NEWPORT, England, March 30 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Collaboration key to agri-tech growth and adoption, DEFRA Minister hears DEFRA Minister Daniel Zeichner toured the Harper Adams University campus with partners TIAH and the UK Agri-Tech Centre this week to learn more about the teaching, research and development, growth and adoption of technologies and solutions to support the agri-food industry. The Minister of State's tour on Thursday, March 27 included t more PR

NEWPORT, England, March 30 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Watch: Research explores innovative on-farm uses for wireless technology Innovative ways for farmers to use wireless technology to improve efficiency have been explored at a Harper Adams University conference. The Digital Innovation in Farming: Connecting Rural Landscapes event set out what a team of Harper Adams researchers and their collaborators at Hartpury University have learned while working on the  more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial researchers to develop new technologies for people with dementia By Samantha Rey Researchers at Imperial are to develop technologies to enable people living with dementia to live independently for longer. The 'ZeDTech' dementia network - developing zero burden and sustainable technologies to support independent living with dementia -will bring together teams of researchers, developers, engineers a more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, March 30 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Liverpool and McMaster research partnership seeds transatlantic collaboration Nine innovative projects seed funded via a strategic partnership between the University of Liverpool and Canada's McMaster University are proving to be fruitful collaborations between researchers, industry partners and communities. McMaster Vice-Provost for International Affairs Dr Bonny Ibhawoh visited the Universi more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 30 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Melanie Woodin named U of T's 17th president Melanie Woodin, an internationally recognized neuroscientist who studies the mechanisms underlying learning and memory in the brain, has been named the University of Toronto's 17th president. The appointment is for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. It was approved on March 26 by U of T's Governing Council and is the result of an international search th more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * New sensory space for neurodivergent students opened at Kingston University University life can be an overwhelming experience, especially for neurodivergent students navigating new environments and experiences while balancing their studies. A new cross-faculty collaboration has seen the creation of a pioneering sensory room at Kingston University's Penrhyn Road campus offering a sanctuary of calm for stud more PR

HONG KONG, March 30 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Amway (China) establish Joint Laboratory for Phytonutrients and Aging Research The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Amway (China) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the Joint Laboratory for Phytonutrients and Ageing Research. Over the next three years, the parties plan to allocate dedicated research funding, jointly nurture p more PR

HONG KONG, March 30 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU hosts 2025 International Conference on Primary Health Care to explore interdisciplinary collaboration The Joint Research Centre for Primary Health Care of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently co-hosted the "2025 International Conference on Primary Health Care" with the Schools of Nursing of Fudan University, Sun Yat-sen University, and Tianjin Medical University. The Con more PR

