MUNICH, Germany, June 29 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * "AI is fundamentally changing the way we work" * Learning Days 2026 at TUM TUM is enables its employees to navigate everyday life with artificial intelligence. From July 8 to 10, 2026, employees can familiarize themselves with tools and techniques or deepen their knowledge during the Learning Days. Dr. Kristin Knipfer and her team from the TUM Institute for Lifelong Learning organized the Learning Days. Digitalization, new ways of working, in more PR

SINGAPORE, June 28 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * 3D-printed suit for cyborg insects extends operations underwater * Image: NTU Prof Hirotaka Sato (2nd from left), pioneer of the cyborg insect technology, holding a cyborg Madagascar hissing cockroach with the new diving suit, which has an oxygen generator, enabling the insect to survive underwater for three hours. Scientists from NTU Singapore and Waseda University have developed a flexible "diving suit" for cyborg cockroaches, enabling the insects to more PR

HAIFA, Israel, June 29 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A New Approach in Cancer Medicine: Development of a Novel "Degraders" for the Selective Elimination of Cancer Cells * A study published in Oncogene presents an innovative strategy for the particularly complex medical challenge of destroying aggressive, treatment-resistant tumors. The research was jointly led by early-career scientists Dr. Avital Oknin Vaisman and Dr. Deepanjan Panda from the laboratories of Prof. Amir Orian, head of th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, June 29 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * ARU receives PS4.8m to boost innovation in the NHS * Drone and robotics company Apian is one of the businesses supported by CEP. Photo courtesy of Apian and Wing Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has secured PS4.8 million to continue delivering the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, which is playing an important role in supporting innovation across the National Health Service. The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) was established with ARU 10  more PR

DARWIN, Australia, June 29 -- Charles Darwin University posted the following news: * * * CDU launches search for next Vice-Chancellor and President * Charles Darwin University (CDU) has commenced the search for its next Vice-Chancellor and President, seeking an outstanding leader to guide the University through its next chapter of impact and service. CDU Chancellor, Trevor Riley AO KC, said the appointment would be one of the most significant decisions for the University in the coming years. "Charles Darwin University occupies a unique  more PR

CRANFIELD, England, June 29 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield University joins Lotus Cars Hethel Performance Hub to accelerate automotive innovation * Cranfield University is a key academic partner in the new Hethel Performance Hub, which was officially launched by Chris McDonald MP, Industry Minister. Lotus Cars has created the UK partnership platform for innovation in automotive engineering, advanced manufacturing and low-volume industrial production. Hethel Performance Hub, at Lotus headquarters more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, June 29 (TNSjou) -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * CUHK pioneers the all-in-one PGT-Plus screening solution Overcoming conventional 'blind spots' in hidden genetic abnormalities and reducing miscarriage and abnormal pregnancy risks in assisted reproductive treatment - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)'s Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) has clinically validated that PGT-Plus, a newly integrated preimplantation genetic testing approach, can detect hidden genetic abnor more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, June 29 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Family of drugs used for treating muscular dystrophy could improve brain tumour treatment * A drug from the same family licensed for use in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and blood cancer could transform the treatment of meningioma - the most common form of primary brain tumour in adults. Scientists at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth carried out the research, using patient samples in the laborat more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, June 29 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Flinders opens hi-tech simulation suite to train nurses, health workers * A state-of-the-art simulation suite at Flinders University's City Campus will enhance patient care and strengthen the health workforce by delivering advanced training for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. The facility simulates hospital, aged care and community health settings - exposing students to life-like patient care scenarios. Spanning 500 square metres,  more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, June 29 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * From waste to wellness: Welsh collaboration could unlock new natural Vitamin C source * Swansea University is partnering with Tenby-based start-up BIOVIT to investigate whether food-processing waste can be turned into a new source of natural Vitamin C -offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic ingredients widely used in supplements and fortified foods. As part of an Innovate UK -funded project, the team is examining various forms of agricultural and food- more PR

BATH, England, June 29 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Green building materials expert Dr Xinyuan Ke in Top 50 Women in Engineering * Dr Xinyuan Ke, an expert in sustainable materials technology aimed at decarbonising the construction industry, based at the University of Bath, has been named one of the UK's Top 50 Women in Engineering by the Women's Engineering Society. A Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering and member of the Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research ( more PR

HONG KONG, June 29 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Dentistry Leads International Study to Expose Hidden Distribution of Noma Disease * Noma, a deadly, rapidly progressing, non-contagious infection that destroys the soft tissues and bones of the mouth and face, remains one of the world's most neglected diseases. With a mortality rate of 80 to 90% if left untreated, the disease mainly affects young children living in extreme poverty and was only added to the World Health Organization's list of negle more PR

