Australian pharmaceutical company Phebra and the University of Wollongong (UOW) have entered a new six-year partnership focused on innovative arsenic compounds in cancer treatment. This renewed collaboration aims to advance research and development on patented arsenic compounds for treating acute myeloid leukemia and pancreatic cancer. UOW’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President for Research and Sustainable Futures Professor David Currow says this development should come as a benefit to both institutions. “The ability to develop and manufacture new medicines in Australia helps directly to address pressing clinical needs while building our knowledge economy,” said Professor Currow. Phebra’s CEO, Andre Volk, expressed enthusiasm…
Author: Emanie Darwiche
Aboriginal Literacy Day is an important date founded by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) that is celebrated by both Indigenous people and their allies. It is a powerful reminder of the significance of encouraging reading among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The ILF is committed to promoting the narratives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and storytellers. As part of this support, communities are assisted in producing publications that are specifically suited to their requirements, whether they are intended for domestic or worldwide readers. Early Start at the University of Wollongong is crucial in fostering children’s growth…
Concerns have been raised about how primary school students, ages 5 to 12, will adjust to a financial landscape dominated by digital transactions as Australia continues its push towards becoming a cashless society. Bankstown South Public School’s Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association President, Jasmin Tisane, voiced her concerns about the implications of this transition on young students. In recent years, Australia has witnessed a significant shift away from traditional cash transactions in favour of digital payment methods. While this transition offers convenience and efficiency for many, it has raised questions about how it will affect children who rely on cash…