BIRMINGHAM, England, March 5 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University researchers develop amplifier that could increase data-carrying capacity of fibre optic networks * Growth of capacity-hungry services is putting existing networks under strain * They have developed a dual-stage, Bismuth-Doped Fibre Amplifier (BDFA) which has broad bandwidth, high gain and low noise * Team have explored how to further increase the capacity of optical networks. Researchers from more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 5 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Green investment strategies can unlock competitive edge Prioritizing climate resilience, green technologies, and strategic diversification can provide companies with a powerful competitive advantage, according to an ACU study into investment behaviour in disaster-prone regions. Research from Australian Catholic University and United Arab Emirates University found that publicly listed firms in  more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Bayes research grant will boost sustainable shipping drive Bayes secures research funding to lead a project aimed at understanding the risks and uncertainties surrounding marine environmental regulations and their policy implications for the shipping sector. By Chris Mahony The UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub has awarded pound sterling50,000 funding to the Bayes Business S more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 5 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Botswana's Khama III Memorial Museum and U of T Libraries launch digitization project The innovative partnership ensures that valuable materials documenting Botswana's journey to independence can be accessed by global scholars while remaining in the museum's care By Alison Lang In the Southern African country of Botswana, in the town of Serowe, a small museum with a bright red roof holds the stories of a more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, March 5 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Brock delegation celebrates long-standing ties to Trinidad and Tobago A Brock delegation strengthened the University's global connections during a recent visit to Trinidad and Tobago. President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg was joined on the trip by Meaghan Rusnell, Interim Vice-President, External; Colin Ryrie, Manager, International Recruitment and Internal Operations; and Cecilia Garcia Vega, Project O more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, March 5 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Wildlife research takes flight in St. Catharines neighbourhood By Sarah Burger How do animals adapt to survive in cities? Brock University researchers are hoping a little birdie will tell them. A research project led by Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Kiyoko Gotanda and Biological Sciences PhD student Michelle Ross is examining the effects of urbanization on black-capped chickadees to gain broad more PR

DARWIN, Australia, March 5 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * On Country graduation ceremony honours local Savannah Fire expert and Elder Dean Munuggullumurr Yibarbuk, a traditional owner of Djinkarr, has dedicated his life to the conservation and management of west Arnhem Land, Northern Australia and beyond. In a special ceremony on country in Maningrida west Arnhem land Charles Darwin University (CDU) recognised his dedication and contributions to land management more PR

DARWIN, Australia, March 5 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * Research project leads to sacred sites registrations A collaboration between Traditional Owners and a Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD student has resulted in 11 sacred sites across Arnhem Land being registered by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA). The sacred sites are located on the Country of Mawng and Kunbarlang Traditional Owners between Arla (Relief Point) and Karrabu (Goomadeer P more PR

BATHURST, Australia, March 5 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Charles Sturt University and Elders forge strategic partnership to propel agricultural innovation A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday 4 March 2025 at Elders Head Office in Adelaide. * Charles Sturt University has partnered with Elders, Australia's leading agribusiness, to collaborate on initiatives that advance agricultural innovation, sustainability and education * A Memorand more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Supporting healthy, sustainable diets THRIVING Food Futures project aims to help the country meet its legal Net Zero targets through enabling sustainable diets By George Wigmore (Senior Communications Officer) A new research hub that aims to design and evaluate new food policies to support healthy, sustainable diets across the UK has been established. The THRIVING Food Futures project is bei more PR

LEICESTER, England, March 5 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Shocking true picture of child homelessness in Scotland revealed in new research Ground-breaking research co-led by experts from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has exposed the harms caused to children who are forced to live in temporary accommodation in Scotland. The project, carried out jointly between DMU and University College London (UCL) for housing charity Shelter Scotland, set out to underst more PR

MACAU, China, March 5 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * Delegation from University of Bath visits UM A delegation led by Phil Taylor, vice-chancellor and president of the University of Bath, visited the University of Macau (UM) today (3 March) and was warmly received by Yonghua Song, rector of UM. The two parties engaged in in-depth discussions on deepening cooperation between the two universities and promoting talent development. Song gave the delegation an more PR

