AALTO, Finland, March 11 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Results of the doctoral student yearly follow-up 2025 1365 doctoral students answered the yearly follow-up survey at the turn of the year. Most of the respondents were full-time students, which means that the results cover the majority of our active doctoral students. The survey is an important tool in developing doctoral education at Aalto. All doctoral students are expected to answer the survey every year. more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 11 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * SPARK programme expansion unlocks new opportunities for East Midlands researchers to commercialise life-changing treatments * SPARK The Midlands provides academic and business support to advance healthcare research discoveries for unmet clinical needs * After launching in the West Midlands in 2024, it is now expanding to nine projects in the East Midlands, funded by the Forging Ahead partnership * The expansi more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Walkable cities good for ageing brains, study finds The simple act of crossing a road could help shield the brain from dementia and other cognitive conditions new research, that analysed brain imaging data from more than 500 people, has found. A joint study from the Australian Catholic University and UNSW Sydney's Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) found people who lived in citi more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 11 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Books are being banned for using pronouns that Virginia Woolf used in 1928, argues Surrey author * The argument that gender-neutral and gender-nonconforming pronouns are a recent - and therefore suspect - invention is contradicted by centuries of literary history, according to a new book written by a University of Surrey researcher. Published by Oxford University Press, Queer Forms and Pronouns more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, March 11 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * One in three parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections * Over a third (36%) of surveyed parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections, according to new research. Ear infections are very common - particularly in children - and often get better on their own within three days, although sometimes symptoms can last up to a week. Research suggests that around one in fiv more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, March 10 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Christine Mohrmann Stipend for ten female PhD candidates * Ten female PhD candidates from Radboud University received a Christine Mohrmann Stipend on 24 February. The aim of the stipend is to encourage PhD candidates to continue their academic careers after the completion of their thesis. The stipend worth 6000 euros gives them the opportunity, for example, to spend a period at a university abroad or t more PR

LEICESTER, England, March 11 (TNSjou) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * A New Understanding of Substances Vital for Life Sciences A scientist from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has contributed to a new understanding of substances that are vital for many medical applications, research, and even some foods. DMU's Dr Fuad Khoshnaw, along with colleagues from Birmingham City University, and Moroccan institutions University Mohamed Premier and University Ibn Tofa more PR

LEICESTER, England, March 11 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU academic to lead global study on universities driving community change A De Montfort University, Leicester (DMU) academic is leading a new international research project exploring how universities can play a stronger role in supporting their local communities. Focusing on the integrated, close collaboration between universities and their local communities in Cuba, the three-year study, funded by the E more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, March 11 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Flea-treatments and sheep-dips at damaging levels in Welsh rivers * Pesticides used in pet flea-treatments occur widely in Welsh rivers and were detected in over three quarters of river water samples, finds new research by Cardiff University and Natural Resources Wales. The study found that two pesticides from flea treatments, imidacloprid and fipronil, exceeded safe levels in almost half of the samples from ur more PR

LONDON, Canada, March 11 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * From training to scoring, Western researchers investigate how Olympians and Paralympians use AI Western's International Centre for Olympic Studies focuses award-winning symposium around the emerging technology By Iulia Costache While athletes competed in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, just a train ride away leaders in academia and philosophy gathered in Naples, Italy to discuss the future for these Olympians  more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Seaweed has the potential to create a shield to block norovirus infection Seaweed may be a popular food item, but it has certain properties which have the ability to create a shield within the human body, effectively blocking norovirus infection. To date, there are no approved vaccines or anti-viral treatments for human norovirus, the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide wit more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest * People in the most socioeconomically deprived areas of the UK are more likely to die from head and neck cancer, more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages, and more likely to wait longer for treatment than those in the most affluent areas, according to new analysis. A report from the Northern Head and Neck Alliance (NHN more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, March 11 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest * People in the most socioeconomically deprived areas of the UK are more likely to die from head and neck cancer, more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages, and more likely to wait longer for treatment than those in the most affluent areas, according to new analysis. A report from the Northern Head and Neck Alliance (N more PR

