GUILFORD, England, March 31 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * A simple ECG test could flag racehorses at risk of exercise arrhythmias * A quick heart trace taken during a warm-up trot could identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during high-intensity exercise, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. The screening method analyses short, routine electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings that could be used to help prevent cardiac events more PR

AALTO, Finland, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Aalto University in 2025: strong results in research, education and innovation activities Aalto University published its Annual Review 2025 including highlights of the year as well as Annual Board Report and Financial Statements. In a rapidly changing world, the role of universities in renewing society has become increasingly important. Aalto University continued to strengthen its impact in 2025 b more PR

AALTO, Finland, March 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Learning Environments Research Group -- 2025 in Review In 2025, our Learning Environments Research Group celebrated three doctoral defenses that reimagined interaction design, AI in education, and telerobotic puppetry for peacebuilding. Together, they show how technology, creativity, and collaboration can shape more just and engaging learning environments. It's been a while since our last update, and 2025 g more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 31 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * AI could undermine meaningful learning unless feedback stays rooted in connection, researchers recommend * The rise of generative AI in higher education is reshaping how feedback is delivered, but meaningful learning could be undermined if its use is not carefully guided by principles of care, trust and connection, according to new research led by the University of Surrey. Credit: Getty Images  more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, March 31 -- Camosun College issued the following news release: * * * Camosun Innovates develops rapid-deployment wildfire sprinklers The applied research arm of Camosun College, Camosun Innovates, is partnering with FireBozz to further develop a compact wildfire-protection system designed for rapid deployment and reliable structural protection in communities at risk from wildfire. Active testing by Camosun Innovates staff and a local fire department official. Con more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, March 31 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Canada's ocean economy at risk as climate change hits ecosystems - SFU study * by Sam Smith Communities dependent on Canada's blue economy will face growing challenges to their livelihoods as climate change fundamentally alters the country's marine environment, according to new Simon Fraser University research. The four-year study suggests that some parts of the country could see a 50 per cent more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, March 31 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Cardiff lends expertise to first pan-European soil erosion monitoring network * A unique scientific network setup to better understand soil erosion in Europe will draw on Cardiff University expertise. EUROSION brings together 24 partners from 13 countries to establish the first pan-European dynamic soil erosion monitoring network. The large-scale research and innovation project relies on 14 monitoring sites,  more PR

BATH, England, March 31 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Co-Directors join global experts making the case for wellbeing-centred policymaking * Two leading academics from the University of Bath's Centre of 21st Century Public Health will take to the international stage in Iceland next month, as the Wellbeing Economy Forum returns to Reykjavik's iconic Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre on 16-17 April 2026. Professor Anna Gilmore and Professor Harry Rutter wil more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 31 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Crushing soda cans and the mathematics of corrugation formation Many people have likely found themselves watching oddly satisfying videos of random objects being squashed by a powerful hydraulic press, but rarely people consider why things squash the way they do.  One object that caught the eye of researchers at The University of Manchester was a simple drinks can. When crushed while fille more PR

LEICESTER, England, March 31 (TNSjou) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU research with international partners reveals how and why some hip implants fail over time A scientist from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has contributed to international research that sheds new light on how and why some types of hip replacements fail, and offering valuable insights that could improve patient outcomes and implant design. Dr Fuad Khoshnaw, of DMU's School of Engineerin more PR

LEICESTER, England, March 31 (TNSjou) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Air pollution alerts deliver big health benefits for Chinese cities First-of-its kind study provides clear evidence that alerts cut health risks from urban air pollution. * Air pollution alerts issued by authorities in China's cities significantly reduce harmful pollution and save lives, a new study reveals. Publishing their findings in PNAS Nexus, an international research group led by Univers more PR

LEICESTER, England, March 31 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * From lab to crime scene: innovation tackles fingerprint backlogs and toxic chemicals A pioneering forensic technology, called AminoVac, developed between De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and West Technology Forensics in Bristol is moving closer to real-world use after nearly three years of research and development. Scientists and engineers have been working together through an Innovate UK Knowledge  more PR

