HEIDELBERG, Germany, June 18 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * "Magical" Artifact: Heidelberg Researchers Decipher Ancient Curse Tablet Find from Roman Lower Germania bears a rare Greek inscription with binding spell intended to harm enemies - This archaeological find was once used to invoke deities and demons in order to harm an enemy: Heidelberg University researchers have deciphered the inscription on an ancient curse tablet. The "magical" artifact from the Roman province of Lower Germania was discovered  more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 19 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Aalto University ranks 126th in the world in QS World University Rankings Aalto performs best in the employment outcomes and sustainability indicators. - Aalto University ranks 126th in this year's QS World University Rankings, compared with 114th place last year. The QS ranking evaluates universities comprehensively across nine indicators, each with a different weighting. The criteria include research citations, academic reputation, employer reputation, more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 18 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Emrecan Gulay started as a Data Agent at the School of Business Aalto Open Research Network has a new member, Emrecan Gulay. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of Business. Emrecan Gulay from the Department of Management Studies has joined the Aalto University Open Research Network as a Data Agent for the School of Business. Data Agents help researchers in their departments with matters related to research data management and  more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 18 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers from Textile Chemistry Group presents textile innovations at AUTEX World Conference Researchers from the Textile Chemistry Group at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, Finland, presented their latest research at the AUTEX 2026 World Conference held in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 3-5 June 2026. The AUTEX World Conference is an international forum that brings together researchers, academics, and industry professionals to  more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 18 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Textile Chemistry Group Highlights advances in sustainable textile research at Summer Meeting The Textile Chemistry Group at Aalto University held its annual Summer Meeting on Friday, June 12, bringing together researchers, doctoral candidates, master's students, and interns to present recent advances in sustainable textile technologies. The event was inaugurated and chaired by Professor Ali Tehrani, Head of the Textile Chemistry Group, who opened the meeti more PR

COVENTRY, England, June 18 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General, Richard Hermer KC visits Warwick as pupils from across the UK compete in School Tasking national final * Creative tasks, quick thinking, and plenty of laughter filled Warwick Arts Centre's Butterworth Hall on Wednesday 17 June as pupils from across the UK and Ireland gathered at the University of Warwick for the School Tasking Champion of Champions Final 2026. The event welcomed six primary schools from across the UK and Irel more PR

BATH, England, June 19 -- Bath Spa University issued the following news: * * * Bath Spa University Team Honoured Nationally for Research Management Excellence and Impact Bath Spa University's Research Support Office has won the 2026 Research Management Team of the Year award from the national Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA). The awards ceremony, which took place at the Harrogate Convention Centre on Wednesday 17 June, celebrated excellence and innovation in research management, recognizing outstanding individuals  more PR

NEW DELHI, India, June 18 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * Bharat Innovates 2026: IIT Delhi Showcases Innovations Across Defence, AI, Healthcare; Strengthens Global Research and Innovation Partnerships The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) showcased its leadership in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and global engagement at Bharat Innovates 2026, the flagship national innovation initiative of the Government of India being held in Nice, France from 14-16 June 2026. Jointly ina more PR

GEELONG, Australia, June 17 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Birdsong warning helps unborn chicks beat the heat, study finds * Researchers from Deakin University, led by Visitor Dr Mylene Mariette, have uncovered a remarkable survival strategy in one of Australia's most familiar birds -the zebra finch -showing that even before they hatch, chicks can be "warned" about hot weather and begin preparing their brains to cope. Recently published in the Journal of Experimental Biology the study is a collaboration with more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 18 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Business School wins national excellence award for student enterprise and entrepreneurship * Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) has won the Small Business Charter Excellence Award for Outstanding Support for Student Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, announced at a ceremony in London on Monday night. Professor Simon Mosey, Director of the Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Dr Christopher Carter, Assistan more PR

