BIRMINGHAM, England, March 20 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University hosts SPARK Europe showcase for preclinical healthcare innovations * The global SPARK programme is a preclinical accelerator network which aims to bridge the gap between medical research discoveries and real-world use * At the SPARK Europe showcase, 77 project teams presented to investors, collaborators and consultants * The innovations covered a broad range of health conditions and diseases  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 20 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University launches Power Skills critical to the future of work * Aston University launches four Power Skills critical to the future of work * The Power Skills complement the University's employability-focused degree programmes with projects designed to solve real-world challenges * AI & Digital, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Inclusive Leadership will be taught on all  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 20 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University's Professor Ian Maidment receives prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research award * Professor Ian Maidment has received a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator Award * The award recognises his outstanding leadership contributions to the work of the NIHR and his excellent track record of securing NIHR funding * Professor Maidment is the fi more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, March 21 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Australia's environment shows signs of improvement, but our ecosystems remain under threat Australia's environment improved slightly in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of above-average conditions, but major challenges remain following a year of record-breaking heat, mass coral bleaching and declining biodiversity, according to the latest Australia's Environment Report, led by more PR

GEELONG, Australia, March 21 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Australia's gun problem: Deakin expert calls for stricter gun control More guns are circulating in Australia than before the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre, prompting a leading Deakin University criminologist to call for better tracking and tracing of legal and illicit firearms. Professor David Bright of Deakin's School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Global more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, March 21 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Lost in translation: One in three Australians with inflammatory bowel disease experience disconnect with doctor One in three Australians with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) left their medical consultations with misunderstandings about what was discussed, posing risks to their safety and the management of their condition, according to a new study from The Australian National Universit more PR

JOONDALUP, Australia, March 21 -- Edith Cowan University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating ECU's women leading research This International Women's Day ECU is celebrating our researchers who boldly march in Edith Dircksey Cowan's pioneering footsteps, contributing with their own vision of equity for all and their commitment to a more united local and global community. International Women's Day is held annually in March and this year ECU is embracing the United Nations theme March F more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 20 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Challenges and games are best for primate wellbeing, finds University of Warwick study A meta-analysis, led by The University of Warwick, has found that primates under human care prefer cognitively challenging enrichment activities, such as training and games, over socialising with other primates or more 'passive' enrichment methods. All animals need certain provisions to survive and thrive in c more PR

BATHURST, Australia, March 21 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * LGBTQ+ people call for more support and services in rural and regional Australia Results of the Regional Rainbow Survey reveal are a good start in making meaningful changes in the lives of rural and regional LGBTQ+ people, according to researchers. * Charles Sturt academics complete the Regional Rainbow Survey with hundreds of participants from across the country * Results indicate that members of more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity is a must to build resilient British economy, says Rt Hon Stephen McPartland Research centre hosts former MP and newly appointed Senior Research Fellow to deliver lecture on criminal justice, economic growth and cybersecurity. By Eve Lacroix "I want the UK to be the toughest place in the world to commit cybercrime, and the safest place in the world to do business," said Rt Hon  more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * New research reveals how asset owners can leverage ESG shareholder engagement across the world Study explores how investors can overcome global structural differences to successfully exert influence on investee companies' sustainability. By Hamish Armstrong A new report has uncovered how investors can most effectively foster shareholder engagement on environmental, societal and go more PR

LEICESTER, England, March 20 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Professor wins funding to commercialise AI research A ground-breaking AI-powered system that could revolutionise the billion-pound banana industry has been given a pound sterling100,000 boost. OPTIcut, created by Professor David Elizondo, aims to reduce waste in the industry by improving cutting methods and helping local growers maximise profits. Today (March 17) Responsible AI UK - backed by Innovate UK more PR

OLD ELVET, England, March 20 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Durham astrophysicists' key contributions to cosmic discoveries Scientists from our Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy and our Institute for Computational Cosmology are playing a crucial role as part of a major international space mission to map the Universe. We are a key partner of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid space telescope, which is on a six-year mission to create the largest cosmic 3D map of  more PR

OLD ELVET, England, March 21 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Scientists help create biggest 3D map of the universe and it's changing what we know about Dark Energy Our scientists have played a leading role in creating the largest-ever 3D map of the universe, using data from 15 million galaxies and quasars. The map was produced by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), an international project involving over 900 researchers from 70 institutions worldwide. Th more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 20 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Experts from University of Bristol chosen for Senior Investigator roles by National Institute of Health and Care Research Three University of Bristol academics have been awarded Senior Investigator status by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to try and improve health and wealth in the UK through research. Pro more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Funding for LSE's Centre for Economic Performance to boost economic growth The UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has awarded the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) at LSE pound sterling9.2mn for its five-year programme of work from 2025. This renewed funding will enable CEP to continue developing innovative and world-leading polic more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, March 21 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * New Zealand once home to southern elephant seals Southern elephant seals are the "canary in the coal mine" for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may react to future climate change and human impact, new research shows. Joint senior author Associate Professor Nic Rawlence, Director of the Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory, said while elephant seals only inhabited the sub-Antarctic is more PR

