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Aalto University: How are Children With ADHD's Brains Different? Scans Taken While VR Gaming Give New Insight (10)
AALTO, Finland, March 29 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * How are children with ADHD's brains different? Scans taken while VR gaming give new insight In a new study, children played a virtual reality game while in an MRI scanner - the brains of children with ADHD showed a notable increase in functional connectivity, a result which could help us more readily understand the condition. In a novel study, researchers from several European universities used Virtual Rea more PR

Aalto University: Research - More Than a Quarter of Companies Do Not Monitor Their Marketing Performance (10)
AALTO, Finland, March 29 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Research: More than a quarter of companies do not monitor their marketing performance Customer satisfaction is also rarely used as a KPI, according to the results of Markkinoinnin tila (the State of Marketing) survey For the ninth time, researchers from the Department of Marketing at the School of Business collected the national Markkinoinnin tila (State of Marketing) survey data. The data covers a wide ran more PR

Aberystwyth University: Challenging the Traditional Telling of Welsh Patagonia's Story (10)
CEREDIGION, Wales, March 28 -- Aberystwyth University issued the following news: * * * Challenging the traditional telling of Welsh Patagonia's story The romantic story of the Welsh people who settled in Patagonia over a century ago is challenged in a new book, revealing a darker side to the establishment of Y Wladfa. Written by Aberystwyth University academic Dr Lucy Taylor, Global Politics of Welsh Patagoniadraws on archival sources in Spanish, Welsh and English to disrupt the myth that th more PR

Aberystwyth University: New Research Identifies KPIs With the Greatest Influence on Livestock Profitability (10)
CEREDIGION, Wales, March 28 -- Aberystwyth University issued the following news: * * * New research identifies KPIs with the greatest influence on livestock profitability Researchers at Aberystwyth University have identified a simple yet highly effective set of metrics which could be used to help improve the financial performance of livestock farms. Regular data collection and benchmarking can help farmers improve their business performance, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are importan more PR

Aston University Awarded 35.5M Pounds Grant to Accelerate Transformation to Net Zero Campus by 2028 (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 28 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University awarded pound sterling35.5m grant to accelerate transformation to Net Zero campus by 2028 * Aston University awarded pound sterling35.5 million grant from the UK Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to build a Green Energy Centre * The Centre will accelerate the University's Net Zero emissions timeline to 2028 * Scope 1 and 2 emissions will be reduced by over 90 per cent from 2005/06 baseline more PR

Australian Catholic University: Safeguarding Kids in Sports a Team Effort - Expert (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, March 29 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Safeguarding kids in sports a team effort - expert Prioritising children's mental and physical safety and wellbeing while participating in organised sports should be the number one goal, according to an Australian Catholic University safeguarding expert. Following recent media coverage of fighting among spectator s on the sidelines of a junior suburban basketball game, Douglas Russell, who ha more PR

Autonomous University of Barcelona: New Light-Induced Polymer Material Formation Method to Improve 3D Printing Resolution (10)
BARCELONA, Spain, March 28 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * New light-induced polymer material formation method to improve 3D printing resolution Researchers at the UAB have developed a new chemical reaction to form solid polymeric networks using light (photocuring) which will allow preparing solid materials with controlled shapes measuring under a thousandth of a millimetre. The research is key for the development of new, performance-enhanced lithogr more PR

Autonomous University of Barcelona: New Tool to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy Effects (10)
BARCELONA, Spain, March 28 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * New tool to boost cancer immunotherapy effects A team of researchers from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and the Pompeu Fabra University has developed a new tool that allows modifying these NK cells to make them immune to the tumour's defense mechanism. Among other functions, the NK cells (Natural Killers, a type of lymphocyte forming part of t more PR

Cardiff University: Mapping the Creative Ecosystem in Wales (10)
CARDIFF, Wales, March 28 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Mapping the creative ecosystem in Wales Researchers from Cardiff University have created a tool for aspiring creatives, freelancers and companies looking to do business in Wales. The Creative Economy Atlas Cymru from the Centre for the Creative Economy, follows an earlier prototype created in 2020 as part of the pound sterling4m AHRC-funded research and development programme Clwstwr (2018-2023). In 2023-2024, th more PR

