AALTO, Finland, Dec. 9 -- Aalto University issued the following Q&A by Eeva Raisanen with Sebastian Szyller, assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science: * * * Sebastian Szyller: I want to make machine learning more dependable and resilient to attacks Sebastian Szyller has been appointed assistant professor at Aalto University Department of Computer Science as from 1 September 2025. He studies how to train privacy-preserving machine learning models, how to safeguard them and ens more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Assessing ATAR: New research shows many pathways to university New research from Victoria University's (VU) Mitchell Institute shows the ATAR (the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) plays a smaller and more uneven role in university admissions than many students and their families might think. The report, Assessing the ATAR: Exploring the use of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * From deepfakes to biomarkers: Diving into Social Sciences research By Amanda Bishop Fetal alcohol exposure, technology used to facilitate sexual violence and the hypersexualization of racialized sex workers were among the many subjects explored at the eighth annual Social Sciences Research Colloquium Friday, Dec. 5. The event featured talks from 2024 Faculty research award winners and a selection  more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Study explores the link between newspaper preference and attitudes towards autism The findings highlight that newspaper reading habits are a robust predictor of public attitudes By George Wigmore, Senior Communications Officer A new study from City St George's, University of London has found that people's newspaper reading habits are a reliable predictor of their attitudes towards aut more PR

CRANFIELD, England, Dec. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield University insights provide foresight for the UN Cranfield University has presented a strategic foresight report for the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The detailed science-policy horizon scan reveals six critical issues that will define the environmental policy landscape in the coming decades. With funding limitations, rapid technology advances, competing pr more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 9 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Esteemed EU grants worth Euros2 million go to five University of Helsinki researchers The ERC-funded projects investigate the metabolism of intestinal cancer, concepts as knowledge facilitators, scientific innovation in the era of AI, how matter behaves in the extreme densities of neutron stars, and the effects of cell development on the colours of tropical fish. * Five researchers working at th more PR

SINGAPORE, Dec. 9 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * Healing Arts Singapore - NUS; NAFA, UAS; and Jameel Arts & Health Lab launch Asia's first national arts and health initiative in collaboration with WHO From 8 to 12 December 2025, Singapore will host Healing Arts Singapore, Asia's first national-level arts and health initiative--marking a major step forward in advancing regional conversations on arts and health. The Singapore edition of the Jam more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Towards sustainable organic synthesis - Mechanochemistry replaces lithium with sodium in organic reactions New mechanochemical method for synthesizing organosodium reagents has promise to reduce reliance on lithium and improve sustainability in general organic synthesis. Highly reactive organometallic reagents, like organolithiums (molecules with a carbon-lithium bond) are essential reagents in o more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Dec. 9 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Program to support first-time mums in regional, rural, and remote North Queensland A new online initiative to provide social and emotional support to first-time mothers living in regional, rural and remote communities across Northern Queensland will see novice mums paired with a volunteer support person from December 8. * James Dimmock, Professor of Psychology at James Cook University, is Researc more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 9 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Kering Foundation, SVRI and McGill launch research program on the intersection of violence against women and children The Kering Foundation, in partnership with McGill University and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), is launching an innovative research program to tackle the often-overlooked links between violence against women and violence against children - a critical global issue with deep s more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 9 (TNSrep) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Patch offers hope to save frog populations La Trobe University academics have developed a non-invasive way to monitor hormones in frogs in an important step towards protecting the vulnerable animals from extinction. Global frog populations are disappearing at an alarming rate due to issues such as habitat loss, climate change, pollution, invasive species and disease, with 41 per cent of spec more PR

LANCASTER, England, Dec. 9 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Project and toolkit paves way for kinship carers to be at heart of future research Research by Lancaster University working with a leading kinship care charity sets out clear recommendations for how kinship carers can be meaningfully involved at every stage of the research process, as well as key lessons for researchers, practitioners, universities, funders and policymakers. The Centre for Child and Family Ju more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 9 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE and Imperial College London launch tutoring initiative to boost girls' maths confidence The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Imperial College London have teamed up to launch Future Maths - a new multi-intervention programme designed to help Year 8 girls (aged 12-13) strengthen their maths skills and stay on track for top  more PR

