Generous fellowships fuel leading-edge research across the life span
In 2010, the American billionaire and philanthropist Julian Robertson established a set of postdoctoral fellowships for exceptional early career researchers at the University of Auckland.
Coronavirus antibodies last at least three months after infection, University of Toronto study finds
Coronavirus antibodies can last at least three months after a person becomes infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study published in Science Immunology.
Researchers discover a way to produce hydrogen and purify water at the same time
University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how we generate power and purify water. When placed in any type of water and provided with a small amount of power...
National clinical trial to treat hospitalised patients with COVID-19
A new clinical trial led by the University of Warwick and Queen’s University Belfast seeks to find alternatives to ventilators to treat patients who are critically ill with COVID-19.
Sure to Rise: The recipe behind an iconic Kiwi brand
Take a teaspoon of baking powder, fold in an art deco building and legacy gardens, add an iconic Kiwi brand, a dash of philanthropy, and you’ve got a rich slice of social and culinary history.
The first-ever insect vaccine helps bees stay healthy
The easily administered oral vaccine could keep pollinators safe from bacterial diseases and give invaluable support for food production worldwide.
Western research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease
After hearing first-hand from patients about how the disease impacted their lives, a team of researchers and graduate students at Western were inspired to investigate...
Queen’s investigating how social circumstances and adversity impact health outcomes in later life
Researchers from the Centre for Public Health, in collaboration with international partners, have secured a competitive grant to...
Defining the value of ‘doing the right thing’ in business
An innovative Australian business tool redefining the way success is measured in mutual enterprises has launched in Europe, putting a price on social good over dollar signs.
Research by students helps Wellspring Settlement secure £100k funding to transform lives of Bristol...
“We shall overcome!” – that’s the motto Judith Kibuye has called on to prevail during lockdown and help transform the lives of others.
