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)...
Cardiac diagnostics tech receives $400k funding boost
AI-driven health digitisation technology that allows patients to track their cardiac health from home is among 10 cutting-edge projects awarded more than $4 million in State Government funding for innovative projects to address WA's sustainable health priorities.
First phase of governmental project to understand impact of smartphones and social media on...
Researcher teams across the UK are leading the first phase of a new research project that will lay the groundwork for future studies into the impact on children of smartphone and social media use.
Taking concrete action on more sustainable construction materials
The construction industry has long been associated with negative environmental impacts, largely due to its heavy reliance on natural resources and high energy consumption.
For first time, researchers control design of bacterial microcompartments
Bad bacteria can survive in extremely hostile environments — including inside the highly acidic human stomach — thanks to their ability to sequester toxins into tiny compartments.
UM holds science talks to increase local high schoolers’ interest in biomedical sciences
To stimulate local high school students’ interest in learning science, the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) organised two science talks on biomedical sciences.
Change in access to fast food linked to health
Living close to fast-food outlets may be bad for your waistline, while living closer to a supermarket may be slightly better for your health, a new University of Canterbury study suggests.
The Durham MBA (Online) climbs in QS global ranking
The Durham MBA (Online) has been placed 4th in the UK, 7th in Europe and 11th in the world, in the QS Online MBA Rankings 2021.
Soil and small earthquakes help pave way for more resilient buildings
Analysing hundreds of small earthquakes is helping University of Canterbury (UC) researchers predict the impact on buildings, depending on the soil beneath them.
Queen’s Honours for University of Hull Master’s Student Sue Turner Obe
University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her Services to Social Justice.
