Busting the ‘slow down’ myth: vigorous activity needed in later life to live longer...
Older people are the most sedentary group in Australia, but recent research indicates many would exercise more if encouraged to do so.
Trial to improve IV treatment for hospitalised babies
The University of Queensland is leading a trial across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast focusing on improving the delivery of life-saving treatments for hospitalised babies.
COVID has further increased anxiety and depression rates among university students
Before COVID, university and vocational education students were at high risk of developing mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. This is because they already experience much higher levels of psychological distress than the general population.
Graduate start-ups boost Leeds’ business engagement
Helping graduates start their own businesses and upskilling partner companies has boosted Leeds’ placing in this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Global studio looks to the role of design in planetary health
The need for designers to act, propose, challenge and share in response to the global ecological crisis was at the heart of a recent global design studio, Ideas for humanity: A cookbook for planetary health, bringing together students and staff in Australia, the UK and Spain.
New Study explores psychosocial risks of collaborative robots: Emphasising the need for worker engagement
The growing use of collaborative robots in the workplace may pose significant psychosocial risks to workers' mental health and their job security, but there are ways for organisations to smooth the transition...
Tips on staying safe during your Thanksgiving holiday amid the COVID pandemic
USC Student Health’s Sarah Van Orman and Deona Willes of USC Environmental Health and Safety offer these thoughts on safety enjoying the upcoming holidays:
AI scribe could help emergency docs save time and improve patient care
The next time you go to a local emergency department, don't be surprised if the doctor has some high-tech help taking notes about your case.
UM to confer honorary doctorates on seven distinguished individuals
The University of Macau (UM) will confer honorary doctorates on Lawrence Juen-yee Lau, Kaixian Chen, Shuji Nakamura, Li Lanjuan, Lee Hau Leung, Zhu Lilan and Chio Fai Aglaia Kong in recognition of their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to social development and education.
Research projects awarded $11.9m
The 2024 round of the Marsden Fund sees 20 Te Herenga Waka projects receive funding.
