AALTO, Finland, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * AI at the speed of light just became a possibility Researchers have demonstrated single-shot tensor computing at the speed of light - a remarkable step towards next-generation Artificial General Intelligence hardware powered by optical computation rather than electronics. Tensor operations are the kind of arithmetic that form the backbone of nearly all modern technologies, especially artificial inte more PR

AALTO, Finland, Nov. 14 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Five things every consumer should understand about electricity demand and production Professor of Practice Iivo Vehvilainen explains why embracing wind can be the key to a more stable future * Professor of Practice Iivo Vehvilainen from Aalto University School of Business specialises in energy markets, and now, he explains the delicate balance of electricity production and consumption. 1. Wind shakes elect more PR

MACAU, China, Nov. 14 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * Ambassador of Angola to China visits UM A delegation led by Dalva Ringote Allen, the newly-appointed ambassador of Angola to China, visited the University of Macau (UM) today (14 November) and was warmly received by UM Rector Yonghua Song and Vice Rector Rui Martins. The two parties held in-depth discussions on promoting academic and research collaboration and talent development between the two places. Song pr more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 13 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University expertise contributes to new commercially scalable rice straw bioenergy hub in the Philippines * Across Asia an estimated 300 million tons of rice straw are burned as waste each year * Aston researchers have worked closely with rice farmers to tackle the problem * They found that straw collection and a lack of supportive policies have hindered previously hindered progress. * A new, commerci more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Extensive dog diversity existed millennia before modern breeding practices An innovative study published in Science which included the involvement of UAB archaeologists reveals that the remarkable diversity characterising dogs today began some 11,000 years ago. The study thus questions traditional hypotheses that point to this diversity being largely the result of the selective breedi more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Humanity travels an average of 78 minutes per day, regardless of living standards People travel for many reasons--commuting, as part of their job, or to go shopping--and the time spent traveling differs from day to day, from person to person. But remarkably, populations tend to travel for close to 1.3 hours per day (78 minutes), no matter where they live, or how rich they are. * Th more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Bayreuth Researchers Discover New Pathways to Green Hydrogen An international research team led by the University of Bayreuth has developed an innovative method for producing green hydrogen directly from seawater - without the use of additional reagents. The researchers report their groundbreaking findings in the prestigious Journal of the American Chemical Society. Why it matters As a more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * Study explores if sustainable development research is really focused on well-being The success of the United Nations' global sustainability targets is often measured through economic growth - but what about how people feel and live? A new study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) has examined whether human wellbeing -- life satisfaction, happiness, quality of life, and living standards -- i more PR

LEICESTER, England, Nov. 14 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Universities recognised nationally for pioneering research-to-start up accelerator A pioneering programme to help turn university research into successful ventures has been shortlisted as a finalist for a national Knowledge Exchange Award. VentureVersity, developed through a collaboration between the University of Leicester, De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and Loughborough University in partnership  more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Nov. 14 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * Delegates from more than 20 countries descend on Darwin to celebrate multilingualism Charles Darwin University will welcome more than 130 delegates from 23 countries next week for the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA) Conference. The conference, hosted at Danala | Education and Community Precinct by the Education, Enabling and Linguistics Discipline at the University, will be in the Top more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Nov. 14 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * DTU innovation DNA becoming a national framework New recommendations will ensure that Danish research gets out and benefits as commercial market solutions in new start-ups. DTU President Anders Bjarklev finds it positive that DTU's long-standing work with innovation is now reflected in a national framework. By Sari Vegendal One of the University's core tasks is to conduct research. In th more PR

FALMOUTH, England, Nov. 14 -- Falmouth University issued the following news: * * * Sustainable Product Design alumnus on material innovation and returning to campus to teach Charlie Ruck is a sustainable industrial designer and Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons) alumnus who is forging a multi-faceted career. After his major project artifact received nominations in some of the biggest design awards in the industry, he pursued further study and set up RUCK(R), a research-led multidisciplinary more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Shocking cost of inaction on alcohol in Australia Alcohol-related diseases and injuries have the potential to cost the Australian healthcare system a staggering $68 billion over 60 years if nothing is done to stop the impact. The new Griffith University developed The Alcohol Policy (TAP) model is an epidemiological model used to estimate the avoidable alcohol-related disease, injury and healthcare more PR

