BRISBANE, Australia, June 23 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * 'Super fungi' offer greener path to recover critical minerals * A 'superpowered' fungus engineered at The University of Queensland could be used to extract critical minerals from toxic mining waste while also helping to remediate sites. Environmental engineers at UQ's new Biosustainability Hub are growing unique fungal strains that can be used to detoxify mining tailings and capture traces of important rare earths without the need for harsh chemi more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 22 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Electricity supply in Finland could face a major test in the 2030s as EV charging drives demand The increasing number of electric vehicles and the growth of weather-dependent electricity generation could cause more situations where electricity demand outstrips supply in Finland. Scheduling of vehicle charging could help secure electricity adequacy, especially in winter. The rapid increase in electric vehicles and the consumption peaks caused by th more PR

HAIFA, Israel, June 22 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI Enables Breakthrough in MRI Efficiency * A group of researchers from the Technion and the United States reports a breakthrough in MRI scanning in a paper published in Nature Communications. The researchers developed an innovative method that accelerates and enhances MRI scans for breast cancer imaging, a disease diagnosed in approximately 2.3 million people each year, most of whom are women. The new method, called ELITE, combines ar more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 22 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University experts share insights with Parliamentary group on how emerging technologies could help address AI's growing drain on energy resources * Professor Sergei Turitsyn provided evidence to Parliament's inquiry into low-energy computing * Neuromorphic computing could offer a more energy-efficient approach for future AI systems * Researchers highlighted opportunities and challenges for translating UK scientific leadership into real-world impact. -  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 22 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University marks 60 years with anniversary book launch celebrating its Birmingham roots and global impact * Aston marks a major milestone with the launch of a commemorative book celebrating 60 years since receiving its Royal Charter * Formed in Birmingham: Sixty Years of Aston University, was officially launched at a special evening event at the University * It features more than 120 photographs, many taken by Birmingham-based photographer Jonathan Berg more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 22 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Better leadership in the transportation sector can help reduce truck driver dropouts * The long-term employability of Dutch truck drivers is under pressure. High workloads, long-term absenteeism, and a persistent staff shortage are making the profession of truck driver increasingly challenging. By providing managers with the right tools, these problems may be better addressed in the future. This is according to research by Wouter van Zwol, who will def more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, June 18 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * "A once in a lifetime opportunity to shape better futures" * Cardiff University's ambition to co-create and share knowledge to deliver a better world for future generations has been boosted by the appointment of its first Academic Director for Cardiff Futures. Professor Keri Facer, a leading UK and international figure in futures thinking and research, has been appointed to the newly created post. Cardiff's Futures initiative sets out to embed interdisciplina more PR

BATH, England, June 22 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Cats age like humans - could studying their brains reveal healthy ageing secrets? * Domestic cats age in remarkably similar ways to humans and show comparable age-related patterns of brain deterioration, according to an international collaboration between the University of Bath, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and Ecole Nationale Veterinaire de Toulouse in France. This research, published in Biology Open, offers new opportunities for studying more PR

BATH, England, June 22 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Childless Not By Choice: reflections across the lifecourse * This event will consider lived experiences of involuntary childlessness across the lifecourse, including its impact in the workplace. Drawing on research and real-life perspectives, we will reflect on key questions, such as: * What does research tell us about the impacts of childlessness across a lifetime? * How can we build a workplace where staff feel included and supported? * How can ma more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 22 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Climate-neutral shipping by 2050: "We're in a hurry" * Achieving the goal of climate-neutral shipping by 2050 is a huge challenge, according to Professor Anders Erlandsson. Because we still lack a good alternative to fossil fuels. Lotte krull "We're in a hurry trying to identify which fuels shipping must use to become climate neutral by 2050." So says Anders Erlandsson, a maritime professor at DTU Construct and affiliated with DTU  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 22 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Controlled Release Society College of Fellows elects Wits Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences * Prof. Yahya Choonara recognised for outstanding contributions to science, tech of controlled release and drug delivery. Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Wits University and the Director of the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform ( WADDP ), Yahya Choonara, is now amongst the fewer than 1% of Controlled Release Society (CRS) member more PR

