BIRMINGHAM, England, April 3 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Global cost of 2025 tariff war could reach $1.4 trillion * A new report from Aston Business School evaluates the economic fallout of US tariffs across six potential future scenarios, from unilateral US actions to a full-scale global trade war, and outlines strategic responses for the UK * Significant disruptions in trade, widespread price hikes and welfare losses could have a global economic toll of $1.4 trilli more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 3 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Self-belief in employees boosts workplace behaviour and ethics, new study * The research demonstrates how self-efficacy influences both positive and counterproductive workplace behaviours * Findings show that employees with self-belief are more likely to engage in citizen and ethical behaviours * The findings provide important insights for HR professionals, business leaders, and managers seeking to improve wor more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol BRC to host new translational research collaboration in surgery and perioperative care The NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - hosted by the University of Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) - is bringing together 12 other BRCs to host a translational research collaboration focusing on surgery and perioperative care. The new NIHR Tran more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 3 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Dizzy after a workout? Take a drink, says Brock co-led research By Cathy Majtenyi Those who feel faint after a strenuous workout can take heart: that queasy, slightly dizzy sensation isn't necessarily a sign of being out of shape. In fact, a glass or two of one's favourite drink post-workout may be all that is needed to perk back up. This is one of the main conclusions of new research, co-led by Brock Un more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 3 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * When the brain talked, this award-winning prof listened By Cathy Majtenyi Stephen Klassen (BSc '13, MSc '15) was astounded when he first heard the sound of the brain talking to blood vessels. "It's like if you're in a tent, and it previously rained, and a few droplets fall off a tree onto your tent in quick succession -- that's how I can best describe the sound that neurons that control blood vessels make more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Retail investors hunt out - and act on - SEC 'comment letter' disclosures Research examines how investors respond to comment letters on investment and trading platform. By Chris Mahony Retail investors take a more sophisticated approach to monitoring key market information about their portfolio than previously thought, new research suggests. Researchers focused on how investors using the Rob more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Study reveals key reasons young people fail to save for retirement A Bayes Business School study has identified why young people do not save enough for the future By Katie Hoggan Young people's pessimism about their longevity partly explains why they under-save for retirement, new research from Bayes Business School suggests. Conversely, very old people tend to be overly-optimistic when maki more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Use of last-resort antibiotics increased during COVID-19 pandemic A new study by researchers from City St George's, University of London and the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research, has found that prescriptions of last-resort antibiotics increased across multiple countries during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers analysed patient records from 17 hospitals  more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Retail investors hunt out - and act on - SEC 'comment letter' disclosures Research examines how investors respond to comment letters on investment and trading platform. By Chris Mahony Retail investors take a more sophisticated approach to monitoring key market information about their portfolio than previously thought, new research suggests. Researchers focused on how investors usi more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Study reveals key reasons young people fail to save for retirement A Bayes Business School study has identified why young people do not save enough for the future By Katie Hoggan Young people's pessimism about their longevity partly explains why they under-save for retirement, new research from Bayes Business School suggests. Conversely, very old people tend to be overly-optimist more PR

CRANFIELD, England, April 3 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Major new project to develop testbeds for next generation airliners Cranfield University has a major role in a new project developing the testbeds needed to pave the way for next generation aircraft. Led by the Dutch national aerospace laboratory, NLR, EXAELIA: EXperimental Aircraft for European Leadership in Aviation is a Euros16m project with 23 partners in 13 countries who are collaborating to dev more PR

CRANFIELD, England, April 3 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Digitalising essential services risks widening inequalities for minoritised ethnic communities The rapid digitisation of essential services in the UK, such as energy, healthcare and housing, is deepening inequalities for minoritised ethnic communities, a major three-year research project has found. Without careful design, online services risk excluding those already facing digital exclusion, language more PR

LEICESTER, England, April 3 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU leads as experts kick-start clean energy programme for sub-Saharan Africa Diplomats, academics and industry leaders have met in London to forge ahead with multi-million-pound plans to generate clean energy and tackle e-waste issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. Led by Professor Muyiwa Oyinlola of De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), the event at the renowned Chatham House think-tank, was part of a four-day more PR

