EXETER, England, July 17 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * 2.4 million pounds to expand research to spot early cancer warning signs in routine blood tests By Louise Vennells A pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has received pound sterling2.4 million to roll out, and test it is working. The NHS Cancer Programme, supported by SBRI Healthcare and the Accelerated Access Collaborative, has awarded the funding to the U more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Music may reduce distress for dementia patients Research finds music therapy could be used on NHS wards as an alternative to drugs * A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS's most vulnerable patients. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust have piloted a music th more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 17 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * UK sustainable bioenergy voucher scheme launched to encourage businesses to collaborate with researchers * Supergen Bioenergy Hub which is based at Aston University has launched an incentive scheme * The aim is to encourage more industry and research partnerships * Vouchers worth up to pound sterling15,000 will help cover costs such as business expenses and expertise of a postdoctoral researcher. * Businesse more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Barcelona could suffer heat waves up to 6-C more intense by the end of the century Heat waves that already affect the population of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB) could significantly intensify in the future, with temperature increases of up to 6-C and a general reduction in relative humidity in cities by the end of the century. This is shown in a study carried out by ICTA- more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Average Dutchman has some 568 acquaintances. 'Large network is valuable.' Young people, working people, those with higher education and people with high incomes have the largest social networks. Having a larger network is useful. 'It can help in finding work or social support,' said Bas Hofstra, a sociologist at Radboud University. 'People with a smaller network often have a harder time.' We al more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, July 17 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * New centre for brain stimulation device-based therapies A new research centre aims to develop brain stimulation devices to treat conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy. The Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Restorative Neural Dynamics will receive up to pound sterling50 million over 14 years, and will be led by researchers at Cardiff Universit more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * The City Law School academics debate the role of UN human rights monitoring body in minority rights protection Dr Lilija Alijeva and Professor Tawhida Ahmed host the Elected United Nations Human Rights Committee Member, Professor Yvonne Donders, at the DiverCity Workshop 2025. By Shamim Quadir On Tuesday 10 June, Presidential Fellow Dr Lilija Alijeva and Professor Tawhida Ahmed hosted, online more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 (TNSrpt) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Journalists in the 2020s: Two thirds of UK journalists experience hate speech, finds new study New report co-produced by City St George's journalism academics reveals demographics, contract types and opinions around use of AI and editorial ethics, among other topics. By Eve Lacroix Two thirds of journalists in the UK have experienced hate speech, according to a new report co-edited b more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Peer support, EMDR and body scanning: MediaStrong 2025 highlights solutions to protect journalists' mental health The third MediaStrong symposium brought together journalists and mental health professionals to share personal experiences and strategies for protecting media workers' mental wellbeing. By Eve Lacroix City St George's, University of London welcomed back the MediaStrong symposium f more PR

CRANFIELD, England, July 17 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield technician wins prestigious Papin Prize A Cranfield University technician has won a national award at the 2025 UK Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS), recognising her outstanding contributions to science and education. Hannah Charlotte-Smith, Senior Science Technician in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, was named winner of the Apprentice category at this year's Papin  more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, July 17 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * Dr Bhutta Wins Virchow Prize 2025 for Global Health Dr Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development at the Aga Khan University (AKU), has been bestowed with the esteemed Virchow Prize 2025. This major international award recognizes his pioneering, lifelong leadership in advancing maternal, newborn, and child health equity through community-centred, evidence-based rese more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, July 17 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * From classroom to control room: Ontario Tech fast-tracks mid-career talent into Canada's nuclear sector University partners with Palette Skills to launch nuclear career accelerator * With Canada actively expanding its nuclear energy capacity and targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the demand for nuclear expertise is surging. Projects like reactor recommissioning, new nuclear stations an more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry Cutting-edge dental technology may accelerate healing after procedures by promoting cellular health through light therapy. New Griffith University research investigated how the Nuralyte(TM) device, similar in size to an electric toothbrush, enhanced mitochondrial respiration and stimulated gene expression in bone- more PR

