BURNABY, British Columbia, June 17 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU study traces 10,000 years of dietary inequality in Europe * by Robyn Stubbs A new Simon Fraser University study has found men in ancient Europe likely had better access to protein-rich foods than women did. Analyzing samples from more than 12,000 skeletons from hundreds of sites across Europe over a 10,000-year period, researchers say the findings are strong evidence of long-suspected gender-based diet inequalities throughout history.  more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, June 17 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * ANU climbs in QS World University Rankings * The Australian National University (ANU) has climbed three places to 29th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, reinforcing its standing as one of the world's leading universities and placing it in the top two per cent globally. "ANU is proud to have been ranked in the top two per cent globally and fourth nationally in the QS World University Rankings for 2027," said Interim Vice-Chan more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 17 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Baby fossils reveal link between human and Neanderthal development * An international study of infant remains from 50,000-75,000 years ago has provided new evidence about the developmental trajectory of our evolutionary 'cousins', Neanderthals. University of Queensland skeletal histologist Dr Justyna Miszkiewicz led analysis of ancient baby teeth and bones, revealing the growth of Neanderthals was remarkably similar to modern humans. "The remai more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, June 17 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * CUHK unveils the key to liver cancer immunotherapy resistance Identifies the "clear out-feed in" function of macrophages that fuels cancer cells - Immunotherapy has recently become the first-line treatment for advanced liver cancer. However, most patients with advanced liver cancer exhibit resistance to immunotherapy. For years, the medical profession has been striving to uncover the mechanisms behind this resistance, with the hope of  more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 17 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Dame Wendy Hall appointed President of the British Science Association * The University of Southampton's Dame Wendy Hall has been announced as the British Science Association's new President for 2026 to 2027. Regius Professor of Computer Science Dame Wendy is an expert in artificial intelligence and AI policy, among other areas of web and data science. She was one of the first computer scientists to undertake serious research in multimedia an more PR

GEELONG, Australia, June 16 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Spinning seaweed into sweaters * You may not realise it, but every time you wear, wash or dry your clothes, they're shedding fibres which get into the air, your bedroom floor, your washing machine, and out into the world. While this may not be an issue for items made of natural materials like 100% cotton or wool, many modern clothes are made of polyester blends that shed microplastics made from fossil fuels. These microplastics can cause long-term ne more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 17 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Design at the start of the supply chain - Aalto University leads a major EU project to transform textile colouration practices Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture is leading MELANGE, a new project funded through Horizon Europe, that aims to transform colouration practices in the textile industry by moving key design decisions upstream - to the fibre stage of production. By advancing low-impact colouration technologies and promoting circu more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, June 17 -- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology issued the following news: * * * Teaching, Learning and Research Showcase 2026 IADT's commitment to excellence in education and student success shone through this year's Teaching, Learning and Research Showcase 2026, held in the Digital Media Building. Over two days, fifty speakers gathered to share their innovative practice in pedagogical design, teaching collaboration and artistic research across our learning community. From inclusive approaches to programm more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 17 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Exhibition sheds light on health inequalities experienced by sex workers * A special event at the University of Liverpool's School of Law and Social Justice highlighted the findings of novel research project exploring oral health inequalities experienced by sex workers in the UK. The event featured an exhibition showcasing insights from the interdisciplinary research project If My Mouth Could Talk and marked the launch of the project's new  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking peptide research by VUB professor Steven Ballet wins the prestigious Leonidas Zervas Award 2026 Prof. Dr Steven Ballet, head of the Organic Chemistry Research Group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), has been awarded the prestigious Leonidas Zervas Award 2026. This prize from the European Peptide Society (EPS) recognises his exceptional contributions to peptide science, with a focus on structural biology and drug develo more PR

