Ancient gene offers new clue to disease susceptibility for First Nations people
A world-first discovery has identified a previously unknown gene variant influencing first-line immune defences in First Nations people – who are at higher risk of severe respiratory viral diseases – and offers insights for improved disease prevention strategies.
Research on the Record: meet Charitha Pattiaratchi
Professor of Coastal Oceanography Charitha Pattiaratchi’s body of work is, like the ocean, vast and deep.
Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%
Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.
UC maths student awarded scholarship to study at Cambridge
Jack Aimer is one of nine recipients nationwide to receive a competitive William Georgetti Scholarship from Universities New Zealand.
Hull’s logistics institute awarded share of £9 million funding by department for transport
The University of Hull’s Logistics Institute has been awarded funding by the Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with Innovate UK, as part of the First of a Kind (FOAK) Competition 2021.
University of Nottingham research centre to collaborate with US-based company to develop new drugs...
A University of Nottingham research centre is embarking on a new collaboration with a US-based early stage drug discover company in a bid to develop new therapies to target ovarian cancer.
Students explore the art of togetherness in a pandemic lockdown
Lockdowns were lonely and isolating for many, but an imaginative bunch of Bachelor of Arts students discovered how their creative projects fostered a sense of togetherness.
Addressing racism and building equity across the education sector
The University of Waikato is proud to be part of the collaborative support for the communities participating in Te Hurihanganui.
Study: Therapy Leads to Fewer Hospital Readmissions for Pneumonia Patients
Pneumonia—inflammation in the lungs—has long been a leading cause of hospitalization and death in the United States, even before the pandemic.
Scientists and rangers share knowledge to restore seagrass
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have partnered with Indigenous rangers on a seagrass restoration project in Gathaagudu (Shark Bay) to help moderate climate change and conserve biodiversity.
