LONDON, Canada, March 8 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * 'Western let me do both:' Music student pursues science research Violinist and trombonist Kate Roberge balances love of music, passion for chemistry By Courtney Klein Third-year Western student Kate Roberge is balancing two rewarding passions: Music and science. From her childhood years growing up in a small town in Northern British Columbia to her journey at Western pursuing a bachelor of music, Roberge has exc more PR

ABERDEEN, Scotland, March 8 -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: * * * pound sterling1.3m self-screening trial aims to close inequity gap in Scotland's cervical cancer deaths A project to understand the barriers to screening for a preventable cancer and to encourage women in the most deprived parts of Scotland to take part in cervical screening by self-testing has been awarded pound sterling1.3million. University of Aberdeen researchers will lead the Cancer Research UK-fu more PR

AALTO, Finland, March 8 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Metaverse revolutionises architecture - turning physical spaces into digital experiences Aalto University and Henning Larsen, part of the Ramboll Group, are creating a new world where augmented reality brings new content and meanings to spaces. The metaverse offers entirely new ways to create spaces that seamlessly combine the physical and digital worlds. Augmented reality enables the transformation of spac more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 8 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Academic Provost appointed to lead University of Southampton Malaysia The University of Southampton is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ehsan Mesbahi as Academic Provost at its Malaysia campus. Prof Mesbahi is an accomplished academic leader with more than 30 years of experience in higher education across four continents. While serving as Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Gl more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, March 8 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Astronomy at FAU: Stellar evolution in the neighborhood Researchers at FAU have discovered two as yet unknown supernova remnants in our neighboring galaxy. The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way and is located around 160,000 light years away from our solar system. This relative proximity makes it an ideal laboratory for studying cosmic explosions and stellar evol more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 8 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol study awarded pound sterling5.2 million to continue groundbreaking health research across three generations The Children of the 90s health study at the University of Bristol, which researches the lives of thousands of families in the south west, has been awarded pound sterling5.2 million to continue its pioneering work to improve people's health. Thanks to the Medical Research Council (MRC more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 8 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar gods and bridal gifts: research from The University of Warwick shows how indigenous culture has shaped crop diversity A research collaboration between The University of Warwick, the Smithsonian Institution and Embrapa (Brazilian agricultural research), has shown that thousands of years of farming myths and cultural traditions have been key to the survival of the cassava crop (the sourc more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, March 8 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Celebrating the women at Salford shaping the world with their research As part of International Women's Day 2025, the University of Salford is celebrating the extraordinary women leading groundbreaking research that transforms everyday lives in Salford and beyond. From exploring innovative healthcare solutions and advancing sustainability to challenging societal preconceptions and advocating f more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's launch: how can AI contribute to the health of the nation The public launch of City St George's, University of London brought together experts across a range of disciplines to discuss AI and healthcare By Katie Hoggan (Communications Officer (Corporate)), Published Thursday, 6th March 2025 On Monday 3 March, City St George's, University of London officially launched to the pu more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * ESRC provides more than seed funding for Vegan meat study Dr Itziar Castello secures significant grant for study of vegan meat entrepreneurship By Chris Mahony (Senior Communications Officer) Dr Itziar Castello has secured pound sterling42,140 funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of a project exploring "cultural entrepreneurship in vegan meat markets more PR

OLD ELVET, England, March 8 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Archaeologists discover ancient irrigation network in Mesopotamia Researchers have uncovered a vast and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in the Eridu region of southern Mesopotamia, shedding new light on early farming practices. The research team, led by geoarchaeologist Jaafar Jotheri, discovered an extensive system of water management that predates the first millennium BC. It offers rare  more PR

OLD ELVET, England, March 8 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Body image perceptions take shape from early childhood These body ideals continue to be informed by visual exposure to different body weights into adulthood. The results have implications for our understanding of body size and the perceptions, and possible misperceptions, of weight in a health and wellbeing context. Led by Professor Lynda Boothroyd the first-of-its-kind study examined the flexibility of body w more PR

