Western-led analysis shows potential in new Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide.
UOW Global Climate Change Week centres on climate action
Universities are vital hubs of research, teaching and leadership on climate change. Since 2015, Global Climate Change Week (GCCW) at the University of Wollongong (UOW) has been an important gathering of hearts and mind.
3MT winner explores lifelong effects of pregnancy on brain
A talk on how pregnancy shapes the brain has taken out the top prize in the 3 Minute Thesis competition in 2021.
UQ lab to detect and measure tiny plastic particles in the human body
In one of the world’s first plastics contamination-controlled laboratories, University of Queensland researchers have begun testing blood and tissue samples to develop ways to detect and measure nanoplastics in the human body.
Researchers construct molecular nanofibers that are stronger than steel
Self-assembly of Kevlar-inspired molecules leads to structures with robust properties, offering new materials for solid-state applications.
Focus on indigenous storytelling in new UC qualification
Two new University of Canterbury (UC) courses will empower ākonga to explore indigenous representation as we move from traditional storytelling to digital and mainstream media.
AFC Bournemouth women’s team benefits from BU student support
Bournemouth University students have been supporting AFC Bournemouth’s women’s team on and off the field, using the skills gained in their degrees to help the team.
Identifying Canada’s key conservation hot spots highights problem
To stop biodiversity loss, Canada recently committed to protecting 30% of its land and sea by 2030. But making conservation decisions about where to locate new protected areas is complicated.
UofG partners with Glasgow Science Centre to boost science engagement
The University of Glasgow has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Glasgow Science Centre which will help promote public engagement with science.
Lancaster academic plays key role in setting values for a new world
A Lancaster University professor will join big thinkers from around the globe in a bid to tackle the problems of a changing world.
