Ghost roads in South-East Asia speed nature’s destruction
Unauthorised road building in tropical forests is accelerating habitat destruction. Professor Josh Cinner, with colleagues from James Cook University, found that there were up to six times more actual roads than those recorded in official datasets.
National Māori Pandemic Group wins recognition for Covid-19 response
A pandemic health initiative won the top award at a celebration of Māori excellence.
Almost half of people with common heart arrythmia die within 10 years of hospitalisation
Forty-five per cent of patients admitted to hospital for atrial fibrillation (AF) in Australia and New Zealand die within a decade, according to University of Queensland research.
Professor Neil Gemmell named Dean of School of Biomedical Sciences
After making global headlines in his search for the Loch Ness monster, Professor Neil Gemmell has moved onto his next adventure as the new Dean of the School of Biomedical Sciences.
Leeds to host regional hub for climate education
A climate education hub that will help young people across all educational settings turn their sustainability ambitions into action will be hosted by the University of Leeds.
UM-developed new nanozyme technology can help improve effectiveness of immunotherapy
A research team in the University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), led by FHS Associate Professor Zhao Qi, has developed a new nanozyme technology that can enhance...
Powerlifting Academic from The University of Warwick takes European and World records
Dr Martine Barons from The University of Warwick has taken both the European and World records at the European Championships in Finland over the weekend.
Risk of opioid overdose appears higher in older Americans, USC study indicates
One in 10 adults were at risk of overdose, with older Americans relying on high doses of opioids more than younger adults, researchers found in a national sample of prescription claims.
University shines bright for Illuminate Adelaide
Illuminate Adelaide lights up the cityscape this July, with the University of Adelaide playing host to a selection of highlights.
HKUST Collaborates with HKSAR Government on Solving Regional Ozone Pollution in Greater Bay Area
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is partnering with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in a 3-year groundbreaking cross-border study to monitor the air quality on land...