AALTO, Finland, Sept. 18 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Artpreneurship seminar: Creativity is a strategic asset for companies In the age of artificial intelligence, the importance of art and creativity is becoming increasingly significant. It may also be the key to revitalizing business. * The Artpreneurship Research Group at Aalto University has a big goal: to bring creative people and creative thinking to the heart of business. The seminar Reimagining the Ro more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU to establish Ray L. Hart Centre for Philosophy of Religion with historic bequest ACU has received its largest ever pledged bequest for theology and philosophy, an extraordinary gift worth more than USD$10 million. This transformative endowment will establish the Ray L. Hart Centre for Philosophy of Religion. The Centre will bring together leading researchers, expand opportunities for glob more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Horses, possible allies in forest fire prevention Horses play a key role in forest management and in reducing the risk of wildfires in Mediterranean forests, thanks to the adaptability of their eating habits. This is the conclusion reached by an interdisciplinary study led by the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the University of Lleida (UdL), recently published in the jou more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham researchers win 2025 Faraday Institution Community Award for Collaboration The FACET team have provided insights into one of the most underexplored challenges in battery manufacturing. * Made up of early-career researchers from the University of Birmingham and University College London, Roksana Jackowska and Marcus Tuchel (Birmingham) and Arthur Fordham and Brandon Frost (UCL), The FACE more PR

LEEDS, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Leeds Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Children are at risk from increased "eco-anxiety" depending on how they are taught about climate change, according to a new international study The groundbreaking research reveals that how children are taught about climate change is just as important as what they are taught. * The research was conducted by Climate Adapted Pathways for Education (CAPE Alliance), REAch2 Academy Trust, Northern Star  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's launches new research radiographer group Academics launched the City St George's Research in Radiography Radiology Radiotherapy Group (CRRA3G) at a special event By George Wigmore (Senior Communications Officer), Published Wednesday, Academics from City St George's, University of London launched the City St George's Research Radiographer Group (CRRA3G) at a special event in more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Robustly detecting sneaky cyberattacks that might throw AI spacecraft off-course Study looks at how we can start securing the artificial intelligence navigation systems of the future from bad actors. By Shamim Quadir (Senior Communications Officer) A recent study suggests that cyberattacks on future, AI-guided spacecraft could be thwarted by unpicking what the AI has been 'thinking' more PR

CRANFIELD, England, Sept. 18 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * AI powered robot scans hearts in groundbreaking new study with Milton Keynes University Hospital Researchers at Cranfield University have been conducting a study in partnership with Milton Keynes University Hospital using an AI-controlled robotic system to deliver echocardiograms. The technology could eventually bring reduced waiting times and greater accessibility to complex scans of this kind. The more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Cosmic glass found only in Australia reveals ancient asteroid impact Curtin researchers have helped uncover evidence of a mysterious giant asteroid impact, hidden not in a crater but in tiny pieces of glass found only in Australia. The discovery centres on rare tektites, which are natural glasses created when a space rock slams into Earth, melting surface material and hurling it hundreds or even more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Benefits of school phone bans On the heels of wider acceptance of school phone bans and taking 'digital breaks', South Australian experts have produced more evidence of the potential benefits to student wellbeing, mental health outcomes and their overall lived experience. New research by Flinders University and international experts focused on school students' feedback before and after mobile p more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 18 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Press invitation: How a forgotten kingdom dominated the medieval Caucasus Historian John Latham-Sprinkle presents his new book The Kingdom of Alania at the VUB * What did medieval kingdoms need in order to function? That intriguing question lies at the heart of historian John Latham-Sprinkle's new book The Kingdom of Alania. On 25 September, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), together more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * UK must adopt stablecoins or risk losing financial crown warns new report By Laura Singleton The UK is in danger of falling behind its global rivals in the fast-moving world of finance, according to a new report on the rise of stablecoins. The UK economy is the only major market that has not yet introduced a stablecoin policy framework. The authors of the report warn that without decisive regulati more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * International Beam Instrumentation Conference (IBIC) in Liverpool attracts record audience The University of Liverpool, in partnership with STFC, the Cockcroft Institute and the John Adams Institute, has successfully hosted the largest-ever European edition of the International Beam Instrumentation Conference (IBIC 2025). Held from 7-10 September, the 14th edition of the conference brought mo more PR

