Summer research projects inspire students
Whoever thinks research is a dull and lonely occupation has got it wrong, says psychology Professor Maryanne Garry, a supervisor of students doing Summer Research Scholarships at the University of Waikato.
Biodigester to convert waste into compost at University of Sydney
A cutting-edge biodigester has been installed at the University of Sydney, for odour- and methane-free processing of organic waste into compost for use on campus.
New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī appoints inaugural Jazz Composer-in-Residence
Callum Allardice has been appointed the inaugural Creative New Zealand / NZSM Jazz Composer-in-Residence by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Simple clinical tool can help diagnose spinal fractures in people with osteoporosis
Only one in three patients are diagnosed with broken bones in the back due to osteoporosis. One reason is that medical staff find it difficult to know who should have a back X-ray. To help address this important diagnostic care gap...
The Launch of the 111th Anniversary of The University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) launched its 111th Anniversary with a pre-recorded special light projection on the University’s Foundation Day (March 16).
Climate change means unpredictable hay fever seasons
People with allergies will enjoy some relief as the weather cools down, but experts say climate change may extend hay fever season. Amanda Diaz reports.
Endometriosis and ovarian cancer genetically tied
University of Queensland researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes enabling them to identify potential drug targets for therapy and increasing the understanding of both diseases.
Pfizer executive describes making the impossible, possible
Growing up Asian in apartheid South Africa, Angela Hwang, MBA ’94, wasn’t allowed to attend public school, take public transportation or attend college without government authorization.
The Melbourne Space Laboratory’s first satellite preparing for launch
The SpIRIT CubeSat, an innovative Australian and Italian nano-satellite, is on track to join the hunt for gamma ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe from 2023.
University of Macau listed as national science education base
The University of Macau (UM) Macao Base for Primary & Secondary STEM Education (UM Faculty of Science and Technology) has been included in the first batch of 2021-2025 national science education bases. UM is the first university in Macao to have entered the list.
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