Death education prepares students for tough realities of working in the medical sector
The University of Melbourne has introduced elective subjects on death education to ensure students are well-equipped to deal with the tough realities of working in the medical sector.
Positive parenting reduces anxiety and helps prevent bullying at school
Nearly 400 primary schools across Australia participated in the Thriving Kids and Parents Schools Project, a collaborative study involving researchers from the University of Adelaide, University of Queensland and Monash University.
Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program student named Salutatorian at Columbia University
The Columbia University School of General Studies has announced Qimeng Shi as the Salutatorian at the 2021 Class Day Ceremony to be held on 28 April.
Warning signal for volcanic eruptions could be a life-saving discovery
Hidden patterns in seismic signals could help forecast eruptions and prevent loss of life on volcanoes, according to pioneering University of Canterbury research spurred by the deadly Whakaari (White Island) eruption.
Research backs iwi checkpoints
New research supports the use of community checkpoints, as implemented by Māori during the pandemic.
Trade deals and changing diets key influencers in securing nutrient rich food
Research by the University of Southampton shows future choices about trade, diet and climate change will be crucial in securing micronutrient food supplies for the UK.
Support for health records use after death – if it helps others
New Zealanders are supportive of their healthcare records being used after they die if it will benefit their whānau and the wider community, new research from the University of Otago has found.
National University of Singapore scientists conferred national honours for research excellence
Top researchers in NUS have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and technology in Singapore.
University researcher and student take out top spots at The Wellys
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Professor Rod Badcock and student Lewis Clareburt have won the Science and Sports categories at The Dominion Post Wellingtonian of the Year Awards, with two alumni taking out two of the other categories.
$2.5 million for regional Victoria to support agricultural innovation
Agricultural innovation in Victoria has received a significant boost with the Commonwealth Government announcing $2.5 million of additional funding for the Victorian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub...
