AALTO, Finland, Dec. 19 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Research Council of Finland establishes a Center of Excellence in Quantum Materials The Centre, called QMAT, creates new materials to power the quantum technology of coming decades. Centres of Excellence are a competitive and prestigious scientific programme by the Research Council of Finland. The Centres represent the very cutting-edge of science in their fields, carving out new avenues for research, devel more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 19 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University's Professor Gina Rippon wins British Psychological Society book award for The Lost Girls of Autism * Gina Rippon, professor emeritus of cognitive neuroimaging at Aston University, has won an award for her book, The Lost Girls of Autism * The book won the 2025 British Psychological Society Popular Science Award * It explores the emerging science of female autism, and examines why it has been sy more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Dec. 19 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * At DTU, impact and excellence go hand in hand A new three-year programme will ensure that DTU researchers' contributions to the university's core areas are evaluated according to several qualitative criteria in the future. This is being done to maintain DTU's position as an international elite technical university. By Mie Harthing Egefelt Provost Christine Nellemann is now launching the  more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Dec. 19 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Charles Sturt celebrates milestones and leadership news Charles Sturt is acknowledging its 2025 milestones and looking ahead to 2026 as the University Council announces re-elections and new appointments. * Charles Sturt celebrates milestones in research, student enrolments and graduations in 2025 * The University Council announces Professor Renee Leon's term as Vice-Chancellor has been extended unt more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Dec. 19 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Four major DTU projects in new roadmap for research infrastructure In the Ministry of Higher Education and Science's new roadmap for investments in important research infrastructures, DTU is leading four major projects. Two will be financed immediately. By Simon Koefoed Toft Some of the most critical research fields for Europe's robustness and technological sovereignty are slated to rece more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Dec. 19 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * The importance of remembering: Dr Nina Westera's legacy People rely on their memories to provide details of events that happen in their lives. But it can often be hard to retrieve the details when feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed by emotions. Researchers at Griffith University are focused on helping victims of traumatic crimes to better remember and report their experiences. Their recent focus i more PR

NEWPORT, England, Dec. 19 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Harper Adams: a Year in Review Part One During the festive season we both look forward to the coming year - and back over the one which has just gone. 2025 has been a year filled with highlights at Harper Adams University: so join us as we take a look back at stories from January to June... January 2025 The year began with the Oxford Farming Conference - and, as has been the case since its inception, Harpe more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Dec. 19 -- Keele University issued the following news: * * * Keele psychology expert advises U.S. police on protest management A world-leading expert in crowd psychology and public order policing at Keele University is advising police in the United States on managing large gatherings, including protests linked to immigration enforcement operations. Professor Clifford Stott MBE, from Keele's School of Psychology, is guiding the response of police in Portland, the larg more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Dec. 19 -- Keele University issued the following news: * * * Keele's Year in the News - 2025 Keele news and expertise has been as in-demand as ever throughout 2025, with the university's news, research, and academic analysis reaching more than 500 million people worldwide throughout the year at home and abroad. Here is a look back at just some of the coverage secured by Strategic Communications & Brand over the last 12 months, working with our academic colleagues, as more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 19 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * Kyoto University selected as a candidate "University for International Research Excellence" On 19 December 2025, Japan's science ministry MEXT announced that Kyoto University had been selected as a candidate "University for International Research Excellence". Accordingly, KyotoU will continue its preparations for possible final program participation selection. Message from President Nagahiro Minato Today, the screeni more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Dec. 19 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University and Tsinghua University Launch Landmark China-Uganda Joint Laboratory on Natural Disaster Monitoring and Early Warning By Caroline Kainomugisha Makerere University has taken a decisive step in strengthening Uganda's and Africa's capacity for public safety, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience with the official launch of the China-Uganda Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Natural Disa more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Dec. 19 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University Launches Knowledge-Sharing Platform to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth By Winnie Kyamulabi Makerere University has launched a knowledge-sharing platform designed to bridge research, education, and community outreach, with the aim of accelerating innovation and economic development in Uganda. The platform is the outcome of a project led by Prof. Edward Bbaale, which examined how univers more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 19 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Newcastle engineer awarded 3M pounds to help tackle climate crisis Dr Sharon Velasquez Orta has been awarded a Green Futures Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Her project: CHANGE: Carbon dioxide conversion by intensified electrobiocatalysis will harness microbes and bioelectrochemical reactors to transform waste CO2 into fuels and other valuable products. She joins the inaugural coho more PR

SINGAPORE, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS researchers achieve breakthrough in stabilising vapour-deposited perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, paving the way for real-world deployment First successful use of vapour deposition on industrial silicon wafers delivers unprecedented durability in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells * NUS researchers have developed a groundbreaking vapour-deposition method that dramaticall more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 19 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Peter Hill CB CVO awarded Honorary Degree by Royal Holloway for his leadership in sustainability and public service Awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature of the University of London, former COP26 CEO Peter Hill has shaped global climate policy and guided the UK government through some of its most challenging moments. Peter Hill has been recognised by Royal Holloway, University of more PR

