AALTO, Finland, April 25 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * 'The students' work will have a concrete impact on the development of Porvoo Art Factory's operations' A multidisciplinary Aalto student team developed future scenarios for the Art Factory Porvoo Art Factory is a cultural and events centre in a former factory building in the centre of Porvoo. The Art Factory has several different actors, the most important of which in this student project were the City of  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 25 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University-led research calls for more advice for young adults amid rise in dry eye disease * Dry eye disease, where the eye makes only poor-quality tears, is a growing problem in adults aged 18-25 * The new study led by researchers at Aston University found that in 90% of study participants, their eyes showed at least one sign of dry eye disease * Aston University's Dr Rachel Casemore suggests frequent more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, April 25 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Humanity's recent history leaves marks in deep marine sediments A study led by the Spanish Oceanography Institute, with the involvement of the UAB, reconstructs the recent history of marine contaminants such as metals and microplastics in the deep sediments of the Mediterranean and Cantabrian Seas. The industrialisation, construction of dams and production of plastics have left a persistent r more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 25 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * RESEARCH RETROSPECTIVE: From lab to market By Cathy Majtenyi In 1991, Susan Clark accepted a proposal that set Brock on a path to decades of impactful industry collaborations. The then-Vice President, Academic had a meeting with scientist Erica Besso, a former program officer with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), a federal granting agency. Besso told Clark and the more PR

CRANFIELD, England, April 25 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield partners with Lincoln College International to build skills in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Lincoln College International (LCI) has partnered with Cranfield University to deliver joint education and training opportunities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to strengthen technical education and develop world-class, industry-driven training programmes in areas such as Ae more PR

CRANFIELD, England, April 25 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Study sinks its teeth into human-animal gladiatorial combat * Research uncovers first ever physical evidence of human-animal combat in Roman times * 3D bone analysis uncovered big cat markings An exciting new research study has uncovered the first ever physical evidence for human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman era. Detailed analysis of bite marks on the pelvis of a skeleton exhumed from a more PR

OLD ELVET, England, April 25 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Empathic comforting varies more within bonobo and chimpanzee species than between them Researchers have offered new insight into how our closest ape relatives - bonobos and chimpanzees - show empathy towards each other through consolatory behaviours. Psychologists observed the behaviour of 90 sanctuary-living apes to establish whether bonobos were more likely than chimpanzees to comfort others in distress.  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 25 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Four NRO Grants Awarded to Educational Innovations in Utrecht The Nationaal Regieorgaan Onderwijsonderzoek (NRO) launched the research grant "Insight into Educational Innovation" to enhance knowledge on the effective principles behind educational innovations. By studying these innovations in various educational contexts and highlighting their tangible outcomes, they can also be adopted by other education more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 25 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Globally renowned immunologist to deliver annual Aston University Distinguished Lecture on cancer diagnostics * Professor Magdalena Plebanski will present the annual Aston University Distinguished Lecture on 30 April 2025 * 'Cancer Diagnostics and Therapies: Harnessing Multidisciplinary Innovation' will look at advances in cancer treatment * Professor Plebanski is widely recognised for her groundbreaking cont more PR

NEWPORT, England, April 25 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * New connections forged as Vice-Chancellor visits India New connections have been forged and old friendships strengthened in a visit to India by Harper Adams University's Vice-Chancellor and International staff. Vice-Chancellor Professor Ken Sloan and International Officer Yatin Gupta took part in the wide-ranging visit, which saw Professor Sloan speaking with Indian Government officials, representatives of more PR

EXETER, England, April 25 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Historic four-minute mile female record attempt underpinned by Exeter research Experts at the University of Exeter will work alongside Nike, and elite runner Faith Kipyegon to support her historic bid to become the first female to run a sub-four-minute mile The Exeter scientists are integral parts of Nike's performance team, adding their scientific expertise to enhance the Kenyan runner's attempt. They hav more PR

HONG KONG, April 25 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed's global collaborative study finds single-dose baloxavir reduces household influenza transmission A landmark study published in The New England Journal of Medicine [link to the publication] reveals that a single oral dose of baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) significantly reduces the transmission of influenza within households, marking a major advancement in influenza management. Conducted by an in more PR