REGINA, Saskatchewan, July 17 -- The University of Regina issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking U of R research project aims to combat Saskatchewan's alarming HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C rates Saskatchewan's rates of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C infections are among the highest in Canada. In response, Dr. Andrew Eaton, associate professor in the University of Regina's Faculty of Social Work, and Shiny Mary Varghese, executive director of AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, July 17 -- Holland College issued the following news release: * * * CSK Receives National Research Grant Canada's Smartest Kitchen (CSK), the research arm of Holland College's Culinary Institute of Canada, has been awarded more than $185,000 through a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council's Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) grant. ARTI grants support the purchase of research equipment to foster and enhance the capacity of colleges  more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * AI can identify hidden heart valve defects from a patient's ECG By Samantha Rey An AI algorithm could help to predict which patients might develop significant heart problems years in advance, just based on ECG readings. In a study, published today in The European Heart Journal, researchers found that their AI could spot very early changes in the heart's structure from an ECG, a common test which sh more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * Interbreeding with Neanderthals may be responsible for modern-day brain condition, SFU study finds By Courtney Lust A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the likely origin of a neurological condition estimated to impact up to one per cent of people today. The study, published this week in the journal Evolut more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, July 17 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * International scholars converge on StFX for symposium on cinematic mothers in Latin American cultures Scholars from universities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina converged on StFX earlier this month for a four-day symposium focused on "Cinematic Mothers: Mothering and Motherhood in Contemporary Latin American Cultures." The event was organized by Dr. Maria Sole more PR

GUELPH, Ontario, July 17 -- The University of Guelph issued the following news release: * * * Investing in a Resilient Agri-Food Sector: Province Powering U of G Research With $ 5.4M A strong local food supply that protects farmers, the supply chain and the environment: that's the goal of $5.4 million in provincial funding for 28 University of Guelph research projects.* The investment comes from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alli more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Warming oceans a turn-off for female Critically Endangered sharks Critically Endangered female angelsharks (Squatina squatina) are changing normal mating routines in warming oceans as they prioritise staying cool over visiting breeding grounds when things get too hot. These changes are creating a potential mismatch in the mating behaviours between the sexes of angelshark that could have severe conse more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * We shouldn't ban smartphones in the classroom for older teens, new research reveals A new study challenges the belief that banning smartphones in classrooms improves older teenagers' academic attainment. Instead, it shows that when teachers actively integrate smartphones into lessons, they can enhance learning and narrow academic gaps. The more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 17 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Grants Management Through Institutional Collaboration and Capacity Building By Ritah Namisango As the funding to the higher education sector keeps on reducing due to competing priorities, universities are implored to come up with structures and strategies to attract and win research grants. Key findings indicate that universities with institutionalized grant management offices, strong and coordin more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 17 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * ARC Future Fellow to mathematically model how living things develop their shape Understanding of nature and biology will be advanced over the next four years, thanks to an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship to develop targeted mathematical tools and machine learning algorithms. Professor Hamid Laga, from Murdoch University's School of Information Technology, was awarded the 2025 ARC Future Fellowship  more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 17 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * Solar farms look like lakes to birds - and it's messing with their migrations Murdoch University researchers call for wildlife-friendly solar farm design to protect biodiversity amid global renewable energy expansion. Solar energy plays a central role in the race toward a low-carbon future. But while solar farms help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a new study warns that their rapid expansion may come at a cost more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 17 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * WA-first research project to track calves of resilient Nguni cattle breed Murdoch University has welcomed the first calves in an innovative new breeding and research program, marking the introduction of the Nguni cattle breed to Western Australia. The cattle will be used for veterinary teaching purposes and as part of a special research project undertaken by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students to determine th more PR

SINGAPORE, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: * * * International study shows impact of social media on young people The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviours among young people, reveals a new report by NTU Singapore and Singapore-based research agency Research Network, in collaboration with US-based AI platform ListenLabs.ai. The study, conducted across Singapore and Aust more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Eight babies born after Mitochondrial donation The UK's pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows. All eight babies show no signs of having mitochondrial DNA disease. The babies, four girls and four boys, including one set of identical twins, were born to seven women at high  more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, July 17 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Why nuclear engineers are essential to Canada's clean-energy future With governments and industries increasingly turning to nuclear power to expand grid capacity and meet clean-energy targets, a leading Ontario Tech University engineering researcher says Canada must act now to build the workforce that will power that future. Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean of Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Enginee more PR

