James Webb Space Telescope makes first detection of heavy element from star merger
Two University of Leicester scientists are part of a team that’s observed an exceptionally bright gamma-ray burst, GRB 230307A, and identified the neutron star merger that generated an explosion that created the burst.
Deep learning pioneer Geoffrey Hinton receives prestigious Royal Medal from the Royal Society
The University of Toronto’s Geoffrey Hinton has been honoured with the Royal Society’s prestigious Royal Medal for his pioneering work in deep learning...
New Leeds facility opens to accelerate health research
A state-of-the-art research facility providing opportunities for new and bold discoveries through multidisciplinary health research has opened at the University of Leeds.
Psychologists urged to do more on climate change
Psychologists should be doing more to mitigate the health effects of climate change, according to an extensive new report from the American Psychological Association (APA) – the largest organisation for psychologists in the US and with influence around the world.
The University of Warwick to host TCL World Esports Championship Grand Final
The University of Warwick is set to become the epicentre of UK esports as it's set to host the TCL World Esports Championship on the 26th October.
10th Newcastle Writers Festival Program Out Now
Newcastle Writers Festival has launched its 10th anniversary program featuring some of Australia’s most respected and loved authors.
Partnership hits all the sweet notes
United by their love of music, the University of Canterbury (UC) and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) have formalised their long-standing history of collaboration.
UM to hold Congregation on 19 June, to be livestreamed in tandem
The University of Macau (UM) will hold its 2021 Congregation on 19 June (Saturday) at 4:00pm in its Sports Complex (N8) to present graduation certificates to this year’s undergraduate graduates.
Analysis: How the philosophy of the past can help us imagine the economy of...
The economy keeps making headlines for all the wrong reasons — stories about rising prices, supply shortages and a looming recession have been frequently making the front page these days.
Computer enthusiast lecturer wins national teaching award at 74
A Canterbury lecturer who fell in love with computers almost 60 years ago and has been riding the technology wave ever since, has won a national teaching excellence award.
