Researchers extol skills of ancient Egyptian medics
Cleopatra would have been in safe hands if she really had been bitten by a snake, or a affected by any number of illnesses - say University of Manchester Egyptologists in a new book.
Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies
New UBC research shows that midwives in British Columbia are providing safe primary care for pregnancies of all medical risk levels, contrary to a popular belief that midwives mostly manage low-risk pregnancies.
Pandemic expert is Manawatū Standard ‘Person of the Year’
Massey University scientist Professor David Hayman has been named the Manawatu Standard’s Person of the Year 2020 for his work studying the coronavirus and for being a local source...
Western research shows men sleep better than women
Western researchers have unveiled crucial insights into the sleep health of middle-aged and older adults in Canada, identifying social determinants that contribute to disparities in sleep satisfaction, efficiency, and duration.
Calling for action on National Day for Awareness of MMIWG2S
On May 3, the University of Waterloo community came together to observe the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)
New science scholarship a pathway for future Māori and Pasifika academics
A significant bequest by the late Emeritus Professor Peter Holland has paved the way to an exciting new postgraduate scholarship at the University of Canterbury...
Researchers paving the way for electrified roads
A partnership between Waipapa Taumata Rau and Downer NZ could spell the beginning of the end for “range anxiety”.
Eye drops set to reduce surgery
A new Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland spin-out company, TheiaNova, is working to introduce a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment for the eye disease keratoconus.
UofG partners with Glasgow Science Centre to boost science engagement
The University of Glasgow has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Glasgow Science Centre which will help promote public engagement with science.
University of Sydney and UTS collaborate on Digital Central
New collaboration at Tech Central gives students the opportunity to work directly with the biggest and brightest in tech.