HONG KONG, July 17 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU initiates cognitive remediation programme using memory encoding strategies to provide early intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment With its ageing population, the prevalence of dementia in Hong Kong is expected to increase. Healthcare researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed an innovative mobile application-based cognitive remediation pr more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * New international project explores how remittances can boost climate resilience in Africa Queen Mary researchers join global team to address climate change impacts on food security and livelihoods * A major new research project, Remitting for Resilience (R2), has been launched to explore how the money and resources sent home by migrants, known as remittances, can strengthen the resilience of communi more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Everyone needs a valid will, or the state decides who gets what Queensland's Succession Act sets out who inherits the estate of a person who dies without a valid will, highlighting the importance of having a valid will to ensure your wishes are carried out and the need to consider the potential benefits but also the clear risks involved with the emergence of electronic wills, say  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 17 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Erasmus+ grant awarded for four international mobility projects Four projects at Radboud University have been awarded an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) grant, The total award of around 165000 euros will enable 35 students and staff to go abroad in order to participate in international study, internships, teaching, and research. The Erasmus+ ICM programme supports academic collaboration wit more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 17 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Repatriation of cultural artefacts to Indonesia's Warloka community facilitated by UofG A major repatriation effort that saw the formal return of a collection of cultural artefacts to the Warloka community in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, was facilitated by the University of Glasgow. The items, weighing approximately 40 kilograms and categorized into 15 types, including jewelry, tools, ceramics, pottery, coins more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 17 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: * * * POCKET CLASS: Why collaboration isn't always the best move By Lisa Weighton When Dr. Amy Zidulka and Dr. Ingrid Kajzer Mitchell began their research on interorganizational collaboration - the act of organizations working with others to produce or create something - they noticed something that caught their attention. "While much of the literature talks about what professionals should do to improve more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 17 (TNSrpt) -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news: * * * A partnership to diversify revenue and reduce risk A Saint Mary's team is using AI technology to provide solutions * The Citco Group of Companies (Citco) is a global network of independent firms. To diversify their revenue streams within the fund administration sector, Citco wanted to develop a document scraping application powered by generative AI. To bring this vision to life, Citco partne more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 17 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * SFU teams up with Fraser Health to launch new health research institute By Sam Smith Simon Fraser University is partnering with Fraser Health to launch a new health research institute aimed at tackling some of the most pressing health issues across the region. The SFU-FH Health Research Institute (SFHRI) will bring together expertise from the two institutions to build collaboration and expand rese more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, July 17 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Simple texting platform helps farmers adopt greener methods, McGill-led study finds Farmers in Tanzania were more likely to adopt climate-friendly techniques when given the chance to exchange ideas with their peers * Farmers who exchanged text messages with peers were significantly more likely to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, highlighting the power of peer learning in digital formats more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Fossilised oysters hold key to mass extinction, study finds Reconstruction of ocean pH finds rapid acidification of oceans caused by massive and sudden CO2 rise caused a mass extinction event 201 million years ago * In the first and only reconstruction of ocean pH ever carried out, new research from the University of St Andrews and the University of Birmingham has discovered that a rapid a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 17 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * A partnership to drive disruptive innovation in carbon recycling The project is based on a technology using Niobium-based perovskite, which can convert CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO). * A major advantage of this closed-loop carbon-recycling approach lies in its applicability to retrofit existing industrial processes. The University of Birmingham, UK, and Brazilian-based CBMM, have partnered on a pr more PR

BRISTOL, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Ancient giant marine reptile relied on stealth while hunting in darkness A new study has uncovered evidence that a giant marine reptile from the Early Jurassic period used stealth to hunt its prey in deep or dark waters - much like owls on land today. The research, published today in Nature, investigates a meter-long flipper from a Temnodontosaurus - a giant ichthyosaur - with uniquely pr more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Bacteria from cows show promising results in treating MRSA infections Goats, horses and cows carry a bacterium that could become an effective weapon against increased antibiotic resistance in society. New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that signaling molecules from this bacterium can treat infections caused by multi-resistant Staphylococcus bacteria in an animal model as ef more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Urban design and socioeconomic factors influence dengue hotspots in Medellin A new study led by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and a team of international collaborators shows that dengue outbreaks in Medellin, Colombia, are strongly linked to patterns of urban development and socioeconomic status. The findings highlight the potential of leveraging land-use planning and t more PR

