Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a ‘natural birth’
Women who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a ‘natural’ delivery, according to University of Southampton research.
Life in Denmark, Danish way of living
Denmark is widely cited as one of the world’s most liveable places and according to the OECD it has the world’s highest level of income equality.
New Forrest Creative Fellows announced
A rising star of contemporary classical music who graduated from The University of Western Australia was one of four artists to be awarded a prestigious Forrest Research...
Public consultation launched on plan for the future of student living in Nottingham
A new plan has been created to increase the choice and quality of student housing, maximise the benefits of a large student population and better tackle any associated challenges for communities in Nottingham.
Millions die from obesity worldwide, says York study
Obesity is a significant factor in increasing rates of disease globally with the number of deaths related to a high body mass index (BMI) more than doubled from 1990 to 2017, say York University researchers.
Two kiwifruit a day for a better night’s sleep, says study
Eating two green kiwifruit a day can improve your sleep quality and mood and leave you feeling refreshed in the morning, new research shows.
Working at Western University
It takes a lot of great people to make a university great. During the busiest times in the academic year, more than 12,000 people work at Western.
Being adaptive at work may be the golden ticket to combat gender inequalities
A study from The University of Western Australia’s Business School has revealed that women who adapt to changes in their work teams are recognised more than their male counterparts.
Weeding out invasive species to protect our food
Global warming and severe weather events are taking a heavy toll on ecosystems and raising fears for global food security.
UM develops drug-loaded macrophage robot for treatment of acute pneumonia
A research team led by Wang Ruibing, associate professor in the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) at the University of Macau, has developed a supramolecularly engineered motorised cell platform as a nanomedicine carrier...
