GLASGOW, Scotland, June 30 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * 3,000-year-old Irish Bronze Age site may be one of Europe's earliest 'town-like' settlements * A major prehistoric centre in Ireland was among the first large, organised settlements to develop in Western Europe more than 3,000 years ago, new research reveals. A study, published today in Antiquity, identifies Haughey's Fort, near Armagh in Northern Ireland, as the focal point of a vast and carefully planned landscape where settlement, craft production  more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, June 30 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Academics researching LGBTQ+ topics face hostility and career risks, study finds * They say all publicity is good publicity, but new research has revealed the significant challenges academics researching LGBTQ+ topics face when bringing their work into the public eye. Public engagement and impact activities are a key expectation of a successful academic career, but the research shows this can come at a considerable personal and professional cost, affecting rese more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 30 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * African genetic data could change how essential medicines are prescribed * A Wits-led policy brief shows that more than 10% of essential medicines may require pharmacogenomic guidance. This has implications for regulation, procurement, manufacturing and patient safety across Africa. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how a person's genetic makeup affects their body's response to medications. The dosage information for drugs used i more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, June 30 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Alive and kicking - walking footballers defy stereotypes and show fitness is for everyone * Older people are defying stereotypes of ageing by playing walking football, research from Cardiff University shows. Dr Gareth Thomas, of the School of Social Sciences, carried out 65 anonymous interviews with older men and women playing walking football, a variation of running football (or soccer) targeted at people, particularly men, aged 50 and above. Walking footbal more PR

AALTO, Finland, June 30 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * All of Aalto in one programme: the new Bachelor's Programme in Technology, Business and Design starts in 2027 The programme suits curious students with multiple interests. After a shared first year, students specialise in technology, business or design, while also learning to share their expertise with specialists from other fields - Aalto University will launch a new English-language bachelor's programme, the Bachelor's Programme in Technology, Business  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 30 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Avoid intentional screen time for under-twos, researchers recommend * The iADDICT group of researchers from four UK universities recommends that under-twos should not receive any intentional, regular screen time * The team includes Aston University's Professor James Wolffsohn and Dr Amy Sheppard * Digital screen time for under-twos is associated with long-term impacts on health and quality of life, and limited benefits. - Using screens during the first 1,00 more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 29 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Bike infrastructure is expanding in Canada, but access remains uneven * Children and older adults are consistently less likely to live near bike lanes, finds a new study that mapped cycling infrastructure in three Canadian cities over a decade. The McGill-led research analyzed census data for Montreal, Vancouver and Victoria. Across all three cities, neighbourhoods with a higher proportion of children (under 15) and older adults (65+) were located fart more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 30 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Breast milk gives certain gut bacteria a head start * Research from DTU and Rigshospitalet shows that sugars in breast milk play an important role in the development of the gut microbiota, during weaning or transition from breast milk to solid food. Peter Aagaard Brixen Breast milk helps shape the gut microbiota for longer than previously thought. Researchers from DTU and Rigshospitalet have discovered that sugars in breast milk, whi more PR

BATH, England, June 30 -- Bath Spa University issued the following news: * * * BSU Disability Service Team wins national award for outstanding contributions Bath Spa University's Disability Service Team has been recognised by the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP) with the award for Outstanding Contribution to Disability Services at the 2026 NADP conference on 12 June. The NADP is the professional association for disability and inclusivity practitioners in further and higher education. Each year it recognises one disab more PR

LONDON, England, June 30 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's to deliver innovative genomics education package to upskill NHS workforce educators The School of Health & Medical Sciences (SHMS) at City St George's has been awarded a contract by NHS England to create an innovative education development package called the Genomics Pedagogy Scheme (GPedS). - Led by Dr Saranne Weller (pictured right), Reader in Higher Education Practice and Development and Dr Kate Everett (pictured below), Re more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 30 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Conflict increases food prices in far-flung locations, study finds * Fighting along key transport routes pushes up food prices in areas far away from the conflict itself, according to a new study. Researchers examined the price of maize and other staples during the war in Somalia between government forces and Al-Shabaab, an Islamist terrorist group. They found that despite the fighting being concentrated in the Southwest of the country, the i more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, June 30 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * CUHK establishes long-term partnerships in archaeology with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Advancing Silk Road research and revealing connections between ancient civilisations - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has recently signed Memorandums of Understanding and research cooperation agreements with three leading archaeological research institutions from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, formally establishing a long-term collaborative p more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 30 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtin health research secures $13 million to help young West Aussies * Curtin University health researchers will share in more than $13 million to go towards projects to benefit Western Australian children after receiving Stan Perron Charitable Foundation People Grant funding. Led by researchers from the Curtin School of Population Health, enAble Institute, Curtin Medical School, Curtin School of Nursing and Curtin School of Allied Health, the 11 proj more PR

