Doctoral research highlights value of play in class
Highlighting the value of play as a valid way of learning is the essence of Dr Sarah Aiono’s research.
Waikato’s engineering degrees receive international accreditation
The University of Waikato has received international accreditation, either full or provisional, for all eight of its Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programmes by Engineering New Zealand on behalf of international accreditation body...
Victorian paramedics are experiencing high levels of psychological distress: study
A new study has found more than a third of Victorian paramedics feel burnt out by their work and are experiencing significant levels of stress.
UOW graduate Nicholas Prince honoured with prestigious Florence Nightingale Medal
Nicholas Prince, a distinguished graduate from the University of Wollongong (UOW), has been awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal by the International Red Cross...
New study investigates diagnostic errors in English general practice
More than half (58%) of diagnostic errors in general practice happen during GP consultations with patients, according to new research which investigated this across general practice in England for the first time.
Discovery changes understanding of water’s history on the Moon
New research from a Western University postdoctoral fellow shows the early lunar crust, which makes up the surface of the Moon, was considerably enriched in water more than 4 billion years ago...
Forests and climate change: ‘We can’t plant our way out of the climate crisis’
Some climate activists advocate large-scale tree-planting campaigns in forests around the world to suck up heat-trapping carbon dioxide and help rein in climate change.
UWA study offers free iron deficiency screenings for women in Karrinyup
Researchers from The University of Western Australia will provide a fresh round of free iron deficiency screenings for women aged 18 to 49 over the next two Sundays (Sunday 4 and Sunday 11 February) at Karrinyup Shopping Centre.
Monash receives $5m grant for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
Monash University has received $5 million from the Victorian Government to manufacture the first Australian batch of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for clinical trials...
Upcycling fish scales for water pollution control and encryption
Fish is commonly consumed but many may not be aware that the food and aquaculture sectors generate a huge amount of fish scale waste from processes such as preparation, canning, filleting, salting and smoking.