Building a proper foundation for innovation and industry will deliver for us and for our children as we sail into the Asian Century, writes Merlin Crossley.
UNSW is expanding data available to prospective students by publishing details of its first semester offers. With information on the range of ATARs of school leavers offered places in each degree, students can better understand the cohorts they seek to join.
My hope is that new technology – and more feedback – will ensure that lectures at universities will be good ones, and teaching will get even better, writes Merlin Crossley.
An international research team has discovered an important new genetic target for the development of possible treatments for the common inherited blood diseases sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia.
One simple story about butterflies illustrates the complexity of ecosystems and the importance of research in preserving biodiversity, writes Merlin Crossley.
Gene editing is a game changing technology, and the fact a summit of experts is already discussing its ethical and governance issues is a strong sign it will be used responsibly, writes Merlin Crossley.