Sketching helps students and staff connect to landscape
A sustainability project is using sketching as a tool to encourage students and staff at Leeds University Business School (LUBS) to appreciate the power of walking.
World-first 3D imaging for melanoma detection
Queenslanders could have skin cancer diagnosed earlier using world-first 3D scanning technology with the launch of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis.
Sportswashing is still highly effective despite more awareness among fans
As the European football championships continue in Germany, new research has revealed that ‘sportswashing’ - the practice of using sporting events or teams to improve a country's reputation...
Researchers pinpoint cause of fatigue during pregnancy
Pregnant women now have a scientific reason for skipping the gym during pregnancy; the same hormone gearing up the body for breastfeeding is also telling the brain to relax rather than run.
Australian researchers secure $1.8 million grant to pioneer mRNA vaccine against UTIs
UTS, in collaboration with partners including Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, and UNSW, is leading a research project to develop an mRNA vaccine for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
ECE teachers essential workers in all but name
Returning to work amidst the outbreak of the Delta variant, early childhood teachers must be recognised as essential workers - and remunerated as such, writes Dr Sue Cherrington.
The Sydney student fighting for disability rights around the world
As a child in Saudi Arabia, Umar was refused entry to school because of his disability. Now 28, he is completing a PhD at the University of Sydney and campaigning for equal rights for people like him.
International students to share knowledge with Canterbury businesses
International students at the University of Canterbury will work with local businesses keen to expand into Asia under a new partnership scheme.
Canada’s treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis
Mobility restrictions imposed on internationally trained physicians in Canada could be aggravating the health-care crisis intensifying an ongoing doctor shortage.
Canterbury youth mentoring researcher wins national award
A University of Canterbury researcher has received a prestigious fellowship to study the relationships between young people and their adult mentors.