LEICESTER, England, March 5 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU donates computer equipment to Cuban university A delegation from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) visited a Cuban university to support reconstruction efforts following the destruction of much of their campus in a recent hurricane. Led by Dr Rosi Smith, Senior Lecturer in Education, DMU donated twelve surplus laptops that would otherwise have been disposed to the Municipal University Center of Sa more PR

OLD ELVET, England, March 5 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Welcome to our new Chief Operating Officer We are pleased to announce Stewart Ross as our new Chief Operating Officer. Introducing Stewart Stewart joins us from the University of Leeds and brings over 30 years of senior management experience in the higher education sector. In his current role of Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Operations, Change & Innovation) he is accountable for the delivery of an operating  more PR

FALMOUTH, England, March 5 -- Falmouth University issued the following news: * * * How conservation photography inspires change As the world continues to face numerous environmental challenges, conservation photography remains at the forefront of advocacy - a crucial tool for raising awareness and inspiring action. This article explores the significance of conservation photography, its role in scientific research, ethical considerations, and how Falmouth University's Marine & Natural History  more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Gravity from entropy: A radical new approach to unifying quantum mechanics and general relativity In a new study published in Physical Review D, Professor Ginestra Bianconi, Professor of Applied Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London, proposes a groundbreaking new framework that could revolutionise our understanding of gravity and its relationship with quantum mechanics. The study, titled Gra more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * The growing scourge of food insecurity as families grapple with cost-of-living crisis New research from a comprehensive household survey reveals lack of access to healthy food options, demand for more locally grown food A wide-ranging survey of households throughout the Illawarra and Shoalhaven has revealed that more than a third have experienced food insecurity over the past year. It is  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 5 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * La Trobe receives second SAGE Cygnet Award La Trobe University has been recognised for its work to encourage gender equity and improve the support it provides to parents and carers. Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) awarded La Trobe a Cygnet Award this month in recognition of the University's measurable progress in equity, diversity and inclusion. SAGE awards use the internationally recogni more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 5 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Iconic lyrebird reveals hidden farming talent A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent. New research has revealed the superb lyrebird to be a resourceful farmer, creating micro-habitats to host and fatten its prey before returning later to feast. Scientists from La Trobe University observed the ground-dwelling birds working to more PR

LANCASTER, England, March 5 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Employee wellbeing should form key part of firms' strategies for responsible cybersecurity due to high levels of burnout and stress New research led by Lancaster University into 'responsible' cybersecurity suggests the wellbeing of those in cybersecurity roles should be a key consideration for firms' security strategies due to the level of burn out amongst those in high-pressure roles. The new study, publish more PR

LANCASTER, England, March 5 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lecture set to reveal the true story about the 'Real Peaky Blinders' An opportunity to step into the ultra-sinister world of the 'Real Peaky Blinders' is presented later this month at a public lecture organised by Lancaster University. The popular stylish and dark BBC TV series, which highlights the exploits of the charismatic Thomas Shelby and his violent Birmingham criminal gang in the aftermath of the Fir more PR

