TRIESTE, Italy, June 23 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * Applications now open for the 2026-2027 edition of the "Franco Prattico" Master's in Science Communication * Are you passionate about science and eager to share it with others? Would you like to turn your curiosity into a career? This is your moment: applications are officially open for the 2026-2027 edition of the "Franco Prattico" Master's in Science Communication at SISSA in Trieste more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 23 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University and SCI establish partnership to strengthen research collaboration and connect students with industry * Aston University and the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) have formed a new strategic partnership to enhance joint research activity * The collaboration will support research projects led by Aston academics in partnership with SCI's international network of scientists, industry leaders and innovators * It will also provide students with a more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, June 23 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Breakthrough magnetism research earns UWindsor physicist national honour By Sara Elliott His mother may not fully grasp what he does for a living, but theoretical condensed matter physicist Dr. Jeffrey G. Rau (BSc '08) is in global demand for his expertise in quantum magnetism. The University of Windsor researcher does not run experiments in a lab. Instead, he builds mathematical and computational models to understand and predict how magnetic materials beha more PR

MACAU, China, June 23 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the University of Macau: 'Friends of Health' Academic Forum * Press Invitation Name : Organizer : Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau Date : 25 June 2026 (Thursday) Time : 9:00am Venue : University Hall (N2), University of Macau Content : As part of UM's 45th anniversary celebrations, the 'Friends of Health' academic forum will bring together renowned scholars in biomedical and health sciences t more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 22 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Corals past and future: new research rewrites the survival story * The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) today [22 June], offer a 500-million-year perspective on how photosymbiosis, the relationship between corals and photosynthetic algae, has shaped coral success. The new research challenges the assumption that this biological innovation has always been beneficial, showing instead that its advantag more PR

SINGAPORE, June 23 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Creating complex light patterns using a two-century-old light phenomenon * Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have used a classic optical phenomenon known as the "Poisson spot" to create stable patterns of light called "optical skyrmions". Optical skyrmions are tiny, swirling configurations in the properties of light - akin to the spikes of a hedgehog. The team used a laser directed at a small circular disc, instea more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 23 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Frans van de Vosse appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau The distinction was presented last Friday at the close of a symposium marking the 20th anniversary of the School of Medical Physics and Engineering Eindhoven (SMPE/e). - Professor Frans van de Vosse has been appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. Deputy Mayor Mieke Verhees of the City of Eindhoven presented him with the insignia associated with this honor on Fr more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 23 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Elephants move closer to humans when droughts last * If drought in an area persists for longer, elephants move closer to areas near human settlements. This is the finding of research by biologist Irene Bouwman of Radboud University. During short-term droughts, the animals remain close to rivers and lakes and move less than normal. African elephants are avid walkers, says Bouwman. 'Elephants typically use a habitat of around 2,000 km2 per month. That  more PR

TARTU, Estonia, June 22 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * ENLIGHT signed joint PhD agreement to scale European doctoral collaboration The ENLIGHT European University Alliance has signed a joint PhD framework agreement across all ten partner universities, marking a major step towards more integrated doctoral collaboration in Europe. The agreement establishes common principles for joint supervision, examination and defence, enabling double PhD degrees across institutions and disciplines. It addresses a key barrier to more PR

MUNICH, Germany, June 23 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * ERC Advanced Grants awarded to Prof. Suyu and Prof. Saur * EU funding for research in astrophysics and cancer immunotherapy How can we observe the earliest stages of supernovae? How can we prevent aggressive pancreatic tumors from suppressing the immune system? Two projects at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with Advanced Grants, will address these questions. This brings the total number o more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, June 23 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * ERC Advanced Grants for Researchers at Universitat Heidelberg Funding from the European Research Council for projects at Ruperto Carola and the Central Institute of Mental Health - Prof. Dr Fred Hamprecht from the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing of Heidelberg University is receiving valuable funding from the European Research Council (ERC), an ERC Advanced Grant, which will support a project in the field of computational quantum more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, June 23 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * A fair shot at work: UWindsor researcher explores what helps justice-involved Canadians succeed By Victor Romao For people with criminal records, finding steady work can be one of the hardest parts of rebuilding their lives. A new research project involving University of Windsor business professor Kemi Anazodo is examining how employment programs can help justice-involved Canadians overcome those barriers and build long-term stability. Backed by a Social more PR

