New Tuberculosis treatment could save millions of lives
World-leading scientists from the University of St Andrews reveal a new Tuberculosis (TB) therapeutics that could shorten the treatment of the disease by up to two months, potentially saving millions of lives.
“There is no such thing as self-sufficiency in medical supply chains”
Global shortages of medical equipment and problems with supply chains have during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis once again shown the strong need for global cooperation in medical supply chain management.
Otago Tourism Policy School back in person for its fifth year
Industry leaders, policy makers and prominent researchers will discuss whether Aotearoa’s tourism industry is “fit for purpose” in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic at this year’s Otago Tourism Policy School.
Expert Comment: Mental Health Issues Rise Due to COVID-19 ‘Almost Inevitable’
People in the UK are living in highly uncertain times. Along with the uncertainty surrounding our future relationship with the EU, and the increasing evidence of global climate change
Smart nanotechnology for more accurate delivery of insulin
More efficient and longer lasting glucose-responsive insulin that eliminates the need for people with type 1 diabetes to measure their glucose levels could be a step closer thanks to a Monash University-led project.
Stanford Teaching Commons offers new resources for online learning
The website Stanford Teaching Commons provides curated guides on designing online classes; articles on such topics as accessibility, asynchronous activity, and inclusion and equity...
UCalgary recognized as one of Canada’s best employers
The University of Calgary has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers of 2023 by Forbes, recognizing the university’s commitment to fostering a workplace of excellent employment experiences and opportunities.
Singapore: new International “Asia Social Innovation by Design” course
Students of the Grande Ecole Program will now have the opportunity to follow a “specialization” called “Asia Social Innovation by Design” in Singapore at Strate School of Design.
A game changer for the Law of the Sea
Fresh back from the United Nations in New York, Professor Joanna Mossop is buzzing, having experienced something very few academics get to—participating in the creation of a new treaty in her specialist area of the Law of the Sea.
‘Eco worm tax’ a winning plan for UC student
UC Masters in Business Management student Yutika Rangari created a poster explaining her plan to levy the industrial and residential sector $40...