LEEDS, England, March 5 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Leeds Beckett graduate wins Study UK alumni award A Leeds Beckett graduate has won the prestigious British Council award, with four other international alumni among the finalists. Gayatri Madkekar, who graduated from Leeds Beckett in 2013 with an MSc in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, was given the Culture and Creativity Award for India at the National Awards Ceremony held in Delhi on Saturday 1 March 202 more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Global health experts urge action to enhance emergency and surgical care Integrated emergency, critical, and surgical care must be strengthened and scaled up globally, warn authors of a new paper published in the March issue of the Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Their research found that emergency medical conditions, such as heart attac more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 5 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Inside the Sustainable Textile Futures exhibition at London's Embassy of Japan In the heart of London's Piccadilly, the Embassy of Japan is hosting Sustainable Textile Futures: Contemporary Design Responses to Traditional Japanese Craft, an exhibition that reimagines age-old textile techniques through a modern sustainability lens. Co-directed and curated by Loughborough University's Dr Kerri A more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 5 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * New study challenges circular fashion's economic and environmental claims A new study reveals that circular fashion (CF) - the practice of recycling, reselling, and renting clothing to reduce waste - might not be the green solution it claims to be. While the concept sounds promising, a new study, published in the journal Frontiers in Sustainability, uncovers major flaws in how circular fashion  more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE academic awarded major grant for metascience research Professor Riccardo Crescenzi from LSE's Department of Geography and Environment has been awarded a major government grant to explore how Big Science has the potential to drive social and economic transformation. Professor Crescenzi's project Big Science Beyond Science: The Innovation Impact o more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE academic awarded Wellcome Trust Career Development Award Dr Lesong Conteh from LSE Health has been awarded the Wellcome Trust Career Development Award. She is the first academic at LSE to receive this highly prestigious funding. Dr Conteh has received the award for her project, 'A new era in the African market for diagnostics: capturing health a more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 5 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * The National Museum of the Royal Navy and the University of Portsmouth form new partnership A new collaboration has been established between the National Museum of the Royal Navy and the University of Portsmouth's Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Long-standing links between the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) and the Unive more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 5 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Prestigious Hunterian Professorship awarded to surgeon scientist Tom Andrew's pioneering work on surgical care using AI has been recognised with the Hunterian Professorship for 2025 by the Royal College of Surgeons. Named after the pioneering surgeon and scientist John Hunter and dating back over two centuries, the Hunterian Professorship is among the most prestigious awards in the field of surgery more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, March 5 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Nordic Ambassadors visit UPEI on February 25 Nordic Heads of Missions representing Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland visited UPEI on Tuesday, February 25. The Nordic Heads of Missions were H.E. Hlynur Guojonsson, Ambassador of Iceland; H.E. Signe Burgstaller, Ambassador of Sweden; H.E. Nikolaj Harris, Ambassador of Denmark; H.E. Hanna-Leena Korteniemi,  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 5 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham University Business School champions inclusive entrepreneurship at House of Commons Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) took centre stage at the House of Commons last week, hosting a landmark event on inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation. Sponsored by Labour Women in Tech founder Samantha Niblett MP and led by Dr Lorna Treanor of NUBS, and co-author of the Charter fo more PR

