Why flexible work alone isn’t enough: preferences matter more than policy
New research shows that workers benefit from flexible work arrangements when employers align policies with individual preferences rather than uniform mandates.
University spinout company awarded £2.3 million to develop breakthrough therapies that address underlying causes...
Crucible Therapeutics and University of Sheffield secure a £2.3 million Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst award to develop breakthrough siRNA therapies that address underlying causes of Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
18.4 million in funding for research on climate and economics
Two economic research projects at the School of Business, Economics and Law have been awarded funding from the research council Formas
Investing in a frontline response to elder abuse
University of Queensland researchers are working with a team of 50 social workers across south east Queensland to create a uniform...
Athletes and researchers tackle concussion
Athletes are helping a University of Queensland neuroscientist tackle the problem of concussion in sport head-on with the aim of developing a quick and cheap test measuring brain recovery.
Generous gift from GS Charity Foundation in support of research and talent development in...
The National University of Singapore (NUS), together with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)...
New study finds brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust
A study by the University of Southampton has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust.
Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long term damage
A ‘chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication’ is often experienced between clinicians and patients...
Ultra-fast plant enzyme dynamics leads to breakthroughs
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have uncovered previously unknown properties in a plant enzyme that could lead to advances in cereal production, medical and pharmaceutical industries.
The connection between sleep and Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is commonly associated with shaking and slow movement, but these symptoms are only the tip of the iceberg. For some patients, a disrupted sleep schedule is their primary and most life-affecting symptom.
