Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioural disorders, study suggests
Childhood body mass index is unlikely to have a big impact on children's mood or behavioural disorders, according to a study led by the University of Bristol and published today [20 December] in eLife.
Covid-19 couldn’t curb enthusiasm for sustainability
The Pūrongo Toitū te Taiao | 2021 UC Sustainability Report, released this week, shows that 574 students were members of UC’s Eco Volunteer programme in 2021, many of them enlisting to help deliver...
5 UCalgary faculty members named 2023 Killam Annual Professors
Five UCalgary faculty members have been named Killam Annual Professors, in recognition of their remarkable achievements in research, teaching and community involvement.
Study of snake jaw structure yields new understanding of evolutionary origins
New research led by a University of Alberta graduate student could lead to reimagining what early snakes might have looked like, suggesting that some of the world’s supposedly...
Declining number of children being vaccinated against measles in Aotearoa
There are not enough children under the age of 5 in Aotearoa protected against measles to stop a potential national outbreak, a new University of Otago, Christchurch study shows.
Superheroes – a marvel at healthy living
Adopting superhero behaviours such as maintaining physical activity and strong social connections may improve health later in life, a University of Queensland study has found.
World-leading asbestos diseases researcher awarded international prize
An internationally recognised researcher from The University of Western Australia who has helped improve the lives of mesothelioma patients has been awarded...
Construction industry gets automated at new Monash University facility
A ground-breaking research initiative to improve the quality and productivity of the construction industry using robotic technology has received more than half a million dollars from the Australian Research Council.
Enablers for 5G success
The University of Technology Sydney is partnering with Nokia to build a joint 5G innovation facility at UTS’ Tech Lab facility in Botany, NSW.
Ethnicity and early menopause increase risk of type 2 diabetes
University of Queensland research has found ethnicity plays a significant role in determining a woman’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes after early menopause.