LONDON, Canada, June 18 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Canadian Nuclear Laboratories collaboration with Western explores radiation exposure on astronauts Organ and organoid-on-chip technology allows researchers to study biological effects of radiation By Jeff Renaud Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's historic journey around the Moon lasted just days, but its implications continue and will stretch far further despite breaking a spaceflight record. As part of Artemis II, Hansen and three crewmates became the first hu more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 18 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Cannabis caution as study finds increased psychosis risk for young people * Young people who use cannabis daily are up to 4 times more likely to develop psychosis than those who don't, according to an international study led by University of Queensland researchers. The review analysed evidence from 17 previous studies to assess whether cannabis use played a contributory role in the development of mental health disorders, including psychosis, bipo more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Brave new world: How universities can help prepare students for the digital future Academics, university leaders, regulators and policy experts gather at the SPGA Digital Education Symposium to share best practice for the future of university pedagogy. By Eve Lacroix (Senior Communications Officer) "We can't stop students from using AI when they will be asked about it in future job interviews," argues Professor Charles Lees, Executive Dean of  more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Professor Christine McCourt to chair independent review into Scottish maternity care Professor McCourt will lead the review into how maternity services can better meet women's needs across Scotland By George Wigmore (Senior Communications Officer) Professor Christine McCourt, Professor of Maternal and Child Health in the School of Health & Medical Sciences at City St George's, University of London, will lead a forthcoming review into improving more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Professor Diana Beech appointed to Office for Students' newly formed Public Affairs Committee Director of the Finsbury Institute to provide expert advice to England's independent regulator for higher education. By Eve Lacroix (Senior Communications Officer) Professor Diana Beech, Director of the Finsbury Institute at City St George's, University of London, has been appointed to the newly established Public Affairs Committee of the Office for S more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, June 18 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * CUHK ranks 18th in QS World University Rankings 2027 Advancement in international reputation, employer reputation, and global engagement - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has been ranked 18th globally in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2027, climbing 14 places from 32nd in the previous year and entering the global top 20 for the first time. This achievement reflects CUHK's steady progress in t more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 18 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtinnovation finalists breaking new ground in health, AI, safety and more Rapid assessment of concussion, autonomous submarine robots and satellite navigation systems are among the benefits of 20 standout finalists in Curtin University's 2026 Curtinnovation Awards.  The annual awards recognise Curtin-led innovations with the potential to have real-world impact, with past winners including a native seaweed solution to chronic inflammation, a medical im more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 18 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Doctoral students showcase their research talent From developing new ways to test cancer treatments to understanding why more women are opting out of the tech sector, postgraduate researchers showcased the real-world impact of their work this week, writes Fidele Lungieki. The annual De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) Doctoral College poster competition brought together doctoral researchers from across the university, giving them the opportunity to pre more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 18 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Discovery fellowship for research to investigate innovative strategies that help plants respond and adapt to environmental stress * A plant scientist from the University of Nottingham has been awarded funding to advance research into how plants respond to environmental stress, generating knowledge that could help develop more resilient crops and support future food security in a changing climate. BBSRC has invested PS10 million in 21 new F more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 18 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU research helps strengthen healthcare systems hit by climate change Extreme weather events regularly disrupt healthcare systems in Vietnam, damaging critical infrastructure and interrupting services in hospitals and clinics across the country. Researchers from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have been working on the ground with international partners to understand these pressures and apply practical solutions to help health services remain opera more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 18 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * DTU Maintains Strong International Position in University Rankings The latest rankings from the QS World University Rankings and the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings show that DTU remains among the world's top-ranked technical universities.  Christian Tremmer Two international university rankings have just been published. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, DTU is ranked 105th out of more than 1,500 universities world more PR

COVENTRY, England, June 18 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Employer acclaim propels Warwick up the world rankings * The University of Warwick has climbed six places in the annual QS World University Rankings on the back of gains in 'employer reputation'. Warwick is now ranked 10th in the UK and 68th in the world by higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), while rising six places to 54th globally for employer reputation to be seventh in the UK for 'employment outcomes' and ninth in  more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 18 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Fat surrounding the aorta may play a key role in Marfan syndrome * A team led by researchers from the UAB and from the network of biomedical research centres in cardiovascular diseases CIBERCV has demonstrated that the fatty tissue surrounding the aorta actively participates in the regulation of vascular function in Marfan syndrome, and that its influence depends on both the anatomical region analysed and sex. The study, conducted with murin more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 18 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * FDDC and University of Eastern Finland launch PoI project to unlock new opportunities to modulate NRF2 for future therapeutic applications * The Finnish Drug Discovery Center (FDDC) has initiated a new Proof-of-Idea (PoI) project in collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) to assess the feasibility of developing inhibitors targeting NRF2, a transcription factor implicated in therapy resistance in multiple cancers. A major chall more PR

