New drug delivery system could revolutionize genetic medicine
Exploiting the remarkable capability of viruses to transport gene therapies past what until now has been a circulatory roadblock is at the heart of a University of Alberta...
Funding allows QEDDI to open to external drug discoveries
The University of Queensland’s small molecule drug discovery facility will open its doors to researchers from across Australia for the first time thanks to a National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) funding injection.
David Thodey awarded Doctor of Business by the University of Sydney
David Thodey AO has received a degree of Doctor of Business for his contributions to business, telecommunications and public service.
Chancellor named President of Royal Geographical Society
The Chancellor of the University of Leeds, Professor Dame Jane Francis, has been elected President of the Royal Geographical Society.
Young people want trustworthy mental health apps
Young people may not be receiving the mental health support they need because of a lack of trust in the smartphone apps that deliver such services, a study suggests.
Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands
A researcher who exposed the threat that climate change poses to tropical forests in Africa has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest accolades in science.
Eye drops set to reduce surgery
A new Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland spin-out company, TheiaNova, is working to introduce a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment for the eye disease keratoconus.
Developing a deeper appreciation for classical Chinese philosophy…in English
Any attempt to understand Chinese philosophy – an intellectual tradition that spans four thousand years – can be a daunting task for the average person. More so for those who jiak kantang – a colloquial term for Singaporeans who grew up with predominantly Western influence
HKUST Researchers Uncover Chemo-resistance Mechanism in Glioma Patients
An international research team co-led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, and the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) has discovered a mechanism
Dobson Centre receives $3M gift to bolster entrepreneurship at McGill
As the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship plans to scale up its programming, it has announced a new $3-million gift from the John Dobson Foundation...











