LEEDS, England, June 17 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Heat and altitude conditions could help England in World Cup 2026 * Researchers from universities, including Dr Daniel Snape from Leeds Beckett University, have analysed the weather and altitude conditions for every group-stage match. Key findings include: * Around one-third of matches could be played in very hot conditions. * France, Uruguay and Czechia are expected to face the toughest combination of heat and altitude. * England avoids the most challen more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, June 17 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Award for Outstanding Research on the Persecution of and Resistance by Sinti and Roma Verena Meier has received the international Dan David Prize for History - Verena Meier of Heidelberg University has received the Dan David Prize for History from the foundation of the same name for her pioneering research on the persecution of and resistance by Sinti and Roma in European modernity. The prize is considered one of the most highly endowed research  more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 17 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Hidden DNA genome protector may explain why health and ageing differ between men and women * A study conducted with the involvement of UAB researchers and led by the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute and Mass General Brigham, has identified the SIRT7 protein as a key protector of the X chromosome and genome stability. The study, published in Nature, offers new insights on understanding the biological differences between men and wom more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, June 17 (TNSjou) -- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology issued the following news: * * * IADT Launches New Journal of Research + Creativity Biannual, peer-reviewed open access journal brings together academic and creative work from across disciplines, welcoming contributions from students, academics, and practitioners worldwide. The Institute of Art, Design + Technology is pleased to announce the launch of the IADT Journal of Research + Creativity (IJRC), a biannual, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedi more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, June 17 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Individual Lipid Transporters under the Microscope * A new microscopy platform makes hidden differences between individual proteins visible and provides new insight into lipid transport across membranes. Conventional methods generally analyze many proteins simultaneously. The specific traits of individual protein molecules are thus often unclear. A research team led by Dr. Sarina Veit and Professor Thomas Gunther-Pomorski at Ruhr University Bochu more PR

LONDON, England, June 17 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Academic involved in Neglected Tropical Diseases global network honoured with prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prize The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, which features an academic from Kingston University, has won a prestigious prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Senior lecturer in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, Dr Hachemi Kadri, is part of the network which is a large and diverse team of chemists, biologists a more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, June 17 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Lack of support for children in kinship and special guardianship families * Children in kinship care are experiencing significant mental health challenges and behavioural difficulties from as young as four years old, a report from Cardiff University shows. Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, the study concludes these issues could significantly impact on their experiences in school and long-term outcomes. Despite this, there is a lack of support from authorities  more PR

LONDON, England, June 17 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * LSHTM to lead research partnership in pound sterling18m outbreak response initiative The funding announcement marks a new phase for the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team 10 years after it was first set up in 2016 with LSHTM as a founding partner - The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has been selected to lead the research arm of the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) in an pound sterling18m init more PR

FALMOUTH, England, June 17 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * MA Illustration student sees her art longlisted for the World Illustration Awards For MA Illustration: Authorial Practice student Amber Griffiths, studying illustration has been a way to not only reignite and pursue the craft she loved most when she was younger, but a way to support the needs of her non-profit research and development studio. Now, one of the prints created for Amber's course, and run through "one of the beautiful old cast iron presses at Fal more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 17 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere Vice Chancellor tasks CoBAMS to Change Africa's research trajectory through graduate training By Ritah Namisango The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has called upon members of faculty and researchers at the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) to harness the power of graduate training to change Africa's research trajectory. The call aligns with the research-led agenda of Makerere University - a strategic direction aimed at pos more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 17 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Molecular fossils reveal secrets of Earth's recovery from ancient global warming event * Scientists have uncovered new evidence from one of Earth's most extreme ancient warming events, revealing how the climate may recover long after human-driven CO2 emissions cease. About 56 million years ago, during a period known as the Palaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), the planet experienced a dramatic spike in temperatures triggered by a rapid rele more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 17 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Movement of infants when sleeping provides insight into sleep cycles * Infants' activity whilst sleeping is rhythmic, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Findings provide crucial insight into sleep cycles of infants in the first year of life. In the largest study of its kind, scientists from Surrey, led by Dr Eva Winnebeck, investigated the sleep cycle development of 152 infants at age 3, 6 and 12 months.  To learn more, mo more PR