HONG KONG, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Engineering Researchers Unveil New Insights into Ion-Driven Charge Transfer Professor Dong-Myeong Shin and his team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) shed light on the contribution of ions in electric charge transfer, though their contribution differs with environmental humidity. This discovery adds new insig more PR

HONG KONG, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed discovers gut bacterium impairing liver cancer immunotherapy, advocating for modulation therapy to enhance efficacy A research team led by the Department of Clinical Oncology, Centre of Cancer Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has identified a critical factor contributing to the failure of liver cancer immunotherapy. The more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Nov. 14 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Using basalt to boost soil health and capture carbon Australia is leading the way in sustainable agriculture with a new research initiative exploring the use of crushed basalt rock to improve soil health and sequester carbon as trials begin on rice and cotton farms. The project, led by the University of South Australia (UniSA) and James Cook University (JCU) investigates enhanced rock weathering  more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Higher CO2 levels are making our food more calorific and less nutritious More CO2 in the atmosphere is making food crops more calorific, less nutritious and potentially more toxic. If we do not intervene, this could cause malnutrition, even in population groups that currently have enough to eat. These are the findings of Leiden research, published in Global Change Biology. Anyone eating what now c more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Nov. 14 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University and Ministry of Public Service Study Reveals Impact of Salary Enhancement on Teacher Performance in Uganda Mak-RIF funded research highlights disparities between science and arts teachers and their implications for Uganda's education system. By Winnie Kyamulabi A collaborative study by Makerere University and the Ministry of Public Service has shed new light on how salary enhancement affects more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Nov. 14 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * SFTNB-MIIC Partnership Nurtures Entrepreneurial Learners & Change Agents By Eve Nakyanzi The School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-Engineering (SFTNB), in partnership with the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC), held the third edition of its Entrepreneurship Exhibition on 12th November 2025, bringing together student innovators to showcase a semester's worth of creativity, research, and pro more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Nov. 14 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * MakSPH, MOH and JMS Lead National Efforts to Build a Resilient Health Supply Chain By Davidson Ndyabahika Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Joint Medical Stores (JMS) have launched a project to boost Uganda's health supply chain. Backed by the Gates Foundation, it aims to improve emergency deliveries and use data to ensure lasting resilience. The intervention more PR

LEICESTER, England, Nov. 14 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Million-pound climate project to help Leicester become a climate leader as DMU launches its COP 30 programme A new million-pound initiative that will help grassroots community organisations develop their own sustainability projects has the potential to turn Leicester into a city of climate action, according to De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester. Thanks to National Lottery players, the university has re more PR

MACAU, China, Nov. 14 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * Nearly 100 experts from home and abroad discuss microgrid technology at UM The University of Macau (UM) and the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences co-hosted the 19th International Symposium on Microgrids in Macao and Shenzhen. The Macao session, which was held at UM from 12 to 13 November, brought together nearly 100 renowned scholars and industry leaders from over 20 co more PR

HONG KONG, Nov. 14 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU receives three awards at CES Innovation Awards 2026 Three innovations developed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and its startups have achieved remarkable success at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovation Awards 2026, garnering three prestigious Innovation Awards for their cutting-edge research and development achievements. Among the award-winning projects, the Smar more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Nov. 14 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Putting the joy in mathematics: StFX researchers enhancing mathematical experiences for learners Research X'cellence: Our StFX community levering expertise on today's most pressing challenges. At StFX, innovative research and creative activity are benefiting our communities, addressing some of today's most pressing challenges. Research X'cellence shines a spotlight on members of our inspiring ed more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * New QUT-developed tools reveal 24,000 previously unknown microbes' genomes QUT researchers have recovered the genomes of more than 24,000 previously unknown microbial species--some from entirely new branches of life that likely evolved before plants and animals, detailed in two studies published in Nature Biotechnology and Nature Methods. * Almost all microbial life on Earth rema more PR

CHISLEHURST, England, Nov. 14 -- Ravensbourne University London issued the following news: * * * Ravensbourne University London becomes one of the first UK universities accredited by JICMAIL Ravensbourne University London has become one of the first higher education institutions in the UK to be accredited by JICMAIL, the advertising industry's gold standard for mail-engagement data and audience insight. This accreditation gives Ravensbourne students and researchers access to real-world adver more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 14 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Understanding the influence of gaming influencers on tween boys Most Australian teens and tweens play video games, with many reporting that gaming makes them feel happy and provides relief from tough times. With gaming platforms exempt from the impending social media ban for under 16s, RMIT experts unpack how these platforms and the rise of gaming influencers can re more PR