MACAU, China, March 31 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * Delegations from three universities in mainland China visit UM * Delegations from South China University of Technology (SCUT), Shenzhen University (SZU), and Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) visited the University of Macau (UM) and were warmly received by UM Rector Yonghua Song. The delegations engaged in in-depth discussions with Song on areas such as academic collaboration, talent development, more PR

GEELONG, Australia, March 30 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Do AI 'deathbots' dream of legal rights? * Many of us have acutely felt the loss of a loved one when they pass - wishing we could pick up the telephone and talk to them one last time, to tell them about something exciting that happened in our day, or to just hear their voice. With the rise of social media, more imagery and audio of people online than ever before, and the proliferation and acceleratio more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, March 31 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Lucia Graschke, M.Soc.Sc., 8.4.2026: Novel study investigates transportation of cats, dogs, and horses by air * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? This doctoral research investigates the mobility of domesticated animals on an international scale in an anthropocentric era marked by humans' significant impact on the environment  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, March 31 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Reinis Cimdins, MSc, 16.4.2026: Laser scanning technologies can reliably monitor changes in forest structural complexity over time * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? Research focuses on assessing forest structural complexity in boreal forests using laser scanning technologies such as airborne laser scanning (ALS) and terrest more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 31 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * EUR800,000 grant for research into the causes of failed IVF * Researchers Bart Westendorp and Marta de Ruijter-Villani from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Masoud Zamani Esteki from Maastricht University have received a grant of EUR800,000 from ZonMw to investigate a major cause of failed IVF treatments. The project focuses on errors in the embryo's initial cell divisions, which play a major role more PR

LONDON, England, March 30 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * Evidence over ideology: Alex Edmans challenges EDI assumptions in Parliament * Held in the Houses of Parliament, Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School, was invited to provide evidence to the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee (25 March), on the effectiveness of equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Professor Edmans was one of four other witnesses that included: D more PR

LEEDS, England, March 31 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Experts calling for more inclusive guidelines and equitable access to fertility treatment for LGBTQ+ and single people * Social infertility refers to prospective parents who do not have the ability to conceive or have children due to social, relational, or environmental circumstances rather than purely physiological causes. The NICE guideline focuses on people with health-related fertility problems - peop more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 31 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Festive food of the future * Researchers from the Louis Bolk Institute and Future Food Utrecht are exploring what healthy and sustainable festive food might look like. Through experiments, workshops and focus groups, they investigate what people value when they want to enjoy food that is both delicious and responsible during a night out. At the first Voorproevers evening in Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Leo more PR

PERTH, Australia, March 31 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds * Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution during pregnancy, according to a new systematic review from Curtin University. The study, published in Environmental Research, is a critical systematic review to examine whether more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, March 31 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Griffith creating a brighter future by raising $125 million Griffith University has reached its milestone target of raising $125 million to create a bright future for students, researchers and the wider community. Griffith's A Brighter Future for All Campaign was launched seven years ago with the goal of creating lifechanging scholarships and transformative research to allow Griffith's research, education more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, March 31 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Tasmanian tiger lives on in Arnhem Land rock art The striped dog-like marsupial we know as the Tasmanian tiger has long been surrounded by mystery, and the subject of scientific curiosity. Now, newly discovered rock art depicting Tasmanian tigers and Tasmanian devils in northern Australia is providing fresh insights into their cultural importance and when they may have last roamed mainland Austr more PR

FALMOUTH, England, March 31 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * Holding the space: How creative universities should respond to AI * This is article was written by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Interim) Professor Russell Crawford. Artificial intelligence has exposed a recurring tension at the heart of higher education: the pressure to take a position versus the responsibility to hold uncertainty. For creative universities, that pressure is particularly acute. Across higher more PR

HONG KONG, March 31 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Housing Bureau and HKU sign MOU on innovative technological research and applications for public housing developments in Hong Kong * The Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho, and the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, Professor Xiang Zhang, have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (March 31) to establish a co-operation framework for advancing research and practi more PR

