UN-endorsed CityU project on monitoring global estuaries
The State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution (SKLMP) at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has been endorsed by the United Nations (UN) to initiate a ten-year "Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM)" Programme...
Vinegar could be secret ingredient in fight against climate crisis
Chemical engineers at Monash University have developed an industrial process to produce acetic acid that uses the excess carbon dioxide(CO2) in the atmosphere, and has a potential to create negative carbon emissions.
Head injury and concussion in toddlers: early detection of symptoms is vital
A research team led by scientists at Université de Montréal has developed a unique observational tool for assessing children up to 5 years of age who have had a concussion.
Crusaders and UC team up to target fans’ fitness
Professional rugby players are not the only ones who have been working up a sweat in the Crusaders’ high performance gym. Local rugby fans have been training there, too, as participants in a healthy lifestyles initiative called RUFIT-NZ.
UOW student awarded $70,000 towards MS research
University of Wollongong (UOW) PhD candidate Olivia Wills has been awarded a $70,000 scholarship by MS Australia to research the inclusion of dietary advice in a brain-healthy lifestyle for people living with multiple sclerosis.
University strong performer in US News rankings
University continues strong performance in prestigious American rankings which rank universities from 86 countries on academic research and reputation.
Boating safety solution nets eChallenge honours
A solution that makes sure all boat owners comply with the necessary legal requirements has taken top honours in this year’s Australian eChallenge.
Change in access to fast food linked to health
Living close to fast-food outlets may be bad for your waistline, while living closer to a supermarket may be slightly better for your health, a new University of Canterbury study suggests.
Stanford study dives deeper into genetic differences between modern and archaic humans
Researchers examined 14,000 genetic differences between modern humans and our most recent ancestors at a new level of detail.
Old gold: how action sports athletes are challenging age stereotypes and redefining lifelong physical...
On The Conversation, University of Canterbury lecturer in Sports Management and Marketing and co-author Dr Nick Maitland explains how pioneers of action sport continue to reshape expectations of what is possible - regardless of age.
