Study reveals how little things can reduce hip fractures
Simple strategies to strengthen your bones, implemented by the whole community not just those at higher risk, could lead to a substantial decrease in hip fractures.
Lancaster researchers propose new approach to assisted dying
Three Lancaster University professors have argued that it is time to move beyond a medicalised approach to assisted dying.
Law alumni win prestigious international fellowships
Three of the University of Adelaide’s brightest young law graduates are heading overseas on prestigious fellowships that will see them further their studies and broaden their career horizons.
Researchers tackling medicinal cannabis industry’s waste problem
Researchers are working to address the environmental impact of medicinal cannabis waste. The results could have a big impact on the industry.
Nottingham researcher explores sidelining of medical expertise in patient-centred care in new shortlisted book
A Nottingham academic has been shortlisted for a number of awards following the publication of her book outlining the issues surrounding patient-centered care.
Funding boost to help develop ethical frameworks for tech innovation
An international consortium of experts led by The University of Western Australia’s Tech & Policy Lab and Indian non-profit IT for Change has been awarded $494,220 from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade...
CMRF Project Grant success for four University of Otago, Christchurch researchers
A simple blood test to replace the need for colonoscopies in children with inflammatory bowel disease, and potential hope for a new psychological therapy for bipolar disorder – they are two of four University of Otago...
Monash College launches Docklands campus
Monash College, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monash University, today officially held an opening ceremony of its Docklands campus, and launched its new Future Skills division, which will see the College offer more vocational education and training (VET) programs.
Significant funding boost to allow Nottingham researchers to unlock sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have joined forces with biotechnology company HydRegen for a project that will unlock sustainable biocatalytic hydrogenation – allowing the process to be scaled up and improved for industry use.
Stem cells used to successfully treat arthritis in gorilla at Budapest zoo
Stem cell therapy has been used to treat osteoarthritis in a gorilla for the first time, by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