LEEDS, England, April 25 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Leeds Trinity University hosts Race, Equity and Social Justice Conference for eighth year running Leeds Trinity University hosted its eighth annual Race, Equity and Social Justice Conference on Wednesday 23 April at the Main Campus in Horsforth. The 2025 Conference covered the theme of Looking backwards to look forward and welcomed speakers and guests to discuss taking action against racism, protecting stu more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, April 25 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Temporary committee on collaborations publishes advice How can the university decide which partners to work with and why? This is a question many of us have, both within and outside our community. The advice presented by the Temporary Committee on Assessing Ethical Aspects of Collaborations should provide answers. The report contains specific suggestions on how to assess current and future partnerships. T more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, April 25 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Liverpool clinical trial aims to advance life-changing treatment for a deadly parasitic disease A clinical trial is underway in Liverpool, bringing together NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG), the University of Liverpool, and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), a medical research non-profit organisation, in the effort to address visceral leishmaniasis - one of the w more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, April 25 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * CoNAS Annual Report 2024 By Hasifa Kabejja The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) is one of the 9 constituent colleges of Makerere University, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and education in Uganda. Comprising two schools and seven departments, CoNAS offers cutting-edge research and academic programs across diverse fields, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biological sciences. The  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 25 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Our brains can communicate wordlessly, through our eyes Psychologists show that we can read intentions from one another's gazes McGill researchers have demonstrated something long assumed: that glances can transmit information about one's mental state to others without a single word being exchanged. They speculate that this primal ability may have played a role in assuring survival of human society at ti more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 25 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers identify two new crocodile species The unexpected discovery on Mexican islands in the Caribbean makes it crucial to conserve the animals' habitats, Professor Hans Larsson says McGill University researchers, in collaboration with Mexican scientists, have discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles, one living on the island of Cozumel and the other on the atoll of Banco Chinchorro,  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 25 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Artistic exchanges during the Cold War A new project examines how links between the former Eastern Bloc and Northern Africa have shaped modern art. Overlooked impact Artistic Exchanges in the Global Cold War: Eastern Bloc-Northern Africa, 1940s-1980s is led by Dr Katarzyna Falecka, Lecturer in Art History, in Newcastle University's Fine Art Department, and is funded by the Arts and Humanities Res more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 25 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Stress of school refusal causes parents' mental health to deteriorate 'School system rife with blame' could threaten parents' mental health when their children struggle with attendance, Newcastle University research has revealed. Parents of young people who have problems attending school regularly feel the effects of school distress across all aspects of their lives, rating it more stressful than  more PR

HONG KONG, April 25 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU becomes Hong Kong's first tertiary institution supported by China National Arts Fund to nurture digital art curation talents The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has become Hong Kong's first tertiary institution to receive funding from the prestigious China National Arts Fund 2025 under the art talents training category. The funded Digital Art Curation Talents Training Programme  more PR

HONG KONG, April 25 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU develops innovative Language Model Linguistic Personality Assessment system, advancing AI for diverse applications in manufacturing, business and education Large language models (LLMs) are at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and have been widely used for conversational interactions. However, assessing the personality of a given LLM remains a significant challenge. A research more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 25 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Step inside DTU's newest research building Building 313 is unique. Half wood and half concrete, the building houses a world-class electron microscope, and is also where theorists and practitioners meet. In 2019, the idea for Building 313 began to evolve in DTU's Campus Service. They wanted to build an extraordinary building that housed research facilities, encouraged interdisciplinary co more PR

MUNICH, Germany, April 25 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM and Akademie der Bildenden Kunste launch a joint project with Haus der Kunst Astrophysics and art cooperate on dark matter and neutrinos Astroparticle physics researchers researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and artists from the Academy of Fine Arts Munich (AdBK) and the Haus der Kunst are working together on a cross-disciplinary project: TUM's Collaborative Research Cent more PR