Cardiff University: Uncovering Illegal Trade of Pet Chimpanzees From Guinea-Bissau (10)
CARDIFF, Wales, March 28 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Uncovering illegal trade of pet chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau The illegal trade in live chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau is more widespread than current data indicates, scientists believe, and may be a major factor contributing to the decline of the chimpanzee population. New research, by the University of Porto, Cardiff University and IBAP (the national agency managing biodiversity and protected areas in Guinea-Bis more PR

Charles Darwin University: 'But Officer, I Wasn't Driving!' - Research Reveals the Problem With Self-driving Cars and Traffic Laws (10)
DARWIN, Australia, March 29 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * "But officer, I wasn't driving!": Research reveals the problem with self-driving cars and traffic laws Self-driving vehicles are becoming more commonplace on our roads but the traffic legislation keeping them in check is not up to speed, according to new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU). The study examines the 'driver dilemma' in Australia, or how road traffic laws are specific to human  more PR

Curtin University: Beyond Money - the Hidden Drivers Fuelling Child Food Insecurity (10)
PERTH, Australia, March 29 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity New Curtin University research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely driven by poverty but is also strongly influenced by factors such as housing instability, parental mental health and social isolation. The study found that in addition to low income, other major social vulnerability factors - including hous more PR

Durham University: Building on an Impactful Partnership, From Research to Culture (10)
OLD ELVET, England, March 28 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Building on an impactful partnership, from research to culture The Japanese Acting Consul General in Edinburgh, Ms Minori Ishii, visited Durham recently. We have a long-standing history of friendship and cooperation with the people of Japan, building through many decades of teaching Japanese Studies. Japanese students have studied at the University since the 19th century. Today we're proud to host a vibrant An more PR

Durham University: Final Findings From Kilo-Degree Survey Confirm Cosmology Model (10)
OLD ELVET, England, March 28 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Final findings from Kilo-Degree survey confirm cosmology model The Kilo-Degree Survey (KiDS), which has been mapping the distribution of matter in the universe for over a decade, released its final dataset, known as 'KiDS-Legacy', on 18 March 2025. This conclusion comes as a surprise to researchers, as previous KiDS results had suggested possible inconsistencies in our understanding of dark matter and the larg more PR

Griffith University: Second Quantum Revolution Begins With Launch of QUATRI (10)
GOLD COAST, Australia, March 29 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Second quantum revolution begins with launch of QUATRI Surrounded by industry leaders, government representatives and renowned names in a range of scientific fields, Griffith University's new research institute the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI) has opened its doors at Griffith's Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. Led by Director Associate Professor Erik Streed, QU more PR

Heidelberg University: Research Quality Assurance in the Cell - Preventing Defective Protein Blueprints (10)
HEIDELBERG, Germany, March 29 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Research Quality Assurance in the Cell: Preventing Defective Protein Blueprints Heidelberg biochemists and structural biologists from Shanghai decode the work of two control factors in mRNA splicing Two molecular control factors play a decisive role in what is known as splicing, the cutting and assembly of mature messenger RNA - a prerequisite for protein synthesis in the cell. The poorly characte more PR

International Conference of the Excellence Cluster at the University of Bayreuth (10)
BAYREUTH, Germany, March 28 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * International Conference of the Excellence Cluster at the University of Bayreuth The University of Bayreuth's Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence is hosting its annual international conference from 14 to 16 May 2025. This year's topic, "Temporalities, Youth (Im)mobilities and Agencies: Africa on the Move," focuses on the perceptions of time and the dynamic nature of youth movements in Africa.  more PR

James Cook University: Safer Seafood Could Be on the Way (10)
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, March 28 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Safer seafood could be on the way A recent study on cell-cultivated fish has produced promising results that could put seafood back on the menu for the three to five percent of the global population with severe food allergies. JCU researchers at the College of Science and Engineering, in collaboration with JCU's Tropical Futures Institute in Singapore, have found that cell-based fish can lead t more PR

La Trobe University: New Partnership to Advance Health in Growth Area (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 28 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * New partnership to advance health in growth area La Trobe University and Northern Health have announced a strategic partnership to advance health services research amid a population boom in Melbourne's north. The partnership will establish a collaborative research hub dedicated to enhancing health equity and diversity research, specifically addressing the needs of one of Victoria's most diverse and more PR

Lancaster University: Harnessing Technology to Help People With Dementia Remain at Home (10)
LANCASTER, England, March 28 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home Researchers at Lancaster University will be part of one of four new networks boosting the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer. The networks are announced on the day of the World Dementia Council Summit (March 25) which is championing the role of innovation  more PR