OLD ELVET, England, March 8 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Bonobos and chimps give insight into early human sexual behaviour Using sex to manage social tension dates back over six million years to humans' common ape ancestor, according to a new study. Comparing sister species Researchers from our Department of Psychology compared sexual behaviour within sanctuary-living bonobos and chimpanzees during times of social stress (such as after a fight or before competitive  more PR

OLD ELVET, England, March 8 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Climate change is hampering River Thames clean-up efforts Global warming is making it harder to clean up the iconic River Thames in the UK, according to a new study involving scientists from Durham University. Rising temperatures are increasing algal growth, which can be dangerous to fish and other aquatic life, despite a dramatic drop in phosphorus loads in the last 40 years. Phosphorus is normally needed for  more PR

OLD ELVET, England, March 8 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Researchers help protect migratory birds Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences department in collaboration with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), have conducted a study to understand the challenges faced by migratory birds across Europe and Africa. The study found that many species lack consistent protection during their long journeys, leading to population declines. Role of protected areas The re more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, March 8 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Margriet van der Heijden joins the KHMW, the eldest 'scholarly society' in the Netherlands Professor of Science Communication Margriet van der Heijden has recently been appointed a member of the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW). The KHMW is the eldest 'scholarly society' in the Netherlands and aims to promote the sciences in its broadest sense. "I hope to contribu more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 8 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Research on Stem Cells from Adipose Tissue for Wound Healing and Scar Formation Dr. Lisa Ramaut from the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Brussels University Hospital (UZ Brussel) conducted research on the use of stem cells derived from adipose tissue for wound healing and scar formation. Her study sheds new light on the potential of these cells to improve  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 8 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Discover Smart Way to Generate Energy with Tiny Beads An international team of researchers from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Riga Technical University, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, and the MESA+ Institute at the University of Twente has discovered a new method to generate electricity using small plastic beads. By placing the more PR

HONG KONG, March 8 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Business School Releases a Comprehensive Evaluation Report on the Image-Generation Capabilities of AI Models HKU Business School released a Comprehensive Evaluation Report on the Image Generation Capabilities of Artificial Intelligence Models, providing a systematic assessment of 15 text-to-image models and 7 multimodal large language models (LLMs). The results showed that ByteDance's Dreamina and D more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * How metamaterials bend reality: from earthquake shields to lab-grown black holes By Jacklin Kwan Sir John Pendry's lecture showed how engineered materials make sci-fi real, from invisibility cloaks to microscopes revealing the nanoscopic world. Sir John Pendry is a Professor of Theoretical Solid-State Physics at the Department of Physics. As part of Imperial College London's annual Frontiers in Natural Scie more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Mars joins Imperial Business Partners to explore innovation applications By Mike Jones Mars is a private and family-owned business, with more than 150,000 Associates across its Snacking, Petcare and Food & Nutrition segments. The company produces some of the world's best loved brands and has a 110-year heritage in science, technology and innovation. This makes Imperial a valued partner for future developmen more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, March 8 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * International Women's Day: Brock researchers aim to inspire the next generation By Cathy Majtenyi Shengrong Bu remembers spending many happy hours in her father's lab. It was there she discovered her love of engineering. "It's great to think deeply about problems nobody has thought about before, and I discovered that I am good at it," says the Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. Bu followed in more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston and Surbiton MP Sir Ed Davey urges government support for Kingston University's sector-leading Future Skills programme in parliament debate Kingston and Surbiton MP and leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey has urged the government to support Kingston University's sector-leading Future Skills programme during a Westminster Hall debate in a landmark moment for the campaign. The 30-minute d more PR

LANCASTER, England, March 8 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * University project to showcase at national AI event A Lancaster University project, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainable construction methods, has been selected as a showcase at a prestigious national AI event. Working with the 2025 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Stirling Award Winners and architects of Eden Project Morecambe, Grimshaw Architects, Professor of Computational Ar more PR