FAYOUM, Egypt, June 23 -- Fayoum University issued the following news: * * * Fayoum University Advances 64 Places Globally in URAP Ranking Under the patronage of Prof. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University, Prof. Assem El-Essawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development and Supervisor of Postgraduate Studies, Cultural Relations, and Research, announced that Fayoum University has achieved significant progress in the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP). Its global ranking has improved to 12 more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, June 23 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Free online deaf awareness course launched for health and care workers * A new free online training programme designed to help health and care workers better support deaf and hard of hearing patients has been launched. Developed by experts at Swansea University in collaboration with deaf community groups across Wales and Swansea healthcare students, the All-Wales Deaf Awareness eLearning Package aims to improve understanding of deafness, break down communicatio more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 23 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB launches new Facts & Figures Science as the driving force behind the university - How big is the VUB today, where does it invest, and what does this mean for students and society? The new edition of Facts & Figures, featuring figures for the calendar year 2025, provides a clear answer. The overview brings together figures on research, education, innovation and societal impact. But behind those figures lies one clear common thread: sci more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 23 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * From a Mosquito to a Million: Affix Labs Enters the Market with Safe Insect Control * An insect repellent that provides long-lasting protection and is safe for humans and animals-that's the innovative product from Affix Labs, a company based at Radboud University's Science Park. Affix Labs was founded by four former Radboud University students. This past spring, they secured a 1 million euro investment, which will enable them to bring their product - a more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Genetics, not pregnancy weight, key factor in childhood BMI * Key points * Obesity during pregnancy has short-term effects on a child's birthweight but research finds the effect is not long term. * A strong link between a mother and her child's weight is mostly influenced by inherited genes. * Body mass index (BMI) data from 86,000 children was examined in the largest study of its kind. A child's weight is mostly influenced by genetics r more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 23 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Girls as young as nine say adults are getting digital support fundamentally wrong, according to new study * Girls as young as nine are being let down by the adults around them when it comes to navigating the pressures of influencer culture, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Despite the best intentions of parents and teachers, support is routinely experienced as dismissive, scripted or simply out of touch, leaving young pe more PR

LONDON, England, June 23 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Global experts celebrate Queen Mary's research and innovation excellence External leaders from industry, government and the innovation ecosystem have recognised the strength and real-world impact of Queen Mary University of London's research at the University's Research and Innovation Awards 2026. - The event, held in the University's Octagon, recognised the outstanding work and contributions of Queen Mary research colleagues across eight categorie more PR

GEELONG, Australia, June 22 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Graduation celebration for record number of PhD students * The largest number of PhD students ever will graduate from Deakin University this month across four ceremonies from 23-24 June at the University's Geelong Waterfront campus - nearly double that in 2023. The 73 scholars represent an exceptional range of expertise, spanning health innovation, engineering, business analytics, education and social sciences. Deakin University Caretaker Vice-Chan more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Brisbane upzoned for apartments, but blocks too small to deliver Nearly half of Brisbane land zoned for townhouses and apartments is too small to support those developments, new research from Griffith University has found. The findings raise questions about whether the city can meet its ambitious housing targets. Dr Rachel Gallagher from the Department of Tourism and Marketing analysed Brisbane's zoning alongside land parcel data to determine ho more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Hat trick for Nottingham Engineers in Top 50 Women awards * The University of Nottingham has scored a hat trick in this year's WE50 with three engineering researchers named on the list of the top 50 women in engineering. The WE50 awards are run by the Women's Engineering Society and were announced today on International Women in Engineering Day. The awards honour exceptional women engineers and their achievements. This year's theme, Eng more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 22 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Head of Studies on Industrial Engineering students: "They will be the link between all our forms of energy" * The first students will soon begin the Industrial Engineering study programme. It is interdisciplinary and prepares students for careers in a growing, diverse sector. Linnea Lundberg The Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programme in Industrial Engineering has been carefully designed. It has been developed in close collaboration more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 23 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Highly sought-after EU funding for three Aalto University researchers The projects led by Adam Foster, Jani Oksanen and Jukka Suomela focus on atomically precise materials-engineering, LED-based thermal management and quantum methods in distributed networks. The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded five-year ERC Advanced Grants to three Aalto University researchers. Each grant is worth approximately Euros2.5 million. New materials, atom by atom Dep more PR