PERTH, Australia, Dec. 9 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * Making WA science accessible to every classroom A new science education hub has been launched to bridge critical gaps in STEM education across Western Australian schools. The Harry Butler Education Hub will deliver free, curriculum-aligned resources as well as hands-on programs that connect students and teachers with real-world science and scientists. The Hub's development was inspired by schools across WA repo more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 9 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * NBN Co teams up with RMIT to advance broadband innovation, supporting Australia's digital future A new three-year agreement between NBN Co and RMIT University will bring together academics and telco industry experts with the aim of developing enhanced broadband outcomes for the nation. The agreement known as ASTRID - Advancing STEM, Technology, Research, Innovation more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Novel AI technique able to distinguish between progressive brain tumours and radiation necrosis, York U study finds Professor says this could lead to better treatments for late-stage cancer patients By Emina Gamulin While targeted radiation can be an effective treatment for brain tumours, subsequent potential necrosis of the treated areas can be hard to distinguish from the tumours on a standard MR more PR

SINGAPORE, Dec. 9 -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news: * * * NTU and Indian partners launch five-year research collaboration to testbed sustainable energy solutions in Odisha, India NTU Singapore, the Energy Department of the Government of Odisha represented by GRIDCO, and the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) have signed a Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA) on 7 December on research, development, test-bedding and deployment of sustaina more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 9 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary academics receive 8 million euros funding from European Research Council Four academics at Queen Mary University of London are among 349 researchers to be awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant, each receiving Euros2 million in funding. These highly competitive grants had over 3,000 applicants this year. They are awarded to provide support to exceptionally  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 9 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Sustainable mobility begins with more effective collaboration A sustainable mobility system depends on how effectively governments, transport providers, and travelers work together. This requires aligning goals, managing uncertainty, and ensuring participation. From reducing emissions to introducing innovative alternatives to car use, stronger coordination and mutual understanding among stakeholders are e more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Dec. 9 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * SFU research plants seeds for new dementia care model in Canada By Robyn Stubbs Simon Fraser University researchers are laying the groundwork for an innovative long-term care model that combines nature-based therapy with village-setting care to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia. First developed on traditional farms in the Netherlands, the Green Care Farm (GCF) model integr more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Dec. 9 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * Brain health: Dr. Erin Mazerolle developing new technologies, investigating 'super agers,' and maintaining your brain 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 more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, Dec. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * Report highlights 'poverty crisis' in Stoke-on-Trent A new report describes how austerity, in the form of cuts to health, welfare and social services, is driving increasing poverty in Stoke-on-Trent * The joint research from University of Staffordshire in collaboration with Citizens Advice Staffordshire North and Stoke-on-Trent (CASNS) exposes the impacts of recent economic and policy chang more PR

GUILFORD, England, Dec. 9 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey welcomes United Nations delegation in formal launch of student-focused 'CIFAL Surrey Academy' CIFAL Surrey will host senior UNITAR leadership at the University of Surrey on 11 December 2025, formally launching the new academy. The delegation, led by UNITAR Executive Director Michelle Gyles-McDonnough and including CIFAL directors from Australia, Canada and Saudi Arabia, will see Surrey's work more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Dec. 9 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Unmanned vessels could become the Armed Forces' watchful eye at sea DTU researchers are developing advanced surveillance systems for boats that can detect suspicious activity below the sea surface. These systems will strengthen Denmark's ability to prevent and investigate attacks on critical infrastructure and detect attempts at espionage. By Miriam Meister In recent years, blown-up gas p more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * World-first base-edited gene therapy helps patients fight previously incurable blood cancer A groundbreaking new treatment using genome-edited immune cells, developed by scientists at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), has shown promising results in helping children and adults fight a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. Using base-editing technology, the pioneering gene therapy  more PR