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Khalifa University issued the following news: * * * Soot Emissions in the Global South Far Higher Than Models Suggest New global measurements reveal critical underestimates in pollution models, with major implications for climate and health policies * Black carbon, commonly known as soot, is one of the most harmful air pollutants and a significant driver of climate change. An international team of researchers including Khalifa University more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Liverpool scientists lead discovery of powerful new antibiotic class to tackle deadly superbugs Scientists at the University of Liverpool, working with international collaborators, have discovered Novltex, a groundbreaking new class of antibiotics with potent activity against some of the world's most dangerous multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. The discovery, led by Dr Ishwar Singh, more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT scientists create material to turn waste heat into clean power QUT researchers have developed a new material that achieves record-high thermoelectric performance, paving the way for more efficient conversion of waste heat into clean electricity. The study, published in Energy & Environmental Science, found that adding manganese to silver copper telluride made it the most eff more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * SFU physicists create new electrically controlled silicon-based quantum device By Matt Kieltyka A pioneering team of scientists at Simon Fraser University have created a new type of silicon-based quantum device controlled both optically and electrically, marking the latest breakthrough in the global quantum computing race. Published in the journal Nature Photonics, researchers at the SFU more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Need for strategic adjustments The economic cost of climate change for Europe's Forests * Wildfires, storms, and bark beetle are putting increasing pressure on Europe's forests. Beyond their ecological toll, these events also carry major economic consequences. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now quantified the potential financial losses climate change could  more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 18 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Students Expose Flaw in Google's AI Protocol Three second-year students exposed vulnerabilities in Google's A2A system that allow data theft, malicious code injection, and full control of AI agents -- findings to be presented at SecTor 2025 * Three second-year undergraduate students from the Henry and Marilyn Taub Faculty of Computer Science -- Shaked Adi, Dvir Elshich, and Ada more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Trauma and resilience: McGill study explores the enduring effects of sexual violence during the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi Mothers often struggled with feelings of ambivalence and guilt, while many of their children displayed compassion toward them, researchers found * A study led by McGill University researchers offers insights into intergenerational memory and the experiences of child more PR

NORWICH, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA physiotherapy students begin new placement supporting patients with neurological conditions Patients living with neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis are benefiting from a new physiotherapy initiative at the University of East Anglia (UEA). This autumn, UEA's state-of-the-art MoveX Lab is hosting its first cohort of physiotherapy students for a seven more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * UKRI Board Visit Spotlights Birmingham's Role in UK Research and Innovation The University of Birmingham welcomed the UKRI Board to campus for a visit that highlighted the University's role in shaping the UK's research future. * On Tuesday 16 September, the University of Birmingham welcomed the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Board to campus. The visit spotlighted the University's role in shapin more PR

