Research center explores Olympics’ societal impacts
U trustees endorse plan for interdisciplinary hub to study mega-events’ economic, environmental and social dimensions on host communities.
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As polar ice changes, so do the rules governing it
U-led research reveals growing presence of granular sea ice alters how water, heat and nutrients move through ice covering Antarctic oceans.
Read MoreU announces new Institute for Critical and Strategic Minerals
Categories: Faculty/Staff, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research, Research Impact, Science & Technology
New institute seeks to expand sustainable, domestic critical minerals supply chain through education, workforce development and cutting-edge research.
Read MoreU’s Proxima Careers startup gains $450K in state funding
Categories: Faculty/Staff, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, President, Students
The Utah Board of Higher Education is investing in a University of Utah startup boosting access to education and health care workforce development.
Read MoreHow far can automation and AI support psychotherapy?
Categories: Artificial Intelligence, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research
Interdisciplinary team of U researchers builds a framework for assessing varying levels of automation in a mental health field reliant on human interaction.
Read MorePresident Taylor Randall Statement: Executive Order—’Urgent National Action to Save College Sports’
Categories: Athletics, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, Policies & Regulations, President, Students, University Statements
Statement from President Taylor Randall in response to Executive Order—“Urgent National Action to Save College Sports.”
Read MoreWhat’s driving Salt Lake City’s downward emissions trends?
Emissions of NOx and carbon monoxide have dropped on the city’s streets since 2005, according to new atmospheric sciences research that could help Utah address its air quality problems.
Read MoreBabies in lower-income families face higher risks at birth
Categories: Faculty/Staff, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research, Research Impact, Science & Technology
New study show worse birth outcomes for low-income families in the U.S., with low birthweight rising in the past decade
Read MoreReal spring has arrived at the Red Butte Garden
Categories: Campus Life, Community, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories
Come to the Red Butte Garden to see the symphony of spring!
Read MoreUSHE institutions join partnership with Interfaith America
Categories: Belonging, Impact Initiatives, Law & Politics, News Releases, President, Student Belonging, Student Belonging
Through the Utah Cooperation Cohort, participating institutions will make presidential-level commitments to support initiatives that foster collaboration across differences.
Read MoreTapping AI for precision-guided cancer therapies
Categories: Artificial Intelligence, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research
New “lab-on-a-chip” platform may enable same-day treatment decision for pediatric cancer patients.
Read MoreGulf desalination plants in Iran’s crosshairs?
A Q&A with Middle East historian Chris Low, an expert in the vital role water infrastructure plays in the region’s social and economic life.
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