Researchers find drug-resistant, often deadly fungus living in dogs’ ears
Scientists from McMaster University and the University of Delhi in India have discovered and isolated the first live culture of the drug-resistant pathogen Candida auris from an animal, specifically from the ear canals of stray dogs.
Socio-economic, environmental impacts of coronavirus quantified
How is COVID-19 impacting people and the planet and what are the implications for a post-pandemic world? This world-first study led by the University of Sydney quantifies the socio-economic losses and environmental gains.
Melsonby Hoard saved for the nation
One of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds – excavated by archaeologists at Durham University – has been saved for the nation.
Palmerston North celebrates 2022 graduates
The ceremonies, held at The Regent on Broadway, begin Tuesday morning and run until Friday afternoon, opening with Māori and Pacific ceremonies.
New study links wealth inequality and human sustainability across millennia
Wealth inequality has been linked to human sustainability for over 10,000 years. That’s according to a new study led by Professor Dan Lawrence from our Archaeology department.
Student volunteers connect with community for John Curtin Weekend
International students make up around a quarter of the 200 volunteers set to lend their support to regional Western Australia for this year’s John Curtin Weekend.
University of Melbourne confers six honorary doctorates
A leader in the genomics revolution, a virologist who has driven public health reform in several countries and a miner who went on to oversee an iconic Australian airline are among six honorary doctorates conferred by the University of Melbourne this evening.
Talents programme launched at CityU for nurturing future leaders
An exciting new programme for advanced learning at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) presents an enriched curriculum for highly motivated students determined to...
Gardening linked to staying sharp in later life, study finds
Taking up gardening is associated with improved thinking skills in older age, research shows.
New podcast series considers life after migration for young Europeans in Glasgow
A new podcast series is setting out to explore questions of identity, culture and belonging among young Europeans living in Scotland.
