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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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