LANCASTER, England, March 8 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Next generation computers modelled on the human brain Lancaster University is leading a pound sterling2.1M project with Cambridge and Durham which aims to revolutionise the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and computing. The Memristive Organometallic Devices formed from Self-Assembled Multilayers (MemOD) programme brings together world leading experts in molecular scale electronics, chemical synthesis,  more PR

LEEDS, England, March 8 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Professor Mhairi Beaton to become next President of BERA Mhairi C. Beaton, Professor in the Carnegie School of Education, will become Vice-President of the British Educational Research Association (BERA) in 2026, before taking up the two-year Presidency from 2027. Mhairi is currently Chair of BERA's Conference & Events Committee. Her election to President was unopposed, with council members highlighting the more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, March 8 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Joanne van der Leun to chair new knowledge security and fossil industry committees Leiden University has set up two committees to consider issues that are the focus of much attention within our community and society at large. They are the Knowledge Security Committee and the Fossil Fuel Industry Collaboration Committee. Former dean Joanne van der Leun will chair both. There has been some commotion in recen more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Lack of evidence on safety and effectiveness of physician associates and anaesthetic associates, review finds Comprehensive analysis raises questions about the rapid expansion of associate roles in the NHS There is little evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthetic associates (AAs) in the UK, a new rapid systematic review has found. Th more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Report reveals maternity care inequities for disabled women in the UK Researchers say urgent action is needed with disabled women in UK facing inequalities including higher odds of stillbirth or infant mortality Disabled women in the UK, who make up 20% of women of reproductive age, face significant inequalities in maternal and neonatal outcomes according to a new report. The repo more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 8 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Design graduate secures Dragons' investment in life-saving kit Industrial Design and Technology graduate, Zak Marks, secured a pound sterling75,000 investment from Dragons' Den entrepreneurs, for a stake in his emergency anaphylaxis kit business. The Loughborough alumnus successfully pitched to the Dragons during an episode last Thursday (27 Feb), alongside his business partner, James Cohen, se more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, March 8 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Marissa Benson: Championing cybersecurity and mentorship at McMaster People of McMaster is a new series celebrating the incredible people who help make McMaster a great place to work, learn, teach and conduct research. This first installment is being launched in celebration of Employee Appreciation Day, with more stories to come over the coming months. When Marissa Benson talks about her work, her eyes light  more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, March 8 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster takes another step toward campus decarbonization with federal support McMaster University is cutting its carbon footprint with two decarbonization projects that are expected to reduce campus emissions by nearly 4 per cent. Supported by $1.4 million in government funding, the environmental benefits are equivalent to taking hundreds of cars off the road each year. Turning excess heat into clean energ more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, March 8 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * The life and legacy of trailblazer Lulu Gaiser By Jay Robb A quick chat with historian Kristina Llewellyn about Lulu Gaiser turns into an hour-long conversation and walk around campus. Llewellyn, who has a PhD in Educational Studies, is fascinated by Gaiser: In 1925, she was the first woman to join McMaster's faculty; she went on to lead two departments and was the driving force behind the university's first  more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, March 8 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Researchers debunk common beliefs about 'cycle syncing' and muscles By Michelle Donovan New research from McMaster kinesiologists is challenging the internet belief that timing resistance training to specific phases of the menstrual cycle boosts the body's ability to build muscle and strength. The researchers have shown that exercising at various points in the cycle had no impact --positive or negative -- on  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 8 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Human microbiome researcher honoured with prestigious award A leading young scientist is the first at Newcastle University to win an esteemed Blavatnik award. Professor Christopher Stewart has been named the Life Sciences Laureate at the 2025 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. The awards, announced by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences, celebrates B more PR

