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Wild weather linked to weedy seadragon deaths

Marine scientists are calling for beachgoers who find weedy seadragons washed up on the shore to photograph them and send details to researchers at UTS.

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How to create more First Nations jobs in clean energy

Done well, the renewable energy transition should improve the lives of First Nations Australians.

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Why older women are embracing the open road

Older Australian women are challenging traditional views of aging, embarking on solo road trips in search of adventure, personal growth and new horizons.

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Honours recognise service and leadership

The contributions of UTS academics to justice, human rights, health, education and a sustainable future for Australia were among the achievements recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours.

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UTS secures its place in world top 100 rankings

UTS has achieved a new high in the QS World University Ranking, climbing to 88th in the world.

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Stem cell “magic potion” with promise

Biomedical engineer Dr Jiao Jiao Li is using the healing powers of stem cells to treat chronic diseases.

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Being ready for the worst

Before being confronted with the reality of a disaster, police and emergency services need to be prepared as well as they can be under realistic conditions, an important role for the University of Technology Sydney’s Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research, or AFTER.

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Plug-in vaccine designed to halt Alzheimer’s in its tracks

A UTS-led research team has unlocked $1.4 million in funding to develop vaccines to combat Alzheimer’s disease, based on ground-breaking ‘plug-and-play’ nanotechnology.

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Low-level traffic air pollution linked to liver damage and fatty liver disease

Traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, a new study in mice suggests.

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