HONG KONG, June 23 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Biotech Startups Showcase at BIO International Convention 2026 with Breakthroughs in Drug Development and Precision Diagnostics * Five biotech startups from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) are participating in the BIO International Convention 2026 (BIO 2026), taking place from 22 to 25 June 2026 in San Diego, United States. The HKU teams are showcasing a range of cutting-edge research achievements across vaccine development, innovative therapies more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 23 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Interrogating the safest and most effective antibiotics for bloodstream infection * South African researchers at Wits contribute to landmark global antibiotics trial for life-threatening golden staph. The Clinical Health Research Unit (CHRU) at Wits University was the only low- and middle-income country site in the study, recruiting patients from Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg. The findings, published in June in both The Ne more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 23 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists develop 'explainable' AI tools to help doctors diagnose mental illness New James Cook University research has shown that AI can be used to help doctors differentiate between healthy people and people with schizophrenia, even when patients are stressed. The research was published in the journal Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, led by JCU PhD candidate Mr Gideon Vos as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, dat more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Keele University issued 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 post more PR

LONDON, England, June 23 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University academic shortlisted for national award for Kingston Council-backed project supporting migrant communities A senior lecturer in pharmacy and public health from Kingston University has been shortlisted for a University Alliance Award for her work supporting migrant and refugee communities to integrate into life within the borough. Dr Ghada Elkhoury was named a finalist in the Regional Impact category of the annual higher education awa more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 23 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news: * * * Leicester expert in inclusive design recognised in Top 50 Women in Engineering awards A University of Leicester expert in assistive technologies and inclusive design has been celebrated as one of 50 role models of women in engineering. This International Women in Engineering Day, the Women's Engineering Society (WES) announces the winners of the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) Awards 2026, honouring exceptional women engineers whose achievements e more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, June 23 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * First quantum biosensor can detect rapid, invisible changes in cells The laboratory of Leiden researcher Alireza Mashaghi is the first in the world to implement a quantum biosensor installation from QT-Sense. This enables the detection of extremely rapid and almost imperceptible changes in cells, providing essential insights for treating diseases. In the development of diseases such as muscular dystrophy, cancer, Ebola and Dengue, numerous chemical reacti more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, June 23 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Major EU funding to five University of Helsinki researchers * Five researchers working at the University of Helsinki have been awarded esteemed Advanced Grants by the European Research Council. This EUR2.5-million grant scheme is targeted at leading principal investigators who wish to pursue groundbreaking projects with the potential for extremely high-level impact. Language change illustrates the movement of ancient communities Professor ' more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 23 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster appoints Aaron Schat acting deputy provost Schat, who has extensive experience of leadership and engagement in academic governance, will support university-wide academic leadership and coordination across faculties and central portfolios. - Aaron Schat, a long-serving McMaster professor with extensive experience across the university's academic and governance structures will be moving into University Hall on a temporary basis to serve as acting depu more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 23 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Getting the dosage right: $1.2M awarded for diagnostic tech that could transform mental health care Researchers are developing rapid diagnostic tools that could slash wait-times and allow clinicians to personalize treatments for mental health conditions in real time. By Blake Dillon Researchers at McMaster University are developing a pair of rapid diagnostic tools that could slash wait-times for critical drug-monitoring results, allowing clinicians to perso more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 19 (TNSrep) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Stalked online, ignored offline: Report examines support for survivors of digital harm Survivors and service providers are leading the fight against digital violence -- but a new McMaster report says their expertise is often overlooked by policymakers and police. By Sara Laux, Faculty of Humanities Maureen's ex installed microphones in the vents of her house to listen in on her conversations. He placed GPS trackers on her car and sent virus-infecte more PR

LONDON, England, June 23 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * National research lab based at UCL will make AI more accessible UCL will host a major new lab to develop innovative, open-source AI systems, to help secure the UK's position as a global leader in artificial intelligence. The newly announced Science of Fundamental AI Research (SOFAIR) Lab will be led by UCL, with partners Cambridge, Oxford, and Edinburgh universities. It's part of a pound sterling60 million scheme funded by the UKRI-Engineering and Ph more PR

