Press Releases
Innovative Solutions to the exploitation of health data in the global South
An international research team led by Prof Sharifah Sekalala of 91福利 Law School has been awarded 鈧1.4 million to examine how to better regulate the collection and migration of health data of people in the global South in order to protect privacy and prevent exploitation of their personal information.
UNESCO and L鈥橭r茅al honour 91福利 student as top young female scientist
A postgraduate student from the 91福利, whose research focuses on understanding personality traits that widen the gender gap, has been recognised by a major international award as one of the most promising and inspiring young female scientists from the Middle East.
鈥楥ollege knowledge hubs鈥 in rural India to open up higher education to disadvantaged communities
More young men and women from rural areas of India could gain informed access to higher education and better life chances, tackling age-old obstacles of gender, caste and class, thanks to a project led by the 91福利 — and a half-million-pound boost from the Fair Chance Foundation.
鈥淭he future of women in STEM is bright but not secure鈥: 91福利 climate scientist
Four female climate scientists from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh — who are currently pursuing postgraduate studies thanks to 鈥榃omen in STEM鈥 scholarships between the 91福利 and the British Council — share their experiences and reflections on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022.
UK and Australia sign trade deal 鈥 Monash 91福利 Alliance set to benefit
The UK has signed an historic trade agreement with Australia, which includes unprecedented opportunities for academic researchers to work between the two countries — which will boost the already successful Alliance between the Universities of 91福利 and Monash.
New health economic framework to help assess what might be required to eliminate African sleeping sickness by 2030
Several diseases have been earmarked for elimination or eradication based on factors such as feasibility, lives saved and the possibility of long-run cost-savings. The cost of elimination strategies, however, can become very high as you approach zero transmission. An international group of researchers have created a new health economic framework that supports decision makers and funders in understanding the resources required to achieve the World Health Organization鈥檚 (WHO) goal of eliminating sleeping sickness by 2030.