Most people can’t identify deadly rip current – UC expert
A new study has found that two-thirds of people who could spot a rip current in photographs could not pick one out in real life.
Australian astrophysicist to lead prestigious centre
One of the world's leading astrophysicists, Professor Lisa Kewley, has been appointed as the new director of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA).
New book celebrates NZ’s ‘six-legged ghosts’
New Zealand insects, whose lives are often invisible to city-dwellers, are put under the microscope in a new, richly illustrated book.
University project takes centre stage at Edinburgh International Book Festival
A University of St Andrews project which explores the importance of ‘a sense of place’ and the impact it has on our thinking, creativity, and human relationships...
New programme for North East students studying STEM subjects
Their academics are supporting North East students with studying STEM subjects and applying to university, under a new scheme.
Melbourne hosts Swiss delegation to accelerate innovation through global partnerships
The University of Melbourne has hosted a Swiss delegation of 28 government, research, and industry leaders to explore collaborative opportunities between Australia and Switzerland.
King’s Birthday honours for UQ staff and alum
A renowned marine scientist and an internationally recognised advocate for women’s health are among the outstanding University of Queensland community members celebrated in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Mysteries of tectonic plate movement revealed in new research
Research shines new light on the movement of the Earth's massive tectonic plates and answers a long-standing question.
Graduate student dreams of global recognition for home country’s folk games
As an undergraduate student at the University of Ghana, Ivy Osei was surprised to discover in herself a passion for learning – and teaching others – about traditional folk games.
Repurposed diabetes drug can reduce pain for those with knee arthritis and overweight or...
A common diabetes drug can reduce the pain of people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, possibly delaying the need for knee replacements, Monash University-led research has found.
