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Are you interested in joining #FedUni researchers in exploring the Murnong story in Ballarat? We’re looking for home gardeners, community groups and schools to join us in investigating the growth and distribution of the two local species. Visit ow.ly/Fh2n50Almpx

Congratulations to #FedUni alumna Dr Jenee Mitchell, PhD candidate Jason Kelly and researchers on their work at the @FionaElseyCRI in understanding how a specific type of immune cell is involved in the development of lesions associated with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH).

#FedUni researchers Dr Nimesha Fernando and Professor Singarayer Florentine @Florry104 are trialling the use of a new material obtained from human waste to improve soil fertility and increase crop productivity in Victorian grain-growing regions. ow.ly/1Wa850zn6q9

Researchers are tapping into the power of citizen science to study the Latham’s snipe, a migratory shorebird that breeds in Japan during the Australian winter and migrates to south-eastern Australia in spring. Read more ow.ly/iktr50z7gWc

Are you interested in developing bioplastics to help improve Latrobe Valley's carbon footprint? We have an exciting PhD research opportunity looking into converting trees into renewable plastics. Visit ow.ly/h7KK50yEoaz

#FedUni's Dr Lynne Reeder discusses the compassionate responses needed for the mental health aspects of urban disaster management. ow.ly/fKMJ50ynPH9

Congratulations to Prof Syed Islam, Dean of School of Science, Engineering & Information Technology, for his appointment as a Distinguished Lecturer at IEEE. #FedUni's Prof Islam will play a role in sharing his expertise across IEEE’s global spread of power and energy chapters.

The bushfires that have ravaged eastern and southern Australia’s landscapes recently have occurred at unprecedented scales. Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, Dr Grant Palmer @grantcpalmer discusses why things are different now ow.ly/2jJC50y9CtS.

Researchers have started a five-year project to study the threats to five endangered animals on the 40,000-hectare Nanya Station, home to several species only found in far western New South Wales. Read more ow.ly/g4lU50y1Doq #FedUni #Research

Researchers are tapping into the power of artificial intelligence to help diagnose dyslexia, a lifelong learning disorder that affects an estimated one in 10 Australians. Read more ow.ly/TVNe50xVI9s #FedUni #Research #Dystech #Dyslexia

#FedUni students travelled to Nepal today to explore community conservation of iconic wildlife including the Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhinoceros as part of a three-week study tour in Chitwan National Park. Visit ow.ly/7iEX50xM8WD for more on our courses.

Professor of Environmental Science Peter Gell has been recognised for his research across Australia’s wetlands where the cores he extracts from metres below the surface reveal the history of human impact on ecosystems. Read more ow.ly/WxHU50xHes0 #FedUni #Research

The biggest collaborative soil research effort in Australia’s history could save the agricultural industry billions of dollars each year by giving farmers unprecedented access to information to help improve the performance of their land. Visit ow.ly/g2oY50xA2KQ

A Federation University research team has won a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to battle the spread of typhoid fever – a bacterial infection which kills more than 100,000 people a year. @Greena_01 Read more ow.ly/5KYB50xvZjN #FedUni #Research

Researchers are studying the role climate change is playing in the severity and frequency of tropical cyclones. This could lead to improved prediction and projection systems. Learn more ow.ly/KIzu50xlGMx #FedUni #Research #ClimateChange

Our Founding Director of the CIAO, Prof Alex Rubinov, will be honoured tonight during an oration. Dr Marcy Robertson, of the University of Melbourne, will explore the notion of the infinite as studied by artist MC Escher, in memory of Prof Rubinov. Visit ow.ly/iUDz50xaxnR

Federation University and University of Southern Queensland researchers invite you to participate in an anonymous questionnaire assessing personality traits and online behaviour. It will take approx 20 mins and you must be aged 18+ years. Visit federationpsych.syd1.qualtri… #Research

Dr Fatemeh Javidan and Professor Britt Klein’s research features in Regional Universities Network's new STEM campaign. The campaign showcases the significant scientific contributions to society by female researchers. Visit ow.ly/Irz050x7fsR #FedUni #Research #STEM #Science