BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 9 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU ranked number one in Australia for research quality for third consecutive year Australian Catholic University has taken out the top spot in Australia for research quality for the third year in a row, according to the Times Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings. ACU was ranked number 17 globally for research quality, up from 24th last year. This milestone highlights the university' more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Body illusion helps unlock memories - new study Research finds that embodying a childlike face takes us back to our childhood * New research has discovered that briefly altering how we perceive our own body can help unlock autobiographical memories - potentially even those from the early stages of childhood. Published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, the study is the first to find that more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 (TNSrep) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the future: A case for key-shaped engineers - public lecture by Professor Claire Lucas * New report finds university maths schools improve the academic progress of female pupils, and those from under-represented and low socio-economic backgrounds * The study has been welcomed by the principal of the new Aston University Mathematics School * In addition to its sixth form, it also conducts out more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Earliest Neolithic communities were inclusive and open to newcomers An international study with the involvement of the UAB, published in Nature Scientific Reports, reveals new findings based on the teeth found at five archaeological sites in Syria. These findings give new insights into how the world's first farming villagers formed communities, moved across the land, and responded to o more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * World's most sensitive table-top experiment sets new limits on very high-frequency gravitational waves The world's most sensitive table-top interferometric system - a miniature version of miles-long gravitational-wave detectors like LIGO - has completed its first science run. The Quantum Enhanced Space-Time measurement (QUEST) experiment, based in Cardiff University's School of Physics and Astronomy, aims  more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Oct. 9 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * 3D printed map brings Elders' knowledge to life Multimedia and 3D technology are the latest tools being used by Elders in Maningrida to share their traditional knowledge and ancient stories, facilitated by a collaboration between Charles Darwin University (CDU) academics. For the last two and a half years, PhD candidate Sam Williams from CDU's Northern Institute, has worked with Elders in Maningrida to c more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Oct. 9 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Kids These Days - a guide to raising strong, connected, and capable young people The authors of a new book reflect on ancient Greek philosopher Socrates' complaints about "kids these days" and the many common examples today that label youth as 'fragile'. * A new book by a Charles Sturt University academic and a colleague presents an evidence-based re-examination of how adults often misunderstand and  more PR

CRANFIELD, England, Oct. 9 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield celebrates official opening of the Magan Centre of Applied Mycology Cranfield University has officially opened the Magan Centre of Applied Mycology, a new research centre dedicated to advancing the role of fungi in sustainable development. Established with pound sterling7.2 million in funding from Research England's Expanding Excellence in England (E3) fund, the interdisciplinary centre will more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 9 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * 'Wellbeing means embracing life as it comes--with its losses and its joys' Wellbeing series: Henny Romijn, Associate Professor in the Technology, Innovation & Society group at IE&IS, on loss, meaning, and wellbeing. * When life suddenly loses its certainties, what wellbeing really means can change overnight. Henny Romijn, Associate Professor at TU/e and a longtime researcher passionate  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Oct. 9 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * New entrepreneurial hub to make one in ten DTU start-ups a growth company DTU will take innovation success to a new level with greater focus on start-ups with scale-up potential. In order to provide long-term support, DTU SkyFactory is being established where start-ups will be able to develop and strengthen Europe's competitiveness. By Sari Vegendal and Simon Koefoed Toft DTU SkyFactory i more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New exhibition examines the role of the River Leen and its role in shaping modern Nottingham Ask anyone to name a river they associate with Nottingham, and they will likely say the Trent. A brand-new exhibition at the University of Nottingham's Lakeside Arts, now puts the lesser-known River Leen at the centre of the story of modern Nottingham. The free exhibition, The Leen: Nottingham's River more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 9 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: * * * Exhibition exploring Zoroastrian identity launches at SOAS Gallery Running from 9 October to 13 December at the SOAS Gallery, this exhibition investigates themes of identity, memory and historical continuity in the Zoroastrian tradition. This exhibition showcases the work of Karl Singporewala, 2025 Artist-in-Residence of the Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies. By weaving intricate layers  more PR

