Study reveals how little things can reduce hip fractures
Simple strategies to strengthen your bones, implemented by the whole community not just those at higher risk, could lead to a substantial decrease in hip fractures.
Height in humans is genetically similar to height in cattle
There is a strong evidence for similarity in the biology of height across humans and cattle, as 39% of the genes associated with height in cattle were also found to be associated with height in humans.
Female Physics Students – 45% Of First-year Class At University Of Hull
The University of Hull is closing the gender gap when it comes to studying physics – thanks to an inspirational campaign to attract more female students.
Screen Work 2020 – Future skills and innovation for the Screen Sector in the...
Screen Work 2020 is the first comprehensive survey of workforce, training and education needs for Film, Television, Animation, Games, VFX and Post-Production in the Cardiff City Region.
Pandemic put Antarctic research on ice
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) School of Earth and Environment Associate Professor Daniela Liggett says many people mistakenly think...
New study investigates diagnostic errors in English general practice
More than half (58%) of diagnostic errors in general practice happen during GP consultations with patients, according to new research which investigated this across general practice in England for the first time.
Mental health pilot program expands to more primary schools
A pilot mental health program successfully trialled in Victorian primary schools will be expanded to a total of 26 schools in 2021.
New Professorship in AI established with S$6 million gift from Chen Yidan Foundation
The Chen Yidan Foundation, started by Dr Charles Chen Yidan, a Core Founder of Tencent, one of Asia’s largest internet companies, has pledged a gift of S$6 million to Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).
UQ achievers recognised on Australia Day
An expert in Indigenous architecture, a noted historian and a history-making teacher joined a raft of talented University of Queensland alumni recognised in the 2021 Australia Day honours.
Tiniest ‘starquake’ ever detected – new study
An orange dwarf star has yielded the tiniest ‘starquakes’ ever recorded, measured by an international team of scientists.
