Research Success

Midwife initiated oral health dental service (PDF File 65.7 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Ajesh George, Professor Maree Johnson and Associate Professor Hannah Dahlen from the School of Nursing and Midwifery together with a team of researchers are investigating the effectiveness of a Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service (MIOH-DS). This research is funded through the Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch) Limited.

Can diclofenac affect blood pressure after having a caesarean? (PDF File 106.0 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Angela Makris from the School of Medicine is investigating the effects of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (diclofenac) on the blood pressure of women in the post partum period after a caesarean section. This research is funded through a National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grant, and is part of a broad program of women's health research being undertaken at the school.

Shari'a in everyday Muslim life (PDF File 70.7 KB) (opens in a new window)
Associate Professor Adam Possamai and Professor Bryan Turner of the Religion and Society Research Centre, Dr Selda Dagistanli of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology and Professor Malcolm Voyce of Macquarie University are examining multiculturalism and post-secularism by looking at Shari'a in the everyday life of Muslim communities. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grant scheme.

Feel like a smoke? A cheeseburger? (PDF File 74.3 KB) (opens in a new window)
Professor Suzan Burton and Dr Daniela Spanjaard of the School of Business, with Ms Lindie Clark and Dr Ross MacKenzie of Macquarie University and Dr Kristina Jackson from Brown University, USA are investigating the impact of distribution and in-store displays on the purchase and consumption of tobacco and 'fast-food'. The project is funded by the Cancer Council NSW.

Anti-cataract medications (PDF File 66.3 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Michael O'Connor from the School of Medicine is investigating how stem cells can be used to understand normal development of the eye's lens and how vision can be lost by lens cataract formation. This project is funded by the Medical Advances Without Animals Trust (MAWA).

Improved village water supplies in India (PDF File 85.0 KB) (opens in a new window)
Professor Basant Maheshwari from the School of Science and Health is leading a research team that will build a partnership between Australia and India for a major international collaboration that aims to improve the security of irrigation water supplies and enhance livelihood opportunities for rural communities in India. This project is supported by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

Young people's citizenship (PDF File 84.4 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr James Arvanitakis and Professor Robert Hodge of the Institute for Culture and Society are researching the concept and practice of active citizenship for young people. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grant scheme.

Investigating housing reform (PDF File 82.3 KB) (opens in a new window)
Professor Peter Phibbs from the Urban Research Centre, along with Associate Professor Nicole Gurran from the University of Sydney, is exploring the performance of land use planning systems. This project is funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) through a Research Funding Grant.

Neural regulation of the cardiovascular system (PDF File 119.1 KB) (opens in a new window)
Professor Vaughan Macefield from the School of Medicine and Dr Luke Henderson from the University of Sydney are investigating how the brain regulates the cardiovascular system. This project is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

Western Sydney insect infestation (PDF File 80.1 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Markus Riegler from the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, together with Blacktown City Council, have been awarded a UWS Research Partnerships grant to identify the key characteristics of the current psyllid infestation in endangered remnant Cumberland Plain woodlands.

Cultivating capability (PDF File 103.1 KB) (opens in a new window)
Professor Rhonda Craven, Associate Professor Alex Yeung, Dr Marjorie Seaton and Dr Anthony Dillon from the Centre for Positive Psychology and Education, together with NSW Department of Education and Communities have been awarded a UWS Research Partnerships grant to determine the issues impacting Aboriginal students seeking placement in opportunity classes and selective high schools.

Service delivery systems and homelessness (PDF File 100.0 KB) (opens in a new window)
Associate Professor Michael Darcy and Dr Neil Hall from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology, and Ms Stephanie Brennan from Wentworth Community Housing, have been awarded a UWS Research Partnerships grant to examine how service provider practices and service delivery systems may unintentionally cause or perpetuate homelessness.

The Aboriginal Girls Circle (PDF File 78.3 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Brenda Dobia, Dr Roberto Parada and Adjunct Associate Professor Sue Roffey from the School of Education, and Dr Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews from the Centre for Positive Psychology and Education, together with National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect have been awarded a UWS Research Partnerships grant to investigate the development and effects of an Aboriginal Girls' Circle.

Creative Nation (PDF File 191.3 KB) (opens in a new window)
Associate Professor Anna Gibbs and Dr Maria Angel of the Writing and Society Research Group, together with partner investigator Professor Joseph Tabbi from the University of Illinois, Chicago are studying the impact of the culture of new media on literary writing. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grants scheme.

Promoting sexual healthcare (PDF File 186.6 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Ann Dadich of the Industry and Innovation Studies research group and Dr Jennifer Reath of the School of Medicine are evaluating a diverse suite of educational resources for the NSW Sexually Transmissible Infections Programs Unit (STIPU). This evaluation is also being funded by STIPU.