Monash University stories
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Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University
Mon, 27th May 2024
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surveillance
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science
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engineering
Monash University and SmartSat have appointed ex-NASA leader Lt Gen Larry James to boost their space research, leveraging his extensive expertise.
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Macquarie University pioneers use of TechnologyOne's SaaS Solution
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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edutech
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saas
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digital transformation
Macquarie University is the first in Australia to successfully transition to TechnologyOne's SaaS Timetabling and Scheduling solution, modernising its operational management to enhance student services.
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auDA Foundation awards 15 grants for digital inclusion projects
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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digital inclusion
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online safety
The auDA Foundation issues 15 grants, each worth $40,000, for projects enhancing digital inclusion and innovation targeting various demographics, including rural communities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Australians.
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LawTech Hub by Lander & Rogers opens applications for AI-focused 2024 programme
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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6clicks
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monash university
Australia's first legal tech accelerator, LawTech Hub by Lander and Rogers, opens applications for its AI-focused 2024 cohort.
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Aussie IT firm warns of high cybercrime risk during festive season
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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malware
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martech
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commerce systems
Aussie IT firm CMTG warns of potential cybercrime increase during Christmas season due to rising online shopping habits.
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Monash University and CSIRO create quantum-secure online transaction algorithm
Wed, 15th Nov 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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encryption
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cryptocurrency
CSIRO, in association with Monash University, creates 'LaV', a quantum-secure algorithm enhancing online transactions.
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Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest in Melbourne to bolster cybersecurity skills
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Fortinet and NAB host second annual Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, aiming to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap.
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Tech investor Alan Jones joins Third Hemisphere as Tech & Investments Director
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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intel
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moonshot
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ibm
Alan Jones, renowned tech investor and founder of M8 Ventures, joins Third Hemisphere as Tech and Investments Director to advise a growing list of clients.
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Smartphone addiction endangering health - study
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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smartphones
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nomophobia
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monash university
Young people aged 18 to 25 had the highest level of nomophobia and males were almost twice as likely to engage in dangerous use than females.
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Attempts to block Google's acquisition of Fitbit over health privacy
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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healthtech
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google
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fitbit
Monash Business School aims to halt Google's acquisition of Fitbit, claiming it could monetise health data from 28 million users.
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Researchers create algorithm to uncover deepfakes
Sat, 31st Oct 2020
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ai
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martech
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software development
The researchers have trained machine learning algorithms to detect deepfake videos based on the dissimilarity in patterns between the audio and visual cues.
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Aussies supportive, but sketchy, about role of AI in society
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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ai
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monash university
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australian
Australians positive about AI but have doubts about privacy and job security, says study from Monash University.
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Monash University and collaborators bring learning analytics to life
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Monash University, along with partners, has crafted a groundbreaking learning analytics model aimed at revolutionising educational tech understanding and usage.
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Australians uneasy about facial recognition tech - report
Tue, 26th May 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Half of Australians believe their privacy is being invaded by the tech, and two-thirds think they should be able to opt out of databases using it.
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Global lockdowns put pressure on internet infrastructure
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
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remote learning
COVID-19 lockdowns are straining global internet infrastructure, say researchers at Monash Business School, with increasing latency issues across many regions.
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AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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it automation
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ai
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healthtech
New project will utilise artificial intelligence to streamline clinical records to better inform responses to suicide prevention.
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Monash University brings power to the people through video project
Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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digital entertainment
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video
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community
Monash University and IFRC empower remote communities with Indaba, a video storytelling tool, to amplify local voices and raise awareness globally.
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Monash University to launch centre for blockchain research
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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fintechs
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blockchain
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iam
From fintech to supply chain management, the MBTC will develop secure foundations for this technology, and demonstrate its usability and practical outcomes.
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Melbourne uni researchers at the forefront of forensics technology
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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ai
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Researchers at Monash University, in collaboration with Leidos and VIFM, are pioneering tech using machine learning and AR to revolutionise forensic ballistics.
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Monash University researchers scour dark web to understand cybercrime
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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cybercrime
IT researchers at Monash University have exposed activity on the dark web that could spell the end for some cybercriminals.