NEWPORT, England, March 20 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Watch: Pioneering pound sterling1 million slurry project launched A pioneering pound sterling1 million project which will help transform dairy cow slurry into crop fertilisers and water has been launched by Harper Adams University and a team of industry partners. The University and the School of Sustainable Food and Farming (SSFF), along with industrial partners, elentecBio, Merigan, Stoic Options and Mast more PR

HATFIELD, England, March 20 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * Herts spin-out ImmuONE secures pound sterling600,000 to advance animal-free drug testing A University of Hertfordshire spin-out company has secured an additional pound sterling600,000 to expand its pioneering human lung model that offers a more accurate alternative to animal testing. ImmuONE, a biotech start-up - founded by former student Dr Abigail Martin and Herts Professor of In Vitro Toxicolog more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Climate change could lead to respiratory problems By Samantha Rey A new study has identified the way in which human airways are affected by very dry atmospheres, which are set to increase due to climate change. The study found that breathing dry air triggers the body's inflammatory and immune responses, with implications for respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic bronchitis and chronic cough. The re more PR

HATFIELD, England, March 20 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * New Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree launched at Herts as University hits next major milestone for medical school The University of Hertfordshire has officially launched its new Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree after hitting the next major milestone towards opening its own medical school. Due to open in just over a year's time pending General Medical Council  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 20 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * NIHR appoints new Senior Investigator in Public Health The NIHR has announced Professor Judith Rankin as a Senior Investigator in public health in its latest round of leaders in health and care research. Long-recognised as a mark of distinction for leading researchers in health and care, Senior Investigators are outstanding research leaders in health and care, recognised for their significant cont more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 20 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * UK science uncovers mysteries of dark universe with Euclid data Cutting-edge UK research, involving Newcastle University scientists, is benefiting the European Space Agency's Euclid mission, with new data set to uncover the secrets of dark energy and matter. The wealth of new data from the mission - described as the ultimate discovery machine - includes details of 500 galaxies that seem to experie more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 20 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers embark on a project to further explore the experiences of children from military families The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Researchat Northumbria University has received over pound sterling35,000 in funding from the Forces Children's Trust to further investigate the lived and emotional experiences of military connected children and young people. This nation more PR

LEEDS, England, March 20 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Prestigious research role for two academics at Leeds Beckett University Two academics from Leeds Beckett University have been appointed as Senior Investigators or the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). As NIHR Senior Investigators, they will advocate for patients, care users, carers and public involvement and engagement in research. They'll also play a leading role in NIHR's contributi more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Climate change fuelling mental health crisis in areas most affected by climate crisis Young people in southern Madagascar are facing a mental health crisis driven by the devastating impacts of climate change. The study, published in the Journal of Climate Change and Health, reveals alarmingly high levels of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness among adolescents in one of the world's most climate-vu more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * UK-led breakthrough offers path to stable, low-cost solar hydrogen production A collaborative team of researchers from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable energy technology, as detailed in their latest publication in Nature Energy. The study unveils a pioneering approach to harnessing sunlight for efficient and stable hydrog more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: * * * Study Fine Arts Boosted Gift Khalili Collections Books SOAS has welcomed the addition of 38 new volumes from Professor Sir Nasser David Khalili to the library, continuing the university's long-standing patronage by the scholar and philanthropist. The books, each cataloguing a portion of Khalili's vast private art collection, will act as an invaluable resource for SOAS teaching and study. Professor Sir Na more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Independent review provides recommendations on sex and gender identity data collection Public bodies should collect distinct data on both sex and gender identity to ensure accuracy and clarity of nationally held data, concludes a UK Government-commissioned report led by a UCL academic. In February 2024, Professor Alice Sullivan (UCL Social Research Institute) was asked by the Department for Science, I more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Smoking rates falling fastest in the north of England Smoking rates have fallen more quickly in the north of England compared to other regions, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. This has helped to narrow significant gaps in smoking prevalence between different areas of the country, with the study suggesting that rates in the north of England are now as low as in the south. Researchers  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 20 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Court cases for protestors should focus on integrity and not remorse - study Protestors charged with non-violent offences should be able to explain their motives in court as part of their legal defence, new research says. A new study from the University of Birmingham, Aston University and Keele University has argued that trials should respect the integrity of publicly accountable defendants, who sh more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 20 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Scientists rub shoulders with royalty to raise awareness of growing global drought and flooding risks Two University of Bristol researchers joined WaterAid UK for a Water and Climate Reception hosted by His Majesty The King to highlight the increasing risks to drought and flooding in major cities across the world. Prof Katerina Michaelides, Professor of Dryland Hydrology, and Dr Sean Fox, Associa more PR

