‘Think like Da Vinci’ to take on climate change
Teaching schoolchildren to adopt the same approach as Leonardo Da Vinci could help them to tackle pressing global challenges, research suggests.
A smart glove to improve stroke rehabilitation
An electronic glove that enables movement in the paralysed hand of stroke survivors – supporting their rehabilitation – has been invented by a team from the University of Southampton.
University of Hull Launches Three New Phd Projects With Team GB
The University of Hull has announced it will deliver a new PhD cluster of research as part of its official partnership with Team GB.
Fungus-fighting protein key to overcoming autoimmune disease and cancer
A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel disease (IBS)...
Queen’s health researcher receives inaugural Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution Prize
Joseph Pater, Professor Emeritus at Queen’s University, is the recipient of the Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution Prize, a new honour from the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS).
UNSW solar energy pioneer Martin Green shares $US3m scientific prize
In his second international accolade in as many days, Scientia Professor Martin Green has been awarded the VinFuture Grand Prize in Hanoi for his transformational work in solar energy.
Using AI to predict the future of transport and ease congestion
Launched today, a world first project seeks to use artificial intelligence (AI) to predict traffic congestion up to three hours ahead, optimising traffic in large cities and improving road safety as part of the University’s smart cities ecosystem.
Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute
A world-renowned reproductive biomedical specialist whose research is helping to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies has been named as the new Director for the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).
Climate Science AI Builds Genuine Understanding of Climate System
Artificial intelligence programmes used widely in climate science build an actual understanding of the climate system, meaning we can trust machine learning and further its applications in climate science...
UCalgary’s 24-hour coding competition offers students networking and growth opportunities
For some, it was just a few months ago during exam period. For others, it might be years or decades in the past and those bleary-eyed, adrenaline- and caffeine-filled moments at 3 a.m. are a distant memory.
