Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome
17 May 2021

Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome

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Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (or PCOS for short) is many things, but well understood is not one of them. To find out more about it, we touched base with Dr Kirsty Walters from UNSW who published her research that PCOS … Continued
Supercharged bandages improve wound healing
24 Jul 2020

Supercharged bandages improve wound healing

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Using a new plasma coating on current wound dressings could promote the healing of chronic wounds and reduce patient suffering. This fascinating technological development could be used with Biology and Chemistry students in years 8, 9, and 10 to demonstrate … Continued
Picturing the future of medical imaging
13 Jul 2020

Picturing the future of medical imaging

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Medical imaging is undergoing massive change and according to an expert, that change is moving the industry beyond diagnosis. This article is well suited to students in years 8-12 to highlight the diversity of STEM careers and skills required in … Continued
Working In… Health — Vaccination Researcher
9 Jul 2020

Working In… Health — Vaccination Researcher

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued
The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts
9 Oct 2019

The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts

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Hossein Tavassoli is working to mend broken hearts using an incredible nanotech breakthrough – and he wants to tell the world. Use this article and video with students to inspire them about future technology and careers in STEM. It would … Continued
Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia
25 Sep 2019

Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia

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For more than 20 years Japan has used a revolutionary technology to treat cancer.  Now, Australian physicists and doctors are joining forces to bring it here. This exciting advancement for science and technology in Australia would be suited for students … Continued
Big Questions: Cancer
25 Jun 2019

Big Questions: Cancer

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What is cancer – the deadly disease that affects the lives of millions of people around the world each year? And… why do some people get it, and others not? UNSW cancer researcher A/Prof Darren Saunders says cancer is one … Continued
STEM Pack 5: 3D Printing
29 Jan 2018

STEM Pack 5: 3D Printing

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Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM Careers Packs aim to make students aware of the wide variety of STEM careers. They help students understand the importance … Continued