WURZBURG, Germany, June 24 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * 1.7 billion for the northern extension of the University Hospital * Green light for the northern extension site of Wurzburg University Hospital (UKW): At its meeting on 23 June 2026, the Bavarian Council of Ministers approved the decision to proceed with the new building on the UKW's northern extension site. Around 1.7 billion euros will be allocated to the construction project. "This decision once again demonstrates the influence of the Wurz more PR

BATH, England, June 24 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * 2026 Peter Troughton Research Staff Prize finalists showcase * Please note that this event has been postponed due to the current weather conditions. Please contact governance@bath.ac.uk to be informed of the rescheduled event date once confirmed. University staff, students and friends are invited to join us for the Peter Troughton Research Staff Prize finalist presentation event taking place on Wednesday 24 June 2026, 12:00 - 14:00 in 8 West 2.5. This annu more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * Adolescents turn to the internet for emotional coping, with both positive and negative effects, new international study finds * The research, led by Dr Anke Gorzig, Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Greenwich and colleagues Dr Marie Jaron Bedrosova from Masaryk University and Dr Raffaella Milani from the University of East London, analysed survey data from 14,550 young people aged 11-16 across 18 European countries, providing one of more PR

LONDON, England, June 23 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * Biodiversity loss could hurt countries' ability to borrow money, experts warn * A study by leading academics on the economic risks around biodiversity loss and deforestation has shown that financial markets covering $83tn in assets could be severely impacted. Through the design of the world's first biodiversity-adjusted credit rating model, the research has shown that major risks related to biodiversity loss are being ignored by financial markets. Th more PR

ROBINA, Australia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Bond University issued the following news: * * * Deadly superbugs on hospital phones Key points * Healthcare workers' mobile phones were found to carry multiple drug-resistant bacteria linked to serious global infections. * DNA analysis identified pathogenic and hospital-associated microbes on phones used in Australian and UAE hospitals. * Findings suggest phones may act as reservoirs for antimicrobial resistance, reinforcing stricter hygiene controls in clinical settings. - The largest study of it more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, June 23 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Breakthrough optical experiment could provide first experimental evidence for quantum gravity * An ambitious new project designed to probe one of the deepest mysteries in modern physics has been backed by the European Research Council (ERC). Combining cutting-edge laser interferometry with emerging quantum technologies, Cardiff University scientists will try and bridge a long-standing divide between Albert Einstein's theories of general relativity and quantum m more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, June 23 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Cardiff University named as Wales' hub for national festival of humanities * Cardiff University has once again been chosen as one of five flagship hubs across the UK for a public celebration of humanities research. Being Human Festival is an annual UK-wide event that celebrates the ways humanities and social science research inspires and enriches our everyday lives, helping us to understand ourselves, our community, and the challenges we face in a changing worl more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 23 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Crop diversity and perennial grains could strengthen soil health under climate stress, McGill study finds * A McGill University study suggests that diversifying crops and replacing annual wheat with a perennial grain could help protect soil health as climate change brings more variable rainfall. Researchers tested two approaches at McGill's Emile A. Lods Agronomy Research Farm in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue: growing multiple crops next to each other in altern more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 24 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU-led partnership takes Africa's clean energy vision to UN climate talks Researchers have showcased work aimed at making Africa's clean energy transition more sustainable at United Nations climate negotiations in Germany. The team participated in a side event at the June Climate Meetings in Bonn, highlighting how renewable energy technologies can be repaired, reused and recycled to reduce waste and make it more affordable for households to use. The eve more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 24 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Digital barriers make visitors of Dutch websites stumble Despite European legislation, many commercial websites still fall short when it comes to meeting the WCAG accessibility standard, Dante Gobbels has found. - Gobbels investigated the barriers website visitors encounter, including inaccessible forms and poor contrast, missing alt text for images (important for blind and visually impaired users), and keyboard-unfriendly navigation. more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 24 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * ERC Advanced grants awarded to Bert Koopmans, Remco van der Hofstad, and Willem Mulder Three TU/e researchers have been awarded prestigious ERC Advanced Grants worth Euros2.5 million each. - With the awarding of three prestigious ERC Advanced Grants, researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology are taking a major step towards a wide range of scientific breakthroughs: from energy-efficient information technology and the foundation more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 25 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Ethiopia-UQ partnership strengthens future crop breeding * Ethiopia's capacity to improve crop varieties for farmers has been boosted by a 5-year breeding modernisation partnership with The University of Queensland. The collaboration helped the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) embed improvements to how new varieties are selected, advanced and delivered to farmers. The project worked across 6 priority food crops including maiz more PR

