Exceptional ANU staff awarded in 2023 Australia Day Honours
An esteemed astronomer, a specialist in Asian Art History, a leader in science education and research, and a GP working in drug and alcohol dependency were among those recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.
Kingston School of Art student’s collection wins Black Excellence award at Graduate Fashion Week
A Kingston University student's mixed-gender collection, inspired by the anti-SARS (Special Anti-Robbery Squad) movement in Nigeria, has been crowned the winner of the Black Excellence Prize in the Graduate Fashion Week Awards.
Distinguished Professor appointed co-director of Infectious Diseases Research Platform
Distinguished Professor Nigel French has been appointed inaugural co-director of the Infectious Diseases Research Platform, alongside Hauora Māori leader Te Pora Thompson.
Perceived social status tied to cardiovascular risks in women but not in men
Study adds to growing evidence that social and psychological factors uniquely affect women’s heart health, offering new insights into why heart disease presents and progresses differently in women
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 to support ground-breaking research on female athletes’ use of menstrual tracking apps
As the high-performance sporting world works to better understand the factors that influence female athletes’ health, a new doctoral scholarship at the University of Waikato...
Scientists use drones to land sensors onto glaciers threatened by climate change
Scientist have unveiled a new climate change-monitoring sensor which can be airlifted onto icy glaciers using drones to measure the impact of global warming.
Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture examines the value of Antarctic research
Professor Dana Bergstrom will present the annual Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture on Friday, posing the thought-provoking question, 'Is Antarctic science worth the carbon miles?'
Lab in a Suitcase supports vital water research training
Newcastle University’s ‘Suitcase Laboratory’ played a key role in a Pan-African workshop exploring advanced water testing methods.
Snakes evolve a magnetic way to be resistant to venom
Certain snakes have evolved a unique genetic trick to avoid being eaten by venomous snakes, according to University of Queensland research.