SINGAPORE, March 8 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS receives S$200,000 bursary gift from Food Empire to develop future F&B leaders The National University of Singapore (NUS) has received a generous gift of S$200,000 from global F&B leader Food Empire to nurture future innovators for the food and beverage sector through education. The gift will be used to establish the "Food Empire Food Science & Technology Bursary" to provide financial suppo more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * The quest for room-temperature superconductors In a new development that could help redefine the future of technology, a team of physicists has uncovered a fundamental insight into the upper limit of superconducting temperature. This discovery, accepted for publication in Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, suggests that room-temperature superconductivity - long considered the "holy grail" of cond more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, March 8 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * "The Maxima's of the seventeenth century" made the House of Nassau the most influential family in the Netherlands According to historian Lidewij Nissen, power in the seventeenth century Dutch Republic lay not only in the hands of the male stadholders, but also in those of their wives. "King Willem-Alexander's foremothers are responsible for the Nassau family becoming so influential." Nissen will defend h more PR

MUNICH, Germany, March 8 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * New method significantly reduces AI energy consumption The enormous computing resources needed to train neural networks for artificial intelligence (AI) result in massive power consumption. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method that is 100 times faster and therefore much more energy efficient. Instead of taking an iterative approach, the parameters are comp more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, March 8 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB to award Dr Ingrid E. Lundberg an honorary doctorate The UAB will award an honorary doctorate to Professor Ingrid E. Lundberg of the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet (Sweden), and Senior Consultant at Karolinska University Hospital in a ceremony which will take place on 24 March at 12 noon at the UAB Casa Convalescencia in Barcelona. The appointme more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Earth's natural climate changes may be predictable Analysis of Earth's past ice ages, tracked across one million years, has shed new light on the mystery of the planet's natural climate cycles, enabling improved projections of future climate, finds a new study co-authored by UCL researchers. Published in Science, the international team of scientists led by Cardiff University identified the specific con more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Ethnic minority immigrants consistently exposed to higher levels of air pollution Ethnic minority immigrants in England are exposed to significantly higher levels of air pollution than natives and immigrants from western countries, finds a new report led by UCL researchers. The report also found that all immigrants in England are exposed to substantially higher levels of pollution than in Germany. For more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Genomics to revolutionise treatment of childhood rare diseases A simple genomics blood test could improve treatment and care for childhood epilepsy, but more investment is needed to make access fair and securely join up the data, finds a new study involving researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH). The International Precision Child Health Partnership (IPCHiP), operating a more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Nearly 700 care homes join research network to fight infection outbreaks Nearly 700 care homes have joined a research project co-led by a UCL team that will monitor infections such as Covid-19, flu and norovirus to reduce the impact of outbreaks and improve quality of life for residents. The care homes will share anonymised patient data and a data platform co-designed by people who live and work in car more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Prehistoric bone tool 'factory' hints at early development of abstract reasoning in human ancestors The oldest collection of mass-produced prehistoric bone tools reveal that human ancestors were likely capable of more advanced abstract reasoning one million years earlier than thought, finds a new study involving researchers at UCL and CSIC- Spanish National Research Council. The paper, published in Nat more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, March 8 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Salts as Building Blocks for Organocatalysis A research team based in Bochum and Mulheim is using a new type of salt to specifically produce one of two possible mirror-image molecules. In scenarios where two mirror-image molecules are possible, special catalysts are required to produce only the desired one. A research team from the Ruhr Explores Solvation RESOLV Cluster of Excellence at Ruhr Univers more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 8 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Governance shortcomings put Global South patients at risk Researchers have discovered a significant gap exists between health policy making and implementation in Ghana, Pakistan, Rwanda, and South Africa. Remarkable opportunities in the governance of injury care across Ghana, Pakistan, Rwanda, and South Africa highlight an urgent need for investments and strategies to address the high burden of inju more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 8 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * How media, politicians, and civil society shapes public conversation on irregular migration New research by the University of Birmingham examines how irregular migration is framed across media, politics, and civil society in the United Kingdom. The Narrative Construction of Migrant Irregularity in the United Kingdom: Representation and Narratives in Media, Politics, and Civil Society provides a comp more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 8 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Understanding why PARP inhibitors may stop working for some cancer patients New findings could help identify patients likely to become resistant to anti-cancer drugs and aid exploring different ways to kill cancer resistant cells. A new study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, by Dr Martin Higgs and team from the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences at the University of Birmingham, de more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 8 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Wife Work: Invisible labour in academia and a call for accelerated action Professor Sarah Montano, Dr Inci Toral and Dr Sarah Percy address 'wife work' in academia in light of International Women's Day. As global gender parity progress remains slow, this International Women's Day we call on Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to 'accelerate action' and move to rectify the long-standing issues of ge more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 8 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Amphibians bounce-back from Earth's greatest mass extinction Ancient frog relatives survived the aftermath of the largest mass extinction of species by feeding on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators, University of Bristol academics have found. In the study, published today in the journal Royal Society Open Science, their findings suggest the amphibians' success lay in their generalis more PR

