BIRMINGHAM, England, May 8 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University enters partnership to become Policing Academic Centre of Excellence * The University has joined forces with the University of Birmingham and the University of Leicester * The consortium of Midlands universities has been selected as one of nine new Policing Academic Centres of Excellence * The Centre will focus on practical ways to support policing in areas like building public trust and preventi more PR

LONDON, England, May 7 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Midwives: critical in every crisis Staff and students at City St George's mark International Day of the Midwife By George Wigmore On International Day of the Midwife, City St George's, University of London celebrated the work of its midwifery staff and researchers. This year's theme is 'Midwives: critical in every crisis', and at City St George's, our staff and students in the Department of Nu more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 7 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Metals and Hormone-Disrupting Substances Pose Real Threat to Sustainable Agriculture and Water Management in Europe The use of animal manure in agriculture appears to be the best choice in terms of metal contamination of our soils Metals and hormone-disrupting substances such as oestrogens present a genuine risk to the sustainability of agriculture and water management in Europe. This is the  more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 7 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * 'Kidneys of the sea' - oyster reefs hiding in plain sight New research led by Griffith University is the first to document multiple tropical oyster reefs across tropical Australia. Oyster reefs are considered the "kidneys of the sea" and play a vital role in coastal health, but have declined by more than 99% in southern and south-eastern Australia and are considered to be functionally extinct. Once thoug more PR

NEWPORT, England, May 8 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Dairy farmers' views sought for precision technology research A researcher at Harper Adams University is asking dairy farmers for their views on the impact of precision technologies on their work. PhD student Joanne Sharpe is looking into the impact of these technologies, which include digital tools and sensors -including wearable devices that monitor cows 24/7. While such technologies are now widely availab more PR

LONDON, England, May 7 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial and Apollo developing potential treatment for pulmonary hypertension By David Silverman A partnership designed to rapidly turn scientific breakthroughs into medicines has yielded a potential treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Imperial College London is working with Apollo Therapeutics to develop a prospective monoclonal antibody treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare  more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, May 7 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * New rainforests needs a 'termite transplant' A new paper based on research in Queensland's Daintree Rainforest suggests 'termite transplants' may be necessary to help regenerating forests thrive. Prof Lucas Cernusak and Dr Alex Cheesman, a Senior Research Fellow at James Cook University, were part of the study, led by scientists from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. They said it's counterin more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 8 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * New formula may reduce shingles, cold sore pain New treatments for shingles and cold sores could be developed following a discovery by scientists at La Trobe University and Melbourne drug company Wintermute Biomedical. Researchers have developed a new treatment formula - known as GS-1 - that could reduce the symptoms and contagiousness of the viruses behind shingles and cold sores. Varicella-Zoster V more PR

LANCASTER, England, May 7 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Long-term field experiment shows combined approach can maximise the benefits of grassland restoration Results from a long-term field experiment shed new light on how grasslands can be restored for nature, the environment, and for farmers. From richer biodiversity and benefits for pollinators, to carbon storage in soils, while balancing hay yields for grazing livestock, the study published in Nature Communicati more PR

LONDON, England, May 7 -- London Business School issued the following news: * * * Who really wins in the AI revolution? Think Ahead panellists discussed the unknowns in the rapidly changing AI landscape The speed of change in the world of AI is so intense that even some algorithms might struggle to keep up with it. So it was worth pausing for an hour or so of reflection and debate at our latest think ahead discussion about "Who really wins in the AI revolution?" Taking part were Nicos Savva more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, May 7 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * "For 'sugar tax' to be truly effective, it must be part of a greater food reform" - expert calls for bigger changes within 'overwhelmingly complex and often misleading food environment' The government announced last week that they are consulting on proposals to extend the sugar tax that is currently applied to fizzy drinks, to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks, as well as non-dairy substitute more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 7 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Breakthrough discovery uses gut bacteria and AI to diagnose a chronic pain syndrome Researchers' identification of a common 'microbiome signature' connected to a chronic pain syndrome could also lead to advances in how the condition is treated McGill University researchers, in collaboration with colleagues in Israel and Ireland, have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identi more PR

PERTH, Australia, May 7 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * Research centre promises to reshape the way we treat diseases Murdoch University scientists are sharpening their focus on the development of personalised treatments for rare and inherited diseases with the launch of the Personalised Medicine Centre (PMC). The collaborative research centre between Murdoch University and the Perron Institute was formerly known as the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Ther more PR