FALMOUTH, England, Oct. 9 -- Falmouth University issued the following news: * * * Creative Intelligence for a Changing World By Lee Miller Professor Lee Miller, Head of Postgraduate Research and Professor of Performance explores the research work the Centre for Blended Realities is doing at the bleeding edge of creativity and technology and how this can help businesses adopt new technology with confidence. Technology is evolving at a pace that most organisations struggle to keep up with. Th more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Orthopaedic implants aim to last longer A pioneering liquid metal combination is shaping up as a potential secret weapon in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, and promises to outlast existing implant materials. While also able to combat infections, new research at the Flinders University Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory confirms the special metallic material is far more bioco more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Oct. 9 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Driving behaviours during extreme weather events When a storm or Tropical Cyclone impacts mainland Australia, would you get behind the wheel of a vehicle? New Griffith University research has explored this question by analysing driver behaviour during the four most extreme days of Tropical Cyclone Alfred - 6-9 March 2025. Dr Matt Stainer from the MAIC Griffith University Road Safety Research Collaboration  more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * How Plants Regulate Adapting to Drought Heidelberg University research team discovers molecular mechanism that closes pores on leaves * A heretofore unknown molecular mechanism helps plants save water in extreme drought and intense sunlight. A research team at Heidelberg University's Centre for Organismal Studies (COS) has discovered that a protein complex - the cysteine synthase complex - more PR

HONG KONG, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed discovers dietary fatty acids that boost cancer-fighting immune cells A research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) discovered that certain dietary fatty acids can supercharge the human immune system's ability to fight cancer. The team found that a healthy fatty acid found in olive oil and nuts, called oleic acid (OA), enhances the power of immune  more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Oct. 9 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * IIT Delhi and Samco Inc., Japan, Join Hands to Boost Semiconductor and High-Efficiency Silicon Solar Cell Research The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samco Inc., a global leader in semiconductor processing equipment. This partnership aims to strengthen academic exchange and cooperation in cutting-edge research and education more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 9 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial and Science Gallery Bengaluru unite to accelerate UK-India innovation Imperial College London has partnered with Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) - a cutting-edge hub for innovation, research and public engagement. By Joanna Wilson A partnership between Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) and Imperial will drive the exchange of talent and knowledge between the UK and India, with the development of new fa more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Oct. 9 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * International Community-Engaged Learning at Utrecht University Launch of the Special Issue - 26 September Utrecht University recently celebrated the launch of a special issue on International Community-Engaged Learning (ICEL). The publication brings together research, reflective essays, and project accounts that explore how universities, students, and communities around the world can collaborate to tackle more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Oct. 9 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * Susumu Kitagawa honored with ceremony, gives press conference On 9 October, Kyoto University hosted a ceremony to celebrate the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Susumu Kitagawa, who serves as its executive vice-president for research promotion and distinguished professor at the Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS). The award was announced on the previous day for Professor Kitagawa and two  more PR

LANCASTER, England, Oct. 9 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * University spin-out company pioneering quantum-secure encryption Lancaster University has created a new spinout company, Photarix, to pioneer secure communications in the quantum era. Current encryption methods for banking, messaging and data storage are vulnerable to quantum computing. One promising solution is Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a super-secure way to encrypt data that makes eavesdropping imposs more PR

LANCASTER, England, Oct. 9 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster University spin-out shortlisted in Times Higher Education Awards 2025 Lancaster University has been shortlisted for the Knowledge Exchange/Transfer Initiative of the Year Award in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025. The competition entry is for "Quantum Base Q-ID(R): Setting a New Global Standard in Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Through Physics Knowledge Exchange". Quantum Base became Lancaster more PR

LANCASTER, England, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Can solar farms become future refuges for bumblebees? Solar farms could become important refuges for bumblebees in Britain, a new study reveals - though their benefits only go so far. In the first study to investigate the role of solar farms in future biodiversity conservation, a research team, from Lancaster University, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and the University of Reading, set out to  more PR

LANCASTER, England, Oct. 9 (TNSxrep) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster welcomes maths school report Lancaster University welcomes a landmark new study showing that University Maths Schools are having a transformative impact on the lives of young people across England. The independent evaluation by the Observatory for Mathematical Education (OME)finds that Maths Schools not only boost attainment and progression, but also significantly widen participation in ma more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * What makes a great coach? It's the courage to confront their mistakes, learn from their athletes and address team culture issues, researchers say * Successful sports coaches have some things in common, researchers from McGill University and the University of Queensland in Australia found. Notably, they engage in post-season introspection, focus on creating a good team culture and include their at more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Oct. 9 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster ranks among the world's best for research excellence and industry partnerships The university placed No. 4 in Canada and among the world's top 100 public universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. By Lisa Polewski McMaster has been ranked fourth in Canada and is among the top 100 public universities globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 9 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Mudgin-gal Yarns: New podcast amplifies Aboriginal women on domestic violence What happens when Aboriginal women seek help with domestic and family violence? Mudgin-Gal Yarns is a five-part series where inner-city Aboriginal women speak openly about the systems meant to protect them: police, government, and services. The podcast features candid conversations that explore what works, what fails, more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 9 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Students build foundations for Aptus expansion A North East construction firm is targeting expansion after completing a marketing project with students from Northumbria University Business Clinic. Newcastle-headquartered Aptus Construction asked the students to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy to increase awareness of the company, showcase its expertise in fit-out and refurbishme more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 9 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Pfizer aims to bring Imperial obesity drug candidates to clinic in $4.9bn deal Multinational bets on candidates invented by GLP-1 pioneer Professor Steve Bloom to propel it into the race for next-generation obesity treatments. By David Silverman Pfizer has announced an agreement to acquire US biotechnology startup Metsera at a $4.9 billion valuation for its portfolio of drug candidates, the most advanced of  more PR