BATH, England, June 23 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Faye Sanders wins the 2026 Godfrey and Sue Hall Doctoral Researcher Prize * Faye's PhD is titled 'Building Healthy Cities: Exploring Connections between the Built Environment, Travel Choices, and Health' and her research highlights the powerful role that housing and neighbourhood environments play in shaping health. Her work brings new insight into which factors matter most across the life course. Focusing both on conditions within the home and the wider built more PR

FAYOUM, Egypt, June 24 -- Fayoum University issued the following news: * * * Fayoum University Advances 5 Places Locally in the Round University Ranking (RUR) Under the patronage of Professor Yasser Hatata, President of Fayoum University, Professor Assem Fouad El-Essawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development and Supervisor of Postgraduate Studies and Research, announced that Fayoum University has maintained its distinguished ranking in the 2026 Round University Ranking (RUR). The university achieved 14th place na more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 24 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Finns' participation in voluntary national defence is motivated by a wide range of factors * Voluntary participation in national defence has received considerable attention in Finland since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. While participation in voluntary national defence and its associated organisations have been a part of Finnish civil society since independence, they have largely been overlooked in research conducted outside the more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, June 24 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Four top-10 world rankings for Flinders in prestigious 2026 university impact ratings * Flinders University has cemented its place among the world's leading universities for social impact, securing four top-10 global rankings - and two nation-leading rankings - in the prestigious 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, including a remarkable #2 ranking worldwide for Good Health and Wellbeing. The results recognise the University's c more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 24 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Flemish supercomputer sofia ranks highly in global rankings for both computing power and sustainability The Flemish Supercomputer Centre's (VSC) latest Tier-1 supercomputer, sofia, has immediately made a strong international impression. Hosted by the VUB, the supercomputer features in the latest edition of the TOP500 list, published today, at number 222 among the world's most powerful supercomputers. In the Green500 ranking, which assesses  more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * From ancient medicine to exoplanets: UCL researchers awarded major EU funding Four UCL academics have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants to support their research on topics including space, brain science and ancient civilizations. A total of 319 researchers from across Europe received funding from the ERC, as part of their latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth Euros838 million (pound sterling722 mi more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 24 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Global top 100 ranking for University's sustainability impact Newcastle University has been ranked in the world's top 100 for sustainable development. Published today (24 June), and placing the University 85th in the world, the Times Higher Education Impact Ratings reinforce Newcastle's position as a global leader for actions taken towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Particular progress has been made in responsible more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, June 24 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Griffith surges to second worldwide and first nationally in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings Griffith University is now one of the world's top two universities for impact, also taking out the number one spot in Australia in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings. The ratings, which assess Griffith's performance against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflect the immense work Griff more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 24 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Helping women GPs stay could ease the pressure on general practice * The conditions that could help women GPs build long and rewarding careers already exist, but they are routinely undermined in everyday practice, according to a new review led by the University of Surrey. Credit: Getty Images Published in the British Journal of General Practice, the review brings together evidence on what helps women GPs thrive at work, at a time when general more PR