LEICESTER, England, April 3 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU praised for global outlook and impact at launch of Research and Innovation Institutes and new United Nations role The impact made by research and innovation at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been praised by the United Nations (UN) and the British Academy. At an event to launch the university's seven new Research and Innovation Institutes, key speakers from major organisations spoke about th more PR

LONDON, Canada, April 3 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Donation driving arrhythmia research is close to Western grad's heart Gift of $1.35M to Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will establish new program led by Dr. Anthony Tang at London Health Sciences Centre Steve Strba credits a golf club pro with saving his life. After Strba, BSc'89, collapsed on a Toronto golf course in cardiac arrest - his heart stopping for seven minutes as he lay on the turf - it was th more PR

OLD ELVET, England, April 3 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Boosting our partnerships in Australia and New Zealand Award winning Computer Scientist, Technology Evangelist and Digital Skills Expert, Professor Sue Black recently visited Australia and New Zealand. Professor Black's visit kicked off in Canberra where she held meeting with UNSW Canberra and The Australian National University to discuss areas of collaboration in computer science, AI, and cyber. Sue leads the more PR

OLD ELVET, England, April 3 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * New book delves into the ethical dilemmas of using AI The challenges of aligning artificial intelligence (AI) with human values are the focus of a compelling new book by Dr Travis LaCroix from our Department of Philosophy. The book delves into the ethical and practical problems surrounding AI, addressing topics relevant to social justice, such as bias, fairness, power, transparency, and structural inequality in more PR

OLD ELVET, England, April 3 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Study finds England's trainee teachers excel in early reading instruction A new study led by Dr Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education have found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in India, particularly in phonics instruction. Phonics training The research suggests that England's structured approach to l more PR

NEWPORT, England, April 3 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Africa-specific research could help grasslands boost resistance to climate change Plans to make Africa's grasslands more resistant to the effects of climate change need research backing, a new paper has suggested. The collaborative paper - published in Nature: Communications Earth & Environment - was put together by an international team of academics including Harper Adams University Deputy Vice-Chancellor  more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * New Lancet Commission calls for rethink on coronary artery disease By Emily Medcalf A new Lancet Commission proposes reframing coronary artery disease as a lifelong condition, prioritising early detection, prevention and treatment. Traditionally, coronary artery disease has been understood as a result of myocardial ischemia - a restriction in blood flow to the heart muscle - leading to cardiac events such a more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * New simulation of life on Earth reveals hidden diversity of undiscovered species By Kunashe Gonye Scientists hope a new method will pave the way to provide insights into the impact of climate change and habitat loss on biodiversity. In a study published in Systematic Biology, researchers from Imperial College London, UCL, Dalhousie University and the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation M more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial's Gina Cuomo-Dannenburg elected prestigious Schmidt Science Fellow By Sabine L. van Elsland Schmidt Science Fellowships change how science is done and enable exceptional researchers like Gina become the next generation of science leaders. While studying for a PhD in Malaria Modelling, Dr Gina Cuomo-Dannenburg was successfully nominated by Imperial College London. She is one of 32 world-class resear more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 3 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * In the mind of the machine: U of T researcher explores AI's most existential questions Karina Vold says the rapid development of AI systems have left both philosophers and computer scientists grappling with difficult questions By Adam Elliott Segal When Karina Vold began her postdoctoral research at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge in 2017, the idea of  more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, April 3 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * International collaboration drives Parkinson's research forward in Wolverhampton A unique partnership between the University of Wolverhampton, the University of Milan, and local company iBiotech has yielded promising Parkinson's Disease research. Claudia Novello, a PhD researcher from the University of Milan, has concluded a highly productive six-month placement at the University of Wo more PR