BATH, England, June 30 -- 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

MUNICH, Germany, June 30 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Five ERC grants awarded to TUM researchers * ERC Proof of Concept funding for medical applications and nanocoatings A newly discovered receptor could form the basis for a diabetes therapy. Physical principles underlying vascular networks are enabling the development of new sensors to study thrombosis. A modified signaling molecule activates the body's immune defenses in the fight against cancer - these are three of the five projects by TUM rese more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, July 1 (TNSxrep) -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Australians voice outlook and rising impact of wicked problems * In the latest findings from a major national study, Flinders University has revealed new insights into Australians' top concerns and how these hot button issues are increasingly impacting their lives. The 2026 Wicked Problems Report also introduces - for the first time - a national measure of happiness and optimism, revealing differences across states and territories. Drawing on more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 30 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Four UdeM luminaries honoured with an Order of Canada Three professors and a law graduate have had their outstanding contributions recognized by receiving one of Canada's most prestigious honours. By Camille Carrier Belleau On June 26, the Governor General of Canada, Louise Arbour, announced the latest appointments to the Order of Canada. Among the recipients are Universite de Montreal professors Michel Bouvier, Carol more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 30 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Georgeta Ion receives the Spiru Haret Award for Education and Environment * Georgeta Ion, professor in the Department of Applied Pedagogy at the UAB and vice-dean of Students and Internationalisation at the Faculty of Education, was awarded the Spiru Haret Award for Education and Environment at the thirteenth edition of the National Grand Lodge of Romania awards. Ion, who is also associate professor at the West University of Timisoara, rec more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, June 30 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Chain reaction in cells may be driving low energy in ME/CFS patients In a world first, Griffith University researchers have identified a key immune cell dysfunction in people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), offering new clues on the condition. The study addressed a critical question: Are the mitochondrial deficits reported by other researchers a downstream consequence of the ion channel and calcium abnormalities  more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, June 30 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Professor Raffaella Ocone recognised in Royal Academy of Engineering's 50for50 series A leading Heriot-Watt professor has featured in the Royal Academy of Engineering's prestigious 50for50 photographic series, celebrating 50 Fellows whose work has helped address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Professor Raffaella Ocone, Chair of Chemical Engineering at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering, was photographed by Jude Vidal, as part of a seri more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, June 30 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Professor Robert Thomson to receive The Princess Royal Silver Medal The Royal Academy of Engineering is to award the prestigious Princess Royal Silver Medal to Professor Robert Thomson FREng, Professor of Photonics at Heriot-Watt University. Professor Thomson is one of only three leading UK engineers being awarded the prestigious medal, which celebrates an outstanding personal contribution made to UK engineering by an early to mid-career engineer, less t more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, June 30 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Scientists develop healthier sausage rolls without sacrificing flaky pastry Professor Stephen Euston and Dr Hector Mora Gallego from the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences are working with industry collaborators New Food Innovation and AB Mauri, to develop a new way to cut the saturated fat in the layered dough used in sausage rolls. If it works, it could significantly reduce the amount of saturated fat in everyday pastries. The team has been f more PR

HATFIELD, England, June 30 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * Herts professor of AI uses expertise to fight poverty and bring reliable power to remote Nigerian communities Communities in some of the most remote parts of Nigeria are gaining access to affordable, reliable electricity for the first time, thanks to a new solar-powered device created by researchers at the University of Hertfordshire. The Powerbox SE, developed by Hertfordshire Business School in partnership with local Nigerian manufacturers, prov more PR

HONG KONG, June 29 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed's 2nd 'Hong Kong InnoHealth Cup' connects Greater Bay Area and local secondary school students to unleash potential in medical innovation * The LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council successfully concluded the 2nd 'Hong Kong InnoHealth Cup' on Saturday, 27 June, marking another major step forward in nurturing the next generation of healthcare innovation talent. Buil more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, June 30 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Humans trained to spot AI faces in the battle against deepfake fraud * Humans have been successfully trained to spot AI-generated faces in a study led by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) Emotions and Faces Lab. AI-generated deepfake faces have become so realistic that it is difficult for people to tell them apart from photos of real humans, contributing to increases in AI-related fraud. "Training on visual a more PR