HONG KONG, Dec. 19 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU builds advanced human-robot collaboration system, empowering high-end manufacturing tasks With human-robot collaboration at the core of Industry 5.0, a research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has made significant progress in this field, developing a new generation of "human-machine symbiotic" collaborative manufacturing systems. In addition to perceiving complex envi more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 19 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Royal Holloway receives UKRI funding to train next generation of engineering biologists Royal Holloway has secured funding to lead on the training of the next generation of Engineering Biologists, thanks to Doctoral Focal Awards funding (DFA) from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). This DFAs initiative, part of a pound sterlin more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- Keele University issued the following news: * * * Swearing frees the mind to "go for it", Keele study finds Swearing doesn't just let off steam - it frees people psychologically to push harder and perform better, according to a new study. New research from Keele University, published in the American Psychologist journal, has provided the strongest evidence yet that swearing boosts physical performance and self-confidence because it puts people int more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Dec. 19 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following Q&A with Sabina Leonelli, professor of the Philosophy and History of Science and Technology and heads the Public Science Lab: * * * "Every researcher is faced with philosophical questions" Sabina Leonelli is Professor of Philosophy and History of Science and Technology and heads the Public Science Lab. In the new episode of "NewIn," she explains why looking back at history can be helpful for science and techno more PR

MACAU, China, Dec. 19 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM hosts forum on Hong Kong and Macao pharmaceutical industry development The '2025 Forum on Hong Kong and Macao Pharmaceutical Industry Development--Learning from Neighbours: Fostering an Ecosystem for Medical and Pharmaceutical Advancement', jointly organised by the Centre for Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences (CPRS) at the University of Macau (UM), the Hong Kong Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry (HK more PR

MACAU, China, Dec. 19 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM rector attends Annual Presidents Meeting on Building World-Class Universities in Shanghai Yonghua Song, rector of the University of Macau (UM), attended the Annual Presidents Meeting on Building World-Class Universities 2025 and Annual Presidents Forum of Association of University Presidents of China held in Shanghai. The event brought together presidents of member universities of the Association of Universit more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Dec. 19 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Extension of the regional network "Bavarian Centre for Peace and Conflict Research" The Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) has extended the interdisciplinary regional network "Bavarian Centre for Peace and Conflict Research" until 2028. The network brings together the University of Bayreuth, the University of Augsburg as well as the Institute of Contemporary History (IfZ) more PR

KOLN, Germany, Dec. 19 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * EU-funded VACCELERATE Project concludes with positive assessment An independent expert review commissioned by the Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) confirms that the four-year project coordinated in Cologne has made a successful contribution to preparing for future pandemics. In particular, the registry for those interested in clinical vaccine studies, the network of trial sites and the trai more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 19 -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Archaeologists use AI to create prehistoric video game Archaeologists from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Bergen have used AI and free digital tools to create a dynamic and educational video game about the Stone Age. According to the researchers, the new technology, which does not require strong technical skills, has the potential to revolutionize the digital communication of cult more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Dec. 19 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Scientists uncover how immune cell "fuel" shapes atherosclerosis Two complementary studies reveal how an insufficient supply of energy in macrophages, key immune cells in artery walls, drives the progression of atherosclerosis - and how this knowledge could lead to better diagnostics and future therapies. The University of Eastern Finland was centrally involved in both studies. Atherosclerosis - th more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: * * * University of Greenwich academic creates formulation to help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy A pioneering new serum, when used with a scalp cooling cap, could significantly help reduce hair loss during cancer treatment. * Ana-Maria Totea, Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science and Programme Leader Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Greenwich has developed a formulation aimed at reduci more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 19 -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: * * * University of Greenwich Researcher Showcases Groundbreaking Disability-Led Climate and Arts Work at COP30 in Belem Professor Lopes Ramos' work in Belem shows how arts and humanities research can shape public debate, strengthen international partnerships and support communities on the frontline of the climate emergency. University of Greenwich researcher and ZU-UK co-artistic director Professor Jorge Lope more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 19 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Clues to Alzheimer's disease may be hiding in our 'junk' DNA By Lachlan Gilbert UNSW scientists have uncovered the hidden switches in DNA, revealing new insights into Alzheimer's disease. When most of us think of DNA, we have a vague idea it's made up of genes that give us our physical features, our behavioural quirks, and keep our cells and organs running. But only a tiny percentage of our DNA more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * A delicate Antarctic balance crucial to global climate New findings about ocean processes in the Antarctic show melting ice shelves and changes to sea ice could have catastrophic implications for the global climate. A team of Australian researchers led by Dr David Gwyther at The University of Queensland has identified competing forces that control the formation of some of the coldest, dense more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 19 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * The Year in Media Transition 2025 Author: Alexia Giacomazzi, CMT Events and Communications Officer The Year in Media Transition is now on Double Take. In this episode, Sacha Molitorisz unites journalist, broadcaster and podcaster Joe Hildebrand with ABC's managing editor of standards and compliance Sashka Koloff for an energetic conversation about one of the biggest forces reshaping journalism  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Dec. 19 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Decolonising the airwaves and improving froth flotation Media Studies scholar Dr Kealeboga Aiseng and chemical engineer Dr Lisa October are the 2026 Friedel Sellschop Fellows. The fellowships, worth up to R145 000 each per annum for three years, are awarded annually to recognise and encourage exceptional early-stage researchers. African voices as knowledge sources Dr Kealeboga Aisen more PR

