Research 2012

Fatigue in Australian Rules Football (PDF, 69Kb)
Dr Jason Siegler, Dr Richard Lovell, Dr Paul Marshall and Associate Professor Simon Green from the School of Science and Health with John Quinn from the Greater Western Sydney Giants have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to profile physiological fatigue patterns throughout a competitive Australian Rules Football season.		 An Australian Rules Football ball
Intergroup Harmony (PDF, 69Kb)
Dr Baljinder Sahdra of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology is examining "nonattachment," a Buddhist psychological concept, to investigate its usefulness in increasing intergroup harmony and reducing human psychological suffering. This project is funded by the Mind & Life Institute through its Mind and Life Contemplative Studies Fellowship Program.		 A man meditating
Amurdak - An Endangered Language (PDF, 84Kb)
Dr Robert Mailhammer is studying Amurdak, an endangered language of Northern Arnhem Land. This project has been funded by the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London through its Grant Endangered Languages Academic Programme.		 Dr Robert Mailhammer is studying Amurdak, an endangered language of Northern Arnhem Land
Indigenous Community Housing (PDF, 69Kb)
Dr Louise Crabtree of the School of Humanities and Communication Arts, together with Professor Peter Phibbs of the Urban Research Centre, Professor Carolyn Sappideen of the School of Law, Dr Hazel Blunden of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology, and Ms Nicole Moore, UWS PhD candidate, are looking at Indigenous housing options by researching community land trusts in Indigenous communities in NSW and the Northern Territory. This project is funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).		 Houses
Pest Management in the Olive Industry (PDF, 69Kb)
Associate Professor Robert Spooner-Hart of the School of Science and Health is being supported by the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) and industry partner, the Australian Olive Association, to investigate chemical options for the management of pests in the olive industry. Dr Len Tesoriero of NSW Department of Primary Industries is collaborating on this project.		 pests in the olive industry
Energetics of anti-predator behaviour (PDF, 82Kb)
Dr Christopher Turbill from the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) will be investigating the energetic consequences of anti-predator behaviour in small prey mammals. This research is being supported by The Hermon Slade Foundation. Also participating in this project is Professor Stephan Blanc from the Department of Ecology, Physiology and Ethology, University of Strasbourg, France.		 stripe-faced-dunnart
Who am "I"? (PDF, 59Kb)
Dr Diego Bubbio of the School of Humanities and Communication Arts is examining the concept of the "self" using the work of two prominent philosophers, Hegel and Heidegger. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Future Fellowships scheme.		 A head with two faces
From Research to Health Policy (PDF, 65Kb)
Conjoint Professor Sally Redman and Professor Louisa Jorm from the School of Medicine along with an international team of researchers are investigating the use of research evidence in developing health policy. The National Health and Medical Research Council has funded a Centre for Research Excellence - The Centre for Informing Policy in Health with Evidence from Research - to carry out this work.		 A researcher looking into a microscope
Pure, clean water (PDF, 73Kb)
Dr Guodong Du of the Solar Energy Technologies (SET) Research Group, School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, has been awarded a prestigious Postdoctoral Research Fellowship by the Australian Solar Institute. The project will be undertaken in collaboration with Prof J Nowotny and A/Prof T Bak, UWS; Prof Z Guo, University of Wollongong; Prof GE Murch, University of Newcastle; Prof E Wachsman, University of Maryland; Prof S Fiechter, Helmholtz Center Berlin, and Prof A Uedono, University of Tsukuba.		 a young girl drinking water
Stormwater quality improvement (PDF, 113Kb)
Chris Derry from the School of Science and Health UWS, and Bhakti Devi, Project Manager of the City of Sydney's Decentralised Water Master Plan, are collaborating on research designed to develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for assessing catchment scale impact of stormwater treatment using bio-retention units, popularly known as 'raingardens'. The aim is the improvement of the quality of the City's stormwater prior to its release into iconic waterways such as Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay.		 Stormwater quality improvements
Improving livelihoods on the east India plateau (PDF, 77Kb)
Professor Bill Bellotti, of the School of Science and Health, is leading an research team that will build on a partnership between Australia and India for a major international collaboration that aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers by developing innovative cropping systems in the uplands of the east India plateau. This project is being supported by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).		 Mother and child in front of crops
New age batteries (PDF, 64Kb)
Dr Adriyan Milev of the School of Science and Health and a team of researchers will be investigating the use of nanocomposite materials to develop high-power lithium battery cathodes. This three-year collaborative project is being supported by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education under the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund. The Australian research team will include Associate Professor Kamali Kannangara of UWS and Dr Antony Hollenkamp of CSIRO. The Indian research team will include Professor Parasuraman Selvam and Dr Raghuram Chetty of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.		 a green electric car
Renting with Pets in Sydney (PDF, 71Kb)
Dr Emma Power from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology with Susie Willis from the Petcare Information and Advisory Service Australia Pty. Ltd., have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to examine the impact of pet ownership on low income households.		 A woman and her dog
Supportive Community Housing (PDF, 97Kb)
Dr Emma Power of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology is examining a supportive community housing arrangement for older people requiring assisted home living. This research has been funded by UnitingCare Ageing Western Region.		 Aged Care Community Living
Chinese herbal medicine development (PDF, 74Kb)
Associate Professor Dennis Chang, Professor Kelvin Chan and Professor Alan Bensoussan from Centre for Complementary Medicine Research (CompleMED) are collaborating to further develop a standardised herbal product for the treatment of stroke. This research is funded through the Hutchison Whampoa Guangzhou Baiyunshan Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd.		 Human brain stroke blood circulation symbol with red blood cells flowing through veins and human circulatory system representing a medical health care symbol.
