University of Michigan founds first robotics department among top 10 engineering schools
The creation of a new Department of Robotics, a first among the nation’s top 10 engineering schools, has been approved by the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
Germany and NZ celebrate return of laser trapped in cavern
After more than a decade trapped in a secret man-made WWII cavern, a unique laser that connects New Zealand and Germany has been rescued and restored.
New teaching career for mum of three Deaf children
Inspired by the experience of helping her own children learn to read and write, Elizabeth Kay has qualified as a teacher so she can help other Deaf students learn and feel pride in their identity.
UBC study reveals 15 ways to improve salmon survival after capture-and-release
A six-year UBC study reveals salmon injuries from hooks, nets and handling as key factors behind post-release mortality.
University Top 10 for Graduate Start-Up Businesses
Research has revealed that the University of Lincoln, UK, is among the best in the country for graduates wanting to start their own business, producing almost 600 start-up businesses in recent years.
University of Toronto ranked world’s most sustainable university for second year in a row
The 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability ranked U of T first out of more than 1,700 institutions across 95 countries
Eminent researcher and educator appointed Curtin senior leader
Curtin University is delighted to announce the appointment of renowned researcher, innovator and academic leader Professor Paul Brunton as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic (DVCA).
Urgent action needed to protect the Parma wallaby
The creation of more fox-free safe havens and greater collaboration between government and landowners is needed to ensure the survival of a species of wallaby, an expert from The Australian National University (ANU) argues.
HKU biomedical engineering team develops a new bioinformatic tool for precise prediction of cells...
Cell is the basic unit of life. Over time, cells in human body constantly change to different forms. Even though it has been studied for more than a century...
Shape-shifting materials are made more versatile
McGill discovery has potential applications in fields ranging from aerospace exploration to next-generation soft robots
