NICE urged to update dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients
Research led by the University of Sheffield found that dental patients at high-risk of infective endocarditis, a life-threatening infection, should be given antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental treatement.
University of Toronto’s Data Sciences Institute partners with UNICEF to drive innovation in learning
The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) at the University of Toronto is partnering with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)’s Frontier Data and Tech team to find new ways to use data to address complex challenges involving children.
Researchers reveal largest catalogue of gene activators
University of Toronto researchers have created a first-in-class functional catalogue of proteins that activate gene expression, with implications for tailored therapy for cancer and other diseases that occur when wrong genes are switched on.
New scholarship celebrates Indigenous achievement
A new scholarship aims to open doors and create opportunities for Indigenous students at the University of Calgary.
Curtin and St Hilda’s join forces to foster future leaders
Curtin University has partnered with St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls to help nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs and build innovation into the School’s curriculum and learning spaces.
Slow Vaccine Roll-out Could Deepen Economic Scars
While South Australia’s economy is recovering strongly, the slow vaccine roll-out is a significant threat to the nation’s ongoing ability to weather the long-term effects of the pandemic.
Canterbury ranks 11th in world for Sustainability Education
Sustainable Education has been recognised as a core strength for the University of Canterbury (UC), with the University being ranked 11th globally in this category in the first QS World Ranking.
Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program student named Salutatorian at Columbia University
The Columbia University School of General Studies has announced Qimeng Shi as the Salutatorian at the 2021 Class Day Ceremony to be held on 28 April.
US approves drug to treat resistant high blood pressure
A high blood pressure medication which was trialled in a study led by The University of Western Australia has been approved for use in the United States.
Citizen scientists can help endangered sharks
A Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia is asking the community to embrace the theme of this year’s National Science Week by becoming a citizen scientist and documenting endangered hammerhead sharks.
