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The University of Glasgow is spearheading celebrations to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the poet Robert Fergusson's lasting impact on Scottish literature and culture.

Two University of Canterbury mathematicians who helped develop world-leading modelling to guide New Zealand’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic have won a prestigious award.

A world-first discovery has identified a previously unknown gene variant influencing first-line immune defences in First Nations people – who are at higher risk of severe respiratory viral diseases – and offers insights for improved disease prevention strategies.

Obesity has sometimes been called the silent epidemic, exposing millions of adults and children around the world to increased risks of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and coronary heart disease.

The University of Toronto is increasing funding for PhD and SJD (doctor of juridical science) students across its three campuses in an effort to alleviate students’ financial stress...

Childhood trauma may increase the chance of young people experiencing psychotic symptoms when using cannabis, University of Queensland research has found.

To avoid widening the digital divide, Australian students need a digital equity guarantee.

The protection offered by the Oxford-Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses, a study says.

It can be challenging for some underprivileged families to receive the right support. But ComLink+, a government initiative that uplifts households with young children living in rental flats, is bridging the gap.

Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have discovered a new gene that plays an important role in the way the spleen functions, potentially leading to new treatments for infectious diseases.