Dundee the real prize for PhD student Rasha
Rasha Alshakhshir came to Dundee to study for her PhD in 2018. As a Palestinian, she qualified for one of our Humanitarian Scholarships and explains how it helped transform her life.
Tracking the economic impacts of COVID-19 one ship at a time
COVID-19 saw global maritime trade collapse by as much as 10% in the first eight months of 2020 – leading to losses of up to $412 billion, reveals recently published Oxford research...
McGill University to establish high-profile discussion series on Canada’s place in the world
Thanks to an endowment of $5 million from Canadian philanthropist Charles Bronfman, LLD’90, the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC) is launching a new flagship event entitled Conversations...
Reducing mechanical ventilation improves outcomes for critically ill children
A major UK clinical trial has shown how a new approach to reduce the use of mechanical ventilation can greatly improve outcomes for critically ill infants and children.
Asialink signals readiness for next phase of growth and impact with new CEO
Asialink has announced Rachel Thompson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Carnegie Mellon Joins Network Dedicated to Accelerated Breakthroughs in Human Health
Carnegie Mellon University has joined the Wellcome Leap Health Breakthrough Network, a global group of leading academic and research institutions focused on quickly solving...
HKU Business School Announces JUPAS Entrance Scholarship to Nurture Future Global Business Leaders
The prolonged threat of the pandemic has brought many challenges and hardships to Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) students.
Alliance of top universities urge G20 leaders to prioritise net zero emissions
An international coalition of leading climate research universities, including TU Delft, has issued its first declaration ahead of the G20 Summit on 21 and 22 November 2020.
Sustained drop in gambling frequency since pubs and clubs re-opened
A study to be presented at the Brain and Mind Centre Symposium 2020 today shows that over six months from the early days of COVID-19 to November...
‘Perfect storm’ of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout enabled a “perfect storm” for deepening health inequalities in Greater Manchester, the results of a study have shown.
