Research 2009
Evaluating Practice Nurse Scholarships (PDF, 83Kb)
Dr Elizabeth Halcomb from the Family and Community Health Research Group and Professor Patricia Davidson from Curtin University of Technology will evaluate the impact of scholarships on the quality of care and confidence of general practice nurses within Australia. This project has been funded by the Australian Department of Health & Aging through the Australian Practice Nurses Association (APNA).
Evaluating the suicide risk of men in the Pilbara Region (PDF, 80Kb)
Mr Michael Woods from the Men’s Health Information & Resource Centre (MHIRC) will be evaluating a newly implemented suicide intervention scheme with construction and mining workers in the Pilbara region. This research was funded by OzHelp Foundation Ltd.
Fire affects on tree water use (PDF, 92Kb)
Professor David Tissue from the Centre for Plants and the Environment is examining the impact of forest fire on water use by trees and groundwater recharge within a highland catchment. This research is an Australian Research Council Linkage project supported by the Australian Capital Territory’s water utility, ACTEW Corporation.
Producing high quality vanilla (PDF, 82Kb)
Mrs Sahar Van Dyk along with Associate Professor Paul Holford, Associate Professor Robert Spooner-Hart and Adjunct Professor Barry McGlasson from the Centre for Plants and the Environment is developing a world-class natural vanilla growing and processing technology. This research is funded by the Australian Vanilla Plantations Pty Ltd.
Outfoxing the Foxes (PDF, 85Kb)
Dr Julie Old, Dr Ricky Spencer and Mr Jack Wolfenden from the School of Natural Sciences are investigating the impact that foxes and other predators have on shorebird populations and endangered bird species on the Central Coast. This research is supported by the Gosford City Council.
Transformation of Care (PDF, 84Kb)
Associate Professor Jane Mears from the School of Social Sciences and Ms Eva Garcia from Social Justice Social Change are researching ways to increase knowledge and understanding of formal home care provision for older people and those with disabilities and to identify promising care practices and policies. This project is being supported by Ageing, Disability and Home Care in the NSW Department of Human Services.
The Cleansing Power of Tap Water (PDF, 78Kb)
Professor Rhonda Griffiths and Dr Ritin Fernandez, of the School of Nursing and Midwifery along with Associate Professor Mary-Louise McLaws of the University of New South Wales, Associate Professor Geoffrey Sussman of Monash University and Dr Jeff Rowland from Prince Charles Hospital Brisbane are investigating whether tap water can be used as an alternative to packaged saline solution for cleaning wounds in community health care settings. This research is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.
Violence in Hospitals (PDF, 80Kb)
Professor Debra Jackson along with Dr Lauretta Luck and Professor Lesley Wilkes from the School of Nursing and Midwifery are investigating the validity of a violence assessment tool available in hospitals. This research is a Linkage Project funded by the Australian Research Council.
Turning the COGs for Better Teaching (PDF, 99Kb)
Associate Professor Wayne Sawyer from the Centre for Educational Research and Associate Professor Christine Johnston from the School of Education have been investigating the impact of professional learning on the attitudes and capacity of teachers in schools using a new type of curriculum planning. This research was funded by the NSW Department of Education and Training.
Urban Geology (PDF, 81Kb)
Dr Ian Wright from the School of Natural Sciences, together with Ku-ring-gai Council has been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to investigate the impact of public drainage systems on urban water streams and creeks.
Indigenous Health Outcomes Patient Evaluation (IHOPE) (PDF, 82Kb)
Professor Louisa Jorm, Ms Sandra Lujic and Ms Deborah Randall from the School of Medicine, Professor Alastair Leyland from the MRC Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Dr Timothy Churches from the NSW Department of Health, Dr Mary Haines from the Sax Institute and Professor Sandra Eades from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute are researching inequalities of Aboriginal health, through the comparison of hospital care for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. This research was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Environmental Change? We’ll Manage! (PDF, 91Kb)
Associate Professor Robyn Bushell from the Centre for Cultural Research, together with Bruce Simmons from the School of Natural Sciences, the Macarthur Regional Organisation of Councils (MACROC) with members of the Macarthur Business Enterprise Centre and the Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living are developing environmental management systems (EMS) for small businesses in the south-west region of Sydney. This research is funded by AusIndustry.
