University staff and alumni recognised in 2023 New Year Honours
From the best-known public health official in the land, to the out-of-sight heroes of communities, the 2023 New Year Honours acknowledged University of Auckland staff and alumni.
First students graduate from Birmingham-Guangzhou education partnership
The first students have graduated from an innovative partnership between the University of Birmingham and Jinan University that saw them receiving degrees from both institutions.
University will require all undergraduate and graduate students to receive COVID-19 vaccines
Princeton University will require all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled or otherwise present on campus during the 2021-22 academic year to receive, and to provide proof of having received...
Exposure to greenspace may lower risk of certain cancers
A University of Queensland-led study has found a link between exposure to gardens and a lower risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer.
Belgian COVID-19 patient re-infected only three months after the initial infection
A Belgian patient had COVID-19 twice. She was reinfected 93 days after the first infection and experienced symptoms in both occasions.
UM to hold Congregation on 19 June, to be livestreamed in tandem
The University of Macau (UM) will hold its 2021 Congregation on 19 June (Saturday) at 4:00pm in its Sports Complex (N8) to present graduation certificates to this year’s undergraduate graduates.
Research shows oxytocin could be used as an appetite suppressant
Oxytocin, the drug sometimes called the love hormone, and which is used to bring on labour, could be the key to cutting down people’s overeating.
Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial
A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.
Academic and artistic minds honoured as RSE fellows
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy, has announced 80 new Fellows, 10 of whom are academics from the University of Glasgow.
Leadership institute receives $3.5-million investment
Western’s Ivey Business School has received a new $3.5-million gift benefiting the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership, a character-based leadership development program launched in 2010.
