Child and adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
For Children’s Mental Health Week, we highlight some of IoPPN's research into the impact of COVID-19 on child and adolescent mental health, and potential solutions to support recovery.
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.
Students to kick off academic year with Campus Fest
Thousands of students will experience their first taste of campus life when the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Orientation Week kicks off next week (Monday, 21 February).
New Epi-Scot Study will provide much-needed information on childhood epilepsy
A new nationwide study, focused on children and young people with epilepsy, will provide doctors and families with vital new information on living with the neurological condition.
Distinguished CityU scholar wins Green Tech Award
Professor Wang Zuankai of City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is one of nine recipients to win the 2021 Green Tech Award organised by the Meituan Green Tech Fund for his innovative multidisciplinary research on low carbon cooling and nature-inspired engineering.
University of Birmingham to lead research on impact of denial of recourse to public...
University of Birmingham academics secure more than £700,000 to examine how the denial of recourse to public funds affects children living in the UK.
UCI researchers develop hybrid human-machine framework for building smarter AI
From chatbots that answer tax questions to algorithms that drive autonomous vehicles and dish out medical diagnoses, artificial intelligence undergirds many aspects of daily life. Creating smarter, more accurate systems requires a hybrid human-machine approach...
Afternoon could be best time for asthma inhaler, study shows
A mid-afternoon puff could be the best way to get the most out of your asthma inhaler according to a new study led by University of Manchester researchers.
Otago student wins $160,000 at Māori Career Development in Cancer Research Awards
An Otago PhD candidate is one of three researchers to win $160,000 at the inaugural Māori Early Career Development in Cancer Research Awards.
Chimpanzee drumming shares the building blocks of human musicality
A study co-led by the University of St Andrews has shown that wild chimpanzees drum with rhythm, and that chimpanzee drumming shares some rhythmic properties with human music.