Skills and Employment Development in Shrinking Cities (PDF, 92Kb)
Associate Professor Cristina Martinez-Fernandez from the Urban Research Centre is investigating the occurrence of “shrinking cities” across Australia and the world. This research is funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant.
Midwifery Initiated Oral Health (MIOH) (PDF, 80Kb)
Dr Ajesh George and Professor Maree Johnson from the School of Nursing and Midwifery are working with a team of researchers from Sydney South West Area Health Service, Sydney Dental Hospital and the University of Sydney to examine how to improve maternal and infant outcomes for mothers who have poor oral health in Sydney’s southwest area. This research has been funded by the Australian Dental Association (NSW).
Youth of Today (PDF, 87Kb)
Alison Hine from the School of Psychology has been investigating the extent to which youth mentoring programs have been successfully integrated with youth and community services. Working with her on this project is Associate Professor Diana Whitton from the School of Education. This research has been funded by the Youth Mentoring Network a partnership of not-for-profit organisations and the Australian government.
Staying on at School (PDF, 98Kb)
Professor Margaret Vickers and Dr Katrina Barker from the School of Education, Professor Robert Perry and Professor Sue Dockett from Charles Sturt University and Mr Michael Hyam from the NSW Department of Education and Training are researching why some students leave secondary school early. This research is funded through an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant.
Helping Young People with Mental Illness (PDF, 78Kb)
Associate Professor Natalie Bolzan from Social Justice and Social Change and Sharon McGee from the School of Social Science in conjunction with the Richmond Fellowship of NSW are investigating the success of an intervention and recovery program for young people with mental illness who have a history of substance abuse. This research is funded by the Mental Health Coordinating Council.
e-Business Automation (PDF, 83Kb)
Professor Yan Zhang from the School of Computing and Mathematics, in collaboration with Smartlink Solutions Pty Ltd., is developing mathematical and computational solutions for sophisticated e-business automated systems. This research is supported by an Australian Research Council Linkage Project Grant.
Wot Culture? (PDF, 89Kb)
Associate Professor Brett Neilson, Professor Ien Ang and Associate Professor Ned Rossiter of the Centre for Cultural Research are investigating influence on culture through creative labour and social mobilities in the Asian region. They are collaborating with researchers from Lingnan, Tsinghua and Bologna universities and the Calcutta Research Group in China, Italy and India respectively. This project is funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery grant.
Just in Time? Aspirations of Young Men in the New Economy (PDF, 83Kb)
Dr George Morgan and Associate Professor Greg Noble from the Centre for Cultural Research, are exploring whether the participation of young men in creative skills training courses can provide the basis for vocational aspiration. This project is supported by an Australian Research Council Discovery grant.
Weight Loss in Aged Care Facilities (PDF, 83Kb)
Professor Esther Chang from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, together with Advantaged Care and Domain Principal Group, has been awarded a UWS Research Partnership Program grant to investigate the treatment of residents in aged care facilities who are experiencing weight loss.
Expecting the Unexpected: Learning Complex Rhythms (PDF, 101Kb)
Associate Professor Kate Stevens from MARCS Auditory Laboratories and Professor Barbara Tillmann, visiting Eminent Research Fellow from the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) Lyon, along with Dr Peter Keller from The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, are looking at ways adults raised in a particular linguistic or music environment acquire knowledge of complex temporal and rhythmic relations. This research is funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant.
Tracking down a biodiversity killer (PDF, 87Kb)
Professor Shelley Burgin from the School of Natural Sciences, together with Dr Geoff Ross of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, has been awarded a NSW Environmental Trust grant to track down the North American red-eared slider turtle. The aim of this project is to determine the extent of the invasion of this illegal species across Sydney’s rivers and wetlands.