MANCHESTER, England, March 31 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * How a Study Supported by Sarah Harding's Legacy Transformed One Woman's Future * Former Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh came face to face with the life-changing impact of her bandmate Sarah Harding's legacy -meeting a mum whose breast cancer was detected early thanks to research funded in Sarah's name carried out by The University of Manchester, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Manche more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, March 30 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * How an RCMP Detachment and StFX faculty and students are addressing intimate partner violence, declared an epidemic in Nova Scotia * Research X'cellence: Our StFX community leveraging 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  more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, March 31 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Hunting stardust in Plymouth: new project invites people to discover cosmic dust from outer space * Meteor showers are among the most captivating cosmic events enjoyed by countless communities across the planet whenever they light up the night sky. However, most people will likely be unaware that millions of tiny micrometeorites - each measuring less than a millimetre and weighing less than a gram -  more PR

GEELONG, Australia, March 30 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Landmark study into preschool wheezing reaches major milestone * A major clinical trial aiming to reduce hospital admissions among preschoolers who experience wheezing episodes has reached a significant milestone with the recruitment of its 1,000th child. The ARROW Trial is testing a new treatment for childhood wheeze and involves 46 hospitals participating in the Children's Inpatient Research Collab more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 31 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors * Widening diversity in genomic datasets opens the door to discovering variants and biological pathways and thereby strengthening genomic science for everyone. An international research collaboration led by the University of the Witwatersrand and Queen Mary University of London has published the most more PR

LONDON, England, March 31 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Leica commercialises microscopy method invented at Imperial A new instrument makes available an innovative approach to fluorescence microscopy, opening up new possibilities for life science researchers. By Ian Mundell Leica Microsystems, one of the world's biggest microscope manufacturers, has launched a new instrument built around an invention devised nearly 20 years ago by Professor Christopher Dunsby fr more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, March 31 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Leiden University and Xi'an Jiaotong University mark a decade of trusted scientific collaboration A delegation from Xi'an Jiaotong University visited Leiden University on 25-26 March, celebrating ten years of cooperation in education and research, and exploring new opportunities for future collaboration. On 25 and 26 March, Leiden University welcomed a delegation from Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), mar more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, April 1 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Macquarie's world-leading earth scientist wins top honour * A global leader in coastal wetland research, Professor Saintilan's research has shifted the understanding of how these ecosystems respond to sea-level rise. "I'm deeply honoured to receive this award," Professor Saintilan said. "Coastal wetlands are critical to how we respond to climate change, and I hope this recognition helps reinforce th more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * More anxiety and depression symptoms in Groningen due to earthquakes Residents of Groningen who have been dealing with earthquakes due to gas extraction for years are demonstrably more likely to suffer from anxiety and depressive complaints. There are tens of thousands of additional cases of gloom, loss of interest, concentration problems, restlessness and tension, according to resear more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, March 31 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * More hedges lead to more insects - even in relatively green agricultural areas * Field margins where hedges have been planted attract twice as many insects as those without hedges. This holds true even in agricultural areas that already contain plenty of natural habitat. This is according to research by ecologist Robin Lexmond at Radboud University. Flower strips can also help, but not as much as hedge more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 31 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * More than 140 UK projects receive over PS2 million in second Immersive Arts funding round * With three distinct grant amounts available - PS5,000, PS20,000 and PS50,000 - the funding supports artists at different stages of their creative development: to explore, experiment or expand how they make work that uses technology to actively involve an audience. The consortium delivering the project is more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 31 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Driving global innovation in more sustainable consumer products Newcastle University and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are marking over 10 years of partnership with a new report showcasing their shared achievements and future goals. Their mission to accelerate research, nurture talent, and drive innovation is creating more sustainable, high-performance products for homes around the world. Anchored in th more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 31 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Radio show inspired by music project shortlisted for award The Song Detectorists has been shortlisted for a prestigious New York Festivals Radio Award. Music, Heritage, Place The show, inspired by Newcastle University and Royal Holloway, University of London's Music, Heritage, Place project, was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and is in the running for best music documentary in the awards which celebrat more PR

WELLAND, Ontario, March 31 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: * * * Norris Walker's $3-million legacy gift supports NC's Health Education Building Niagara College announced a transformational legacy gift in support of its new Health Education building at its sold-out 34th Annual Gala on March 28. A $3 million gift from the estate of Norris Walker will support Niagara College's new Health Education building, which is being constructed at the Welland Campus. The project is k more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, March 31 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Nurse-led programme helps prevents violence and improves emergency care * New research shows that hospital accident and emergency violence prevention programmes are effective in reducing harm, costs to the NHS and improve emergency care. A series of research studies, led by Cardiff University, University of York, and Swansea University, looked at the effectiveness of hospital violence intervention programmes in more PR