LANCASTER, England, April 3 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * 'Outstanding' social scientists elected to receive high honour Three Lancaster professors are to be honoured for excellence in their fields and their substantial contributions to social science for public benefit. Professor of Supportive and Palliative Care Nancy Preston, Professor in Public Sociology Michaela Benson and Professor of Linguistics and Law Lauren Devine are three of just 64 'outstanding' social more PR

LANCASTER, England, April 3 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Older adults experience similar or even less muscle damage than young adults after exercise Older adults experience less muscle soreness following exercise according to research which overturns the widespread belief that ageing muscles are less resilient. The study entitled "Advancing age is not associated with greater exercise-induced muscle damage" is published in the Journal of Ageing and Physical Activit more PR

LANCASTER, England, April 3 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Statisticians estimate the number of unattributed paintings of famous artist Amedeo Modigliani In a novel use of statistics, researchers estimate the number of unattributed paintings, known as 'sleepers', by the famous 20th Century Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani to be at between 20 and 120. Modigliani's works are among those that fetch some of the highest prices in the art world, with his 'Nu couche' paint more PR

LANCASTER, England, April 3 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * UK law enforcement inadequately equipped to tackle AI-enabled crime UK law enforcement lacks the tools to effectively tackle AI-enabled crime and must adopt a more proactive, AI-driven approach. This is according to a new report by Lancaster University and the Alan Turing Institute's Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS), which calls for the creation of a dedicated AI Crime Taskforce within the more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Liverpool academics elected Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences Three academics from across the University have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of their research excellence addressing some of the major challenges facing communities, society, places and economies. Professor Bethan Evans, Sue Jarvis and Professor Sally Sheard are among 64 outstandin more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Liverpool City Region Open RAN High Density Demand Showcase unveils key findings The Liverpool City Region High Density Demand (LCR HDD) consortium, a pioneering telecommunications R&D initiative, presented its findings at the Liverpool City Region Open RAN High Density Demand Showcase. The event brought together industry leaders, technology experts, academics, and policymakers to discuss the  more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Analysis reveals 1 in 10 people feel NHS has caused them harm Researchers call for improved support in light of findings from new study to measure self-reported healthcare harm Almost 1 in 10 people say the NHS has caused them physical or emotional harm, according to a study from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the University of Oxford. Patients descri more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 3 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * The Lost Girls of Autism - New book from Aston University emeritus professor Gina Rippon examines autism in women * The Lost Girls of Autism is published on 3 April 2025, coinciding with Autism Awareness Month in April * In the book, Professor Rippon explores the 'male' history of autism, and why autism in women has been misunderstood and ignored * Professor Rippon will give a free public lecture on the book a more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE partners with Anthropic to shape the future of AI in education LSE has announced a new partnership with leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety and research company Anthropic, to provide all LSE students with access to its 'Claude' AI technology. From next month, LSE students will have free access to Anthropic's 'Claude for Education', a ver more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 3 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * McGill discovery sheds new light on autism, intellectual disabilities Breakthrough that stands to rewrite the textbooks on brain function could lead to treatments A new study by McGill University researchers yields insights into how the disruption of calcium transport in the brain is linked to autism and intellectual disability. The findings, published in the journal Nature, not only upend a long-held bel more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 3 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers elected to Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship Three experts in public policy, accounting and international relations from Northumbria University are among 64 outstanding social scientists recognised by the Academy of Social Sciences today. Dr Howard Reed, Professor Kathryn Haynes and Professor Helena Farrand Carrapico have all been elected to the Academy's prestigious Fello more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 3 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham research at the heart of an "intelligent" motor that is set to revolutionise energy efficiency in industrial processes Researchers at the University of Nottingham and one of its leading spinouts, The Thinking Pod innovations (TTPi), have partnered with VIDAR to develop ground-breaking technology at the heart of an intelligent electric motor, which will revolutionise the energy effi more PR

COVENTRY, England, April 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Off-key beginnings: Baby lemurs sing out of tune, just like human children, finds University of Warwick research A study led by primatologist Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from The University of Warwick has found that Madagascar's singing lemurs, the indris (indri indri), sing out of tune in infancy and improve as adults, just like a human child learning to control their voice. Have you ever noticed how more PR