Lancaster University: Research Team Awarded Funding to Expand Digital Rehabilitation Programme (10)
LANCASTER, England, March 28 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Research team awarded funding to expand digital rehabilitation programme Lancaster University researchers are driving forward a project to improve online support for stroke and neurology patients across the region. The NeuroRehabilitation OnLine (NROL) team, based at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT), has been awarded a new 12-month grant to expand its work delivering digital neurological rehabilit more PR

Leiden University: Children From Multi-Parent Families Do Not Have Legal Protection (10)
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, March 29 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Children from multi-parent families do not have legal protection In families where more than two people assume the role of parent, not all of these parents have legal status. This causes problems, particularly with inheritance law, says PhD candidate Michelle Michels. Multi-parent families come in different shapes and sizes. With intentional multi-parentage, the decision is made before the child is born t more PR

Loughborough University: 'Disabled People are Already Financially Disadvantaged - Health-related Benefits are Essential to Many That Receive Them' - Living Standards Expert Explains the Implications of Planned Welfare Cuts (10)
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 28 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * "Disabled people are already financially disadvantaged - health-related benefits are essential to many that receive them" - Living standards expert explains the implications of planned welfare cuts The government has now confirmed their plans, unveiled last week (18 March), to deliver pound sterling4.8 billion in savings by making changes to the welfare system. These changes are presented as th more PR

Loughborough University: 'Speak English!' Has Donald Trump Weaponized English by Making It the Official Language of the United States? (10)
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 28 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * "Speak English!" Has Donald Trump weaponised English by making it the official language of the United States? President Trump's recent executive order, Designating English as the Official Language of the United States, declares that "it is in America's best interest for the Federal Government to designate one - and only one - official language." This move, however, comes even though nearly one more PR

Loughborough University: New AI Model Can Measure Weed Growth - Here's How It Could Help Ensure Global Food Security (10)
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 28 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * New AI model can measure weed growth - here's how it could help ensure global food security A new AI model has been developed that can quickly tell how much weeds have grown - and it could help ensure global food security by accelerating the development of next generation herbicides. Created as part of a collaborative project between Loughborough University computer scientists and agricultura more PR

Loughborough University: Scientists Uncover How Microswimmers Move Faster in Groups - Paving the Way for Tiny Drug-delivering Robots (10)
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 28 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists uncover how microswimmers move faster in groups - paving the way for tiny drug-delivering robots Scientists have revealed how tiny swimming organisms - such as sperm and bacteria - are able to move faster when travelling as a group - and the research could accelerate the development of microscopic robots that deliver drugs to specific regions of the body. The work, conducted by rese more PR

McGill University: Humpback Whales' Use of Memory to Time Their Migration Could Prove Less Effective Amid Climate Change (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, March 28 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Humpback whales' use of memory to time their migration could prove less effective amid climate change Researchers express concern the animals' strategy may not be able to keep pace with rapidly changing conditions A new study led by McGill University researchers indicates that humpback whales in the southeastern Pacific combine real-time environmental cues with their memories of conditions in their Anta more PR

Newcastle University: Kilo-Degree Survey Confirms Standard Model of Cosmology (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 28 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Kilo-Degree Survey Confirms Standard Model of Cosmology An international research team has analysed data from 41 million galaxies to estimate the distribution of matter in the universe. The data confirm a long-established model - much to the team's surprise. The Kilo-Degree Survey (KiDS) has been observing large parts of the southern sky over a period of eight years in order to gain valuable new  more PR

Northumbria University: Deep Space Telescope Captures Neptune's Auroras for the First Time (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 28 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Deep space telescope captures Neptune's auroras for the first time Scientists from Northumbria University are part of a team of researchers who have captured images of bright auroral activity on Neptune, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Auroras occur when energetic particles, often originating from the Sun, become trapped in a planet's magnetic field and eventually strike the upp more PR

Northumbria University: New Research Will Examine the Use of Welfare Reform to Tackle Health Inequalities (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 28 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * New research will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities As debate over changes to Britain's welfare system continues to dominate the news, members of a multidisciplinary team of researchers are beginning a two-year study to examine the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes. Led by public policy researchers at Northumbria more PR

