Research Success

Digital, diverse and discoverable (PDF File 112.7 KB) (opens in a new window)
Associate Professor Hart Cohen and Dr Rachel Morley of the School of Humanities & Communication Arts with Dr Juan Francisco Salazar of the Institute for Culture & Society are investigating the development of the Strehlow collection as it undergoes digitisation and dissemination to its related Indigenous communities. This project is funded by the ARC through its Linkage Project grant scheme and by the Strehlow Research Centre and Northern Territory Library.

Promoting diversity of cultural expression in the Arts (PDF File 94.2 KB) (opens in a new window)
Professor Ien Ang and Dr Phillip Mar of the Institute for Culture and Society are examining the success of promoting diverse cultural expression in art works. This project is funded by the Australia Council for the Arts through its Inter-Arts Grants Initiative, in partnership with UNESCO Bangkok.

21st Century Chinatown (PDF File 112.9 KB) (opens in a new window)
Professors Ien Ang, Donald McNeill, Kay Anderson and Dr Alexandra Wong of the Institute for Culture and Society with Mr Steven Hillier of the City of Sydney Council are examining the role of Sydney's Chinatown as a bridge in supporting economic and cultural links between Australia and Asia. This project is funded by the City of Sydney Council and the Australian Research Council through its Linkage Projects grant scheme.

Seed production for restoration (PDF File 100.6 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Paul Rymer of the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment and the School of Science and Health together with Dr Paul Gibson-Roy from Greening Australia (NSW) Ltd., has been awarded a UWS Research Partnerships grant to investigate ecological and genetic issues in producing seeds for ecological restoration.

Restoring Cumberland Plain woodland (PDF File 74.1 KB) (opens in a new window)
Associate Professor Charles Morris from the School of Science and Health together with Dr Paul Gibson-Roy from Greening Australia has been awarded a UWS Research Partnerships grant to evaluate two approaches to develop a tool box of effective restoration methods at a former Cumberland Plain woodland site that can be tailored to individual sites.

Physical activity at school (PDF File 64.8 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Chris Lonsdale from the School of Science and Health is leading a team of researchers who will investigate the engagement of students in physical activity at school. This research is being supported by an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant.

A nation of "good sports"? (PDF File 82.9 KB) (opens in a new window)
Professor David Rowe of the Institute for Culture and Society is examining sport's dynamic relationship to Australian national identity and cultural citizenship. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Discovery Projects grant scheme.

Perinatal oral health guidelines (PDF File 63.6 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Ajesh George, Professor Maree Johnson and Professor Hannah Dahlen from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Professors Jennifer Reath and Andrew Korda from the School of Medicine have been awarded a UWS Research Partnerships grant to develop perinatal oral health guidelines for dentists and prenatal care providers in Australia.

A patient’s journey (PDF File 68.0 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Joanne Curry of the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics together with Dr Kathy Tannous of the School of Business and Professor Anneke Fitzgerald of Griffith University are using innovative modelling and management techniques to improve the coordination of patient care for people with osteoarthritis in various healthcare settings, including hospitals. This research has been funded by Hunter New England Local Health Network.

Homicide, drinking and night-culture (PDF File 81.8 KB) (opens in a new window)
Professor Stephen Tomsen of the Institute for Culture and Society and the School of Social Sciences and Psychology with Mr Jason Payne of the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is examining the prevalence, locations and trends in homicide linked to commercial night-time leisure, problematic drinking and drug use. This research is funded through a Criminology Research Grant from the AIC.

Countering violent extremism (PDF File 67.0 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Alphia Possamai-Inesedy of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology is investigating the outcome of de-radicalisation programs in Australian communities. The research will focus on communities that have been the target of the Countering Violent Extremism – Youth Mentoring Grants program funded by the Attorney-General's Department. This research has been funded by the New South Wales Police Force.

Caring at the end of life (PDF File 69.8 KB) (opens in a new window)
Associate Professor Debbie Horsfall of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology will lead a team of researchers researching informal community care networks for people dying at home. This project is funded by the Australian Research Council through its Linkage Projects grant scheme.

Refugee mental health literacy (PDF File 65.4 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Shameran Slewa-Younan from the School of Medicine with Associate Professor Jonathan Mond from University of Canberra, Professor Anthony Jorm from University of Melbourne together with Dr Mitchell Smith and Ms Diana Milosevic from NSW Refugee Health Service have been awarded a UWS Research Partnerships grant to investigate the mental health literacy of a refugee community regarding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Green purification process (PDF File 62.6 KB) (opens in a new window)
Associate Professor Gary Dennis and Professor Andrew Shalliker from the School of Science and Health with David Shock from Phenomenex Australia Pty Ltd, have been awarded a UWS Research Partnerships grant to develop a "green" purification process for pharmaceuticals.

Cotton adapting to climate (PDF File 94.6 KB) (opens in a new window)
Associate Professor Brajesh Singh, and Professors David Tissue and Ian Anderson of the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, together with Dr Michael Braunack and Dr Michael Bange of CSIRO Plant Industry, have received funding from the Cotton Research and Development Corporation to investigate the ability of the cotton industry to adapt under extreme weather conditions and climate change.