LONDON, Canada, Nov. 4 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Award-winning Western prof honoured by American Mathematical Society Jan Minac joins prestigious program recognizing world leaders in mathematical sciences * Western mathematics professor Jan Minac is among three Canadians to be recognized by the American Mathematical Society in its Class of 2026 Fellows. The prestigious program honours leaders in the field who have made "outstanding contributions to the creation more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Nov. 3 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * $1.9 million to support new online pathway for early childhood educators Charles Sturt University has received $1.9 million from the NSW Department of Education to establish a new supported program for aspiring early childhood teachers. * Charles Sturt University has received $1.9 million from the NSW Department of Education to deliver the new Connected Early Childhood Pathway as part of the NSW Gove more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 4 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's academics share research at British Aphasiology Society conference Held in Dundee the conference focused on the theme of community. * Academics from City St George's, University of London shared cutting-edge research on aphasia, such as the role of technology, at The British Aphasiology Society International Conference in mid-August. Focusing on the theme of "community", the  more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 4 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Professor Lindsay Bearne awarded prestigious NIHR Research Professorship Professor Lindsay Bearne from the School of Health and Medical Sciences has been awarded a prestigious five-year Research Professorship from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). * She is one of six outstanding leaders to be awarded the pound sterling2 million Professorship, which aims to address crit more PR

PERTH, Australia, Nov. 3 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtin scientists share top honours as WA's Young Tall Poppy winners Two Curtin University Researchers have been recognised among Australia's top emerging science leaders, named joint Western Australian winners in the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS)' prestigious 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. Geologist Dr Denis Fougerouse and geospatial scientist Dr Yongze Song, were honoured for t more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 4 (TNSjou) -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release: * * * Media opportunity: Dalhousie University researchers release first ever national database tracking environmental impact assessments of Canadian mines, quarries over almost 50 years, finding gaps in transparency and consistency Researchers have compiled the first database of mine and quarry projects subject to environmental impact assessments across Canada over a 50-year period, and found sign more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 3 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Global ambitions: two UNSW alumni awarded John Monash Scholarships By Yolande Hutchinson Earth scientist Thomas Schmaltz and Australian Defence Force soldier Nick Clarke will pursue postgraduate studies in the US and UK as 2026 John Monash Scholars. UNSW alumni Thomas Schmaltz and Nick Clarke have been named among 18 outstanding Australians to receive 2026 John Monash Scholarships, opens in a new more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Nov. 3 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Plantation forests key for koalas' survival, and an urgent rethink on logging is needed A new study has shown areas of state forest in Northern New South Wales, currently zoned as hardwood eucalypt plantation and slated for logging in 2025-2026, are in fact vital koala habitat. Tuckers Nob State Forest, southwest of Coffs Harbour, was analysed in the collaborative research project between Griffith more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Nov. 3 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Understanding how cells talk at the core of new health hub Understanding how cells communicate with each other to fuel diseases such as cancer is at the forefront of the newly created Hub for Advanced Spatial Biology Analytics (HASBA), with facilities at Griffith University and the University of the Sunshine Coast. Griffith University and the University of the Sunshine Coast are partnering on HASBA which wi more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Nov. 4 -- Fleming College issued the following news release: * * * Helping the helpers: Fleming College launches research on resilience in nursing Fleming College has been awarded $357,033 by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), in collaboration with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The funding is provided through the College and Community Social Innovat more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Nov. 3 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Long Night of Quantum Physics at the University of Wurzburg On 14 November, the Faculty of Physics offers quantum research to touch, participate in and marvel at. From family lectures to science slams: guests can discover how exciting quantum physics is until after midnight. * To mark the official "Quantum Year 2025", the Faculty of Physics at the University of Wurzburg is opening its doors on  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 4 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * McGill researchers identify bacteria that could provide an early warning of blue-green algae toxicity The method can be used to indicate whether further testing is needed to determine whether a lake's water is hazardous * Researchers at McGill University have identified bacteria that can indicate whether a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom is likely to be toxic, offering a potential water-sa more PR

