Study finds England’s trainee teachers excel in early reading instruction
A new study led by Dr Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education have found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in India.
UCalgary security staff’s quick naloxone intervention saves stranger’s life
For longtime University of Calgary staff member William Ringland, saving a life was all about acting on instinct and training.
Solving the crisis: The financialization of housing
A four-pronged approach to tackle housing financialization includes an open data property registry, public housing, rent control and taxing REITs
Is the Productivity Commission beyond repair?
Chris Barrett has a formidable job ahead as the new Productivity Commission chief, writes UTS Emeritus Professor Roy Green.
Can blood be used to predict age-related diseases? U of T researchers bet it...
How much can a simple blood sample tell us about a person’s health? Can it give clues about whether a person will develop cardiovascular disease or leukemia? Can it predict how severe a person’s heart disease will be?
Canterbury youth mentoring researcher wins national award
A University of Canterbury researcher has received a prestigious fellowship to study the relationships between young people and their adult mentors.
COVID has further increased anxiety and depression rates among university students
Before COVID, university and vocational education students were at high risk of developing mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. This is because they already experience much higher levels of psychological distress than the general population.
Collaborative study of natural hydrocarbon seep in Canada’s Arctic reveals presence of methane-degrading bacteria,...
Residents of the Nunavut hamlet of Clyde River and the nearby communities have long known about a naturally occurring hydrocarbon seep in Baffin Bay’s Scott Inlet.
New tool to identify ‘toxic’ green books
A groundbreaking tool developed by the University of St Andrews is transforming how cultural heritage institutions identify toxic pigments in historic books
Biodiversity and nature conservation: University of Bayreuth strengthens higher education in and for Tanzania
Biodiversity is a central ecological and economic resource for Tanzania, thanks to its extensive nature reserves.