HONG KONG, April 3 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU establishes Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with support from Otto Poon Charitable Foundation The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has established the Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (RICRI), a pioneering strategic research institute focused on global climate change, with the staunch support of the Otto Poon Chari more PR

HONG KONG, April 3 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU-nurtured biopharmaceutical start-up ABRAM accepted by Roche Accelerator The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) celebrates the acceptance of ABRAM Therapeutics Limited (ABRAM), a start-up co-founded by a PolyU scholar, into the Roche Accelerator. This marks the first time a Hong Kong-based start-up being welcomed by this prestigious innovation hub. Nurtured within the PolyVentures st more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Disturbing findings in new study reveal unregulated internet platforms are a breeding ground for racism, misogyny and religious hate Academics at Royal Holloway have published a new report on how hate speech is still very much prevalent on unregulated, but well popular, platforms. While mainstream sites have taken steps to moderate harmful content, less regulated platforms, such as 4chan, con more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Research finds subtitles unlikely to improve early reading skills Researchers at Royal Holloway and the University of Nottingham have called into question claims that turning on television subtitles can help children learn to read. Public campaigns backed by celebrities and politicians have argued that television subtitles may dramatically improve children's reading abilities. However, there more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Seven UCL academics elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences Seven academics from across UCL have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of their excellence in fields including economics, education and gender inequality, with work addressing social issues facing people around the world. The Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship is made up of 1,600 leading s more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, April 3 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * SFU expert co-authors new report on Canada's critical role in global health By Robyn Stubbs As the U.S. retreats from global affairs and the world enters a new era of shifting geopolitics, Canada's role in global health is more important than ever, according to a new report co-authored by a Simon Fraser University professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in global health governance. "We have se more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Start of construction of Denmark's new research vessel DTU signs a shipyard contract for the construction of the research vessel Dana V, designed by Danish ship designers. The ship will be used by all research environments in the Danish Realm. Construction of Denmark's future research vessel Dana V can begin in April 2025. Following an EU tender, a shipyard has been selected to fulfil the more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * 50-year-old satellite data from Antarctica provides new insight into shrinking sea ice A DTU researcher and a group of students have used unique satellite data to create a picture of Antarctic sea ice extent dating back to the early 1970s. This new mapping may contribute to a better understanding of developments in recent years, where sea ice extent has reached record lows. In 2016, the e more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * New AI models possible game-changers within protein science and healthcare Researchers have developed new AI models that can vastly improve accuracy and discovery within protein science. Potentially, the models will assist the medical sciences in overcoming present challenges within, e.g. personalised medicine, drug discovery, and diagnostics. In the wake of broadly available AI tools, m more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * What's best for the climate--renovation or demolition? Is it better for the climate to demolish poorly insulated homes in favor of more energy-efficient new construction? No, says a DTU researcher who has analyzed 120,000 demolitions and found three reasons why buildings are demolished. Hoje Taastrup's former town hall stood empty and ready for demolition after the municipality had built more PR

GUELPH, Ontario, April 3 -- The University of Guelph issued the following news release: * * * U of G, University of the Philippines Los Banos Partner to Share Agricultural Knowledge The world's top agricultural institutions are partnering to address global challenges in food security, climate resilience and sustainable development. The University of Guelph and the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU), strengthening a relation more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 3 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T researchers explain the significance of the universe's recent 'baby pictures' Two recent images from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope collaboration show the universe when it was just 380,000 years old, "a time long before there were any stars and galaxies" The Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration, which includes researchers from the University of Toronto, recently produced the clearest i more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 3 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T students dig into health risks of heavy metals in Ghana The documentary "Heavy Risks" follows three Mastercard Scholars at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health as they explore health risks from heavy metals contamination in the Whin Valley region By Ishani Nath Martin Bartels remembers when the river that cuts through the Whin Valley region of Ghana ran clear, children played in the waters and f more PR

