CARDIFF, Wales, June 11 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Cardiff's spinouts recognised among top UK universities * Cardiff University has ranked in the top 20 UK universities for spinout success in a new report. Spotlight on Spinouts 2026 by the Royal Academy of Engineering analysed institutions' spinout value creation since 2010. Cardiff is ranked 19th in the report and is the top-placed Welsh university. The ranking uses measures such as number of spinouts, funding and total value created to build a comprehensive  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 11 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Eileen Antone receives U of T honorary degree for leadership in Indigenous education * For Eileen Antone, education has never been simply about instruction. It is about restoring voice, reclaiming knowledge and creating space for Indigenous ways of being to thrive. Today, in recognition of her outstanding service to the university, as a respected Elder, teacher and Knowledge Keeper whose wisdom, leadership and mentorship have profoundly enriched the un more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 11 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * From setback to a second start: How one U of T grad found her footing - and is helping others do the same * Lellow Sedio 's confidence in her education prospects hit a low point in 2017. Originally from Botswana, Sedio's first attempt at university in Canada hadn't gone to plan. She found herself overwhelmed by the transition to a new academic and cultural environment in Western Canada, experiencing a mental health crisis that left her in hospital. Fol more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 11 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * AI set to reshape Indigenous Ranger education James Cook University senior leadership are ready to revolutionise the delivery of degree programs in remote communities, using AI to accelerate the integration of western and traditional knowledge systems. In their article published in The Australian Educational Researcher, JCU's Vice Chancellor Professor Simon Biggs and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Education & Strategy Professor Ma more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 10 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Jennifer Bernard receives U of T honorary degree for leadership in philanthropy, advancing equitable health care * Jennifer Bernard has spent her career connecting people to purpose - transforming generosity into tangible impact for patients, families and communities across Canada. Today, in recognition of her outstanding service to the public good, through her lifelong advocacy for equity and inclusion, and for her leadership in harnessing philanthrop more PR

LEEDS, England, June 11 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: * * * University wins award for innovation in improving students' financial wellbeing Leeds Trinity University's Money Advice team has won the Innovative Project Award at the National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA) Awards for its efforts to address key challenges affecting students' financial wellbeing. The team was recognised for an ongoing research project investigating how financial wellbeing influences Level 4 students' decisions to suspend the more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 11 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * pound sterling4M boost to engineering with drone arena and robotics training Newcastle University is investing in the next generation of defence and advanced engineering talent with the creation of a purpose-built drone arena and access to cutting-edge quadruped robotics. Backed by more than pound sterling4M in Government funding from the Office for Students, the initiative will create over 370 additional student places over 3 years from September more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, June 11 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * North East universities and North East Mayor launch pound sterling22.5m fund to convert research into new businesses North East England's five universities are joining forces with North East Mayor Kim McGuinness to help transform academic research into high-growth new businesses. The North East Spinout Inspire Fund, launched today (Thursday 11 June) is supported by pound sterling10m investment from the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 11 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria University helps launch PS22.5m fund to turn research into new businesses * Northumbria University is one of five North East universities backing a new PS22.5m fund designed to accelerate the region's research into high-growth new businesses. The North East Spinout Inspire Fund, supported by PS10m investment from the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) and the North East Fund Ltd. and a total of PS12.5m from Durham more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, June 11 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech students to benefit from $91.9-million provincial investment * A $91.9-million investment from the Ontario government will help Ontario Tech University expand capacity in programs aligned with regional and provincial labour-market needs, creating more opportunities for students to pursue career-connected learning in high-demand fields. The announcement is part of the province's recently announced post-secondary funding model, whic more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 11 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Tasmanian health literacy research unit draws international study tour from Taiwan Tasmania's leadership in applied health literacy research continues to gain attention with an international study tour recently visiting the state. From 70 applicants, 15 multidisciplinary professionals were selected to join the May 2026 study tour. The professionals included doctors, nurses, pharmacist, dentist, dietician, physiotherapist, school nurses, counsellor, ath more PR

MACAU, China, June 11 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM PR Student Ambassadors and Reporters visit Chengdu * The Communications Office (CO) of the University of Macau (UM) organised a five-day study trip to Chengdu, Sichuan from 2 to 6 June, for students in the PR Student Ambassador Programme and the UM Reporter Programme. During the trip, the students toured several higher education and cultural institutions, gaining a deeper understanding of their communication strategies, new media applications, and guided to more PR

LONDON, England, June 11 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Incoming institute director awarded Kavli Prize for Neuroscience Professor Erin Schuman, who will take up her role as Director of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in January, is one of four scientists to receive the Kavli Prize in Neuroscience for 2026. She has been recognised for discovering that neurons can make new proteins locally where they are needed, a finding that has reshaped understanding of brain development and plasticity. The  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 11 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Rowing teams set to race around Great Britain in epic endurance and environmental challenge Teams will gather vital ocean health data as they attempt the world's toughest rowing race * Rowers will collect data on ocean health and pollution levels * Fewer than 30 people have rowed continuously and unsupported around Great Britain * Previous GB Row Challenge expeditions have found higher levels of microplastic pollution and rising sea temperatures  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB study: Small group of returners responsible for disproportionate share of e-commerce's ecological footprint They are more likely to buy several options at once and only decide at home what they ultimately want to keep - A small group of online shoppers is responsible for most of the environmental impact of returned packages. This is according to new research by the Free University of Brussels among nearly 10,000 online consum more PR