Breeding with ‘wild relatives’ to produce disease and climate resistant wheat
New research has shown how introducing genetics from wild varieties of wheat can improve their resistance to disease and climate change, a discovery that could help protect the future of this vital food source.
Graduate Wins 2022 Parkin Drawing Prize
Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate Siân Stephens has been announced the winner of the 2022 Parkin Drawing Prize.
Machine learning to help the homeless
Plenty of interest is being shown in AUT’s Centre for Social Data Analytics (CSDA) use of machine learning that reduces issues of systemic racism when housing the homeless.
Rare resurrection plant may hold clues for drought tolerant crops
A rare plant that can ‘resurrect’ itself after prolonged periods without water could hold clues to improve drought resistance in crops.
Innovative ‘Heart in a Box’ technology gives hope to transplant patients
A new heart transplant technique is reducing waiting lists for patients in Australia and potentially around the world.
Pace as important as 10,000 steps for health, finds new research
10,000 steps a day is the 'sweet spot' for lowered risk of disease and death, but how fast you walk could be just as important according to new research.
UWA medical student aiming for Everest records
A final year medical student from The University of Western Australia is setting out to break multiple mountaineering records when she climbs Mount Everest next month.
Supporting neurodiverse students
Academics in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences have been working to identify the challenges neurodiverse students may encounter, and ways to support them during their time at university.
Astrophysicist decodes rings of stardust in outer space
Striking images show what happens when two stars' winds collide, says Dr Jan Eldridge.
Canterbury ranks 11th in world for Sustainability Education
Sustainable Education has been recognised as a core strength for the University of Canterbury (UC), with the University being ranked 11th globally in this category in the first QS World Ranking.
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