Blood biomarkers show even one-off brain injuries have effects lasting decades: study
Monash University-led research, believed to be the first of its kind, has used blood tests and MRI scans to show that the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can last decades.
Emerging talent pushing boundaries at Melbourne Fashion Week
Putting on a show at Melbourne Fashion Week is a dream come true for 20 of RMIT’s Fashion students.
University of Glasgow leads tribute to influential Scots Poet
The University of Glasgow is spearheading celebrations to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the poet Robert Fergusson's lasting impact on Scottish literature and culture.
Space industry pioneer announced as new UTS Vice-Chancellor
Australian space industry pioneer and respected higher education leader, Professor Andrew Parfitt, has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Technology Sydney.
Ancient gene offers new clue to disease susceptibility for First Nations people
A world-first discovery has identified a previously unknown gene variant influencing first-line immune defences in First Nations people – who are at higher risk of severe respiratory viral diseases – and offers insights for improved disease prevention strategies.
Boating safety solution nets eChallenge honours
A solution that makes sure all boat owners comply with the necessary legal requirements has taken top honours in this year’s Australian eChallenge.
University of Toronto to increase base funding for PhD students to $40,000 per year
The University of Toronto is increasing funding for PhD and SJD (doctor of juridical science) students across its three campuses in an effort to alleviate students’ financial stress...
University of Canterbury edX course a volcanic winner
In only its first year offering massive open online courses (MOOCs), the University of Canterbury has won an international prize for an exceptional volcanic online course.
Australian students need digital equity guarantee
To avoid widening the digital divide, Australian students need a digital equity guarantee.
HKU’s “HSBC Rural Sustainability Programme” wins UN-Habitat Asian Townscape Award
The “HSBC Rural Sustainability Programme” of the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been selected as one of the 11 winning projects for UN-Habitat’s 2021 Asian Townscape Awards (ATA).
