Geoffrey Hinton wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Geoffrey Hinton, a University Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto, has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics.
New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management
A groundbreaking database developed by the Global Dam Watch (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs.
Positive parenting reduces anxiety and helps prevent bullying at school
Nearly 400 primary schools across Australia participated in the Thriving Kids and Parents Schools Project, a collaborative study involving researchers from the University of Adelaide, University of Queensland and Monash University.
UNSW medicine graduate awarded NSW Rhodes Scholarship
Dr Ragavi Jeyakumar is passionate about health equity and will work towards making Australia’s health system fairer and more accessible.
University of Alberta program offers differently abled students a chance to enjoy the full...
Shortly after graduating from high school in 2009, Katie Clegg joined the provincial Transitional Vocational Program, designed to help young people with mild developmental disabilities acquire skills for employment.
Inaugural NUS CHS Career & Internship Fair 2024 draws over 60 leading employers offering...
More than 2,000 undergraduates and recent alumni from the NUS College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) visited the inaugural NUS CHS Career and Internship Fair held at the NUS University Town’s Stephen Riady Centre to connect with companies...
New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries
Researchers at McGill University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.
The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps
Ever found yourself unable to resist checking out a social media notification? Or sending a random picture just to keep a Snapchat “streak” going?
Electro-acupuncture could help with obesity management, finds scientists
Scientists led by NTU Singapore and Hong Kong University (HKU) have found evidence that electro-acupuncture – a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment – could be used to manage obesity.
QUT design leaders and innovators win Good Design Awards
Two QUT initiatives, one bridging the divide between academia and industry and another placing QUT at the global forefront of design education, have been recognised in the 2024 Australian Good Design Awards.