HONG KONG, June 24 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Biologists Reveal How Neural Circuits Use Backup Mechanisms to Protect Essential Survival Reflexes * A research team led by Professor Chaogu ZHENG from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with scientists from Princeton University and Columbia University, has discovered how sensory-motor circuits-nerve circuits that turn sensory signals into reflex actions-remain reliable even when some genes or  more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * How landing pad design could reduce noise for futuristic vertical air taxis * As electric air taxis move from the realm of science fiction to reality, the study, published in Applied Acoustics this week, could influence the design of landing pads to help these futuristic vertical aircraft limit noise, addressing one of the biggest challenges facing the future of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The research team suggest that vertiports - like helipads more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 24 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Jakko van Ingen appointed Professor of Diagnostics and antimicrobial therapy of mycobacterial infections * Clinical microbiologist Jakko van Ingen has been appointed Professor of Diagnostics and antimicrobial therapy of mycobacterial infections at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. His goal is to treat patients with a mycobacterial infection earlier, shorter and with a higher chance of cure, by using new and existing antibiotics mo more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, June 24 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * ERC Advanced Grant for research into slowing ovarian ageing Ovaries age faster than the rest of the body. Once women reach their mid 30s, their supply of egg cells begins to decline rapidly and menopause draws closer. This natural process not only affects fertility but also increases the risk of health problems such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. Susana Chuva de Sousa Lopes, Professor of Developmental Biology at the LUMC, is inve more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 23 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Over the rainbow Although LGBTIQ+ relationships are now increasingly normalised, there are still inequalities associated with the breakup of such relationships and the grief arising from the breakups. - 'Love belongs to everyone.' 'We are all equal before the law.' The 2013 campaign for a gender-neutral marriage law was characterised by slogans emphasising equality even though other slogans, dissenting voices and opposing views were also he more PR

BATH, England, June 24 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * LHGP calls on the government to tackle health harming industries' influence on school food * The UK is facing a childhood overweight and obesity epidemic, with more than a third of children living with overweight by the time they reach Year 6. Rates are highest in the most deprived communities, and the food environment children encounter at school plays a significant role in shaping their health across their lifetime. The Local Health and Global Profits (LHG more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 23 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Link between parents' and children's weight is mostly genetic, study finds * Higher parental BMI is consistently associated with higher childhood BMI. It has been difficult for researchers to disentangle how much of this association is due to genetics and how much is due to biological effects of maternal weight during pregnancy. This may have implications for interventions that aim to control childhood BMI by targeting pre-conception parental wei more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, June 23 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Members of the Cardiff community recognised in 2026 King's Birthday Honours * Cardiff University alumni, Honorary Officers and Fellows have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours. They have been acknowledged for their outstanding contributions across public life, academia, healthcare, the arts and charity. Pro Chancellor Professor Dame Heather Stevens CBE (Hon 2012) was awarded a DBE for services to the Environment, to Young People and to Philanthropy more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, June 24 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * New research center to improve support for war-affected children in Ukraine * Children are among the most vulnerable victims of war. Beyond the immediate risk of physical injury, many experience psychological trauma that can have lasting effects long after an armed conflict has ended. According to UNICEF, around five million children have been displaced by the war in Ukraine. Many have spent extended periods in underground shelters near the fro more PR