HATFIELD, England, March 31 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * Paralympic stars help University of Hertfordshire researcher chart 50 years of the Winter Paralympics A host of celebrated Paralympians have taken part in a documentary detailing the 50-year history of the Winter Paralympic Games. Titled The Winter Paralympics: 50 Years in the Making, the film, which was presented by Dr Christopher Brown, researcher and Senior Lecturer in Sport Development at the  more PR

HONG KONG, March 31 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU announces "PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year"; Showcasing impactful research driving Hong Kong's high-quality development * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is dedicated to spearheading world-leading research and innovation for societal benefits. To recognise outstanding achievements with far-reaching impact locally and globally, PolyU has launched the i more PR

BATH, England, March 30 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Professor Sir Chris Whitty delivers first Adelard Lecture for University of Bath's 60th anniversary * The University of Bath last week launched its 60th anniversary year with an inaugural Adelard Lecture, welcoming Government Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty to the historic Pump Room for an evening focused on the future of health. The lecture marked the beginning of a new flagship series inspired by Adelar more PR

LONDON, England, March 31 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following Q&A on March 30, 2026, involving professor of telecommunications engineering Yue Chen: * * * From Beijing to London: shaping the next generation of engineers What does it take to become a successful global engineer? For Professor Yue Chen, the answer lies in a journey shaped by curiosity, global experience, and a passion for innovation. As part of our celebration of Women's History Month, we spotlight her journe more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Popular kids' apps use deceptive tactics to draw them to paid content A QUT study of 20 popular paid and free apps for children aged 5 to 8 years found that most contained deceptive design patterns aimed at attracting children to paid content, increasing their time spent using the app, or encouraging them to watch advertisements for other products. * Both free and paid apps fou more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, March 31 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT students awarded prestigious Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowships Two QUT students have been awarded highly competitive Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowships, recognising their leadership potential and commitment to strengthening ties between Australia and the Asia-Pacific. The prestigious fellowship program supports emerging leaders to build cross-cultural capability, deepen regional und more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 31 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Rapid urine test could select UTI antibiotics within hours * Scientists say a rapid test that identifies which antibiotics will work for urinary tract infections by testing directly from urine samples could allow same-day prescribing and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use -a key driver of antibiotic resistance. Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far  more PR

KYOTO, Japan, March 31 -- Ritsumeikan University issued the following news: * * * Comparative Study of Asian, European and International Human Rights Prof. Dr. Masahisa Deguchi, College of Law Outline of collaborative research The Academy for European Human Rights Protection at the University of Cologne promotes comparative research across diverse themes such as solidarity, gender, the rule of law, comparative constitutional law, and international law, through thematic analyses of specific  more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, March 31 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: * * * Why youth voice may be democracy's safeguard Amy Dove Sharif Mahdy didn't get much sleep on November 4, 2024. In two days, his organization would launch a national Take Our Kids to Work program. In one day, the US presidential election outcome would be known. As conversations about democracy and the future dominated headlines and social feeds, Mahdy had a lot on his mind. As CEO of the Student more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 31 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Self-driving cars may need to adapt to share roads safely with runners, study reveals * A new study on how runners may choose to interact with self-driving cars is challenging assumptions on how automated vehicles will navigate safely on the roads of the future. Researchers at the University of Glasgow and KAIST in South Korea led the study, which used augmented reality tech to explore for the first t more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, March 31 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU and Siemens partner to accelerate clean hydrogen innovation * Simon Fraser University (SFU) has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Siemens Canada that will advance research collaboration on clean hydrogen technologies and expand opportunities for innovation, training and industry-academic engagement. The agreement is just one way SFU is leading climate innovation and energy- more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 31 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Solar flare prompts close monitoring of space weather ahead of Artemis II launch * With NASA preparing for the Artemis II launch (expected tomorrow, 1 April), a strong solar flare earlier this week is putting space weather back into focus - and highlighting the unpredictable risks astronauts could face beyond Earth's atmosphere. Professor Keith Ryden, leader of the Space Environment and Protecti more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 31 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Space mission launch advances UK standing in quantum communications * SPOQC is an entirely UK-developed research collaboration bringing together the Universities of Bristol, Heriot-Watt, Strathclyde and York, alongside the Science and Technology Facilities Council's RAL Space. Emerging from research and development efforts led by the preceding Quantum Communications Hub and later advanced by He more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 1 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Spleen identified as new target in stroke recovery * In new research published in international journal Frontiers in Immunology, researchers from La Trobe University and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute discovered that the spleen actively produces inflammatory immune cells after stroke that can worsen brain injury. By blocking a key inflammatory signal called S100A8/A9 in experimental models more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, March 31 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX students shine at Atlantic Undergraduate English Conference * Five StFX students, including Amy Lam, Tayte McHugh, Maya Gibson, Abby Smith, and Abby Ives, showcased their scholarship at the annual Atlantic Undergraduate English Conference, which took place in Charlottetown, PEI from March 20-22, 2026. English Department Chair Dr. Joseph Khoury, who attended the conference, noted the stu more PR

