Professor Mohan J. Dutta recognised as Distinguished Scholar
Professor Mohan J. Dutta of the School of Communications, Journalism and Marketing and Centre for Culture-Centred Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE) has been named as a 2021 Distinguished Scholar by the National Communication Association (NCA).
As vast amounts of polystyrene go to landfill, could wool be the answer?
Working in the meal kit delivery industry, Joanne Howarth was horrified by the volume of EPS polystyrene packaging it generated. The solution she came up with was both disruptive and effective. It also won her a 2021 University of Sydney Alumni Award.
University alumnus has dream job shaping new Pāpāmoa school
University of Waikato alumnus Kris Metcalfe is part of a team of exceptional educators shaping a new primary school in the heart of Pāpāmoa.
Physical and mental health of socially isolated seniors at higher risk during pandemic
A survey conducted by the Department of Management Sciences at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) discovered that during the Covid-19 pandemic, older people in Hong Kong have a higher risk of social isolation...
ECE teachers essential workers in all but name
Returning to work amidst the outbreak of the Delta variant, early childhood teachers must be recognised as essential workers - and remunerated as such, writes Dr Sue Cherrington.
$2.5 million for regional Victoria to support agricultural innovation
Agricultural innovation in Victoria has received a significant boost with the Commonwealth Government announcing $2.5 million of additional funding for the Victorian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub...
Bournemouth University media students receive BAFTA sustainability certification
More than a hundred Bournemouth University media students have gained an industry-recognised certification in sustainable production from BAFTA (the British Academy of Film and Television Arts).
Canterbury health research projects win funding boost
Five University of Canterbury academics have won grants of over $100,000 each towards their research, with topics including cancer treatments, stuttering in children, and the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy.
ANU to take over operations of Kambri GP clinic
ANU has ensured the continuity of high-quality healthcare services on campus, taking over operations of the GP clinic in Kambri from 23 October.
CityU educator receives UGC teaching award for promoting positive education
A City University of Hong Kong (CityU)-led inter-institutional project team promoting positive education among university students won the 2021 University Grants Committee (UGC) Teaching Award (the Award).