GEELONG, Australia, March 5 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Over $8M in NHMRC Investigator Grants for Deakin researchers Four Deakin University researchers working across nutritional psychiatry and the health sector have received over $8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants. Deakin's successful grants have been awarded to three researchers from the Food & Mood Centre and one from the Institute for Health Transformat more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Participants with PTSD and complex PTSD needed for UQ study University of Queensland researchers are seeking participants diagnosed with PTSD and complex PTSD for a clinical study aimed at improving understanding of its impacts on the brain and overall well-being. Study Lead Dr Lena Oestreich from Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and the School of Psychology said there was  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 5 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth scientist celebrated as part of charity's Smashing Stereotypes campaign Disabled scientists are leading the way in The British Science Association's annual British Science Week celebrations The British Science Association's (BSA) popular Smashing Stereotypes campaign is returning for this year's British Science Week - highlighting diverse people and careers in science, technology, enginee more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * From height to health: largest global genetic study reveals hidden risks and benefits linked to stature New genetic links have been discovered between genetically-predicted height and an individual's likelihood of developing a range of diseases and conditions. These new data could help improve early diagnosis and risk monitoring for patients. The research, published in NPJ Genomic Medicine, used data more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * London's ULEZ is changing the school run A new study highlights the benefits of ULEZ with many families noticing cleaner air and safer roads. However, it also reveals challenges, particularly for those living in outer boroughs who are more reliant on the car and may struggle to adapt. In April 2019, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introduced in central London with the aim of improving London's more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 5 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Region's Universities' collective response to the invasion of Ukraine Representatives of three North East Universities (Newcastle, Durham and Northumbria) and their Ukrainian academic partners convened - both in person and online - to mark three years. Looking back to move forward As one of the inaugural activities organized under the newly formed Universities for North East England collaboration, more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 5 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Shared interests: QUT and Governor-General discuss innovation in research and diversity in STEM QUT was honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, to our Gardens Point campus on Monday 24 February. Distinguished Professor Christopher Barner Kowollik, Associate Professor Paige Hilditch-Maguire and Dr Katrina Wruck  more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, March 5 -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * Spitefulness linked to belief in conspiracy theories Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? New research has highlighted an important factor, spite. Conspiracy theories - alternative explanations for major events that reject well-evidenced explanations in favour of implausible, illogical, or fantastical secret plots - have surged in popularity, particularly in times of crisis. New research b more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, March 5 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news on March 3, 2025: * * * Successful entrepreneur: "We wouldn't be here if it weren't for DTU" DTU spinout Norlase has just received a loan of up to Euros20 million from the European Investment Bank. The company, that makes lasers to treat eye disease, is evidence that DTU's innovation ecosystem makes a difference. About ten years ago, promising laser technology and three patents from DTU led to  more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news on March 3, 2025: * * * Together we're more: City St George's launches new brand reflecting its ambitious vision City St George's, University of London has publicly launched following the merger of two universities to create a higher education powerhouse in London City St George's, University of London has today launched its new brand, following its successful merger in August 2024. The merger of Ci more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, March 5 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Two faculty members appointed to StFX Board of Governors St. Francis Xavier University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brad Long and Dr. Wendy Mackey to the StFX Board of Governors. Dr. Long and Dr. Mackey are each appointed for a three-year term position that will begin on July 1, 2025. Bios for the two faculty appointees follow below. Dr. Brad Long Dr. Brad Long is an Associ more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 5 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T environmental scientists highlight role of paint in microplastic pollution A new study shows paint has been severely understudied when it comes to research on microplastics By Cynthia Macdonald Plastic waste is recognized as a major cause of environmental harm, with products like water bottles, plastic bags and clothing fibres acknowledged as major contributors to plastic pollution - but research more PR

MACAU, China, March 5 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * UM delegation visits several UK universities to promote cooperation To deepen cooperation and exchanges with higher education institutions in English-speaking countries, Rui Martins, vice rector of the University of Macau (UM), led a delegation to visit several top universities in the Midlands and North West England from 26 to 28 February 2025. The aim of the visit is to promote cooperation in areas such more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, March 5 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * UniSA Sports Science Hub welcomes first student cohort to new, world-class facility It's the multi-million-dollar sports complex, 15 years in the planning and two years to build, but today the UniSA Sport Science Hub opens its doors to its first cohort of university students ready to engage in its world-class teaching and research facilities at South Australia's new sports precinct. Cre more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Moments of scientific discovery captured in stunning images Images captured by UCL researchers have been showcased in the fourth annual National Institute for Health and Care Research Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) 'A Moment of Discovery' image competition. Staff from Great Ormond Street Hospital and its affiliated institutes, including UCL Great Ormond Street  more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * New womb cancer test available to women in the UK A new diagnostic test for womb cancer, developed by researchers at UCL and the University of Innsbruck, has been registered with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), allowing it to be placed on the market. The WID(R)-easy test detects the same number of women with womb cancer as ultrasound*. It also reduces the number of false more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Toilet training research bids to reduce nappy waste The Big Toilet Project, which will be run by a team of researchers from UCL, is inviting parents and care givers to help them explore why the average toilet training age of children has risen and how to reduce the environmental burden of disposable nappy waste. Globally, more than 300,000 disposable nappies are sent to landfill, incinerated or are dro more PR