Keeping older people independent (PDF, 129Kb)
Dr Elizabeth Halcomb and Professor Rhonda Griffiths from the Family & Community Health Research Group are collaborating with Dr Stewart Sloggett from the Schwarz Family Practice to develop a model of care that will support and maintain ageing individuals within the community setting through an Australian Research Council Linkage award.
Job-Seeking Tales of Migrant Australians (PDF, 84Kb)
Dr Renu Narchal from the School of Psychology has been investigating the job-seeking experiences and challenges for migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. This research is supported by the Baulkham Hills Holroyd Parramatta Migrant Resource Centre.
How Do You Say “Nope” to Dope? (PDF, 84Kb)
Associate Professor Meg Smith from Social Justice and Social Change and Sharyn McGee from the School of Social Sciences, working with the Mental Health Association NSW, the Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill NSW and the NSW Consumer Advisory Group (Mental Health), are examining why many young people living with mental illness use cannabis, why some develop a dependency on the drug and what can be done to educate young people about the risks to their mental health from using cannabis. This research is funded by the Mental Health Coordinating Council.
New Transport Fuels from Algae (PDF, 127Kb)
Dr Nguyen Tran, Dr Kamali Kannangara, Professor John Bartlett and Dr Adriyan Milev from the School of Natural Sciences with Emeritus Professor Mick Wilson are working to establish a new hybrid technology for generating transport fuels from algae. This research is supported by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) through its Flagship Collaboration Research Fund.
Myna Problem? It's a Major Problem! (PDF, 80Kb)
Dr Ricky Spencer from the School of Natural Sciences has been investigating the distribution, abundance and habitat preferences of feral Indian Myna birds in urban areas. This research is funded by Blacktown City Council.
Local Anti-Racism Strategies (PDF, 119Kb)
Professor Kevin Dunn from the School of Social Sciences along with researchers from social geography, social psychology, social epidemiology, sociology and anti-discrimination agencies are developing strategies for locally based anti-racism initiatives. This cross-disciplinary research has been funded by an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant with the Australian Human Rights Commission, the Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.
All the World’s a Stage Now (PDF, 97Kb)
Professor David Rowe and colleagues from the Centre for Cultural Research and Advanced Cultural Studies Institute of Sweden researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, are investigating the interfaces of culturalisation and globalisation. This research is funded by the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education under its Institutional Grants Program for the total amount of 1,600,000 SEK.
Driven by Instinct (PDF, 83Kb)
Associate Professor Anneke Fitzgerald, Associate Professor Terry Sloan, Dr Kate Hayes, Dr Ann Dadich and Mr Geoffrey Chapman from the Centre for Industry and Innovation Studies are working with Link-up International to identify ways to improve team dynamics and leadership within the workplace by examining the role of the Instinctive Drives (I.D.) System®.
Wolgan Valley Biodiversity (PDF, 83Kb)
Dr Julie Old, Dr Ricky Spencer and Mr Jack Wolfenden from the School of Natural Sciences are investigating biodiversity in the Wolgan Valley NSW and the effects of a “predator-proof” fence in controlling the impact of feral animals on the native fauna population. This research was funded by the Emirates Hotels (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Extending Capabilities (PDF, 103Kb)
Professor Michael Singh from the Centre for Educational Research with Dr Jinge Han from Charles Sturt University are determining how to extend the argumentative capabilities of Chinese Higher Degree Research students in their research studies. This research was funded through an Australian Research Council Discovery Grant.
What’s the Score? (PDF, 105Kb)
Professor Michael Singh and Associate Professor Wayne Sawyer from the Centre for Educational Research have been investigating the efficacy of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in choosing potentially successful students for teacher education courses. This research was funded by International English Language Testing System Australia Pty Ltd.
Anticancer Agents (PDF, 79Kb)
Associate Professor Janice Aldrich-Wright and Professor William S. Price from the Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics Group from the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences in collaboration with researchers at the University of Warwick are investigating the development of anticancer agents and antibacterial agents. This research was funded by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research as part of the International Science Linkages program.
