International students benefit from extra support
More than 9400 University of Melbourne international students have benefited from expanded support services in 2022, with more programs commencing in Semester 2.
Life-saving Australian discovery helps combat antibiotic resistance
Researchers have found a new method that can detect the presence of a bacterial infection and determine which antibiotics would be most effective for treatment in less than five hours, instead of days.
Banks strikes gold with coveted AMA medal
A prominent public health physician and epidemiologist from The Australian National University (ANU) who has shaped public discourse on e-cigarettes by highlighting the dangers they pose has been honoured by the peak professional body for doctors in Australia.
UBCO looks at smart technology to safeguard drinking water
Delivery of safe and high-quality drinking water is an essential public service, but it’s not easy to monitor water quality in real-time close to customers’ homes.
Seawalls and seagrass spruce up Sydney Harbour
A major scientific project is set to rewild and restore the unique marine habitats of Sydney Harbour, with UTS scientists diving in to help.
Tohunga Mātauranga awarded honorary doctorate of science
Tohunga tohorā (whale expert) Ramari Stewart has been awarded an honorary doctorate of science from Waipapa Taumata Rau, on 29 August at the University’s Fale Pasifika.
Five University of Alberta researchers join the ranks of the Royal Society of Canada
Three leaders in their fields and two early-career standouts are among the newest members of the country’s most prestigious scholarly institute.
University of Waikato hosts inaugural Donor Day in Tauranga
The University of Waikato Foundation – Te Pou Taunaki held its inaugural Donor Day at the Tauranga campus in September.
New trial offers treatment hope for Crohn’s disease patients in Scotland
A new clinical trial, aimed at improving treatment options for patients with Crohn’s disease, is to begin in Scotland.
Australians suffering hearing loss to be heard with new support app
Many of the 3.6 million Australians that suffer from hearing loss will soon have the support of an audiologist via a free app developed by a Curtin-led research team.