Green Office Buildings (PDF, 73Kb)
Professor Graeme Newell of the School of Business and Associate Professor John MacFarlane of the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics are studying the financial performance of green office buildings in Australia. This research was coordinated by the Australian Property Institute.		 A green energy efficient building
Lifekeeper Memory Quilt (PDF, 64Kb)
Dr Kathleen Peters from the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Envoy Alan Staines OAM, Director, The Salvation Army Suicide Prevention - Bereavement Support Services will undertake a formal evaluation of the Lifekeeper Memory Quilt project to determine its effectiveness as a support strategy for friends and families involved, and in raising awareness of the impact of suicide in Australia. This project is funded by the Salvation Army.		 a young woman looking troubled
Photos of the Past (PDF, 84Kb)
Dr Emma Waterton of the Institute for Culture and Society is examining the way visitors construct and express their sense of national identity at a range of tourism sites in Australia. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Early Career Researchers Award scheme.		 Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock
That 'Old Man Weed' (PDF, 132Kb)
Associate Professor Robert Spooner-Hart and Adjunct Professor David Leach of the School of Science and Health are being supported by funding from the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation and Industry Partner, BioActives Export Pty. Ltd. (BAX), together with commercial growers, to undertake research into the characteristics of Centipeda cunninghamii.		 A group looking at a garden
Photo-Fenton chemistry in acidified waterways (PDF, 85Kb)
Dr Jason Reynolds of the School of Science and Health, with students Matthew Scibberas (PhD) and Tiffany Cole (Hons), has been supported by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust to investigate the production of reactive oxygen species in acid mine drainage and acid sulfate soil landscapes. This research aims to provide evidence that photo-Fenton production of reactive oxygen species is a key driver for several key chemical reactions and could be manipulated to reduce pollution in these landscapes.		 pollution in the landscape
Oral health for Aboriginal families (PDF, 70Kb)
Dr Ajesh George from the Family and Community Health Research Group is leading a research team in partnership with University of New South Wales, South Western Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney to develop, implement and evaluate a nursing initiated program in South-Western Sydney promoting the oral health of Aboriginal pregnant women and their children. This research is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health.		 An Aboriginal woman with her baby
Mental Health Consequences of Environmental Disasters (PDF, 68Kb)
Professor Beverley Raphael from the Disaster Response and Resilience Research Group is leading a research team in partnership with Peking University Institute of Mental Health and Shanghai Mental Health Centre to study how the mental health consequences of environmental disasters can be reduced. This project is funded by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.		 Heavily damaged school in Yingxiu, Sichuan, China.