AL AIN, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 18 -- The United Arab Emirates University issued the following news: * * * United Arab Emirates University Secures U.S. Patent for Innovative Battery that Converts Carbon Dioxide into Clean Energy The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has been granted a new U.S. patent titled "Metal-Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Battery Cell", marking a significant scientific achievement in the field of green batteries and clean energy technologies. This innovative invention in more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * University of Birmingham welcomes new Illinois Chancellor to campus Two-day visit marks significant moment in strengthening the transatlantic partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign * The University of Birmingham welcomed newly appointed Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Charles L. Isbell, Jr., for his first visit. The two-day visit marked a significa more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * New data sheds light on immunotherapy failure - bringing hope to patients with cancer Researchers discover a circulating protein responsible for disabling the body's immune response to tumours; bexmarilimab blocks its release * A new study by researchers from the University of Birmingham, supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Researc more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * New way of detecting tumour DNA in urine can identify bladder cancer Birmingham researchers explored whether long-read whole-genome sequencing could be used to analyse DNA chemistry in urine samples. * Researchers from the University of Birmingham's Bladder Cancer Research Centre have used a new method to detect chemical changes in the DNA in an individual's urine sample - epigenetic chan more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Study shows increasing 'healthy competition' between menu options nudges patients towards greener, lower-fat hospital food choices New research has shown hospital patients could reduce the carbon footprint and saturated fat content of their selected meals by up to almost a third - if the weekly menu featuring the same dishes is cleverly reorganised. * The study, led by the University of more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * New AI Model Can Predict Diseases 20 Years Ahead Imagine a digital crystal ball capable of predicting which diseases we will develop and how severely we will be affected. That scenario has moved a step closer to reality thanks to an international team of researchers, including participants from the University of Copenhagen, who have developed a new AI model that can estimate which diseases  more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 18 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Exercising in nature is superior to exercising in the city or at the gym Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared to exercising in the city or indoors. This is shown by new research from the University of Copenhagen. The study provides new insights that can be used to improve public health. An hour of brisk walking in the forest, on th more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 18 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Denis Dobrynin, M.Sc., 3.10.2025: Novel research deepens understanding of forest governance and its challenges globally The doctoral dissertation in the field of Environmental Policy will be examined at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies at Joensuu Campus. * Forests are among the most vital ecosystems on Earth. They influence the global climate, maintain biodi more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Social risks accumulate in specialised psychiatric care - complex life situations go easily unnoticed Patients in specialised psychiatric care face a variety of social risks that are intertwined, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Social risks tend to accumulate among the most vulnerable segments of the population. They include for example financial difficulties, hou more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * New software tool aims to democratise access to space camera development A powerful software tool capable of accurately modelling how cameras capture light could help democratise the development of new imaging systems for use in space. * Dr George Brydon of the University of Glasgow developed the open-source tool, called SIMply, which is available as a free download on the online code reposito more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Hayabusa2 spacecraft's target asteroid 1998 KY26 is a small, white, fast-rotating space rocklet The near-Earth asteroid 1998 KY26, a future target of the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, is about 11 meters wide, significantly smaller than in earlier estimates. Researchers also determined that the asteroid rotates over in five minutes' time, which is faster than previously thought, and has a rare c more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Philanthropy supports investigation of Australians' exposure to plastics pollution The University of Melbourne's Australian Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants (ALEC) has received an almost $2 million research grant from the Minderoo Foundation to lead a landmark project investigating Australians' exposure to plastic-associated chemicals. Led by Associate Professor Brad Clarke, this project repres more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Research reveals what makes Tasmanian leatherwood honey so unique A long-term study of Tasmania's leatherwood honey has, for the first time, identified 12 previously unknown natural compounds. This discovery highlights not only the honey's unique health benefits but could also help to protect the product from brand imitation. The study investigated the make-up of leatherwood honey in incredible detail, more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 18 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Utrecht University awarded Euros1 Million to advance Citizen-Centred AI The EWUU alliance has secured Euros2.8 million through the national DECIDE project, which seeks to democratise artificial intelligence and promote transparent decision-making. As a key partner, Utrecht University will receive Euros1 million to lead research on explainable AI, citizen engagement, and practical applications in health, more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 18 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New grants for research projects in the SIGs of ADS The focus area Applied Data Science again provides funding to finance research projects within the SIGs of Applied Data Science. The present call (deadline 22 November 2025) is intended to financially support interfaculty initiatives (UU and UMCU) that fit within the objectives of the focus area, such as: * Interfaculty research projects aimed at appl more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Wits launches research centre to solve South Africa's water challenges Wits:H2O is a research grouping that brings together government, business, academia, and civil society to bring real-world solutions to water challenges. * South Africa's water emergency is deepening, with more frequent regional 'Day Zero' type events occurring, prolonged local supply failures in metros and smalle more PR