Northumbria University: Research Highlights Urgent Need for National Strategy to Combat Rising Eating Disorders (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 28 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Research highlights urgent need for national strategy to combat rising eating disorders The increasing number of people with eating disorders and a lack of national guidance for support teams has led to researchers calling for a new national strategy that includes specific guidance to support the remote delivery of eating disorder services. A paper led by academics at Northumbria Univers more PR

Northumbria University: Transforming Dementia Support Through Technology Network (10)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 28 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Transforming dementia support through technology network Researchers have been awarded pound sterling1.6 million to develop a network which will support people living with dementia by connecting existing technology and services, as well as developing new innovations. Technology has the potential to transform life for people with dementia by helping them stay physically, cognitively, and  more PR

Radboud University: Bringing 'Angry Citizens' Back Into the Fold With Participatory Budgets and Referendums Works (10)
NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, March 28 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Bringing 'angry citizens' back into the fold with participatory budgets and referendums works 'Angry' citizens often experience a lack of trust in politics and democracy. Governments are doing everything they can to involve this group in democracy again with referendums and participatory budgets. Research by Rosa Kindt shows that this is having an effect: these meetings provide satisfaction and a feelin more PR

Swansea University Study Highlights the Need for Support for Families Facing Child-to-Parent Abuse (10)
SWANSEA, Wales, March 28 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea University study highlights the need for support for families facing child-to-parent abuse A study by Swansea University has highlighted the urgent need for support for families facing child-to-parent abuse (CPA). Despite an increasing focus on CPA research in recent years, there remains a lack of understanding of the interventions available for affected families, which includes not only children who use  more PR

Swansea University: New Report Highlights ESEA Communities' Engagement With Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan (10)
SWANSEA, Wales, March 28 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * New report highlights ESEA communities' Engagement with Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan A Swansea University research team has shared their research into East and South-East Asian (ESEA) communities' engagement with Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan to mark UN Day for Elimination of Race Discrimination on 21st March. Dr Yan Wu, who has led an interdisciplinary research team including Dr Matthew Wall, Dr Nicholas Micall more PR

Technical University of Munich: AI-Supported Studying (10)
MUNICH, Germany, March 28 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * AI-supported studying Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way students learn. In this issue of NewIn we meet Prof. Stephan Krusche. He is developing a learning platform with an integrated AI chatbot that not only provides students with solutions, but also offers context-specific help. Since the rise of language models like ChatGPT, students have been using AI as a study aid - although th more PR

UAB Leads a Multidisciplinary Study on the Iberian Baby Burials of Ullastret (10)
BARCELONA, Spain, March 28 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB leads a multidisciplinary study on the Iberian baby burials of Ullastret A UAB Biological Anthropology research team, in collaboration with the MAC-Ullastret, has re-evaluated the archaeological context of the burial deposits and for the first time applied genetic analysis to infant skeleton remains. The study rules out sex or age selection, or sacrificial death, and demonstrates the  more PR

University Fish Tagging Project Celebrates Securing 600,000 Pounds to Support Its Work (10)
SWANSEA, Wales, March 28 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * University fish tagging project celebrates securing pound sterling600,000 to support its work A Swansea University project to improve understanding of fish behaviour in Welsh rivers and seas has received a pound sterling657,000 funding boost. The fisheries research has been funded after making a successful bid to a prestigious environmental funding programme, overseen by Welsh Government. It was named as one of  more PR

University in Bochum: Kilo-Degree Survey Confirms Standard Model of Cosmology (10)
BOCHUM, Germany, March 28 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Kilo-Degree Survey Confirms Standard Model of Cosmology An international research team has analyzed data from 41 million galaxies in order to estimate the distribution of matter in the universe. The data confirm a long-established model - much to the team's surprise. The Kilo-Degree Survey (KiDS) has been observing large parts of the southern sky over a period of eight years in order to gain valuab more PR

University of Aberdeen Research a Key Enabler of the Energy Transition, Holyrood Told (10)
ABERDEEN, Scotland, March 28 -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: * * * University research a key enabler of the energy transition, Holyrood told Innovative approaches to helping Scotland secure long-term leadership in sustainable energy solutions and deliver an orderly energy transition were showcased by the University of Aberdeen at Holyrood last night. An 80-strong audience of MSPs, policy makers, industry representatives and other stakeholders attended the University' more PR

