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Caleb Ferguson

Chancellors Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney

Dr Caleb Ferguson RN PhD is an experienced educator and an early career nurse researcher. Currently, Caleb is appointed as a UTS Chancellors Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2016-2019) within the Discipline of Pharmacy in the Graduate School of Health. His program of research focuses on stroke prevention and patient centered approaches to the management of atrial fibrillation.

Caleb has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and a Clinical Nurse Educator in the UK and Australia, primarily within the clinical areas of neuroscience and stroke. He has previously held positions as Lecturer at the University of Tasmania and more recently as Lecturer and Director of Postgraduate Nursing Studies within UTS Faculty of Health.

Since 2012, he has co-authored over 20 peer reviewed publications, 4 editorials and 2 book chapters. His current h-index is 9. His key research interests are atrial fibrillation, chronic care, stroke and social media. He currently holds 3 grants investigating 1) nurse knowledge in atrial fibrillation; 2) social media use in student nurses; 3) evidence based practice. He is a registered category 2 research supervisor and is available for supervision of B Honors and PhD studies in his area of expertise.

In 2015, Caleb was awarded a National Stroke Foundation Fostering Future Leaders Grant. Since 2012 he has been a volunteer StrokeSafe Ambassador for the National Stroke Foundation undertaking regular community talks aimed at raising awareness of stroke.

He is an Editor for Contemporary Nurse and also undertakes peer review for many national and international journals including Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes, International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal of Advanced Nursing, and the Journal of Clinical Nursing. During 2014, he was a guest co-editor for Collegian on a special issue on Social Media in Nursing.

He is also a contributor to The Conversation, 2SER’s Think:Health show and an avid tweeter.

Digital diagnosis: How your smartphone or wearable device could forecast illness

Oct 24, 2018 00:36 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

What if you could forecast sickness, before you even had any symptoms? Your smartphone and digital data might be able to help. If you carry your smartphone with you everywhere, then its probably already tracking a lot...

'Use this app twice daily': how digital tools are revolutionising patient care

Jul 24, 2018 16:33 pm UTC| Technology

Imagine youve recently had a heart attack. Youre a lucky survivor. Youve received high-quality care from nurses and doctors whilst in hospital and youre now preparing to go home with the support of your family. The...

How to recognise a stroke and what you should know about their treatment

Nov 16, 2016 23:17 pm UTC| Health

One in every six people will experience a stroke during their lifetime. And by the time you have read this article, its likely that someone in Australia will have experienced one. Stroke kills more women than breast cancer...

Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation,...

Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Canada Set to Enforce OECD Crypto Tax Standards by 2026

Canada has announced plans to adopt the OECDs Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize cryptocurrency taxation. The move aims to enhance transparency and regulatory...

Elon Musk Reveals Cybertruck Accelerator Fix; New Software Bug Exposed in Car Wash Mishap

Elon Musk has addressed the Tesla Cybertrucks accelerator problem in a recent flurry of issues. At the same time, another owner reports a significant software glitch following a routine car wash, causing a five-hour system...

Samsung's Exynos 2500 Rumored to Eclipse Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in Power Efficiency With 3nm SoC

Samsung is reportedly preparing to equip the Galaxy S25 series with the Exynos 2500, a chipset that utilizes 3nm technology and may perform better than Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. For the next Galaxy S25 series,...

Shibarium Soars 160% as Key Metric Rebounds, Signaling Recovery

Shibarium, Shiba Inus blockchain solution, has surged by an impressive 160% in just 24 hours, marking a notable recovery in vital metrics. This surge follows a recent decline in transaction volume, indicating a swift...

Robotic Baristas Serve Coffee and Crypto at Dubai's Token2049 Event

Visitors experienced the future firsthand as blockchain-powered robots served coffee and offered cryptocurrency rewards at Token2049, showcasing a new level of automation and digital incentives. Blockchain-Powered...