BRISBANE, Australia, May 29 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU deepens partnerships in Vietnam Australian Catholic University is working with Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training on new partnerships that will help high-achieving Vietnamese students further their studies at ACU. This follows the signing of several agreements with universities, healthcare providers and charitable organisations in Vietnam, which have expanded academic exchange and more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 29 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Drugs and dieting: How shifting views are tilting the scales in the weight-loss world By Cathy Majtenyi While it was once considered taboo to publicly acknowledge the use of medication to shed stubborn pounds, times are changing and diet culture is evolving, say Brock University experts. They agree some drugs, such as Ozempic, may be effective interventions for obesity and metabolic disorders. Where the co more PR

PERTH, Australia, May 29 (TNSjou) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Cosmic mystery deepens as astronomers find object flashing in both radio waves and X-rays Astronomers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), in collaboration with international teams, have made a startling discovery about a new type of cosmic phenomenon. The object, known as ASKAP J1832-0911, emits pulses of radio waves and X-rays for two minutes every 44 minutes. Thi more PR

PERTH, Australia, May 29 (TNSjou) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Research maps the way to reducing tuberculosis cases worldwide New research from Curtin University and The Kids Research Institute Australia mapping tuberculosis (TB) cases in Africa could help dramatically improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the disease around the world. One of the deadliest infectious diseases, TB affected an estimated 10.8 million people in 2023 alone, claiming 1.25  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 29 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Lack of gender lens in tobacco control research could stymie efforts to help smokers quit, York U researchers say By Emina Gamulin Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, York University researchers with Global Strategy Lab (GSL) have published a paper that finds a lack of gender analysis in tobacco control research. The researchers say this means that we could be missing out on important strategie more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, May 29 -- Mohawk College issued the following news: * * * IDEAWORKS Celebrates Faculty Applied Research Accomplishments through the IDEAWORKS Catalyst Fund Mohawk College emerging researchers have made significant strides towards supporting Canadian innovation thanks to funding from the 2024-2025 IDEAWORKS Catalyst Fund (ICF), which has supported 7 researchers across 9 impactful projects. From pioneering wellness programs to improving waste management and advancing medicall more PR

PERTH, Australia, May 29 (TNSjou) -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * Peer support groups make a difference in nurse wellbeing Regular peer group support sessions can improve the wellbeing of mental health nurses, according to new collaborative research out of Western Australia. The study, led by Dr Alannah Cooper, senior lecturer in Murdoch University's School of Nursing, along with Murdoch University Emeritus Dr Rich Read, colleagues from Royal Perth Bently Group, The Un more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, May 29 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Investing in Australia's research sector a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attract global talent The Trump administration's attacks on research funding could see some of the world's top academic talent head to our shores, but only if Australia boosts its investment in research, says UNSW Sydney Professor Richard Holden. Australia's capacity to independently fund and conduct research - our sovereign r more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, May 29 (TNSrep) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Paracetamol to poisoning: When medicines harm instead of heal Every day, nearly 100 children present to Australian emergency departments with suspected medicine poisoning. It's a startling statistic, but a reality that could be avoided, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Now, the latest Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Medicine Safety repo more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, May 29 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Dramatic arts student and brain tumour survivor drives research support Fifteen years ago, everything changed for Mckenna Lumley. At just four years old, Lumley was diagnosed with a juvenile benign pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA), a rare childhood brain tumour. Her family started to notice something was off when she was in the bath and unable to move her head back. This limited mobility progressed into her scre more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 29 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * UQ and ANZ partner to advance key QLD initiatives The University of Queensland has partnered with the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) to drive research and training in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, energy, and agricultural technology. This is one of two ANZ-led collaborations aimed at strengthening Queensland's economy including a second partnership with  more PR