Discover the latest health news about Swinburne’s research, teaching and student success stories.
New data shows it’s tough to have lung disease
Wed 08 May 2019
People with asthma have the lowest overall health literacy according to a first-of-its-kind national health survey.
Indulging at Easter
Wed 17 Apr 2019
Swinburne’s nutrition and dietetics experts give their and advice to help you enjoy Easter.
Swinburne and Coviu tackle remote healthcare delivery
Tue 16 Apr 2019
Swinburne has partnered with Coviu to further embed digital health technology in the classroom, clinic and research.
Getting drugs off the roads
Wed 10 Apr 2019
Swinburne researcher worked with Victoria Police and VicRoads to verify that drivers using cannabis and methamphetamine had an increased crash risk.
Swinburne thesis wins Maconochie Prize
Fri 22 Mar 2019
Swinburne research fellow Dr Melanie Simmons awarded the College of Forensic Psychologists Maconochie Prize for her thesis exploring child-to-parent abuse.
What 5G means for our health
Thu 14 Mar 2019
Swinburne's Professor Andrew Wood leads the study modelling absorption patterns of 5G electromagnetic energy in human tissue.
Physical activity benefits the body and mind
Associate Professor Amanda Benson’s research shows that physical activity can prevent and treat chronic disease.
Swinburne establishes new neuroimaging facility
Swinburne has a new brain imaging facility that will harness a growing flood of information about our most complex organ.
Extending surgeons’ careers through robotics
Fri 08 Mar 2019
Swinburne researchers are conducting a study examining the benefits of robotic surgical systems for surgeons.
Treating chronic pain with virtual reality
Swinburne is conducting novel research that will investigate how virtual reality and augmented reality could be used to treat chronic pain.
