QUT teaching staff win national awards
QUT educators have taken out half the program honours at the 2022 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT), with two teams winning awards for programs that enhance learning.
Graduate student dreams of global recognition for home country’s folk games
As an undergraduate student at the University of Ghana, Ivy Osei was surprised to discover in herself a passion for learning – and teaching others – about traditional folk games.
Endometriosis and ovarian cancer genetically tied
University of Queensland researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes enabling them to identify potential drug targets for therapy and increasing the understanding of both diseases.
Detecting functional changes at the proteome level
ETH researchers have drastically improved existing proteomics techniques so they can capture all functional alterations in proteins.
Physical and mental health of socially isolated seniors at higher risk during pandemic
A survey conducted by the Department of Management Sciences at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) discovered that during the Covid-19 pandemic, older people in Hong Kong have a higher risk of social isolation...
Electro-acupuncture could help with obesity management, finds scientists
Scientists led by NTU Singapore and Hong Kong University (HKU) have found evidence that electro-acupuncture – a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment – could be used to manage obesity.
Durham law school partner of choice for Women Peace and Security expertise
Experts from our Law School have been assigned a unique role, as a leading partner of The Women Peace and Security (WPS) Helpdesk.
UNSW academics awarded more than $14m for health and medical research
Five projects have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.
Gene therapy gives families hope for babies with spinal muscular atrophy
A trial has revealed that babies with SMA treated with gene therapy are meeting the normal developmental milestones of any baby.
Caring for the carers: Innovative new program supports mature carers
An innovative pilot program of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health, is providing much-needed support for older Australian carers.
