Manchester alumnus Simon Johnson wins Nobel Prize in Economics
An economist who studied at The University of Manchester has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking research into understanding wealth disparities between different nations.
Space industry pioneer announced as new UTS Vice-Chancellor
Australian space industry pioneer and respected higher education leader, Professor Andrew Parfitt, has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Technology Sydney.
Funding for more resilient data-driven electricity grids
A consortium of international experts, including a team from the University of Adelaide, has received funding to spearhead research into how data-driven modelling and control can be used to make power grids more resilient.
Boating safety solution nets eChallenge honours
A solution that makes sure all boat owners comply with the necessary legal requirements has taken top honours in this year’s Australian eChallenge.
University of Birmingham visit highlights research partnerships and student exchange programs
As part of an ongoing partnership focused on collaboration, student experience and research, McMaster welcomed visitors this month from the University of Birmingham (UoB)...
University of Canterbury edX course a volcanic winner
In only its first year offering massive open online courses (MOOCs), the University of Canterbury has won an international prize for an exceptional volcanic online course.
Research into artists’ earnings reveals falling incomes and significant pay disparities
Research undertaken by the University of Glasgow into artists’ earnings reveals falling incomes and significant pay disparities across demographics.
HKU’s “HSBC Rural Sustainability Programme” wins UN-Habitat Asian Townscape Award
The “HSBC Rural Sustainability Programme” of the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been selected as one of the 11 winning projects for UN-Habitat’s 2021 Asian Townscape Awards (ATA).
From Warwick graduate to PhD researcher in French cinema psychology
After leaving Warwick with a BA and MA in 2020, I am back to pursue a PhD on the psychology of lesbian women in contemporary French cinema.
QUT gains grants under ARC Discovery Project funding
A research project to avert disaster by creating new ways to assess bushfire risk and another investigating the diversification of Australian marsupials are among 19 QUT projects to be awarded Australian Research Council Discovery Project funding.
