Matariki Network

New international exchanges in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPL) program at Queen’s offer students the unique opportunity to gain new perspectives in design and planning.

More than 60 astrophysicists from around the world gathered in Hanover, N.H., for five days of discussion and presentation of new results in a conference billed as “Black Hole Feedback 2012”.

Research leaders from seven international universities have mapped a path for the future. They plan to harness their collective expertise to tackle global issues such as peace, cyber-security, energy and resources.

As an undergraduate, Ryan Hickox studied particle physics and played rugby – two exploits that set him on the path that led to Dartmouth via Durham and to his discoveries about starburst galaxies.

It has now been decided who will be the new Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Uppsala University. On January 1, Eva Åkesson will become Vice Chancellor and Anders Malmberg Deputy Vice Chancellor.

Mental health was a major topic of discussion at a recent student experience forum of the Matariki Network of Universities (MNU).

An internationally-recognised academic and university leader has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia from 2012.

Thousands of tertiary students and university staff across the world will benefit from a meeting of minds at UWA last month.

Seven leading research universities from around the world have met at The University of Western Australia to collaborate on research and teaching that will benefit the community.

Leading Psychology researcher Professor Harlene Hayne, ONZM, has been chosen as the University of Otago’s next Vice-Chancellor.