University of Aberdeen: 'Broken-Heart Syndrome' Patients Twice as Likely to Suffer Further Heart Problems (10)
ABERDEEN, Scotland, March 28 -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: * * * 'Broken-heart syndrome' patients twice as likely to suffer further heart problems New research from the University of Aberdeen found that re-admission to hospital for takotsubo patients was comparable to the re-admission rates for heart attack patients and double that of the general population. Funded by the British Heart Foundation, the research has been published today in Annals of Internal Medicine more PR

University of Aberdeen: Cocktail to Keep the Elderly Well - Scientists Hunt for Ideal Microbial Mix to Maintain Gut Health (10)
ABERDEEN, Scotland, March 28 -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: * * * A cocktail to keep the elderly well: scientists hunt for ideal microbial mix to maintain gut health Can "good bacteria" be used to maintain good health as we grow older? Scottish biotech company NCIMB has teamed-up with the pioneering Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen, to address this question in a new research project, funded by Innovate UK. Scientists have been exploring the role of gut more PR

University of Birmingham: Bladder Cancer Link With Explosive Ordnance Exposure Among Army Veteran Bomb Disposal Officers (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 28 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Bladder cancer link with explosive ordnance exposure among Army veteran bomb disposal officers Survey suggests bladder cancer incidence around five times higher for veterans under 70 compared to the general public Army bomb disposal veterans may have a significantly increased risk of developing bladder cancer compared to the general public, according to a newly published study. A research letter p more PR

University of Cologne: MRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccines Train the 'Long-Term Memory' of the Immune System (10)
KOLN, Germany, March 29 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines train the 'long-term memory' of the immune system Researchers at the University of Cologne have discovered that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines have a persistent effect on the innate immune system. These mechanisms may help the human body to better protect itself against potential future infections / publication in 'Molecular Systems Biology' Researchers at the University o more PR

University of Cologne: New Fabrication Method Brings Topological Quantum Computing a Step Closer to Reality (10)
KOLN, Germany, March 29 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * New Fabrication Method Brings Topological Quantum Computing a Step Closer to Reality Physicists at the University of Cologne have revealed a key superconducting effect in topological insulator nanowires. Their findings bring topological insulators closer to serving as the foundation for stable, next-generation quantum bits (qubits) / publication in 'Nature Physics' Physicists at the University of Co more PR

University of Cologne: Tropical Cyclones Have Become More Frequent in Recent Decades Than in the 5,700 Years Before (10)
KOLN, Germany, March 29 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Tropical cyclones have become more frequent in recent decades than in the 5,700 years before A sediment core from Central America provides new insights into the climate history of the Caribbean. The analysis indicates that the increase in storms is due to human-made climate change / publication in 'Science Advances' Using a sediment core taken from the Great Blue Hole off the coast of the Central Am more PR

University of Eastern Finland: Doctoral Defence of Vincent Biard, MSc, 11.4.2025 - New Insights Into the Behavioural Ecology of the Saimaa Ringed Seal (10)
KUOPIO, Finland, March 28 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Vincent Biard, MSc, 11.4.2025: New insights into the behavioural ecology of the Saimaa ringed seal The doctoral dissertation in the field of Biology will be examined at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Joensuu campus and online. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? The endangered Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa hispida  more PR

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: 15 Million Euros for the Expansion of AI Resources at NHR (10)
BAVARIA, Germany, March 29 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * 15 million euros for the expansion of AI resources at NHR New boost for AI research in Erlangen: A total of 30 million euros of EU funding has been earmarked for the further development of digital signal processing using generative artificial intelligence. Half of this total will be invested at the Erlangen National High-Performance Computing Center (NHR@FAU) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat E more PR

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: CAR-T Cells - Gaining a Better Understanding of Treating Lupus Disease (10)
BAVARIA, Germany, March 29 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * CAR-T cells: Gaining a better understanding of treating Lupus disease Translational study funded with 600,000 US dollars. Uniklinikum Erlangen at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg has successfully treated more than 45 people with autoimmune diseases using a novel innovative therapy using CAR-T cells since 2021, including more than 15 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. T more PR

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: Connected Research - 'Important Not to Work at Cross Purposes' (10)
BAVARIA, Germany, March 29 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Connected research: "Important not to work at cross purposes" Meta project in one of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research's funding priorities connects researchers and pools results Greater opportunities in education for people with a migrant background, in particular women and girls, and breaking down barriers to accessing education: these are the focal topics in the program "Integra more PR