LONDON, England, June 23 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * New study explores how noted prison restaurant, The Clink, challenges perceptions of incarceration and hospitality * The new research paper from Dr Maria Gebbels, Associate Professor in Hospitality and Dr Isabella Ye, Senior Lecturer in Tourism & Events at the University of Greenwich is published in the latest edition of the Current Issues in Tourism journal. The paper's findings reveal that The Clink creates a unique "in-between" environment where th more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Newly discovered tiny marsupial found in the NT joins the planigale genus The world's tiniest marsupials, the planigales, have just gained a new species, after extensive genetic and morphological analysis led by QUT ecologists. * Planigale petrophila, a new distinct species found in the rocky slopes in Kakadu National Park * Planigales now have nine different species - eight found in Australia and one in Papua New Guinea *  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 24 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria in top 35 universities worldwide for sustainability * Northumbria University is officially one of the best universities in the world for sustainability, according to the latest Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, published today. Northumbria is now ranked 31st in the world - its highest ever position - from an assessment of more than 1,600 universities from 116 countries. The league table is the only glo more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 24 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria University launches The North Edit Magazine * Northumbria University has published the first edition of The North Edit, a new high-quality annual magazine showcasing the breadth of the University's research, teaching and partnerships spanning the globe. Designed to highlight the genuine life-changing impact Northumbria is having on individuals, on the North East, and beyond, each edition of The North Edit will feature stori more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 24 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Oldest known asteroid impact on Earth precisely dated to 3 billion years * Curtin University researchers have determined the most precise age yet for the oldest known impact crater on Earth, providing new insight into how meteorite strikes shaped the planet during its earliest history. The team from Curtin's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) investigated rock formations at the North Pole Dome i more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Participants needed for study to better understand type 1 diabetes burnout * Diabetes burnout affects around one third of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and although known about, it is poorly understood. The research, funded by Breakthrough T1D UK, aims to hear from people across the UK living with T1D about their experiences of diabetes burnout, to understand why some people go through it and others do not, and under what circumstances it  more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 25 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * Paving the way for Two-Spirit voices in academia and policy design * Learn more about the Doctor of Social Sciences program. Rocky James, a student in the Doctor of Social Sciences program at Royal Roads University, is bringing his expertise in policy design, combined with his living experience as a Two-Spirit person, to contribute to a burgeoning field of research. James is Coast Salish from the Penelakut Tribe, and lives on Penelakut Island. more PR

HONG KONG, June 24 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU debuts at VivaTech 2026, championing global collaboration and Hong Kong's role as a "super-connector" * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) made its debut at Paris-based Viva Technology 2026 (VivaTech), Europe's leading startup and tech event held from 17 to 20 June. The PolyU delegation was led by Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation), and Prof. Zijian ZHENG, PolyU Vice President (Knowle more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 24 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Precious drops: SMART SPRAYS lifeline for crop farmers facing declining rainfall * A spray made from a biodegradable polymer capable of capturing and redirecting water to crop seeds could be the key to drought-proofing Western Australian farms. A potential gamechanger for farmers battling declining rainfall, Murdoch University researchers have already demonstrated SMART SPRAYS on WA farms and aim to develop a commercially viable concept over the next few year more PR

BATH, England, June 23 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Prof Kit Yates releases new popular science book: You Don't Know What You're M ss ng * Professor Kit Yates, Professor of Mathematical Biology and Public Engagement, has released a new book, You Don't Know What You're M ss ng, which explores the surprising ways in which missing information influences how we see, think and make decisions in everyday life. Blending mathematics, psychology and real-world case studies, the book argues that many of our most confid more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Professor Patricia Sanchez-Baracaldo, 1970-2026 * Patricia Sanchez-Baracaldo was born in Colombia in August 1970 and studied Biology at La Universidad de los Andes, Bogota. She was awarded a research fellowship at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama before undertaking a PhD in fern evolutionary biology in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. Although she was offered a post-doctoral fel more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * New Vice-President and Executive Dean for Humanities and Social Sciences Following a competitive recruitment exercise, Professor Daniel Todman has been appointed as Vice-President and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. Over the last twelve months, Professor Todman has been the Acting Vice-President for the Faculty. In that time, he has delivered change within the Faulty and beyond, w more PR