LONDON, England, March 5 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Two new dinosaur species discovered in Romania A team including UCL researchers has identified two new dinosaur species found in present-day Romania that lived shortly before dinosaurs went extinct. The end of the Cretaceous Period, 66 million years ago, marked the dramatic extinction of the dinosaurs following an asteroid impact. Until now, our understanding of this mass extinction has been largely sh more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 5 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Advanced genetic blueprint could unlock precision medicine Advances in genetic representation could make a major contribution towards advancing precision medicine. Creation of a comprehensive genetic representation for more than 2.5 billion people across the Middle East and South Asia could make a major contribution towards advancing precision medicine, a publication in Nature Medicine reveals. Tra more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 5 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Global study on male infertility to advance development of new non-hormonal female contraceptives Reproductive science team from across Europe has received $5million in funding from the Gates Foundation The global effort to identify the causes of male infertility will improve reproductive medicine and support research into novel non-hormonal contraceptives. A team of basic and clinical scientists f more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 5 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Research hub helps UK citizens INHABIT healthier homes INHABIT project will develop ways to realise the health co-benefits of house retrofitting - improving indoor air quality and reducing mould and damp. Experts at the Universities of Birmingham and Edinburgh are leading a major research project aiming to accelerate the creation of healthy, net zero homes across the UK where everyone enjoys clean a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 5 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * The women who most inspire our researchers To mark International Women's Day 2025, some of the University's inspirational female researchers reflect on the women they most admire. International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Through family, as well as through history and throug more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 5 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * Immersive 3D experience brings the history of wildlife filmmaking to life Visitors to the University of Bristol's virtual museum The Uncertain Space can now explore how the BBC has created some of TV's greatest wildlife and natural history documentaries. Using images and clips from the Wildfilm Archive, which is held by the University's Special Collections Library, the new immers more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 5 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Largest ever DNA resource for over 37,000 UK children and parents to unlock insights into child health and development For the first time, a new resource containing DNA sequencing data for over 37,000 children and parents collected over multiple decades from across the UK is now available to researchers worldwide. The resource, which includes data from three UK long-term birth cohorts including the more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 5 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * New Research: Strong Link Between Western Diet During Pregnancy and ADHD New research from Denmark reveals that a mother's diet during pregnancy--characterised by a Western dietary pattern high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients--may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism in children. Researchers see potential for targeted dietary interventions during pr more PR

NORWICH, England, March 5 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news on March 3, 2025: * * * The long-term damage caused by psychosomatic misdiagnosis Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long-term damage to physical and mental wellbeing, according to new research from the University of Cambridge and UEA. A new study published today reveals that a 'chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication' is often experienced between clinicians and patients. This more PR

EXETER, England, March 5 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * 1,400 species found in guts of Asian hornets A study of Asian hornets has found about 1,400 different species in their guts. University of Exeter researchers tested Asian hornet samples from France, Spain, Jersey and the UK throughout the hornet's active season. Eaten prey included a wide range of bees, wasps, flies, beetles, butterflies, moths and spiders. Although the European honey bee was the most com more PR

EXETER, England, March 5 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Major new project aims to improve climate models with historical data How can climate history help us create a more accurate picture of the future climate? A major European consortium, consisting of 24 partners, will spend the next four years working intensively to answer this question. Starting this month, the researchers aim to enhance existing climate models by incorporating paleo data: information from more PR