MUNICH, Germany, April 25 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Citizen Science project "Mein Baum" Contributing to Sustainable Urban Planning via Smartphone App Trees reduce heat pollution in cities, provide us with oxygen, and bind climate-damaging Carbon dioxide. However, it is currently unclear which and how many trees grow in urban areas and how much this stock can help with climate adaptation. In collaboration with the Technical University of Munich (TU more PR

MUNICH, Germany, April 25 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Preventing harmful protein aggregation Synthetic Peptides as basis for multifunctional drugs in Parkinson's disease In Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and type 2 diabetes, harmful protein aggregates and deposits, known as amyloid plaques, develop. There is also much evidence that these three diseases are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. A research team led by the Technical University of Munich  more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, April 25 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * University supporting development of new pound sterling1m concrete plant Representatives from Innovate UK have visited a pioneering pound sterling1 million low-carbon concrete facility on Teesside, run by recycling specialists Scott Bros, which has been developed with the support of Teesside University. Scott Bros, in collaboration with Teesside University, has successfully reduced the reliance o more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 25 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release: * * * UdeM launches $25 million philanthropic initiative to recruit top research talent Part of the 'Brave the Way' campaign, the new funding drive is supported by generous donors. As many research institutions around the world face rising tensions disrupting the practice of science, Universite de Montreal today announces a $25-million funding drive backed by generous sponsors that aims to recruit top more PR

LONDON, England, April 25 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * New clues as to why drugs are effective for Alzheimer's disease A team of scientists including UCL researchers has tested four anti-amyloid Alzheimer's therapeutics to find out how the drugs bind to toxic amyloid beta protein to tackle the disease. Using new, highly sensitive methods, the researchers detected and visualised how amyloid beta protein - a plaque that builds up in the brains of people wit more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, April 25 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * New Body-Fluid Biomarker for Parkinson's Disease Discovered A misfolded protein facilitates reliable diagnosis even in the early stages of Parkinson's disease in body fluids. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is usually diagnosed in its late stage on the basis of clinical symptoms, mainly motor disorders. By this point, however, the brain is already severely and irreparably d more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 25 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * New UK Centre hopes to change public attitudes towards grief Grief affects everyone but is still very much a taboo subject in the UK. A new Centre - the first of its kind in the UK - hopes to shift public attitudes towards grief and create communities that are compassionate and connected in their support of people who are bereaved. The Centre for Grief Research and Community Engagement (Grief Cent more PR

BRISTOL, England, April 25 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Scientists repurpose gene editing tool to help uncover hidden microbial diversity Pioneering research has repurposed a gene editing tool to help shed light on the true biodiversity present in natural environments. The study, led by the University of Bristol and published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, could help pave the way for more productive soils and improved health. Microscopic  more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 25 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Researchers create 'super stem cells', seeing potential for improved fertility treatment The 'super stem cells' perform better than regular stem cells, being able to develop into many different cell types, researchers from the University of Copenhagen find, with many potential applications, including improved IVF treatment. Imagine if reducing your caloric intake could make you younger? This is alm more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, April 25 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Global survey highlights the challenges of VR-haptic technology in dental education A recent global survey of 156 institutions reveals strong interest in VR-haptic technology for dental training, yet significant barriers impede widespread adoption. The study was led by the University of Eastern Finland and published in Frontiers in Dental Medicine. Combining virtual reality with force feedback, VR more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, April 25 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * High prices despite a lack of proven efficacy Study by FAU researchers about digital health applications Whether it's for a smartphone, tablet or as a web-based application on a PC: Physicians in Germany have been able to prescribe something known as digital health applications ("digitale Gesundheitsanwendungen - DiGA") for more than four years now. However, since their introduction, DiGA, whic more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, April 25 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Security policy: Merging widely varied perspectives Ten FAU experts involved in newly established Bavarian research alliance Within a matter of weeks, US President Trump has turned the security policy of his country on its head, demonstrating the complexity of the dynamics concerning peace, conflicts and security across the globe. These dynamics are the focus of the newly founded Bavarian resea more PR