Passionate Aboriginal Women Artists (PDF, 106Kb)
Artist Bronwyn Bancroft (Yarramundi Higher Degree Research Scholarship recipient) is exploring the passion and politics of Aboriginal women artists and their work under the expert guidance of her supervisors Professor Michael Atherton and Associate Professor Hart Cohen from the School of Communication Arts and Professor Rhonda Craven from the Centre for Positive Psychology in Education. The project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Indigenous Researcher Development grants scheme.		 A close up of the face of an Aboriginal woman
Young Men and Violence (PDF, 83Kb)
Professor Stephen Tomsen from the Institute for Culture and Society is conducting an innovative project examining male violence, non-violence and masculine identity. Professor David Gadd of the University of Manchester and an institute adjunct professor is an international partner investigator. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through the Discovery Projects grant scheme.		 A young man pointing in anger
So you think you're human? (PDF, 72Kb)
Professor Kay Anderson of the Institute for Culture and Society is examining how notions of mind and intelligence have informed Western attitudes about what it means to be human.  This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grant scheme.		 A figure of a human with a question mark
For what it's worth... (PDF, 64Kb)
Associate Professor John MacFarlane from the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics in collaboration with the Office of the NSW Valuer General is continuing to develop and evaluate the NSW Mass Valuation System for land and property valuation. This project is funded by the Office of the NSW Valuer General.		 New land development
Cool living heritage in Southeast Asia (PDF, 70Kb)
Dr Tim Winter and Professor Donald McNeill from the Institute for Culture and Society, and Associate Professor Johannes Widodo and Dr Jiat-Hwee Chang from the National University of Singapore will research electronic air-conditioning and the degree to which traditional, less energy intensive alternatives to thermal comfort can be maintained and reinstated. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grants scheme.		 air conditioning fans on an office building
Citizenship and community organising (PDF, 75Kb)
Dr Dallas Rogers from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology and Professor Peter Phibbs from the Urban Research Centre will research how low-income housing policy interventions can adversely affect civil society organisations. This project is funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).		 Sydney suburb from the air
Woodland response to elevated CO2 (PDF, 166Kb)
Professor David Ellsworth and Professor David Tissue of the UWS Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, in association with Professor Fernando Valladares of the Spanish Scientific Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas) are investigating the response of Australian woodland trees to rising atmospheric CO2. This research is being supported by an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant.		 Woodland response to elevated CO2
Breast Cancer and Sexuality (PDF, 72Kb)
Professor Jane Ussher, Associate Professor Janette Perz, and Dr Emilee Gilbert of the Centre for Health Research, are investigating the impact of breast cancer on the sexual wellbeing of women. This project is funded by Breast Cancer Network Australia.		 Breast Cancer and Sexuality
Forest responses to climate change (PDF, 86Kb)
Professor David Ellsworth and Professor David Tissue of the UWS Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, in association with Dr Anthony O'Grady and Dr Tim McVicar of CSIRO are investigating the water balance of a native forest exposed to elevated atmospheric CO2. This research is being supported by the CSIRO Flagship - Water for a Healthy Country.		 Institute�s eucalypt forest free air carbon dioxide enrichment (EucFACE) facility
Reducing Violence in Groups (PDF, 61Kb)
Professor Rhonda Craven, Dr Alexander Yeung, and Dr Marjorie Seaton from the Centre for Positive Psychology and Education will combat bullying and violence in high schools by developing and rigorously evaluating a new innovative whole-school anti-bullying intervention for high school students. The project is funded by the Australian Government Attorney General's Department in conjunction with the New South Wales Police Force.		 Young male teen with a blackeye and fat lip
Soil security with nodulation of pulse crops (PDF, 97Kb)
Dr Jeff Powell from the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment will seek to understand the interactions between different nitrogen-fixing bacteria strains in pulse crops to improve yields. This project is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Grains Research and Development Corporation through the 2012 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.		 Soybean root nodules
The pace of life (PDF, 78Kb)
Dr Christopher Turbill from the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment has been awarded a prestigious Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award to support his research into the physiological basis of life-history trade-offs that cause some individuals or species to age faster than others.		 illustration of a dna
Loudness moves! (PDF, 71Kb)
Professor Roger Dean, Professor Kate Stevens and Dr Freya Bailes from the MARCS Institute will identify the role of loudness in the perception of structure, arousal and emotion in music. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through the Discovery Projects grant scheme.		 Mid adult man playing acoustic guitar
Automated annotation tools (PDF, 66Kb)
Professor Anthony Maeder from the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics will lead the design and implementation of cloud-based software providing a toolkit for use in the management of research collections of digital medical images. Associate Professor Murk Bottema from Flinders University will collaborate in the project, which is funded by Microsoft Research.		 Radiology technician examens mammography test on location
