New study reveals evidence of early Ice Age writing and what it meant
A research team including two Durham University academics have decoded the meaning of markings seen in Ice Age drawings, and in doing so found evidence of early writing dating back at least 14,000 years earlier than previously thought.
Why faces might not be as attention-grabbing as we think
Research combining wearable eye-tracking technology and AI body detection software suggests our eyes aren’t drawn to the faces of passers-by as much as previously thought.
Massey University sets new standard for Te Tiriti excellence
This Waitangi Day, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is celebrating the launch of an extensive project setting a new standard of excellence in Te Tiriti o Waitangi analysis...
Ambitious Climate Action Pays Off
Action to mitigate climate change costs money – but damage caused by climate change also entails financial burdens, particularly for future generations. So how much action to mitigate climate change makes economic sense?
Emily’s Entourage awards grant to Queen’s to support development of treatment for cystic fibrosis
The innovative technology platform aims to deliver inhaled gene therapy directly to the lung to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF).
Preventing the next pandemic
APolicy Forum articlepublished today inScience shows that an annual investment of $30 billion should be enough to offset the costs of preventing another global pandemic such as COVID-19.
Investment in ABI spinout hastens world-first brain micro implant
A $6 million funding injection means a brain pressure sensor is closer to helping patients with neurological disorder hydrocephalus.
LOSE Endowed Professorships and All Rank Faculty Recruitments
While academic programmes in business and economics at HKU date back to 1940s, the HKU Business School (Faculty of Business and Economics) was founded in 2001 and strives to become a leading and globally-impactful institution in business and economics education.
OBEs awarded at Buckingham Palace
Professor Saul Faust has received his OBE for COVID-19 vaccine research. He was presented the honour by the Prince of Wales in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London.
New species of dinosaur discovered on Isle of Wight
A new study by Palaeontologists at the University of Southampton suggests four bones recently found on the Isle of Wight belong to new species of theropod dinosaur...
