UM’s 36th Portuguese Language Summer Course ends
The 36th Portuguese Language Summer Course, organised by the Department of Portuguese of the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Arts and Humanities...
Water under Antarctica sounds warning of faster rising sea levels
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found that groundwater deep beneath Antarctica could destabilise the continent’s ice sheet causing sea levels to rise faster.
Leadership learning beyond boundaries
Students from across Southeast Asia had the chance to immerse themselves in cultural exchange, deepen their knowledge of sustainability issues and develop leadership skills at the recently concluded Temasek Foundation...
Parasites may take a heavier toll on mammal populations than previously thought
A new study looking at research on parasitic worms suggests the pesky but pervasive creatures have a far greater impact on the health of mammal populations than previously known.
COVID vaccine patch fights variants better than needles
A needle-free vaccine patch could better fight COVID-19 variants, such as Omicron and Delta, than a traditional needle vaccine according to a University of Queensland study in mice.
NTU team wins competitive S$2.8 million US grant for COVID-19 drug research
A team of scientists led by Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) at NTU Singapore have won a US$2 million (S$2.8 million) competitive grant under a major...
New online Masters course in Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Newcastle Law School has launched a new online Master in Laws (LL.M.) degree programme in Mediation and International Commercial Dispute Resolution.
Almost all Kiwi preschoolers eating junk food
A study of thousands of Kiwi under-fives finds almost all eating hot chips and other fatty foods and insufficient fruit and veges.
Call for screening of women for heart disease after complicated pregnancies
Women with complicated pregnancies are often unaware of their higher risk of heart disease, Australian researchers warn in a new paper published in respected journal PLOS ONE.
Otago’s hospitality and tourism management ranked 23rd worldwide and best in Aotearoa
The University of Otago’s teaching of hospitality and tourism management has been ranked 23rd out of 300 institutions worldwide in the recently released Academic Ranking of World Universities.