BATH, England, Dec. 9 -- The University of Bath issued the following news: * * * Why didn't the senior citizen cross the road? Slower crossings may help people with reduced mobility Standard UK road crossing intervals are often too short for older adults with limited mobility, research reveals * Road crossings need to slow down to allow people with mobility issues and older pedestrians enough time to use them, research has indicated. The time interval of crossings in the UK is more than tw more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Dec. 9 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * New Study Reveals Limitations of AI-Based Material Prediction Computer simulations and artificial intelligence often make significant errors when predicting the properties of new, high-performance materials. This is the finding of an international study led by the University of Bayreuth. In their research, published in the renowned journal Advanced Materials, the scientists provide tools to addres more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Slower crossings may help people with reduced mobility, major study says Standard UK road crossing intervals are often too short for older adults with reduced mobility, following analysis from two studies * Road crossings need to provide extra time to allow older people with mobility issues enough time to use them, new research has indicated. A new study published in Age and Ageing by rese more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Dec. 10 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following doctoral defense Q&A on Dec. 8, 2025, by Federico Malato: * * * Doctoral defence of Federico Malato, MSc, 15.12.2025: Enhancing decision making with retrieval-learning hybrid agents The doctoral dissertation in the field of Computer Science will be examined at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Joensuu campus and online. * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Dec. 9 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Finnish Research Impact Foundation grants over 200,000 euros of funding for wastewater treatment project The Finnish Research Impact Foundation has granted 201,462 euros of seed funding for the Integrated Bioprocess for Producing Value Added Building Blocks from Wastewater (Intrecovery) project. The project is led by Assistant Professor Merve Atasoy from the Department of Chemistry and Sustainable Te more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Dec. 4 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following doctoral defense Q&A by Roman Calpe: * * * Doctoral defence of Roman Calpe, MSc, 12.12.2025: Engineering coherence of light with nanostructures: modulation and generation The doctoral dissertation in the field of Photonics will be examined at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Joensuu campus. * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? The topic of my d more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Dec. 9 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * University of Glasgow to partner with Glasgow Caledonian University on entrepreneurship and innovation The Innovation3 Exchange is a five-year pilot partnership between the universities, supported by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC). * The University of Glasgow is to partner with Glasgow Caledonian University to enhance the two institutions' capacity for entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercialisat more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Dec. 9 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * New benchmarking tool for gambling regulation is a global first A new benchmarking tool for gambling regulation launched by University of Glasgow experts is the first of its kind worldwide. The Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS) is designed to help researchers, regulators, and civil-society actors assess how comprehensively different countries regulate gambling and protect people from related harms. more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Dec. 9 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Microscopic masterpiece marks Glasgow's 850th anniversary Researchers at the University of Glasgow have joined the city's 850th anniversary celebrations by creating a tiny tribute - an image of Scotland etched in unprecedented detail at the wavelength of light. The etching, made on a circular silicon wafer six inches in diameter, includes what the team believe to be the world's smallest depiction of the R more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 9 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Are robots the solution? Robots are getting more and more applications. In the industry, at home, but especially in the service. Technological developments in this area are moving fast. Nevertheless, the knowledge about how we can best use robots in practice is significantly behind, according to Jana Holthower. She investigates the interaction between consumers and robots. 'Robots are more than  more PR