BATH, England, June 23 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Research highlighting estrogen link could explain why women are more likely to suffer from Crohn's * Scientists from the University of Bath (UK) have shed new light on how Crohn's disease develops and why it affects people differently, after finding new evidence of a link between a key immune system gene in the gut and signalling of the hormone estrogen. Crohn's disease affects around a quarter of a million people in the UK, causing chronic inflammation in t more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 24 (TNSrep) -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Research to transform aged care for Stolen Generations survivors * A new research project is aiming to bridge the aged care gap for Stolen Generations survivors and their families through truth-telling. Collaboratively led by Murdoch University's School of Indigenous Knowledges and School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, in partnership with The Australian National University, Yokai Healing Our Spirit and Uniting Church Homes, the project will  more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, June 24 -- The University of Northern British Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Rooted in community, UNBC graduate researches culturally informed addiction recovery * Master of Social Work graduate Montanna Rohrbach Boya received one of the Pounamu Taonga awards at UNBC's First Nation Centre graduation celebration this year. Montanna Rohrbach Boya receives a red stole at the First Nations Centre celebration from her mother. Prince George, B.C. - Montanna Rohrbach Boya has seen how the tox more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 24 -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news: * * * Sociology grad receives prestigious SSHRC Research Scholarship Sarah Delorme, a Sociology Honours graduate from Saint Mary's University, was recently awarded a $27,000 Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's (CGRS-M) from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The scholarship will support her Master of Arts in Sociology at Concordia University beginning in Fall 2026. In addition, Sarah has been awarded a $6,000 Gr more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Scientists catch sperm whale dialects evolving in the Mediterranean Sea * The research team studying vocal dialects in the endangered population of sperm whales that live in the Mediterranean Sea have captured the cultural evolution of new dialects in process. Using 20 years of recordings they showed that whales living in the eastern Mediterranean around the Hellenic Trench in Greece had developed a new form of the vocal dialect used by animals i more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 24 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Southampton recognised for climate action in international rankings * The University of Southampton has secured three top 100 rankings in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026. The rankings assess over 1,600 universities around the world against the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Southampton achieved top 100 rankings for Climate Action, Sustainable Cities and Communities and Life on Land. The Univers more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 24 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey AI breakthrough wins top international award for computational efficiency and sustainability * A new AI framework that delivers high-quality image generation without the extensive computational power typically associated with modern artificial intelligence has earned researchers at the University of Surrey one of the highest honours for computational efficiency and sustainability in AI. From left to right: A CaricHarmony generated image  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * How Robots Become Coworkers Humans, Exoskeletons and Collaborative Robots Working Together - More and more robots are assisting workers in factories. However, human-robot collaboration is still far from seamless. Researchers from Prof. Lorenzo Masia's team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now developed a solution that enables a factory worker wearing an exoskeleton to work closely and, above all, safely, with a robotic a more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 25 -- Toronto Metropolitan University issued the following news release: * * * TMU study: Seagulls a key contributor to health risks when water contamination rises at beaches in Canada Research shows low overall illness rates at public beaches, but link between seagull contamination and increased gastrointestinal illness - A new study led by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has found that the water quality at publicly monitored beaches in Canada is generally safe for swimming, while also showing that seagull con more PR