MACAU, China, Nov. 14 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * Sub-Committee 2 Meeting of Western Pacific Regional Forum for the Harmonization of Herbal Medicines held at UM The Sub-Committee 2 Meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Forum for the Harmonization of Herbal Medicines (FHH) took place at the University of Macau (UM) from 27 to 29 October. Delegates from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam attended the meeting in person or on more PR

GUILFORD, England, Nov. 13 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey's Space4Nature project showcased at COP30 as a model for tech-powered biodiversity action Surrey's Space4Nature project, which uses satellite data and community science to protect biodiversity across the county, is currently being showcased by the UK Government at the COP30 UK Pavilion in Belem, Brazil (10-21 November 2025). The display forms part of the UK's official presentation of researc more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 14 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * DAAD supports new center of excellence for research and teaching in Africa TUM drives energy transition in South Africa * The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is taking on the coordination of a new DAAD center of excellence, thereby sending a strong signal for German-African cooperation in energy research. Starting in 2026, the African-German Center for Just Energy Transition will be establis more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Nov. 14 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Teesside University wins prestigious University of the Year award Teesside University has been named University of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, in recognition of its achievements and transformative impact across the UK's higher education landscape. The University of the Year is the latest in a series of major achievements which have reinforced the Universit more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Nov. 14 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * New Northern cluster aiming to shape UK's bio-industrial future York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority, Tees Valley Combined Authority, the University of York, Teesside University and CPI have announced a partnership which aims to create around 5,000 skilled jobs across the two regions. By harnessing their combined strengths, the authorities have developed a bio-industrial cluster of cross-sect more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T researchers develop ultra-strong, lightweight metal composite that can withstand extreme heat "We think this is an exciting step forward toward stronger, lighter and more efficient vehicles" By Tyler Irving University of Toronto researchers have designed a new composite material that is both very light and extremely strong - even at temperatures up to 500 Celsius. The material, which is more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Nov. 14 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * UEF's public health expertise showcased at Europe's biggest annual public health conference The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) participated in the European Public Health Conference, held 11-14 in November Helsinki, Finland. This annual event gathered over 3,000 participants from over 80 countries, making Helsinki the hub of global public health dialogue. UEF  more PR

MACAU, China, Nov. 14 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM, National Judges College jointly offer Training Programme for Chinese Senior Judges To meet the country's demand for cultivating foreign-related legal professionals, the University of Macau (UM) and the National Judges College jointly offer the Training Programme for Chinese Senior Judges. An opening ceremony was held for the 2025 cohort of doctoral and master's students under the programme. In his speech, M more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 13 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * DaRe2THINK launches enhanced digital platform to transform NHS primary care clinical trials A newly launched digital platform is transforming how GP NHS practices take part in clinical trials, making research quicker and more inclusive for patients. * A new digital platform has been launched to transform how NHS GP practices take part in clinical trials, making research quicker, easier and more inc more PR

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Nov. 14 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * Faculty of Education's Marynowski says AI can support teachers, not replace them Technological advances have long impacted classroom learning -- remember the onset of the internet and cell phones? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an entirely new animal and with the increase in the prevalence of AI tools to complete tasks that humans used to do; some people are worried that AI will take over their jobs more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 14 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * COP30 climate pledges favour land-based carbon removal over emission cuts An analysis of national climate plans released today at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil warns that countries are failing to carry out core work required to reduce emissions by halting and reversing deforestation and forest degradation, and are instead pushing unrealistic carbon removal schemes, such as large-scale t more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 14 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Greening more resilient cities with Woody Meadows A pioneering urban greening approach transforming Australian cities into vibrant and biodiverse spaces has been released to the public, empowering home gardeners and land managers with over a decade of research and knowledge in native plant design and management. Developed at the University of Melbourne, 'Woody Meadows' are redefining how councils, c more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 14 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Better social health, one step at a time By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux An UdeM doctoral student of public health studies the links between daily walking and social connectedness. It is a well-known fact that walking is good for your physical and mental health. But what about social health? Could walking also improve your personal relationships? Julie Karmann, a doctoral candidate supervised by professor Y more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 14 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Record $30 million donation to establish residential college for women By Stefanie Menezes The partnership between the H.S. Chau Foundation and UNSW reflects a shared vision to support leadership, innovation and equity in STEM. A new residential college dedicated to women studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will be established at UNSW Sydney, thanks to a record $30 m more PR

