PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, June 12 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * "Lead and Live with Purpose" says Zabeen Hirji at Trent University Chancellor Installation As Trent's 13th chancellor, future-of-work thought leader aims to unlock student potential, elevate experiential learning across business, tech and society - Before an audience of graduating students and their families, faculty, staff and community members, Zabeen Hirji '25 (hon) O. Ont., was officially installed as Trent University's 13th chancellor, launchin more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 12 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Aalto University's solutions at the New European Bauhaus Festival support the EU's ambition to become world leader in circular economy Sini Koskimies Aalto University presented several different circular economy solutions at The European Commission's New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels. The event brought together leading names in EU policymaking, researchers, designers and grassroots actors from across Europe to shape a more sustainable future. Aalto more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 12 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Join a Unite! Widening training on intellectual property, knowledge valorisation and research entrepreneurship The three-day programme at KTH Stockholm provides participants with practical knowledge and tools to navigate innovation processes in research environments. Guided by the question "How can researchers and university staff turn scientific knowledge into real-world impact?", the programme covers topics such as intellectual property rights (IPR), sci more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU partners with Australia's first hospital-based medical discovery centre ACU is proud to be a founding partner of the new Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) - Australia's first hospital-based medical discovery centre - which has officially opened in Melbourne. Key points: * ACU is a founding partner of the ACMD which has 31 laboratories with capacity for up to 900 researchers. * ACMD places researchers, engineers, clinicians a more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 12 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Amer Cultural Foundation supports Aalto's Center for Radical Creativity: 'Fine-tuning alone is no longer enough' The Amer Cultural Foundation is donating Euros600,000 to Aalto University's Center for Radical Creativity, which strengthens the capacity for renewal in situations where existing operating models are no longer sufficient. Industry boundaries are blurring, competition is intensifying, and the pace of change is accelerating. The Amer Cultural Foun more PR

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, June 12 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news: * * * CBU Education Researchers Facilitate National Youth Climate Policy Briefings On May 29, 2026, a small delegation of high school students walked into the Place Vincent Massey building in Gatineau, Quebec, headquarters to Environment and Climate Change Canada, carrying a message that caught federal decision-makers completely off guard. They weren't there in the Capital for an educational tour; instead, they handed officials their 20-page brief on their own  more PR

LONDON, England, June 12 (TNSjou) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Wary investors hit by a natural disaster seek premium on equity investment Changed behaviour by investors following a natural disaster can damage firms seeking to grow, new academic research suggests. By Chris Mahony (Senior Communications Officer) Investor caution soon after experiencing a natural disaster increases the cost of capital for businesses hoping to grow, new academic research suggests. The study found that such investors more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 12 -- Mohawk College issued the following news: * * * Congratulations to Mohawk College's 2026 Distinguished Fellows Mohawk College will recognize five highly respected community and business leaders with special recognition as Distinguished Fellows of Mohawk College at the college's spring Convocation ceremonies next week. Mohawk's Distinguished Fellows make invaluable contributions to the college through academic advisement and student engagement, community outreach and strategic advisement to Mohawk's senior leade more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * CUHK co-led landmark global study shows over half of advanced ALK-positive lung cancer patients stay progression-free at seven years Revealing potential to transform specific oncogene-driven lung cancer into a chronic disease - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)'s Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) co-led a landmark seven-year international Phase 3 clinical trial in lung cancer with multiple cancer centres worldwide. T more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, June 12 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * CUHK students sweep 19 awards at the Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competitions Joint highest among local institutions - Students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) achieved outstanding results at the 12th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, winning a total of 19 awards -- the joint-highest tally of any institution in the city. In the Innovation category more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 11 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Demographic study finds that current survival rates in Gaza mirror those of a century ago * A research team from the UAB's Demographic Studies Centre (CED) and the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) publishes the first comprehensive demographic study of the first two years of war on the Gaza Strip, representing a historic regression to levels seen at the end of the Ottoman era, over 100 years ago. Distribution by the age a more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, June 12 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Designing AI-enabled social robotics to support mental health and accessibility * For people navigating physical or emotional challenges, help isn't always accessible or easy to seek out. Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Patrick Hung is exploring how AI-powered social robots could help bridge those gaps, offering new ways to support independence, well-being and everyday interactions. In the university's Human Machine Lab, Dr. Hung, Profe more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, June 12 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Conference: On the Mathematics of Curved Spaces Hengstberger Symposium deals with current developments in geometric group theory - The role of what are called non-positively curved spaces in geometric group theory, but also in nature and daily life, is the topic of a Hengstberger Symposium, taking place from 15 to 18 June 2026 at Heidelberg University. Such geometric structures shape, for example, the head of a lettuce or a tree canopy and are al more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Meltwater is causing Antarctic glaciers to flow faster toward the ocean A new study drills boreholes deep beneath the ice to reveal why glaciers in Antarctica are speeding up. - "The Antarctic ice sheet holds 90% of the world's glacier ice. If it were to melt completely and drain into the ocean, sea levels would rise by about 60 meters," says Professor Shin Sugiyama of Hokkaido University. In a new study, his team has directly confirmed for th more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 12 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Social media could help fight perinatal mental challenges A new study shows how social media can be an important weapon in combatting perinatal depression and anxiety in rural areas, if it is carefully designed and misinformation rooted out. James Cook University Senior Research Fellow Sam Teague and student researcher Kacey Lynch led the study. Dr Teague said that perinatal depression and anxiety, mental health conditions affecting women durin more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 12 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * JCU-led PacMOSSI convenes leaders in Fiji for fight against mosquito-borne diseases The James Cook University-led PacMOSSI consortium welcomed over 40 mosquito scientists and Pacific Island health officials gathered to Nadi, Fiji this week, against a backdrop of the Pacific's most severe dengue season in recent memory. Led by James Cook University, the Pacific Mosquito Surveillance Strengthening for Impact (PacMOSSI) consortium was established i more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 12 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Long-serving law professor recognised with two honours at Northern Law Awards * A law professor who has spent more than four decades shaping legal education and research in the North East, has been recognised with two awards for his contribution to the region's legal sector. Professor Michael Stockdale, who began his career at Northumbria University's predecessor - Newcastle Polytechnic - in 1983, received the Outstanding Achievement A more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, June 12 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Lord Ribeiro to step down as Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University * Lord Ribeiro took up the role of Chancellor in January 2021, bringing with him a remarkable record of achievement in medicine, public service and national leadership. During his tenure, he has been an enthusiastic and engaged ambassador for ARU, championing its values and supporting its community with genuine warmth. He has played a prominent role in University life, from leading grad more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 12 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University Charts Course for Responsible AI Adoption in Research Management By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has reaffirmed its commitment to embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for research excellence, innovation and institutional efficiency, while calling for robust safeguards to protect research integrity and academic quality. The call was made during an online webinar on "Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Research Ma more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 12 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University Rolls Out Thesis Completion Grants to Accelerate PhD Research and Strengthen National Policy Impact By Moses Lutaaya The Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University has launched a thesis completion grant aimed at supporting PhD students to complete their research, improve completion rates, and align academic work with Uganda's national development priorities. This was on Monday 8th June, 2026 at Telepresence hall at the Senate B more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster launches Bolder Together, strategic plan for the next five years A roadmap for the university's priorities and decision-making in coming years, the plan will provide a united vision for advancing teaching, learning, research and community impact. - McMaster University has introduced its new strategic plan, Bolder Together, an ambitious and community-driven roadmap that will shape our university's future and strengthen its impact in Hamilton and ar more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Gillian Goward appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science An internationally recognized physical chemist, Goward is the associate dean of Research and External Relations and has twice served as chair of Chemistry & Chemical Biology. - Gillian Goward has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science for a five-year term effective July 1. Goward, a professor and former chair in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, is currently associate dean of Rese more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Khaled Hassanein reappointed Dean of Business Since beginning his tenure as dean in July 2021, Hassanein has led DeGroote through a period of significant growth, transformation and revitalization. - Khaled Hassanein has been reappointed as dean of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University for a second five-year term, effective July 1, 2026. Since beginning his tenure as dean in July 2021, Hassanein has led DeGroote through a period of signifi more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Researcher Addisu Lashitew is exploring the sustainability transition The Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Enterprise analyzes connections between digital technology and environmental outcomes. By Julienne Isaacs, DeGroote School of Business Why are some countries poor and others rich? How can companies improve their social and environmental sustainability, and why do they often fail at this? When Addisu Lashitew enrolled at Wageningen University in t more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 9 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Researcher Andre Phillion receives national award for materials engineering research The 2026 MetSoc Distinguished Materials Scientist Award recognizes Phillion for his contributions to alloy solidification, microscopy, steelmaking and service to the materials community. - McMaster University researcher Andre Phillion has been awarded the 2026 MetSoc Distinguished Materials Scientist Award by the Materials Science and Engineering