Obese and overweight children at risk of iron deficiency
Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional scientists at the University of Leeds.
A promising new treatment for COVID-19 infection
A flowering plant native to North Africa and Western Asia could be utilised in the future treatment of COVID-19 infection.
Top honours bestowed on leading alumni
Honorary doctorates will be awarded to three leaders in their respective fields as part of the University of Adelaide’s graduation ceremonies, beginning today, Monday 29 April.
Fugro and UWA extend partnership for further five years
The Fugro Chair in Geotechnics at The University of Western Australia has been renewed for a further five years.
New research to make digital transactions quantum safe and twenty times faster
A team of experts, including Monash University researchers, has developed a new technique to implement quantum-safe digital signatures twenty times faster, resulting in speedier and safer online transactions than ever before.
Three, two, one, lift-off – launching law at Rocket Lab
When University of Waikato alumna Courtney Dick secured a role as the in-house lawyer for Rocket Lab, she had to get up to speed on space law.
University of Southampton’s sustainability impact recognised in rankings
The University of Southampton has climbed the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact rankings 2024, which assess over 2,000 universities around the world against the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Study finds foster care should extend to age of 21
Young people leaving foster care are facing more problems than ever as they navigate the transition to adulthood, and the age of leaving care must be extended, according to a researcher from The University of Western Australia.
Gardening linked to staying sharp in later life, study finds
Taking up gardening is associated with improved thinking skills in older age, research shows.
Australians to help transform UK heritage collections through artificial intelligence
The University of Western Australia is a partner in an innovative new project to harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to address challenges surrounding access to the UK’s culture and heritage collections.