HATFIELD, England, March 5 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * Two glasses of cherry juice a day may reduce gut inflammation in bowel disease patients Drinking two small glasses of cherry juice a day may reduce gut inflammation and boost quality of life in bowel disease patients, a new study shows. The largest human trial of its kind, jointly led by the universities of Hertfordshire and Central Lancashire, found consuming 130ml of diluted Montmorency tart cher more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, March 5 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * AI successfully reduces workload in lung cancer screening A study by researchers from the University of Liverpool and the Research Institute for Diagnostic Accuracy, Netherlands, has demonstrated that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve the efficiency of lung cancer screening. Published in the European Journal of Cancer, the study reveals that AI can accurately rule out nega more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, March 5 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * New initiatives to advance move towards greener healthcare The University of Liverpool is playing a key role in two major projects aiming to decarbonise healthcare in the UK and beyond. The Greener Trials project, led by the University's Professor Paula Williamson, will adopt an open science approach to reducing the carbon footprint of clinical trials. The work will be undertaken in collaborat more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 5 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Body image perceptions take shape from early childhood, psychologists reveal Our perceptions of body image are shaped by what we see from as early as seven years old, according to new research by Durham University, The University of Manchester and Northumbria University. These body ideals continue to be influenced by visual exposure to different body weights into adulthood, the research als more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Mabo Centre advances new era of Native Title and First Nations leadership Traditional Owner groups and First Nations organisations will be supported to enable better economic outcomes for communities through land and sea rights in a newly formed First Nations-led partnership. The establishment of the Mabo Centre was announced today by the University of Melbourne and the National Native Title Council more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Melting Antarctic ice sheets will slow Earth's strongest ocean current Melting ice sheets are slowing the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the world's strongest ocean current, researchers have found. This melting has implications for global climate indicators, including sea level rise, ocean warming and viability of marine ecosystems. The researchers, from the University of Melbourne and NORCE  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 5 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * COVID-19 not likely linked to early stage of type 1 diabetes in children, study finds More research is needed to understand the rise in type 1 diabetes diagnoses since the beginning of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic saw an increase in new cases of type 1 diabetes (T1D) around the world, but researchers have been unable to determine whether the virus which causes COVID-19 was connected to dev more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 5 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Satellites used to help predict susceptibility of landslides across Scotland New research from the University of Nottingham and Peatland Action has highlighted how satellites can be used to predict an area's landslide susceptibility. The research team used interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) - a monitoring technique which uses radar imagery to measure ground movement - to impro more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, March 5 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Nursing and midwifery excellence recognised in national awards The University of Plymouth has been shortlisted in seven categories of the Student Nursing Times Awards - with one student nominated in three. The University of Plymouth has been shortlisted in seven categories of a national awards initiative that recognises excellence in nursing and midwifery education. The 2025 Student Nursing Times Award more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 5 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * New software will help combat deep fake image threats to personal security Research supported by a University of Portsmouth Cyber Security expert has led to the development of 'DeepGuard' - a software tool that can identify AI generated images Realistic images created by artificial intelligence (AI), including those generated from a text description and those used in video, pose a genuine threat to  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 5 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Study warns extreme flood predictions can sink coastal property prices A new study reveals that more extreme flood predictions significantly impact real estate demand in the UK, particularly along the coast. The paper, published in Risk Analysis, calls for better ways to inform flood risk, as most people tend to respond to extreme flood predictions. This has a negative effect on property prices. R more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 5 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Water, the key ingredient for life, found to have formed shortly after the Big Bang New research suggests the essential ingredient for life could have emerged billions of years earlier than previously believed Scientists from the University of Portsmouth have discovered that water was already present in the Universe 100-200 million years after the Big Bang. The discovery means habitable planets co more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Parental risks, aggressive behaviour, and alcohol use: a deep dive into child abuse Child maltreatment has been the focus of two separate studies led by UQ researchers, who examined the main parental risk factors that lead to child abuse, as well as the behavioural impacts later in life. Dr Claudia Bull, from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences analysed data from more than 6,000 more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, March 5 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * New AI model detects toxic online comments with 87% accuracy Computer scientists have developed a powerful machine learning model that can detect toxic social media comments with remarkable accuracy, paving the way for safer digital interactions. A team of researchers from Australia and Bangladesh has built a model that is 87% accurate in classifying toxic and non-toxic text without rel more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 5 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news on March 3, 2025: * * * University to map and protect vital seagrass meadows University of Southampton researchers are setting out to map, research and help protect seagrass in the Western Indian Ocean as part of an ambitious international project launched today. Seagrass meadows play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by drawing down and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They also for more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 5 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * People in deprived areas of Hampshire less likely to survive heart attacks, says study People living in Hampshire's most deprived areas may be less likely to survive a cardiac arrest, according to new research. A study led by the University of Southampton analysed ambulance data from more than 4,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) in the region. The results, published in Resuscitation Plus more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 5 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Researchers to investigate hidden costs of sand mining A new project led by the University of Southampton will explore how sandmining along the Mekong River is dramatically reshaping not only the river itself, but also the lives of those who live along its banks. Researchers hope to shed light on this vast yet murky industry which is redrawing national boundaries around the world. The contemporar more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 5 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * University of Surrey and Endless Web3 Protocol to Advance Web3 and AI Innovation Using artificial intelligence to strengthen security, boost efficiency and drive accessibility within Web3 applications is the goal of a new partnership between the University of Surrey and Endless Web3 Genesis Cloud. The research will be philanthropically funded by Endless Web3 Genesis Cloud will allow the Surrey Aca more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 5 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Electric vehicles: The key to a sustainable future or a failed promise? Despite soaring production rates, the uptake of electric vehicles remains dismally low, raising urgent questions about what truly drives consumer behaviour and how to ignite change. According to a new study from the University of Surrey, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution risks being overshadowed by consumer hesitance and mis more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Disrupting disadvantage in Australian schools There is an urgent need to ensure strong socioeconomic diversity in Australian schools, according to new research by Dr Michele Bruniges. Dr Michele Bruniges will highlight the urgency of ensuring strong socioeconomic diversity in schools in a speech at the SMH Schools Summit today. Dr Bruniges, an Industry Professor at the University of Technology more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 5 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * The University of Warwick, Arden Cross Ltd, and Muse to accelerate Arden Cross HeathTech campus Ambitious plans to deliver a world-class HealthTech Campus and focal point for the region's thriving HealthTech sector are forging ahead as The University of Warwick, Arden Cross Ltd and Muse, the nationwide placemaker, have reached agreement to enter Head of Terms. Part of the wider Arden Cross regene more PR