AALTO, Finland, March 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt The Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme enables academics to spend time teaching and working at partner institutions across the alliance. Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt. International collaboration and the strengthening of academic networks across Europe are central to the Unite! University Al more PR

HAIFA, Israel, March 30 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Measure Ultrafast Quantum Light Pulses for the First Time * Researchers at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology have, for the first time, measured the temporal duration of individual pulses of an extraordinary form of quantum light known as bright squeezed vacuum (BSV). The findings were published in Optica, a leading journal in optics and photonics. The s more PR

PERTH, Australia, April 1 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Top Japanese diplomat appointed to Murdoch University's Indo-Pacific Research Centre * Murdoch University has appointed His Excellency, Sumio Kusaka, as Honorary Senior Fellow of the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC). Professor Kusaka served as Japan's Ambassador to Australia from 2015-2019 and is widely recognised for his success in strengthening bilateral security and economic ties between Australia and Ja more PR

GUELPH, Ontario, March 31 -- The University of Guelph posted the following news release: * * * U of G Researchers Receive More Than $ 2.5M for Global Health Projects * University of Guelph researchers have received more than $2,567,000 in grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The CIHR funds research with the greatest potential to improve our understanding of human health to advance the world's knowledge of health care, systems, injuries, outcomes and more. From i more PR

LONDON, England, March 31 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL cell biologist elected to prestigious AAAS Fellowship Professor Barbara Conradt (UCL Division of Biosciences) has been elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for her world-leading research in cell biology. The AAAS announced it is recognising her "for distinguished contributions to the field of programmed cell death, particularly understanding mechani more PR

LONDON, England, March 31 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * New collaboration to cure childhood gut disease with stem cell therapy Scientists are developing a revolutionary new stem cell therapy to treat a rare and life-threatening disease that leaves newborn babies unable to function without invasive surgery, thanks to a collaboration between UCL, the University of Sheffield and Queen's University Belfast. The research, which brings together world-leading exp more PR

LONDON, England, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * One in ten gen Z report emotional abuse from partner in early 20s One in ten (11%) members of gen Z have reported emotional abuse and 3% have experienced violence from a partner in the past year. * The new UCL research finds unwanted sexual approaches and sexual assault are more common among gen Z at age 23 than during their late teens, especially among young adults who have attended univers more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 31 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * University community comes together to celebrate 25 years of supporting lifesaving research trials * A pioneering team whose work began at the University of Southampton and now stretches across the globe is celebrating a landmark anniversary. Academics, software engineers, data technicians and support staff are marking 25 years of helping to connect teams working on groundbreaking research acro more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Air pollution alerts deliver big health benefits for Chinese cities First-of-its kind study provides clear evidence that alerts cut health risks from urban air pollution. * Air pollution alerts issued by authorities in China's cities significantly reduce harmful pollution and save lives, a new study reveals. Publishing their findings in PNAS Nexus, an international research group led by  more PR