Forum Sentencing (PDF, 74Kb)
Dr Meredith Rossner from the Justice Research Group and Dr Jasmine Bruce from University of New South Wales will seek to understand why and how Forum Sentencing works and to develop a best practice model of how Forum Sentencing can effectively respond to the harms caused by crime. This project is funded by the New South Wales Department of Attorney General and Justice.		 Forum Sentencing
Traditional Medicine Internationalisation (PDF, 77Kb)
Professor Alan Bensoussan, Professor Kelvin Chan and Associate Professor Dennis Chang from the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research with Professor Jianxun Liu from Xiyuan Hospital and Professor Basil Roufogalis from University of Sydney will implement a Traditional Medicine Internationalisation Platform to attract investment and grow the traditional medicine research and business sector. This research is funded by the NSW Department of Industry & Investment.		 Traditional Medicine and herbs
Use of composite columns in large scale infrastructure (PDF, 106Kb)
Professor Brian Uy, Foundation Director of the Institute for Infrastructure Engineering (IIE) and an international team of researchers will be investigating the design and behaviour of columns composed of high strength structural steel coupled with high strength concrete. This ARC Discovery Project will enable sustainable column systems to be developed for major civil engineering infrastructure. The research team consists of Associate Professor Zhong Tao (IIE) and Dr Fidelis Mashiri, School of Computing, Engineering & Mathematics, UWS; Professor Richard Liew of the National University of Singapore; and Professor Lin-Hai Han of Tsinghua University, Beijing.		 Perth tower
Hybrid beam-column joints (PDF, 75Kb)
Associate Professor Zhong Tao of the Institute for Infrastructure Engineering, together with Professor Lin-Hai Han from the Tsinghua University of Beijing will be investigating the behaviour of hybrid stainless-carbon steel composite beam-column joints for durability under extreme conditions such as wind, earthquakes and fire. This research is being supported by an ARC Discovery Project.		 Modern building in sunlight
Into the community (PDF, 72Kb)
Dr Gabrielle Drake from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology, together with UnitingCare Disability and People with Disability Australia have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to explore the processes, supports and outcomes for people who have transitioned from a licensed boarding house to alternative accommodation.		 A group of peoples hands touching
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (PDF, 73Kb)
Dr Joanne Lind and Professor Annemarie Hennessy from the School of Medicine are investigating the retinal vascular changes in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. This research is funded through the Bonnie Babes Foundation.		 Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
'The Birds' (PDF, 63Kb)
Dr Ricky Spencer together with Dr Julie Old of the School of Science and Health is being supported by a grant from the Wollongong City Council to investigate the impact of Indian Mynas in Eastern Australia and the success of a community level trapping program in the Wollongong LGA.		 Indian Myna bird
Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service (PDF, 66Kb)
Dr Ajesh George, Professor Maree Johnson and Associate Professor Hannah Dahlen from the School of Nursing and Midwifery together with  Dr Shilpi Ajwani, Associate Professor Sameer Bhole and Sharon Ellis from Sydney & South Western Sydney Local Health District and Professor Anthony Blinkhorn from University of Sydney are investigating the effectiveness of a Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service (MIOH-DS). This research is funded through the Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch) Limited.		 Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service
Can diclofenac affect blood pressure after having a caesarean? (PDF, 106Kb)
Dr Angela Makris from the School of Medicine is investigating the effects of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (diclofenac) on the blood pressure of women in the post partum period after a caesarean section. This research is funded through a National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grant, and is part of a broad program of Women's Health research being undertaken at the School.		 A woman on the operating table after having after having a caesarean
Shari'a in everyday Muslim life (PDF, 75Kb)
Associate Professor Adam Possamai and Professor Bryan Turner of the Religion and Society Research Centre, Dr Selda Dagistanli of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology and Professor  Malcolm Voyce of Macquarie University are examining multiculturalism and post-secularism by looking at Shari'a in the everyday life of Muslim communities. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through the Discovery Projects grant scheme.		 Shari�a in everyday Muslim life
Feel like a smoke? A cheeseburger? (PDF, 75Kb)
Professor Suzan Burton and Dr Daniela Spanjaard of the School of Business, with Ms Lindie Clark and Dr Ross MacKenzie of Macquarie University and Dr Kristina Jackson from Brown University, USA are investigating the impact of distribution and in-store displays on the purchase and consumption of tobacco and 'fast-food'. The project is funded by the Cancer Council NSW.		 A cigarette with smoke coming out of it next to a large cheeseburger
Anti-cataract medications (PDF, 67Kb)
Dr Michael O'Connor from the School of Medicine is investigating how stem cells can be used to understand normal development of the eye's lens and how vision can be lost by lens cataract formation. This project is funded by the Medical Advances Without Animals Trust (MAWA).		 A woman undertaking an eye exam
Improved village water supplies in India (PDF, 85Kb)