HONG KONG, June 18 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * From Soil to Sound: HKU Exhibition Reimagines Hong Kong's Rural Traditions Through Contemporary Art * An innovative and artistic showcase breathing new life into a 300-year-old Hakka village officially opened yesterday (17 June) in Central. Organised by The University of Hong Kong's Centre for Civil Society and Governance (HKU-CCSG), the contemporary exhibition marks the culmination of the 9-month artist incubation programme, "Celebrating Traditional  more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, June 19 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * Global clinical trial reveals safest, most effective antibiotics for golden staph bloodstream infections * A landmark international clinical trial has identified the optimal antibiotics for golden staph bloodstream infections, a breakthrough that is set to reshape treatment for the life-threatening condition. The SNAP Trial found that the standard antibiotic, flucloxacillin, should no longer be the drug of choice to treat the infection, revealing more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 17 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Gregory David receives U of T honorary degree for leadership in philanthropy * Across a career that spans finance, governance and philanthropy, Gregory David has focused on a consistent goal: building institutions that can serve more people, more effectively over the long term. Today, in recognition of his outstanding service to the public good, through leadership in philanthropy that has strengthened health care, education and mental health resources  more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, June 18 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Griffith leaps 38 places in QS World University Rankings Griffith University has excelled in the 2027 QS World University Rankings with an impressive leap of 38 places to 230 globally, the largest jump of any Australian university in the top 250. Griffith's national rank sits at 15, up three places from 18 in the previous round. Key measures such as employer reputation, research impact and international student enrolments have all improved greatly compar more PR

HONG KONG, June 18 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Solidifies Elite Global Standing, Ranking 11th place in QS World University Rankings 2027 * The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has solidified its position in the highest echelons of global higher education, securing the 11th spot globally for the second year running in the QS World University Rankings 2027, announced by the global higher education analytics organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on 18 June. By retaining this historic high, HKU firm more PR

HONG KONG, June 18 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU TEA Hosts Super Angel and Going Global Innovation Forum in Qianhai * The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Super Angel & Going Global Innovation Forum was held on June 12 in Qianhai, Shenzhen. The event brought together leading academics, industry experts, investors, alumni, and policymakers to foster collaboration and drive global expansion for high-potential ventures. Organised by the HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (HKU TEA) and co-organised  more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 18 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * How protein limiting offspring numbers contributed to evolutionary success of mosses * The new paper published in Current Biology today [18 June] has investigated a family of plant genes called WOX genes - proteins which help control growth and development. In mosses, two WOX genes (PpWOX13LA and Pp13WOX13LB) were already known to play an important role in reproduction by supporting the development of the offspring, known as sporophytes, after  more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial team wins prize for cheaper, greener battery manufacturing technology By Gavin Reed An Imperial team has been awarded the prestigious Armourers and Brasiers' Materials Science Venture Prize for a new technology that could make it cheaper - and greener - to produce lithium-ion batteries. The breakthrough - a solvent-free dry electrode manufacturing technology - is being developed as a spinout opportunity at Imperial. The Armourers and Brasiers' Ven more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 19 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Night hunt leads to a unique find A James Cook University PhD student's late-night solo survey has led to the first recorded sighting of a microwhip scorpion in the Daintree Rainforest. JCU entomologist and taxonomist Matthew Connors works at the university's Daintree Rainforest Observatory as a demonstrator and rainforest tour guide for visiting groups. "One of the activities these visiting groups tend to enjoy the most is spotlighting at nigh more PR

LEEDS, England, June 18 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Leeds Beckett academics help shape reform of contempt of court laws * Senior Lecturers Kate Astall and Dr John McGarry have contributed expertise that has influenced the Commission's ongoing examination of the laws governing contempt of court. The review, commissioned by the Government and launched in July 2024, seeks to modernise an area of law regarded by experts and academics as fragmented and complex. Contempt of court refers to a range of legal rules more PR