Renewable fuel from water (PDF, 80Kb)
Dr Leigh Sheppard from the School of Natural Sciences has been awarded a five-year Australian Research Fellowship under the Australian Research Council Discovery Projects program to continue his research program on the development of Solar-Hydrogen technology. Dr Sheppard will be working in collaboration with Professor Eric Wachsman, Director of the Florida Institute for Sustainable Energy and the US Department of Energy High Temperature Electrochemistry Center.
Socially Engaged Rural Youth (PDF, 87Kb)
Associate Professor Natalie Bolzan and Dr Frances Gale from the Centre for Social Justice and Social Change have been investigating the improvement in social resilience of marginalised young rural people as a result of youth-initiated community-based programs. This research was funded by the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and builds on work started in an Australian Research Council project.
Fit for Duty (PDF, 79Kb)
Ms Leanne Humphreys from the School of Psychology, along with other UWS researchers, has been developing an audiovisual clinical skills assessment tool (CSAT) to evaluate the competence of psychology student-interns in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). This research was funded by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board.
Breaking Down Literary Barriers (PDF, 83Kb)
Professor Gail Jones from the Writing and Society Research Group in the College of Arts is investigating approaches to developing and implementing literary translation best practice and increasing the number of quality translated works from English to Chinese and Chinese to English. This research is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts.
A ‘Tool Kit’ for Small Business (PDF, 83Kb)
Dr Geoffrey Lee from the College of Business has been developing an online interactive business training tool for small and medium enterprises (SME). This research has been funded by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development.
Good Taste in Beer (PDF, 89Kb)
Associate Professor Vincent Higgins from the Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics Group, together with Dr Peter Rogers from Carlton and United Breweries have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership Program grant to examine the effects of hop extracts on the metabolism and viability of industrial yeasts and relate these effects to commercial opportunity.
Preventing Sexual Assault (PDF, 78Kb)
Associate Professor Moira Carmody from the Centre for Social Justice and Social Change has been investigating the effectiveness of sexual assault prevention education programs, in order to develop a best practice prevention education framework. This project has been funded by the National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence.
Getting Technical (PDF, 83Kb)
Dr Phil Toner, Dr Richard Woolley and Professor Tim Turpin from the Centre for Industry and Innovative Studies (CInIS) are exploring the importance of technicians and tradespeople to innovation performance in Australian research and development (R&D) organisations. This project has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
Estimating floods (PDF, 88Kb)
Dr Ataur Rahman from the School of Engineering is undertaking research to develop techniques to estimate floods in regional Victoria, through funding from Engineers Australia and the Victorian Department of Sustainability.
It’s All Adding Up in 2008 (PDF, 98Kb)
Associate Professor Allan White from the Centre for Educational Research has investigated the extent to which the Counting On 2008 numeracy skills program, operating under the Quality Teaching in the Middle Years program has been successfully implemented in NSW schools. This research was funded by the NSW Department of Education and Training.
Climate Change and Biosecurity (PDF, 83Kb)
Dr Liwan Liyanage from the School of Computing and Mathematics, along with colleagues in the School of Natural Sciences and at the University of Wollongong, has developed a computational framework to manage biosecurity information and is looking at the effects of climate change on biosecurity. This research has been funded by the Australian Centre of Excellence for Risk Analysis.
Good Quality Financial Reporting (PDF, 84Kb)
Dr Qingliang Tang from the School of Accounting is examining whether differences in financial reporting quality are related to differences in financial institutional structures in countries across the globe. This research has been funded by the Accounting & Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand.
Young Aboriginal Men and Informal Learning (PDF, 95Kb)
Dr George Morgan from the Centre for Cultural Research is looking at whether informal training programs for young indigenous men can lead to the development of skills suitable for employment. This research was funded by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.
Anti-Varroa Boards ‘Mite’ Work (PDF, 95Kb)
Associate Professor Robert Spooner-Hart from the Centre for Plants and the Environment has been investigating the use of a variety of boards in the bottom of beehives to increase hive strength, honey production and for pest management. This research was funded by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Trial by Jury (PDF, 105Kb)
Professor David Tait from the Justice Research Group is collaborating with Professor Stephen Parker from the University of Canberra, Professor Terry Carney from the University of Sydney, and Professor Jane Goodman-Delahunty from Charles Sturt University to explore how the use of juries contributes to democracy and justice through a three year Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant.
