Funding boost for research to treat Friedreich’s ataxia
Associate Professor Mirella Dottori, from the University of Wollongong (UOW), has been awarded close to $1 million in research funding from the Medical Research Future Fund for a project that will use human stem cells to develop a curative treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).
Survey first to provide comprehensive view of Irish in Aotearoa New Zealand
In addition to containing many ‘firsts’, new research from the University of Otago’s Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies provides comprehensive insights into the identity...
NUS researchers recognised as Asia Pacific’s rising young scientists
Three NUS researchers have been commended on the 2024 edition of the MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 (TR35) Asia Pacific list in recognition of their remarkable accomplishments and contributions to the progress of science and technology.
University of Toronto researcher leads breakthrough in production of green carbon monoxide using light
A team of advanced materials chemistry researchers, led by University Professor Geoffrey Ozin of the department of chemistry in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts & Science...
Rated the 13th best Law School in the UK
The University of South Wales has been rated the 13th best Law School in the UK in the Guardian League Tables.
Flatworm-inspired medical adhesives stop blood loss
Every year around 2 million people die worldwide from hemorrhaging or blood loss. Uncontrolled hemorrhaging accounts for more than 30% of trauma deaths. To stop the bleeding...
Looking at keju from an economist’s perspective
While you may have come across the concept of keju, or China's past civil service examination system, in history books or period dramas, a recent study led by Dr Ting Chen...
Opinion: Leaning into the Five Ways to Wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to reflect on taking steps for self-care and wellbeing. We often think of mental health as the absence of mental distress, but they are actually two separate (although related) ideas.
iAccelerate launches scholarship drive to help women in business thrive
Do you have a business idea but are not sure how to get it off the ground? Are you working to help your community and would benefit from the tools and knowledge to have a greater impact?
Curtin researcher crowned Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year
Curtin University geoscientist Dr Hugo Olierook from the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the John de Laeter Centre has been crowned the Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year at the 2023...
