Research 2011

Caring journeys (PDF, 99Kb)
Associate Professor Debbie Horsfall from the Sustainability and Social Research Group, Dr Ilse Blignault from the University of New South Wales and Dr Astrid Perry from Multicultural Health Service South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), together with St George Migrant Resource Centre Inc., have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to study decision making around aged care options by older carers from the Greek community.		 young nurse chatting with senior woman in care home
The world keeps turning (PDF, 81Kb)
Dr Tamara Watson from the School of Psychology is exploring how humans make rapid eye movements without the world being blurred. This research is funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Projects grant scheme.		 A close shot of an eye with the world reflected
Measurement Matters for Indigenous Children (PDF, 103Kb)
Dr Anthony Dillon from the Centre for Educational Research has been awarded a prestigious Indigenous Australian Research Fellowship, with mentoring from Professor Rhonda Craven, Dr Gawiain Bodkin-Andrews, and Associate Professor Alex Yeung, to explore issues around using medication for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and bias in assessing Indigenous children displaying ADHD behaviours. This research is funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development scheme.		 Measurement Matters for Indigenous Children
Moving Home (PDF, 120Kb)
Dr Rae Dufty-Jones of the School of Social Sciences is investigating the link between housing and population mobility, both nationally and internationally. This research is funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).		 Moving Home
Knotty Problems (PDF, 78Kb)
Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Associate Professor Andrew Francis from the School of Computing and Mathematics is using mathematical modelling to explore biological systems. This research is funded by the Australian Research Council.		 DNA in detail
Real Estate in Asian Pension Funds (PDF, 83Kb)
Professor Graeme Newell of the School of Economics and Finance has been investigating the level of real estate held in pension funds in Asia. This research is funded by the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA).		 Asian Senior Couple at outdoor park
‘ManUp’ Project (PDF, 75Kb)
Professor Gregory Kolt from the School of Science and Health and Professor Anthony Maeder from the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics are part of a large team undertaking research into men’s physical activity and nutritional behavioural change. This project is supported by the Department of Health, Queensland.		 Doctor Using a Tablet Computer
Building Arabic Businesses in Central Western Sydney (PDF, 103Kb)
Professors Phillip O’Neill and Tong Wu with Dr Felicity Wray of the UWS Urban Research Centre, and Dr Geoffrey Lee of the College of Business with Dr Jane Pollard of the University of Newcastle-on-Tyne, UK, have investigated ways to encourage the growth of Arabic businesses and related employment opportunities in the western Sydney area. This research has been funded by Industry and Investment NSW.		 Building Arabic Businesses in Central Western Sydney
Building Children’s Ethical Relationship Skills with Parents and Educators (PDF, 90Kb)
Associate Professor Kerry Robinson and Professor Moira Carmody from the Centre for Educational Research and Dr Suzanne Dyson from La Trobe University are exploring how parents, children and teachers learn the skills to build ethical and respectful sexual relationships. This research is funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Projects grant scheme.		 Building Children�s Ethical Relationship Skills with Parents and Educators
Controlling Cane Toads (PDF, 110Kb)
Dr Mike Letnic from the UWS Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, together with Dr Tim Dempster and Dr Jonathan Webb from the University of Sydney will be testing a new approach for controlling the impacts of cane toads on native predators. This research is being funded by The Hermon Slade Foundation. PhD Student, Ben Feit, will be concurrently investigating the indirect effects of toad exclusion on reptiles and small mammals.		 Controlling Cane Toads
More Rungs in the Ladder (PDF, 78Kb)
Ms Joanne Ross of the School of Accounting is examining the factors driving the increasing use of “non-equity” leadership positions for women in large and mid tier accounting firms in Australia. This project is funded by the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ).		 women senior managers
Entrepreneurial Accountants (PDF, 77Kb)
Dr Dorothea Bowyer and Dr Anne Abraham of the School of Accounting are examining the entrepreneurial orientation of Australian accounting academics and the relationship to their research involvement and teaching performance. This project is funded by the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand.		 Entrepreneurial Accountants
Brain Gain (PDF, 109Kb)
Dr Nida Denson from the Centre for Educational Research and Professor Christine Halse from Deakin University are collaborating with primary schools in the Liverpool region to investigate the impact of an innovative ‘Brain Training’ game to improve numeracy skills.  This research has been funded by the NSW Department of Education and Communities Priority Action School Grant Scheme.		 The brain is being energized through the strings. The concept of intelligence.
