Vaccination reduces the risk of severe COVID-19 infection
However, adults who are frail, living in areas of high deprivation or have unhealthy lifestyles are more at risk of COVID-19 infection and getting ill, despite being vaccinated, compared to other vaccinated people.
Queen’s and Kinectrics partner to explore nuclear energy innovation
Queen’s and nuclear industry leader Kinectrics Inc. have entered a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at exploring and pursuing collaborative opportunities in research...
Research finds increased trust in government and science amid pandemic
New Curtin University research has found a dramatic increase in people’s trust in government in Australia and New Zealand as a result of the COVID pandemic.
Excessive gaming causing health issues
University of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems.
Hundreds of female students empowered to kick learning goals
Still buzzing from seeing their newfound heroes, the Matildas, achieve amazing World Cup success, a group of 200 female students hit the field at Industree Stadium, Gosford to participate in Maths with Mariners.
Monster black hole devouring one sun every day
The fastest-growing black hole ever recorded – devouring the equivalent of one sun every day – has been discovered by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).
Supporting lung health with break-through monitoring technology
In this latest Research Tuesdays event, Breathe Easier, researchers will explore the need for further development of tools to monitor one of the most life-sustaining organs – the lung.
Bristol mathematician set to mingle with Hollywood stars after winning prestigious science prize
A University of Bristol mathematician has been named as one of winners of the 2024 Breakthrough Prizes, a prestigious set of accolades dubbed the ‘Oscars of Science’ which boasts an awards ceremony featuring many A-List celebrities.
St Andrews wins Green Gown Awards
The University of St Andrews is celebrating after scooping two awards at the 2021 Green Gown Awards.
Driving digital transformation in telco
A new five-year agreement between NBN Co and UTS will bring together students, academics and industry experts to tackle challenges facing the telecommunications sector.