LONDON, England, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * New research conducted using Google AI can match or exceed radiologists in detecting cancer in breast scans By Dara O'Hare New research on 175,000 women - the largest NHS study to date - on the use of AI in breast cancer screening shows that AI detected more cases of invasive cancer, more cases overall, had fewer false positives, and recalled fewer women having their first scan than humans did. For more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 11 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Inflammation-related protein changes could help predict cognitive impairment after a stroke- especially in smokers * Researchers at The University of Manchester have found that tracking changes in a protein linked to inflammation (interleukin-6) after a stroke could help identify people at risk of later memory and thinking problems (also known as cognitive problems). The study also suggests more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 12 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * La Trobe start-ups to get helping hand As the University enhances its support for translating research into commercial reality, the agreement will enable three start-ups a year to gain valuable support from Plug and Play's GOAL program to drive business growth opportunities.  The three-year agreement will expose start-ups to strategic opportunities to connect with potential partners and investors  more PR

LEEDS, England, March 11 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * One woman's lifetime, inspiring the future children of Leeds * Heather Paul, the daughter of Gertrude and Senior Lecturer at the Carnegie School of Education has contributed research to the project. During her lifetime, Gertrude had a profound impact on the city of Leeds, being a founder of the Leeds West Indian Carnival, The United Caribbean Association, Leeds International Women's Group, the Afro-Asian  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, March 11 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University Unveils Pre-Award Grants Management System By Ritah Namisango Following successful development of the Integrated Electronic Pre-Award Grants Management System for Sponsored Research, the Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) at Makerere University held a dissemination workshop, to onboard the University leadership, principal investigators, researchers, staff and partner  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 11 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * NAPLAN season - how parents can support children without adding pressure * As NAPLAN testing begins across Australia, many families feel pressure around how they should prepare their children. An RMIT education expert encourages parents to focus less on performance and more on emotional support. Dr Elise Waghorn, education expert "NAPLAN can create unnecessar more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 11 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * University welcomes Mayor's boost to region's creative talents Newcastle University has welcomed the announcement of a pound sterling104m investment in the region's creative talents. New film studios, a new arena, support for small venues and a festivals programme drive North East Mayor's record pound sterling104m investment in the region's creative talents North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has un more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 11 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * North Sea 'Lost World' had habitable forests thousands of years earlier than thought * Forests were growing on the now-submerged landmass of Doggerland thousands of years earlier than previously believed, according to a major new sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA) study led by the University of Warwick. The findings suggest that Doggerland may have provided a surprisingly hospitable refuge for  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 11 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * PS1.2m investment advances immersive and interdisciplinary music research * The Department of Music at the University of Nottingham has secured a PS1.2 million infrastructure award from the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to advance practice-based research capacity and activate audiences of the future. Already recognised as world-leading in research, this latest investmen more PR

LONDON, England, March 11 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary scientists seek to slash carbon footprint of medicine manufacturing through new bio-based solvents. By working with industry partners, bio-based solvents could replace fossil derived materials by the 2030s. * A new British-based consortium aims to cut emissions by 60% compared to conventional fossil-derived solvents. * Pharma's emissions per dollar of revenue are higher than the car indu more PR

LONDON, England, March 11 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Dr Cara Croft receives Suffrage Science Award for Life Sciences Dr Cara Croft, Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded the 2026 Suffrage Science Award for Life Sciences. The prestigious peer-to-peer award recognises outstanding women in science for both research excellence and their commitment to inspiring others. Dr Croft was nominated by Professor Seli more PR

LONDON, England, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Why averages fail for bacteria in the open ocean How can bacteria that forage on organic particles survive in vast ocean regions where such particles are extremely sparse? A new study by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and ETH Zurich shows that variability at the level of individual bacteria plays a central role. Using a probabilistic population model linking mathematics and more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, March 11 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: * * * POCKET CLASS: Commuting, but make it fun Lisa Weighton If you get around by bus, bike or car (Ferraris excluded), chances are, you wouldn't describe your morning commute as "fun." Listening to your favourite podcast on the bus might be pleasurable or enjoyable, but fun is something entirely different, says School of Business associate faculty member Karly Nygaard-Petersen. Her research explores  more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, March 11 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Russia-Ukraine War focus of new research grants * A research fellowship grant is offering researchers the chance to gain new insights into the war in Ukraine. Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Culture (JOMEC) has partnered with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to offer grants that support research in the EBU Ukraine Archive, which was launched in November last year. The Archive, a reso more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, March 11 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU professor to advance equity in seafood supply chains with Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation By Courtney Lust  Andres Cisneros-Montemayor, applied resource economist and assistant professor in SFU's School of Resource and Environmental Management, has received a Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation. A leading Simon Fraser University researcher in ocean economies hopes to advance equity i more PR