LONDON, England, April 3 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * UCL early career researchers selected as 2025 Schmidt Science Fellows Two UCL researchers have been named as Schmidt Science Fellows, an award only given to 32 exceptional early career researchers worldwide. Dr Noora Almarri (UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering) and Dr Julie Fabre (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) will become part of the prestigious fellowship programme, which enables the w more PR

NORWICH, England, April 3 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA's grant and funding success - March 2025 Archives Assemble: Activating the archives to collaboratively reimagine volcanic geoheritage Project lead: Dr Martin Mahony Collaborators: University of Bristol; University of Oxford; The National Archives; Montserrat Volcano Observatory; University of the West Indies; Montserrat National Trust; Montserrat Public Library; Montserrat Tourism Division Ma more PR

MACAU, China, April 3 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * UM research team proposes new approach to treating muscle atrophy A research team led by Kathy Luo Qian, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has developed new models of muscle atrophy using sensor zebrafish. The study shows that atrophied muscles can improve overall muscle mass and strength by increasing the size of individual muscle cells, ultimately improv more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * University of Bristol academics become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows The Academy of Social Sciences has announced its most recent cohort of outstanding social scientists to join its esteemed Fellowship this spring. The newly elected Fellows include University of Bristol academics Professor Roberta Guerrina, Professor in Politics, and Professor Geraldine Macdonald, Professor of Social Work. T more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Landmark research recommends gastric bypass for people with severe obesity undergoing surgery Gastric bypass is the most clinically and cost effective form of interventional surgery for people living with severe obesity, reveals landmark research. The new University of Bristol-led trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is published today [31 March] in The Lance more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Mammals were adapting from life in the trees to living on the ground before dinosaur-killing asteroid More mammals were living on the ground several million years before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, new research led by the University of Bristol has revealed. The study, published today in the journal Palaeontology, provides fresh evidence that many mammals were already sh more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * National study shows what university students think about their higher education choices New research reveals undergraduates and graduates overwhelmingly believe in the importance of getting a degree, but a high proportion think with the benefit of hindsight they would have made a different decision about what or where to study. The report, led by the University of Bristol and launched today in Lo more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Research reveals even cool, wet Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change Northern Ireland is known for its cool, wet weather - but a new study has shown warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall due to climate change are taking a toll on the nation's health and farming industry. The research is the first to combine data which models climate risks with insights capturing local knowledge  more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Smartwatch technology could help with future alcohol interventions, new study finds Alcohol harm costs NHS England pound sterling3.5 billion annually, with 70 people dying every day from alcohol-related causes in the UK (1). According to new University of Bristol-led research smartwatches could provide a more accurate picture of people's daily drinking habits than current methods. The technology co more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Top science journal names research paper on how caterpillars detect predators among best of the year The renowned academic scientific journal PNAS has named a University of Bristol research paper providing insight into a fascinating method used by caterpillars to detect predators as one of the best it published in 2024. The paper, titled 'Prey can detect predators via electroreception in air' was  more PR

NORWICH, England, April 3 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Could vitamin C help keep women stronger in old age? Researchers at the University of East Anglia are looking for women over 65, who don't manage to eat their five-a-day or exercise much, to take part in a new trial. They are investigating whether increasing their vitamin C could help them maintain healthy muscles. It is hoped that a vitamin C supplement could improve muscle health, keeping older peo more PR

EXETER, England, April 3 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Migrating flies vital for people and nature Buzzing insects may be seen as pests - but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows. Bugs such as houseflies, fruitflies, blowflies, hoverflies and mosquitoes all belong to an order called Diptera - which contains over 125,000 known species, and possibly over a million in total. T more PR

MANCHESTER, England, April 4 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * pound sterling30m extension funding for pilot programme that's leveraged regional strengths for innovation Innovation Accelerator Transforms Greater Manchester region: Boosting Economy, Jobs, and Health Outcomes Advanced Diagnostics Accelerator (ADA) is delivering lasting impact in Greater Manchester part of the UK government's Innovation Accelerator programme. It has developed innovative pa more PR