LONDON, England, June 23 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * New exhibition reveals how ocean plastic pollution starts long before it reaches the sea * Royal Holloway, in partnership with SC Johnson, has launched Ocean Plastics: Research and Action, a new exhibition that explores how plastic pollution travels from everyday life into rivers and oceans, and how research can help drive practical solutions. Opening to visitors from 23 June, the exhibition brings together university research, real-world  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 23 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria researchers provide economic evidence base for shift away from animal testing * New research commissioned by Lush shows the UK's non-animal methods sector grew to more than PS1.2 billion in turnover and has been cited by a leading parliamentary advocate for reform. Researchers at Northumbria University have produced new economic evidence demonstrating the significant and growing commercial value of alternatives to animal te more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 23 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria space engineer named one of the UK's Top 50 Women in Engineering * A Northumbria University researcher whose work is helping to shape the future of laser-based space communications has been named one of the Women's Engineering Society 's Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) for 2026. Dr Amna Riaz, a Research Fellow in the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics, has been recognised in the WE50 2026: Engineering Intelli more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham University Business School achieves top 'pioneering' accolade in Positive Impact Rating 2026 * Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) has been recognised for its societal impact and commitment to sustainability as part of the seventh edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR), launched on June 22 as part of the PIR Global Summit 2026. NUBS is one of the 87 rated business schools from 32 countries included in this year's  more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, June 23 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic welcome Canada's first Nuclear Energy Strategy * Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic support the Government of Canada's release of Canada's first Nuclear Energy Strategy, and its commitment to doubling the size of Canada's nuclear workforce. The strategy identifies a highly skilled workforce -developed through co-ordinated training, academic and experiential learning -as essential to ex more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 23 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Ordinary enzyme evolves into a 'control switch' revealing a new weak spot in tuberculosis * A protein that acts as a 'control switch,' preventing Mycobacterium tuberculosis from accessing the energy sources it needs to survive, has been identified by researchers at the University of Surrey. The discovery points to a specific vulnerability in the bacterium that could be targeted by new tuberculosis (TB) treatments. TB remains a major global heal more PR

GEELONG, Australia, June 22 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Power surge: Deakin study finds sharing energy cuts costs and boosts fairness * Australia's first-ever large-scale randomised control trial exploring a new technology that enables households and small businesses to buy and sell solar and battery power, has found to have increased access to solar and battery use, lower electricity prices, and encourage greater perceptions of a fairer energy system The Virtual Energy Network (VEN) study, led by Deakin more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 23 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Prestigious funding for coral research and historic maritime trade project * The University of Southampton has been awarded over EUR9m (PS8m) for three major research projects. Two will investigate corals and our warming climate - the third will delve into the history of maritime trade in Europe. European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants are among the most prestigious and competitive research awards in the world, supporting established re more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 23 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Pterosaurs would have had more diverse wing shapes than previously thought, study shows * Pterosaurs were the first group of vertebrates to evolve flight, and became extinct at the same time as the dinosaurs. Some of these animals reached enormous sizes, with wingspans estimated to be more than 10 metres wide, comparable to the size of some small aircraft. Pterosaurs are crucial for understanding the evolution of flight, however scientists tryi more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 23 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Research on mate choice and gametes may bring new hope to the childless * For several years, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have been studying human reproduction and mate choice through the lens of evolutionary biology. "This continues to be an important topic of research since it offers new information on factors such as how we choose our reproductive partners. We are attempting to discover new mechanisms that lead to failures more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Research shows robots can be used to improve the health of older people * A new trial has shown that using telepresence robots to support the well-being and health of older people in their homes can improve physical strength and balance, as well as social interaction and confidence. Experts from the University of Nottingham worked with Age UK Bristol to explore how telepresence robots might offer a means to connect people, and more import more PR