BATH, England, June 18 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Legalising cannabis increases use and addiction - unless it's tightly controlled * Removing criminal penalties for possessing cannabis for personal use, or introducing tightly controlled legalisation of cannabis, does not appear to increase levels of cannabis use. However, the commercial sale of cannabis is linked to increased health risks, with large-scale for-profit markets - such as those seen in the US and Canada - resulting in more potent products and h more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 18 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Macquarie soars to new heights in prestigious QS World University Rankings * The ranking confirms the University's global standing, placing it in the top 1.5 per cent of more than 8,800 institutions evaluated worldwide. Over the past decade, Macquarie has surged an impressive 121 places in the QS rankings, a trajectory that speaks to sustained investment in research excellence, teaching quality and global engagement. Vice-Chancellor Professor S B more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 18 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Mating makes cholesterol matter for male fruit fly lifespan * Scientists have discovered that the optimal diet for male fruit flies may depend strongly on whether they are reproducing, challenging long-standing assumptions about nutrition and ageing. Led by researchers from the University of Liverpool's Department of Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour, the international team used fruit flies to investigate how diet and reproductive activity i more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 18 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster scientists celebrated for leadership in virology Miller has received the Grandvaux-McCormick Award for Service to Canadian Virology, and Mossman has been honoured with the CSV's Mentor Award for Senior Investigators. By Blake Dillon, Faculty of Health Sciences Two McMaster University researchers have been recognized by the Canadian Society for Virology (CSV) for their exceptional contributions to research and mentorship. Matthew Miller, a professo more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Scientists uncover key cause of inflammatory bowel disease A decades-old puzzle has been solved as scientists uncover a key cause of inflammatory bowel disease, paving the way for faster diagnosis and more targeted patient treatments. Researchers at Newcastle University's Translational and Clinical Research Institute are part of a national team that have identified an important driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The discovery re more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 18 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham named once again among world's top 100 universities * The latest QS World University Rankings place the University of Nottingham joint 97th globally and 16th in the UK. This affirms Nottingham's standing as a leading global university, recognised for delivering world-class education underpinned by outstanding research and international collaboration. In a highly competitive global landscape, this recognition reflects our commitm more PR

SINGAPORE, June 17 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * NTU Singapore ranks 12th in QS World University Rankings 2027 * NTU Singapore is ranked 12th in this year's QS World University Rankings, maintaining its hold in the global top 15 for the second year running. As the youngest university in the top tier of the rankings, NTU has nevertheless built a strong and growing international reputation, reflected in improvements in both academic and employer reputation indicators. The university also performed we more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 17 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Oldest strains of plague caused deadly outbreaks 5,500 years ago * Plague is commonly associated with rats, crowded medieval cities, and the epidemics that swept across Europe during and after the Middle Ages. But a new study published in Nature shows that the disease was already lethal 5,500 years ago, where it killed humans in small, mobile hunter-gatherer communities - long before the rise of agriculture and cities created the conditions usuall more PR

HONG KONG, June 17 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Deep Space Exploration Lab jointly launch first National deep space cultural and creative works promotion event, blending aerospace with arts to spark enthusiasm for space exploration The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has long been committed to aerospace development, having participated in multiple national deep space exploration missions and actively supported aerospace science popularisation initiatives. PolyU and Deep S more PR

HONG KONG, June 18 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU rises steadily in the latest QS World University Rankings, securing a place among the global top 50 * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has risen to 50th place globally in the latest QS World University Rankings 2027 released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), marking a record-high position for the University. The milestone reflects strong international recognition of PolyU's academic excellence, research and innovation capabiliti more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 17 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Preparations for higher education collaboration in eastern Finland continue - steering group outlined common themes and direction for further preparations * The steering group for preparing the deepening of collaboration between higher education institutions in eastern Finland discussed the state of preparation, the proposals of the working groups and the direction of further preparations at its meeting of 17 June 2026. The preparatory work star more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Better heart 'digital twins' could help target treatment for Atrial Fibrillation (erratic heartbeat) A cross-University paper led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, published in the Journal of Physiology shows how better 'digital twins' could help doctors treating people with Atrial Fibrillation. One of the leading causes of stroke, Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an erratic, quivering heartbeat that affects more than 1.5 millio more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 18 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Paul Kouwer appointed professor of Soft Biomaterials * As of June 1, 2026, Paul Kouwer has been appointed professor of Soft Biomaterials, at the Faculty of Science. Human biomedical research is often carried out using models. The use of animals as models faces growing scientific and public opposition. Other models are based on (human) cells grown in a laboratory; the best and most complex models include organoids. However, animal-derived components a more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, June 19 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * The rankings are in, and UWindsor's research influence is being felt around the world The University of Windsor has reached its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings, ranking third in Ontario among non-medical universities and placing among the world's top 20 per cent for research impact. This year, more than 8,800 institutions were evaluated and 1,504 were ranked. UWindsor placed 537th overall -- up nine positions from last year -- mark more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 18 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Researchers behind new spinout: Only a fraction of the chemicals in drinking water are tested for * It is not only traces of nitrate, pesticides and PFAS that may be coming out of your tap. Most likely, residues from hundreds - indeed, in some places thousands - of other anthropogenic substances are present. Most are probably harmless, and for many we do not yet know the effects, but some are known to be harmful to human health. Although drinking w more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, June 18 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * RSPB and Teesside University researcher partner on project to boost bird populations A Teesside University researcher is working with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) on a project looking at how rewilding can support abundant and diverse birdlife. The four-year project, a collaboration between the conservation team at RSPB Salthome nature reserve and PhD researcher Ed Hearn, will examine how rewilding can reverse bird declin more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 18 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Scottish Child Payment is reducing child poverty - but more investment is needed to help children thrive * Research led by the Universities of Glasgow and Manchester has found that the Scottish Child Payment is significantly reducing child poverty and food insecurity, while demonstrating that further investment is needed if children are to move beyond surviving to thriving. The findings come from the Family Finances project, the first independent comp more PR

