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30 June 2025

99¸±ÀûÊÓÆµresearchers have received more than $16.4 million from the Australian Research Council to progress research across health, agriculture, environment, Indigenous experiences and data sciences. 

Three researchers were awarded prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowships, with 99¸±ÀûÊÓÆµpositioned equal first for the number of fellowships awarded nationally. 

The University also received the most funding of all universities nationally from the ARC Linkage Projects 2024 Round 2 and the Australian Laureate Fellowships.    

99¸±ÀûÊÓÆµremains the most awarded university for ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship funding since the scheme began. 

Fellowship recipient also received the ARC , recognising profound contribution to her field and to advancing women in research.  

 

  • – understand ways to improve cognitive ageing in older Australians so they can stay independent and socially-connected for longer. 

  • – explore the role of Indigenous languages in preserving Indigenous ecological knowledge, to help shape policy and practice in Australia and support language renewal. 

  • establish an Australian First Nations Urban Research Centre that is transdisciplinary and privileges Indigenous methodologies, with the aim to support the wellbeing of urban First Nations people. 

 

  • identify improved antibiotic combinations to combat antibiotic resistance in agricultural, environmental, and health sectors by using genetic and molecular techniques 

  • – generate new ways to protect plant biodiversity, focusing on six Australian priority species, to preserve their ecological, cultural and economic value.  

  • identify risks that can lead to ageism and provide research-based tools for healthcare workers and older adults to ensure equitable healthcare for all Australians. 

  • – develop Australia’s first strata management system powered by large language models to boost efficiencies and help to address rising costs, reduced service quality and skill shortages in this industry. 

  • explore the use of man-made soils to support sustainable mining rehabilitation, in response to Australia’s soil shortage. 

  • – understand the minimum zinc levels needed for healthy pig growth, immunity and gut health and test alternatives to medicinal zinc in feed. 

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