Ancient DNA reveals African and Asian ancestry of medieval Swahili people
People living on the ‘Swahili coast’ - the Indian Ocean coast of eastern Africa - have African and Asian ancestry according to new research on ancient DNA.
Long Neck Helped Reptile Hunt Underwater
For over 150 years, paleontologists have puzzled over Tanystropheus, its strangely long neck and whether it lived mostly underwater or on land.
Ten organisations account for half of all animal research in Great Britain in 2024
On 23 October 2025, Understanding Animal Research (UAR) has published a list of the ten organisations that carried out the highest number of animal procedures – those used in medical
Network to equip medical students to address the health impacts of climate change
Twenty-five European universities have launched a Network which aims to equip more than 10,000 medical students with the knowledge and skills to respond to the impacts...
Stanford captured its seventh national championship, including the second consecutive crown
Turning in its best score of the year at 414.521, Stanford captured its second consecutive men's gymnastics national title on Saturday from Maturi Pavilion.
Next generation of musicians to benefit as UCC receives €2m bequest
Generations of musical talent from Seán Ó Riada to Ann Cleare have learned their trade at University College Cork - and now future cohorts of musicians will benefit...
Why Study in Norway?
Forget about the beautiful fjords and mountains… Forget about the attractive job market and low unemployment rate… Forget about Norway ranking at the top of surveys as the best place to live…
Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements
More than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a younger age, especially among women.
Seconds out – language study explores how boxing coaches communicate under pressure
Linguists from the University of Warwick have teamed up with England Boxing and UK Coaching in a bid to interpret and improve the way in which coaches communicate in high-pressure situations.
Initiative strengthens ties between University and regions
The University of Otago’s commitment to southern communities has been underscored with the launch of a new strategic framework.
