NICE urged to update dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients
Research led by the University of Sheffield found that dental patients at high-risk of infective endocarditis, a life-threatening infection, should be given antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental treatement.
HRC funds study of mātauranga Māori (traditional knowledge) of nutrition-related wellbeing
Dr Nikki Renall, Taranaki, has been awarded nearly $350,000 to partner with Māori communities to explore new ways to inspire Māori rangatahi (youth) and pakeke (adults) about healthier and more sustainable ways...
All major UK political parties lack boldness needed to tackle poverty, new research says
New research finds that all major UK political parties lack the boldness needed to significantly raise people out of poverty.
UQ collaborates on a trailblazing sustainable energy project
The University of Queensland will play a crucial role in a multi-million-dollar four-year project which will see universities and industry working together to build commercialisation in Australia’s critical mineral supply chain that will create 1300 jobs.
Queen’s Honours for University of Hull Master’s Student Sue Turner Obe
University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her Services to Social Justice.
Marvels at Mac: Find a quiet moment and new perspectives at the Museum of...
Marvels at Mac follows a student’s point of view, exploring campus and uncovering some of the super-cool places that students might not know about.
Researchers identify ‘born to be bad’ colorectal cancer tumours
An international research team has identified ‘born to be bad’ colorectal tumours in people with early stage cancer, which could help medical experts pinpoint and better treat aggressive tumours.
Ngareta Timutimu awarded prestigious University Medal
The University of Waikato has awarded its prestigious University Medal to Ngareta Timutimu (MNZM) recognising her service to the University as a member of the University Council and as Chairperson of Te Rōpū Manukura.
Researchers discover new form of antimicrobial resistance
Australian researchers have uncovered a new form of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – undetectable using traditional laboratory testing methods – in a discovery set to challenge existing efforts to monitor and tackle one of the world’s greatest health threats.
Otago research could inform future cannabis legalisation policies
University of Otago research has found that perceived safety would be the main facilitator in encouraging people to switch to lawful sources of cannabis, if it were to be made legal in New Zealand.
