Vice-Chancellor and President appointed to the University of Leeds
Professor Shearer West CBE has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds, taking up the role from 1 November 2024.
University of Southampton’s sustainability impact recognised in rankings
The University of Southampton has climbed the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact rankings 2024, which assess over 2,000 universities around the world against the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Workplace injury and illness costs tens of thousands of work years: study
Australia loses 41,194 work years annually due to work-related injury, disease and mental health conditions, a new measure of the national burden of workplace injury and illness has found.
AI and tech ideas take flight at NUS’ first Bay Area forum
Organised for the first time in San Francisco’s buzzing Bay Area, the two-day NUS Innovation Forum sparked a vibrant exchange of ideas between NUS alumni, students, thought leaders and industry experts.
Exposure to greenspace may lower risk of certain cancers
A University of Queensland-led study has found a link between exposure to gardens and a lower risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer.
Inspirational women celebrated in University exhibition
Inspirational women who have blazed a trail for colleagues and students are being celebrated by the University of Sheffield in a portrait exhibition.
Gastroenterologists generally trust AI tools, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated many aspects of medicine, with promises of accurate diagnoses, better management decisions, and improved outcomes for both patients and the healthcare system.
Mid-way to COP29: Monash joins the international climate action community in Germany for the...
Monash was honoured to join delegates from 198 countries at the Bonn Climate Conference in Germany in preparation for COP29.
UQ study investigates the danger years for food allergies
A University of Queensland project aims to make the teenage years safer for Australian children diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies.
New report exposes critical issues and highlights reforms needed in Freedom of Information culture...
A robust Freedom of Information (FOI) process ensures independent access to government-held information, empowering the public, political opposition and journalists to hold governments and other institutions accountable.