KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Feb. 28 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Anders Bjarklev extended as President of DTU DTU's Board of Governors has extended current President dr.techn. Anders Bjarklev for a three-year period. Anders Bjarklev has been responsible for the day-to-day management of DTU as President since 2011, and his appointment is now extended until autumn 2028. The extension is based on the results he has achieved, says Margrethe Vestager, Cha more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 28 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University microbiologist calls for public vigilance and urgent action on the danger of raw sewage in UK seas * Dr Jonathan Cox writes in Microbiology about the pathogens in raw sewage and the "significant" danger to public health when it ends up in the sea * He contracted a lung infection in 2024, likely from exposure to raw sewage in the sea where he had been swimming * He urges people to check for sew more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 28 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * From magnets to machines: how a simple physics model helped shape the future of AI - free public lecture * Professor Damien Foster will give his inaugural lecture at Aston University on Wednesday 12 March * He will explain the influence the Ising model, a simple physics theory, has on modern artificial intelligence * The professor will explain how it has played a crucial role in associative memory and deep lea more PR

LONDON, Canada, Feb. 28 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Black studies major launches at Western with more than 50 courses on offer New course focused on 'Black Geographies' part of student learning By Crystal Mackay W.G. Pearson believes everyone should be able to see themselves represented in areas of study at university. That was part of the impetus for the creation of Western's new Black studies major through the department of gender, sexuality and women's studies more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Black scholars share insights on decolonizing research By Cathy Majtenyi Valuing experiential knowledge, integrating local languages into the research process and reimagining identities. These are some of the approaches four Brock University researchers shared at the recent "Black and African Scholars: The Importance of Decolonizing Research" online panel discussion. Co-organized by Human Rights and Equi more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Research explores how prenatal nutrition, metabolic health impact children's brains By Cathy Majtenyi For decades, maternal obesity has been linked to an increased risk for a wide variety of psychiatric disorders in children. But this research has relied on measures like body mass index, which may not accurately reflect an individual's prenatal nutritional and metabolic health, says John Krzeczkowski, Ass more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 28 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Chocolate at the checkout: Weak enforcement of obesity regulations is undermining public health Professor Christina Vogel (The Centre for Food Policy, City St George's) and Dr Preeti Dhuria (University of Southampton) discuss how weak enforcement lets retailers bypass UK obesity regulations It's far too easy to choose unhealthy options in retail stores in the UK. This isn't just a personal cha more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Feb. 28 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Lisa Watson appointed as the next Dean of Business at St. Francis Xavier University's Gerald Schwartz School of Business Antigonish, NS - St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lisa Watson as the new Dean of Business of its Gerald Schwartz School of Business. A distinguished academic leader, researcher, and administrator, Dr. Watson brings extensiv more PR

OLD ELVET, England, Feb. 28 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Helping stroke survivors with visual perception problems The free screening tool could make it easier for health professionals to identify difficulties in patients after a stroke with a quick and simple-to-administer assessment. Undiagnosed visual problems Up to 76 per cent of stroke survivors may have visual perception problems but the majority of these currently go undiagnosed due to the lack of easy, relia more PR

OLD ELVET, England, Feb. 28 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * A spotlight on our innovative Transformative Humanities programme Transformative Humanities links together all research and related activities, engaging with all our learning and research communities, from undergraduates to professional services, and postgraduates to academic members of staff. It also provides a thinking space for sustainable research from ancient medieval worlds through to contemporary question more PR

OLD ELVET, England, Feb. 28 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Tiny changes in gene expression can lead to big differences in eye size Gene expression is the process by which the information encoded in a gene is turned into a functional output, for example the production of a protein. Researchers including Professor Alistair McGregor, in our Department of Biosciences, looked at two closely related species of fruit fly - Drosophila mauritiana and Drosophila simulans. Timin more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 28 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Unmasking inequalities in AI: new research reveals how artificial intelligence might reinforce inequality Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often seen as a powerful tool designed to improve our lives, from smartphones to hiring algorithms. But a new study, Unmasking Inequalities in the Code, by Professor Tuba Bircan reveals a deeper issue: AI is not neutral, it mirrors and amplifies existing s more PR

