Rhonda McEwen appointed dean of University of Toronto Mississauga
Professor Rhonda McEwen’s personal website features the Latin quote “Propterea quod qui audet adipiscitur.” Translation: Because she who dares, wins.
‘Evidence is crucial’ for philanthropists to determine charity donations says new research
Research from the University of Birmingham has concluded that the process of giving to charity has to be grounded in evidence rather than reaction.
$1.45M to boost Indigenous youth mental health services
A national initiative to bolster Indigenous youth mental health services across Canada has secured $1.45 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Orkney scientists aim to boost offshore energy potential
From the moment an offshore energy platform, such as a wind turbine, is placed into the open water, chemical processes begin leading to the settlement and growth of marine organisms.
Upcycling fish scales for water pollution control and encryption
Fish is commonly consumed but many may not be aware that the food and aquaculture sectors generate a huge amount of fish scale waste from processes such as preparation, canning, filleting, salting and smoking.
UBC researchers play pivotal role in confronting COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges, exacerbated inequalities and sparked uncertainty for many.
UOW researchers among world’s most influential, leading positive change
Annual list identifies researchers who have demonstrated significant influence through multiple highly cited papers in their fields.
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.
Teesside University collaboration to manage trauma in the workplace
A Teesside University lecturer has collaborated with colleagues from Nottingham Trent University on a funded research project to help organisations support employees who have experienced childhood trauma.
Rapid test team raise £2M to help patients get the right antibiotic faster
Southampton researchers have created a potentially life-saving test that can quickly find out which antibiotics will and won’t work for treating a bacterial infection.
