The Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES) provides eligible students with the opportunity to participate in a research project. If you're interested in research and thinking of pursuing a research degree the scheme is an opportunity to see if research is right for you. Further information about the scheme is available on HiQ.
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Quantum machine learning/AI
Quantum machine learning is the integration of quantum algorithms within machine learning programs with great potential to solve complex problems. For instance, Google’s Sycamore processor (61) performs in 200 seconds a task that would require 10,000 years using a classical computer.
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- Faculty of Engineering
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
BIOM07 Interrogating the Methylation Patterns of Plasmid DNA in a Climate-Critical System
Plasmids—DNA elements that exist independently from microbial chromosomes—are important for microbial function and adaptability. Despite thousands of novel plasmid sequences having been uncovered through metagenomic approaches, linking them to their host organisms remains a key challenge.This project investigates whether patterns of DNA methylation—chemical modifications of DNA that are often species-specific—can be used to associate plasmids with their microbial hosts. These methylation patterns are detectable using Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing technology.The data used in this study come from Arctic permafrost environments—ecosystems …
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- Faculty of Health
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- School of Biomedical Sciences
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- Centre for Microbiome Research
BIOM06 Constructing a Phylogenetic Tree of Plasmids
Metagenomics—the study of microbial communities using shotgun DNA sequencing—has transformed microbiology, with over 700,000 publicly available datasets now accessible. A largely understudied aspect of these data is plasmids: circular DNA sequences that exist independently of microbial chromosomes. Plasmids often carry important genes, such as those conferring antibiotic resistance, and play a crucial role in microbial evolution and human health.While plasmids have been grouped using various classification schemes, no comprehensive evolutionary tree has yet been constructed. This project will apply bioinformatic …
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- Faculty of Health
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- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research centre
- Centre for Microbiome Research
BIOM05 Predicting Microbial Host-Association Using Machine Learning and Global Metagenomic Data
Metagenomics—the study of microbial communities through shotgun DNA sequencing—has revolutionized microbiology, with over 700,000 publicly available datasets now accessible. This project leverages recent advances developed by the host lab to convert these raw sequencing data into detailed microbial community profiles, identifying which microorganisms are present and their relative abundances.The focus of this project is to investigate the genomic signatures of host association in bacteria. Specifically, the student will compare species typically found within animal hosts (host-associated) to those that are …
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- Faculty of Health
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- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research centre
- Centre for Microbiome Research
NURS06 A Co-designed Care Coordination Model for Frail Older Adults in Hospitals
Frailty is a complex condition marked by reduced ability to recover from stress due to declining physiological reserves. With an ageing population, frailty increasingly affects health outcomes in older adults, particularly in hospitals. It is not inevitable and can be prevented, delayed, or reversed with timely assessment and appropriate care.Frail patients face higher risks of long hospital stays, complications, readmissions, and mortality. Research shows frailty independently contributes to these risks. Integrated care models combining geriatric assessment, transitional care, coordination, and …
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- Faculty of Health
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- School of Nursing
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- Centre for Healthcare Transformation
CVER02 Visibility and computer analysis of handwritten multiple-choice answers.
The project explores paper-based alternatives to bubble MCQ marking sheets. These sheets are easily copied from a large distance. Handwritten sheets are likely to be less visible. The project will involve design of a paper-based recording sheet, assessment of the smallest distance that it can be copied from, and developing an automated marking system.
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- Faculty of Health
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- School of Clinical Sciences
- Research centre
- Centre for Vision and Eye Research
ENS02 Engaging men through rugby clubs for health promotion (Aussie-FIT)
Aussie-FIT is a men's health promotion program delivered at the men's local rugby club. The men receive 12-weekly session lasting 90-minutes. During each session the men receive an education component about healthy diets and being physically active. They then spend time being active on the club pitch. Data is collected pre-program, post, 6-months, and 12-month post program, and includes physical (e.g. weight, blood pressure, cholesterol. behavioural (e.g. physical activity and diet) and survey based data. The Aussie-FIT project is attached …
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- Faculty of Health
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
2D heterostructures for future quantum electronics
The traditional approach to the miniaturisation of electronic devices is coming to a halt. Experts agree that Moore's law prediction of doubling the number of transistors per chip every two years will cease to be fulfilled in 2020, as the heat produced in small structures cannot be cooled down quickly enough. However, by reducing the size of the device, the quantum nature of atoms and solids can become an asset. By exploiting phenomena occurring at these scales, electrons can travel …
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- Faculty of Science
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- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Research centre
- Centre for Materials Science
ENS01 Investigating the relationship between cognition, stress, and performance in female esports athletes across the menstrual cycle.
Electronic sports (esports) are individual- or team-based activities where specific video games are played in structured, competitive environments, ranging from amateur to professional levels. Many countries now formally recognize esports as a sport, and the International Olympic Committee has announced the inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2027. Like traditional sports, successful performance in esports (e.g., e’athletes) is influenced by physical and mental health, with a particular emphasis on cognitive and fine motor abilities. However, …
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- Faculty of Health
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
PSYC06 Toward Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Responsiveness in Forensic Disability Services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereafter ‘Indigenous’) peoples are significantly overrepresented in forensic disability settings due to systemic disenfranchisement and colonial processes. Forensic disability services provide rehabilitative treatment to individuals with intellectual disabilities or cognitive impairments deemed ‘unfit’ for the mainstream criminal justice system. Current service models often fail to consider Indigenous cultural, social, and historical contexts, despite the recognised need for culturally responsive care.To address this gap, the student project will undertake a focused review to explore the current …
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- Faculty of Health
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- School of Psychology and Counselling
PSYC05 Strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child-Caregiver Attachments
Despite prolific attachment research internationally, and the recognised disruption to attachments resulting from colonisation and systemic inequities, no prior research has characterised child-caregiver attachment expressions within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. This is suspected to be contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s over representation in child protection services.To address this gap, the student project will undertake a focused review exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child-caregiver attachments. The project is interdisciplinary, intersecting fields of psychology, Indigenous studies, …
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- Faculty of Health
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- School of Psychology and Counselling
VineSafe: Generating Scalable Safe Microdata using Vine Copulas
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is exploring alternative methods to create safe microdata that preserve better utility for research purposes, protect confidentiality, and enable data sharing without compromising sensitive information. Traditional methods and machine learning-based generators often require access to the original data and may struggle with high-dimensional or mixed-type datasets.This project explores the use of vine copulas—a class of statistical models that can capture complex dependencies between variables from the aggregate correlation information generated from the original microdata. …
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- Faculty of Science
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- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Research centre
- Centre for Data Science
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