2023 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership winners announced
A Federal MP from Tasmania, a recently-elected senator and two premiers who were once opponents have been named as winners of the 2023 McKinnon Prize, Australia’s independent...
Fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries on the horizon
New research shows that the next generation of lithium-sulphur (Li||S) batteries may be capable of being charged in less than five minutes, instead of several hours as is currently the case.
University of Bristol collaboration secures nearly £2 million for technical experts
A pioneering new project that will develop the abilities of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) and support them to build the skills to work with industrial partners to address real-world challenges and opportunities has been awarded £1.97 million.
New ANU institute to advance First Nations gender equality
A new institute at The Australian National University (ANU) will advance the voices of First Nations women and girls and help improve the policies and structures shaping the lives of First Nations people.
Dr Andrew Davidson awarded prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard funding
The Academy of Medical Sciences has awarded over £6.6m to 54 ‘exceptional’ biomedical and health researchers through its Springboard scheme, including Dr Andrew Davidson of the School of Cancer Sciences.
Svetlana Sterlin wins Australia’s richest poetry prize
Svetlana Sterlin, a Brisbane poet, has won the 2023 Helen Anne Bell Poetry Bequest Award for her book-length unpublished manuscript called If Movement were a Language.
Durham’s sector-leading policies praised in gender pay gap report
The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has released a report that explores the gender pay gap in higher education in which Durham’s progressive family-friendly policies are highlighted for being sector-leading.
Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients
Scientists have developed an ingestible capsule dotted with sensors that can detect pressure in a patient’s guts and detect points of failure.
University spinout Nami Surgical receives recognition from MSPs
MSP visits University of Glasgow spinout Nami Surgical company after its achievements are recognised by the Scottish Parliament.
South Yorkshire study could speed up access to bowel cancer tests
People in South Yorkshire with ‘red flag’ bowel cancer symptoms could bypass the GP and be fast-tracked to hospital for diagnostic tests as part of a new research study led by University of Sheffield researchers.
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