Vaccination reduces the risk of severe COVID-19 infection
However, adults who are frail, living in areas of high deprivation or have unhealthy lifestyles are more at risk of COVID-19 infection and getting ill, despite being vaccinated, compared to other vaccinated people.
Religious people coped better with Covid-19 pandemic, research suggests
Two Cambridge-led studies suggest that the psychological distress caused by lockdowns (UK) and experience of infection (US) was reduced among those of faith compared to non-religious people.
UM exhibits graduation projects to promote academia-industry collaboration
The University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) recently held the Dean’s Final Year Project List Presentation Ceremony and Project Exhibition 2021.
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...
NZ supporting global action on plastic pollution is step in right direction says academic
Minister for the Environment David Parker announced New Zealand’s planned support of a global agreement to tackle plastic pollution –something Massey University’s Dr Trisia Farrelly says is a big step in the right direction.
Investment needed in African climate science
Africa needs long term investment in scientific infrastructure and science careers to allow the continent to adapt to climate change and its effect on weather systems.
Boost for region’s bioeconomy as university thyme project secures £1.8m funding
A highly successful university collaboration, which is driving increased productivity in the bioeconomy, has been awarded a further £1.8m.
University of Auckland academics honour Linda Tuhiwai Smith
Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith received a Distinguished Alumni Award at a ceremony on 5 April. Colleagues pay tribute to her contributions to Māori education and Indigenous research.
Summer Lab recognised for excellence in global entrepreneur education
A four-week intensive programme run by the University of Auckland Business School during summer break - designed to ignite the entrepreneur within...
How to tackle gambling harms
Whether you’re watching TV, attending a footy game, or eating a meal at your local pub, gambling is hard to escape. Although the rise of gambling is not unique to Australia
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