CRANFIELD, England, June 22 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield's class of 2026 celebrate graduation * Graduation season returns to Cranfield University with students celebrating their success at a series of special ceremonies. The University's Chancellor Julia King, The Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS FMedSci will preside over the ceremonies with Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Karen Holford DBE FREng. Over 1400 graduates from around the world will attend events at the more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, June 22 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * CUHK reveals a potential treatment target for glaucoma that can restore 70% of lost vision in animal models A pioneering breakthrough in neuroprotection therapy - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)'s Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) has identified the growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor (GHRHR) as a new potential therapeutic target for glaucoma, which could eventually lead to a breakthrough in neuroprotection treatment  more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 22 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Enabling programs a strong path to university success: report * A new Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) research report reveals compelling evidence for the effectiveness of in-school enabling programs (ISEPs), providing new and supported pathways into higher education. Universities and schools deliver ISEPs in partnership to provide direct pathways to higher education for students -often from disadvantaged or equity backgrounds - more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, June 22 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Experts lead call for tougher restrictions on SUVs as public fail to understand risks of larger cars * Nearly two-thirds - 66 per cent - of British driving licence holders don't understand that sports utility vehicles pose a greater danger to pedestrians and cyclists than smaller cars, according to new research. And the Swansea University team behind the study say this rises to 86 per cent among people who currently own SUVs. Even after being told that SUVs p more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 22 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Henna Konu appointed as Professor of Tourism Business * Regenerative tourism is the sector's emerging trend Regenerative tourism does not solve the problems of mass tourism but advancing it could be one way to reduce the negative impacts of tourism, in the era of climate change and biodiversity loss, says Professor of Tourism Business Henna Konu. Regenerative tourism is still a niche phenomenon in the tourism sector, but the Nordic countries are more PR

NEW DELHI, India, June 22 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * IIT Delhi and ICICI Foundation Inaugurate Advanced Smart Manufacturing and Bio-Innovation Facilities The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), in collaboration with ICICI Foundation, has inaugurated, two advanced facilities - the upgraded Foundation for Smart Manufacturing (FSM) Lab and the enhanced Bio Innovation Lab under BioNEST. The inauguration ceremony was held at IIT Delhi in the presence of senior officials from IIT Del more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 22 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Jo Gallagher awarded prestigious Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award * Jo Gallagher, Lecturer in Teacher Education in the School of Education, has been awarded the Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award in the theme of Peace and Democracy. The collaboration, delivered jointly by the US-UK Fulbright Commission and COIL Connect, will support both lecturers to adapt their existing courses so that students in Scotland and the United States can  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, June 22 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele and Nottingham develop new "emotionally aware" AI-based model for classifying mental health conditions * Researchers have developed a new "emotionally aware" AI-based model for classifying mental health conditions, which could help clinicians to better diagnose mental health conditions for patients. The Emo-MHC model uses machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques to analyse text from sources like doctors' notes, social media posts, and more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, June 22 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Laetitia Farinacci takes up new Edna Carter Professorship in Wurzburg * At the heart of Laetitia Farinacci's work is the question of how individual atoms can be arranged with precision and how their magnetic properties can be controlled. To do this, she rearranges atomic building blocks. This "Lego with atoms" can fundamentally alter the properties of materials, producing, for example, unusual magnetic states, optical effects, or interactions b more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 22 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Language barriers between healthcare workers and patients affect care quality * Researchers from the UAB have carried out a report that highlights the main communication problems between healthcare personnel and patients who are not fluent in any of the official languages: Catalan, Aranese, or Spanish. The study points out that here is a lack of resources and protocols to manage these situations and therefore professional and stable coordina more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 22 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news: * * * Leicester psychologist's personal experience with Huntington's disease inspires new book Just as clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Gunn began her career supporting people with Huntington's disease (HD), she uncovered an unlikely family secret: the rare, life-limiting condition was part of her own story. The discovery of her father's diagnosis, following his development of unexplained symptoms, shocked her to the core - not least because she now knows sh more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 22 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University Set to Develop Curriculum to Transform Graduate Supervision and Mentorship By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University is set to develop a curriculum for a specialized Certificate Course in Supervision and Mentoring for Graduate Training and Higher Education Management, in a move aimed at professionalizing graduate supervision and strengthening the capacity of academic staff to deliver quality postgraduate education. The proposed programme will eq more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 22 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Murdoch University proud partner of Global Citizen NOW: Perth * Murdoch University is pleased to announce we are partnering with international advocacy organisation Global Citizen for the Global Citizen NOW: Perth action summit. From 18-20 October, Perth will welcome delegates from across Australia and the world for this landmark event, with Murdoch University proud to participate as a supporting partner. Murdoch University Deputy Vice Chancellor Global Eng more PR

