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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: * * * 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

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

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

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