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Monash researchers say Perth city is living near to its ideal population size. Photo: supplied

Monash researchers say they found the magic number for a balanced city lifestyle

Monash University researchers believe they have found the ideal size for an Australian city by pinpointing the ‘magic number’ of residents. The university’s transport studies institute surveyed 655 cities and say sustainability peaks when a city’s population is within 4% […]

Australia, Built, University, Weekender

7 September 2025

Sunswift 7 is aiming for back-to-back victories in the World Solar Challenge. Photo: Sunswift Racing

Solar power to shine a lot less as global challengers once again vie for the crown held by Sunswift 7

For this year’s World Solar Challenge race, the University of NSW’s Sunswift team are keen to finish off some unfinished business. The 3000km Darwin-Adelaide race runs from August 24-31 this year and already features a first: it is being run

Outdoors, Roads, Technology, University

21 August 2025

The University of Auckland is one NZ university receiving EU funding. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

Australia ‘needs to’ look to Europe for research funding as US freedoms falter, says UA boss

Education, Europe, University

28 May 2025