SINGAPORE, May 7 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * New NUS Sustainable Futures initiative builds on interdisciplinary research and cross-sector collaborations to drive sustainability research and education NUS will invest S$10 million to support research and training programmes under the initiative The National University of Singapore (NUS) today announced the launch of NUS Sustainable Futures (NUS SF), a whole-of-university initiative bringing  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 8 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * New UK Multidisciplinary Centre for Neuromorphic Computing to be led by Aston University and funded by EPSRC * Aston University to lead the UK's new centre to pioneer brain-inspired, energy-efficient computing technologies * The initiative will receive pound sterling5.6 million over four years from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council * The aim of the centre is to become a focal point for netw more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 7 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * New book outlines why Basic Income could be the solution to poverty and inequality Public policy experts at Northumbria University, whose research focuses on welfare reform as a means of tackling poverty and inequality, are preparing for the publication of a new book which examines the case for the introduction of a Basic Income. Containing the latest research, analysis and insights from re more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 7 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Toolkit shares real lessons from the frontlines of plastic recovery The team behind a circular economy initiative aimed at tackling plastic pollution, which includes experts from Northumbria University, is celebrating the launch of a toolkit designed to provide practical guidance on setting up recycling schemes across the world. The Flipflopi Project based in East Africa promotes solutions  more PR

HONG KONG, May 8 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU research unveils hidden microbial threats to ecosystem caused by plastic waste, urging global collaboration to track harmful microbiomes Four hundred million tonnes of plastic waste are produced every year worldwide. More than seven billion tonnes have been generated in total to-date, with less than 10% having been recycled and about 80% accumulating in the environment. While discussion abo more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, May 7 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth announced as one of nine Policing Academic Centres of Excellence (P-ACEs) The University of Portsmouth to become one of only nine centres of excellence for policing in the UK, following pound sterling4.5 million in funding from UKRI and the NPCC The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), have funded pound sterling4.5 million to launch more PR

LONDON, England, May 7 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * New algorithms can help GPs predict which of their patients have undiagnosed cancer Two new advanced predictive algorithms use information about a person's health conditions and simple blood tests to accurately predict a patient's chances of having a currently undiagnosed cancer, including hard to diagnose liver and oral cancers. The NHS currently uses prediction algorithms, such as the QCancer scores more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 7 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Radboud scientists develop new mathematical model for transfer learning in neural networks Alessandro Ingrosso, researcher at the Donders Institute for Neuroscience, has developed a new mathematical method in collaboration with colleagues in two Italian research institutions, which enables the prediction of the effectiveness of transfer learning in neural networks. The problem of limited data AI systems  more PR

LONDON, England, May 7 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Research explores how the EU can improve its regulatory framework to drive pharmaceutical innovation Bayes research examines how European pharmaceutical framework can establish competitive advantages for improved access to new medicines. By Hamish Armstrong New research from Bayes Business School, in collaboration with biopharmaceuticals company Merck KGaA, suggests member states from the Europ more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 8 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Startup protects thousands of Danes from digital fraud Meet the Student Startup of the Year 2025, Skjoldet (the Shield), which fights phishing and fake online stores using advanced AI technology. A year ago, a friend of Magnus Stjernborg Koch's mother received an email that looked like it was sent from Brobizz--a Danish all-in-one toll payment solution. The email said that her Brobizz was  more PR

GUELPH, Ontario, May 7 -- The University of Guelph issued the following news release: * * * U of G Researchers Explore Techniques to Transform Environmental Monitoring At the core of this research program is a partnership between the University of Guelph and Ecological and Regulatory Solutions. A cross-functional research program at the University of Guelph might hold the key to better environmental health assessments. Dr. Robert Hanner, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology,  more PR

LONDON, England, May 7 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * AI model trained on de-identified data from 57 million people An artificial intelligence (AI) model is being trained on a set of NHS data for 57 million people in England, from which personal information has been stripped away, in a world-first pilot project run by researchers at UCL and King's College London. The model could transform patient care, identifying opportunities where early interventions mig more PR

LONDON, England, May 7 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Feat of 'dung-gineering' turns cow manure into one of world's most used materials A new technique to extract tiny cellulose strands from cow dung and turn them into manufacturing-grade cellulose, currently used to make everything from surgical masks to food packaging, has been developed by researchers from UCL and Edinburgh Napier University. The study, published in The Journal of Cleaner Production, des more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, May 7 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Floro Cubelo, MPH, 16 May 2025: Nurse labour migration model supports ethical, systematic and transparent recruitment of internationally educated nurses The doctoral dissertation in the field of Nursing Science will be examined at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kuopio Campus. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? Filipino nurses  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, May 7 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Teemu Rintala, MSc (Tech), 16 May 2025: Artificial intelligence for omics-driven patient stratification and precision medicine The doctoral dissertation in the field of Computational Biomedicine will be examined at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kuopio campus. The public examination will be streamed online. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to stu more PR

