Human trials to begin on SA-made universal pneumococcal vaccine
South Australian biotech company GPN Vaccines in collaboration with the University of Adelaide has developed a new, universal vaccine against the deadly bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Grad students from diverse backgrounds push the boundaries of community-engaged research
For Jah-Amaka Enwedo and Jessie Conrad, the goal of doing research at the University of Alberta is to make life better for people in their home communities.
Positive impact of supermarket junk food restrictions revealed
Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis.
Gearing up to celebrate sporting excellence with Blues Awards
The finalists have been announced for the annual Blues Sports Awards, with athletes qualifying across a range of disciplines including artistic roller skating, canoe slalom, and surf lifesaving.
Student depression, anxiety soaring during pandemic, new survey finds
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be driving dramatic increases in depression and anxiety among college students, with more than a third reporting significant mental health challenges
Scientists to explore why some corals can ‘take the heat’
New research by the University of Southampton will investigate what allows some reef corals to thrive in exceptionally warm ocean waters, while others perish.
Graduate Wins 2022 Parkin Drawing Prize
Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate Siân Stephens has been announced the winner of the 2022 Parkin Drawing Prize.
Pasifika-led research finds Samoan medicinal plant as effective as ibuprofen at stopping inflammation
The traditional Samoan medicinal plant matalafi has been found by a group of researchers to be as effective as ibuprofen for treating inflammation.
Australian-first network to drive collaboration across digital health research and education
The University of Newcastle has been announced an inaugural member of an Australian first, national, cross-university network that will advocate for, and advance digital health...
Launch of the Ben Beale Laboratory delivers fitting legacy
The family of much-loved Perth businessman Ben Beale and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute are proud to announce the launch of a laboratory named in his honour.
