Tropical cyclone-induced flooding and the implications for Australian insurers
A Federation University climate scientist has joined an international project to assess the impact of tropical cyclones and their associated rainfall for Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
Empowering rural communities facing climate disasters
30 October 2024
A research team is aiming to psychologically prepare people in rural communities for the growing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events and disasters driven by climate change.
From conflict to classroom: The struggle for women’s education in Afghanistan
30 October 2024
By understanding the challenges faced by Afghan women, we can work towards creating supportive environments that foster educational access, ultimately contributing to a more equitable society, writes Dr Parwaiz Najibi.
Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict
11 October 2024
We need to plan for tropical cyclone impacts differently. This includes preparing for potentially fewer cyclones overall, but with those that do occur being more likely to cause more damage.
Researchers tackle affordable housing barriers in regional communities
2 September 2024
An Australian-first study will identify the barriers to affordable and sustainable housing in regional areas and develop a model that could attract more cost-effective developments.
How an academic journey has been shaped by personal experience
21 August 2024
It was a simple gesture from a prison TAFE teacher that set Dr Jennifer Nicholls on her academic journey and an at-times uncomfortable dive back into a subject that she experienced first-hand.
Shedding light on teacher attrition and retention in Australia
20 August 2024
VIDEO Professor Robyn Brandenburg is leading an Australian-first study exploring why teachers are leaving the profession and looking at what they do after leaving.
Researchers tackle challenges of harsh arid zone conditions
16 August 2024
Federation researchers are trialling an innovative tool they hope will give young plants a chance to thrive in an area where it has been almost impossible for them to survive.
Federation researcher awarded ARC Future Fellowship
5 August 2024
A Federation University researcher has been awarded a prestigious ARC Future Fellowship for a project that aims to increase energy resilience and efficiency in next-generation community microgrids.