May 2008
A research newsletter of the University of South Australia
Nurse education protects children
The Australian Centre for Child Protection (ACCP) has just been awarded a $210,000 grant from one of Australia’s largest philanthropic trusts - The Ian Potter Foundation - to support maternal and child health nursing training in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. More..
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Kicking goals for science education
UniSA researchers have found a way to use sport to turn kids on to science, including some of the tough topics like physics, statistics and probabilities. More..
Real life stories from the front desk
The role of the hotel receptionist is often seen as a very glamorous job that is viewed with envy by lower paid hotel workers, but the real experiences on the front desk are often far from glamorous, a UniSA study shows.More..
Scientists make world water nano-clean
UniSA scientists have discovered a simple way to remove bacteria and other contaminants from water using tiny particles of pure silica coated with an active nano-material. More..
Call for integration in family law system
Children of violent and abusive parents, particularly in separated families, are being placed at even greater risk of harm by a lack of system coordination, according to Dr Elspeth McInnes, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education. More..