LEEDS, England, June 30 (TNSrpt) -- Leeds Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Experts call for better guidance for parents as research reveals risks of digital screen use for children under two A world-first study investigating digital screen use within the first 1001 critical days - from pregnancy to two years old - calls for better guidance for parents and more thorough assessments of the risks screen time can pose to babies and infants. Commissioned by the 1001 Critical Days Foundation, a comprehensive review of global re more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 30 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Ideas with impact: UNSW research on show in Canberra Ashleigh Steele UNSW was in the national spotlight at Parliament House, with dozens of researchers sharing the ideas and innovations shaping Australia's future. Less than two weeks after being named Australia's leading university, more than 40 researchers from UNSW Sydney met federal politicians and key decision-makers in Canberra at the fourth annual Parliament House Showcase. The event hi more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, June 30 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele announces honorary graduates for summer graduation ceremonies * An F1 doctor, an internationally renowned biophysicist, and a leading Japanese expert on cherry blossom trees are among the guests set to receive honorary degrees at Keele University's summer graduation ceremonies this year. The University is awarding six honorary degrees at its summer graduation ceremonies this year, honouring six inspirational people in recognition of their exceptiona more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, June 30 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele researcher secures funding to help treat war-related burn injuries in Ukraine * A Keele University scientist has secured international funding for research that could help improve treatment for patients suffering severe burn injuries caused by the war in Ukraine. Dr Oksana Kehoe has partnered with researchers at Ternopil National Medical University, in Ukraine, on a project investigating innovative cell-free regenerative therapies for burn wounds.  more PR

LONDON, England, June 30 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Pharmacy academic provides expertise to two parliament inquiries into innovation in the NHS and food and weight management A pharmacy academic from Kingston University has provided special expertise to the UK Parliament on two key Health and Social Care Committee inquiries. The first examined how artificial intelligence could help develop personalised medicine in the NHS while the second looked at obesity rates in the UK and what treatments and interventi more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, June 30 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * University reflects on new strategy in times of geopolitical and digital change Geopolitical tensions, the rise of AI, declining student numbers... How should Leiden University respond? At the Strategic Conference on 25 June, university leaders, students and staff discussed the direction the university should take in the years ahead. An impression in words and pictures. It was a sweltering day, with fans waving as participants discussed the major challeng more PR

BATH, England, June 30 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * LHGP calls on the government to expand scope of food advertising rules to better protect children * The UK is facing an obesity crisis that is taking a heavy toll on children's health. In 2023 to 2024, more than one in five children in Year 6 were living with obesity, and rates are even higher in the most deprived communities. Advertising plays a well-documented role in shaping what children eat. The Local Health and Global Profits (LHGP) research consortium more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 30 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Marije Hogeveen appointed as professor of Choreographing Chaos: The Art and Science of Emergency Teamwork * Neonatologist Marije Hogeveen has been appointed as professor of Choreographing Chaos: The Art and Science of Emergency Teamwork at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. Her mission is clear: to improve outcomes for critically ill patients by bringing together education, research, and care in the field of emergency care skills - more PR

SACKVILLE, New Brunswick, June 30 -- Mount Allison University issued the following news: * * * Mount Allison and NBCC sign agreement for Business Degree pathway program Agreement creates route from NBCC's Business Administration Accounting diploma to Mount Allison's Bachelor of Commerce degree - Mount Allison University and New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) have signed a new agreement that will create a more direct pathway for NBCC Business Administration Accounting diploma graduates to achieve a Bachelor of Commerce from Mount Alliso more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 30 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Murdoch University and WestPride Archives recognised for SBLGBTIQA+ Inclusion * Murdoch University has been awarded its second Silver Award in Pride in Diversity's Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Awards, achieving its highest ever result in the index. Murdoch University was awarded a Silver Award for sector-leading gender affirmation leave, improved IT systems for trans and gender diverse community members, an engaged Senior Leadership Team who cha more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 30 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * New funding to test the power of storytelling in cancer care * L to R: Laura Nichol, Alison Brown, Lori Delaney, and Gillian Shirreffs. Laura, Alison and Gillian along with Lori helped to co-create and act in the play with a range of people with lived experience of cancer. Credit Martin Shields A Waiting Game, a verbatim play drawn from breast cancer testimonies, has secured funding to explore its therapeutic potential for people living with all cance more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Not all green space is equal: New framework highlights overlooked ecological factors in nature prescribing * A new study led by Swansea University argues that the health benefits of nature-based healthcare may depend not only on access to green space, but also on the biodiversity and ecological quality of the environments involved. The findings, published in Environmental Research Letters (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ae803f), ch more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, June 30 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Plymouth and Curtin to collaborate on research and teaching initiatives * The University of Plymouth and Curtin University have signed an agreement that formalises four decades of working collaboratively, and lays out plans for a range of impactful research and teaching initiatives. The two universities - located in coastal cities in the UK and Australia respectively - have put pen to paper on a new Memorandum of Understanding. It covers activities more PR