EXETER, England, May 7 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Coastal mega-cities expose wildlife to 'relentless' boat traffic Coastal mega-cities expose ocean wildlife and habitats to "relentless" boat traffic, new research shows. The study focussed on China's Greater Bay Area, a coastal megalopolis encompassing Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. With about 86 million people, the Greater Bay Area has the largest population and the second-largest economy of any bay in the more PR

EXETER, England, May 7 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Laws governing finance and investment can help to protect society from dangers of quantum computing, study shows Existing legislation which governs finance and investment can help to protect society from the dangers associated with advances in quantum computing, a new study shows. Fiduciary law could support the technology to be used in a legally, ethically, and socially acceptable way. It is hoped quantum c more PR

EXETER, England, May 7 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Rural areas are crucial for national economic success but underfunded, new analysis shows England's rural councils play a crucial role in the country's economic and environmental success, but are underfunded compared to other areas, a new report shows. The research highlights how large "shire" local authorities are on the frontline of national food production, water security and nature recovery. But the ave more PR

LONDON, England, May 8 -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: * * * University of Greenwich partners with Syntech Biofuel to drive sustainability and student engagement The energy company, based in the Southeast of England, produce 100% sustainable synergy biofuel, known as Syntech ASB (Advanced Smart Biofuel), making it the most sustainable biofuel available in the UK. The University of Greenwich is delighted to partner with Syntech Biofuel, a renewable energy company bas more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, May 7 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * New chronic pain therapy retrains the brain to process emotions UNSW and NeuRA researchers have created an effective therapy for chronic pain that reduces pain intensity by focusing on emotional regulation. A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting emotional processing is key to treating and managing chronic pain. The study is based on a random more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, May 7 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Is virtual-only couture the new clothing craze? New research proposes virtual-only clothing could be a cleaner opportunity for the fashion industry As fast fashion continues to fill wardrobes and landfills at a staggering pace, new research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that the future of fashion might lie not in fabric, but in pixels. In a multi-study paper published in the Internationa more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 7 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Replanted rainforests may benefit from termite transplants Despite a bad reputation for their destructive abilities, termite 'transplants' may be necessary to give regenerated rainforests a boost. A multi-year study in the Daintree region led by visiting University of Queensland academic Dr Baptiste Wijas found termites were not thriving in former farmland replanted with rainforest species. Dr Wijas, more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 7 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * New centre for brain inspired computer technologies The UK is getting a new centre to pioneer brain-inspired, energy-efficient computing technologies. The University of Southampton will be part of the UK Multidisciplinary Centre for Neuromorphic Computing, led by Aston University. The centre will receive pound sterling5.6m over four years from the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Cou more PR

GUILFORD, England, May 7 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Scientists discover the genes that influence when babies start walking The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes, according to new research from the University of Surrey. In the first study of its kind, scientists analysed the genetic information of more than 70,000 infants. They identified 11 genetic markers influencing when babies start walking, thus offe more PR

COVENTRY, England, May 8 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * New trial empowers women to choose how to deliver big babies Published in The Lancet, findings from The Big Baby Trial led by The University of Warwick, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) and the Perinatal Institute, provides crucial new information to help women choose how to safely deliver babies suspected to be large for their age. At birth, large babies are at risk  more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, May 8 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Research finds parents' screen time may hinder child development New study reveals parents' use of technology in front of children can negatively impact their development University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have found parents' use of technology in their child's presence was associated with poorer cognition and social behaviour outcomes and increased screen time among young children.  more PR

LONDON, Canada, May 7 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Arctic fossils reveal world's oldest salmon and carp relatives Western researchers uncover an ancient polar ecosystem - and surprising birthplace for familiar fish By Jeff Renaud Most people picture the time of dinosaurs as a steamy, tropical world. But during the Late Cretaceous period, northern Alaska was a different kind of wild. Located far above the Arctic Circle, it endured months of winter darkness and freez more PR

LONDON, Canada, May 7 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Ivey prof probes power and peril of office nicknames Zhe Zhang studies how nicknames can impact professional relationships, work environments From "Kate the Great" to "Neutron Jack," nicknames are often a staple of office culture. But do they truly belong in a professional setting? Ivey marketing professor Zhe Zhang partnered with Shuili Du from the University of New Hampshire on a new study, published in Harvard B more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 7 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * How individuals grasp an object may offer simpler diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder Getting a timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is a major challenge, but new research out of York University shows that how young adults, and potentially children, grasp objects could offer a simpler way to diagnose someone on the autism spectrum. The team, part of an international collaboration, used machine lear more PR