MUNICH, Germany, June 23 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM at the Zamanand Festival * hands-on science As part of the AHA Super Science Summer Club, TUM was right in the thick of a diverse program of science activities and hands-on experiences at the Zamanand Festival in Munich over the weekend, demonstrating just how exciting and accessible research can be. The turnout was impressive: On Sunday alone, over 50,000 people stopped by the booth. Many visitors were inspired by topics related to researc more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, June 24 -- Tshwane University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TUT Secures 9th Spot Nationally and Rises Higher in Global UniRank Digital Rankings By Phaphama Tshisikhawe The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has strengthened its international digital profile, securing 9th place in national ranking (Top 10 out of 26 publicly funded universities in South Africa) - a major achievement in the country's highly competitive higher education sector - together with a strong global standing in the latest 20 more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 23 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T startup builds early-warning system for drug shortages * An early-warning tool developed by researchers at the University of Toronto helps predict and manage drug shortages by giving Canadian health leaders more visibility into the risks before it's too late. The MaaTRx platform uses real-time data and AI-enabled forecasting to identify medications that may be vulnerable to supply disruptions, helping hospitals, policy-makers and pharmacy networ more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, June 24 -- The University of Northern British Columbia posted the following news release: * * * UNBC improves in Times Higher Education Impact Ratings * UNBC moved into the top 100 universities in the world for taking action on climate change and improved its overall rating in addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In only its second year in the ratings, UNBC moved up one level in the latest edition of the Times Higher Education Impact Ratings. Prince George, B.C. - UNBC moved up on more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 24 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Drug to delay Type 1 Diabetes approved for UK use NICE approves Teplizumab which was used under early access scheme for first time in UK in Birmingham - Diabetes experts at the University of Birmingham have welcomed news that a drug that can delay the progression to insulin requiring type 1 diabetes in individuals with early-stage disease has been approved for use on the NHS, following an announcement by the National Institute for Health and Care  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 24 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Major Euros2.5M project to investigate new evidence for the Greek New Testament University of Birmingham project will examine hundreds of manuscripts which have not previously been considered in establishing the biblical text. Hugh Houghton, Professor of New Testament Textual Scholarship at the University of Birmingham, has been awarded Euros2.5 million as an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). The grant will fund a five-year  more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * University of Bristol ranked 56th in the world for its impact on people and the planet * This marks a significant rise from 2025, when the University was placed just outside the top 100. The ratings assess how universities around the world contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), spanning environmental responsibility, social impact, and sustainable growth. More than 1,600 universities were analysed as part of th more PR

KOLN, Germany, June 24 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * When the rapid adaptation of sales channels pays off A study economics shows that greater agility in the sales system only increases a company's profits if the structure and management of the sales channels are carefully considered - Greater agility in the sales system - that is, a company's ability to rapidly adapt its sales channels to changing market conditions - is associated with higher operating profit, but only under certain conditions. Tha more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 23 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Free love in communes? The myth of the sexually liberated life of communes is persistent, even though research shows a different reality. - According to Postdoctoral Researcher Anna Heinonen, the idea that the roommates would have very free sexual relationships with each other is a strange concept in modern commune living. Heinonen is studying sexuality and gender in Finnish communes in a research project funded by the Kone Foundation. During h more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, June 23 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Markku Lahteenvuo appointed as Professor of Forensic Psychiatry Few offenders are mentally healthy - In Finland, people with psychotic disorders end up in prison and fall to recidivism instead of receiving hospital treatment because the number of forensic psychiatric examinations has been declining, says Markku Lahteenvuo, Professor of Forensic Psychiatry. Lahteenvuo was appointed Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Eastern F more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 24 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * University of Glasgow ranked 14th globally in THE Impact Ratings * The University of Glasgow has been ranked 14 th in the world in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings, out of 1,603 universities. The result means the University of Glasgow ranks top in Scotland, second in the UK and third in Europe. The THE Impact Ratings benchmark performance of universities against the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The THE Impact Ratin more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 24 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * University of Glasgow reinforces commitment to Africa-Europe research partnerships * The University of Glasgow has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening equitable research partnerships across Africa and Europe, supporting collaborative efforts to address the world's biggest challenges. The Second Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) Conference - hosted by the University of Glasgow - highlighted the value of long-term collaboration more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, June 24 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Mladen Popovic receives ERC Advanced Grant to find out origin Dead Sea Scrolls Professor Mladen Popovic receives an ERC Advanced Grant of Euros2.5 million. Under the project name Tracing Tribes and Scrolls, he and his team will work in the laboratory and with AI to find out the origin of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the laboratory and with AI. Frank van Tubergen, professor of Sociology at Utrecht University and professor of honor at the University  more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, June 24 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * University of Helsinki increases intake through the open university route * The University of Helsinki is increasing the number of student places offered through the open university route in its bachelor's programmes. The goal is that, in the coming years, 10% of places in these programmes will be allocated to applicants who have previously completed open university studies. In many disciplines, this is already the case. "Experience has shown more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 24 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news: * * * Computer scientists to unveil 'sense check' for AI robots at prestigious conference University of Leicester computer scientists have developed a 'sense check' to reveal whether an AI robot is acting on the right information. It will allow scientists to determine whether a robot's actions are being influenced by irrelevant 'distractions' in the environment - whether it followed an instruction successfully or not. Their latest research paper has been more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 24 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * PS1.1m project to explore community jazz big bands in England * A newly funded project led by the University of Liverpool's Professor Catherine Tackley will promote engagement with big band jazz in the UK. The project Community Jazz Big Bands in England has been awarded an AHRC Standard Grant of PS1.089 million over 3 years and will address questions of how non-professional jazz big bands exemplify ideas of community. This will include expl more PR

