BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 10 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Josep Llados, CVC director, Elected New President of the Catalan Association of Research Entities (ACER) On Monday, October 6, the Extraordinary General Assembly of the Catalan Association of Research Entities (ACER) elected Dr. Josep Llados as the institution's president for the next four years. Dr. Llados, the current director of the Computer Vision Center (CVC) and a professor at the Auton more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 10 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * New cell sorting technology primed to improve USask medical innovation A new cell sorting hub at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received prestigious national-level funding through a joint, multi-unit effort. A joint proposal from the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at USask, the USask College of Medicine, and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WC more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 10 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Aviation going green will take time, but will be massive, says Professor Ricky Curran Our Research Spotlight team speak to Professor Curran about what his group is doing to support the industry's goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. By Shamim Quadir (Senior Communications Officer) Professor Ricky Curran is an academic at City St George's, University of London whose research and teaching more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 10 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Cybercriminals are not the lone wolves of twenty years ago, says Professor Raj Rajaran Our Research Spotlight team speak to Professor Rajarajan about his mission to protect us all from the threat of international cyber criminality. By Shamim Quadir (Senior Communications Officer) Professor Raj Rajarajan is an academic at City St George's, University of London whose research focuses on cyberse more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Oct. 6 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * New degree programmes in health sciences, data engineering and theology expand the University of Eastern Finland's English-taught offering in autumn 2026 The unique Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes offer new insight into planetary health, faith and wellbeing, and data engineering. * The University of Eastern Finland is expanding its offering of degree programmes taught in English with the more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Tiny surface shapes steer cancer cells, paving the way for better lab tests and safer implants Griffith University researchers have shown the shape and surface chemistry of microscopic "re entrant" structures - tiny overhanging caps arranged like mushroom tops - can tune how cancer cells stick, spread and multiply. Using an aggressive, triple-negative breast cancer cell line (MDA MB 231), the tea more PR

NEWPORT, England, Oct. 10 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Innovative careers in food and farming to be explored at New Scientist Live 25 The future of food and farming - and the innovative careers the sector offers - will be explored on Harper Adams University's stand at this year's New Scientist Live. The event - held in the heart of London at the Excel London Centre from Saturday 18 to Monday 20 of October - is billed as the world's greatest festival of ideas an more PR

NEWPORT, England, Oct. 10 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * International research collaboration forges food links between Britain and Thailand A major international collaboration linking the UK and Thailand has seen Thai food experts visiting Harper Adams University and key British businesses. The ThaiBrit FoodBridge project focuses on sensory and consumer science facilitating sustainable agri-food supply chains, and during its first phase has already seen training more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 10 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: York U experts available Oct. 13 marks the United Nations' International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a global call to action to prevent and lessen the impact of disasters. This year's theme, "Fund Resilience, Not Disasters," highlights the urgent need to shift from costly crisis response to smarter investments in risk reduction. As Canada faces increased ri more PR

KARLSRUHE, Germany, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Novel Metal Alloy Withstands Extreme Conditions A New High-temperature Resistant Material Exhibits Great Potential for Applications Such as Energy-efficient Aircraft Turbines * A new material might contribute to a reduction of the fossil fuels consumed by aircraft engines and gas turbines in the future. A research team from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed  more PR

KARLSRUHE, Germany, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * The Spy Who Came in from the WiFi: Beware of Radio Network Surveillance! New Technology is Able to Infer the Identity of Persons with No WiFi Device on Them through Signals in Radio Networks - Researchers Warn of Risks to Privacy and Call for Protective Measures * If you pass by a cafe that operates a WiFi network, you can be identified - even if you do not carry a smart phone  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Oct. 10 -- Keele University issued the following news: * * * Researchers working with farming community to improve farmers' mental health Researchers from Keele University are working with farmers and healthcare professionals to improve mental health and resilience among farming and agricultural communities. Poor mental health is one of the biggest crises affecting the farming sector, with long and physically demanding hours, living and working in remote or isolated  more PR

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Khalifa University issued the following news: * * * Engineering Silence with 3D-Printed Lattices A new study shows how 3D-printed lattice structures can be designed to absorb sound better than traditional materials for quieter buildings and vehicles * A team of researchers from Khalifa University and French aerospace company Dassault Aviation has demonstrated how complex, 3D-printed lattice structures known as TPMS (triply periodic minima more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 10 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Billions in societal loss due to restriction of international students A cap on the number of international students at the five comprehensive Randstad universities will have a significantly negative impact on the Dutch economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to decline by approximately 4 to 5 billion euros. Regions, businesses, and society as a whole will feel the substantial economic consequ more PR

SINGAPORE, Oct. 10 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating 70 years of excellence in civil engineering: Partnerships charting the future of the built environment sector For seven decades, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) in the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore has played a pivotal role in Singapore's transformation and contributed to advancements in global engineering. To c more PR