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: Energy Transition - Sustainable Photovoltaics (10)
BAVARIA, Germany, March 29 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Energy transition: Sustainable photovoltaics FAU team accelerating predictions for environmentally friendly and affordable materials for solar cells Perovskite cells may soon offer an alternative to silicon solar cells. These semiconductors are cheaper to manufacture and feature a high degree of efficiency and a high defect tolerance. This means that defects in the crystal lattice structure bar more PR

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: Mechanisms Behind Chemical Reactions Unraveled Using High Pressure (10)
BAVARIA, Germany, March 29 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Mechanisms behind chemical reactions unraveled using high pressure Chemists use pressure to reveal the mechanisms behind electron transfer - an important step towards controlling energy conversion and redox catalysis. They form the basis of many fundamental processes in life. Without them, cell respiration and photosynthesis would be impossible. Redox reactions also have a decisive role to play more PR

University of Glasgow Sustainability Work Showcased (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, March 28 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * University of Glasgow sustainability work showcased The University of Glasgow's expertise in sustainability was showcased to Scotland's Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Gillian Martin MSP. The Acting Cabinet Secretary attended the Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC) today and was welcomed by Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal & Vice-Chancellor; Professor Harriet Thomson, more PR

University of Glasgow: Scientists Secure Funding to Further Develop Novel Precision Therapies Against Major Drivers of Cancer (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, March 28 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Scientists secure funding to further develop novel precision therapies against major drivers of cancer Researchers at the University of Glasgow have secured industry sponsorship to accelerate the pre-clinical development of a novel precision therapy which may one day offer a new treatment option for patients living with cancers such as Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and Neuroblastoma Researchers at the U more PR

University of Groningen: 3.2 Million Euro for Cross-Border Healthcare in Northern Netherlandsand Germany (10)
GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, March 28 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * 3.2 million Euro for cross-border healthcare in northern Netherlandsand Germany How connected and accessible are healthcare services for citizens living close to the Northern DE-NL border? Strengthening the cooperation between health system actors in the Dutch-German border region is the goal of the HEALTH4DE-NL project. This initiative, led by the Cross-border Institute of Healthcare Systems more PR

University of Hyderabad and Flinders University Cement Partnership (10)
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, March 29 -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * University of Hyderabad and Flinders University cement partnership The University of Hyderabad (UoH) and Flinders University have entered into a landmark strategic partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership deepens collaboration in healthcare management, digital health, and business education while enhancing faculty and student exchange, joint res more PR

University of the Witwatersrand: Reduced Sodium Legislation Saves Lives (10)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 28 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Reduced sodium legislation saves lives Study finds that legislation in 2013 to reduce sodium in processed food is now associated with significant declines in blood pressure levels. Excessive sodium consumption can worsen high blood pressure, which is linked to cardiovascular disease which in turn is responsible for 20 million deaths a year globally. Stroke, which is a type of cardio more PR

University of Wales Trinity Saint David: Bladder Cancer Link With Explosive Ordnance Exposure Among Army Veteran Bomb Disposal Officers (10)
LAMPETER, Wales, March 28 -- The University of Wales Trinity Saint David issued the following news: * * * Bladder cancer link with explosive ordnance exposure among Army veteran bomb disposal officers Army bomb disposal veterans may have a significantly increased risk of developing bladder cancer compared to the general public, according to a newly published study. A research letter published in the medical journal BJU International and at the European Association of Urology Annual Congress  more PR

University of Western Australia: Bioproducts to Tackle Climate Change and Plastic Pollution (10)
PERTH, Australia, March 28 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: * * * Bioproducts to tackle climate change and plastic pollution A PhD student from The University of Western Australia is working with industry to help tackle climate change and plastic pollution by transforming carbon dioxide emissions into biodegradable materials. Roland Politan completed a bachelor's degree in molecular genetics and biotechnology and honours in biogeochemistry at Curtin Universi more PR

University of Wollongong: New Project Aims to Transform Emergency Mental Health Care in South Coast Hospitals (10)
WOLLONGONG, Australia, March 28 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * New project aims to transform emergency mental health care in South Coast hospitals Collaboration between UOW, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District offers hope for staff on the frontlines of emergency mental health care Staff working in Emergency Departments in rural and regional areas are often ill-equipped and inexperienced to support patients who are seeking help for mental healt more PR