MUNICH, Germany, March 11 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM Recognized as University of Excellence for the Fourth Consecutive Time * Responsible Engine of Innovation for Society For the fourth consecutive time, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has earned the designation "University of Excellence." This was announced by the Science Council (WR), the German Research Foundation (DFG), and the Federal Ministry of Research on Wednesday evening in more PR

LONDON, England, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Increasing fitness leads to bigger brain boost following exercise Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found. The study, published in Brain Research, took a group of inactive unfit participants through a 12-week training programme of cycling three times per week  more PR

LONDON, England, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Most older people view climate change as a serious risk Six out of 10 older people in England view climate change as a serious risk, with only one in 17 (5.8%) dismissive of climate change concerns, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, looked at survey responses from 6,572 pe more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 11 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * A Melbourne startup is developing a new wearable device, in partnership with the University of Melbourne and Monash IVF, to help reduce fertility treatment costs and patient pain. When preparing for egg collection or an embryo transfer, IVF patients rely on their clinician to closely monitor hormone levels to ensure the procedure is timed precisely when progesterone, estradiol and luteinizing hormon more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 11 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Cities designed to work for neurodivergent people can make cities better for everyone Samantha Dunn Pedestrian-friendly streets with green space, calmer soundscapes and predictable layouts reduce the stress of city life for everyone, a UNSW expert says. New research from Dr Fatemeh Aminpour from UNSW's City Futures Research Centre shows how neurodivergent people experience shared urban spaces - more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * AAII Spotlights Research-to-Industry AI Success Stories in New Higher Education Report Distinguished Professor Jie Lu contributes to the new report, Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, by sharing insights on how AI creates real-world impact and outlining her vision for the future. A snapshot of AI in Australian higher education * The Artificial Intelligence Institute in Au more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, March 11 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Illawarra innovation takes centre stage at Parliament House UOW research entities join 21 Illawarra industry and community partners to highlight regional strength and national impact Story By Benjamin Long Industry leaders, community organisations and leading researchers from across the Illawarra join forces in Canberra on Tuesday evening (10 March) to showcase the region's capability at more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, March 11 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * New data portal helps with adaptation to climate change * The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the Earth Observation Research Cluster (EORC) at the University of Wurzburg launched the EO4CAM (Earth Observation Laboratory for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation) data portal on 9 March 2026. The data portal is aimed at municipalities and authorities in Bavaria. It provides them with a wealth of i more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, March 11 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * UWindsor professor wins one of Canada's top research awards for work securing the cars we drive By Lindsay Charlton Every time you start your car, sensors, software and wireless connections work together to keep you moving. Dr. Mitra Mirhassani wants to make sure no one can use that technology against you. The University of Windsor engineering professor is the co-founder and director of SHIELD Automotive C more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, March 11 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Vaccine gaps rooted in structural forces, not just personal choices: SFU study * by Robyn Stubbs A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision. Rather, vaccine hesitancy in Canada comes down to significant cultural, administrative, institutional and governance barriers that reinforce mistrust and create  more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, March 11 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Welsh cohort first to test "life changing" product that could help end global period poverty * A low-cost, self-sanitising and reusable period pad developed by scientists at Cardiff University has left the lab for real-world studies. Washable menstrual pad users in Wales are the first to test and share their experiences of using SunPad - a new period product, which harnesses the energy of the sun to kill bacteri more PR

LONDON, Canada, March 11 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western researchers to lead child maltreatment work with $3M from Public Health Agency of Canada Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children brings organizations together to protect children from harm By Cynthia Fazio The Public Health Agency of Canada is investing in the longstanding work of Western University's Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Childre more PR

CRANFIELD, England, March 11 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Wind-powered robot could enable long-term exploration of hostile environments * Researchers at Cranfield University have created WANDER-bot, a low-cost, 3D-printed robot that is powered by wind energy. Designed to spend long durations in hostile, windy environments such as certain deserts, polar regions or even other planets, WANDER-bot doesn't need a battery to power movement, enabling longer opera more PR

PERTH, Australia, March 11 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Your cat is likely to live longer if you don't let them roam - new study * Published on The Conversation. Authors: Mike Calver, Murdoch University; Heather M. Crawford, Murdoch University, and Trish Fleming, Murdoch University We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia's 5.3 million domestic cats kill a total of 546 million animals each year in Australia. What's less well more PR