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Later literacy success hinges on early handwriting lessons

A new study has shown the far-reaching implications of handwriting skills in early childhood.
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The origins of baby talk

The way you speak to your baby can tell a very specific story.
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Canberra school study proves obesity prevention can work

A unique approach to obesity prevention has helped schools in the ACT reduce the number of students who are overweight or obese,...
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Collaboration proves vital for children in crisis

Understanding the benefits of child protection, police, and child and family advocates and therapists working together in local communities to respond to...
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Disco meets digital at junior robotics competition

Described as the largest regional Australian event of its type, the 15th Annual CQ Junior Robotics Competition has attracted a record 250...
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The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills

Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood stroke.
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Influenza linked to deadly brain disease

University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children.
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Bullied primary school children are falling behind in learning

New work from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has uncovered that one in three boys and one in four girls aged...
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Time is of the essence if we are to build strong communities

Quality time with parents is a key piece in the puzzle of building strong, supportive communities for children, a leading researcher says.
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Hearing aids for babies with mild loss may not help language

New research from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has raised questions about the benefits of fitting hearing aids early to babies...

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Get FactsTuesday, October 16th, 2018 at 4:51pm

It’s time to talk about what might be the most important areas of all in the data space — privacy and protection.

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Data protection and privacy … getting it all right - GetSTEM

Lately I’ve been talking data. Big data, and the big jobs of making it usable, and making it shareable. Now it’s time to talk about what might be the most important areas of all in the data space — privacy and protection. We need to talk about it because it affects you. It affects you, …

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Get FactsFriday, October 12th, 2018 at 5:30pm

Jaguar’s Audible Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) will make its first appearance in the I-PACE, eliminating problems for vulnerable road users of the silent running of the vehicle’s electric motor at low speeds. http://getstem.com.au/jaguar-adds-sound-to-electric-vehicle-silence/

Jaguar adds sound to electric vehicle silence

Jaguar Land Rover has been working for 4 years on a sound for its electric vehicles to indicate motion, speed, and more to vulnerable road users.

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Get FactsThursday, October 11th, 2018 at 6:06pm

iMOVE announced its first partner project in mid-February 2018, and as of October 10 2018, they now have 10 projects with a full description up on the site for your reading pleasure.

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iMOVE's first 10 projects: who's doing what, and where?

iMOVE has published full details on its first 10 transport and smart mobility projects. Find out more about the R&D, who's doing what, & where.

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Get FactsFriday, October 5th, 2018 at 6:11pm

iMOVE Australia welcomes the establishment of a new Office for Future Transport Technologies, announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack. #realITS #smartmobility #mobility #transport #connectedvehicles

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Get FactsTuesday, September 25th, 2018 at 3:27pm

Not long ago, Professor David Hensher, the Founding Director of the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at The University of Sydney sent us a wide-reaching and considered article, on various topics, tactics, and thoughts regarding traffic congestion and new technologies. At almost 9,000 words we thought it best to split into six separate articles.

Cut to now, and we’ve gathered those six articles in the one place, just in case you missed them all first time around. #realITS #transport #MaaS #smartmobility