University of Wurzburg: Cuneiforms - New Digital Tool for Researchers (10)
WURZBURG, Germany, March 29 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Cuneiforms: New Digital Tool for Researchers Major milestone reached in digital Cuneiform studies: researchers from Mainz, Marburg, and Wurzburg present an innovative tool that offers many new possibilities. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bogazkoy-Hattusa is located in the north of Turkey. It was once the capital of the Hittite Empire, a great power in the late Bronze Age around 1650 to 120 more PR

University of Wurzburg: Major Progress in the Fight Against Dangerous Fungal Infections (10)
WURZBURG, Germany, March 29 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Major Progress in the Fight Against Dangerous Fungal Infections Wurzburg researchers present a new strategy against the life-threatening fungus Aspergillus fumigatus. They combine RNA molecules and an antifungal agent in nanoparticles. Fungal infections are on the rise globally. According to a study by the Manchester Fungal Infection Group, in 2022, approximately 6.5 million people were infect more PR

UofG Academics Elected as Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, March 28 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * UofG academics elected as Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh Five researchers linked to the University of Glasgow are among the 2025 cohort of Fellows elected to The Royal Society of Edinburgh. Five researchers linked to the University of Glasgow are among the 2025 cohort of Fellows elected to The Royal Society of Edinburgh. Fellows are elected to Scotland's National Academy for their exceptiona more PR

UofG Physicists Play Key Role in New Top Quark Measurement (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, March 28 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * UofG physicists play key role in new top quark measurement University of Glasgow physicists working on the ATLAS experiment at CERN have led a precise new measurement of the mass of the top quark, using high-transverse-momentum ('boosted') top quarks. University of Glasgow physicists working on the ATLAS experiment at CERN have led a precise new measurement of the mass of the top quark, using high-trans more PR

UPEI Launches New Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation as Part of the Cleantech Academy (10)
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, March 28 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI launches new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation as part of the Cleantech Academy The University of Prince Edward Island officially launched its new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation (MCLT) program on March 24 in Georgetown, PEI. Approved earlier in March by the University's Senate and in January by the Maritime Provinces Higher  more PR

Utrecht University: Beyond Business as Usual - How Environmental Policy Integration Can Drive Real Change (10)
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 28 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Beyond business as usual: How environmental policy integration can drive real change Does weaving environmental concerns into other policy areas help us reach a more sustainable future, or does it simply maintain the status quo? Often the latter, argue Peter Driessen, Heleen Mees, Dries Hegger, and Mandy van den Ende in their latest publication in Environmental Policy & Governance. Environmental Policy  more PR

Utrecht University: From Pushback to Progress - Lessons From Backlash to Climate Policy (10)
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 28 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * From pushback to progress: Lessons from backlash to climate policy The need to transition our societies to become more sustainable is more urgent than ever, but ambitious climate policies can face strong public pushback. Think of the yellow vest movement in France, originating as a response to fuel taxes, or the rollback of carbon pricing in Australia after a long and acrimonious political debate. Why do more PR

Utrecht University: How Does a Baby Brain Grow, and How Can We Analyse Large Amounts of Ultrasound Images? (10)
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 28 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * How does a baby brain grow, and how can we analyse large amounts of ultrasound images? During pregnancy, a baby's brain undergoes tremendous growth. To understand this process in detail, researchers use 3D ultrasounds to capture high-resolution images of the baby's brain. However, due to fetal movement in the womb and the brain's extremely small size, obtaining clear ultrasound images can be challenging. more PR

Warwick Plant Scientist Honoured With Royal Horticultural Society Veitch Memorial Medal (10)
COVENTRY, England, March 29 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick plant scientist honoured with Royal Horticultural Society Veitch Memorial Medal Dr. Charlotte Allender, Head of the UK Vegetable Genebank at the School of Life Sciences, The University of Warwick has been awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for her work conserving vegetable crop genetic diversity. On her nomination, Charlotte said: "I am very gratef more PR

Wits Researchers Find a Way to Shield Quantum Information From 'Noise' (10)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 28 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Wits researchers find a way to shield quantum information from "noise" Breakthrough could lead to more stable quantum computers and networks, making future technology faster, more secure, and widely accessible. Researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa (Wits University) in collaboration with Huzhou University in China have discovered a way to pro more PR