EU backs clinical trials that could transform incurable cancer care
Healthcare for incurable cancer could undergo reform following a study looking at how palliative rehabilitation can improve patient quality of life.
UOW Global Climate Change Week centres on climate action
Universities are vital hubs of research, teaching and leadership on climate change. Since 2015, Global Climate Change Week (GCCW) at the University of Wollongong (UOW) has been an important gathering of hearts and mind.
Massey alumnus wins Booker Prize 2022
After achieving notable success with his 2010 debut novel, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew, Mr Karunatilaka’s long-awaited second novel has accumulated praise from critics and the Booker judges alike.
Network puts Australia at forefront of quantum development
A new network of scientists, entrepreneurs and industry partners aims to drive Australia to the forefront of quantum software research and development.
Ruptured ACLs can heal without surgery, study finds
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures can heal without surgery and this could be key to better patient outcomes, according to new findings challenging the common notion that an ACL injury cannot heal.
New study reveals high rates of iron deficiency in women during late-stage pregnancy
Pregnant women may need to take more supplemental iron than current Health Canada guidelines recommend, after two UBC researchers found high rates of iron deficiency in a recent study.
New cancer ‘tracer’ promises to detect more tumours earlier
For people waiting for imaging tests to diagnose neuroendocrine cancer, time is of the essence.
$7M commitment to support and upskill students
The most significant barrier to education many students face, particularly those from the regional and rural areas, is the cost of moving to study at university.
Inspired by her First Nations heritage and love of nature, PhD student researches salmon...
PhD student Jaime Grimm’s research into fish pathogens and salmon conservation – and how she conducts that research – is the culmination of growing up amidst the rich ecosystems of Canada’s West Coast...
How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer
It’s bushfire season. So you might be wondering about the best way to protect yourself from the health impacts of smoke.
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