Climate change is reducing global river water quality
A review of almost 1000 studies on the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on rivers around the world has found an overall negative effect on water quality in rivers globally.
Why Work for UC Davis?
The UC Davis Graduate School of Management offers graduate business programs at four prime locations across Northern California as well as online.
What to do about organisational charlatans and false performers at work – study
Most people will know someone who talks a big game at work, but when it comes down to it, isn’t as competent as they pretend to be...
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.
Lack of simulations hampering driverless vehicle revolution
Algorithms that accurately reflect the behaviour of road users - vital for the safe roll out of driverless vehicles - are still not available, warn scientists.
Glacier melt raises sea levels by nearly 2cm this century
The alarming scale and speed of glacier ice melting, and its effect in raising sea levels and depleting regional freshwater supplies, has been revealed in a decades-long study.
Professor Valerie Linton appointed University of Auckland Provost
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences Professor Valerie Linton has announced her resignation to take up her appointment as Provost of the University of Auckland.
NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Plan – Expert Reaction
The National Adaptation Plan is a welcome step to urgently adapt to the worst impacts of climate change, says University of Canterbury Professor Bronwyn Hayward.
Indigenous business Snapshot reveals significant value to Australian economy
The latest Indigenous business Snapshot shows Indigenous businesses contribute more than $16 billion to the Australian economy, employ 116,795 people and pay $4.2 billion in wages.
Western researchers part of federal funding boost for research into transitions in care
That’s the question two Western researchers are aiming to answer, with the support of nearly $1.5 million in federal funding announced today at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