HONG KONG, Dec. 9 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Croucher Foundation presents Senior Research Fellowships and Senior Medical Research Fellowship 2026 to three distinguished scholars (Issued on behalf of Croucher Foundation) * Croucher Foundation held its Foundation Day Dinner and Awards Presentation Ceremony on 8 December to present the Croucher Senior Research Fellowships 2026 to two distinguished scholars from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ( more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Dec. 9 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * HALo hosts national meeting to discuss future UK LAT Strategy The UKRI-funded Hub for Advanced Long-acting Therapeutics (HALo) brought together leading experts from industry, healthcare, and government for a national strategy meeting to discuss how the UK can strengthen its leadership in long-acting therapeutics. The event, Securing the Future: Shaping the UK Strategy of Long-acting Therapeutic more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * LZ sets a world's best in hunt for dark matter and gets new look at neutrinos from sun's core University of Liverpool researchers are part of an international physics experiment that has just announced its record-breaking latest results in the search for dark matter. The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment is dedicated to uncovering the secrets of dark matter, the elusive substance thought to c more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals how UK manufacturers can stay afloat when global crises hit New research from The University of Manchester has shed light on how British manufacturers can better survive - and even thrive - during major global shocks such as pandemics, wars and economic turmoil. The study, which has been published in Industrial Marketing Management, was based on 205 UK manufacturing fi more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 9 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Australia-India Research Collaboration Framework released A landmark framework will drive the next phase of Australia-India research collaboration, shaping multi-sector partnerships that tackle shared challenges and deliver real-world impact. The Australia-India Research Collaboration (AIRC) Framework was launched at the Australia-India Education and Skills Council meeting, in New Delhi, on Monday.  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Sports can breed respect for authority By Julie Gazaille A new study suggests that children -- especially boys -- who participate in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less prone to develop symptoms of ''oppositional defiance'' in early adolescence. Young adolescents, especially boys, who participated in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less likely to defy their parents, teache more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Dec. 9 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * HMRI celebrates excellence in research and innovation at 2025 awards Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) recognised the outstanding achievements of its research community at the 2025 HMRI Awards, held at Newcastle City Hall on Friday evening. The annual event brought together researchers, clinicians, partners and supporters to acknowledge exceptional contributions to transforming the health and  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 9 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham supports Shard Diagnostics to drive innovation in molecular diagnostics Shard Diagnostics has become the latest company to join the University of Nottingham's investment portfolio, supported through Nottingham Technology Ventures - the university's wholly owned subsidiary responsible for managing its spin-out portfolio and related investments. This milestone further s more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 9 -- The University of Queensland issued the following commentary: * * * Increased investment needed in early-stage homegrown tech By Dean Moss, CEO of UQ's commercialisation company, UniQuest. Sanofi's billion-dollar acquisition of Vicebio Limited is a landmark deal. It's unprecedented in value and impact in Australia. Not only is it the largest acquisition of a company commercialising intellectual property (IP) from an Australian university, but it also shows wha more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Research proves life-saving frozen blood platelets safe to use Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective to use on critically injured patients - a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two years. Key points * Frozen platelets have been proven safe to use, dramatically improving their shelf life by 2 years. * The resea more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 9 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * How a scholarship PhD student is revolutionising the future of aviation The University of Salford's Levi Kaganowich is joining the efforts to curb noise pollution, a growing government concern after studies have exposed its damaging impact on human health. Currently heading into his third year of his PhD, Levi is drawing on his mathematical background and undergraduate dissertation to research  more PR

HOBART, Australia, Dec. 9 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * New strategy to support sustainable growth of Tasmanian agriculture A renewed focus on sustainable agriculture and food production, climate resilience, meaningful partnerships, and preparing industry to respond to emerging challenges underpin the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's new Strategic Plan. The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) - a joint venture between the University of Tasmania and t more PR

COVENTRY, England, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Positive & Polished: Student writing has evolved in the AI era A University of Warwick-led analysis of almost 5,000 student-authored reports suggests that student writing has become more polished and formal since the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022-- but grades have remained stable. Published in Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, the new study examines student reports  more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * (Do) hold your breath: Kinesiology professor tries out freediving By Kate Hargreaves Science communication can be difficult. Rendering complex physiological processes in a way that lay audiences can understand is no easy task. Neither is holding your breath for four minutes. UWindsor professor of Kinesiology Dr. Anthony Bain is, however, up to both challenges. In his article "From bedside to  more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Severe drought linked to the decline of the hobbits 61,000 years ago New study links climate stress to the disappearance of early human species Homo floresiensis, the 'hobbits' of Flores * A team of international scientists has uncovered compelling new evidence that severe drought, caused by a changing climate, sparked one of the great mysteries in human evolution: why did the 'ho more PR

LONDON, Canada, Dec. 10 -- Western University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 8, 2025, by Keri Ferguson with Maxwell Smith, Canadian Institutes of Health Research Applied Public Health Chair in Ethics and Health Emergencies: * * * Western launches new Centre for Bioethics Consolidating bioethics expertise to advance collaborative research, learning opportunities * Western has established a new Centre for Bioethics, bringing top experts together to examine the critical ethical issues plagui more PR

YORK, England, Dec. 9 -- York St John University issued the following news: * * * A dose of nature - new partnership to inspire healthier, more active living through North Yorkshire's landscapes The Natural Health Service for North Yorkshire is a regional green social prescribing programme. Through nature-based activities in Protected Landscapes, the programme is designed to enhance physical and mental health, reduce social isolation, increase social and economic activity, and create healthie more PR