What’s in a Place? (PDF, 84Kb)
Associate Professor Michael Darcy and Dr Gabrielle Gwyther from Social Justice and Social Change (SJSC) are exploring strategies for addressing the social exclusion of poor and disadvantaged people through a collaboration with the Australian Government Centrelink Agency.
Western Sydney IT Cluster Program Success? (PDF, 84Kb)
Professors Ross Chapman and Ron Beckett from the Centre for Industry and Innovation Studies have been investigating the success and benefits of the Western Sydney Information Technology Cluster program. This research was funded by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development.
Innovation in the Australian Dairy Industry (PDF, 92Kb)
Associate Professor Jim Hourigan and Dr Linh Vu from the Centre for Plants and the Environment with Dr Rosalie Durham from the School of Natural Sciences have examined the latest in dairy product separation and process equipment technologies for the Australian dairy industry. This research has been funded by Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd.
Get me a Doctor (PDF, 115Kb)
Professor Rhonda Craven and Dr Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews from the Centre for Educational Research, and Professor Ian Wilson from the School of Medicine are exploring strategies for attracting and retaining medical doctors in rural and regional communities through an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant.
Young Users of Information Technology (PDF, 118Kb)
Dr Carol Reid from the Centre for Educational Research along with an international interdisciplinary research team is investigating the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by young people in Canada, Australia and South Africa. This research has been funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada via its International Opportunities Fund.
OSPREY Flies High for Maternity Health Services (PDF, 77Kb)
Professor Louisa Jorm and Dr Hilary Bambrick from the School of Medicine, in collaboration with researchers from the Universities of Sydney and Western Australia, the Sax Institute and eminent national and international mentors, are leading the OSPREY research program (Outcomes, Services and Policy for the Reproductive and Early Years), which will use linked health service data for research to inform improvements in health services for mothers, babies and children. This research program was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Moving Along With Chinese Herbal Medicine (PDF, 99Kb)
Professor Alan Bensoussan from the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research and Associate Professor John Kellow from the Gastrointestinal Investigation Unit of the Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney University are evaluating the effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine in treating constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (C-IBS). This research is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Healthy Tourism (PDF, 96Kb)
Associate Professor Robyn Bushell from the Centre for Cultural Research and Associate Professor Brent Powis from the WHO Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health are investigating ways to promote the protection of tourists and locals from emerging infectious diseases (EIDs). The study is part of the project ASEAN Plus Three Initiative on Healthy Tourism (Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus China, Japan and the Republic of Korea) under the ASEAN Plus Three Emerging Infectious Diseases Programme funded by AusAID, the Australian Government’s overseas aid program.
Household mortgage distress (PDF, 94Kb)
An interdisciplinary team headed by Professor Phillip O’Neill, Director of the Urban Research Centre, is investigating the effects of mortgage distress on Australian households. The team consists of members of the Urban Research Centre and the Social Justice and Social Change Research Centre, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Sydney. The research has received financial support from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Who uses HACC? (PDF, 73Kb)
Professor Louisa Jorm and Dr Hilary Bambrick from the School of Medicine are collaborating with Professor Hal Kendig and Dr Robert Pedlow from University of Sydney, and Associate Professor Julie Byles and Dr Lynne Parkinson from University of Newcastle to explore the link between accessing Home and Community Care Services and use of hospital inpatient services through a Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW HACC Research Grant.
Patient Pathway Process Management (PDF, 86Kb)
Mr Dariush Forghani, Dr Premaratne Samaranayake and Dr Anneke Fitzgerald from the Centre for Industry and Innovation Studies together with Dr Kathryn Zeitz, the director of Patient Pathway from the Royal Adelaide Hospital have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership Program grant to develop a holistic criteria for evaluating the impact and benefits of the Patient Pathways program initiatives at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Classroom groups for positive growth (PDF, 68Kb)
Dr Sue Roffey from the Centre for Educational Research is investigating the effectiveness of Circle Time as a universal social and emotional development tool in schools. The impact of the experience of Circle Time on prospective teachers is also examined. This research is funded by the Minister for Education and Training and administered by the NSW Department of Education and Training.
