UM receives Medal of Merit from Macao SAR government
The Macao SAR government 18 February held a ceremony to award decorations, medals, and certificates of merit to individuals and organisations in recognition of their achievements and contributions to society.
Turning PPE into water: sounds like a miracle?
Turning non-recyclable personal protective equipment into water and vinegar could be the game-changing solution the world needs to stop tonnes of PPE being dumped daily into landfills and oceans.
University of Toronto psych prof on ‘the great snapback’ and tips for post-lockdown living
After nearly two years of coping with COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, there’s a host of new things to consider as pandemic measures begin to ease.
Enhancing cross-cultural dialogues with AI
A new project, led by Monash University researchers, will develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted application to help with real-time interpretations for diplomatic talks, international business and tourism.
Covid-19: Kiwi scientists develop method to disinfect PPE for safe reuse
In response to a global shortages of PPE, a team of researchers led by Dr Yvonne Anderson, a senior lecturer at the Department of Paediatrics, University of Auckland has successfully researched a method for disinfecting PPE so it could be reused or safely recycled.
Scientists map numbat DNA with help of Perth Zoo
The numbat genome has been sequenced for the first time by researchers from The University of Western Australia and DNA Zoo Australia.
Research reveals new insights into the biology of New Zealand’s pilot whales
Each year New Zealand experiences mass strandings of long-finned pilot whales along its shoreline. Exactly why these whales strand remains unclear. However, new biological insights into these phenomenal events has just been published in an international peer reviewed journal.
45,000 marine species are at-risk – what’s most vulnerable?
A framework for identifying the most vulnerable marine species will boost global conservation and policy efforts against anthropogenic climate change.
Understanding how your romantic partner sees your emotions may help couples cope with conflict
A study by researchers at McGill University is shedding new light on the importance of the perception of emotion in romantic relationships.
UM appoints Prof Mok Kai Meng as vice rector
The University of Macau (UM) has appointed Prof Mok Kai Meng as its vice rector (student affairs), after a global recruitment process and a rigorous selection process.