BATH, England, June 30 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * PS7.6 million CEREBRIS project set to advance neurological care with next-generation AI * Neurological diseases represent the leading cause of ill health and disability in Europe and globally, placing a huge burden on healthcare systems and societies. Responding to this urgent need for faster, more precise and more personalised approaches to care, CEREBRIS has officially launched. This is a new European collaborative project led by the Bath Institute for the more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 30 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT and Metro North Health awarded $1.47 million to partner in tackling hospital access block Researchers from QUT and staff at Metro North Health and Clinical Excellence Queensland will partner on a new project to address hospital flow, with $1,474,488.80 awarded through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Projects funding scheme. Access block contributes significantly to emergency department overcrowdin more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, June 30 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Searching for the next Higgs boson: SFU team drives global effort to boost science experiment at Large Hadron Collider * by Sam Smith SFU/Sam Smith Simon Fraser University researchers are driving Canada's involvement on a major upgrade of the renowned ATLAS experiment as scientists seek to enhance our understanding of the universe. Deep within a high-tech lab at SFU's Burnaby campus, researchers are assembling new detector components for the more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, June 30 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Sick bees smell different * Honey bees infected with a gut parasite smell different, which could allow bee colonies to detect disease and influence behaviour inside the hive, finds new research. A team from Cardiff University have uncovered new information about Vairimorpha infection in bees, showing that the parasite which causes gut infection changes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions - causing infected bees to smell different to the healthy colony.  more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, June 30 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * SISSA mourns the passing of Professor Cattaneo * The sudden loss of Prof. Antonino Cattaneo on June 29th 2026 has shocked the SISSA community, especially the field of neuroscience at the School, which has lost one of his most prestigious members. Born in Pisa 72 years ago, Antonino studied physics in Rome at La Sapienza and later worked with Cesar Milstein and Michael Neuberger at the  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, June 30 -- The University of Portsmouth posted the following news: * * * New university alliance to drive jobs and business growth across the South Six universities across the south of England have joined a landmark partnership to help make research work for business and communities - The University of Portsmouth, Southampton Solent University, the University of Chichester, Health Sciences University, Arts University Bournemouth and the University of Winchester will create a Shared Virtual Technology Transfer Office (S more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 29 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Study reveals how genome is organised in 3D during germ cell formation across evolutionary time * A research team led by the UAB has revealed how the genome is reorganised in 3D during male germ cell formation in vertebrates, leading to important new insights in understanding how biodiversity is generated and maintained. The article, published in Nature Communications, analyses species with a common origin dating back over 350 million years. more PR

MUNICH, Germany, June 30 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Study reveals privacy risks in medical AI * Attackers can extract information about individual patients from AI models AI models - for example, those used for cancer detection - are trained on patients' health data. Even the mere fact that personal data has been incorporated into a model can have negative consequences for those affected if this information falls into the wrong hands. In "Nature", a research team now shows that, using the right  more PR

BATHURST, Australia, June 30 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians. What are the online warning signs? * Research shows that youth, aged 13 to 24, may show worrying signs about their mental health via their social media. Here is what to look for online. * Research of regional Australian youth, aged 13 to 24 years, aims to understand how youth suicidality shows up in online spaces * Researchers have noted warning signs for parents, teachers and car more PR