Come up for air (PDF, 67Kb)
Dr Sue Reed from the School of Natural Sciences has collaborated with the Blue Mountains City Council to study air quality in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains.
Developing Critical Practice (PDF, 96Kb)
Dr Michael Houlbrook from School of Social Sciences, Ms Peri O'Shea and Associate Professor Michael Darcy from the Social Justice Social Change Research Centre, together with Family Worker Training and Development Programme Inc., Western Sydney Community Forum and Community Resource Network (CRN) Inc., have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership Program grant to investigate results based accountability.
Reassessing multicultural education (PDF, 110Kb)
Dr Megan Watkins and Associate Professor Greg Noble from the Centre for Cultural Research are collaborating with the Multicultural Programs Unit of the NSW Department of Education and Training to explore approaches to multicultural education in NSW government schools.
Studying Racism (PDF, 63Kb)
Professor Kevin Dunn from the School of Social Sciences is undertaking a systematic collection of data about racism in Australia, through funding from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s Living in Harmony Program. The aim is to better understand regional variations in the intensity and nature of intolerance.
Sexuality and Intimacy after cancer (PDF, 62Kb)
Professor Jane Ussher, Dr Janette Perz and Dr Emilee Gilbert from the School of Psychology are collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Ms Gillian Batt and Dr Kendra Sundquist from the Cancer Council of NSW (CCNSW), Ms Sue Carrick from the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), Dr Gerard Wain and Ms Kim Hobbs from Westmead Hospital, and Dr Laura Kirsten from Nepean Hospital, to explore the effect of cancer and cancer treatments on sexuality and intimacy in relationships through an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project grant.
The Cost of Adolescent Mental Health Issues (PDF, 75Kb)
Professor Beverley Raphael and Professor Louisa Jorm from the School of Medicine are exploring the current and future social and economic costs of not dealing adequately with child and adolescent mental health problems, through an Australian Health Management (ahm) Research Project Grant.
Creating community at end of life (PDF, 80Kb)
Dr. Debbie Horsfall and Associate Professor Rosemary Leonard from the Social Justice Social Change Research Centre, together with Kerrie Noonan from HOME Hospice and Cancer Council NSW have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership Program grant to explore if, and how, providing care for the dying at home contributes to the development of social capital.
Herbal medicines and healthy ageing (PDF, 85Kb)
Professor Nikolaus Sucher from the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research, together with LIPA Pharmaceuticals Ltd have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership Program grant to test the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines thought to promote healthy ageing and longevity.
That Time of the Month (PDF, 60Kb)
Professor Jane Ussher and Dr Janette Perz from the School of Psychology are collaborating with Dr Edith Weisberg from Family Planning New South Wales to explore the effectiveness of a couple-based psychological intervention on Premenstrual Syndrome through an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grant.
Small things make a big difference (PDF, 66Kb)
Associate Professor Ian Anderson from the Centre for Plant and Food Science is investigating how the diversity and activity of forest soil microbes is affected by climate change, through a Life Sciences Research Award from the NSW Office for Science and Medical Research.
Really Hyperactive? (PDF, 59Kb)
Indigenous Scholar Mister Anthony Dillon, with Professor Rhonda Craven and Dr Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews from the Centre for Educational Research, Professor Ian Wilson from the School of Medicine, and Dr Helen Correia from the School of Psychology, is critically analysing the issues and decisions of parents with children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder through a three year ARC Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development Grant.
Staying on at school (PDF, 80Kb)
Professor Margaret Helen Vickers and Dr Katrina Barker from School of Education together with the NSW Department of Education & Training have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership Program grant to examine what schools can do to encourage young people to stay on, rather than leave school early.
Advancing Scientific Collaboration (PDF, 82Kb)
Professor Bill Price from the Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics Group is taking a leading role in a multidisciplinary and multi-institutional consortium to integrate access and use of magnetic resonance facilities to enhance research collaborations through a Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy grant.
