University of Alberta launches new fund to ignite innovative ideas
The University of Alberta has launched a new fund to invest in startup ventures working to solve complex challenges facing the world and diversify Alberta’s economy, providing much-needed funding and additional support for innovators and entrepreneurs.
University Welcomes Offshore Wind Report Forecasting £60BN Investment and Jobs Surge
The University of Hull has welcomed an announcement that direct and indirect jobs in the UK’s offshore wind industry are set to rise from 26,000 to almost 70,000 by 2026.
The right care for the right person at the right time: Machine learning and...
From facial recognition software on our smartphones and email spam filters to product recommendations on e-commerce sites, machine learning is improving various areas of our lives.
Children learned ‘little or nothing’ during school closures, despite online learning
School closures in the last year have led to serious learning losses, with primary-age school pupils making virtually no progress studying at home...
Cracking the code: Genome sequencing reveals why songbirds are larger in colder climates
Scientists have unlocked the genetic basis underlying the remarkable variation in body size observed in song sparrows, one of North America’s most familiar and beloved songbirds.
Risk of rare blood clotting higher for COVID-19 than for vaccines
COVID-19 leads to a several-times higher risk of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) blood clots than current COVID-19 vaccines.
Top researchers recognised in VC awards
The University of Western Australia’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Amit Chakma has honoured 24 inspiring researchers and technical support staff in the annual Research Awards.
Why older Americans are taking on more debt
Older Americans are accumulating more debt as they near retirement, according to recent research that reveals a troubling trend in personal finance among people in their 50s and early 60s.
University of Nottingham is first to achieve prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award
The University of Nottingham has become the first university in the country to be awarded the coveted Athena Swan Gold Award for its commitment to advance gender equality across higher education and research.
Professor Suzanne Chambers appointed Executive Dean Health Sciences
Professor Suzanne Chambers AO has been appointed to the role of Executive Dean Health Sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