HAIFA, Israel, June 30 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Win Prestigious EU "Proof of Concept" Grants * Technion researchers Prof. Moran Bercovici, Prof. Graham de Ruiter, and Prof. Michael Krueger have been awarded ERC Proof of Concept (ERCPoC) grants by the European Research Council (ERC). These prestigious grants support the translation of frontier research into practical applications and commercial opportunities, including the creation of startup companies. The grants  more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, June 30 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Emerging technologies at the heart of new research centre shaping the future of education Teesside University has launched a pioneering Centre for Future Facing Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, placing emerging technologies at the forefront of educational innovation. The centre will reimagine learning experiences through world-class research, interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice on digital technolo more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 30 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB leads a project to create a European network of experts in knowledge valorisation * Three research projects in which the UAB is involved have secured funding in the latest call for proposals under the European Union's Horizon Europe programme: 'Widening participation and spreading excellence'. One of these projects, VALORAI (European AI-Powered Network for Strategic Knowledge Valorisation Intermediaries), will be coordinated by the U more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Two Surrey computer science experts appointed to national advisory roles to shape UK technology policy * Two computer science experts at the University of Surrey have been appointed to national advisory roles that will help shape UK research, innovation and digital technology policy. Credit: DSIT Professor John Collomosse and Professor Nishanth Sastry have both been elected to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's (DSIT) Col more PR

MACAU, China, June 30 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM, University of Cambridge hold second interdisciplinary forum * The 2nd Clare Hall, University of Cambridge - University of Macau Forum 2026, jointly organised by the University of Macau (UM) and Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, was held in the UK on 22 and 23 June. Following the inaugural forum hosted by UM in 2025, this year's forum took place at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. The event further strengthened the long-standing academic partnership  more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, June 30 -- The University of Northern British Columbia posted the following news release: * * * UNBC Professor receives Polar Medal for advancing understanding of Canada's North and the Arctic * Political Science Professor Dr. Gary Wilson is UNBC's first recipient of this prestigious national award, recognizing a distinguished career dedicated to strengthening knowledge of northern governance, politics and Indigenous-state relations, and to elevating the voices and experiences of northern communities. Dr.  more PR

LONDON, England, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Childbirth is not uniquely difficult to humans The tight fit of a baby's head through a mother's birth canal, which causes great difficulty in childbirth, is not unique to humans, as previously understood. - Instead, some small-bodied primate babies have heads almost twice as large as their mothers' pelvic space, a new study led by UCL researchers has found. The findings, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, challenge the theory of an e more PR

ESSEX, England, June 30 -- The University of Essex Institute for Social and Economic Research issued the following news: * * * Loneliness, isolation and social connection among boys and young men in England A new Department for Culture, Media and Sport research study has used data from Understanding Society, the UK Household Longitudinal Study, led by a team of scientific experts at ISER, to provide evidence for improving social connection for those most at risk of loneliness and its harmful consequences. "Drawing on robust national survey  more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, June 30 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Publication RUG Annual Report 2025 The annual report 2025 of the University of Groningen is online. In this, the University of Groningen is accountable in text and figures for the policy pursued in 2025 and the use of the national contribution. In addition to education, research and impact, the report deals with integral safety, student welfare and internationalisation. The financial situation and necessary cuts are receiving a lot  more PR

LEICESTER, England, June 30 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news: * * * Growing use of psychedelics outside medical system prompts major UK study Growing numbers of people are turning to psychedelic drugs to treat serious health conditions outside the medical system, prompting a study into the risks and realities of their use by the University of Leicester and the University of Exeter. Researchers say that substances such as psilocybin, LSD and MDMA are already being used by millions of people globally seeking relief f more PR

