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Research & Education - International Colleges Newsletter for 2026-06-30 ( 14 items )  
"AI is fundamentally changing the way we work" (10)
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

3D-printed suit for cyborg insects extends operations underwater (10)
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

ARU receives PS4.8m to boost innovation in the NHS (10)
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

CDU launches search for next Vice-Chancellor and President (10)
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 University joins Lotus Cars Hethel Performance Hub to accelerate automotive innovation (10)
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

Flinders opens hi-tech simulation suite to train nurses, health workers (10)
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

Nurse practitioner-led group health visits aim to improve access to diabetes care in Prince Edward Island (10)
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

Ontario Tech University extends Dr. Steven Murphy's term as as President and Vice-Chancellor (10)
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

SFU ranks among world's Top 10 for climate action and sustainable cities (10)
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

Sporting alumni honoured at Leeds Beckett University Sport Hall of Fame 2026 (10)
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

UAEU Board of Trustees Holds Its First Meeting of 2026 (10)
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

UNBC joins latest Dimensions Canada cohort (10)
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

University of Nottingham part of a PS1.8 million project to promote healthy work environments and sustainable work (10)
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

University of Salford Exhibition Celebrates Communities and Researchers Working Together to Enrich Lives (10)
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