BRISBANE, Australia, March 17 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * $2.1M Queensland study on genetic links to chronic conditions in Pasifika cohort Distinguished Professor Lyn Griffiths is leading a $2.1 million study to better understand genetic links to conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, gout, and kidney disease in a Pasifika cohort based in Queensland. Professor Griffiths, Director of QUT's Centre for Genomics and Personali more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, March 16 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * ARU Arm AI Lab powers up on Cambridge campus * Robert Iannello, University Education Program Manager at Arm, Dr Rebecca Ellis, University Research Enablement Program Manager at Arm, and Professor Laurie Butler, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at ARU. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and global semiconductor and software design leader Arm have further strengthened t more PR

GEELONG, Australia, March 15 (TNSrpt) -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Cannabidiol (CBD) shows benefits for autistic children * New preliminary research has shown promising results of cannabidiol (CBD) as a therapeutic support for some of the social challenges experienced by young autistic children. A Deakin University clinical trial found significant improvements in social abilities and anxiety levels of primary school aged children following a three-month dai more PR

LEEDS, England, March 16 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * England Women's Rugby League prepare for 2026 World Cup with training camp at Leeds Beckett * The training camp is part of a four-year partnership between England Rugby League and Leeds Beckett, which provides the national team with access to high-performance facilities and sports science expertise. Head coach Stuart Barrow, who is also Head of the Women and Girls Pathway, said the facilities play a key r more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Evidence from five decades of graduates confirms Humanities skills power careers and lifelong impact * Left to right: Jodie Pike; Dr Tanya Cheadle and Tessa Carroll from the School of Humanities at UofG's McMillan Reading Room. Credit Martin Shields The University of Glasgow has released new research demonstrating the long-term value of Humanities degrees at a time when these subjects face in more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, March 16 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * UG Makers Every two weeks, UG Makers puts the spotlight on a researcher who has created something tangible, ranging from homemade measuring equipment for academic research to small or larger products that can change our daily lives. That is how UG researchers contribute to the solutions for big scientific and societal challenges. For decades, engineering teaching and research at the UG has bee more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, March 16 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * High levels of moral distress and depression among nurses from COVID-19 pandemic * Nurses working during the Covid-19 pandemic in Wales experienced high levels of moral distress, strongly associated with depression and linked to intentions to leave the profession, finds a new study led by Cardiff University. The research, funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing, surveyed 287 registered nurses and nursing studen more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, March 17 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * JCU re-designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for tropical disease control James Cook University has again been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its work tackling diseases across the Tropics. * JCU has been re-designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Vector-borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases for another four years, from November 2025 to November 2029. The designatio more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, March 16 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele plans new engineering facility to support hands-on learning * Keele University is developing a new specialist facility to support the launch of its engineering degree programmes. The new space will be created inside the existing Lennard-Jones building and will house a state-of-the-art laboratory for the disciplines of chemical, electrical, mechanical and mechatronic engineering. The facility will  more PR

LONDON, England, March 16 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * LBS' Helene Rey joins Bank for International Settlements * Helene Rey, Lord Bagri Professor of Economics at London Business School, has been appointed as Economic Adviser and Head of Monetary and Economic Department of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Professor Rey will lead the Bank's economics work and join its Executive Committee from September 2026. The Monetary and Economic Department und more PR

BATH, England, March 16 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Meningitis awareness: know the signs and symptoms * As you will be aware, there is currently a meningitis outbreak in Kent. We are very sorry to hear that two young people have sadly died and a number of others are reported to be in hospital and our thoughts are with all those affected. The UK Health Security Agency are currently working to contain the outbreak in Kent, and have reassured the public that clo more PR

CHICHESTER, England, March 16 -- The University of Chichester posted the following news: * * * New biodiversity projects get students thinking green * A new biodiversity app designed by researchers at the University of Chichester is helping students to think more about their environment. The app encourages students and staff to record and map biodiversity on and around campus. This provides data to support conservation efforts, while also examining how everyday engagement with nature influen more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, March 16 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Niina Grasten and Tiina Juurela receive the UEF Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities Award 2026 * University Teacher Niina Grasten and Student Well-being Specialist Tiina Juurela have received the University of Eastern Finland's Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities Award 2026. They were recognised for their determined, expertly informed and human-centred efforts to promote awareness and unde more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 16 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham young musicians unite with the BBC Concert Orchestra to bring classical masterpieces to the city * An exciting programme of activities for 2026 will once again see talented young musicians from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University join forces with the world-famous BBC Concert Orchestra, beginning with two spectacular performances this month - The Planets b more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 16 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Primary care behavioural programmes can help reduce childhood obesity, new study finds * Research published in Obesity Reviews found that programmes delivered or referred to by primary care health providers led to improvements in weight outcomes for children. Conducted by academics from Loughborough University's Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour (CLiMB), the study analysed evidence more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, March 16 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Whose turn is it? Toddlers know the answer! * Two-year-olds already have a surprisingly good sense of when it is someone's turn to speak. This is shown by new research conducted by linguist Imme Lammertink from the Baby & Child Research Centre at Radboud University, together with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute and the University of Chicago. That's impressive, because it requires detailed know more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 17 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Rapid testing to tackle chemical resistance in Australian cattle ticks * University of Queensland researchers are calling on Australian cattle producers to help understand the growing resistance to chemical control in cattle ticks. Chemical treatments are an important tool for producers to control and manage ticks, but as ticks develop resistance to these chemicals, producers are left with fewer  more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 16 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Research shows some babies can grasp art of deception even before their first birthday * The research, led by the University of Bristol, shows around a quarter of children start to understand deception by 10 months, rising to half at 17 months. By the age of three, children become more proficient, creative and frequent fabricators, according to the findings. Study lead author Elena Hoicka, Prof more PR