HONG KONG, June 28 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Research Reveals Unintended Climate Trade-off: Clean Air Policies Intensify Urban Heat Island in Humid Cities * Researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have uncovered a critical, underrecognized trade-off in global environmental policies: while essential for improving public health, large-scale air pollution reductions are unintentionally intensifying warm-season surface urban heat islands (UHI) in humid climates. Published in the prestig more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, June 29 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Hope for Huntington's Disease * The hereditary disorder Huntington's disease has so far been considered incurable. Its clinical manifestations include impaired motor control and psychiatric symptoms. A new study offers promising insights. It shows that a specific drug candidate called anle138b can significantly reduce the toxic protein clumps in the brain that are characteristic of the disease. Affected mice that were administered this compou more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 29 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * New DTU Centre to Strengthen Biosolutions as a Driver of the Green Economy * Biosolutions have the potential to become a key driver of Denmark's and Europe's future economy. DTU is therefore intensifying collaboration across its strong biosolutions environments and establishing a cross-disciplinary centre to accelerate the development of biological solutions for industry, society, and the green transition. Simon Koefoed Toft Ulla Joh more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 29 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * New partnership to enhance Southampton's high-performance computing * A new strategic partnership has been announced between Lenovo and the University of Southampton to deliver next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities that will power advanced research and innovation. Under a four-year framework agreement, Lenovo will serve as the University's preferred supplier for HPC infrastructure, supporting its ambition to enhance rese more PR

BRISTOL, England, June 29 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * New study shows table sugar could hold a cheaper, quicker key to making vital drugs for diabetes, heart failure and chronic kidney disease * These drugs currently rely on a chemical bond, which has been notoriously difficult, slow and expensive to manufacture. But a study, co-led by scientists at Scripps Research in the US and the University of Bristol in the UK and published in the journal Nature, has shown an ingeniously simple method to build  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, June 29 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Scans reveal lithium acting in the brain A revolutionary scanning technique has revealed that lithium MRI is a powerful tool for studying how the drug interacts with the brain and could offer more personalised treatment for bipolar disorder. This paves the way for the for the medical community to better understand lithium's effectiveness and agree the best prescribing advice. The scans were used for the first time to investigate lithium more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, June 29 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Nurse practitioner-led group health visits aim to improve access to diabetes care in Prince Edward Island * Adults on Prince Edward Island who are living with Type 2 diabetes and do not currently have a primary care provider are invited to participate in a research study evaluating a new approach to delivering diabetes care. Led by researchers at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) in partnership with H more PR

SINGAPORE, June 29 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS breakthrough for aquaculture: Oral vaccine protects fish from fatal nervous necrosis virus * Novel oral vaccine, that can be mixed into fish feed, provides an effective, practical and cost-effective method to protect fish from the highly deadly virus Disease management is a significant aspect of aquaculture which is a vital industry that is a significant food source. One of the most serious threats is a disease caused by the nervous nec more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, June 29 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech University extends Dr. Steven Murphy's term as as President and Vice-Chancellor * Ontario Tech University's Board of Governors announces a two-year extension of Dr. Steven Murphy's term as President and Vice-Chancellor. His appointment will continue through December 2030. This extension reflects the Board's strong confidence in Dr. Murphy's leadership at a time when Ontario and Canada face accelerating economic and technological t more PR

BATH, England, June 29 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Piracy and empire-building: Professor Manuel Barcia publishes new history book * Piracy, and the links between maritime raiding and empire building in the nineteenth century, are the focus of a new book by one of the University's senior leaders. Pirate Imperialism: Trade, Abolition, and Global Suppression of Maritime Raiding, 1825-1870, by historian Professor Manuel Barcia, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement), has been published by Yale University Press. more PR

LONDON, England, June 29 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * Professor Anna Pavlova receives JFE Best Paper Award and honorary doctorate * London Business School is celebrating two prestigious honours awarded to Professor Anna Pavlova, recognising her outstanding contributions to finance research and academia. The Professor of Finance received the Journal of Financial Economics' Best Paper Award for the global impact of her research, alongside an Honorary Doctorate from the University of St. Gallen in recognition of h more PR

LONDON, England, June 29 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Mathematician's Prestigious Fellowship Drives New Discoveries in Marine Microbiology Professor Natasha Blitvic's successful Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship highlights the power of interdisciplinary research and the value of one of the world's most distinctive research awards. - A Queen Mary University of London mathematician has been recognised by the Simons Foundation for the success of her ground-breaking transition into marine microbiology, d more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 30 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers identify new superconductors, unlocking process that could yield thousands more Physicists have used machine-learning to discover two new superconductors--it represents a substantial step towards realising massive energy efficiency gains from superconductivity. - An international team of quantum researchers has shown how machine learning can be used to filter a practically infinite number of possible material combinations to identify  more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, June 29 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU ranks among world's Top 10 for climate action and sustainable cities * by Matt Kieltyka Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leader on the world stage on climate action and supporting sustainable cities and communities, as recognized by this year's Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. SFU is among the Top 10 globally (7th and 9th) in both categories in the 2026 international rankings, which rate more than 1,600 universities based on their more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, June 29 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Spiders benefit from seemingly monotonous forests * In ecology, the principle holds that the more diverse and heterogeneous a habitat is, the more different species it supports. To promote species diversity in forests, clearings are therefore created for nature conservation purposes, or deadwood is deliberately left in place. For many species, such as birds, bats, or beetles, this structural diversity is indeed beneficial. However, a new stud more PR