Section of The Metallurgy &  more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 12 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Sean Corner appointed Acting Dean of the Faculty of Humanities Currently the Faculty's associate dean of undergraduate studies, Corner brings a passion for student success and academic excellence to his new role. - Sean Corner has been appointed Acting Dean for the Faculty of Humanities for a one-year term while a search for a new dean is conducted. A professor in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies, Corner has been with McMaster since 2004, and has more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, June 12 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian youth explore STEM and future careers at StFX X-STEM Camp * Forty-nine Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian youth spent four days at St. Francis Xavier University exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics through hands-on activities, cultural learning, and mentorship during the second annual X-STEM Overnight Camp, held June 4-7. Organized by faculty members and their students in the Faculties of  more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 12 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Murdoch insect biologist elected as a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society * Leading Murdoch University insect biologist Associate Professor Wei Xu has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (FRES), one of the highest professional accolades in the field. Established in London, 1833, The Royal Entomological Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious societies in the field of entomology. Fellowship is only given to entomologists more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 12 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * NeurotechEU welcomes Western University as its first Global Partner * Western University (Canada) joins NeurotechEU as its first global (non European) partner, strengthening international collaboration in neurotechnology education and research, and student training. By collaborating with Western University (link is external), NeurotechEU is opening up new opportunities for cross-border student programmes and laying the foundations for broader researc more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 12 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Newcastle leads pound sterling50m Initiative to improve maternity outcomes Newcastle University is leading a pound sterling50 million national initiative to tackle maternal health inequalities to improve outcomes for women, babies and families across the UK. Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, the five-year project brings together a consortium of clinicians, researchers and communities to address urgent gaps in maternal  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 12 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * One photon, two reactions - new catalyst converts CO2 and biowaste simultaneously * Researchers have developed a solar driven catalyst material that harnesses the energy of a single photon to reduce carbon dioxide and oxidise organic waste at the same time, and produce valuable chemicals in both reactions. Scientists at the University of Nottingham have created two catalyst materials which, when coupled together within the same reactor, ca more PR

LONDON, England, June 12 (TNSxrep) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Physical punishment of children is harmful and must be banned in England and Northern Ireland, says report co-authored by City St George's researcher Hitting or smacking children as a form of punishment is linked to behavioural problems and worse exam results, according to a new report published by UCL and co-authored by Dr Becca Lacey, Reader in Social and Lifecourse Epidemiology at City St George's, University of London. By Lisa Jon more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 12 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Physicist and digital inclusion leader recognised in King's Birthday Honours * The University of Liverpool's Professor Tara Shears and Professor Simeon Yates have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list 2026. Professor Tara Shears will be awarded an OBE for her services to physics. Professor Shears is a highly influential figure in particle physics, playing a key role both at the University of Liverpool and across the wider rese more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 12 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * PS1m Jersey donation supports Southampton's pioneering research centre * The University of Southampton's campaign to build a pioneering new research centre has received significant support from the Channel Islands. The Institute for Medical Innovation (IMI) will focus on five major disease areas - cancer, dementia, sight loss, infection, and respiratory and allergic conditions - united by the common thread of a misfiring immune system and an ur more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 12 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: * * * Toast CEO launches institute to study, boost and train women in tech Richard Dal Monte April Hicke says women-dominated occupations are almost twice as likely to be exposed to generative AI as male-dominated ones. She's CEO of Toast, a membership-based women's collective supporting women in the technology industry and holds a Royal Roads University Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Innovation A membership-based women's collective and recr more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 12 -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news: * * * Students tackle deer challenges at the 'Oh Deer! Help Our Urban Gardens Hackathon' This May, post-secondary students from across Nova Scotia came together for the 'Oh Deer! Help Our Urban Gardens Hackathon', an entrepreneurial challenge focused on finding creative, sustainable solutions to the growing issue of urban deer populations damaging community gardens. Hosted by the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, Centre for Leadership Excellence, Cit more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, June 12 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford celebrates Biomedical Science Discovery Day Aiming to inspire the next generation of healthcare scientists, the annual national Biomedical Science Day took place last week, bringing together sixth form and college students which could be the future of biomedical research and innovation. Students had the opportunity to hear from biomedical science professionals and research academics about their career pathways and learn more about the  more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, June 12 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Scientists from the University of Bayreuth appointed to committees in peace and conflict studies Prof. Dr. Jana Honke, Chair for Sociology in Africa at the University of Bayreuth, has been appointed to the board of the German Foundation for Peace Research (DSF). PD Dr. Julia Eichenberg (Institute for Franconian Regional History, Thurnau) will represent the University of Bayreuth on the steering committee of the Bavarian Science Alliance for Peac more PR