LONDON, England, June 17 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * SOAS joint first in UK for international faculty, according to QS * SOAS's diversity was once again recognised with its international faculty ranked joint first in the UK and international students ranked 21 in the UK, according to the QS World University Rankings 2027. SOAS was also named among the UK's top universities for graduate employment. The results also showed that SOAS graduates are highly sought with SOAS named among the top UK institutions  more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 18 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey awarded national humanities festival hub status for second year running * The University of Surrey has been selected as an official hub for the UK's national humanities festival for the second consecutive year, securing funding to deliver a programme of free public events exploring Surrey's stories, archives and cultural heritage. The University has been awarded funding through the Being Human Festival, the UK's national festival of the h more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 18 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey's QS ranking progress built on record graduate employability scores * The University of Surrey has moved up 16 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027, reaching 246 th globally and demonstrating continued, measurable progress in its ambition to be recognised among the world's leading universities. Surrey's overall score has reached its highest level on record, with standout improvements across a range of indicators. The Universit more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, June 18 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Fuse supports national coalition calling for energy drinks ban for children Research from Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, has been instrumental in evidencing the harmful impacts of energy drinks on children and now underpins calls from a national coalition for the Government to deliver its long-promised ban on sales to under-16s. To mark 700 days since the Government pledged in the 2024 King's Speech to introduce res more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 18 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * This perfectly preserved pterosaur wing just rewrote the fossil rulebook * An international study led by Curtin University has revealed new insights into how an ancient flying reptile was preserved in extraordinary detail for 113 million years - offering a rare glimpse into a vanished world. That the fossilised wing phalanx of a prehistoric pterosaur, found in northeastern Brazil, was so remarkably preserved in three dimensions - even retaining chemica more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, June 16 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * Trent Indigenous Scholar Honoured with Top Provincial Teaching Award Dr. Barbara Moktthewenkwe Wall recognized with 2025-26 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations Teaching Award for contributions to land-based learning, Indigenous knowledge and environmental care - Trent University professor Dr. Barbara Moktthewenkwe Wall '11 (Gzowski College) is a 2026 recipient of the Teaching and Academic Librarianship Award from the Ontario Con more PR

MUNICH, Germany, June 18 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM once again named the best university in the EU Among the top 25 in the QS World University Rankings  - The Technical University of Munich (TUM) ranks 25th in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings. This once again places it at the top in the European Union.  For the second consecutive year, TUM has been listed among the top 25 universities in the QS World University Rankings. Previously, it had moved up nearly 40 spots ove more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL researchers awarded Royal Society of Chemistry prizes Professor Helen Hailes and Dr Rachel Crespo-Otero (both UCL Chemistry) have been honoured by the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of their exceptional research advancing chemical sciences. Professor Helen Hailes was awarded the Interdisciplinary Prize for finding new ways of using enzymes to build useful molecules, turn waste materials into valuable products, and break down plastics.  more PR

NORWICH, England, June 18 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA scientist leads Westminster call for sustained investment in astrophysics A space scientist from the University of East Anglia (UEA) joined forces with TV's Brian Cox and MP Clive Lewis to campaign for continued investment in astrophysics at Westminster yesterday. The event brought together leading physicists, astronomers and policymakers to call for continued UK investment in astrophysics and particle physics. Dr Robert Ferdman, from UEA's Scho more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, June 18 -- The University of Southern Queensland issued the following news: * * * UniSQ researchers help deliver next-generation maritime navigation structure Griffith Thomas University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers have played a leading role in developing a next-generation composite maritime navigation structure at Cleveland Point, helping pave the way for more resilient and sustainable coastal infrastructure. The new Aids-to-Navigation (A-to-N) structure replaces an ageing steel installation with the fi more PR