EXETER, England, March 20 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Internal displacement in Syria used to reshape the country's political and social landscape, new study shows The forceful movement of people was systematically employed alongside indiscriminate violence, the research says. This was not just a consequence of war, but a strategy to depopulate key areas and repopulate them to create new political and social realities. This tactic extended the impact of displa more PR

EXETER, England, March 20 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Nature market launched to support Cornwall's environment and landowners Cornwall's businesses and organisations can now invest in environmental improvements across the county through a new 'nature market', which utilises the expertise of University of Exeter's academics. The Cornwall LINC Nature Market is an online marketplace where landowners are paid for projects on their land that benefit nature, such a more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, March 20 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * University researchers receive prestigious NIHR Senior Investigator Award Five distinguished researchers from the University of Liverpool's Faculty of Health and Life Sciences have been awarded the prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator Award. The five female Senior Investigators are recognised as leading experts in their fields, known for their more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 21 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University celebrates four prestigious research awards Four academics from the Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health have been appointed as National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators, in recognition of their leading and transformative research. Kath Checkland is Professor of Health Policy and is a GP by background. She leads a team of researchers in the Di more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 21 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * National Graphene Institute celebrates 10 years of transformative research The National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester is marking its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of groundbreaking research. The NGI opened in 2015 and became the home of research into the world's thinnest, strongest, and most conductive material. Since then, the institute has established  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 20 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * A new study discovers the barriers to diagnosing and treating vulval lichen sclerosus - a condition affecting 3% of women A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found the reasons why a vulval (external female genital) skin condition, linked to cancer, is under diagnosed in general practice. The study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, and led by more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 20 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New wheat wild relative genome research unlocks potential for crop improvement Scientists have successfully mapped the genome sequence of Aegilops mutica, a wild relative of wheat, shedding light on its genetic diversity and potential use in breeding programmes. Researchers at the University of Nottingham assembled a chromosome-level haplotype-resolved genome sequence of Aegilops mutica. Th more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 20 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth expert gives evidence at UK Government social media inquiry A University of Portsmouth researcher spoke to MPs investigating last year's UK riots, and the rise of false and harmful content online Dr Karen Middleton from the University of Portsmouth has been called as an expert witness in the UK Government's inquiry into social media, misinformation, and harmful algorithms. The inquiry, more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 20 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Companies with high greenhouse gas emissions more likely to manipulate finances A new study investigating the relationship between greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and financial reporting quality has found that high polluting firms are more likely to lie about their earnings to offset climate related costs. The research, published in Journal of Applied Accounting Research, examined the financial risk more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 20 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Nearly one in ten unsure if they have Long Covid Almost one in ten people (9.1%) in England think they could have Long Covid but aren't sure, according to a new analysis of NHS England survey data by the University of Southampton. Researchers also found that 4.8% of people reported having Long Covid, with higher rates among people living in deprived areas, people with particular ethnic background more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 18 -- The University of Surrey issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Professor Prashant Kumar, co-director of the Institute for Sustainability and the founding Director of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research: * * * Comment: The Cost of Not Transitioning to Net Zero Would Be "Astronomical" for the UK The following is an expert comment from Professor Prashant Kumar, Co-Director of the Institute for Sustainability and the founding Director of the Global C more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 20 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Nanomaterials used to measure first nuclear reaction on radioactive nuclei produced in neutron star collisions Physicists have measured a nuclear reaction that can occur in neutron star collisions, providing direct experimental data for a process that had previously only been theorised. The study, led by the University of Surrey, provides new insight into how the universe's heaviest elements are f more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 20 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Support healthcare professionals to help diagnose and treat type 1 diabetes eating disorders Healthcare professionals need better support to help recognise and treat symptoms of disordered eating in people living with type 1 Diabetes, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Disordered eating in people living with type 1 Diabetes is often referred as T1DE. Diabulimia is one exampl more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 20 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: * * * Stablecoins research contract won with Berkeley and Ripple The Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology has secured a $25,000 grant to investigate the risks posed by stablecoin de-pegging to financial market stability. Ganesh Viswanath Natraj, Assistant Professor of Finance at Warwick Business School, will lead the research into stablecoins, which, according to US financial analysis firm more PR