LEEDS, England, June 28 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Sporting alumni honoured at Leeds Beckett University Sport Hall of Fame 2026 * This year's Hall of Fame class includes Olympic athletes, Paralympians, international coaches, pioneering officials and influential sport leaders whose achievements span more than five decades. Among those honoured were : * F ormer England Rugby Head Coach Stuart Lancaster * England Netball captain Natalie Metcalf * Paralympic powerlifter Ali Jawad Hosted by sports br more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 29 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Supporting people with disability to participate in sport * Taking part in sport offers more than just improved fitness or mental wellbeing for people with disability, it can also build confidence, independence and create a deeper sense of belonging in the community. Despite well-known benefits, the participation of individuals with disability in sports remains low. Around 5.5 million people live with a disability in Australia, but only 14 per ce more PR

HAIFA, Israel, June 28 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Three Technion Research Projects Featured in the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology's "Israeli Science" Exhibition at the Knesset * Three research projects led by Technion scientists were featured in the Israeli Science exhibition at the Knesset, which showcased 14 groundbreaking applied research projects funded by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. The Technion projects presented at the exhibition were:  more PR

AL AIN, United Arab Emirates, June 29 -- The United Arab Emirates University issued the following news: * * * UAEU Board of Trustees Holds Its First Meeting of 2026 The Board of Trustees of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) convened its first meeting of 2026 under the chairmanship of His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE and Chancellor of UAEU. During the meeting, His Excellency expressed his sincere appreciation to Board members and external advisors for their continued dedicati more PR

MACAU, China, June 29 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM hosts 18th Annual SoFiE Conference * The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at the University of Macau (UM) and the Society for Financial Econometrics (SoFiE) jointly organised the 18th Annual SoFiE Conference to promote research and foster academic exchange in financial econometrics. The three-day event brought together over 150 scholars from around the world, including a Nobel laureate and those from leading institutions such as the University of Il more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, June 29 -- The University of Northern British Columbia posted the following news release: * * * UNBC joins latest Dimensions Canada cohort * Through the national program aimed at transforming research culture through equity, diversity and inclusion, UNBC will undertake a structured self-assessment, develop an action plan and demonstrate measurable progress toward lasting cultural change. Interim Vice-Provost, Research Dr. Sarah Gray and Equity and Inclusion Manager Mindy Gobbi are engaging the UNBC communi more PR

LONDON, England, June 29 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * First ever dinosaur found in Antarctica described for science The first ever dinosaur fossil found on the Antarctic continent has been described in a new study involving UCL researchers. The fossil, a vertebra, was found on a British Antarctic Survey (BAS) expedition in 1985 but has only recently been recognised as that of a dinosaur. Antarctica has the sparsest dinosaur record of any continent due to its ice cover, making geological explora more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, June 29 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * University contributes to study suggesting Earth harbours far more insect species than previously thought * Groundbreaking new research suggests the Earth harbours a minimum of between 14 and 30 million insect species - far more than the long-standing global estimate of approximately six million. The study was carried out by an international team of experts including Dr Robert Puschendorf, who is originally from Costa Rica but has spent the last 13 y more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 29 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham researchers receive prestigious fellowships for thrombosis and cancer therapy projects Dr Joseph Wragg and Dr Samantha Montague receive Career Development Award from MRC and intermediate fellowship from British Heart Foundation respectively. - Researchers from the University of Birmingham have been awarded prestigious fellowships, which will support important research into thrombosis and cancer therapy. Dr Joseph Wragg, Birmingham Spri more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 30 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham to lead global study to tackle tech-enabled violence against displaced women and girls New international project to track and counter digital gender-based violence affecting forcibly displaced people - A new three-year research project led by the University of Birmingham is building the first evidence base about how technology-facilitated gender-based violence is experienced by people living through conflict, displacement and refuge. T more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 29 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * England's Elective Surgical Hubs managing one in seven procedures Government-funded report evaluated the volume, safety, efficiency and resilience of elective surgical hubs in England - One in seven surgeries for a range of common conditions are now performed in elective surgical hubs across England, helping to reduce pressures on other parts of the NHS, a new research report has found. The report, Evaluating the performance of surgical more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * New way to 'listen' to mini hearts could transform drug development Neil Martin A new sensor that can more easily monitor lab-grown heart tissue aims to speed up drug testing, enable personalised treatments, and reduce reliance on animal experiments. Engineers have developed a new way to monitor how tiny lab-grown human heart tissues beat - by effectively 'listening' to the ripples they create. The research could help accelerate drug  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 29 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham part of a PS1.8 million project to promote healthy work environments and sustainable work * The University of Nottingham is part of a consortium led by Lancaster University in a PS1.8 million project, exploring how to promote sustainable work through healthy psychosocial work environments. The psychosocial work environment refers to organising and managing work in a healthy and fair way, underpinned by a supportive more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, June 29 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * University of Salford exhibition celebrates communities and researchers working together to enrich lives The University of Salford has unveiled a new exhibition on campus, showcasing seven powerful portraits of people from the community who have worked in partnership with the University's researchers. The Heart of the Community exhibition shines a light on the people behind Salford's research, highlighting how lived experience, creativity and  more PR