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.
Brian Coombes elected fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
The American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) has elected McMaster University’s Brian Coombes to its 2023 class of fellows.
University raises capital for sustainability initiatives
The University of Auckland is the first in Aotearoa to qualify for a 'use of proceeds' (UoP) sustainability loan, which will be used to help fund the adaptive reuse and refurbishment of the former social sciences building (B201).
University of Otago consults on visual identity proposal
The University of Otago has today launched stakeholder consultation on a bold visual identity proposal, designed to better reflect its aspirations for the future.
Rover teams dock for lunar challenge
Teams from around Australia and overseas face a four-day challenge when their lunar rovers will be tested to their limits at this year’s Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh) held at the University of Adelaide.
Southampton launches citizens’ assembly to tackle climate change
A plan to create a citizens’ assembly in Southampton has been announced by City Council and University experts as part of efforts to tackle climate change and co-design a road to net-zero with nearby residents and businesses.
Top Canadian honours for two field-leading researchers
Claire Davies and Praveen Jain win the Killam Fellowship and Killam Prize, two of Canada’s most competitive research honours.
Researchers at the top of their fields elected as Fellows
Two Massey University academics have been elected to the Academy of the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi for their distinction in research advancement of science, technology or the humanities.
Calls for total elimination of direct sales of vaping products
All sales of vaping products other than those prescribed by a doctor to aid in quitting smoking should be stopped to curb skyrocketing uptake of e-cigarettes in young people, according to a leading tobacco control expert.
Why we need a clearer approach to technology in schools
The rise of ChatGPT shows why we need a clearer approach to technology in schools.
