The power of pets in reducing loneliness and social isolation for at-risk groups
A new pilot program funded by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health...
Comprehensive update to global biodiversity hotspots project begins
An international consortium involving Newcastle University has announced a major update to the world's biodiversity hotspots.
Inkfish funding to boost Minderoo-UWA deep-sea research
Marine research organisation Inkfish has committed to a five-year plan to support vital deep-sea research in partnership with the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre.
Light bulb moment for understanding DNA repair switches
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have uncovered answers that provide the detail to explain two specific DNA repair processes that have long been in question.
Drones and satellites among new tools to track biodiversity
UC researchers believe remote sensing technologies such as satellites, planes, and drones will cause a paradigm shift in auditing Aotearoa’s biodiversity.
Ethics of mandatory vaccinations: benefits may not outweigh challenges
Vaccines are one of the most effective tools for protecting people against COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Monash University ranks 58th in QS World University Rankings 2022
Monash University has ranked 58th in the QS World University Rankings 2022 released recently, ranking 6th in Australia, and 6th in Oceania.
Research projects attract $7.1 million
Twelve projects led by researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington have been awarded funding this year from Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden, the Marsden Fund.
Bernard Sama researching the many challenges asylum seekers face
Cameroon-born PhD student Bernard Sama talks to Judy Wilford about how to treat people claiming refugee status. He knows: he has walked a mile in their shoes.
Hope for young children with impaired eye sight caused by Albinism
The University of Southampton has been awarded over half a million pounds for groundbreaking research aimed at improving the vision of children born with Albinism.