LONDON, England, June 23 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Royal Holloway's Dr Maryam Mehrnezhad, from the Department of Information Security, has been awarded a Top 50 Women in Engineering award 2026 (WE50). * This year's theme, Engineering Intelligence, focused on how human creativity and technological innovation combine to solve complex challenges and drive inclusive progress, with the award being part of The Women's Engineering Society. The criteria for the award included acting as an advocate more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 23 -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news: * * * Automating for the future Michael Toner has a restless drive to streamline and improve data analysis through AI automation - When Michael Toner completed his Screen Arts and Cultures degree at the University of Michigan, he didn't anticipate that every job he would get would end up being about data. The Los Angeles native says, "Whether it was ingesting footage for reality TV, mapping demographics for the city, or managing financial accounts at LA M more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, June 19 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford joins pound sterling12.8 million partnership to drive responsible AI adoption The University of Salford's Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) is part of a pound sterling12.8 million project to accelerate the responsible and secure adoption of AI (artificial intelligence) across Greater Manchester. In partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University's Centre for Enterprise, the University of Manchester's Turing Innovation Cataly more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, June 23 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Sara Wickstrom wins one of the world's most prestigious science prizes *, which has been awarded since 1985 for major scientific breakthroughs in Europe. Wickstrom has shown how cells sense the physical forces of the world around them. Cells can feel pressure and stretching, for example, and relay these signals to the cell nucleus, where the DNA is located. There, signals from these physical forces can switch genes on or off. Before Wickstro more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 23 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Stop asking whether Pride is a protest or a party, say Surrey researchers * The long-running argument about whether Pride has become too commercial, too political or not political enough misses a crucial point, according to Surrey researchers. Credit: Getty images Research examining Pride events across the UK has found that modern Pride celebrations have evolved into year-round community hubs that act simultaneously as protests, safe spaces a more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, June 23 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * THE Global Sustainable Development Congress unveils in Indonesia HKBU establishes large-scale dedicated zone for two consecutive years, fostering sustainable health and well-being innovation - The Times Higher Education (THE) Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) 2026 is taking place from 22 to 25 June in Jakarta, Indonesia, with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) serving as the Global Health Innovation Partner of the Congres more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 23 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * The world's oldest football is being brought into the metaverse * The world's oldest football being scanned at UofG's Advanced Research Centre. Credit Martin Shields On first inspection, this round and unassuming artefact belies its fascinating history. At nearly 500 years old, the world's oldest football was discovered in the bedchamber of Mary, Queen of Scots, at Stirling Castle. Normally, it has a permanent home at The Stirling Smith Art Galler more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 23 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Third ERC Advanced Grant for Wilhelm Huck * Chemist Wilhelm Huck has been awarded an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council for the third time in his career for his research into reservoir computers. It is rare for a researcher to be awarded this grant three times. The amount of the Advanced Grant may vary, but it is about EUR2.5 million that can be used by the recipients to continue their research for the next five years. A total of EUR83 more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 23 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Three novel projects awarded ERC Advanced Grant funding totalling almost EUR8.5M * Three University of Liverpool research projects have been awarded funding totalling almost EUR8.5M from the European Research Council (ERC)'s latest Advanced Grant competition, announced today (23 June 2026). The innovative five-year projects cover: * Understanding the physics and chemistry of earthquakes * The design and discovery of materials * The more PR

HAIFA, Israel, June 23 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Toward a New Paradigm for the Study and Treatment of Cardiac Disorders * Prof. Lior Gepstein, a faculty member in the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine at the Technion and director of the Cardiology Division and Research Wing at Rambam Health Care Campus, has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant from the European Union. This is the fourth ERC grant he has received, following a Starting Grant (StG), a Consolidator Grant (CoG), an more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, June 23 -- Tshwane University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Research into parasite-resistant mutton sheep gets a R1.4-million boost from the Africa-Japan Collaborative Research grant Much-needed research into disease-resistant genes in mutton sheep to curb the spread and intensity of parasites threatening livestock production received a major cash and expertise injection thanks to the Africa-Japan Collaborative Research grant (AJ-CORE). The AJ_CORE grant supports a limited number of high-impact, coll more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 22 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T ranked first in Canada, 20th globally in latest U.S. News & World Report university rankings * The University of Toronto has been ranked first in Canada and 20 th in the world in U.S. News & World Report 's latest Best Global Universities Rankings - a result that places it among the world's top universities for research. Among public institutions, U of T ranked even higher - 11 th globally and fourth in North America behind the University of Cal more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 23 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * UAB study shows the good state of Garraf's fishery resources * A scientific project launched by the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) in direct collaboration with fishermen of the region has evaluated the state of fishery resources and ecological quality of the Garraf and Plana de Foix Marine Area. The species were found to be in good biological and health conditions, with low levels of contaminants and in an overall healthy state. The more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Blocking stress hormone pathway protects against age related muscle loss University of Birmingham-led study addresses major health challenge in later life, opening potential new treatment avenues for older adults. - New research led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has identified a promising biological pathway that could be targeted to prevent muscle wastage, known clinically as sarcopenia, caused by ageing. The findings from more PR