CHICHESTER, England, March 8 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: * * * Bridging course played 'crucial role' as Hiba survives war in Sudan and helps others seeking sanctuary Hiba Giha fled war in Sudan leaving everything behind - arriving in the UK with nothing. She came to Chichester, and through the support of Sanctuary in Chichester, started the bridging course From Adversity to University with three other women seeking asylum or refugee status. The women took the c more PR

NORWICH, England, March 8 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Diabetes drug could help cancer patients make better recovery A common type of diabetes medication could help cancer patients make a better long-term recovery, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Many cancer patients go on to develop heart failure - because of the cancer itself and also due to chemotherapy. This can lead to a reduced quality of life, multiple admissions to h more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, March 8 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Limiting screen time protects children's mental health A recent Finnish study suggests that limiting screen time and promoting physical activity from childhood may help safeguard mental health in adolescence. The findings are particularly significant given that mental health problems affect up to 30% of young people and pose a growing societal challenge. The study, conducted by the Faculty of Sport more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, March 8 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Networking is crucial for building career paths in brain health and neurosciences Entrepreneurial skill-building, career transitions from academia to industry, and the future of research and innovation in neuroscience were key topics at Neurocenter Finland's Annual Event held in Kuopio on November 7, 2024. The theme of the event was How to match skills with various career paths in brain health and  more PR

EXETER, England, March 8 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Climate change threatens future of banana export industry Climate change is rapidly reducing the ability of banana producers to supply one of our favourite fruits. New research from the University of Exeter, published in Nature Food, has found it will be economically unsustainable by 2080 for many areas across Latin America and the Caribbean to continue growing bananas for export, because of rising tempera more PR

EXETER, England, March 8 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Lebanon multidimensional crisis diminishing trust in public education and worsening inequality, study shows Diminished trust in public education in crisis-hit Lebanon is worsening inequality in the country and forcing parents to make difficult decisions, a new study warns. The country's dual education system, reinforced by religious and political policies, continues to favour the upper classes, exacerbati more PR

EXETER, England, March 8 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life Experiencing more menopausal symptoms is linked to poorer brain function and warnings signs associated with dementia in later life, according to a new study involving the University of Exeter. The research, part of the CAN-PROTECT study and published in PLOS ONE, found the more symptoms women reported experiencing during menopause the mo more PR

EXETER, England, March 8 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Partnership urges residents to report environmental offences and protect nature Residents are being asked to help protect the environment by reporting any suspicious activity that could be harming nature and wildlife. The Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership (CIoSLNP) wants to make it easier for people to report environmental offences from illegal tree felling to wildlife disturbance t more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 8 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Entrepreneur in Residence appointed at Advanced Research Centre Russell Dalgleish, chair of the Scottish Business Network and a global entrepreneur, has been appointed as Entrepreneur in Residence at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC) - a world-class hub for interdisciplinary research and innovation. A prominent business figure has been appointed by the University of Glasgow to help bridge the gap betwee more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 8 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Improving financial security for UK screen industry freelancers New research reveals that innovative tax and benefits policies could dramatically improve financial security for freelancers in the UK screen industries, potentially reversing a worrying exodus of talent from the sector. The comprehensive study, Make Freelancing Pay, shows that UK governments could use targeted tax and benefits reforms to de more PR

