China Scholarship Council and University of Melbourne partnership to fund PhD candidates until 2027
The University of Melbourne today announced a partnership renewal with the China Scholarship Council for a combined investment of up to AUD$75 million.
UWA plant scientist awarded Australian Laureate Fellowship
Professor Jacqueline Batley, an internationally recognised plant researcher, has been awarded an Australian Laureate Fellowship for a research project that aims to revolutionise understanding of disease resistance genes in the plant kingdom.
UNSW Sydney alumnus receives 2023 NAIDOC Person of the Year Award
UNSW Sydney alumnus Professor Kelvin Kong has won the 2023 NAIDOC Person of the Year Award. This year’s award finalists were whittled down from 200 nominees.
Quasar ‘clocks’ show Universe running five times slower soon after Big Bang
Quasars are the supermassive black holes at the centres of early galaxies. Professor Geraint Lewis in the School of Physics has unlocked their secrets to use them as 'clocks' to measure time near the beginning of the universe.
Wearable device to prevent dangerous dehydration
An innovative wearable device to warn of dehydration in the elderly is being designed by a University of Southampton researcher. The device could prevent serious illness and save lives every year – particularly when heatwaves hit.
Banks warn family violence perpetrators they risk being ‘debanked’
Two of Australia’s major banks have announced they will take action against financial abusers, including closing their accounts.
UNSW researchers receive prestigious ARC Laureate Fellowships
Two UNSW Sydney academics have received Australian Laureate Fellowships from the Australian Research Council (ARC) in the latest round of funding.
University of Birmingham rises seven places in global rankings
The University of Birmingham has improved its position amongst the best performing research-intensive universities in the world – rising seven places in the QS World University Rankings.
Pioneering dementia research project races ahead
Formula One racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart and inventor and engineer Sir James Dyson joined forces to mark the official launch of an ambitious project that aims to uncover the causes of dementia.
University of Southampton named in top 100 worldwide
The University of Southampton has been named in the top 100 of a global league table for the fifth year running.
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