Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington honours outstanding alumni
Six alumni of the University have been selected as Distinguished Alumni Award winners for 2021.
Chancellor named President of Royal Geographical Society
The Chancellor of the University of Leeds, Professor Dame Jane Francis, has been elected President of the Royal Geographical Society.
A spoonful of sugar opens a path to longer lasting lithium sulfur batteries
Simply by adding sugar, researchers from the Monash Energy Institute have created a longer-lasting, lighter, more sustainable rival to the lithium-ion batteries that are essential for aviation, electric vehicles and submarines.
Novel Bristol therapeutic to target atheroschlerosis
Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered a new disease driving mechanism which they are aiming to target to help treat the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
UM holds annual meeting of AULP virtually
The University of Macau (UM) recently held virtually the 30th annual meeting of the Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities (Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa, AULP).
Illawarra Cancer Carers continue vital support of UOW research
Innovative treatments developed from groundbreaking research at the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Molecular Horizons Institute...
Significant psychological toll from COVID lockdown for people with histories of mental illness –...
New research suggests more priority needs to be given to support the health of New Zealanders struggling with mental illness during COVID-19 lockdowns – with findings showing many people with mental health histories struggle and are disproportionately affected.
Lithium extraction breakthrough a huge step towards a greener future
Monash University spinout company ElectraLith has proven its Direct Lithium Extraction and Refining (DLE-R) technology can produce battery grade lithium hydroxide using no water, no chemicals and minimal energy.
‘If you want summer, get vaccinated’ – Jacinda Ardern sets the target for re-opening...
In a new article on The Conversation, UC's Professor Michael Plank and UoA's Shaun Hendy say it's simple - the more people vaccinated in Aoteaoa New Zealand, the more freedom we'll enjoy.
New research shows socioeconomic status shapes access to cataract surgery
Queen’s professor Robert Campbell is part of a team that has discovered an association between patient socioeconomic status and access to cataract surgery in for-profit centres that have received public funding in Ontario.