DARWIN, Australia, June 22 -- Charles Darwin University posted the following news: * * * New documentary captures mission to bring birthing back on Country * A new documentary shares the journey of Yolngu mothers, grandmothers, leaders and health workers to bring birthing back on Country, shining a bright, powerful light on First Nations maternity care and self-determination. MAYPILAMA: Keel Line of Creation is an upcoming documentary following Yolngu Elder and Professor Lawurrpa Maypilama's mission to return Birthing on Country through t more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, June 22 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * New theory aims to provide hope for people with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS * Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS are debilitating conditions and patients can feel misunderstood and abandoned, in addition to a wide range of physical and mental symptoms. Several psychological and biological theories have been proposed as ways to explain why the conditions occur, but there is no agreement over whether any one theory is true. Now Emeritus Professor Professor Michael  more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, June 22 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU, EDB and SCOLAR co-organise International Summit on Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026; Showcase latest AI-related innovations in language education The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is hosting the International Summit on the Use of AI in Language Learning and Teaching 2026 (AIinLT 2026) from 21 to 24 June. Organised by the PolyU Department of English and Communication (ENGL), in collaboration with the E more PR

MACAU, China, June 22 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * President of Seoul National University of Education leads delegation to visit UM * A delegation led by Shin-ho Jang, president of Seoul National University of Education (SNUE), visited the University of Macau (UM) and was warmly received by Yonghua Song, rector of UM. The visit aimed to strengthen the partnership between the two universities and explore further cooperation in education. Song said that fostering closer ties between UM and SNUE will create mor more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 22 -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Pro Vice-Chancellor appointed for VU Delhi NCR Campus Victoria University (VU) today announced the appointment of the inaugural VU Delhi NCR Pro Vice-Chancellor ahead of the campus' first student intake in August 2026. Professor Karen Dodd will provide academic leadership and governance oversight for the campus, a key strategic initiative for the University. She comes to the VU Delhi NCR Pro Vice-Chancellor role from VU's College of Sport, Health more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, June 22 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * RUG signs ENLIGHT agreement for joint promotions During the semi-annual meeting in Galway, the University of Groningen (RUG) signed the ENLIGHT Joint PhD Framework Agreement. With this agreement, the universities within the ENLIGHT network are taking an important step in further strengthening their international research cooperation. The agreement provides a joint framework for setting up Joint PhD programmes, in which PhD students are superv more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 22 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Scientists have designed a clay that can prevent fruits and vegetables from rotting too quickly * Avocados from Chile, bananas from Costa Rica, tomatoes from southern Spain, mangoes from Brazil. A large part of the fruits and vegetables we eat have travelled across the globe before they reach store shelves here at home. But many millions of tons are lost every year before they reach that far. One of the main reasons is ethylene - a natural gas th more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, June 22 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Supporting staff wellbeing on the agenda at final Keele Debate of the season * An expert panel from across business, academia, and politics shared their expertise in helping staff to flourish and find purpose during the final session of this year's Keele Debates. The final debate in the 2026 series focused on the challenges and changes facing staff in higher education, and how managers, partners, and staff themselves can all contribute to a fulfilled and  more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 22 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey's Centre for Translation Studies wins outstanding contribution to Languages * The annual Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) Awards 2026 took place on 10 June 2026 at King's College London, to celebrate outstanding achievement, leadership and impact for linguists and languages. Credit: Chris Christodoulou, 2026 From left to right: Dr Diana Singureanu, Dr Felix do Carmo, Dr Fang Wang, Professor Sabine Braun, Baroness Jean Coussins,  more PR

LONDON, England, June 21 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * TEDxLBS sparks conversation and connection * Earlier this year, some 250 attendees gathered at London Business School's Regents Park campus for a day of talks and performances. With speakers covering a huge array of topics from cultivated meat to the climate crisis, how we age, and the way we treat pain, as well as performances from The Dandelion Chain and YAZ Band, TEDxLondonBusinessSchool provided a space for attendees to pause and reflect on what lies bet more PR

GUELPH, Ontario, June 22 -- The University of Guelph posted the following news release: * * * U of G Welcomes Federal Scientists Advancing Vital Agri-Food Research Capacity * The University of Guelph is pleased to welcome two research scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), supporting the continued advancement of Canadian meat and food research. This new collaboration will support research on Canadian food safety, food quality and food sovereignty while advancing U of G's vision to serve as a national hub for agri-food in more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 22 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * UAB and UB to Host POLLEN 2026: Confronting the Polycrisis Through the Stories of Political Ecology * From June 29th to July 3rd, the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the University of Barcelona (UB) will co-organize an international conference to explore how narratives of resistance can shape more abundant and just futures. The event will bring together more than 1,500 researchers, activists, and representatives of civil society  more PR

