Researchers identify ‘born to be bad’ colorectal cancer tumours
An international research team has identified ‘born to be bad’ colorectal tumours in people with early stage cancer, which could help medical experts pinpoint and better treat aggressive tumours.
Older adults with obesity experienced greater stress during COVID-19’s first year
Adults over 50 living with obesity were more likely to experience stressors during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite being less likely to perceive the pandemic’s consequences as negative...
Setting sight on electric aircraft
NTU and intelligent power management company Eaton have signed a three-year research collaboration agreement to develop innovative solutions for the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market.
With donor gifts, Stanford expands efforts to address student mental health and well-being
Bolstered by recent philanthropy, Stanford is working to expand the mental health and well-being resources available to Stanford undergraduate, graduate and professional school students.
RGU collaborates with Loch Electronics to create world’s smallest dishwasher
RGU and Loch Electronics, an award-winning Edinburgh based company, have created the world's smallest dishwasher that can disinfect and sanitise both kitchen utensils and personal items such as phones, keys and wallets.
Spleen function discovery could lead to better treatments for infectious diseases
Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have discovered a new gene that plays an important role in the way the spleen functions, potentially leading to new treatments for infectious diseases.
The Durham MBA (Online) climbs in QS global ranking
The Durham MBA (Online) has been placed 4th in the UK, 7th in Europe and 11th in the world, in the QS Online MBA Rankings 2021.
World-first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel takes off
A historic transatlantic flight using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel has taken off on 28 November 2023 with the help of engineers from the University of Sheffield.
Pioneering Te Tohu Paetahi Māori language programme celebrates 30 years for Te Wiki o...
The University of Waikato’s pioneering total immersion Māori language programme, Te Tohu Paetahi, is celebrating 30 years since its establishment with more than 1600 students supported on their te reo Māori journey.
Majority of Dutch people not lining up for COVID-19 vaccine
An effective and safe COVID-19 vaccine is on the horizon. Still, a majority of people in the Netherlands say they’d rather not take a vaccine as soon as it becomes available, but wait instead.