KOLN, Germany, June 23 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * New measurement campaign improves weather forecasts for thunderstorms and heavy rain remote sensing systems, weather balloons, drones and satellite data, researchers are studying the lowest layers of the atmosphere above the Cologne Bay / New machine learning techniques are being used to link these data sources together in order to improve models - The large-scale meteorological measurement campaign VITAL II is under way. The research project aims more PR

NORWICH, England, June 23 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * How strawberry colours could be misleading farm robots As Wimbledon fever builds and strawberries hit centre court, scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are helping make sure only the ripest berries are picked for supermarket shelves. New research carried out in collaboration with agri-tech firm Antobot suggests that the colour of strawberries captured by cameras - widely used in agricultural robotics - may not be as reliable as previous more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 23 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Reproduction affects health - and so does biological sex Starting one's sex life and having children at a young age can run in the family. But can pregnancy have beneficial health effects and do the partner's genes contribute to them? "We are just beginning to understand how pregnancy affects health later in life," says Associate Professor Taru Tukiainen. Tukiainen is a researcher in the field of genetic epidemiology. One of her interests is stu more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, June 23 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * The online world: not just care and torment for young people The negative impact of the online world is undeniable for young people. Yet digital means are not only a source of concern, but also an important tool for social engagement and activism. According to Annamaria Neag, assistant professor at the University of Groningen, this requires a nuanced view. "Technology is not necessarily good or bad. It's about young people learning to be criti more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 23 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news: * * * Over Euros2 million EU funding for Leicester scientists to explore the giant planets with JWST University of Leicester scientists will turn the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) onto the giant planets of our solar system, in a project that aims to recapture the spirit of the pioneering Voyager missions. The European Research Council (ERC) has today (23 June) announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth Euros838 m more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 23 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Children's mental health crisis risks fuelling 'lost generation' Health experts warn that children's mental health in England has reached crisis levels, as a new report reveals children in the North are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than those in the South, according to a new report led by The University of Manchester. Nearly one in five primary school children are now experiencing a probable mental health di more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Urine drug test may boost adherence to blood pressure medications The largest ever UK trial of a urine test used across the NHS to spot when patients skip their medication has shown it may improve adherence to treatment. Led by researchers at The University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the study investigated the efficacy of a urine test which detects the presence or absence of blood pressure l more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 23 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Funding boost to help guide women on Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) An online tool to help women make informed decisions about Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) will be developed by a team at the University of Melbourne. The decision aid tool, announced today as part of funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Project scheme, aims to help women navigate conversations with clinicians and better support them to make  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 23 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Translations into 100 Indigenous languages: 50 Words Project reaches milestone University of Melbourne researchers have reached a record milestone in the 50 Words Project, having now preserved audio recordings of 50 unique words in 100 different Indigenous languages. The online resource brings together translations from Indigenous languages across Australia, alongside recordings from community speakers. Through an interactive map, users can explore more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Researchers aim for hardier herds of worms A multidisciplinary team at UdeM studies bacterial resistance in mealworms with a view to developing more productive and resilient insect farming practices. By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux The black soldier fly converts organic waste into biomass. The cricket brings crunchy protein to the dinner plate. The mealworm can break down plastic. In the past, we gladly left insects to the wilds, but today their us more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Yellow mealworms dissected for the first time Working on exoskeletons of the tiny beetle under a biocular microscope, researchers at UdeM's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine succeed in an unprecedented anatomical mapping. By Martin LaSalle The dried larvae of the yellow mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor) are comparable to beef or poultry in nutritional value but the mealworm has a far smaller ecological footprint. It was recently approved for hu more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Surprising effect of common drug found A drug commonly used to treat type-2 diabetes has the added bonus of reducing the risk of prostate cancer, new research has found. For the study, published in Rejuvenation Research, researchers conducted a literature review of research from the past 10 years, covering 2.25 million patients with type-2 diabetes taking metformin. They found metformin use in type-2 diabetics was associated with redu more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * 125-million-year-old fossil reveals 'pregnant' shellfish Rare fossil from the Isle of Wight provides the oldest known evidence of shellfish caring for their young during the age of dinosaurs * A new discovery from the Isle of Wight reveals fossilised embryos preserved within the gills of ancient freshwater molluscs with two shells, known as bivalves * The embryos show that these animals were already protecting and incubating their young w more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 23 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Revolution Plastics Institute takes "plastic action is climate action" message to London Climate Action Week Highlighting the hidden climate impacts of plastics at one of the world's leading climate events - Members of the Revolution Plastics Institute will be taking a clear message to one of the world's largest independent climate events this week - Plastic action is climate action. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth's Revolution Pl more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Australia's echidnas reveal a prickly scientific puzzle An echidna in Tasmania looks very different from one in Western Australia. But the differences run much deeper than appearance. A new review by University of Tasmania zoologist Associate Professor Stewart Nicol from the School of Natural Sciences has found echidnas across Australia differ widely in diet, breeding, behaviour and physiology, challenging long-held assumptions that they are t more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Buyer beware: your sustainable shopping choices may not be as green as they look Australian shoppers trying to make more sustainable choices may be misled by confusing and inconsistent product labels. New research reveals that many "green" claims are almost impossible to verify, often masking the full truth. University of Technology (UTS) professor of marketing Natalina Zlatevska said shoppers often rely on the labels as a shortcut  more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Substitutions have transformed football - but winning teams still rely on youth and consistency As football adapts to an era of five substitutes, tactical flexibility and ever-increasing physical demands, new research from the University of Wolverhampton shows that while substitutions have reshaped the game, the most successful teams continue to rely on consistent starting line-ups and younger players. The study, published in more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 23 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW-led solar research centre awarded $95.4m Louise Templeton The funding boost will extend the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics' world-leading research to power the next wave of global innovation in solar technologies. The Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) has secured $95.4 million from The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to extend its world-leading solar photovoltaics (PV) research program to 2033. Th more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 23 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG wins prestigious Prix Galien Award * University of Glasgow researchers have been awarded a prestigious Prix Galien UK Award for their work on rabies prevention by the Galien Foundation, the premier global institution dedicated to honouring innovators in life sciences. The Best Health Equity Initiative Award was given to Professor Katie Hampson and her team for their decade-long dedication to global health equity, focused on how to transform rabie more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, June 22 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI community takes part in National Indigenous Peoples Day Lunch and Learn * In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Dr. Corinne Chappell, UPEI Advisor on Indigenous Affairs, led a Lunch and Learn session on Friday, June 19, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm, held outdoors near the tipi located in the campus quad. Joining Chappell as panellists were Morgan Varis, sessional lecturer, Faculty of Indigen more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 23 -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * VU & MUFG Retirement Solutions partner to drive jobs, workforce skills & AI innovation Victoria University (VU) and MUFG Retirement Solutions, a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services, have today announced a strategic partnership to supercharge job pathways for students and boost workforce capability through ongoing professional development for employees in a fast-evolving financial services sector. The organisations have signed a three-year Me more PR