EXETER, England, July 17 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * 17.9 million pounds research grant to discover new treatments for fungal diseases gets underway By Tom Seymour A team of leading infectious disease scientists from academia and industry have been awarded pound sterling17.9 million to identify new drugs to treat fungal infections. The Wellcome funded project will see researchers based at the University of Dundee, collaborate with the Global Health team, at  more PR

EXETER, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Forest trees and microbes choreograph their hunt for a 'balanced diet' under elevated CO2 By Russell Parton Oak trees change their fine roots and 'energise' soil microbes by supplying them with a cocktail of small organic compounds to supplement the trees' supply of essential nutrients when exposed to higher levels of carbon dioxide. In a study published in the Proceeding of the National Academy  more PR

EXETER, England, July 17 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * New research will analyse the spread of misinformation in Africa and the continent's growing digital divides By Kerra Maddern Major new research will help experts to counter the spread of misinformation in Africa and understand the causes and consequences of the continent's growing digital divides. The project, by researchers from the University of Exeter, will provide crucial information for the UK Gover more PR

EXETER, England, July 17 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * School low attendance and primary school achievement "critical concerns" in the South West By Kerra Maddern Low school attendance remains a "critical concern" in the South West, a new report warns. The region has the worst attendance rates and primary school attainment in the country, and this is a "stubborn challenge", according to the research by the South West Social Mobility Commission. Most more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, July 17 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * University of Helsinki: European Commission's proposal to invest in knowledge-based Europe is a major step in the right direction The University of Helsinki welcomes the European Commission's proposal to significantly increase investment in research, innovation and education in the EU's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034. * On 16 July, the European Commission published its more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, July 17 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Postcard from Beijing to Vientiane: Cross-border railway collaboration Recently, a cross-Faculty team from the University of Liverpool visited China and Laos to strengthen research collaborations among scholars working on transport-related themes. Dr Chia-Lin Chen and Professor Dani Arribas-Bel, from the Department of Geography and Planning, and Professor Tolga Bektas, from the Management Scho more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Running too fast can be deadly for bearded dragons, fitness trackers reveal New research that monitored the behaviour of Australian central bearded dragons via tiny fitness trackers has revealed a surprising twist - the fastest lizards were most likely to die than the slower ones. Published today in the Journal of Animal Ecology, the research - led by University of Melbourne Dr Kristoffer W more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, July 17 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the commercial potential of our research with Innovate UK ICURe SURfACE The University of Salford has taken its first strategic step into structured, institution-wide commercialisation through the ICURe SURfACE pilot programme - demonstrating that universities of smaller size and structure can engage in world-class innovation just as effectively as the UK's largest research-intensive i more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 17 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Improving access to good food across the South Improving the quality of supplies at food pantries as their demand continues to grow is the focus of a new project led by the University of Southampton. Working with local councils and food aid services, the three-year project will aim to ensure food is distributed to food pantries more fairly and with less waste. Researchers will also consult food pa more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 17 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * University of Surrey chosen to lead pound sterling3.9m national training hub for UK's new Compute Strategy The UK's new Compute Roadmap, announced by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, aims to strengthen the nation's high-performance computing capabilities and workforce, with the University of Surrey chosen to host one of two national training hubs in a bid to close the gap in c more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 17 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 45% of hospital toilet users fail to wash their hands, study finds Almost one in two people using a hospital toilet did not wash their hands afterwards, according to new research from the University of Surrey - raising serious concerns about hygiene compliance in high-risk environments. In a 19-week study conducted in partnership with Bispebjerg hospital in Denmark, sensors were installed  more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 17 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Water sector must understand human behaviour to tackle looming shortfall With a growing number of UK regions facing drought conditions, new research from the University of Surrey shows that helping households use less water means first understanding their everyday habits - and getting the public onboard attempts to change those habits. A collaboration between Surrey academics and more than 100 pr more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Marginalized