NEWPORT, England, Feb. 28 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * University joins global livestock partnership Harper Adams University is one of three international organisations announced as the latest members of a UN Food and Agriculture Association livestock partnership. The FAO's Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (Leap) Partnership works to develop methodologies and guidance for measuring the environmental footprint of livestock supply chains. Throu more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Feb. 28 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * Health of Fraser River Delta requires monitoring, management, SFU researchers warn By Jeff Hodson The Fraser River is unique among the world's great rivers - a huge, relatively natural, undammed, mountain river running through a dense urban area. But a lack of monitoring and poor management could threaten much of what makes the Fraser special, particularly its natural biodiversity and ability to  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 28 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * In preparing children for a racially unequal society, families of colour can benefit from more support, study finds Researcher says parents should double down on key messages, which focus on feeling pride, valuing diversity and recognizing and responding to discrimination A McGill-led team of researchers has gained insight into how parents of colour in the United States approach discussions with their chi more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Kindness can relieve pressure felt by perfectionistic teens: Brock research By Cathy Majtenyi Teens who try to project a flawless image of themselves tend to get bullied more often and are less likely to receive kindness from their peers, says new Brock University research. But showing these teens affection and support may mitigate or even reduce the perfectionistic tendencies causing them much stress, say more PR

LANCASTER, England, Feb. 28 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster University and Deakin University launch first UK-Australia joint international campus in Indonesia The Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI) campus was officially launched at an opening ceremony in Bandung, West Java, on 26 February 2025. The landmark event celebrated the first UK-Australia joint international campus - a collaboration that opens new possibilities for transnational  more PR

LEEDS, England, Feb. 28 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Instagram can boost wellbeing of queer youth, says new study Dr Edward Noon, Senior Lecturer in Children, Young People, and Families at Leeds Trinity University has published a new study highlighting the benefits of Instagram communities for queer youth. The study was published in the Journal of Adolescence and is based on research conducted by Dr Edward Noon alongside academics from universities in the Uni more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 28 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Expert Comment - Why you could catch norovirus more than once this season LSHTM expert explains why cases in the UK are rising and how to protect yourself from multiple infections People in the UK who have already had norovirus this season could still be at risk due to a shift in circulating strains, according to new data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Norovirus is a  more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Feb. 28 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough renewable expert critical of BP decision to focus on oil and gas production A Loughborough University academic has criticised BP's decision to increase investment into oil and gas whilst cutting funding for renewable energy. The energy company announced its strategy change this week with investors unhappy with profits and share price. In a passionate response to the news, Dr Richa more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Feb. 28 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Fuel poverty expert explains why support is desperately needed to deal with rising energy bills Yet another increase to the energy price cap was announced yesterday, adding further pressure to household incomes, amidst an array of rising bills and costs. Dr Elaine Robinson a Research Associate at Loughborough University, who specialises in quantitative analysis to identify patterns and trends r more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Feb. 28 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Labelling food with the physical activity required to burn off calories reduces sugary food purchases in secondary school pupils, study finds A trial at English secondary schools of alternative food labelling - which displayed the number of minutes of physical activity needed to burn off calories - reduced the purchase of sugary foods by a small amount, new research has found. The study was led more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 28 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Mayor launches London Growth Plan at Imperial By Joanna Wilson, Nazza Ahmed Developed by the Mayor of London, London Councils and London & Partners - in collaboration with businesses, trade unions and London's communities - the London Growth Plan sets out a blueprint to kickstart the capital's productivity. The Plan was launched at an event on Imperial's South Kensington Campus, with speeches from Imperial' more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * "Sometimes we speak up and sometimes we stay silent. That decision is ours alone to make." By Jay Robb, Faculty of Science There are days when Darci Debassige decides to be a McMaster student who just happens to be Indigenous. And there times when Debassige chooses to be an Indigenous student from M'Chigeeng First Nation who goes to Mac - the 3rd annual Indigenous Research Day was one of those times. Preview more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Feb. 28 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * University announces new Pro Vice-Chancellor HaSS Newcastle University has announced the appointment of a new Pro Vice-Chancellor of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS), Professor Jo Fox. Professor Fox joins Newcastle University from the University of London, where she is Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Public Engagement and Dean, School of Advanced Study. She will take up her new role from 1 J more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Feb. 28 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Medical breakthrough unlocks rare disease discovery A landmark study has found 69 previously unidentified genetic determinants of rare disease, including uncommon forms of epilepsy and schizophrenia. The breakthrough research, involving Newcastle University and published today in Nature, uses a new analytical approach for identifying the genetic basis of rare diseases, which could diagnose more cas more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Navigating the digital frontier: Can AI-programmed empathy ever truly match real human empathy? Ontario Tech Digital Life Institute researcher seeking to make the future of AI more ethical and empathetic In today's fast-paced technological world, innovations constantly emerge and evolve, often leaving previous versions quickly obsolete. With advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) and auto more PR

