Western increases financial and staff support for graduate students
Western is continuing to ramp up support for graduate students hit hard by inflation and rising housing costs, offering additional needs-based funding, tripling its off-campus housing staff and adding new graduate student support services.
People dislike AI art because it threatens their humanity: study
AI-generated writing, photography, art and music have been skyrocketing in popularity, but that surging success has also triggered an enormous backlash, with many rejecting AI art — and even asserting that its proliferation marks the beginning of the end for humanity.
Tropical coral species at extreme risk from climate change, new study finds
New Curtin University research has found that the coral species living on the pristine reefs in Western Australia’s Kimberley and offshore regions will be in danger of disappearing or moving south to cooler waters, if urgent action is not taken to address climate change.
Massey awards five University Research Medals
Te Kāhui Toi, the team of artist-designers behind the recently opened Te Rau Karamu Marae on Massey’s Pukeahu campus are among this year’s winners of the University Research Medals.
Nurse researchers make a difference
Florence Nightingale is known as the pioneer of modern nursing. International Nurses Day is held each year on 12 May, Nightingale’s birthday, to celebrate not only her contribution to evidence-based nursing practice but the contribution of nurses around the world.
Study suggests widespread Muslim stereotyping in Western democracies
New research shows that the majority of citizens in four key western democracies may hold the stereotypical and prejudiced view that Muslims are a homophobic threat to LGBTQ+ communities.
Improving health outcomes for First Nations Australians
The creation of a DNA database that more accurately reflects the rich genetic diversity of First Nations Australians will help improve health outcomes for patients, according to experts from The Australian National University (ANU).
Bin chickens and maggies step into the spotlight
Australia's nicknames for its weird and wonderful animals have become almost as iconic as the creatures themselves.
Deep learning pioneer Geoffrey Hinton receives prestigious Royal Medal from the Royal Society
The University of Toronto’s Geoffrey Hinton has been honoured with the Royal Society’s prestigious Royal Medal for his pioneering work in deep learning...
Hunter medical students earn while they learn
An Australian-first initiative to boost healthcare staff and provide medical students with invaluable paid experience is now underway in Hunter New England Local Health District...