MUNICH, Germany, March 16 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * SAP supports TUM University Foundation with one million euros * TUM Partner of Excellence congratulates on University of Excellence designation On the occasion of the Technical University of Munich's (TUM) renewed success in Germany's Excellence competition, software company SAP is once again stepping up its commitment. SAP renews its status as "TUM Partner of Excellence" and provides the TUM U more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 16 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Sugar-processing enzyme has a hidden second job - controlling when cells divide * A metabolic enzyme studied for over seven decades has a hidden second function - it can unwind RNA and promote cell cycle progression, an additional function beyond its role in energy production, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. Phosphofructokinase (PFK) is the 'gatekeeper' of glycolysis,  more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 16 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey air quality expert joins Defra's national advisory group * One of the UK's leading air quality scientists has been appointed to the government body that shapes the country's approach to tackling air pollution. Professor Prashant Kumar, the Founding Director of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE), joins the Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) - Defra's independent scientific advi more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, March 16 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Talk examines how online hate is getting creative * An examination of how the language used on social media to stir up hate and division is getting more complex and creative will take place at this year's Cambridge Festival, following publication of a new book. The free talk, given by Dr Vahid Parvaresh of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Dr Tahmineh Tayebi of Aston University, will draw on research more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 16 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T researcher examines how 'green colonialism' contributes to land dispossession in Kenya * Climate-related conservation and mitigation efforts are engendering the displacement of communities in southern Kenya, a researcher at the University of Toronto says - a process sometimes described as "green colonialism." Kariuki Kirigia, an assistant professor in the School of the Environment and the Africa more PR

BATH, England, March 16 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * University of Bath establishes new industry mentorship scheme * The 'Mentoring for Industry Collaboration' scheme was co-designed with the Business Partnerships and Knowledge Exchange (BPKE) team and the Faculty of Engineering & Design (FED) at the University of Bath. Developed specifically for the Faculty, the initiative now includes mentor-mentee partnerships across all FED departments, connecting academic more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 16 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * The University of Manchester becomes lead UK-based coordinating institution for UK-China Humanities Alliance Written by: Joe Stafford The University of Manchester has been appointed as the UK-based Coordinating Team for the UK China Humanities Alliance for Higher Education (UKCHA), a unique forum of ten British and seven Chinese universities with outstanding reputations in the Arts and Hum more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New research indicates a simple blood test could detect the deadliest brain tumour in the future * Researchers in Manchester have developed an experimental method that shows potential for accurately detecting the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults, known as glioblastoma, from the blood. This pioneering study, led by scientists at the University of Mancheste more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 17 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following statement: * * * Statement in response to Ambitious Australia: Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) final report University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Mark Cassidy AM has issued this statement following the release of Ambitious Australia: SERD final report. The University of Melbourne welcomes the SERD final report and calls on the Australian Governmen more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 16 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham and Notts County FC team up to celebrate local teachers * The University of Nottingham's School of Education has joined forces with Notts County Football Club to recognise and celebrate exceptional teachers from across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The initiative, which launched in December 2025, invited pupils, parents, and school staff to nominate a local teac more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, March 16 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Exercise aiding cancer patients Global evidence is mounting that personalised exercise programmes can boost confidence and wellbeing for people undergoing cancer treatment, ease treatment-related side effects - and may even improve survival rates. It is evidence that University of Otago, Christchurch, cancer researcher Associate Professor Marg Currie (Mackenzie Cancer Research Group) believes i more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Looking beyond extraction for renewables The transition to 100% renewable energy is not without its difficulties - not least increased demand for critical minerals. * A new UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) report shows how this demand might be minimised to lessen the negative environmental and social impacts of mining. Renewable energy technology is essential to the worl more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 16 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * 50 is the new 60 * Africa's population is living longer but not necessarily healthier. Research on brain health, gut health and robust policy can change this phenomenon. In the Vhembe District Municipality in Limpopo, there are 2 000 centenarians, according to a 2022 Census SA report. Vhembe is not an official Blue Zone (where there are high rates of people living to 100) but many o more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, March 16 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Unlocking the secrets of a healthy brain - SFU team begins new study * by Sam Smith Simon Fraser University scientists are embarking upon a new study to discover what makes some people more resilient to brain conditions such as dementia. With dementia rates on the rise globally, the need for more informed insights into brain health has never been greater. Researchers hope that the 10-year Br more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 16 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * VPN use rises as Australians respond to online age-verification rules * Australia is seeing a rise in the use of virtual private networks (VPNs), as users look to protect their privacy or bypass new online age-verification requirements. An RMIT expert explains. Professor Michael Cowling, School of Computing Technologies "Evidence from other countries suggests more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 16 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Why WBS is the world's top career accelerator in new MBA ranking * Warwick Business School has been ranked number one in the world for 'career progress' in the latest Financial Times Online MBA ranking. The Financial Times also revealed that the School's Global Online MBA graduates earn an average annual salary of $234,799 as it named WBS third in the world and second in the UK overall more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, March 15 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Wurzburg Egyptology researches in Munich Cluster of Excellence * How have texts evolved over thousands of years, how have they changed and how have they shaped understanding between different cultures? The new Cluster of Excellence "Cross-Cultural Philology", which began its work at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen (LMU) at the start of 2026, is dedicated to answering these questions. P more PR