State of Australasia Cities Conference comes to Aotearoa
For the first time in its 20-year history, the State of Australasia Cities Conference will be held in Aotearoa New Zealand next year.
Turbine cooling turns night into day
Keeping turbines running efficiently during a hot Australian summer’s day can be hard work. But a new technology is drawing on the cold night air to make it easier.
Promising new therapy for inoperable brain cancers
Australian scientists have made progress on a potential new approach that could be used to treat some of the most deadly brain cancers.
Four UTS finalists heralded in science ‘Oscars’
UTS academics have been selected as finalists in four categories of the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, the nation’s premier science awards.
Research unravelling the “mystery” of extreme waves
Ocean waves up to 30 metres that seemingly appear at random have long inspired legend and stumped scientists. Now, researchers at the University of Sydney and Kyoto University are unravelling their mysteries.
Northern Gritstone invests in Manchester spinout Apini
Northern Gritstone, the groundbreaking life sciences and deeptech investment firm, has today announced a commitment to invest £1.8 million into Apini...
Higher education and language skills may help ward off dementia
New research has found that people with mild cognitive impairment may not inevitably develop dementia and, in fact, having higher education and advanced language skills more than doubles their chances of returning to normal.
Vanier scholar values human perspective in her research
With only “hello” and “how are you” in her English vocabulary, Shahnaza Hamidullah headed into her first day of school in Canada as a determined eighth grader.
Chatbots can help treat symptoms in people with depression
Clinician scientists from NTU Singapore have found that mental health chatbots are able to effectively engage people with depression in empathetic conversations and assist in the treatment of their symptoms.
Seawalls and seagrass spruce up Sydney Harbour
A major scientific project is set to rewild and restore the unique marine habitats of Sydney Harbour, with UTS scientists diving in to help.