LONDON, England, March 8 -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: * * * University of Greenwich research shows that fish and chips are a distinct possibility on Mars Research to see if food systems are possible on the red planet provided promising results. The ground-breaking University of Greenwich research pilot study, 'Feeding Mars', led by Professor Benz Kotzen, looked at the possibility of growing self-sustaining food on Mars. With the increasing possibility of human l more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, March 8 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Learning the Groningen language through a romantic comedy Groningen language MOOC (massive online open course) has been launched Rene Paas, the King's Commissioner for Groningen, launched the Groningen Language MOOC at the House of Connections in Groningen. In this free four-week course, participants can learn the Groningen language in an appealing and innovative way. Recent research has show more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 8 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Genetic causes of rare condition linked to hearing loss and infertility found Latest research led from Manchester could revolutionise the diagnosis of Perrault syndrome, a rare genetic condition that results in hearing loss. In women it also leads to early menopause or infertility. Perrault syndrome can be accompanied by learning difficulties, developmental delay and nerve damage. Researcher more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 8 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy Scientists have developed a hydrogen sensor that could accelerate the transition to clean hydrogen energy. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, hydrogen is considered a key player to the transition to cleaner energy. However, the clear, odourless and highly flammable gas is hard to detect using h more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 8 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals uncertain future for amazing heat-resistant fish Despite acclimatising to one of the hottest marine habitats on earth, reef fishes still face an uncertain future, an international team of scientists has found. The team led by New York University Abu Dhabi and University of Manchester researchers show that fishes living in the Arabian Gulf reefs have - remarkably - adapted to e more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 8 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * University of Melbourne leads engagement with the Pacific through education and research The University of Melbourne has reinforced its ongoing commitment to the Pacific region after a three-nation visit which strengthened collaborative research, teaching and professional development opportunities. The visit to Samoa, Fiji and the Solomon Islands, led by Professor Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice-Chancel more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, March 8 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release: * * * She's better at making her bed Young female chimpanzees make their nests earlier and more often than young male chimps, demonstrating their independence right from the start, a new UdeM study finds. When do you make your bed? In the morning when you get up? Well, if you were a chimpanzee - our closest genetic relative, with about 99 per cent of our DNA - you'd more likely make it at dusk, just be more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, March 8 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Central Coast Campus reaches new heights as University of Newcastle celebrates topping out milestone The University of Newcastle's new Central Coast Campus in Gosford has achieved a major milestone with the completion of the building's structure. The 'topping out' marks a crucial step in the project, bringing it closer to its anticipated completion later this year. The milestone was celebrated with  more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, March 8 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Innovation hotspot: Google partnership to study geothermal energy potential Google Australia has partnered with the University of Newcastle to better understand Australia's untapped renewable resource buried deep below the ground - geothermal energy from the Earth's heat. As part of their Digital Future Initiative, Google Australia sought expertise from the University's Newcastle Institute for Energ more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 8 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Largest ever UK surgical trial to make future operations safer The University of Nottingham is collaborating with the University of Birmingham on a pound sterling10m funded trial which will recruit 26,000 patients across country to reduce post-surgery infections. The largest surgical trial ever funded in the UK is set to open, which will see 26,000 patients recruited to test interventions th more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, March 8 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Study highlights how population density and location shape litter levels facing UK communities A network of citizen scientists were asked to carry out monthly litter picks at set locations over the space of five months Almost 60% more litter can be found in the UK's coastal communities than in inland locations, according to new research. A study, published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, is t more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 8 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth and Hampshire Constabulary celebrate long-standing partnership The University of Portsmouth and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary renew decade-long partnership to further support serving police officers, police staff and new recruits The re-signing of a commitment to the innovative Forensic Innovation Centre (FIC), a collaboration between the University of Portsmouth an