Dr Jemma Geoghegan only the second woman to win Prime Minister’s Emerging Scientist Prize
The University of Otago’s Dr Jemma Geoghegan is only the second woman to have ever won the Te Puiaki Kaipūtaiao Maea Prime Minister’s MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Prize.
Scientists use drones to land sensors onto glaciers threatened by climate change
Scientist have unveiled a new climate change-monitoring sensor which can be airlifted onto icy glaciers using drones to measure the impact of global warming.
Global Recognition for a Maryland Smith ‘PANDEMIC PIVOT’
When COVID-19 abruptly forced college campuses into various pivots, the Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business excelled.
Multi-million kronor foundation creates innovation and entrepreneurship prize at Uppsala University
A new foundation has been established with founding assets of SEK 20 million: “Uppsala University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Prize Foundation”.
Separating primary school children in preparation for SATs could be ‘damaging’
A fear of poor SATs results is driving headteachers to separate pupils by ability despite the impact on children’s self-esteem and confidence, according to a study by UCL researchers.
Chemical clues in leaves can reveal ash tree resistance to deadly disease
Naturally occurring compounds in ash leaves could be linked to susceptibility of individual trees to the fungal disease ash dieback (ADB).
Endometriosis and ovarian cancer genetically tied
University of Queensland researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes enabling them to identify potential drug targets for therapy and increasing the understanding of both diseases.
UOW shines in 2024 Times Higher Education Rankings by Subject
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has performed strongly in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, released Thursday (26 October 2023).
Activists fiercely hopeful for a better future
Successful campaigns have a clear, positive vision and offer practical ways people can make a difference, according to new book on youth activism in Aotearoa.
Science to benefit from industry expertise with Royal Society Entrepreneur
Scientific research at the University of Nottingham is set to benefit from industry expertise with the appointment of a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence.
