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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: * * * 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

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

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