more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 8 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Next-generation researchers unite to tackle the global plastics crisis Plastic pollution solutions will be the focus of a two-day conference being held at the Revolution Plastics Institute (RPI), University of Portsmouth, next week (10-11 March). The Revolution Plastics PhD conference will bring together over 40 PhD students from around the world. These emerging researchers are working on innovativ more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 8 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Surging interest in women's football calls for greater investment and coverage A new whitepaper, Rise of Women's Football - A Movement, Not a Moment, highlights the accelerating growth of women's football and the pressing need for increased investment and media coverage. New research finds that over half (54 per cent) of the global population aged 16-64 is interested in women's football, yet 76 per  more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 8 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Construction starts on new pound sterling180m University building Construction work has begun on a new pound sterling180m education building at the University of Southampton. Shovels hit the ground today [Wednesday 5 March] at a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of building works at the University's Highfield Campus. Located at the corner of Burgess Road and Broadlands Road, the new five- more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 8 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Putting vegetarian options higher up on hotel menus could reduce carbon emissions Changing our dining habits in hotels could significantly reduce carbon emissions by simply arranging restaurant menus differently, which can lead to a dramatic increase in vegetarian orders, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. By redesigning hotel menus to prioritise vegetarian and plant-based op more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 8 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * New fossil discovery of an early human ancestor reveals that it walked upright, just like humans Remarkable new fossils from Swartkrans Cave reveal that a prehistoric relative of humans was also extremely small and vulnerable to predators. Paranthropus robustus was a species of prehistoric human that lived in South Africa about two million years ago, alongside Homo ergaster, a direct a more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 8 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Trying to be happy can make us unhappier, study finds By Alexa Battler Chasing happiness can drain our self-control and willpower, resulting in reduced happiness and well-being, according to a study co-authored by the University of Toronto's Sam Maglio. For the research, Maglio, a professor in U of T Scarborough's department of management and the Rotman School of Management and Aekyoung Kim of South Kore more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 8 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * The power of confinement: How tiny nanotubes can squeeze new materials into being An international research project, led by The University of Warwick and University of Lille, has used nanotube compression to transform the underlying chemistry and physics of a compound, creating a promising new one-dimensional material. In this study published in JACSLink opens in a new window, a large cluster-bas more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, March 8 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Better screening needed for social isolation, loneliness in people living with chronic disease New research from UOW explores the impact of 'modern-day health crisis' on heart failure patients A new study reveals social isolation and loneliness can adversely affect mental and physical health, with researchers from the University of Wollongong (UOW) calling on Australians to look out for th more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, March 8 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * University all set to host Kabaddi World Cup fixtures With the start of Kabaddi World Cup less than two weeks away, the University of Wolverhampton is all set to host fixtures as part of the tournament. The West Midlands will be hosting the sport's leading global tournament, between 17 March - 23 March, with fixtures to take place at the University's Walsall Campus on 21 March. The  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 8 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Utrecht University Library digitizes earliest printed books Utrecht University Library owns as many as about 900 books printed between 1450 and 1500, the first decades of printing in Europe. These so-called incunabula (books printed before 1501) will all be digitised in the coming years. Their catalogue descriptions will also be improved and enriched, with a special focus on the material features of each  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 8 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Lessons learnt from rats playing tag Playing with other children is an important learning format for functioning in a complex social environment. Through play, children train their resilience and how to deal with emotions. This does not just apply to children, as many animals play when they are young. Marijke Achterberg is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and is researching soc more PR

LONDON, Canada, March 8 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western awarded $5M to study safe storage of advanced nuclear fuel Three-year investment supports research into safety, ongoing priority for industry, government and communities By Jeff Renaud Long established as a leader in corrosion science, Western has received nearly $5 million in federal funding to enhance the safety and reliability of Canada's growing nuclear energy sector. Announced on March 5, the three- more PR