UQ’s Fulbright scholars to find solutions to global challenges
The impact of light on children’s sleep patterns and how anaesthesia disrupts brain function are some of the valuable research projects from University of Queensland students and alumni awarded Fulbright scholarships.
Researchers call for prescription charge to be cut
Removing the $5 prescription charge for people in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation reduces the number of hospital admissions and the length of stays, a new study shows.
Peking University alumnus Xu Chenyang awarded the 2021 Frank Nelson Cole Prize in Algebra
The 2021 Frank Nelson Cole Prize in Algebra is awarded to Xu Chenyang, an alumnus of the School of Mathematical Sciences at Peking University.
Innovative new entry program responds to changing needs
The University of Western Australia has launched Experience-based entry, a new pilot program to enable a broader range of students to apply for entry to study at WA’s top University.
Professor Francis Bangou wins Excellence in Education Prize
Congratulations to Faculty of Education Professor Francis Bangou, winner of a 2022–2023 Excellence in Education Prize awarded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs.
Glasgow Named the UK University of the Year
The University of Glasgow has been named Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year, it has been announced tonight (26 November 2020)
Exeter heads scheme to create new generation of ‘business-aware’ academics
The University of Exeter has been awarded £5 million for a project that aims to instil researchers with improved awareness of the benefits of collaborating with business.
Honorary Doctor of Medicine and Health for Dr Barry Catchlove AM
Dr Barry Catchlove was just 16 years old when he began his studies with the University of Sydney School of Medicine. It was the beginning of an illustrious career and a lifelong relationship with the University.
Celebrated novelist Catherine Chidgey recognised with Vice-Chancellor’s Medal
Celebrated New Zealand novelist and University of Waikato Senior Lecturer Catherine Chidgey has been awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Staff Excellence
Study examines spread of Covid vaccine information online
A new study from The University of Western Australia has established how rumours of alleged adverse events were spread around the world during the first months of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.
