Pandemic Science Hub to fight lung disease
A new multi-million pound research programme to develop treatments for lung infections such as Covid-19 and future pandemics has been announced at the University of Edinburgh with support from a significant donation by Baillie Gifford.
Students wade in to use Biodiversity Box
#WorldBiodiversityDay Hillmorton High School is the latest school to benefit from the University of Canterbury’s Biodiversity Box with students wading into streams to take measurements.
UniSA blasts off on $180 million space hub mission
The University of South Australia will help propel Australia into a new orbit in satellite technology, playing a major role in a $180m national space manufacturing hub announced today.
Early detection of Alzheimer’s possible – research
University of Otago researchers have discovered molecules in the blood that could assist with early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
University of Glasgow researchers lend support to martian meteorite study
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have lent their support to cutting-edge new analysis of a Martin meteorite led by colleagues at Lund University in Sweden.
University of Queensland secures trailblazing commercial research funding
The University of Queensland will lead Australia’s effort to supercharge commercialisation in the food and beverage industry, with a share of $362 million in federal government funding.
Regalia hiring group helps fund Pasifika study programme for NCEA students
Pasifika NCEA students will have the opportunity to participate in a free study programme during the holidays, thanks to the generous support of Graduate Women Canterbury (GWC).
University and iwi collaborate on waiata app
A collaboration between researchers from the University of Waikato’s School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (SCMS) and a Bay of Plenty iwi has given rise to an app that preserves and celebrates waiata (songs) unique to the tribe.
Genetic study identifies migraine causes and promising therapeutic targets
QUT genetic researchers have found blood proteins that cause migraine and have a shared link with Alzheimer’s disease that could potentially be prevented by repurposing existing therapeutics.
Riding the crypto rollercoaster
Investors should take a long-term view and try not to be spooked by recent drops in cryptocurrencies, says a Bond University expert.