BATH, England, June 18 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * The University of Bath ranked in the top 125 in QS World University Rankings 2027 * The University of Bath has been ranked 125th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, rising seven places from last year and achieving its highest position since the introduction of independent rankings in 2010. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Bath has featured in the top 150, placing it in the top 10% of universities worldwide and reflecting a global reputation  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University staff and projects win cluster of Royal Society of Chemistry awards Four staff and Birmingham Plastics Network win prestigious awards for range of work inspiring future chemists - Chemistry staff and projects at the University of Birmingham have been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) with five awards, including prizes for research excellence, voluntary work, and partnerships to find new ways to engage the public with ch more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 18 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * University of Bristol ranked 8th in UK in latest QS World University Rankings * QS World University Rankings 2027 by global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds features 1,504 universities across 106 countries, including 93 in the United Kingdom. Alongside retaining its ranking of 8 th in the UK, a record number of University of Bristol subjects ranked among the top 20 in the world and top five in the UK in the QS World University R more PR

NORWICH, England, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Smell loss as devastating as Parkinson's and stroke University of East Anglia research reveals that smell loss can affect quality of life as severely as conditions including diabetes, stroke, Parkinson's, and kidney failure. For millions of people, the ability to smell a morning coffee or taste a home cooked meal is something they barely think about. But a new study shows that when those senses disappear, life can quickly become bleak - wit more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 18 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * University of Glasgow places 80th in QS World University Rankings 2027 * The University of Glasgow has secured 80th place globally among 1,504 institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2027. These results mean the University of Glasgow places 13th in the United Kingdom and 26 th in Europe. The result reflects the University's sustained global competitiveness in a fast-evolving higher education landscape. Glasgow ranked in the top 5% of univ more PR

LONDON, England, June 18 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * University of Greenwich signs Memorandum of Understanding with the West Africa Tourism Organisation * At an event hosted at the University of Greenwich in London, distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the new partnership and heard remarks from Professor Vanessa Lemm, Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost at the University of Greenwich, Dr Peter Vlachos, Principal Lecturer and International Link Tutor in the School of Management and Marketing at Greenwic more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 18 (TNSrep) -- The University of Leicester issued the following news: * * * University of Leicester study reveals rise in retail losses linked to self-checkouts New research by a University of Leicester criminologist has revealed that self-checkouts are now the preferred way for customers to pay, but it is leading to significant losses for businesses. The study found that 54% of store transactions now go through self-checkouts. However, the research also found that store losses rose 22% on average in the first year  more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 18 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news: * * * Finding the right target: Personalising treatment for an aggressive asbestos-linked cancer A new clinical trial, led by researchers in Leicester, is investigating a new personalised treatment for patients with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, potentially giving them more time with their loved ones. Mesothelioma is a cancer that forms in the lining of the lungs or abdomen and is linked to exposure to dangerous asbestos fibres. Around 2,700 peopl more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 18 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester community recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2026 Twenty-two members of the University of Manchester community have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2026, in addition to the three University academics announced earlier this week. The King's Birthday Honours recognise extraordinary contributions and service across the UK. This year's list highlights outstanding contributions across public service, more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 18 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester plays leading role in pound sterling50m Local Innovation Partnerships Funding for Greater Manchester * The University of Manchester has helped secure pound sterling50m to drive innovation-led growth across Greater Manchester. * The University is leading two major projects and supporting across the whole programme. * Funding will back growth in advanced materials, manufacturing, AI, health innovation and low carbon  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 18 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * GM Policy Hub supports GMCA and Manchester City Council to create ARI pilot for the city region The Greater Manchester Policy Hub and academics at The University of Manchester have supported the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Manchester City Council (MCC) with the development of an Areas of Research Interest (ARI) pilot for the city region. Joint workshops with academic and policy experts, and subsequent consultation withi more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 18 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * University of Melbourne in top 25 for QS World University Rankings The University of Melbourne has placed 22nd globally in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, released today. The QS World University Rankings is one of the most comprehensive global rankings, evaluating more than 1,500 universities on a range of indicators related to research, employability, learning experience and global engagement. Highlights include: *  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Concussions may look different in male and female brains Biological sex may be an important factor to consider in managing concussions in athletes - and deciding when they can return to play. By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux Concussions are among the most difficult injuries to assess in sports. The symptoms--fatigue, trouble concentrating, headaches, anxiety--vary widely from one athlete to the next, which can make a safe return to play hard to navi more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Intelligent, but not conscious: a warning about AI chatbots As artificial-intelligence systems become more powerful and increasingly used for advice, comfort and psychological support, three neuroscientists sound the alarm. By Julie Gazaille Have you ever said "thanks" to ChatGPT, or "please" to Claude? Maybe you're just being polite, showing some civility to a helpful and eloquent conversational partner. You may even consider politeness a  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Less is more: correcting the map of microbial evolution In a new study, UdeM computer scientist Miklos Csuros offers a new, statistically sound foundation for understanding how the earliest life forms on Earth evolved. By Jeff Heinrich In this era of Big Data, the prevailing wisdom is that more information leads to better answers. However, a new Canadian shows that in the hunt for life's ancient ancestors, more data can actually lead to less  more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, June 19 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Otago retains top 200 ranking The University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka remains in the top 200 universities worldwide, according to the latest QS World University Rankings. Released today, the 2027 edition of the rankings places Otago 198 in the world and second in Aotearoa New Zealand, consistent with last year's results (197th and 2nd). Vice-Chancellor Grant Robertson is pleased Otago continues to provide a first-rate education. "Inter more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Could your barber help prevent skin cancer? New study by the University of Portsmouth suggests men would listen - A new study by the University of Portsmouth suggests that barbers could play a significant role in early detection and prevention of skin cancer among men, opening up a new community-based approach to tackling the UK's most common cancer. Researchers found that while relatively few barbers currently discuss sun protection w more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Plastics journal achieves Q1 status as global demand for plastics research and solutions grows Three years after its launch, Plastics Journal led by University of Portsmouth Professor has achieved a major milestone - Three years after its launch, Cambridge Prisms: Plastics has achieved a major milestone, earning a prestigious Q1 ranking in the environmental studies category according to the latest journal metrics released this week. The more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, June 19 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Major funding for retrofit project A brand-new project looking at the best ways of retrofitting older housing stock to meet Net Zero targets has been awarded major funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Led by the University of Salford in partnership with The University of Manchester, Sustainable Ventures, and the Energy Innovation Agency, The Retrofit Advanced Materials and Man more PR