MUNICH, Germany, June 12 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Tracing the origins of supermassive black holes * TUM PhD candidate receives Zonta Women in STEM Award As one of only 16 women scientists worldwide, TUM PhD candidate Sarah Pappert has been awarded the Zonta Women in STEM Award, which recognizes outstanding achievements by young women in STEM fields. In the interview, the astrophysicist talks about her research at the world's largest telescope, the search for supermassive black holes, and how s more PR

MACAU, China, June 12 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM and Portuguese universities achieve tangible outcomes through diverse collaboration * The University of Macau (UM) continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with higher education institutions in Portugal through various initiatives, including joint degree programmes, collaborative research projects, talent development schemes, and the promotion of the Portuguese language and culture. These efforts have yielded tangible results. Yonghua Song, rector more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 12 -- Newcastle University posted the following news: * * * UNEE and North East Mayor launch pound sterling22.5m fund Universities for North East England and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have launched the pound sterling22.5m Inspire fund to commercialise academic research and innovation in the region. - 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  more PR

LONDON, England, June 12 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * CAR T-cell therapy shows early promise in severe lupus Early results from a UCL and UCLH-led clinical trial suggest that a type of CAR T-cell therapy - developed by Autolus Therapeutics, a UCL spinout - could offer a new treatment approach for people with severe, treatment-resistant lupus. The findings, presented at the EULAR European Congress of Rheumatology, come from the ongoing Phase I CARLYSLE study, which is evaluating obecabtagene autoleucel (o more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * A new route to safe and sustainable synthetic chemistry Oxidation reactions are indispensable to the chemical industry, but from a process safety perspective they are among the most challenging transformations. A research team at the University of Bayreuth, working in collaboration with international partners, has now introduced a fundamentally new approach to oxidation reactions in which carbon dioxide is used as the oxygen source for  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 12 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * Midlands Art Papers launches its ninth instalment: Craft and the decorative in the Midlands The annual online journal brings Art History, Curating and Visual Studies staff and students together with public collections across the Midlands. - Midlands Art Papers 9 (2026), curated by Dr Claire Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Art History, Curating and Visual Studies has now launched. It brings together curators, jewell more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 12 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Seven everyday changes could transform surgery's environmental impact New global initiative identifies seven ready-to-implement actions for safe, sustainable operating theatres. - The Birmingham-led National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery has created the Greener Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care (GAP-PACK) guide to improve the sustainability of perioperative care globally. The GAP-PACK more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 12 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Low-cost mental health tool a lifeline for refugees in limbo Melissa Lyne New research led by UNSW found a simple, community-led intervention can significantly reduce psychological distress among refugees living in prolonged uncertainty. A simple self-help workbook paired with brief phone support can make a measurable difference to the mental health of displaced refugees, a new study has found. In Indonesia, where UNSW researchers tested the i more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, June 12 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * First look images of Thrive as building takes shape The picture shows the warm coloured pre-cast panels, whose design is inspired by the iconic totems at the entrance of Allerton building nearby. Architects AHR chose this finish to soften the appearance of Thrive, to add interest and create a welcoming quality as people arrive. In the second image you can view the skeleton of the interior atrium, where the 'living forest' will be planted. Whe more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, June 12 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Green Loops set to revolutionise solar panel recycling and tackle global clean energy waste crisis A groundbreaking innovation developed at the University of Wolverhampton could transform how the world deals with the rapidly growing mountain of end-of-life solar panels, following high-profile recognition by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The project, known as Green Loops, has been featured in the Royal Academy of Engineering's pres more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 12 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW and Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute sign renewed affiliation The expanded agreement strengthens a shared focus on improving outcomes for people living with cardiovascular disease. UNSW Sydney and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) have signed a new, expanded 10-year affiliation agreement, cementing their commitment to cardiovascular research. The new agreement will ensure the continued success of the affiliation,  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 12 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB and the Japan Sport Council sign a cooperation agreement for a European research centre for elite sport First agreement between the Japan Sport Council and a foreign university strengthens international cooperation in high-performance sport - On Friday 19 June 2026, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Japan Sport Council (JSC) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop their cooperation in the field of e more PR