GUILFORD, England, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * UK schools turn to therapy to teach children values By Georgie Gould Therapeutic education has become a dominant influence on the teaching of values in Britain's primary schools, according to new research from the Universities of Surrey, York and Sheffield. From mindful "body scans" to "Zones of Regulation" charts, wellbeing initiatives are quietly reshaping how children develop and learn more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 14 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Asbestos has been found in children's coloured sand. What's the risk to kids? Health and science Medical science Public health Here's what to know about the recalled products, and how to dispose of them safely. * Multiple schools and early learning centres in the Australian Capital Territory have shut on Friday after asbestos was found in coloured sand used for children's art and sensory play more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 14 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Double win at national engagement awards UTS has taken out two national 2025 Engagement Australia Excellence Awards, recognising its work in partnership with communities to address important challenges. * The UTS SOUL Program won the Award for Excellence in Community Engagement and Dr Joshua Pate the Award for Outstanding Leadership in Engagement at a ceremony in Sydney. UTS Vice-Chancellor,  more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: * * * Drift logs destroying intertidal ecosystems: research Logs are a familiar sight on the beaches along the coast of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii and are often viewed positively, as they can stabilize the banks, be used for firewood or act as benches by beach-goers. However, new research from the University of Victoria (UVic) shows that these logs are not as innocuous as they s more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Nov. 14 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Free State Establishes New Elite Study Programmes The Free State of Bavaria is funding four new elite degree programmes with twelve million euros, two of them at the University of Wurzburg. They will start in the 2026 winter semester. * Under the umbrella of the Elite Network of Bavaria, the Free State of Bavaria is establishing four new degree programmes for particularly talented students in  more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Microrobot Delivers Drugs Directly to Their Site of Action A microrobot that delivers drugs precisely to their target location in the body and is soon to be clinically available: researchers at the University of Wurzburg have contributed to this development by ETH Zurich. A stroke occurs when blood clots block the vessels that supply the brain with blood. Twelve million people worldwide more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Social Flashpoint in Rural Areas The energy transition is inextricably linked to social, economic, and political challenges, especially in rural areas. Researchers from Wurzburg and Denmark are therefore calling for a new, holistic approach. * The transformation of our energy system towards renewable sources is particularly visible in rural areas, where large wind and solar parks are  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 14 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * 4D printing makes human tissue models more realistic Safer and more effective testing, without animal experiments * Scientists are becoming increasingly good at mimicking human tissue in the lab. This helps make drug testing safer, more effective, and less dependent on animal experiments. In his PhD research at Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht, Marc Falandt developed biomaterials whose properties can  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 14 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Students' voices as guide for course evaluation: the Thermometer sets a new standard Students' voices are the core of teaching and learning. That's why in the academic year of 2023-2024 the Thermometer pilot was launched at the Faculty of Science; a standardised survey consisting of five questions in the Caracal course evaluation system. The goal? Making course evaluations easier, more efficient, less tim more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Switching quantum states in germanene on and off New step towards stable qubits * Researchers from Utrecht University and the University of Twente have found a way to actively control quantum states in the ultrathin material germanene. Using the electric field of a scanning tunneling microscope, they can literally switch the so-called topological states in germanene nanoribbons on and off. Thes more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 14 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * UTS researchers among world's most influential Ten UTS academics have been named on a prestigious list of the world's most influential researchers. * The Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list identifies leading global researchers who have demonstrated their influence by publishing papers which rank in the top one percent by citations for their field. Ten UTS researchers made the list across more PR

YORK, England, Nov. 14 -- York St John University issued the following news: * * * Votes at 16: Yorkshire academics and youth workers highlight urgent need for political conversations with young people Young people are politically socialising themselves via social media - they need other voices in the mix * As today's current Year 7s (12 and 13 year olds) are set to get the vote within a few years, academics are highlighting the important role youth work can play in engaging young people wi more PR

LONDON, England, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * World Diabetes Day at City St George's: Spotlight on Research Today, on World Diabetes Day, we're proud to spotlight our research at City St George's which aims to inform better disease management and help control the risk of infection in patients with diabetes. * Earlier this year, researchers from our Department of Population Health and Policy led a large-scale study of over half a more PR