HONG KONG, Oct. 9 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU hosts International Low-Altitude Economy Summit, gathering global leaders from government, industry, academia and research to power development of low-altitude economy ecosystem Organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy and the Greater Bay Are more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 9 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Voices for Change: Stories from the Environmental Movement Royal Holloway is launching a new national archive of 100 life history interviews with environmentalists from across the UK, as part of the British Library Sound Archive. * The interviewees have all been involved in policymaking, protests and practical action over the last 50 years, to inspire and inform citizens interested in protect more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Oct. 9 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: * * * Beyond policy: What makes health-care workers feel safe on the job? By Sarah Groot The baseline of health care should be safety. Yet for many workers, the biggest threat is not an accident with equipment, it is violence. From patients or visitors lashing out in fear, pain or frustration, aggression has become a routine job risk. Research shows the toll of injuries, stress, burnout and lasting trau more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford professor on gravity-defying journey to improve astronauts' bone health University of Salford Professor of Strength and Conditioning, Paul Comfort, has completed two weeks of research and testing to help improve the musculoskeletal health of future astronauts in conditions designed to mimic space. The two-week parabolic flight campaign, during which an aircraft performs manoeuvres to cre more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 9 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Scottish Government backs Glasgow innovation with more than pound sterling540k funding boost Three pioneering spin-out companies from the University of Glasgow have successfully secured vital proof-of-concept funding as part of a major Scottish Government initiative. The awards which total more than pound sterling540,000 will help accelerate the transformation of world-leading university research into inno more PR

LANCASTER, England, Oct. 9 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Space weather modelling suite for the Met Office co-developed by Lancaster A pioneering new space weather forecasting modelling suite will enable operational modelling of the upper atmosphere at the Met Office for the first time in a major breakthrough for UK atmospheric science. The Advanced Ensemble Networked Assimilation System is a new suite of space weather forecasting models available to the Met Office  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 9 -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Spotlight on Black health issues at ARU event Packed programme aims to raise awareness of health inequalities * A free event with a packed programme exploring health issues affecting the Black community will take place at Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge campus on Thursday, 16 October. Black Health-Matters, a free day-long programme running from 11.30am to 7.30pm, will feature expert talks, interact more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Oct. 9 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Collaboration between Makerere University and the University of Groningen A significant development unfolded at Makerere University during a strategic, hour-long meeting in the vice chancellor's boardroom on 7th October 2025, marking a deepening bond with the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. The primary goal was to move beyond existing collaborations and formalize a new Double Doctorate (P more PR

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey joins new UK Universities in India Alliance while on UK trade mission to India The UK's universities can be a "skills and research accelerator" for the potential of the strengthening UK-India trade partnership, which was the focus of Sir Keir Starmer's trade mission this week. This is according to Professor Stephen Jarvis, newly appointed President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sur more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Oct. 9 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea professor appointed Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed Swansea University's Amira Guirguis as its new Chief Scientist. Professor Guirguis, an accomplished pharmacist independent prescriber and internationally recognised expert in substance misuse, medicines safety, and pharmaceutical science, brings a wealth of experience to the prestigio more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Oct. 9 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * University data scientist wins doctoral fellowship award A Swansea University researcher has received a Health and Care Research Wales Doctoral Fellowship award for his work to explore the safety of medicines. Research officer and data scientist Timothy Osborne is based in the Medical School and will study patterns in how medicines are prescribed, exploring which groups of people are most at risk of harm from medic more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 9 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Teaching and research quality shine in ANU World University Rankings The Australian National University (ANU) has retained its 73rd position on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, remaining in fourth place nationally. The University's overall score increased by 0.4 points. This follows last year's 1.9-point fall, and marks an end to a decline in the University's  more PR

