ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 3 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * AI expert aims to assess heart failure risk 'at the click of a button' By Cathy Majtenyi A moment of profound loss set Blessing Ogbuokiri on a research journey that could change, and perhaps even save, people's lives. After his mother passed due to a heart issue, the Brock University Assistant Professor of Computer Science was inspired to research the use of artificial intelligence to support others facing  more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 3 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Dual-degree opportunities part of enhanced Brock-Portsmouth partnership A new international agreement between Brock University in Canada and the University of Portsmouth in England is opening a world of opportunity for students and strengthening key research connections. The institutions came together this week to formalize a new chapter in their long-standing partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment  more PR

BATHURST, Australia, May 3 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Aged care sector in Deniliquin benefits from portion of $2.25 million funding Charles Sturt's Three Rivers DRH currently has two projects that will benefit the aged care workforce in Deniliquin and surrounding areas. Charles Sturt's Three Rivers DRH to host two events in Deniliquin that are focused on boosting the aged care workforce Two new education spaces will open on Monday 5 May at South more PR

LEICESTER, England, May 3 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Ambitious research project sees communities shape research to solve real-life problems Community organisations across Leicestershire are being offered the chance to steer university research, thanks to a pound sterling2.3 million expansion of a pioneering programme that puts local people at the heart of tackling regional challenges. De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), the University of Leicester and Loug more PR

LEICESTER, England, May 3 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Home washing machines fail to remove important pathogens from textiles Healthcare workers who wash their uniforms at home may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals. That's according to a new study by Professor Katie Laird of De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) which has been published this week in open access journal PLOS One. Professor Laird and her te more PR

OLD ELVET, England, May 3 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening our landmark collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Over the course of her two-day visit, Dr Hartig explored our world-class collections, museums, departments and facilities, and met curators, students and staff at the University, Durham Cathedral and Ushaw College. The visit deepened our institutional collaborations and celebrated the first anniversary of our Memor more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 3 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Nature positive: lots of rhetoric, little reality New research led by Griffith University argues that the term nature positive is being adopted more for political rhetoric and less for any real-life improvement in nature conservation, posing a new risk to biodiversity. The study, published in Nature Portfolio Journal njpBiodiversity explores the tourism sector as an example. The team, led by Emeritus Pr more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 3 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * What Australians really think of nuclear power Support for nuclear power among Australians has fallen, with the numbers of people wanting to maintain Australia's ban growing since Opposition leader Peter Dutton announced his nuclear policy in 2024, the latest National Climate Action Survey shows. "The survey reveals that the logic of investment and risk in nuclear power is not passing most Australians' pub  more PR

NEWPORT, England, May 3 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Sustaining Shropshire support helps fertiliser company grow A family business has been helped to develop its organic-based fertilisers and research feedstocks by the Sustaining Shropshire business development project. LOHAS Recycling, based near Oswestry in Shropshire , specialises in organic waste management. Using advanced enzyme technology, the business, run by husband and wife team Lian and Carlo, shas d more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, May 3 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Nanoparticles hold immense promise in breast cancer battle Recent JCU research shows how nanoparticles can enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. A medical student at James Cook University is showcasing how nanoparticles could enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Each year, over 2.3 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer. A recent article in the Journal of Pers more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 3 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Cooperative Research Centre a care economy boost The care economy is a critical industry, covering all services that support people's well-being from early childhood education to aged care, family services, social housing, mental health and disability support. The Care Economy CRC has been awarded $35m in federal funding through a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grant. The $129 million, 10-year par more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 3 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * McGill researchers develop practical new tool for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment Affordable, efficient, HoLDI-MS will facilitate global monitoring of plastic pollution A team of McGill University researchers has developed a cost-effective, high-throughput technology for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment. These particles are pervasive, posing health and more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 3 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers improve the accuracy of AI writing tools New approach stands to make AI large language models more practical and useful for everyday users A McGill University-led team of researchers has developed a new method that significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of large language models (LLMs) when generating computer code and other structured text. Large language models (LLMs) are powerful  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 3 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Sun safety declining in Canada amid rise in skin cancer cases Authors of new study warn of a concerning trend in sun exposure habits among Canadians, especially young adults Despite decades of public health messaging, Canadians are spending more time in the sun and using less sun protection - raising alarms among researchers as melanoma cases continue to climb. That trend is highlighted in a McGill Univers more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 3 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * "Red Wall" constituencies have most to lose from PIP benefit changes Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could have a "devastating" effect on some of the most deprived communities in northern England, according to a new report. Cuts to PIP payments, which are designed to support people with significant disabilities to live independent lives, will make it harder for those in disa more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 3 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Zero-emission propulsion system successfully tested on research vessel A pioneering pound sterling4.6m project has successfully retrofitted Newcastle University's research vessel, The Princess Royal, with an innovative zero-emission propulsion system. Led by renewable electrification specialist AceOn, with support from experts at Newcastle University, the project developed battery and hydrogen techno more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 3 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Study identifies attitudes towards personal data processing for national security Almost 80 per cent of UK adults support national security agencies collecting and processing personal data to investigate terrorism and serious crime, according to new research by the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) at The Alan Turing Institute, in collaboration with Savanta and Hopkins Van  more PR

LONDON, Canada, May 3 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Strategic investments underscored in Western's 2025-26 budget Board of Governors approves budget aligned with growth, impact goals Western's 2025-26 budget emphasizes research excellence, student support and growth across campus, providing significant funding to sustain key programs despite financial challenges in the higher education sector. The Board of Governors approved plans to invest $943.1 million over the  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Artificial intelligence detects significantly more high-risk pregnancies AI models for analysing ultrasound images can reveal up to 35 per cent more high-risk pregnancies, thereby preventing premature births or birth complications. Using artificial intelligence to analyse ultrasound scans can detect up to 35 per cent more high-risk pregnancies than scans performed by healthcare professiona more PR

BRISTOL, England, May 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Breaking the cycle: supporting young boys in violent homes could prevent relationship violence, study suggests Young men growing up around parents who are physically violent to each other are 43% more likely to carry out violence or abuse in their own relationships, new University of Bristol research has found. This finding could not be explained by other factors in the person's background, and sugg more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, May 3 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Mathematician solves algebra's oldest problem using intriguing new number sequences A UNSW mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra's oldest challenge - solving higher polynomial equations. Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers, such as the degree two polynomial: 1+ 4x - 3x2 = 0. The equations are fundamental to maths as well as science, where they have more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, May 3 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * When weeds team up: biocontrols to curb invasive plants might be helping them instead Trying to curb invasive plants with natural predators such as insects and other herbivores could be helping weeds form unexpected alliances - making them even harder to manage, new research suggests. A new study by UNSW Sydney researchers suggests that introducing herbivorous insects or animals to control invasive more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, May 3 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Before they vote: How schools shape young citizens As politicians continue the campaign trail with carefully scripted messages and media spin, researchers from the University of South Australia say young people are watching - and learning the wrong lessons about democracy. With children and teens already engaging with political issues on social media, the election period is a critical opp more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 3 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Indigenous hub planned for St. George campus The new building will bring together the Centre for Indigenous Studies, First Nations House Indigenous Student Services and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives By Kay Kelly A new Indigenous hub is planned for the University of Toronto's St. George campus - an idea that has been a longstanding vision of Indigenous community members at the university. The proje more PR