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University of Helsinki: Aarno Palotie Honored as Docent of the Year in 2024
Aarno Palotie has undertaken a lengthy and highly successful career in genetic research. His decades-long career encompasses genetic discoveries pertaining to rare and common diseases, the development of diagnostic techniques, the…
University of Helsinki Researchers Secure €2.5m ERC Advanced Grants
Kari Rummukainen from the Faculty of Science and Jason M. Silverman from the Faculty of Theology have received Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC). The grant sums are approximately €2.5 million each.
Professor Kari…
Antidiabetic Drug Found to Enhance Immune Defenses Against Breast Cancer
Metformin is a widely prescribed drug for managing type 2 diabetes. In recent years, indications of its potential anticancer properties have emerged in research. In a newly published study conducted at the University of Helsinki, it was…
RMIT STEM Students Spark Excitement at 2024 Formula 1 Grand Prix
Lines were out the door at the RMIT marquees set up in the Education Precinct at Albert Park late last month.
Activations such as MOTUM’s Race Simulator drew a crowd of eager Grand Prix attendees as they watched their friends place…
RMIT Celebrates Five Years of Collaboration: Reflecting on the EdiCitNet Project
RMIT has helped develop a global network of cities focused on promoting edible green infrastructure and sustainable urban food production, distribution and use.
The Edible Cities Network was established with financial…
RMIT: Melbourne’s Public Transport Services Idle Amidst Surging Apartment Numbers
New research shows the number of apartments in Melbourne has almost doubled in the past two decades, while public transport services have barely increased at all.
The nineteen-year longitudinal study, from RMIT’s Centre…
RMIT’s Key Design and Creative Subjects Ranked #1 in Australia, Top 20 Worldwide
RMIT has secured its position as the nation’s leading institution for design and creative fields, with Architecture / Built Environment and Art & Design both ranked #1 in Australia and in the top 20 globally in the latest QS…
Griffith University: International Collaboration Formed to Combat Chronic Lung Infections
Scientists have discovered a target for the development of a drug to combat a bacterium that can cause chronic lung infection in hospitalised patients, immunocompromised individuals and people with cystic fibrosis.
The…
Griffith University: $438,000 Grant Targets Progression of ME/CFS
A Griffith University research team has successfully applied for a $438,000 ME Research UK grant to track the progression of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
The study will use an ultra-high field 7…
University of Western Australia: Funding Accelerates Growth of Space Plants
The University of Western Australia’s Plants for Space team has been boosted by funding to support space exploration through autonomous agriculture.
UWA is one of three Australian universities to receive part of almost $3 million (£1.5M)…