TUBINGEN, Germany, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tubingen issued the following news release: * * * Pathogen hijacks fruit ripening program in citrus plants University of Tubingen-led international research team discovers how a bacterium obtains additional nutrients for reproduction at the expense of the plant * The bacterial pathogen Xanthomonas citri, which causes canker disease in citrus trees, activates selected parts of the fruit ripening program inside infected leaves. Normally more PR

COVENTRY, England, Dec. 19 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: * * * How to use behavioural science at work to boost team collaboration Author: Aikaterini Grimani Behavioural science is the study of how people think, decide and act in real situations. It shows that workplace behaviour is influenced not only by deliberate reasoning, but also by habits, emotions, social dynamics, and cognitive shortcuts. This makes behavioural science especially useful for  more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Antimicrobial resistance: AI predictions unreliable Experts are increasingly turning to machine learning to predict antibiotic resistance. The results should be treated with caution, as a new study by HIRI shows. Antibiotic-resistant infections are a growing threat worldwide. Instead of culturing bacteria in the traditional way and testing their response to antibiotics, laboratories ar more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Dec. 19 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * New high-performance technology provides deep insight into disease processes For several years, researchers in Wurzburg have been using state-of-the-art single-cell analysis to study individual cells. The new "in situ RNA imaging analyzer" now also enables the visualization of complex disease processes. For several years, researchers at the Julius-Maximilians-Universitat (JMU) and the Helmholtz more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Dec. 19 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Start-up T-CURX receives 20 million US dollars Major international investment in a Wurzburg start-up: The company aims to develop more effective and more readily available CAR-T therapies against cancer. T-CURX GmbH from Wurzburg has received 20 million US dollars (17.7 million euros) in the first round of a financing series from an international team of investors from Europe and Asia, led by B more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Dec. 19 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask 'an economic engine for the province,' new study shows A University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate's average earnings will increase by more than $13,000 annually for each degree completed--a total of between $850,000 and $1.4 million over a lifetime. That's one of the key findings of a new study, University of Saskatchewan Economic and Social Impact Analysis, 2024/25, commissio more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 19 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Grant awarded for open platform to improve medication safety Open Science Infrastructure grant for Daniala Weir * Dr. Daniala Weir, Assistant Professor at the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht University, has been awarded an Open Science NL - Open Science Infrastructure grant for the project OPEN-MRH: An Open Science Platform and Novel Dataset to Address Medication-Rela more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 19 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * NRO Grant for Merle Krebber: building bridges between students Merle Krebber received an NRO Comenius Teaching Fellowship earlier this year, a national grant supporting innovative teaching. With this grant, she aims to create a new course that brings HBO Life Sciences students and Bachelor students in Biomedical Science together. "Science today is all about collaboration," she says. "If we can help stud more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * RNA steps outside the cell to help guide immune responses Study reveals how cell-surface RNA helps immune cells recognize their targets * RNA is usually portrayed as a molecule that works deep inside the cell, helping to turn genetic information into proteins. But new research led by Utrecht University scientist Jack Li shows that RNA also plays an active role on the outside of cells. There, it more PR

LONDON, Canada, Dec. 19 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Expert explainer: Is technology reshaping hearing health? Western audiology experts explain why professional care and oversight remain crucial By Iulia Costache Hearing loss used to begin with regular trips to the clinic, fittings with audiologists and adjustments from a small knob on the back of the hearing aid. Now, new technologies give people more autonomy over their hearing. When Apple unveiled the AirPods  more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Dec. 19 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Westisle Composite High School students raise funds to support MSX research at UPEI Students at Westisle Composite High School have donated $1,300 to UPEI for research into MSX (Multinucleate sphere unknown), a disease in oysters caused by a parasite called Haplosporidium nelsoni. The students raised the funds at an educational seminar they organized on November 27  more PR

WATERLOO, Ontario, Dec. 19 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: * * * The Ira Gluskin and Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foundation establish the Gluskin Chair in Real Estate at Laurier Wilfrid Laurier University supporters Ira Gluskin (LLD '19) and Maxine Granovsky Gluskin have pledged $500,000 through the Ira Gluskin and Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foundation to support the creation of the Gluskin Chair in Real Estate at the Lazaridis School of Busin more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * How galaxies assemble their stars and grow over billions of years remains one of the central questions in astronomy. Recent results from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), including reports of surprisingly massive and evolved galaxies in the early Universe, have only deepened the mystery. Understanding how our own home galaxy, the Milky Way, built itself over time provides a crucial piece of this more PR