HONG KONG, Feb. 28 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU responds to the 2025-26 Budget measures The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) welcomes the new measures announced by the Financial Secretary in the government's 2025-26 Budget that show the government's commitment to seizing opportunities brought about by technological innovation. The University understands the need for the government to adjust the funding for the UGC-funded univer more PR

HONG KONG, Feb. 28 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU scholars propose policy recommendations to advance shipping ecosystem in Hong Kong with support from Strategic Public Policy Research Funding Scheme The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to promoting research excellence to address societal challenges and opportunities by providing strategic insights. In response to intensifying competition in the global shipping market more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * RESEARCH RETROSPECTIVE: Digging into Brock's deep agricultural roots By Cathy Majtenyi When the late Mikio Chiba arrived on campus in 1973, he planted the seeds for Brock University's future as an agricultural research hub. Chiba took up the role of Honorary Research Professor with the Department of Chemistry alongside his position at the then-Agriculture Canada Vineland Research Station. Four of Chiba's more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * A social worker experienced in conflict resolution, Faye Mishna to become U of T's next ombudsperson By Mariam Matti Faye Mishna, an expert on bullying, cyberbullying and the use of new technologies in the field of social work, will become the University of Toronto's next ombudsperson. A professor in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, Mishna was appointed to the role for a three-year term begin more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Feb. 28 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Giant ice bulldozers: how ancient glaciers helped life evolve Two StFX researchers, Dr. Donnelly Archibald and Dr. Brendan Murphy, are part of a new study published in the journal Geology that has revealed how massive ancient glaciers acted like giant bulldozers, reshaping Earth's surface and paving the way for complex life to flourish. The full study, titled 'The Neoproterozoic Glacial Broom,' more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Feb. 28 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * New Director of Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs Ulrik Bak Nielsen will take up the position of Director of the Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs on May 1 2025. For the past four years, he has served as President of Teknika (formerly Maskinmesterskolen, Copenhagen), where he has headed the strategic development of the school's educational activities, courses, more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Three McMaster professors awarded fellowships to grow their startups By Daniella Fiorentino, Office of the VP Research McMaster faculty members Eric Brown, Catherine Demers and Jose Moran-Mirabal earned this year's Professor Entrepreneur Fellowships, awarded in celebration and support of McMaster's innovative startup leaders. Established by the McMaster Entrepreneurship Academy, the fellowship releases full-t more PR

LONDON, Canada, Feb. 28 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western math professor Jan Minac to receive 2025 Jeffery-Williams Prize The prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to mathematical research By Keri Ferguson For Western professor Jan Minac, "there is no greater joy than understanding something that looked mysterious before." And Minac's been experiencing - and spreading - joy throughout his career, as a globally renowned expert of Galois theory,  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * York experts available for Ontario election commentary By Nichole Jankowski Ontarians are heading to the polls today after a quick but heated campaign triggered by Premier Doug Ford's call for a snap election. With tensions rising over U.S. tariffs, Ford is seeking a strong mandate to take on President Donald Trump. While trade and the economy have been front and center, the newly led NDP and Liberals have  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 28 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Breakthrough study discovers genetic mutation could be basis for novel treatment of rheumatoid arthritis By Emina Gamulin York U researcher says mice with a specific variation on a protein called TRAF1 have dramatically less inflammation and swelling than normal mice and were protected from sepsis TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2025 - Research led by York University's Faculty of Health reveals how a specific mutation i more PR