Retired professor wins award for transforming medical education in three developing nations
A newly retired McMaster professor is the inaugural winner of the 2020 Royal College M. Andrew Padmos Award for his efforts in transforming medical education in three developing nations.
Waterloo marks 17 straight years as Canada’s top research university
The University of Waterloo has been designated Research University of the Year in the comprehensive category by Research Infosource Inc. for the 17th consecutive year.
Queen Mary alumna completes incredible expedition to the South Pole
Captain Preet Chandi, a Queen Mary University of London alumna, travelled 700 miles in just 40 days, capping a remarkable achievement.
Waterloo youth take action against the climate crisis
City of Kitchener partners with United College's GreenHouse to drive youth-led climate action with $64,000 in microgrants from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Researchers discover way to disarm potentially deadly Listeria bacteria
University of Queensland researchers have unlocked a way of fighting Listeria infections, which can cause severe illness in pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.
Multidisciplinary team of scientists aims to solve mystery of magnetoreception
A significant research grant from the Wellcome Trust will allow a team of researchers to identify the biological mechanisms through which magnetic forces affect animals, including humans.
CS4HS open to more digital teachers
The Covid omicron outbreak has proven to be a blessing in disguise for 2022’s CS4HS workshop, which takes place online on Thursday 10 February, as it will now be able to host even more teachers from throughout New Zealand.
Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%
Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.
Hormone found to regulate mothers’ behaviour
University of Otago researchers have discovered a new function for the hormone prolactin – it limits a new mum’s investment in aggressive behaviour and instead focusses them on interacting with their babies.
Why uni students still find on-campus experience valuable
Universities have always been more than just institutions of academic instruction.
