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Research highlights
The following items describe some of the recent highlights of research at USC.
Ground-Breaking USC research wins grants
Two research projects at USC have won prestigious competitive grants from the Australian Research Council.
Seminar to focus on stormwater harvesting
A USC academic will reveal new research into methods for stormwater harvesting at a free industry seminar tomorrow.
USC reveals research into exercise for elderly
New findings into the most effective exercise programs for elderly people will be revealed at a series of national workshops.
USC represented at national thesis competition
PhD student Steven Boyd has competed in the Australia and New Zealand Three Minute Thesis Competition.
Team steps forward for USC research
A team of six employees from USC’s Office of Research are lacing up their joggers to tackle the 10km Bridge to Brisbane fun run.
Chief Scientist to launch major research initiative
Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb will visit USC tomorrow to launch its $5.45 million Research Futures Project
Study helps water analysis expert win State award
A USC PhD graduate with an outstanding record of scientific water analysis is now Queensland's Water Industry Woman of the Year.
Glasshouse provides new home for tree research
Important research into producing fast-growing native trees that can help mitigate climate change will soon have a new home at USC.
USC research to help breastfeeding mums
Associate Professor Margaret Barnes leads a collaborative project to encourage new mums to breastfeed their babies for six months.
Best research presentations to be awarded
Highlights of the final day of the 2011 USC Research Conference will be new session "Did You Know?" and awards for best presentations.
From climate change to digital games
The popular Three-Minute Thesis Competition for postgraduate students returns to USC tomorrow at the 2011 Research Conference.
Researchers target mental health of children and over-55s
Therapy and lifestyle studies by two USC Master of Psychology (Clinical) students have been selected for a national conference.
Music video clips on USC research agenda
How music video clips affect men's body image will be among 30 diverse presentations at this week's USC Research Conference.
Research to be revealed in under three minutes
Five students will compete in the popular Three Minute Thesis competition as part of USC's annual Research Conference.
University to gain $5.45 million to boost research
USC will receive $5.45 million in Commonwealth funding over the next three years to help boost its collaborative research efforts.