PERTH, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: * * * New species of 'dunny frogs' found in Queensland and Western Australia Ever flushed a toilet in the outback and seen a frog swirling around the bowl? These so-called 'dunny frogs', often found hiding in toilets, showers and water tanks, have long been considered a single species but new research has revealed they are actually three distinct species. Dr Renee Catullo from The University of Wester more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, March 5 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Agricultural partnership to advance economic growth, clean energy transitions, and food security The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the University of Windsor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to address the unique challenges facing the greenhouse vegetable sector -- energy resilience, sustainability, and economic growth. This partnership will accelerate the development of m more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 5 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * UNSW academics and alumni earn Fulbright honours Four members of the UNSW community have been selected as 2025 Fulbright Scholars to strengthen academic and research ties between the United States and Australia. The 2025 Fulbright Scholars from UNSW Sydney are preparing to embark on a year-long exchange at leading institutions across the United States. The four scholars - Dr Brooke Pereira, Dr  more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 5 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Up half the night? Or out like a light? Warwick research finds health consequences for both A study led by University of Warwick Professor Jianfeng Feng has found that regularly sleeping too little is associated with depression and brain loss in emotion areas, while sleeping too long is associated with cognitive decline and degenerative diseases. Sleeping the right amount is crucial for long term more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * UQ biotech innovation partnership forges a second startup A new startup aimed at discovering and developing anti-inflammatory disease medicines has been formed by The University of Queensland's commercialisation arm UniQuest and global biotech company Molecule to Medicine (MTM). Curlew Bio will leverage expertise from the Queensland Emory and Drug Discovery Initiative (QEDDI) and research developed  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * UQ health and medical researchers share $46m of funding 24 UQ researchers have been awarded more than $46 million in research funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants and Partnership Projects schemes. Projects range from developing malaria therapeutics, better understanding chronic pain, identifying cancers prone to mastitis, to developing a Strep  more PR

LONDON, Canada, March 5 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * New Schulich master's program puts spotlight on drug safety Drug safety and pharmacovigilance graduate program unique in North America By Emily Leighton As a child, Dr. Manpreet Oberoi watched her mother struggle with mental illness and the powerful psychiatric drugs prescribed to treat it. "We would tell her doctors she wasn't feeling good from the medications, but it was dismissed or shrugged off," she said. " more PR