Summerfruit quality (PDF, 135Kb)
Adjunct Professor Barry McGlasson of the School of Natural Sciences will lead a team of researchers who will investigate orchard management techniques and the extent to which these practices may lead to variability in quality of summerfruit. The project is being funded by Horticulture Australia Limited, including contributions from Woolworths Limited and UWS.		 Summerfruit quality
Changing land uses in the environs of India’s cities (PDF, 98Kb)
Associate Professor Basant Maheshwari from the School of Natural Sciences is leading a research team that will build a partnership between Australia and India for a major future international study integrating science, policy planning, management and community aspirations for a secure long-term water future. This project is being supported by the Australia India Institute.		 Changing land uses in the environs of India�s cities
Sustainable Dairy Sheds (PDF, 136Kb)
Dr Dharma Hagare from the Civionics Research Centre and Associate Professor Muttucumaru Sivakumar from the University of Wollongong together with Dairy Australia have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to develop a dynamic model for sustainable management of dairy shed effluent using stabilisation ponds and recycling systems.		 Sustainable dairy sheds
Tackling Tough Times (PDF, 124Kb)
Professor Beverley Raphael and Dr Mel Taylor from the Disaster Response and Resilience Research Group are investigating the effects of the Global Financial Crisis and other major challenges on the mental wellbeing of families and children. This project is funded by the NSW Department of Health.		 Happy family playing football, one child has grabbed the ball and is being chased by the others
Pain in the Foot (PDF, 94Kb)
Ms Verona du Toit, Associate Professor Andrea Bialocerkowski and Adjunct Professor Joshua Burns from the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences have received funding support from the Australasian Podiatry Council to undertake study that will increase the availability of clinical guidelines for the treatment of foot pain.		 Feet
How fast can we heal? (PDF, 89Kb)
Dr Michael Muller and Professor Neil Merrett from the School of Medicine are researching the bacteria present in various wounds and how they affect the repair process. This research is funded by the Australian Wound Management Research Foundation.		 A bandaged hand wound
Rethinking Multiculturalism (PDF, 93Kb)
Dr Megan Watkins and Associate Professor Greg Noble of the Centre for Cultural Research and Professor Kevin Dunn from the School of Social Sciences, together with investigators from the NSW Department of Education and Communities and the NSW Institute of Teachers, are examining prevailing practices of multicultural education in Australian schools. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council Linkage Projects scheme in conjunction with the NSW Department of Education and Communities and the NSW Institute of Teachers.		 A group of school children
The dingo and the dusky hopping mouse (PDF, 122Kb)
Dr Michael Letnic, of the School of Natural Sciences, is undertaking research that will shed light on how the presence of dingoes in an arid region might provide benefits for the conservation of small native mammals. This project is supported by a Margaret Middleton Fund Award from the Australian Academy of Science.		 The dingo and the dusky hopping mouse
Traditional Chinese Medicine Records (PDF, 108Kb)
Professor Athula Ginige and Professor Anthony Maeder from the School of Computing and Mathematics, Professor Alan Bensoussan from the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research and Dr Xiaoshu Zhu from the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences together with Surity Pty. Ltd., have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to develop an electronic medical record information system for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.		 Traditional Chinese Medicine
Inter-generational play groups (PDF, 78Kb)
Dr Margaret Skropeta and Dr Alf Colvin from the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences with Ms Renee Smith and Mr Andrew Collins  from UnitingCare Ageing, together with Playgroup New South Wales, have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to explore the development and implementation of the UnitingCare Ageing - Sydney Regional Intergenerational Playgroup Project.		 Inter-generational play groups
Improving Mental Health Services (PDF, 101Kb)
Ms Sharyn McGee from the School of Social Sciences is collaborating with Mr Charles Folami of Aftercare to evaluate a progressive adolescent mental health service. This research has been funded by Aftercare, a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides mental health care services in NSW.		 A depressed teenager at school
Working and Having MS (PDF, 93Kb)
Professor Margaret Vickers from the School of Management, College of Business and Law is being funded by Trauma Research International Pty. Ltd., a small philanthropic organisation, to investigate the workplace experiences of people who have Multiple Sclerosis (MS).		 A woman with MS at work
Biodiesel from Microalgae (PDF, 70Kb)
Associate Professor Kamali Kannangara, Dr Nguyen Tran and Dr Adriyan Milev from the School of Natural Sciences together with AusBiodiesel Pty Ltd have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to investigate ultrasound effects on extraction of algal crude oils to biodiesel.		 A white pump of alternative fuel with a green leaf symbol on it symbolizing earth friendliness
Solar Energy (PDF, 87Kb)