HONG KONG, March 30 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU study recommends creating integrated tourism cluster brand for the Greater Bay Area Tourism is considered a key industry in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), which sets its sights on becoming a world-leading destination. The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today released its policy study findings on the strategies and potential for  more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary research leads the way in tackling tuberculosis Researchers at Queen Mary are building on many years of ground-breaking studies into tuberculosis (TB) to reveal new insights into this disease and its long-term effects. March 24 marks World TB Day, raising the awareness of this devastating disease and the global efforts being made to end the TB epidemic. Named by the World Health Organizat more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Biologists discover ancient neurohormone that controls appetite A team of biologists at Queen Mary University of London has discovered that a neurohormone controlling appetite in humans has an ancient evolutionary origin, dating back over half a billion years. The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, reveal that this satiety-inducing molecule, known as bombesin more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * New report highlights the role of community engagement in reducing health inequalities for Black African and Black Caribbean communities in the UK The report by the Partnership for Black People's Health (PBPH) highlights the urgent need for culturally appropriate health interventions, a demand for greater representation, and the necessity for Black-led initiatives within healthcare. The PBPH is a n more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Underfunding may contribute to higher mortality for patients in Latin America receiving surgery An international study of the health outcomes of people receiving surgery across 17 Latin American countries found 1 in 7 developed significant complications leading to longer hospital stays and a greater risk of death. Professor Rupert Pearse, NIHR Professor of Intensive Care Medicine from Queen Mary's W more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Why lived experience is so important: a review of Patient and Public involvement in health research Heather Mah from the Wolfson Institute of Population Health has conducted a review of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in health research in the UK. In her scoping review, she critically examined how PPI benefits both people with lived experience and researchers, and on the impact taking part can h more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Report explores experiences of women in clinical academia at Imperial By Ryan O'Hare, Laura Gallagher, Hayley Sykes A new report commissioned by Imperial explores the experiences of women in clinical academia at the university and how to support them better. The report, Exploring the experiences and progression of women in clinical academia, gives recommendations about how to improve the career progression more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Even atheists in secular countries show intuitive preferences for religious belief New research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that atheists in some of the world's most secular countries show an intuitive preference for religious belief over atheism. The study, by academics at Brunel University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London, and  more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, March 30 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford researchers helping to protect victims of bullying in the NHS Researchers from the University of Salford are calling for urgent action to protect victims of systemic bullying in the NHS, following their evaluation of a programme developed to protect whistleblowers and restore employees' trust. The University's research evaluates the impact of The Healing Process and presents actionabl more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 30 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Southampton scanning expertise helps investigate major Iron Age hoard Historic England, Durham University and the British Museum have announced the discovery of the Melsonby Hoard: one of the largest and most important Iron Age finds in the UK. The hoard is vast, totalling some 800 artefacts. The University of Southampton used sophisticated X-ray CT scanning to help identify a collection of dozen more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 30 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * University of Birmingham to lead research on impact of denial of recourse to public funds University of Birmingham academics secure more than pound sterling700,000 to examine how the denial of recourse to public funds affects children living in the UK. University of Birmingham academics have secured more than pound sterling700,000 to examine how the denial of recourse to public funds affects childr more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 30 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * New funding for groundbreaking gut microbiome study to fight bowel cancer and bowel disease Dr Horniblow, funded by Bowel Research UK, will explore the potential of faecal microbiota transplants as a remedy for gut microbiome imbalance (dysbiosis). Dr Richard Horniblow, Associate Professor in Gastrointestinal Biomedical Science at the University of Birmingham, has been awarded pound sterling111,000 more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 30 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Smartphone bans alone fail to equip children for healthy use of technology International team argues for helping children to develop skills to participate in digital society while protecting from harm Banning smartphone and social media access alone fails to equip children for healthy use of technology, argues a group of international experts. In an article published in The BMJ, researchers includ more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 30 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Smartwatches may help control diabetes through exercise Patients following home-based physical activity programmes benefit from wearing a smartwatch paired with a health app on their smartphone. Wearable mobile health technology could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) to stick to exercise regimes that help them to keep the condition under control, a new study reveals. Researchers studied the  more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 30 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * UK and Japan scientists set to supercharge semiconductor microchip technologies in the race to reach Net Zero Charging electric cars in faster than five minutes and making the national energy grid much more efficient could be a step closer to reality thanks to a unique new partnership on track to revolutionise semiconductor microchip technologies. Top experts from the University of Bristol, in th more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 30 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Major bird study could help us fight the next pandemic New study uncovers the intricate factors that drive the evolution of genomes. Utilizing data from the world's largest bird genome database, it could have implications such as understanding how diseases adapt to human demographics or climate conditions Evolution. Nature's engine, driving and shaping genetic change and the diversity around us. C more PR

EXETER, England, March 30 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Classroom talk plays a key part in the teaching of writing, study shows The way teachers manage classroom discussion with pupils plays a key role in the teaching of writing, a new study shows. The research shows the importance of managing classroom discussion in a way that develops pupils' understanding of the choices that writers make, and how those choices create particular effects for readers. This disc more PR

EXETER, England, March 30 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Increased use of chest x-rays linked to earlier lung cancer diagnosis and improved survival A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis and improved survival rates for lung cancer patients. A partnership led by the University of Sheffield, involving the University of Exeter, analysed records from more than 170,000 lung more PR

EXETER, England, March 30 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Radical study of medieval warhorses set to be unveiled in new book The most comprehensive study of medieval warhorses ever undertaken will be released in the form of a radical new book this week. Based upon extensive archaeological and historical research, including the study of bones and DNA, armour and art, Medieval Warhorse: Equestrian Landscapes, Material Culture and Zooarchaeology in Britain, AD800-15 more PR