SINGAPORE, June 17 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * National research centre to turn trash on landfill to treasure * Image: (L-R) Prof Guan Yong Liang, Associate Vice President (Infrastructure & Programmes); School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, NTU Singapore; Dr Benjamin Koh, Chief Executive Officer, National Environment Agency; Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment; and Prof Karina Gin, Acting Head, Department of Civil and Environmental E more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 17 (TNSrpt) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Newcastle University spinouts create value of more than pound sterling270M A new report shows value creation by Newcastle University spinouts was more than pound sterling270M between 2010 and 2025. The Royal Academy of Engineering's 'Spotlight on Spinouts' report 2026 shows that total value creation by companies spun out of Newcastle University was pound sterling271.8M between 2010 and 2025. It also highlights that 15 spinouts have been l more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 17 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes Newcastle researchers Dr Greg Mutch and Dr Roly Armstrong have been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for their pioneering research. Dr Mutch has won the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Early Career Prize for developing novel CO2-capture membranes and sorbents that advance low-energy carbon removal, while Dr Armstrong has received the Hickinbottom Prize for hi more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 17 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Stress gives bumblebees sharper vision and faster reactions Bumblebees see the world differently under stress, processing visual information more sharply and making quicker decisions, new research from Newcastle University reveals. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, explored how short-term stress affects early visual perception and decision-making in bees. While stress is often associated with negative effects,  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 17 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham scientists win prestigious chemistry prizes * Two scientists from the University of Nottingham have been honoured with prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prizes. Professor Graham Newton from the School of Chemistry at the University, has been named winner of the RSC's Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Prize, for the development of hybrid molecular metal-oxide redox materials and their applications in energy storage. Dr Misha Zelzer, more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 17 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Olli Lehtonen appointed as Professor of Human Geography and Regional Research Methods * Rural policy has prioritised livelihoods and economic activities over the development of services Finnish rural policy lacks interest in rural living, says Professor of Human Geography and Regional Research Methods Olli Lehtonen. According to Lehtonen, the development of livelihoods has played a key role in rural policy in recent decades, and service developm more PR

LONDON, England, June 17 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * Paolo Surico: Defence spending must build Europe's innovation ecosystem * London Business School's Professor Paolo Surico argues that Europe's defence challenge is not primarily the amount it spends, but how it spends it. Writing in Sifted, Surico says European governments devote too much of their defence budgets to procurement, often purchasing equipment from overseas suppliers, while underinvesting in domestic research and development. He believes Europe s more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, June 17 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Pharmacy at Keele ranked among Top 10 in England * Keele's Pharmacy degree has been ranked among the best in England in this year's Complete University Guide (2027). The 2027 Guide measures universities on factors like student satisfaction, research quality, and graduate employment outcomes, using data from national sources including the National Student Survey, HESA Graduate Outcomes survey, and the Research Excellence Framework. Pharmacy students at K more PR

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, June 18 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * Prentice Institute completes Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS Community Needs Assessment * The Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy at the University of Lethbridge has completed a community needs assessment for Barons-Eureka-Warner Family and Community Support Services (BEW FCSS). As a part of the new FCSS accountability framework requirements, FCSS organizations across the province have been conducting local needs assessments since 2022.  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 17 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Psychologists shouldn't replace thinking with AI * For some psychologists, it's becoming more common to use AI systems to replace human thinking in research. That's a very risky choice based on misconceptions, warn Iris van Rooij and Olivia Guest in a new paper appearing today in Current Directions in Psychological Science. 'Research based on artificial intelligence models will never be an adequate substitute for understanding and replicating human tho more PR

LEEDS, England, June 17 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Refugee who rebuilt her life in Leeds completes PhD and calls for schools to recognise migrant families' hidden strengths * Dr Kidist Teklemariam founder of Unleashing Refugee Potential C.I.C has been awarded her doctorate after research that challenges common assumptions about migrant and refugee parents and their engagement with education. Her study explores how ethnic and migrant community groups help families understand the school system, communicate  more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 17 -- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada issued the following news: * * * Announcing the 2026 Professor-in-Residence The Royal College is pleased to announce Martin Pusic, MD, FRCPC, PhD, as the 2026 Professor-in-Residence. Dr. Pusic brings a distinguished career at the intersection of medical education, clinical practice and learning science. He is an associate professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a practising Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician at Boston more PR

