As a graduate doctor, Professor Dr Muhammad Aziz Rahman took a job with a company producing cancer drugs. But in disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh, many patients he met simply could not afford the medication.

To have real impact, he resolved to focus on the bigger picture of disease prevention: as a public health specialist.

Prof Rahman has no regrets. His varied research interests include smoking and vaping, chronic diseases including mental health, and the health and wellbeing of migrants.

It’s an iconic image: tractors working a vast expanse of farmland, dust flying. But, while crucial for farming, they contribute to a troubling carbon footprint. Australia’s agricultural sector is essential to the economy, exports and food security. It is also the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gasses. 

“Currently, all tractors run on diesel and that has to change,” says Dr Surbhi Sharma, Associate Professor of Hydrogen Technologies at Federation University’s Gippsland campus.

                                                                                                                   Edible QR Code for Consumable Bird’s Nests
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EBN-QR: Consumable Biological QR Code for Nutrition Scan of Bird's Nests using Cloud Technology. This innovation, developed by Thai researchers, received international recognition.

An inventive approach to environmental design is shaping a vibrant, interconnected community spearheaded by Asst. Prof. Dr. Khiensak Seangklieng of Thammasat Design School. Dr. Seangklieng, a faculty member in the Department of Architecture at Thammasat University, has pioneered the principle of Low-cost Design Solutions (LCDs). This principle aims to cultivate spaces that foster sustainable self-reliance within communities, transcending traditional architectural boundaries to encompass various disciplines.

Recognized for its commitment to sustainability and dedication to environmental responsibility, Thammasat Design School proudly received the prestigious "Green Office Award for Excellence" in 2023. This accolade underscores the school's proactive efforts in promoting sustainable practices and aligning with Net Zero-Carbon Neutral guidelines.

Modern society depends on effective and functioning public healthcare. This is why headlines about long A&E wait times, hospitals reaching capacity and the emergence of unknown viruses are so worrying.

Data analysis is now crucial to the effectiveness and survival of healthcare systems. If policymakers and healthcare managers understand what the data is telling them about the issues facing health services, they are better able to tackle them.

Environmentally sustainable material manufacturing propelled by AI can solve many challenges related to energy, healthcare, and industry.

The Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing (SUSMAT) research project at the University of Turku, Finland, aims to create conditions for a transition to green industrial materials manufacturing, accelerated by artificial intelligence.

Data-driven approaches and sustainable manufacturing can solve global challenges in energy production, health and well-being sector, and industry.