KOLN, Germany, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Protein complex protects central RNA quality control from disruption Researchers at the University of Cologne show that three different proteins work together as a complex to maintain the cell's quality control / publication in "Nucleic Acid Research". A research team led by Professor Dr Niels Gehring from the Institute for Genetics showed that the coordinated interaction of three proteins  more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, March 31 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Islands as testing grounds for a sustainable society Remote, close-knit communities in ecologically unique environments are some of the defining characteristics of many islands. This makes them particularly well-suited for research. The Islands & Sustainability Lab is an interdisciplinary knowledge network that conducts research and shares knowledge about islands across faculty and national bo more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 31 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW biomedical researchers awarded $16m Snow Medical fellowships Stefanie Menezes, UNSW Media Dr Deborah Burnett is working to improve vaccine safety, while Dr Ira Deveson uses new genomic technologies to better diagnose genetic diseases. Two UNSW Sydney researchers have been announced as recipients of the Snow Medical Research Foundation's coveted fellowships, each worth $8 million. Dr Debor more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Vaping likely to cause cancer: new findings Melissa Lyne A comprehensive review led by cancer researchers at UNSW found vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer - even before long-term studies can confirm the exact risk. Nicotine-based vapes, or e-cigarettes, are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, says a new study, opens in a new window led by UNSW Sydney and pu more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, March 31 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * University of Newcastle launches new Strategic Plan: Looking Ahead 2030 * The University of Newcastle has unveiled Looking Ahead 2030, a transformative strategic plan that sets a bold direction for the next five years and reinforces the University's commitment to being a world leading institution for its regions. The release of the plan comes at a time when the University is educating more than 3 more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, March 31 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Investigating the mysteries of fish toxins A University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka chemistry researcher leads one of only six small teams in the world to receive a prestigious international science grant. Dr Nicholas Green, of the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded a $2m research grant from the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), an international funding initiative that supports  more PR

HOBART, Australia, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * As the planet warms, how can fisheries tackle invasive species? As the climate continues to change, rising ocean temperatures and shifting currents are creating new challenges for fisheries worldwide. One growing threat is the spread of aquatic species, like the Longspined Sea Urchin's range extension transforming reefs into barren seascapes along Tasmania's east coast. These aquatic invasive more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 31 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Engineering scientist is a model of success Researcher developing new ways to design safer and more sustainable structures has been honoured with a major award from the Australian Academy of Science. * Associate Professor Jianguang Fang has received an early-career research award, the John Booker Medal in Engineering Science, for breaking new ground in engineering mechanics. Dr Fang, an ARC  more PR

COVENTRY, England, March 31 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick launches its largest-ever expansion of international seed funding * The University of Warwick has announced its biggest expansion of international research seed funding to date, unveiling ten new and renewed joint funding schemes with leading global institutions across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. This major investment, launched as part of the University's One more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, March 31 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask acquires quantum computer in huge step for research and innovation * The new technology will enhance quantum computing application development and cutting-edge research collaborations in disciplines including human health research, energy and agriculture. New avenues for research include discovering new drugs and vaccines in partnership with research teams at the Vaccine and I more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 31 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * The digital euro, explained * The European Central Bank has been exploring the idea of a digital currency for several years. If Brussels adopts all the necessary regulations by 2026, the digital euro could be in circulation by 2029. So, what exactly is the digital euro, and how does it differ from existing payment methods, such as cash or cards? Labrini Zarpala, Assistant Professor of Finance at Utrecht more PR

SINGAPORE, March 31 -- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School issued the following news: * * * Where discovery begins: Duke-NUS Research Day 2026 showcases the next generation of clinician-scientists For one afternoon, the Duke-NUS atrium became more than a gathering space--it became a window into the future of medicine. At Research Day 2026, 72 students from the Class of 2027 presented the outcomes of nine months of rigorous inquiry, each project reflecting a deeper question at the heart of acade more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, March 31 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon? * By Domenico Vicinanza, Anglia Ruskin University At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, about 350 nautical miles south-east of Samoa, concluding the last mission to the Moon. During his career, Apollo 17's commander, Eugene A. Cernan, logged 566 hours and 15 minutes in sp more PR