NORWICH, England, June 17 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Social media ban will be ineffective and counterproductive, UEA expert says A social media ban for young people announced by Kier Starmer today will be ineffective and counterproductive - according to a social media and education expert at the University of East Anglia. Associate Professor Dr Harry Dyer says that a ban won't stop usage but will push young people toward riskier behaviours, while allowing platforms to avoid accountability. He says tha more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 17 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Space at Manchester showcases strength of its research capability The next phase of the UK's space capability will be defined by partnership - and The University of Manchester is at the centre of that ambition. On 12 June 2026, the University welcomed partners from across the UK's space community to its Space at Manchester Research Showcase, bringing together industry, government and academic collaborators to explore how Manchester's resea more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, June 17 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea University expert part of new international project to tackle hidden online hate speech and AI-driven radicalisation * Dr Joe Whittaker, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Threats at Swansea University, is part of a new international research project funded by Horizon Europe that will investigate how hidden hate speech spreads through social media and AI technologies, while developing innovative tools and strategies to counter it. Over the next three years, PROCL more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, June 17 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea University launches free UK-wide language workshops for A-level students * Swansea University's Department of Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting has launched a nationwide programme of free A-level workshops and masterclasses designed to enhance language learning and support KS5 curriculum delivery in schools and colleges across the UK. These outreach sessions are available online or can be delivered in person at the university's Singleton Pa more PR

HAIFA, Israel, June 17 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Develop an Innovative Approach for Identifying Limitations and "Hallucinations" in Artificial Intelligence Models * Large language models are an innovative tool transforming a wide range of tasks, including translation, text comprehension, and code generation. However, these models also have shortcomings that require improvement, including biases, disregard for instructions, and "hallucinations" (i.e. the generation  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, June 17 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM launches Forum for Freedom and Democracy * Strengthening Democracy in Europe Democracy is under significant pressure: according to recent studies, only 45 percent of Germans still trust democracy, down from 54 percent in 2023. The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is responding to this concerning development by establishing the "Forum for Freedom and Democracy at TUM." The initiative is designed to strengthen democratic education across  more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 16 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB launches a study on attention to diversity and inclusion within university teaching * The Office of the Vice-Rector for Training and Teaching Innovation of the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), with the coordination of the Institute of Education Studies (ICE), is conducting the second study for the Teaching Reports Series, focused on attention to diversity and inclusion in university teaching. The study, led by lecturers Mar more PR

MACAU, China, June 17 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM research offers new strategy for treating advanced prostate cancer * A research team led by Chair Professor Chuxia Deng and Professor Edwin Chong Wing Cheung in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM) has made significant progress in identifying new therapeutic targets for castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). The team discovered that G protein nucleolar 3 (GNL3) plays a critical role in sustaining cancer cell growth and  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Microplastics mapped in living tissue for the first time Visualising microplastics inside living tissue without altering or destroying it lays important groundwork for future studies. - Scientists have mapped microplastics deep within the tissue of living organisms in fine detail for the first time. Publishing their findings in Advanced Science, University of Birmingham, UCL and Kingston University researchers reveal that non-invasive me more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 17 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * University of Bristol researchers turn bold ideas into winning innovations * Now in its fifth year, the annual Festival held at the University's Arts Complex saw over 100 academics, researchers, postgraduate students, and partners in innovation and entrepreneurship learn about how new ideas emerging from research could be transformed into products, services, and ventures with real-world impact. The day saw the 2026 Early Career Enterprise Fello more PR