Dr Leigh Sheppard and Dr Maria Nowotny of the Solar Energy Technologies Research Group, School of Natural Sciences, have been awarded an ARC Discovery grant to investigate different methods of improving the efficiency of solar-hydrogen fuel production. A Partner Investigator to this award will be Dr David Kisailius from the University of California at Riverside.		 solar-hydrogen fuel production
Rehabilitating steel structures (PDF, 105Kb)
Professor Brian Uy, Dr Xinqun Zhu and Dr Olivia Mirza of the Centre for Civionics - Infrastructure Engineering, have received funding to develop an innovative technology to connect steel and concrete elements in steel framed structures. This ARC Discovery project will allow new structures to be made demountable and will increase the remaining life of existing infrastructure.		 New South Wales Sydney Olympics site at Homebush
Food Security and Climate Change (PDF, 94Kb)
Associate Professor Samsul Huda from the Centre for Plants and the Environment is leading an international research team that will investigate likely shifts in the pattern of rain and water availability and to what extent climate change will contribute to any mismatch between crop development and water availability. The project is supported by Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research.		 Golden wheat field, close up
Degrees of Impact (PDF, 103Kb)
Professor Christine Halse from the Centre for Educational Research is collaborating with NSW Department of Education and Training South Western Sydney Region to evaluate the impact of a professional doctorate program on education quality. This research is funded by the NSW Department of Education and Training (NSW DET).		 Senior professor explaining something to a student at the blackboard
Children’s Futures Today in Chile (PDF, 78Kb)
Professor Michael Singh, Associate Professor Christine Woodrow and Associate Professor Steve Wilson from the School of Education, and Dr Juan Salazar from the School of Communication Arts are working in Chile to investigate the effectiveness of an innovative intervention in early childhood education and community capacity building in an area of extreme poverty and disadvantage. This project is funded and supported by the Fundacion Minera Escondida of Chile, a social foundation linked to a global mining company. Chile’s National Board of Early Childhood and INTEGRA Foundation are also partners in this project.		 Nice girl and grandfather
Community Land Trusts (PDF, 75Kb)
Dr Louise Crabtree and Professor Peter Phibbs of the Urban Research Centre, together with Professor Carolyn Sappideen of the School of Law and Associate Professor Vivienne Milligan of the City Futures Research Centre, University of New South Wales are researching community land trusts and Indigenous housing options. This project is funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute.		 Cuddling Indigenous Australian Couple on Their Front Porch
‘Mirror, Mirror.......’ (PDF, 97Kb)
Associate Professor Kerry Robinson from the Centre for Educational Research and Cristyn Davies from Semann & Slattery are using innovative research methods to explore how processes of reflection and critical thinking could improve diversity and inclusion in early childhood education. This research has been funded by Child Australia in Western Australia.		 A child looking into a hand mirror
Feasible or not? (PDF, 81Kb)
Associate Professor Virginia Schmied from the School of Nursing and Midwifery is leading a team of researchers to investigate the feasibility of implementing a national approach to child and family health services for children aged zero to eight. This research is funded through an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant in partnership with a number of state government and non-government organisations.		 Young Boys Happy Visit with the Doctor
Spanish America – a Literary Laboratory (PDF, 81Kb)
Dr Christopher Andrews of the Writing and Society Research Group, School of Humanities and Languages, is studying recent fiction by Spanish American writers and how their compositional procedures are related to their political, ethical and aesthetic values. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grants scheme.		 Spanish America � a Literary Laboratory
"Helping the helpers" – a key for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease? (PDF, 73Kb)
Megan Steele, a PhD student in the School of Medicine and her supervisor Associate Professor Gerald Münch, together with Dr. Gilles Guillemin from the University of New South Wales, are researching the protective capabilities against dementia of certain central nervous system cells. This research has been funded by Alzheimer’s Australia Research.		 A researcher working in a laboratory
Discovering the Power in Me™ (PDF, 97Kb)
Dr Kathryn Nicholson Perry from the School of Psychology will commence a pilot study to help people with spinal cord injury better understand how they can contribute to their own recovery. This research was funded by the Spinal Cord Injury Network.		 summer vacation: woman in wheelchair enjoying outdoors beach
Exam coaching and UMAT (PDF, 81Kb)
Dr Barbara Griffin (Conjoint) and Professor Ian Wilson from the School of Medicine are collaborating with Associate Professors Sally Carless and Margot Story and Dr Margaret Hay from Monash University to investigate the effects of coaching students prior to them undertaking their Undergraduate Medical and Health Science Admission Test (UMAT). This research is funded by the Undergraduate Medical and Health Science Admission Test Consortium.		 closeup of teacher helping male student with his work

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