Monash’s Faculty of Arts welcomes new Dean, Professor Katie Stevenson
Monash University’s Faculty of Arts has welcomed a new Dean after an extensive international search.
Research explores hazardous chemicals in volcanic ash
Chemicals detected in ash from past volcanic eruptions may help us forecast the effects of the next major eruption.
Exeter heads scheme to create new generation of ‘business-aware’ academics
The University of Exeter has been awarded £5 million for a project that aims to instil researchers with improved awareness of the benefits of collaborating with business.
Manchester’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award
The University of Manchester’s partnership with National Grid is one of six exceptional industry-academic collaborations shortlisted by The Royal Academy of Engineering and WMG at the University of Warwick...
DECRA funding supports Uni of Adelaide research
Ten University of Adelaide research projects have received a combined $4.1 million from the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA) scheme.
Top tips for teaching — and learning — from one of Canada’s best medical...
In most hospital settings “infectious” isn’t considered a good thing. But when it comes to Vijay Daniels’ contagious enthusiasm for teaching, it’s just what the doctor ordered for medical students at the University of Alberta Hospital.
Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children’s exposure
An end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new University of Otago-led research.
Volcanic “trombone music” could provide early warning of eruptions
University of Canterbury (UC) postdoctoral researcher Dr Leighton Watson (Ngāi Tahu), in collaboration with researchers at the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology and Boise State University...
New University Council appointment brings top-level public sector expertise
An Otago alumnus with extensive public sector senior management and governance expertise has been appointed to the University of Otago Council.
Heriot-Watt spinout brings home sustainable business award
Heriot-Watt spinout company Kenoteq, inventor of a brick made from more than 90% construction waste material, received the Circular Scotland Award at the VIBES Awards last week.