BRIGHTON, England, June 15 -- The University of Sussex Business School issued the following news: * * * Science Policy Research Unit joint metascience project explores how AI can spot novel scientific research By: Chimezie Anajama Researchers at the University of Sussex Business School have designed, led and completed the judging of a major global innovation challenge that could change how innovative research is identified, evaluated, and supported. The Metascience Novelty Indicators Challenge, co-hosted by the Business School's Science Po more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 18 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * New project puts lived experience at the heart of dementia education At the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, a new education project is transforming how future health professionals learn about dementia--by putting the voices of people living with the condition at the centre of the curriculum. Led by Wicking's Associate Director of Learning and Teaching, Associate Professor Alison Canty, the project captures the lived experiences of peopl more PR

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 18 -- The University of the Fraser Valley issued the following news: * * * University of the Fraser Valley's new experiential learning lab enhances nurse education The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is opening an Experiential Learning Lab (ELL) on its Chilliwack campus, a flexible learning space with a layout and technology that mimic a health-care clinical environment. Historically, nursing students have benefited from experiential learning in hospitals, clinics, and laboratory settings. But with  more PR

COVENTRY, England, June 18 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick rises to 68th in QS World University Rankings * The University of Warwick strengthens its global position, climbing 6 places in the latest QS World University Rankings. Published today (18 June) by global higher education analysts QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Warwick ranks 68 th globally among more than 1,500 institutions across 106 countries and 10 th in the UK. The latest results highlight major progress in several key area more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * World-first global assessment maps PFAS pollution in whales and dolphins Toothed whales serve as early warning sign of how forever chemicals have infiltrated our oceans - Forever chemical contamination is widespread in the marine environment, with world-first study discovering that PFAS levels are on the rise in marine mammals and at their highest in the Pacific Ocean. Published Marine Pollution Bulletin, the study examined the more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 18 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW claims Australia's top spot for the first time in preeminent world university rankings Louise Templeton UNSW Sydney ranked first in the nation overall, as well as in employment outcomes and sustainability categories. UNSW Sydney has claimed the number one spot in Australia for the first time in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings - one of the most comprehensive and respected international league tables in tertiary  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 18 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG partners with Martingale Foundation for new scholarship programme in mathematics * Lower-income postgraduate students will receive scholarships to study at the University of Glasgow's School of Mathematics and Statistics thanks to a new partnership agreement. The University has partnered with Martingale Foundation to provide fully-funded masters and PhD scholarships specifically to talented students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The Unive more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 18 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG spinout Quantcore wins Institute of Physics prize * A pioneering University of Glasgow spinout which is developing advanced quantum hardware for use across a wide range of industries has been awarded a major prize by the Institute of Physics (IOP). Quantcore received the IOP's qBIG prize at the Economist's Commercialising Quantum 2026 event held on Tuesday 16 June. The prize, awarded by the IOP's quantum Business Innovation and Growth group, reco more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, June 18 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * UOW maintains its place among the top 200 universities in the world University of Wollongong has placed 195th globally and 13th in Australia in the QS World University Rankings 2027 - The University of Wollongong (UOW) has been ranked among the world's top 200 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027, placing 195th globally and 13th in Australia in a field of more than 1,500 ranked institutions. UOW's strongest result was f more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 18 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * UQ ranked in global top 40 * The University of Queensland has ranked among the world's top 40 universities in the 2027 QS World University Rankings - remaining in the top 3% globally. UQ placed equal 40 th, rising two places from equal 42 nd last year. UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AC said the result reflected the University's continued strength in teaching and research, and the dedication of staff and researchers. "We're pleased more PR

NANAIMO, British Columbia, June 18 -- Vancouver Island University issued the following news: * * * VIU technology diploma program returns with strong AI and cybersecurity focus The updated diploma puts a direct focus on current industry needs and job-ready skills. A revamped technology diploma at Vancouver Island University is equipping the next generation of web and software developers with the skills they need to launch their careers. The updated Business Information Technology Systems diploma replaces the Web and Mobile Development dip more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 18 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB research: soils also have a memory Study reveals why biodiversity is essential for healthy and resilient ecosystems - In his PhD research, VUB researcher Elias Goossens investigated how plants influence the soil in which they grow, and how that altered soil subsequently determines the growth of other plants. Plants not only extract nutrients from the soil, they also alter it. Through their roots, they influence the chemical compositio more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 18 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB Researchers Renew Belgian 'Toolbox' for Business and Human Rights The Brussels School of Governance (BSoG), at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), has made a crucial contribution to the renewal of the Belgian Business and Human Rights Toolbox. This practical instrument is specifically designed to support enterprises, government institutions, and other societal actors in anchoring human rights and responsible business standards within  more PR

COVENTRY, England, June 18 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Warwick partners with SuperTech WM to accelerate innovation and growth * Warwick Business School's Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology is at the heart of a new University of Warwick partnership with SuperTech WM to help shape the future of innovation and growth across the financial, property, and professional services sectors in the West Midlands. The collaboration will bring together the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology's more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, June 19 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * What happens when bacteria outsmart antibiotics? A UWindsor researcher is building the answer By Sara Elliott Drug-resistant infections are silently spreading through water, soil, food systems and healthcare settings -- often undetected until they become a public health emergency. At the University of Windsor, environmental microbiologist Dr. Opeyemi Lawal is developing new ways to spot these threats early, understand why they persist, and stop them befor more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 18 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * When atoms begin to dance - At Aalto University, metallurgy became choreography On the Dance Metallurgy pilot course, copper ions were given movement and a face. When a metal essential to the green transition stepped onto the dance floor, chemical phenomena that often seem intimidating opened up in an entirely new way. In early June, electrolysis reactions were rehearsed in a dance studio in Otaniemi. Participants in the first-ever Dance Metallurgy course e more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * World-first database first step to combatting MND * It has been 12 years since the ice-bucket challenge went viral on social media across the world, but its impact is still front of mind for University of Queensland researchers who have developed a new database to combat Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Key points * UQ researchers collaborated with clinicians and researchers across Australia to establish the world's most comprehensive Amyotrophic  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 19 -- York University issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * York University climbs 11 spots in today's QS World University Rankings By Sandra McLean Despite growing competition, York University has climbed 11 spots in the QS World University Rankings 2027 released today. It is the highest ranking the University has scored in more than a decade, showing its increasing leadership in academic and employment measures. Jumps in research measures included academic reputation, international research ne more PR