Steep fall in implementation of physical activity policy in Ontario schools
Children have become less physically active in school, despite teachers recognizing the importance of daily movement.
Livestock app takes top student entrepreneurship award
A smartphone app that allows farmers to better select livestock at auctions has won the top prize in the University of Adelaide’s Australian eChallenge.
New minerals discovered in massive meteorite may reveal clues to asteroid formation
A team of researchers has discovered at least two new minerals that have never before been seen on Earth in a 15 tonne meteorite found in Somalia — the ninth largest meteorite ever found.
Why McMaster donors give: Emil Zamora’s story
Dr. Emil Zamora has always believed in treating patients with compassion and empathy.
UM sweeps top three prizes at Portuguese Speech Contest
Three students from the University of Macau (UM) recently won the first prize, second prize, and third prize respectively at the 20th Portuguese Speech Contest after competing with...
Meet the recipients of the VC and Chancellor’s Annual Awards
The 2022 Vice-Chancellor's and Chancellor's Annual Awards were held last night highlighting the outstanding contribution and commitment of professional and academic staff at ANU.
Noelle McCarthy named as 2023 International Institute of Modern Letters Writer in Residence
Bestselling memoirist and well-known radio broadcaster Noelle McCarthy has been appointed as the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) and Creative New Zealand Writer in Residence for 2023.
Western Engineering receives $4 million in funding to improve urban climates
A new Western-led project, developing new tools and technologies to improve accuracy of building energy and climate models, was awarded $4 million by the Canadian government to advance science and technology to fight climate change.
AUT Ventures awarded funding
AUT Ventures has been awarded commercialisation funding for its green surfactant technology.
Initiative supports youth with eating disorders as they transition to adult care programs
When youth with an eating disorder reach the age of 18, they are typically required to move to adult treatment. Connecting with a new system of supports can be tricky and stressful.
