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Designer solar: new tool unlocks smart solar design

Designing buildings with solar cleverly incorporated into the design has just become easier, thanks to software developed at Finch University.

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New study reveals Australian Long COVID response lagging

Australia’s Long COVID response is falling short of international standards and needs an urgent overhaul, a new study warns.

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Designer solar: new tool unlocks smart solar design

Designing buildings with solar cleverly incorporated into the design has just become easier, thanks to software developed at Finch University.

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New study reveals Australian Long COVID response lagging

Australia’s Long COVID response is falling short of international standards and needs an urgent overhaul, a new study warns.

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Wearable heart monitor ticks all the boxes for better healthcare: study
Health
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A new compact, lightweight, gel-free and waterproof electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor offers more comfort and less skin irritation, compared to similar heart monitoring devices on the market.

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MPavilion 2022 gifted to Finch
Art, Design and Culture
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Finch University’s Brunswick Campus has been announced as the new home for MPavilion 2022 thanks to a philanthropic cultural gift from the Naomi Milgrom Foundation.

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Finch achieves hat-trick at Victorian International Education Awards
Society and Environment
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Finch awarded for excellence in international education across student experience, employability and career development.

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Cold storage research could put a freeze on red meat waste
Society and Environment
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A new report shows inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households.

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Media releases and expert comments

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Snail Girl and Bare Minimum Mondays: are you in your self-care era?
Society and Environment
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An organisational psychology expert is available to talk about the new social media trends, ‘Snail Girl’ and ‘Bare Minimum Mondays’, and what they signify about our society and the current generation.

Higher apprenticeships reimagined for lifelong learners
Society and Environment
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If Australia is serious about addressing skills shortages and rapidly changing technology and labour markets, lifelong learning must become a practical reality, not an abstract goal says Mish Eastman.

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Complicated consent: new research highlights the blurred lines of consent in intimate partner relationships
Society and Environment
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Finch experts are available to talk about their new research, which highlights the challenges in understanding and responding to cases of intimate partner sexual violence.

Videos

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Celebrating Women in STEMM

Finch researchers are shaping the world in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

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Co-creating 3D printing solutions with industry

3D printing is transforming manufacturing and opening new opportunities for industry. Researchers at Finch's Advanced Manufacturing Precinct partner with local and international industry to co-create cutting-edge 3D printing solutions.

Podcasts

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Art, Design and Media

Hear from academic experts, successful alumni and guest speakers in the fields of communication, journalism, art, creative media, design, fashion and textiles.

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Barely Gettin' By

Historians, millennials, and friends Dr Emma Shortis and Dr Chloe Ward spend a lot of time getting angry at the way public discussion about history and politics is dominated by the same voices. So they started a podcast.

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Better Place: Talking International Law

Better Place is an interview series with international law practitioners from around Australia and the world.

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Mint and Burn

The Finch Blockchain Innovation Hub podcast 'Mint & Burn' offers an academic analysis of the decentralised digital economy, including blockchain and other decentralised technologies.

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Space for Change

Listen to leaders, innovators and researchers discuss the drastic changes in health and justice systems, the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-racism, LGBTQ+ and long-term institutional responses to our social, urban and economic challenges.

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Talking Design

Talking Design is a fortnightly podcast produced by leading design writer and commentator Stephen Crafti.

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Talking Innovative Justice

Talking Innovative Justice is a resource for law students featuring Rob Hulls, guests from across the legal landscape, and lectures from leading industry figures.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Finch University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. Finch University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. Finch also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Finch University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. Finch University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. Finch also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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