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta, Nov. 4 -- Northwestern Polytechnic issued the following news release: * * * Energizing Change: $350k Grant Powers Mental Health Research in Trades and Energy A new research project led by Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) aims to improve mental health outcomes for workers in Alberta's trades and energy sectors, thanks to more than $350,000 in federal funding. NWP researcher and psychology instructor, Dr. Connie Korpan, is collaborating with the Resource Centre for Suici more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 4 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * New paintings celebrate University of Glasgow's brush with cosmic history A Scottish artist has donated two new paintings to the University of Glasgow to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first detection of gravitational waves. Professor Dugald Cameron created the artworks in recognition of the University's role in the historic first detection of gravitational waves, made by the USA-based Laser Interf more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 3 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Biodiversity restoration remains limited without a guiding vision from the government The Dutch government often points to local partnerships to stimulate biodiversity restoration. By bringing farmers, nature organisations and other parties together, nature should be given a helping hand. However, the impact of such initiatives is too limited, because the causes of biodiversity loss must first be addresse more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 3 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Popularity remains important among young adults too. 'Not just something for children.' For children and adolescents, it is often important to be popular or liked. But young adults also appear to attach importance to how they are perceived within the group. "If you think you are popular, we see this reflected in how you behave around strangers," says developmental psychologist Nina Chmielowice-Szymanski,  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 3 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Successful basic research at TUM for combating serious diseases New switch for programmed cell death identified * In the fight against disease, programmed cell death - also known as apoptosis - is a key protective function of the body. It breaks down cells that are damaged or have undergone dangerous changes. However, cancer cells often manage to override this mechanism. A research team at the Tec more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 4 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * UCL academic awarded prestigious NIHR Research Professorship Professor Maxine Tran, a globally recognised kidney cancer scientist, is one of six new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Professors, awarded to outstanding leaders in healthcare. The NIHR Research Professorship provides up to pound sterling2 million to each awardee for professorial-level research, aimed at addres more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, Nov. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Mysteries between Light and Liver People who work against their internal clock over a long period of time increase the risk of fatty liver. The correlations are complex, but one research team in Bochum is trying to get to the bottom of the issue. "Artificial light is making us sick," says Professor Mustafa Ozcurumez. It allows us to turn night into day. We stay awake and eat late, sleep irre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Leaders in heart health from the University of Adelaide, Australia, have secured additional backing for their investigations from the Heart Foundation's yearly funding round. The grants recognize the innovation, leadership and talent of Jonathan Ariyaratnam and Peter Psaltis, both affiliated with the Adelaide Medical School, in the field of cardiovascular study. Jonathan Ariyaratnam, a Research Leader within the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders, received a total of $191,2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Cancer epigenetics and 3D genome biology expert Joanna Achinger-Kawecka, who is with the University of Adelaide, Australia, has earned a 2025 Sylvia and Charles Viertel Senior Medical Research Fellowship. This award recognizes her work in understanding how the human genome's structure influences cancer development. Achinger-Kawecka leads the 3D Chromatin Organisation Laboratory at the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI). The fellowship will provide  more PR

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Nov. 4 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * "Brainstorm" documentary wins Rosie Award Brainstorm, the documentary film created and directed by Dr. Jenna Bailey, an adjunct professor of history and senior researcher with the University of Lethbridge's Centre for Oral History and Tradition, won a Rosie at the Alberta Film & Television Awards ceremony on Oct. 25. "I'm deeply honoured that Brainstorm has received the Rosie Award for Best Education more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 4 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * The kids are smarter than you think By Jeff Heinrich Using tufts of moss as sponges, improvising play dolls from tree stumps, clipping leaves to signal wanting to be picked up - child chimpanzees are savvy technologists and communicators, a study finds. Young chimpanzees are remarkably innovative, inventing tools and improving on ones that adults use - and this technical know-how could hold the key to be more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Wearable brain imaging technology sheds new light on multiple sclerosis A study using wearable scanning technology has revealed how brain function differs in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is the first study to use this newly developed technology in MS and demonstrates its potential for studying neurological disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease th more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Oct. 31 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Four-year fellowship for quantum memory research A University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka researcher whose mahi involves investigating the way crystals can be used in quantum memory storage has been given a four-year funding boost. Royal Society Te Aparangi has today announced Fellowships for researchers at different stages of their careers. Department of Physics Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Luke more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Nov. 3 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * University co-leads $2m project using AI to study vulnerable deep-sea habitats The project has been awarded funding through the Bezos Earth Fund's AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge * The University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) have been awarded funding through the Bezos Earth Fund's AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge. The $2million two-year initiative will use AI to g more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Nov. 3 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * University spinout highlights outstanding performance of vaccine candidate The Vaccine Group is working to develop a vaccine to tackle bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) in calves * The Vaccine Group (TVG), a University of Plymouth spinout company, has demonstrated outstanding results in a trial of its novel vaccine candidate for bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV). BRSV is highly contagi more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 3 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Australian and Indonesian universities launch centre to accelerate research, innovation and engagement The University of Queensland (UQ) and Universitas Indonesia (UI) have launched the UI-UQ Collaboration Centre to deepen academic exchange and advance research and innovation in the Southeast Asia region. The centre within UI's newly established Science Techno Park in Depok Jawa Barat marks a major m more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * National guidelines to revolutionise concussion treatment Key points * These are the first Australia and New Zealand specific guidelines for all forms of concussion from injury to recovery. * About 50 per cent of people with concussion do not receive the care they need. * The guidelines will be implemented across Australian and New Zealand healthcare systems with an initiative called Mind  more PR

GUILFORD, England, Nov. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Fast, accurate drag predictions could help improve aircraft design Researchers at the University of Surrey have proposed a computational approach that can provide aerodynamic drag data more efficiently during the early stages of aircraft design. It is hoped that AeroMap could help develop safer and more fuel-efficient aircraft. Drag is the aerodynamic force that opposes an aircraft's moti more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Nov. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Study brings science of bushfire smoke to the frontline of firefighting Review responds to firefighters' safety concerns, highlighting smoke complexity, skin absorption and protective equipment * As Australia prepares for another bushfire season, University of Wollongong (UOW) research provides a comprehensive overview of the science behind bushfire smoke exposure, addressing heal more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Nov. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Sustainability report shows real-world impact on climate, equity and education From Antarctica to India, UOW research and partnerships are driving global progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals * As the University of Wollongong (UOW) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report demonstrates how its research, partnerships and innovation ar more PR

LONDON, Canada, Nov. 4 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Ivey Business School ranked first in Canada for high-impact business research 'Financial Times' assessment puts Western among world's top business schools * Ivey Business School has been recognized among the world's leading business schools, ranking 25th globally in the Financial Times latest assessment of research impact. The result represents a rise of five spots from last year, also placing Ivey first among Can more PR