MACAU, China, Oct. 9 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM delegation visits several Australian universities to deepen cooperation in multiple areas To strengthen long-term partnerships between the University of Macau (UM) and Australian universities, UM Vice Rector Rui Martins led a delegation to visit several leading universities in Australia. During the visits, the UM delegation held meetings with representatives of the Australian institutions to discuss potential  more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Nanoparticles reverse Alzheimer's pathology in mice A team co-led by UCL researchers has reversed Alzheimer's disease pathology in mice using nanoparticles that help the brain to clear away toxic amyloid proteins naturally. Unlike traditional nanomedicine, which relies on nanoparticles as carriers for therapeutic molecules, the approach utilised nanoparticles that are bioactive in their own rig more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Study highlights risks of Caesarean births to future pregnancies Women who have Caesarean births at an advanced stage of labour are about eight times more likely to develop scars in the womb which are known to increase the likelihood of premature births in future pregnancies, UCL researchers have found. * The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, looked at how th more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Old Puzzle around Protein Distribution in Plant Cells Solved Researchers in Bochum have discovered a control mechanism that may also operate beyond plants. * How lipids in the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum of plant cells interact with proteins to organize the first step of protein transport has long been an unsolved mystery. A research team at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, led b more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * University of Birmingham Brussels office to accelerate research collaboration and innovation The University of Birmingham's new office in Brussels has opened, deepening its commitment to research collaboration with European partners. * On Tuesday 7 October 2025, the University of Birmingham welcomed senior leaders from European institutions, business and academia to the opening of its new Brussels o more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * University of Birmingham joins Nobel Prize winner to win major funding on chronic inflammation Birmingham researchers will join 2025 Nobel Prize winner Professor Shimon Sakaguchi in a research programme to transform treatment of autoimmune diseases. * Scientists and clinician-scientists at the University of Birmingham will lead a major research programme to transform the treatment of autoimmune dise more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * The BactiVac Network awarded 1.15 million pounds by DHSC programmes The BactiVac Network secures major funding to advance its mission of accelerating vaccine development against bacterial infections affecting LMICs. * The University of Birmingham's Bacterial Vaccines Network (BactiVac) is pleased to confirm an additional pound sterling1.15 million of funding which has been awarded to the network fro more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Implicit bias impacts how autistic and non-autistic people exert 'charitable' effort Prosocial effort measured for people of same and different neurotype, with implicit bias affecting effort across all participants * Societal stigma against autistic people may influence how much effort individuals put into 'prosocial' or charitable behaviours, according to a new study. In a new study publi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Power of partnership: universities driving climate solutions in Belem and beyond Ahead of COP30, Professor David M. Hannah reviews what is possible when we bring together diverse voices to bridge the gap between research and policy. * As we count down to COP30 (the UN climate summit, 10-21 November 2025), the world's focus turns to changing words into action and renewing the push for climate adaptat more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * New space weather modelling suite enables upper atmosphere forecasting New suite of space weather forecasting models focuses on how space weather can influence the thermosphere and ionosphere here on Earth. * A pioneering new space weather forecasting modelling suite will enable operational modelling of the upper atmosphere at the Met Office for the first time in a major breakthrough for UK atmosphe more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 9 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * University improves its position within world top 100 in THE World University Rankings 2026 The University of Glasgow has improved its position by three places globally, while maintaining its position of 10th in the UK. The improvement is a significant achievement as the number of institutions included in the THE World University Rankings grows year-on-year, with 99 new global institutions for 2026. The U more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 9 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Housing rights strengthened for terminally ill and recently bereaved people in Scotland Terminally ill Scots and their loved ones will now benefit from strengthened housing protections, including greater protection against evictions from landlords, following key amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill, passed at Stage 3 in the Scottish Parliament. The Bill, which aims to provide more affordable, secure  more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 9 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * What art does to us Psychologist Ralf Cox seeks to measure the intangible Psychologist Ralf Cox studies the effects of art on people -- from heart rate to association, from emotion to social interaction. His research shows that the experience of art is both measurable and intangible. * Ralf Cox remembers it vividly. At the MoMA in New York, he turned a corner and was suddenly face to face wit more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Low-cost ketamine treatment for depression found to be effective long term A new study shows longer-term use of generic ketamine for severe depression is safe and effective, but researchers say access to the low-cost option remains limited by funding gaps. Generic ketamine has been successfully used to help people with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) for up to six months, reducing s more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * The human cost of healthy eating - study finds that some recommended US diets carry higher risk of forced labour Researchers from the University of Nottingham and Tufts University in the US have measured the risk of forced labour behind ingredients in recommended US diets, and hope their findings will inform how governments and institutions buy food at scale. Many Americans choose fo more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * National project launched to rediscover Henry VIII's long-forgotten 'Tudor Domesday Book' Experts from the Universities of Nottingham and Exeter are to ensure that a nationwide survey, commissioned by Henry VIII on the property and wealth of 16th-century England and Wales, be made publicly accessible for the first time. The survey, known as the Valor Ecclesiasticus, set out to discover the fi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New study shows culture shapes shared mental health decision making Experts from around the globe will join together to take part in a new study looking at how Recovery Colleges (RCs) can be adapted so they can be shaped to meet mental health needs across very different cultures worldwide. RCs are an innovative approach to mental health support, combining education and co-production  more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Oct. 9 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Otepoti inspiration for Arts Fellows The University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka Arts Fellows have been selected for 2026. Rachel O'Neill will take up the Robert Burns Fellowship and Jeremy Beck (Ngai Tahu) will take up the Caroline Plummer Fellowship in Community Dance. They will receive a stipend for one year and six months respectively, and space on campus to pursue their creative project more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * AI-powered genomics platform brings hope for better cancer treatments Key points * AI-powered DNAscent platform developed by UQ and Cambridge enables precise analysis of DNA replication in cancer cells using nanopore sequencing. * The platform will improve chemotherapy insights by identifying biomarkers that predict tumour response and measure replication stress, a key cancer trait. * The  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Lizard genetics provide new perspective on evolution Some colourful lizards and a mathematical formula from the finance sector have been used to build a new framework to model evolution. Developed by Dr Simone Blomberg from The University of Queensland's School of the Environment, it is the first mathematical model to combine short-term natural selection (microevolution) with the way species more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Evolution in Action: Tuberculosis influences immune genetics in wild meerkats A groundbreaking long-term study into a population of meerkats in Africa has revealed how evolutionary changes can be driven by a lethal pathogen. An international research team led by scientists from Ulm University, with colleagues at the University of Salford, have been part of a unique long-term study of me more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Lecturers conduct exclusive research on one of world's rarest film cameras Researchers from the University of Salford have been given exclusive access to one of the world's most sought-after film cameras as part of a research project that could see more films shot on 65mm film. Film Production lecturers Laura Hilliard and Steven Wyatt have been working with Danish camera manufacturer Logmar to p more PR

