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In a new series at Campus Review, we visit with academics and researchers to discuss their studies. In Adelaide, there lives a researcher named Lachlan Kang, an expert in computer sciences dedicated to exploring safe and private ways to surf ...
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The Coalition’s announcement on the eve of the federal election that it would commit $31.2 million to support women looking to choose and pursue STEM careers was greeted with unanimous optimism by tertiary groups and institutions, including Universities Australia. The election ...
More »Australians, world’s best to mingle at maths research hub
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