Professor Basant Maheshwari from the School of Science and Health is leading a research team that will build a partnership between Australia and India for a major international collaboration that aims to improve the security of irrigation water supplies and enhance livelihood opportunities for rural communities in India. This project is being supported by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).		 A group improving village water supplies in India
Young People's Citizenship (PDF, 85Kb)
Dr James Arvanitakis and Professor Robert Hodge of the Institute for Culture and Society are researching the concept and practice of active citizenship for young people. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grant scheme.		 A group of young people walking holding hands
Investigating Housing Reform (PDF, 83Kb)
Professor Peter Phibbs from the Urban Research Centre, along with Associate Professor Nicole Gurran from the University of Sydney, is exploring the performance of land use planning systems. This project is funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) through a Research Funding Grant.		 Investigating Housing Reform
Neural regulation of cardiovascular system (PDF, 120Kb)
Professor Vaughan Macefield from the School of Medicine and Dr Luke Henderson from the University of Sydney are investigating how the brain regulates the cardiovascular system. This project is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.		 Neural regulation of cardiovascular system
Western Sydney insect infestation (PDF, 81Kb)
Dr Markus Riegler from the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, together with Blacktown City Council have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to identify the key characteristics of the current psyllid infestation in the endangered remnant Cumberland Plain Woodlands.		 Western Sydney insect infestation
Cultivating Capability (PDF, 104Kb)
Professor Rhonda Craven, Associate Professor Alex Yeung, Dr Marjorie Seaton and Dr Anthony Dillon from the Centre for Positive Psychology and Education, together with NSW Department of Education and Communities have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to determine the issues impacting Aboriginal students seeking placement in opportunity classes and selective high schools.		 Smiling teenage Aboriginal boy
Service delivery systems and homelessness (PDF, 100Kb)
Associate Professor Michael Darcy and Dr Neil Hall from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology and Ms Stephanie Brennan from Wentworth Community Housing in partnership with Penrith, Blacktown, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury City Councils have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to examine the ways in which service provider practices and service delivery systems may unintentionally cause or perpetuate homelessness.		 Young homeless woman sleeping the alleyway
The Aboriginal Girls Circle (PDF, 79Kb)
Dr Brenda Dobia, Dr Roberto Parada and Adjunct Associate Professor Sue Roffey from the School of Education and Dr Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews from the Centre for Positive Psychology and Education, together with National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect have been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to investigate the development and effects of an Aboriginal Girls' Circle.		 Teenage Indigenous Australian girl photographed outdoors. She has a serious expression
Hear the Word (PDF, 77Kb)
Professor Denis Burnham from the MARCS Institute and Dr Usha Goswani from the University of Cambridge, UK, are exploring the acquisition of reading skills in children with dyslexia. This research is funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Projects grant scheme.		 Seeds of Literacy
Can acupuncture improve IVF live birth rates? (PDF, 131Kb)
Associate Professor Caroline Smith from the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research along with Associate Professors Sheryl de Lacey and Julie Ratcliffe from Flinders University and Professor Michael Chapman from the University of New South Wales have received National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding to investigate if acupuncture can improve the rate of live births for women undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).		 Can acupuncture improve IVF live birth rates?
The ordinariness of Australian Muslims (PDF, 103Kb)
Professor Kevin Dunn, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology, in partnership with the Islamic Sciences, and Research Academy of Australia, has been awarded a UWS Research Partnership grant to determine a sense of the broader Muslim community attitudes and experiences.		 Australian Muslims
Museums and Social Governance (PDF, 204Kb)
Professor Tony Bennett and Dr Fiona Cameron of the Institute for Culture and Society, together with international research collaborators from the U.K., U.S.A. and New Zealand are studying the roles of early 20th century museums in culturally diverse societies. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grants scheme.		 Baldwin Spencer seated with the Arrernte elders, Alice Springs, Central Australia, 1896
WWI Refugees in Austria-Hungary (PDF, 301Kb)
Dr Julie Thorpe of the Institute for Culture and Society is examining how WWI refugee movements have contributed to the displacement of national communities and European states. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects Grants scheme.		 Map of Austria-Hungary
Promoting sexual healthcare (PDF, 187Kb)
Dr Ann Dadich of the Industry and Innovation Studies (CInIS) research group and Dr Jennifer Reath of the School of Medicine are evaluating a diverse suite of educational resources for the NSW Sexually Transmissible Infections Programs Unit (STIPU). This evaluation is also being funded by STIPU.		 A Doctor and Patient undergoing a blood test
Creative Nation (PDF, 192Kb)
Associate Professor Anna Gibbs and Dr Maria Angel of the Writing and Society Research Group, together with partner investigator Professor Joseph Tabbi from the University of Illinois, Chicago are studying the impact of the culture of new media on literary writing. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grants scheme.		 Typing on a laptop computer

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