MACAU, China, June 24 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * University of Macau Advanced Research Institute in Hengqin launches two funding schemes, now open for applications * The University of Macau Advanced Research Institute in Hengqin (HUMRI) has launched two funding schemes-the 'Leading Talent Program' and the 'Pioneer Program'-to support industrial development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Both programmes adopt a 'talent pipeline + project-based funding' model to support the development of a more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 24 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester ranked world's number one university for sustainability impact The University of Manchester has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings. The result places Manchester at the top of a global field of 1,603 universities from 114 countries and territories. It is also the eighth consecuti more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester researcher secures ERC Advanced Grant for atomic-scale nanotechnology A researcher at The University of Manchester has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant to develop new ways of controlling matter at the atomic scale. Professor Roman Gorbachev, based in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the National Graphene Institute (NGI), will lead the pound sterling3m five more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 25 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * University of Melbourne releases Melbourne Enterprise Review 2025 The University of Melbourne has released the third edition of its Melbourne Enterprise Review, showcasing the University's latest achievements in research translation, commercialisation, entrepreneurship and industry partnerships. The Review highlights the growing momentum of the University's innovation ecosystem, featuring metrics and impact stories that demonstrate the Un more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Common IVF extras lack strong evidence of improving fertility, research finds Australian women trying for a family through IVF are being offered optional extras with little or no evidence that they work, new research has found. A University of Melbourne-led study analysed data from trials, looking at the effectiveness of ten of the most popular IVF add-ons. The team found there was some weak evidence to support three common add-ons, but l more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 24 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Australia's first study of bi+ people's sexual health uncovers critical gaps The national survey of 2100 bi+ people - which includes identities like bisexual, pansexual, queer and fluid - provides crucial information to inform better health policy and services. An Australian-first survey has found that bi+ Australians experience significantly poorer sexual health and safety outcomes than the general population despite being highly engaged with  more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * University of Newcastle ranked in the top 30 globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings * A strong commitment to engagement, sustainability, the environment and clean energy has lifted the University of Newcastle into the top 30 universities in the world in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The rankings, based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), benchmark how more than 1,600 universities wor more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 24 (TNSrep) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham among world's top institutions for support of UN Sustainable Development Goals * The University of Nottingham has once again been recognised among the world's top higher education institutions for our efforts in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN goals provide a framework to achieve a better future for all and are an opportunity to showcase the strength and breadth  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Synthetic DNA toolkit expands scientists' ability to recognise genetic targets Scientists have developed a way to recognise and bind to a much wider range of DNA sequences than previously possible, including forms of damaged DNA - A new method for recognising and targeting DNA that dramatically expands the range of genetic sequences scientists can identify, has been developed by experts at the University of Portsmouth. Published this we more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Backing bright minds and advancing medical research How sustained support is helping Menzies transform lives and strengthen our community. - Inside the Masonic Lodge on Sandy Bay Road is a collection of special books. These thick-bound theses detail the individual contributions scholars have made to medical research, ready for curious members to explore. It's not uncommon to find photographs of these authors displayed on the walls, celebrating their more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 25 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * No 1 in the world for Climate Action - for the fifth year For the fifth year running, the University of Tasmania has been rated No. 1 in the world for Climate Action in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings. - The THE Ratings assess universities for their impact on society