UQ journalism student Sarah Richards to help shape media landscape
Until she attended a careers information fair, final-year University of Queensland journalism student Sarah Richards thought teaching art was where her future lay.
New study reveals economic impact of marine heatwaves
A new study published in Science shows that marine heatwaves have caused major economic losses around the world, and researchers say global action needs to be taken to ease the impacts of extreme warming events on ocean life and benefits people derive from the oceans.
Two UC academics named Women of Influence
Two internationally renowned academics at the University of Canterbury have been named as finalists in the Westpac Women of Influence Awards 2021, recognising women making a difference in the work they do, and paving the way for others to follow.
Coventry University research finds problems in ventilating primary school classrooms to combat COVID-19
Coventry University research has found that 40 per cent of primary school classrooms examined in a study did not have an adequate ventilation rate to combat the spread of COVID-19.
COVID has further increased anxiety and depression rates among university students
Before COVID, university and vocational education students were at high risk of developing mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. This is because they already experience much higher levels of psychological distress than the general population.
Senior lecturer named a finalist in Women of Influence Awards
Dr Trisia Farrelly, from the School of People, Environment and Planning, has been recognised as one of the finalists in the 2021 Women of Influence Awards for her achievements in the environmental sector.
COP26: time for New Zealand to show regional leadership on climate change
As the UN climate summit in Glasgow kicks off on Sunday, it marks the deadline for countries to make more ambitious pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
UM researchers successfully develop novel nanomedicine to inhibit tumour growth
A research team led by Assistant Professor Dai Yunlu in the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) has designed and synthesised a novel nanomedicine...
Physics student awarded 2022 Rhodes Scholarship
A postgraduate physics student at The University of Western Australia has been named Western Australia’s Rhodes Scholar for 2022, recognising his potential as young global ambassador.
The University of Melbourne welcomes plan to return international students to campus
The University of Melbourne welcomes the Victorian Government’s International Student Arrivals Plan which will enable international students and graduate researchers to return to campus and help to reinstate...
