Future-proofing UQ’s student experience through teaching excellence
Six University of Queensland educators have received awards for Teaching Excellence, celebrating their commitment to enhancing student learning with creative and innovative practices.
New study reveals high rates of iron deficiency in women during late-stage pregnancy
Pregnant women may need to take more supplemental iron than current Health Canada guidelines recommend, after two UBC researchers found high rates of iron deficiency in a recent study.
Tighter border policies leave migrants vulnerable to effects of climate change
As the planet continues to warm, people living in the world’s most vulnerable regions — like arid or low-lying nations...
University of Toronto Reach Alliance initiative adds Howard University as its latest partner
Founded at the Munk School for Global Affairs & Public Policy, the student-driven Reach Alliance aims to address challenges faced by the world's under-served and under-resourced communities.
Prestigious national honour for Professor Samina Yasmeen
When Professor Samina Yasmeen, founder and director of UWA’s Centre for Muslim States and Societies, took a personal call from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese while in Pakistan she thought she was being ‘pranked’.
Higher employee performance with charitable donation rewards instead of cash rewards
As workplace practices continue to shift, organizations are finding inventive ways to keep their employees motivated and committed to reaching their goals.
Cambridge initiative to address risks of future engineered pandemics
Covid-19 showed us how vulnerable the world is to pandemics – but what if the next pandemic were somehow engineered? How would the world respond – and could we stop it happening in the first place?
Mums’ activity levels may depend on number and ages of children
Less than half of mums meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity – and mothers of younger children manage to do the least, Cambridge and Southampton researchers have found.
University of Toronto researchers use solar-powered tech to improve rainwater harvesting in Mexico
A team of University of Toronto researchers is shining a light on the use of solar-powered ultra-violet (UV) LEDs to treat harvested rainwater in Mexico.
McGill Professor earns Quebec’s highest honour for research in biomedicine
Earlier today, the Quebec government announced the winners of its annual Prix du Quebec competition, a series of 15 awards in science and culture.
