Leading photonics expert crowned Innovator of the Year
A University of Adelaide professor who is helping to position South Australia as a hub for photonics and quantum innovation has been named the 2022 South Australian Innovator of the Year.
Curtin appoints new head of Humanities
Curtin University has appointed Professor Richard Blythe as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Humanities.
Six marathons in six days in the sahara desert
The University of Hull has helped three athletes prepare for the toughest foot race on the planet. The Marathon Des Sables takes place over six days – and 150 miles - in the heart of the Sahara Desert in North Africa.
Colossal black holes locked in cosmic dance at heart of galaxy
Astronomers find evidence for the tightest-knit supermassive black hole duo observed to date.
PolyU School of Nursing launches first Youth Quitline run by nursing students
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announced the launch of a student-run “Youth Quitline” service from the School of Nursing (SN), and a kick-off ceremony was held recently.
Monash University the world’s best (#1) for Pharmacy and Pharmacology in QS rankings
Monash University has ranked number one globally in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject for Pharmacy and Pharmacology for the first time, making it Australia’s top-performing university.
Eight UOW researchers named on Highly Cited Researchers list
Eight University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have been recognised in the 2021 Clarivate Highly Cited researchers list, announced on Tuesday 16 November 2021.
Ecologically valid data critical in understanding human impact on animals, say researchers
As researchers work to understand how humans impact animals and their natural habitats, it’s critical that the data we use to make these assessments have ecological validity...
New evidence shows the importance of healthy lifestyle programs in pregnancy
Healthy lifestyle programs in pregnancy support mums to achieve healthier pregnancies and improve health outcomes Monash University research shows.
Exposure to air pollution linked with increased mental health service-use, new study finds
Exposure to traffic-related air pollution is associated with increased mental health service-use among people recently diagnosed with psychotic and mood disorders such as schizophrenia and depression...