KOLN, Germany, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Inducing cell death in pancreatic cancer cells A research team from the University of Cologne has identified a new approach for treating particularly aggressive pancreatic cancer. It makes use of a genetic mutation that allows the immune system to attack the cancer cells again - Researchers at the University of Cologne's Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC) have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that makes most pancreatic  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * AI may unlock early disease clues hidden in routine eye exams Advances in artificial intelligence may enable routine eye tests of the future to detect early signs of heart and brain disease long before symptoms appear, a new study led by an interdisciplinary group of scientists based at The University of Manchester has concluded. Using different types of health data - from body measurements to genetics - the authors have built on e more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 17 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Faculty of Arts scholar wins 2026 Dan David Prize for research on the history of time University of Melbourne Associate Professor Matthew Champion is one of nine scholars awarded the largest history prize in the world - the 2026 Dan David Prize. Associate Professor Champion was recognised for his research into how medieval and early modern societies experienced, perceived and structured time. His research has revealed how communities between the 1 more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Premature babies: a simple test to gauge neurocognitive development An optical sensor is placed on a preemie's forehead to measure how well its brain uses oxygen, helping medical teams know whether the child will later need specialized follow-up care. By Julie Gazaille Canadian scientists have demonstrated for the first time that a non-invasive brain monitoring technique could help medical teams predict the future development of premature bab more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Building more apartments won't ease housing crisis: new research Samantha Dunn Building more apartments will not solve Australia's housing affordability crisis unless policymakers address rising house prices and investor activity, new research shows. Australia's housing affordability crisis is being driven less by a shortage of apartments than by system-wide price pressures originating in the market for freestanding homes, according to more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, June 17 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * Building a stronger first line of defence against respiratory viruses * Respiratory viruses continue to place significant pressure on communities and healthcare services each winter. For Professor Nathan Bartlett, a virologist at the University of Newcastle and leader of HMRI's Infection Research Program, those numbers highlight the need for better ways to stop infections before they take hold. * Professor Nathan Bartlett is helping develop a na more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * Medical School faculty leads special issue on advances in CNS tumour care Professor Dimitrios Kanakis has edited a special issue of the journal Biomedicines (MDPI) entitled Diagnosis, Pathogenesis and Treatment of CNS Tumors, bringing together international expertise on some of the most significant advances in the field of neuro-oncology. The special issue presents a diverse collection of original research articles, reviews, methodological studie more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, June 17 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * The Procedural Law Unit presented at AIDA2J 2026 workshop on the importance of AI-Assisted Litigants in Civil Justice The Procedural Law Unit team participated and presented in the AIDA2J 2026 Workshop, held as part of the 21st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law (ICAIL), with an accepted paper titled 'AI-Assisted Litigants in Civil Justice: Procedural Competence, Intermediation and the Right to be Heard'. The co-authors are Dr Nico more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 17 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Decades of memory science to help preserve crucial victim and witness evidence through new digital partnership A University of Portsmouth psychologist whose work has changed how police gather witness accounts is partnering with a digital evidence platform to put that science into practice at scale * More than 70 per cent of criminal investigations fail to progress because of difficulties with evidence * A new partnership between leading memory re more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Scientists discover new rock type on Mars A University of Portsmouth scientist helps uncover a previously unknown Martian rock and a mineral that could reveal how Mars evolved billions of years ago - An international team of scientists has identified a completely new type of rock on the Red Planet and, for the first time ever, discovered the mineral garnet in a Martian sample. The breakthrough offers a rare glimpse into Mars's ancient p more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * New study reveals how swordfish behave during game angling As game fishers battle to reel in swordfish, little has been known about how these powerful predators behave during angling - until now. A new study published in ICES Journal of Marine Science, conducted the first high-resolution analysis of swordfish behaviour during recreational angling. "Swordfish are increasingly being targeted by recreational fisheries using deep-drop angling tec more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: * * * Study strengthens alcohol's link to deadly pancreatic cancer A new paper led by researchers at University of Victoria's Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR) contributes to mounting evidence that alcohol use can cause pancreatic cancer. "Right now, the World Health Organization lists seven types of cancer, including mouth, breast and colon cancer, as being linked to alcohol consumption," says Tim Naimi, CISUR's more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, June 17 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * UOW partners with Illawarra Disability Alliance to enhance local services New agreement will support workforce development, research and service innovation across the Illawarra-Shoalhaven - As the disability sector navigates significant reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) the University of Wollongong (UOW) and the Illawarra Disability Alliance (IDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a framework for more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 17 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * White roofs and urban parks reduce heat in cities, but do not offset extreme global warming * The implementation of reflective white roofs and new urban parks can significantly reduce temperatures in cities and decrease population vulnerability to heat waves, although these measures are not sufficient to counteract the projected increase of more than 6 degC by 2100. This is demonstrated by a recent study led by ICTA-UAB. The research, carr more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, June 17 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Why are 11 types of cancer on the rise in under-50s * By Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Rising cancer rates in younger adults are real, worrying and still partly unexplained. A new analysis adds important detail for England, suggesting that 11 cancers are becoming more common in people under 50, highlighting a broader shift in who gets cancer and when. For a generation that expects to be building their lives, cancer is arriving unexpect more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 17 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * World-leading research receives cash boost in Manchester Cancer Research UK will invest an additional pound sterling6m each year into world-leading research in Manchester and create up to an additional 100 new jobs. The charity's annual investment into the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute will increase from pound sterling11m to more than pound sterling17m this year - putting the city at the heart of its mission to beat cancer. The b more PR