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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 -- 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