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Surprising genomes
Genomic sequencing has changed radically since the first public sequencing projects more than 25 years ago. The original human genome project cost more than two billion dollars; sequencing a human genome now costs as little as a thousand, and we may sequence whole viruses and bacteria as a matter of routine.The challenge now lies in rapidly analysing these genomes as they appear, and understanding quickly whether there is anything interesting in the new sequence to warrant further inquiry. This project …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Computer Science
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Data Science
Comparison of output from collocated solar systems of different technology
Solar panel efficiency is calculated using standardised testing conditions, allowing like-for-like comparison of systems under the same conditions. However, data collected over a three year period from two collocated solar systems of different technologies are showing unexpected results. The most efficient system's yearly output is comparatively lower. Initial data analysis explains some differences from the operational conditions, but further investigation is required.
- Study level
- Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Research centre(s)
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Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices
A comparison of GDPR compliance: 2023 prosecutions v 2019 prosecutions
The General Data Protection Regulation, which became law in the EU and EEA in May 2018, imposes significant and enforceable obligations on ‘data controllers’ regarding technical and organisational security of ‘personal data’.
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Law
Care in Correction: Promoting Health in Australian Prisons
Half of Australia’s prison population have a disability. Correctional facilities have an opportunity to help people who require health care to recover, and by doing so, increase their likelihood of living independently and not re-offending. International examples show that the incorporation of health facilities into correctional facilities has been beneficial not only to prisoners themselves but to general public health practices as well.This has been especially the case for First Nations peoples in incarceration in Canada and New Zealand. Existing …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- School
- School of Design
- Research centre(s)
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Design Lab
SECAN - Semi-continuum method software improvement and comparison with other bridge deck analyses
There exist a number of methods for bridge deck analysis, e.g. grillage analysis, finite element analysis.SECAN is a software based on Semi-continuum method for bridge deck analysis. Its latest version is developed using MicrosoftVisual Studio.This project aims to improve the software for comparison with other bridge deck analyses.
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Measuring higher education performance: a global comparisons using network data envelopment analysis
The research objective focuses on comparing the top 100 universities (according to the Times Higher Education) from 2010 to 2020. The objective of the project is fourfold. First, to derive appropriate research outputs per university. Second, employ a Network DEA approach to identify (in)efficiencies within the network. Third, to measure productivity change of universities using the Fare-Primont index. Fourth, to determine sources of (in)efficiencies and productivity.This project is both theoretical and applied. The applicant should possess strong mathematical and computational …
- Study level
- PhD
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Economics and Finance
International Comparison of Mental Health Advance Directive Legislation
People with mental illness wish to execute advance directives for the treatment for a variety of reasons. These include: refusing unwanted treatment, providing advance consent to treatment, binding themselves to treatment they know to be effective but which they anticipate refusing in a crisis situation, and appointing a trusted person to make decisions on their behalf during a crisis.The aim of this project is to conduct an international comparative analysis of legislation governing advance directives made by people for future …
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Law
- Research centre(s)
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Australian Centre for Health Law Research
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