more than 20 staff, alumni, and affiliates from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s community has been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.
What’s driving the rise of NLM wines?
New research from ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ Business School at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ provides a framework for understanding the growing consumer interest in no, low and mid (NLM) alcohol wines.
WA to implement University’s risk-reduction system UNHaRMED
The Western Australian Government has awarded a $2.2 million contract to a University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ research group to implement UNHaRMED – a natural hazard risk reduction approach and decision support system – in the state.
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New program targets oral health and language revival in APY Lands
A new art-driven pilot program by the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s Mobile Language Team (MLT) is helping improve oral hygiene among Anangu (Aboriginal) children in remote communities while strengthening the Yankunytjatjara language on the APY Lands.
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Counting the cost of Long COVID and ME/CFS
In just one year, Long COVID and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) cost the German economy €63.1 billion (AU$111 billion), or about 1.5 per cent GDP, according to a new German-Australian study.
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