EXETER, England, April 25 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Monkey database reveals shift towards open science A database about monkey behaviour reveals how science is evolving towards a more open, collaborative approach. MacaqueNet contains social behavioural data from 14 of the world's 24 species of macaque. Established in 2017, MacaqueNet has grown into a platform for truly global collaboration, with over 100 members based at 58 institutes across five continent more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 25 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * 'Red Pockets' blends memoir, history and environmental exploration A book by a UofG environmental expert that has been described as a 'haunting blend of memoir, cultural history and environmental exploration' is now out. A book by a UofG environmental expert that has been described as a 'haunting blend of memoir, cultural history and environmental exploration' is now out. In Red Pockets, Alice Mah, Pro more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, April 25 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Study exposes magicians' misconceptions about why their tricks work Research compared insights from performers and the public People's perceptions of magic tricks and why they are effective are often in direct contrast to how magicians feel their performances are being received by their audiences, new research has suggested. Through a series of experiments, experts in the psychology of magic tested a  more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, April 25 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * New research highlights challenging landscape for microbusinesses to adopt new technologies New research from the University of Salford has highlighted more than half (57%) of microbusinesses in the Greater Manchester region are struggling to adopt new technologies due to time constraints, while 43% face barriers accessing adequate training, which could be hindering UK productivity during a ti more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, April 25 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Birds hold remarkable clues to fighting human and animal infections Australian and Dutch researchers have uncovered a remarkable evolutionary adaptation in birds that could hold vital clues for combating avian flu and respiratory infections in humans, including pneumonia and COVID-19. The research, published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, investigates the molecul more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 25 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * African scientist receives prestigious German research accolade Alexander Humboldt Award bestowed on pharmacogeneticist Prof. Collen Masimirembwa for dedication to ensuring Africans receive safe, efficacious medicines. The work of Professor Collen Masimirembwa combines human genetics, drug metabolism, and pharmacokinetics research in predicting drug response. One important result of  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 25 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Does modern life keep us up at night? Study puts popular sleep myth to rest Despite concern that our hectic, modern lives are robbing us of rest, U of T researchers find that people in industrial societies are actually sleeping longer and more efficiently By Sharon Aschaiek Between the proliferation of screens and the pressures of the daily grind, it can feel like getting a good night's sleep is harder more PR

COVENTRY, England, April 25 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: * * * Removing career barriers for working-class women By Yumna Arif When people think about discrimination in the workplace, they often focus on one specific issue, such as gender or ethnicity. This narrow lens poses a significant problem. People aren't defined by just one characteristic, and neither are the barriers nor challenges they face in both their social, academic and professional wo more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, April 25 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Ancient giant kangaroos stayed close to home. That made it easier for them to become extinct. Game-changing new technology gives astounding insights into the lives of marsupial megafauna: what they ate, where they moved, how they died A new study that uses technology likened to an 'ancient GPS' has for the first time provided an insight into the ancient behaviour of the extinct species of more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, April 25 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * Babies follow social cues despite trauma Babies living as refugees have some of the same social skills as children with more secure home conditions. This is shown by a new study that researchers from Uppsala University have conducted in cooperation with colleagues in Uganda, Zimbabwe and Bhutan. Over 800 children participated in the study, making it one of the largest infant studies ever conducted using e more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, April 25 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Using AI and data analysis to tackle drug-resistant epilepsy - Swansea University and King's College London secure pound sterling1.1 million funding A new research collaboration between Swansea University and King's College London has been awarded a prestigious Medical Research Council project grant to improve outcomes for people living with drug-resistant epilepsy. The partnership brings together clinicians, dat more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 25 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Futures of Palestine: Imagining Justice Reflections on a public meeting, 7 April 2025. What if your family lived in Gaza or Tel Aviv? What if your parents are both Palestinian and Israeli? These are not abstract questions - they reflect the lived reality of many who are caught in the tragic entanglement of Israel and Palestine. The human losses of this decades-long struggle is immense, and groups of peo more PR

LONDON, Canada, April 25 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * 'You are our critical partners': President Alan Shepard encourages community to innovate together Engage Western draws more than 500 business, non-profit leaders By Colleen MacDonald "London and Western work well together. That's fantastic, because it's a complicated time. In our world today, the risks, the threats and the challenges abound." Western President Alan Shepard rallied a crowd of more than 500 guest more PR