UQ forges global partnership to create home-grown vaccines
Queensland will become a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development with a global partnership formed in the United States today to help address the world’s critical health challenges.
University of Canterbury edX course a volcanic winner
In only its first year offering massive open online courses (MOOCs), the University of Canterbury has won an international prize for an exceptional volcanic online course.
$2.5 million to improve health of First Nations families
A program that is already showing unprecedented success in improving the health and employment outcomes of First Nations families has been awarded $2.5 million...
Researchers develop new method for specialising and purifying human stem cells into interneurons
Injury to the spinal cord often leads life changing disability, with decreased or complete loss of sensation and movement below the site of injury.
New device to stop blood pressure highs and lows catching you unawares
A new campaign to help with wide-scale screening against ‘the silent killer’ that is high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has been announced today on World Hypertension Day.
University of Glasgow to celebrate Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien
Today he is remembered as the “father” of modern fantasy literature and the author of two of the best-loved and biggest-selling books of all time.
Dean’s Cup Business Innovation Gymnasium 6.0 (BIG 6.0)
The HKBU School of Business organised the 6th Dean’s Cup Business Innovation Gymnasium (BIG) competition, attracting 33 entries from 85 students across 8 universities in Hong Kong.
Lab-grown ‘mini-bile ducts’ used to repair human livers in regenerative medicine first
Scientists have used a technique to grow bile duct organoids – often referred to as ‘mini-organs’ – in the lab and shown that these can be used to repair damaged human livers.
Higher employee performance with charitable donation rewards instead of cash rewards
As workplace practices continue to shift, organizations are finding inventive ways to keep their employees motivated and committed to reaching their goals.
Diamonds are a cell’s best friend
Scientists have used tiny diamonds, or nanodiamonds, to measure heat transfer inside living cells, potentially leading to new diagnostic tools and therapies for cancer.
