New stromal cell treatment for chronic inflammatory diseases being trialled
People with chronic inflammatory diseases are taking part in a new cell therapy clinical trial that one participant said made them feel “miles better”.
Hormone found to regulate mothers’ behaviour
University of Otago researchers have discovered a new function for the hormone prolactin – it limits a new mum’s investment in aggressive behaviour and instead focusses them on interacting with their babies.
The upside of volatile space weather
Although violent and unpredictable, stellar flares emitted by a planet’s host star do not necessarily prevent life from forming, according to a new Northwestern University study.
National Māori Pandemic Group wins recognition for Covid-19 response
A pandemic health initiative won the top award at a celebration of Māori excellence.
High-tech engineering lab opens at Waikato
Students at the University of Waikato have better access to state-of-the-art learning tools with the opening of a brand-new building on the Hamilton campus.
PowerHouseGames returns to The University of Warwick for third consecutive year
The third PowerHouseGames was held at the Sports and Wellness Hub at The University of Warwick on Thursday 27 February 2025, showcasing inclusive sport.
Being adaptive at work may be the golden ticket to combat gender inequalities
A study from The University of Western Australia’s Business School has revealed that women who adapt to changes in their work teams are recognised more than their male counterparts.
‘Evidence is crucial’ for philanthropists to determine charity donations says new research
Research from the University of Birmingham has concluded that the process of giving to charity has to be grounded in evidence rather than reaction.
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.
University of Macau 36th Portuguese Language Summer Course now open for applications
Organised by the Department of Portuguese of UM’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the 36th Portuguese Language Summer Course will include language courses and thematic courses, which will be held online via Moodle and Zoom between 9:00am and 6:00pm every working day over the period of the summer course.