SINGAPORE, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS-SCELSE researchers uncover hidden plant-microbe strategy that boosts crop growth under nutrient stress Discovery of "trans-kingdom fitness trade-off" opens pathway to sustainable agriculture, with patent filed for future applications * Scientists from the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) - a biofilm & microbiome research centre - and the Natio more PR

SINGAPORE, Oct. 10 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * Public policy leader and acclaimed scholar Professor Joseph Liow to helm NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy The National University of Singapore (NUS) has appointed Professor Joseph Liow as the third Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), with effect from 15 October 2025. A renowned scholar of international relations and Asian strategic affairs, Prof Liow brings to LK more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Hormone replacement therapy may help restore immunity in menopausal women A study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help reverse changes in the immune system caused by menopause, potentially booting immune health. The research reveals new evidence that menopause significantly alters women's immune system, increasing thei more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * One in five NSW students suspended before finishing school A new QUT-led study has revealed that one in five New South Wales public school students has been suspended or expelled at least once before finishing school, raising concerns about the long-term impacts of exclusionary discipline and the need for alternative behavioural support. The longitudinal study is the first to tra more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 10 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Who you talk to influences how you talk. "We adjust our voice so that we sound more like the person we are talking to." "In a sense, you listen to every person with different ears, because everyone speaks differently," says Orhun Ulusahin, who will defend his dissertation at Radboud University on October 17. His research shows that our brains adapt rapidly to a speaker in order to understand them, and th more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 10 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Smarter 3D Printing for Better Parts: VUB Researcher Leads Groundbreaking GRADED Project Michael Hinderdael (VUB) coordinates major FWO-funded project on smarter materials for additive manufacturing * On October 1st, 2025, the GRADED research project was officially launched under the coordination of Michael Hinderdael at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). With Euros2.8 million in fundin more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 10 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * EXplained: e-conversion with Jennifer Rupp and Ian Sharp Research for a sustainable energy future In our video series "EXplained," we present the seven clusters of excellence with which our university is entering the next funding phase of the Excellence Competition. This episode focuses on the e-conversion cluster, whose speakers at TUM are Prof. Jennifer Rupp and Prof. Ian Sharp. * A thriving e more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Oct. 10 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Major national initiative set to reshape the role of research professionals across the UK A bold new initiative to reshape how research is delivered in the UK has been awarded pound sterling4.5m from the Research England Development (RED) Fund. * The Research Professional Futures (RPF) project, led collectively by Teesside University, Durham University, Imperial College London, and the University more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 10 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T announces Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize for Computing & Engineering Innovation to support aspiring entrepreneurs A $2-million gift from entrepreneurs and University of Toronto alumni Eva Lau and Allen Lau will enable full-time graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty members affiliated with U of T's Faculty of Arts & Science and the Faculty of Applied Science & En more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Menstrual cycle affects women's reaction time but not as much as being active Women performed best on cognitive tests during ovulation but physical activity level had a stronger influence on brain function, according to a new study from researchers at UCL. The study, published in Sports Medicine - Open, explored how the different phases of the menstrual cycle and physical activity level affect more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * New Insights into the Molecular Basis of Ataxia People with ataxia often experience stress-induced motor incoordination. Researchers have now discovered which receptor is responsible for this. * Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, identified a receptor that plays a crucial role in stress-induced motor incoordination associated with ataxias. These hereditary motor disorders have more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 11 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * West Midlands event showcases transformative impact of social science research on people and places The event marked the launch of a new report published by the Academy of Social Sciences, in partnership with eight Midlands-based universities. * A new report demonstrating the positive impact of social science research on the Midlands region was launched at an event hosted by the University more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Oct. 10 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * From science in Ghana to Toxicology studies in Kuopio From lab work in Ghana to lakeside learning in Kuopio, Nathaniel Opare Oman's journey into Toxicology is both personal and purposeful. In Kuopio, he found not only world-class teaching but also a peaceful environment that supports both academic growth and well-being. * Nathaniel Opare Oman from Ghana did not stumble into toxicology by accident. more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Synaptic changes in the brains of patients with frontotemporal dementia can be modelled in patient-derived neurons in the laboratory Neurons produced from frontotemporal dementia patients' skin biopsies using modern stem cell technology recapitulate the synaptic loss and dysfunction detected in the patients' brains, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Frontotemporal de more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 10 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Doctors with research experience understand how knowledge is generated Professor Emeritus Antti Lauerma is keen to inspire doctors at the start of their careers to become researchers too. That is why he donated to the University of Helsinki's cancer research fund, which supports junior researchers, including through doctoral programmes. * Antti Lauerma, Professor Emeritus of Dermatology and All more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Life through a lens - how photos unlock the stories behind places Research from The University of Manchester has uncovered how something as simple as walking and taking photographs can reveal powerful stories about people's lives and the places they live. Published in The Royal Geographical Society's Area journal, the study worked with older residents of Prestwich, Greater Mancheste more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * What you study in school can shape your politics, study finds Groundbreaking new research led by The University of Manchester has uncovered a significant and lasting link between the subjects young people study in secondary school and their political preferences. The study, led by Dr Nicole Martin from The University of Manchester alongside Dr Ralph Scott from the University of Bri more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Oct. 10 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * 'Record' allocation to support medical researchers in Britain's Ocean City The University has secured 22 Integrated Academic Training posts from the National Institute of Health and Care Research * The University of Plymouth has secured 22 places in a prestigious health training programme to support clinical academics in their research careers. The posts come from the National Institute for Health an more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Oct. 10 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * More than a feeling: Could a healthier gut improve mental health? Nearly one in seven people live with a mental health disorder, making it one of the world's most pressing health challenges. Yet despite available treatments, most people still lack access to effective care. * Now, researchers from the University of South Australia are exploring the connections between the gut and the br more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Oct. 7 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Exhibition to celebrate 100 years of Discovery People are being invited to celebrate one hundred years of oceanographic research and discovery at an exhibition in the University of Southampton's Hartley Library. Between Ice and Ocean: 100 Years of RRS Discovery marks the centenary of the Discovery Investigations, which heralded the modern era of British oceanographic research and conservation. The more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Back to the future: Is light-speed analog computing on the horizon? A UTS-led team has made a major breakthrough in analog computing. * Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in analog computing, developing a programmable electronic circuit that harnesses the properties of high-frequency electromagnetic waves to perform complex parallel processing at light-speed. The discovery point more PR

