Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa
Researchers from The University of Manchester investigating waste management practices for off-grid solar technologies in Malawi have discovered life-threatening quantities of lead pollution from improperly managed battery waste.
Bioprospecting the ‘little things’ a key to solving big problems
Experts believe actively looking for tiny organisms for use in industries as diverse as fuel production, agriculture and pharmaceuticals will help promote biodiversity and a more sustainable future.
New sponsorship supports basketball talent
Lincoln University is proudly backing Canterbury’s young basketball talent by sponsoring the flagship high school competitions this season.
UM releases 2022 macroeconomic forecast for Macao
The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Macau Studies (CMS) and Department of Economics 26 January released the 2022 Macroeconomic Forecast for Macao...
Eminent Macroeconomist Professor Atif Mian Appointed MAS Distinguished Term Professor at NUS
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have jointly appointed Professor Atif Mian as the MAS Distinguished Term Professor in Economics and Finance from 2 to 17 January 2025.
UC graduate aspires to help solve Pacific problems
Piper Mortimer’s long-term career aspiration is to work on projects with lasting positive impacts for the Pacific region – and she will be one step closer following graduation this month.
UM professor publishes book on new world order in post-pandemic era
A book titled ‘How COVID-19 Reshapes New World Order: Political Economy Perspective’, written by Prof Edmund Sheng Li in the Faculty of Social Science (FSS), University of Macau (UM), has been published by the major international publisher Springer.
New water research centre draws on deep well of expertise
The University of Alberta has launched a new interdisciplinary research centre devoted to tackling a range of global challenges related to water.
Study reveals cosmic surprises from the dawn of time
A groundbreaking international study has unveiled remarkable insights into the early evolution of galaxies, shedding light on the fundamental processes that have shaped our universe.
Pandemic expert is Manawatū Standard ‘Person of the Year’
Massey University scientist Professor David Hayman has been named the Manawatu Standard’s Person of the Year 2020 for his work studying the coronavirus and for being a local source...