LONDON, England, June 22 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL trial profiled in Jon Snow documentary on life with Alzheimer's A new documentary, 'Jon Snow: A Last Big Story', follows the former Channel 4 presenter as he navigates life with dementia and his participation in a key clinical trial run by UCL and UCLH. Jon is best known for presenting Channel 4 News between 1989 and 2021. He decided to open up about his Alzheimer's diagnosis to raise awareness of dementia, which is the UK's biggest killer and aff more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, June 22 -- The University of Southern Queensland issued the following news: * * * UniSQ appoints Professor Pauline Calleja to lead School of Nursing and Midwifery Chris Walker The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has appointed internationally recognised nursing academic and leader Professor Pauline Calleja as Head of School and Dean (Nursing and Midwifery). Professor Calleja commenced in the role today (Monday 22 June), bringing more than two decades of senior academic, clinical and executive leadership exper more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Wider focus holds key to unlocking improvement in global injury care Researchers map factors that impact how patients move through care - revealing how well-intentioned changes can backfire, making patient outcomes worse. - Global health policymakers should focus on the way entire healthcare systems work together - improving one element does not always create better outcomes if the wider system is not ready. Publishing their findings in  more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen Niels Bohr Institute issued the following news: * * * Scientists have designed a clay that can prevent fruits and vegetables from rotting too quickly The gas ethylene causes fruit and vegetables to ripen faster and is responsible for millions of tons of food being lost annually during transport and storage. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen, among others, have succeeded in getting clay to collect the gas and hope that the material can help reduce food waste more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 22 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Tombs reveal Ancient Egyptian religion was constantly evolving, book reveals Ancient Egyptian religion was not as fixed and unchanging as many people imagine, according to new research by Manchester Egyptologist Dr Huw Twiston Davies. His new book reveals that beliefs and funerary practices evolved even within a single generation, showing that ancient Egyptian religion was dynamic, adaptable and shaped by changing social priorities. The s more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 22 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * E-scooter injuries a growing toll on hospitals: new study Melissa Lyne A quadrupling in injuries among children across four years is one of the most troubling consequences of Australia's e-scooter boom, say UNSW researchers. New research, opens in a new window examining almost 4700 e-scooter-related emergency department presentations in the state of Victoria found injuries among children aged two to 14 rose from 64 cases in 2022 to 263 in 2025, more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 19 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham Spin-out Summer Celebration marks launch of new Enterprise Investment Scheme Fund * The University of Nottingham brought together founders, researchers, alumni, investors and partners on 18 June for its Spin-out Summer Celebration, marking a significant milestone in the university's continued commitment to transforming world-class research into high-impact ventures. Hosted by Pioneer Group in London, the event cel more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 22 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * University of Southampton delighted to appoint new Vice-Chancellor * The University of Southampton has today (Monday, 22 June) announced the appointment of Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE as its next Vice-Chancellor and President. Professor Jeffery is currently Vice-Chancellor at the University of York, a role he has served with purpose and distinction since 2019. A highly respected leader in the sector, he brings with him a deep-rooted interes more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Twisting quantum potential into reality UTS researchers have discovered a new way to control tiny quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of hexagonal boron nitride. In a paper published in Science Advances, researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and Kyung Hee University have found a new way to control quantum light sources, which is one of the key el more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 22 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW to invest $65m for new campus in Parramatta Gavin Hanbridge The University will deepen its engagement in Western Sydney, improving access to its world-class education and research. In a major milestone to strengthen tertiary education in Western Sydney, UNSW Sydney has announced its plan to extend its presence in Parramatta, having just signed a new lease as part of the expansion. Over 10 years, more than $65 million will be invested in a more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, June 22 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI to host 2026 summer program for high school students about AI in health care * The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is again collaborating with the University of Toronto's Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine (T-CAIREM) to offer a one-week summer program that will introduce 30 high school students to artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. The program, which will take place  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, June 22 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Using mini-organs to better understand aging * NewIn: Anna Dowbaj Professor Anna Dowbaj wants to understand how the liver ages and regenerates. To do so, the biologist uses organoids: tiny, lab-grown models of organs. In the new episode of NewIn, she explains what this research could mean for healthy aging. Display external content At this point content of an external provider (source: www.youtube-nocookie.com ) is integrated. When displayi more PR