neighbourhoods across Canada have fewer and smaller street trees: Study "Neighbourhoods without trees are often those that also face higher temperatures, greater air pollution and less access to nature" By Kristy Strauss Marginalized neighbourhoods tend to have fewer and smaller street trees - and less species diversity - than wealthier areas, according to a new study from the Univ more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 17 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: * * * Why the UK needs to create a fintech ecosystem Author: Heather Xiao At a recent summit in London, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a powerful message that underscored the country's position as a global fintech leader. She also emphasised the critical role innovation would play in shaping our economic future. Her speech at the Innovate Finance Global Summit was both a celebration of more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Protecting childhood mental health after preterm birth: key factors identified Researchers at University of Warwick have identified modifiable social factors that help preterm children develop better-than-expected mental health, offering new hope for a persistent problem. Around 8% of all births in England are preterm. Despite improvements in neonatal care and survival, preterm children  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 17 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Andrew Forbes awarded prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award Forbes shares the honours with UCT's Professor Anthony Figaji as recipients of a dual award for 2025. Two South African scientists are doing such internationally trailblazing research that the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust has granted each of them its most prestigious honours: the R2.5-million Harry Oppenheimer Fellowshi more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, July 17 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * New insights from global experts help parents, educators navigate digital world Researchers to provide tips, support and strategies for creative, collaborative digital engagement in early childhood during public event at UOW By India Glyde Early childhood experts will explore how digital technologies can become powerful tools for supporting creativity, collaboration and critical thinking  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Special Issue on International Community-Engaged Learning (ICEL) The Special Issue on International Community-Engaged Learning (ICEL) was published in the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement (JHEOE), which was co-edited by UGlobe's own iCEL team - specifically Paul Schopfer, Hana van Ooijen, and Melissa Pellis. We are excited to share this Special Issue with you and hope you can t more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 17 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Using imaging technology to rethink knee osteoarthritis Can we better predict which patients will develop knee osteoarthritis? During his PhD, Chien Nguyen focused on enhancing imaging techniques for knee osteoarthritis patients with leg malalignment. His goal was to shed light on the underlying causes of knee osteoarthritis. Chien successfully defended his PhD thesis on July 16. Malalignments of the le more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 17 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Westenbrink prize 2023-2024 for Max Gemmer The H.G.K. Westenbrink Prize 2023-2024 has been awarded to Dr. Max Gemmer for his thesis entitled 'Visualizing Protein Biogenesis at the ER Membrane'. The research was performed at Utrecht University, in the group of Prof. Dr. Friedrich Forster within the Bijvoet Centre for Biomolecular Research. "Dr. Gemmer's thesis is praised by the jury as particularly innova more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, July 17 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Veni grants for 18 Leiden researchers Eighteen researchers from Leiden University have been awarded a Veni grant by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). This grant gives promising young researchers the opportunity to develop their ideas for a period of three years. * * * Read more about the projects for which the researchers have received a grant: Paw support: animal-shaped social robots in elder care in th more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 17 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Veni grants for eleven Radboud researchers The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to eleven young researchers of the Radboud University and Radboudumc. With this grant of up to 320.000 euro they can further elaborate their own ideas during a period of three years. Veni is aimed at "adventurous, talented and groundbreaking researchers" who have recently obtained their PhD. Together wit more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, July 17 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Veni-grants for eleven UG researchers The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant of up to Euros320,000 each to eleven researchers of the University of Groningen and the UMCG: Quentin Changeat, Wen Wu, Femke Cnossen, Stacey Copeland, Bart Danon, Gesa Kubek, Hannah Laurens, Adi Stoykova, Frank Tsiwah, Qian Huang and L. van Olst. The Veni grants are designed for outstanding research more PR

NORWICH, England, July 17 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Willis and the University of East Anglia launch wildfire risk partnership in response to escalating global threat The University of East Anglia has launched a major new partnership with Willis, a WTW business, to advance global understanding of wildfire risk in the face of intensifying fire seasons. The collaboration brings together UEA's world-leading climate and fire science expertise with Willis'  more PR