UQ lab to detect and measure tiny plastic particles in the human body
In one of the world’s first plastics contamination-controlled laboratories, University of Queensland researchers have begun testing blood and tissue samples to develop ways to detect and measure nanoplastics in the human body.
University of Bristol academic’s Radio 4 drama Man Friday wins prestigious award
University of Bristol lecturer Dr Edson Burton has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Tinniswood Award which recognises the best audio drama script of the year.
Notable UC alumnus named finalist for New Zealander of the Year Award
Tā Tipene O’Regan (Ngāi Tahu) has been named as a finalist for the prestigious national accolade, the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award – Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa.
Mars Rover technology tested out on billion-year-old highland rock
Researchers from the University of St Andrews are trialing instruments to be used on the European Mars Rover.
The Second FHTM and FL Teacher-Student Friendly Football Match
As part of M.U.S.T.’s 22nd Anniversary celebration, the Second Teacher-Student Friendly Football Match organized by the Student Consultative Committee of FHTM was successfully held in the stadium of the university (Block I) on March 20, 2022.
WA to implement University’s risk-reduction system UNHaRMED
The Western Australian Government has awarded a $2.2 million contract to a University of Adelaide research group to implement UNHaRMED – a natural hazard risk reduction approach and decision support system – in the state.
BU graduates win Visual Effects Society Awards
The work of two BU graduates has been commended at this year’s Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards.
Mental health worst among girls and gender diverse teens, study finds
Almost one in four high school students report mental health problems by Year 10, with gender diverse teens and girls living with disadvantage hit the hardest.
OPINION: COVID restrictions may be easing, but the pandemic isn’t over yet
Many countries are winding back COVID-19 restrictions, but governments should be continuing to promote the importance of voluntary mask use and catching up outdoors.
Scientists discover new drug candidates for nerve pain and ischemic disease
Scientists have discovered novel drug candidates which could ultimately lead to new effective treatments for conditions caused by tissue stress and inflammation...