COVENTRY, England, Oct. 7 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * 1 in 8 children survive cardiac arrest outside hospital in England, according to first national report For the first time, the OHCAO team at University of Warwick have published national data for children who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, underscoring urgent need for CPR training. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is the most time-critical medical emergency, occurring in the commun more PR

COVENTRY, England, Oct. 11 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Major national initiative set to reshape the role of research professionals across the UK The Research Professional Futures (RPF) project, led collectively by the University of Warwick, Teesside University, Durham University, and Imperial College London, will deliver a sector-wide transformation in how research is supported, structured, and sustained. Research professionals are the specialist sta more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the molecular puzzle of exercise, ACU researchers map 20 years of progress We've long known that regular exercise builds muscle, strengthens the heart, and lifts our mood but a new paper shows the benefits go even further - physical activity doesn't just improve the body it rewires it on molecular level, reshaping how our systems function from the inside out. * In a piece p more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 10 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * UNSW shines bright at Parliament House Showcase Dozens of the University's brightest minds took centre stage at the annual UNSW Showcase at Parliament House, as the Education Minister praised UNSW for changing lives and transforming society. UNSW Sydney was in the national spotlight this week, with more than 30 of its leading researchers and innovators presenting their work to federal politicians more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, Oct. 10 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * AI-supported cervical cancer screening tested in Kenya and Tanzania AI can be used to detect cervical cancer in women in resource-limited parts of the world. However, for this method to work, investments are needed in healthcare staff, reliable supply chains and trust in these communities. This has been shown in a new study from Uppsala University, Karolinska Institutet and the University of Helsinki, wher more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 10 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * UQ researchers awarded $1.2m to advance dental health University of Queensland researchers have received more than $1.2 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council to improve children's dental health. Two of the five projects funded nationally are from UQ and aim to bridge gaps in oral health translation and implementation to reduce treatment costs and improve wellbeing, nutrition more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 10 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask scholars receive prestigious Fulbright Canada research placements Two University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have received special positions from an organization dedicated to fostering academic connections between Canada and the United States. Fulbright Canada is an organization dedicated to operating the "merit-based" Fulbright program in Canada. Designed to create "exch more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Oct. 10 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Event recap: Global Partnerships for Life Skills Education conference A Day of Learning, Listening, and Life Skills On June 12th, 2025, the Department of Education and Pedagogy and UGlobe, working within the DoY community, Youth Education & Life Skills (YELS), hosted a conference to strengthen ties between Utrecht University (UU) and partners from the Global South. The event aimed to launch the ALiVE net more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 10 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB software for rescuing historical weather data receives TIME recognition among world's top-400 Best Inventions of 2025 A groundbreaking tool developed at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has been recognised by TIME as one of the Best Inventions Special Mentions of 2025. MeteoSaver, an AI-based software created by VUB researcher Derrick Muheki, received a special mention in TIME's annu more PR

WESTCHESTER, England, Oct. 10 -- The University of Winchester issued the following news release: * * * Winchester academic contributes to Law Commission report on reform of trial process for sexual offences A University of Winchester academic has welcomed a new report by the Law Commission which seeks to improve the understanding of consent and sexual harm in the criminal justice process and improve treatment of complainants. Dr Amelia Shooter, who teaches criminal and evidence law and is t more PR