Partnerships tackling sexual violence
The Mayor of West Yorkshire has urged people to step up and say “we’ve had enough of this” at an event looking at how to tackle sexual violence.
Shaun Boe named new dean of Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences
Shaun Boe, PhD’06, MPT’08, has been named dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western. He will begin a five-year term starting April 1, 2025.
Relationship help programmes may be more successful for people who have ‘sensitivity’ genes
If the pandemic has put a strain on your relationship, you might be thinking about going to couples therapy or taking a relationship course to help.
University of Queensland renews VC’s contract
The University of Queensland Senate has extended the tenure of Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AC, renewing her contract for five years, until February 2029.
Three new satellites launched to test 3D-printed materials and track atmospheric data
Three new satellites built by NTU have successfully blasted off into orbit, taking NTU’s total satellite launch count to 13.
UNSW researchers receive $6.9m for blood borne virus and STI research
Three major projects, focusing on reducing stigma, community-led models and assessment of people living with chronic hepatitis B, have received funding.
World first: Monash University researchers identify potential cause and treatment for obesity and insulin...
Monash University researchers have shown for the first time that mesenteric (gut) lymphatic dysfunction is a potential cause of and therapeutic target for obesity and insulin resistance.
Waterloo researchers awarded more than $10 million
Twenty-two researchers at the University of Waterloo have been awarded more than $10 million to support their research from the Ontario Research Fund (ORF).
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.
Financial institutions open Detroit area locations based on racial makeup
The placement of banks, credit unions and alternative financial services is significantly influenced by changes in the neighborhoods’ racial composition...
