The fine art of storytelling for Archibald winner and UNSW alumna
Archibald Prize winner Julia Gutman paints portraits whose stories run deep, and are layered with meaning and with textiles, too.
£9m funding boost for cell biology research
Researchers from University of Edinburgh will receive funding to accelerate research into fundamental cell biology – crucial for understanding rare genetic diseases and microbial drug resistance.
Western tops Canadian universities in global rating program
Western achieved top marks in the 2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars University Ratings, becoming the only Canadian university to obtain the “five stars plus” status this year, and among just 20 institutions globally.
CMU Hacking Team Defends Title at MITRE Cybersecurity Competition
For the second year in a row, Carnegie Mellon’s competitive hacking team, the Plaid Parliament of Pwning(opens in new window) (PPP), has taken home the top prize at the MITRE Embedded Capture-the-Flag (eCTF) cybersecurity competition(opens in new window).
Large-scale study reveals autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten
A new population-based study, involving 22 million people, shows that autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten individuals.
5 UCalgary faculty members named 2023 Killam Annual Professors
Five UCalgary faculty members have been named Killam Annual Professors, in recognition of their remarkable achievements in research, teaching and community involvement.
AI initiative gives Gaelic a foothold in the digital age
Linguists and Artificial Intelligence specialists are embarking on an ambitious programme designed to help Scottish Gaelic flourish in the digital age.
Biology professor Paul Grogan receives top teaching award
Throughout his career at Queen’s University, Paul Grogan, a professor in the Department of Biology, has received numerous teaching awards from students, and from his fellow faculty members.
UCalgary professor develops biowearables to track maternal health
Commercial wearables, such as Fitbits, help track our physical well-being. What these devices lack, however, is comprehensive tracking of molecular biomarkers beyond the detection of vitals.
Can aspirin reduce heart attack and stroke risk in patients with pneumonia?
A pneumonia trial – the largest ever – will investigate whether aspirin can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in patients who are admitted to hospital with pneumonia.
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