MANCHESTER, England, April 3 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New technology reveals volcanic CO2 emissions could be three time higher than anticipated Estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from volcanoes may have been significantly underestimated, according to new research by The University of Manchester. Published in the journal, Science Advances, scientists have developed an advanced sensor that can detect volcanic gases with rapid speed and p more PR

MANCHESTER, England, April 4 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Pupil wellbeing is more important to parents than Ofsted ratings and grades #BeeWell and the Youth Sports Trust are calling on the government to implement a national wellbeing measurement programme to address the needs of children and young people, after polling found that most parents, guardians and carers consider pupil wellbeing before Ofsted ratings and academic achievement when choosing  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 3 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release: * * * Hidden forces shape plants from the inside out UdeM scientists use a combination of experimental data and modelling to reveal how physical forces help plants to generate their complex 3D shapes. Plants don't just grow, they build. From towering trees to delicate flowers, complex plant shapes are sculpted with remarkable precision. Now a study by biologists and biophysicists at Universite de Montr more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 3 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Mentoring for a successful maternity leave and return to work Mentoring for new mothers can be the difference between a positive and a negative return to work - and should be offered to all employees going on maternity leave, according to new research published this Mother's Day. Researchers from the University of Southampton and Keele University teamed up with a pre and postnatal support company  more PR

GUILFORD, England, April 3 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Bio-based technology successfully recovers up to 95% of high-purity lithium from spent batteries A microbial electrochemical technology capable of recovering 90-95% of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries has been developed by scientists at the University of Surrey. The breakthrough offers a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to conventional recovery methods and could be expanded  more PR

GUILFORD, England, April 3 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Blockchain startups are failing - and it's not because of the technology Up to 90% of blockchain technology initiatives within startup businesses will inevitably fail, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers have exposed a fundamental truth about the technology that many have hailed as the future of business: without strong leadership and a clear vision, startups are  more PR

GUILFORD, England, April 3 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Bringing work home: Dining room tables among the places doubling up as office desks for half of workers Half of people working at home are doing so in the kitchen, on a dining table or in the corner of a room used for other purposes. This is one of the results from the Skills and Employment Survey 2024, the longest-running and most detailed academic study exploring UK workers' experiences. Bringin more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 3 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * AI-driven approach to 3D printing metal 'a game-changer' for manufacturing: Researchers U of T researchers develop new machine learning framework to predict how metal will melt and solidify to find optimal 3D printing conditions By Safa Jinje Researchers at the University of Toronto are leveraging machine learning to improve additive manufacturing - more commonly known as 3D printing. Led by Yu Zou, a  more PR

COVENTRY, England, April 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * The University of Warwick secures pound sterling1.5m for research to tackle the problem of unhealthy jobs The University of Warwick's Institute for Employment Research (IER) has been awarded pound sterling1.5 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to lead a major study on job quality and health. This funding is part of NIHR's pound sterling7 million initiative to ad more PR

COVENTRY, England, April 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * The University of Warwick to partner with Kier to deliver ambitious STEM Connect Programme The University of Warwick's bold vision for new world-leading STEM facilities has taken a significant step forward with Kier appointed as the preferred lead contractor to deliver Phase 1 of the project. This announcement represents a key milestone in the wider Connect Programme which is an unprecedented pou more PR

LONDON, Canada, April 3 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western alum and local historian uncovers rich, forgotten history of Oxford Park Lorraine Tinsley uses research and community engagement to bring London neighbourhood to life By Manreet Birdi As a child in London West in the 1960s, Lorraine Tinsley, BA'76, MA'20, spent her days wandering around the Thames River or Medway Creek with her friends, not returning home until dusk. "Growing up in those years was a dif more PR

LONDON, Canada, April 3 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western researchers uncover potential for Omega-3 to counteract THC effects on fetal development Widely available supplement shows promise protecting offspring from negative effects of cannabis By Cynthia Fazio Previous studies show exposure to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) -- the main psychoactive component in cannabis -- while in utero can lead to lower birth weight and potential heart complications in newborn ani more PR