Risk of long COVID higher for people living in most deprived areas
New research led by the universities of Southampton and Oxford has found that the risk of long COVID is strongly associated with area-level deprivation, with the odds of having long COVID 46 percent higher for people from the most deprived areas...
Clinical trials without humans – why computer simulations could make drugs a lot cheaper
This article by Dr Wahbi K El-Bouri from the University’s Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, was first published for The Conversation...
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.
Walter LaFeber, revered history professor, dies
Walter F. LaFeber, the Andrew H. and James S. Tisch Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Department of History, in the College of Arts and Sciences...
Reusable facemasks made using smartphones and 3D printers
Bespoke, reusable facemasks made using smartphones and 3D printers could help better protect people during future epidemics or further waves of Covid-19, new research suggests.
Leeds to host regional hub for climate education
A climate education hub that will help young people across all educational settings turn their sustainability ambitions into action will be hosted by the University of Leeds.
Good oral health reduces risk of fatal outcomes from COVID-19
Gum disease linked to increased rates of complications, hospitalization, and death among patients with severe cases of COVID-19.
University of Waikato installs the world’s most advanced AI System
New Zealand’s most powerful supercomputer for artificial intelligence applications has been installed at the University of Waikato as part of its commitment...
Waterloo researchers awarded more than $10 million
Twenty-two researchers at the University of Waterloo have been awarded more than $10 million to support their research from the Ontario Research Fund (ORF).
StUWArt walks the talk at UWA robotics lab
A team of ambitious engineering students at The University of Western Australia is developing technology in a 140cm tall humanoid robot that may soon be able to welcome visitors to campus and guide them through UWA’s world-class facilities.