MANCHESTER, England, June 30 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * The University of Manchester Library launches Imagine2035 A decade-long vision to redefine what a 21st-century research library can be - The University of Manchester Library today publishes Imagine2035, its ten-year vision for the period 2026 to 2035. Developed over a year of engagement with almost 200 colleagues, Imagine2035 has been shaped by listening to students, researchers and partners across the University and beyo more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 30 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Telepathic device set to remove communication barrier for people with impaired speech A University of Melbourne startup is developing a brain computer interface, designed to help people with impaired speech communicate simply by using their thoughts. Many Australians living with neurological disorders, such as motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, experience speech difficulties and may lose their ability to speak. There are limited technol more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Is TikTok a reliable source of information on torn ACLs? By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux An UdeM research team assesses rehabilitation exercise videos on the social-media platform for anterior cruciate ligament injuries, widely occurring in sports. A 16-year-old footballer twists his knee mid-tackle. He's diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Before seeing his physical therapist or asking his doc more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 1 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham archive tells the story of Clumber House's lost grandeur in new National Trust exhibition * Academics and archivists from the University of Nottingham have teamed up with the National Trust to launch a new exhibition series - to tell the tale of Clumber House from its heyday to eventual demolition in the 1930s - in the Discovery Centre at Clumber Park, in the heart of the historic North Nottinghamshire landscape. C more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Call for inclusive approach to smart mouthguard data New University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka research shows head knock data collected from smart mouthguards is run through a model that does not account for people of different sex, age and size. Taking a one-size-fits-all approach to analysing data from smart mouthguards may mean serious injuries are missed, a new University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka-led study shows. The m more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, June 30 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * University of Windsor reappoints Faculty of Human Kinetics Dean for second term By Kate Hargreaves Dr. Linda Rohr will serve a second five-year term as Dean of the Faculty of Human Kinetics beginning July 1. "I am thrilled to continue to champion the blue and gold. I look forward to growing our impact, from research and scholarly endeavours, to campus wellness and community engagement," said Rohr of her reappointment. In her first term, Dr. Rohr provided more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, June 30 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Learning and resistance in the age of AI: Keynote to explore educational ethics By Kate Hargreaves Dr. Lauren Bialystok never wanted to research artificial intelligence (AI). "I feel like AI chose me more than I chose it," she says. However, with the ubiquity of AI, including in her field of education, Bialystok found herself drawn to the topic. "I've seen changes over the last few years that portend such enormous shifts in what education is for and h more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Unpaid carers who grieve before bereavement could get dedicated support for the first time * The first dedicated support tool for unpaid carers who grieve for an older person they care for before they have died is being developed by a team led by the University of Surrey. Grief before bereavement is a form of distress that affects an estimated one in four carers, which is rarely recognised and almost entirely unsupported. The 18-month study, fu more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, June 30 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI awards 2026 research grants to faculty members * UPEI awarded research grants totalling $102,702 to 15 faculty members in 2026. Five faculty members received internal research grants (IRG); six received Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Explore research grants (SERG); and four received Levesque human health internal research grants. "Congratulations to the faculty members who received t more PR

BATH, England, June 30 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Using brain technology, awareness is detected in unresponsive patients * A new approach for identifying signs of hidden awareness in people who cannot speak or move after severe brain injury has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Bath. The system detects patterns of brain activity through a wearable headset using an advanced application of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Across multiple experimental sessions, the researchers h more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 30 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * Vannini's class is a beach (or at least it can be if you want). * Learn more about the Master of Arts in Professional Communication. Students are often surprised to learn that Dr. Phillip Vannini really does mean anywhere when he says they can attend class from wherever they are. The gym. The beach. While walking the dog. During their morning commute. Even in the airport after watching a World Cup soccer game. And it's not just that they can more PR

LONDON, Canada, June 30 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western Indigenous Student Fellowship recipients champion representation in library science, archival research Master of library and information science students decolonize materials, practices By Lauren daSilva After years pursuing higher education, Olivia Couchie and Savannah Simon both found they were often the only Indigenous person in the room. That discovery inspired them to advocate for Indigenous representation in academic and archival work. "It's impo more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 29 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Why shoppers may still feel ripped off under new supermarket price gouging laws * From 1 July, Coles and Woolworths face fines of up to $10 million for item prices which are significantly excessive against the cost of supply. An RMIT expert explains why this will be difficult to enforce in practice, and even harder to win back the trust of customers. Associate Professor Meg Elkins, School of Economics, Finance  more PR

GUILFORD, England, June 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Women hold just 3% of jobs in tourism's biggest transport sector, global study finds * Women remain vastly underrepresented in tourism transport jobs worldwide, making up just three per cent of land passenger transport workers (such as bus and train staff) in countries with available data, according to a University of Surrey-led report. Commissioned by UN Tourism and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), the Global Report on Wo more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 30 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * World Cup research reveals strategy to give teams a penalty-shootout edge * One of football's most iconic moments - the penalty shootout - may be far more strategic than previously thought with new research challenging the notion that the team kicking first holds a major advantage. University of Queensland researchers have analysed hundreds of elite international penalties and mathematically simulated millions of shootout scenarios to reveal team more PR