GUILFORD, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Being Human Festival: Beyond Bars - rediscovering music by Holocaust survivors Music that was silenced by atrocity will be heard again in Surrey this November. * On Thursday 13 November, Beyond Bars: Music by Holocaust Survivors will take place at The Menuhin Hall, Stoke D'Abernon (KT11 3QQ), from 7 to 9.30pm. Concert pianist Manuel Cini will perform rarely heard works written by prisoners in Naz more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * AI-generated genomes promise to advance precision cancer care: Study The synthetic genomes could improve the algorithms used to analyze tumours while avoiding concerns about patient confidentiality By Daniel Punch Researchers at the University of Toronto and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) have developed an artificial intelligence system that can create stimulated cancer genomes, more PR

COVENTRY, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: * * * New Master's course aims to create fintech talent of tomorrow Warwick Business School's new MSc Financial Technology course has welcomed its very first cohort. Eighty students from all corners of the globe have joined up to gain the skills for a career at the intersection of artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and financial innovation. "Our mission is to create the next genera more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * UofG experts urge immediate action to 'future proof' Scottish education UofG experts are calling for immediate action to 'future proof' Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect children's futures. In their latest paper, Professor Chis Chapman and Professor Graham Donaldson argue that Scotland needs to simplify its approach to teaching, to give great more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * UQ researchers tracking ammonia emissions in wastewater treatment Agricultural activities such as the storage and application of livestock slurry and mineral nitrogen fertilizers remain the biggest contributor to atmospheric ammonia, but researchers have now found a common wastewater treatment step is releasing far more ammonia into the atmosphere than previously recognised. Key points * Re more PR

LONDON, Canada, Oct. 9 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western supporting research, sustainable future for the world through King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme Inaugural fellow Mark Bastian from University of Guyana collaborating with biology prof Bryan Neff By Keri Ferguson As part of its commitment to develop knowledge that builds a healthier and more sustainable future for the world, Western has partnered with the King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCF more PR