HKUST Scientists Make Breakthrough Discovery of New Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have identified new therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by studying the patients’ brain with a newly-developed methodology.
PLAN helps vulnerable parents by bridging the gap
A project developed to help parents struggling with domestic violence, homelessness, housing instability, unemployment, mental health issues and financial hardship has transformed lives.
Mini-satellite maker
With her students, aerospace engineer Kerri Cahoy is developing small, affordable “CubeSats” to monitor weather and search for exoplanets.
Monash rises in global impact rankings
Monash University has strengthened its position as a global leader of change, climbing to 21st globally – among the 1,591 universities that participated – in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings...
Sapere Aude Grant for research into the connection between religiosity and wealth
Why do some societies continue to suffer from poverty, a low level of education and conflict? Religiosity may be an important part of the answer.
UC maths student awarded scholarship to study at Cambridge
Jack Aimer is one of nine recipients nationwide to receive a competitive William Georgetti Scholarship from Universities New Zealand.
Rated the 13th best Law School in the UK
The University of South Wales has been rated the 13th best Law School in the UK in the Guardian League Tables.
UNSW Sydney alumnus receives 2023 NAIDOC Person of the Year Award
UNSW Sydney alumnus Professor Kelvin Kong has won the 2023 NAIDOC Person of the Year Award. This year’s award finalists were whittled down from 200 nominees.
Vitamin supplements may have small effect on COVID-19 risk for women
Researchers at King’s analysing data from an app have found that certain vitamin supplements may have a small effect on reducing the likelihood of catching COVID-19 for women but not men.
Plastic pollution analysis shows New Zealand lakes comparable with Europe and USA
In a global analysis of plastic pollution levels in freshwater lakes, it appears New Zealand has come out punching well above its weight, and not in a good way.
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