EXETER, England, March 30 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Harnessing Heat to Control Magnetism in 2D Materials Pioneering new research could help unlock exciting new potential to create ultrafast, laser-driven storage devices. Groundbreaking research, led by experts from the University of Exeter, would revolutionize the field of data storage, through the development of laser-driven magnetic domain memories. The new research is  more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, March 30 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Long-term impacts of deep-sea mining and first signs of biological recovery revealed A new study involving the University of Liverpool has revealed the long-term impacts and the first signs of biological recovery in seabed mining tracks, 44-years after deep-sea trials in the Pacific Ocean. The findings, published in a paper in the journal Nature, provide critical evidence to the global deep-s more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, March 30 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Researchers present at Joint LCR & GM APPG on housing growth Three researchers from the University of Liverpool participated in the Joint Liverpool City Region (LCR) and Greater Manchester (GM) All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) at Westminster this week. The session brought together MPs, industry leaders, stakeholders and experts to discuss housing, regeneration, and strategies for building more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, March 30 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release: * * * 'I've always been fascinated by the sky' Honoured today with the 2025 Killam Prize in Natural Sciences, UdeM astrophysicist Rene Doyon looks back on his lifelong love of seeing what's out there, beyond Earth and the Solar System. Growing up in small-town Quebec in the 1960s and '70s, the fifth of six children born to a school principal and his homemaker wife, Rene Doyon had a solitary pastime: h more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, March 30 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release: * * * Eating well and aging better In an international study led by an UdeM dietitian, healthy eating in midlife is found to be linked to overall healthy aging. Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of animal-based foods and less of ultra-processed foods, is linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging, a new international study led by an Universite de Mon more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 30 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Scientists discovered chemical oscillations in palladium nanoparticles, paving the way for recycling precious metal catalysts Scientists have for the first time filmed the real-time growth and contraction of Palladium nanoparticles, opening new avenues for utilising and recycling precious metal catalysts. Researchers at the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry used transmission el more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 30 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Study shows almost all people claiming Universal Credit struggle to afford to eat properly A new study has shown that almost all people claiming Universal Credit aren't able to eat properly, with many never eating fruit or vegetables, and a significant proportion regularly not eating for whole days at a time, leading to deficiencies in vital nutrients. The Benefits and Nutrition Study (BEAN more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, March 30 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data Researchers say their findings highlight the expertise of local fishing communities and the contribution they can make to environmental awareness Artisanal fishers can be almost as accurate as satellite data when it comes to their awareness of features that can be found in the marine environment, a new study has show more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 30 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Duchenne muscular dystrophy's impact on the brain may be reversible New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed how Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), best known for causing severe muscle degeneration, also profoundly affects the brain, leading to cognitive and behavioural challenges that are very diverse and some could be reversible. DMD, a genetic disorder affecting 1 in 5000 ma more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 30 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Introducing 'Spidernet' - a smart tech tool to tackle digital crime University experts in computing and criminology have developed a tool which can track down perpetrators of online crime who believe they're untraceable Key highlights: * University experts in computing and criminology have unveiled a new framework - SpiderNet - which could identify owners of devices such as smartphones which have  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 30 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * New research shows how technology can help support marginalised communities in a global crisis Digital technology can play a critical role in promoting inclusive development and economic resilience for marginalised communities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study found. The findings, published in the Research Policy Journal, are based on a large-scale randomised control trial (RC more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 30 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Primate researchers engage with and inspire children at major EU science event A team of animal behaviour scientists have presented their work at an EU science event in Brussels, attended by 5000 schoolchildren. Science is Wonderful! is an annual fair that brings together world-class scientists to engage with young audiences and spark enthusiasm for research. It is organised by the Marie Sklodowska more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, March 30 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Researchers identifying causes of rare neurological conditions in children receive pound sterling1.1m in funding The University of Portsmouth and University of Southampton have received a MRC grant to improve a diagnostic method for rare genetic diseases * Since its development five years ago, the research method has identified more than 30 new rare diseases * The Xenopus diagnostic method can be  more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Delaying the net zero transition could impose significant economic costs, new research reveals Delayed and disorderly energy transitions will threaten economic and financial stability whilst also increasing the economic risks from climate change, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Conversely, transitions that are started sooner are likely to be more orderly and economically be more PR

HOBART, Australia, March 27 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news release: * * * Chilean wasps join the fight against codling moth A team of researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are using 2500 wasps imported from Chile as their latest weapon as they continue attempts to manage a major pest to the apple industry, codling moth. Codling moth is one of the most economically damaging pests of apples. In an unmanaged orchard the major pest can wipe out 50 t more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 30 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Researchers probe over-representation of Black families in Ontario's child welfare system By Megan Easton Researchers at the University of Toronto's Youth Wellness Lab say they've identified key policies and practices that are contributing to the over-representation of Black children and families in Ontario's child welfare system. The Mapping Disparities for Black Families report, which is available as  more PR

YORK, England, March 30 -- York St John University issued the following news: * * * Levelling the playing field: Researchers trial a new approach to youth football development Researchers at York St John University are working with the Junior Premier League (JPL) to explore how biological maturity influences youth sport development. As part of this, academics have held a 'Bio-Banding Discovery Day'in collaboration with the JPL, to bring together young players, coaches, and parents to trial b more PR