COVENTRY, England, June 23 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick awarded EUR2.5m ERC grant to decode soil's hidden synchronization * Warwick researcher Prof. Gary Bending has won a EUR2.5 million ERC Advanced Grant to investigate how plants coordinate the daily rhythms of soil microbes around their roots, work that could transform soil management and crop health. The soil immediately surrounding plant roots, the rhizosphere, is home to complex microbial communities that play a crucial role in plant  more PR

COVENTRY, England, June 23 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick hosts leading international conference on the future of lifelong learning and celebrates sector award success * The University of Warwick has hosted the UALL-SCUTREA 2026 Conference, bringing together international delegates to discuss the future of lifelong learning, while Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning received a sector award for excellence. The annual UALL-SCUTREA 2026 Conference brought together higher education leaders, re more PR

LONDON, Canada, June 23 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western's Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping marks 30 years of imaging discovery Researchers have transformed understanding of the brain, healthy aging and disease By Emily Leighton Thirty years ago, scientists were only beginning to explore the potential of ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). For Ravi Menon, the technology offered a way to pursue questions that had previously been out of reach. "When I started, the motivation was curios more PR

COVENTRY, England, June 23 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * What can business leaders learn from AI regulation in Ukraine? * The use of AI in the workplace is moving faster than most organisations can govern it. The challenge is not only technological speed but also organisational diffusion. AI is spreading through everyday software, employee experimentation, vendor platforms, and department-level decisions before many companies have agreed on who is responsible, what uses are acceptable, or ho more PR