Psychological thriller wins inaugural Phoenix Prize
A pacy psychological thriller set in contemporary Sydney has won the inaugural Phoenix Prize for its author Rachel Paris, a Master of Creative Writing student from the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts.
Professor Joanne Etheridge awarded Walter Boas Medal for ground-breaking work in Electron Microscopy
Professor Joanne Etheridge FAA has been awarded the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) Walter Boas Medal for Excellence in Research for her development of new methods to ‘see’ the structure of materials at the level of atoms.
The handbag – a contemporary marketplace icon
Source: School of Business, Aalto University (Finland)
Phone, tissues, wallet, pen and keys. These daily necessities – and many...
Light physical activity shows great promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse the adverse process.
NTU Singapore’s Nanyang MBA jumps 35 places to break into top 40 in The...
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) now ranks 38th in The Economist's latest ranking of Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes worldwide.
New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations
A University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frostbite, to be used in emergency rooms, shelters and even outdoors.
Heriot-Watt laser experts support project to tackle deadly brain tumours
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University are contributing to a £2 million project to tackle hard-to-treat cancers.
Five future fellows awarded $4.5million
Five University of Adelaide researchers have collectively been awarded more than $4.5 million from the Federal Government to advance their work.
MIT Solve announces 2021 global challenges
New tracks for innovation address antiracist technology in the US, digital inclusion, equitable classrooms, health security and pandemics, and resilient ecosystems.
Australian and UK universities to bridge the international divide and tackle global challenges together
Academics in Australia and the UK are joining forces as part of a major new international partnership that will see them collaborating on solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges including global food security, climate change and health.
