Volcanic “trombone music” could provide early warning of eruptions
University of Canterbury (UC) postdoctoral researcher Dr Leighton Watson (Ngāi Tahu), in collaboration with researchers at the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology and Boise State University...
New University Council appointment brings top-level public sector expertise
An Otago alumnus with extensive public sector senior management and governance expertise has been appointed to the University of Otago Council.
Heriot-Watt spinout brings home sustainable business award
Heriot-Watt spinout company Kenoteq, inventor of a brick made from more than 90% construction waste material, received the Circular Scotland Award at the VIBES Awards last week.
Art competition celebrates marine life education
Winners have been announced in a state-wide school art competition aimed at increasing young people’s knowledge of South Australian marine life and Australian Marine Parks.
Initiative supports youth with eating disorders as they transition to adult care programs
When youth with an eating disorder reach the age of 18, they are typically required to move to adult treatment. Connecting with a new system of supports can be tricky and stressful.
Perminder Sachdev awarded the 2022 Ryman Prize
The UNSW researcher is recognised for his research into healthy brain ageing and prevention and early diagnosis of dementia.
Global study presents first results on the longer-term effects of therapies for the treatment...
The world’s largest trial into the effect of multiple interventions for critically ill adults with COVID-19 on longer-term outcomes has released results from the 180-day (six month) follow-up of 4869 critically ill patients.
Electric hydrofoil boats beat diesel boats for climate sustainability
Two KTH students have completed a master’s thesis comparing the carbon footprint of electric hydrofoil ferries to that of traditional diesel ferries.
Housing affordability hits international students
Australia is welcoming back international students in much greater numbers this year.
Low emission energy systems can create water conflict without smart design
A new study published today in Nature Sustainability has found that using hydropower dams to generate low emission energy can cause problems for other economic sectors such as food production unless smart designs are employed.
