Please join us for ADI's next policy forum 'The Future of Gaza: What Can Be Done?' featuring Yousef Alreemawi, Shiri Krebs, Dr Andrew Thomas & Greg Barton @gregbarton.bsky.social (moderator). 📆 Date: Thurs 8 Aug 🕐 Time: 6:00-7:30pm 📌 Venue: Deakin Downtown Registration essential: eventbrite.com.au/e/adi-policy-f…

Want to eat more sustainably without going vegan? 🍔 Deakin University research, by Drs Michalis Hadjikakou, Carla Archibald, Ozge Geyik and PhD candidate Pankti Shah, shows simple swaps like opting for a chicken burger over beef can slash carbon emissions by up to 96%! deakin.edu.au/research/resea…

Too much sitting is a health risk - a comprehensive review of sedentary behaviour effects tells us we need to break up sitting through the day, says Prof David Dunstan from the Baker-Deakin Dept of Lifestyle and Diabetes. Baker Institute Deakin Research deakin.au/3xNbjpb

Congrats to Richard Mackay AM & Honorary Fellow Kristal Buckley AM on their appointment to the Australian Heritage Council NationalHeritageList. 🎉They will advise the govt on heritage matters, including nominations for the National & Commonwealth Heritage lists: bit.ly/3Y3LmfF

Plot twist in US politics! President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 🇺🇸 Institute for Health Transformation's Dr Hassan Vally explains the role of age and its impact when testing COVID-19 positive. theconversation.com/joe-biden-has-…

The Olympics are just a few days away! 🏅 If you've been wondering if you've missed your chance to become an elite Olympian, Dr Lyndell Bruce might be able to help answer your question... The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand Deakin Research #sportresearch #DeakinSport ipan.deakin.edu.au/2024/07/are-yo…

How does product marketing, affordability and more affect our health? A team of researchers (Alfred Deakin Institute, Institute for Health Transformation) have received more than $1.56m in NHMRC funding to investigate how these commercial determinants impact Indigenous health. 🔗 deakin.au/3LC8uKP

Who knew a little golden disc could hold so much potential for hay fever and allergy sufferers? 🤯🤧 Learn more about Kira's research 🔗 this.deakin.edu.au/innovation/bre…

IPAN's A/Prof Severine Lamon and Deakin University Executive Dean Prof Rachel Huxley have been named Co-Directors for the new Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine, with Director, Prof Prof Bronwyn Graham of UNSW. Read more: deakin.au/3YgxaAd Deakin Research

We are delighted to announce that ADI's Dr Michael Lazarus is one of ten humanities researchers to receive essential funds to conduct groundbreaking research in the latest round of the Australian Academy of the Humanities Travelling Fellowships 👏 Details: adi.deakin.edu.au/adi-researcher…

The online sperm market may be thriving, but it’s not without danger 🧬 Deakin University expert Dr Neera Bhatia is researching these ‘shadow markets’, not only sperm but other bodily fluids like breastmilk, to understand how they can be better regulated. abc.net.au/news/2024-07-2…

Kudos to Professor Professor Euan Ritchie 🌏 🌳 🐾 🔥 🎶 who was named a finalist at the ‘Oscars’ of Australian science (Australian Museum Eureka Prizes) 🏆 Best of luck Professor Ritchie! 🔗 deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/n…

A new diabetes report has again highlighted the need to improve Australians’ diets. 🍎 Professor Gary Sacks (Institute for Health Transformation) explains the positive side of reform. deakin.edu.au/research/resea…

Our marine researchers are turning Apollo Marine Park into the ultimate underwater laboratory! 🪸🤩

Did you know over 29,000 hectares habitat in the Northern Territory (NT) is under threat from land clearing applications? Professor Professor Euan Ritchie 🌏 🌳 🐾 🔥 🎶 and colleagues gave an eye-opening talk at a Environment Centre NT event, highlighting the severe impacts on ecosystems and wildlife. 🌿

Your poo might hold the key to unlocking a happier, healthier you!  💩 Emma's PhD research is deep-diving into the connection between your gut microbiome and mental well-being. Read more about Emma's research: this.deakin.edu.au/self-improveme…

Voting is about to get a major upgrade! 🗳️ Assoc Prof Michael Johnstone and colleagues from @iisirdeakin have secured $2 million to keep working with the AEC ✏️ on an intelligent system that could transform our electoral process. 🔗 deakin.edu.au/research/resea…

Good luck Professor Euan Ritche (Professor Euan Ritchie 🌏 🌳 🐾 🔥 🎶) at tonight’s @eurekaprize ceremony. 👏 He’s a finalist for the Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting an Understanding of Science. We’ll be cheering you on!

He’s done it! We couldn’t be happier for Professor Professor Euan Ritchie 🌏 🌳 🐾 🔥 🎶 who just claimed a @eurekaprize🎊 Stay tuned for the Deakin media release.

Eureka! 🥇Three-time finalist Professor Euan Ritchie (Professor Euan Ritchie 🌏 🌳 🐾 🔥 🎶) was awarded a Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting an Understanding of Science. He’s a sought-after voice in the face of dual climate change and extinction crises. Congratulations Euan!