and the environment against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The assessment covers teaching, research, stewardship and  more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * On better caring for nature How Mountain Air Foundation is looking after ecosystems through their support of research. - For Mountain Air Foundation, looking after nature is a simple and pragmatic choice. They don't see it as any different to tending their home garden. "Humans are part of nature. We look after ourselves and the people around us; looking after nature is an extension of that. If you can help, why wouldn't you?" the foundation said. " more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Opportunity through education and conservation research How a dual commitment to providing access to education for North-West Coast students and a better understanding of Tasmania's unique flora and fauna is benefiting our island. - Having grown-up in the 1950s and 60s in a large working-class family on Tasmania's North-West Coast, Garth Whitehead was aware that few had the opportunity of a university degree. In fact, it was not even on most people's  more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Protecting the ocean's jewels How a love for the ocean inspires jeweller Sarah Gittoes' designs and her passion to give back to the marine environment. - Diving in giant kelp with marine scientists off remote southwest Tasmania might not seem like the natural habitat of a fine jeweller, but for Sarah Gittoes, it's a perfect fit. It was also an experience she says she will never forget. Sarah is the cofounder of Sarah & Sebastian, which crafts fine je more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 25 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Reducing nitrogen without sacrificing production: Dairy HIGH2 results hit the road Tasmanian dairy farmers and industry will soon have the opportunity to hear firsthand results from one of Australia's most comprehensive investigations into reducing synthetic nitrogen fertiliser in pasture-based dairy systems. Researchers from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are taking the findings of the Dairy HIGH2 farmlet trial on the road and will host  more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, June 25 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * The Yerbury Lab researchers brave The Big Freeze for MND research Four researchers searching for answers to MND are stepping out of the lab and under the ice bucket to support FightMND - The University of Wollongong (UOW) Yerbury Lab put four of its leading Motor Neurone Disease (MND) researchers under the ice bucket to raise funds and awareness for FightMND and the more than 2500 Australians living with the disease. Yerbury Lab researc more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * UOW remains in world's top 50 for THE Sustainability Impact Ratings Sustained top-50 performance reflects commitment to real-world impact - The University of Wollongong (UOW) has again been ranked among the world's leading universities for sustainability, placing equal 41st globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings. UOW has remained in the global top 50 for the past three years, underscoring its consisten more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * WA's $10 billion question: are we capturing enough value from our resources? * Western Australia risks missing the next wave of global resource investment unless it moves beyond its traditional "dig and ship" model, a major new report has found. New analysis from the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) "WA's Resources Sector in Transition" report, finds the resources sector still underpins the State's economy, contributing $200 billion e more PR

LONDON, Canada, June 25 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western among top 1% of world's universities in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings Work to reach Sustainable Development Goals pushes Western to 12th globally By Lauren daSilva Western University continues to be recognized as a global sustainability leader, placing third in Canada and 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact Rankings. The initiative assesses universities on their work toward the 17 United Nati more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 24 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Why 'yo-yo dieting' may not be as harmful as often believed * Many people experience fluctuations in body weight throughout their lives, and so-called yo-yo dieting has long been considered a health risk - in some cases even more harmful than remaining overweight. It has, for example, been associated with negative health effects such as increased fat mass, loss of muscle mass, reduced metabolic rate and a higher risk of diseases including type 2  more PR

YORK, England, June 23 -- York St John University posted the following news: * * * York St John University recognised as a Disability Confident Leader * By building a more inclusive and accessible workplace, the University becomes one of only 7% of UK employers with level 3 accreditation. The Disability Confident campaign is a government scheme aimed at supporting more disabled people to work and giving them a better experience in the workplace. It is the only scheme focused entirely on employers, accrediting companies based on how suppor more PR