CAMBRIDGE, England, July 1 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * It takes 25 minutes to 'sync' in a therapy session * New research has discovered the time it takes for a therapist and patient to reach the moment of strongest connection during a therapy session - around 25 minutes. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, is the first to identify how long it can take for heart-rate synchrony to peak during music therapy. Previous studies have shown that heart-rate synchrony between individuals is  more PR

LONDON, England, July 1 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's launches new AI degrees led by world-class experts in the heart of London The University has opened applications for its new undergraduate degree courses in AI, where students get hands-on from the outset, designing and building real AI systems from their first year of study. - The new BSc (Hons) and MSci (Hons) Artificial Intelligence courses at City St George's, University of London have been designed for students who want a  more PR

LONDON, England, July 1 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Research centre wins SEHTA 2026 Business Award Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering with spin out, Crainio Ltd, wins Partnership between Academica & Business Award. By Dr Shamim Quadir, Senior Communications Officer The Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering at City St George's of London recently won the Partnership between Academia & Business Award at this year's SEHTA Business Awards, alongside its spin out company, Crainio Ltd. Wi more PR

LONDON, England, July 1 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Symposium explores the role of convenience stores in building healthier food systems The Centre for Food Policy's annual symposium examined what the UK needs to create a convenience store sector that benefits everyone. - Earlier this month, researchers, policymakers, retailers and public health professionals convened upon the Centre for Food Policy, School of Health & Medical Sciences at City St George's, University of London for its annual sym more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, July 1 -- Dublin City University issued the following news: * * * DCU launches new AI and Digital Futures in Education (AIDE) research centre Dublin City University has launched a new research centre at the DCU Institute of Education dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of how artificial intelligence and technology are shaping the future of education. The Centre for AI and Digital Futures in Education (AIDE) brings together researchers from education, computer science, psychology, data science, languages, and  more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, July 1 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Projects FlowFacade, LOCAL-CAR, and PhaseUP receive ERC Proof of Concept Professors Bas Overvelde, Willem Mulder, and Antoni Forner-Cuenca each receive Euros150,000 to help initiate the commercialization of their ERC-funded research. Smart building facades, hydrogel-nanoparticle immunotherapy, and innovative electrode design for redox flow batteries are the focus of three TU/e projects awarded ERC Proof of Concept grants. Led by Profess more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 1 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * First Africa Data Science Conference held at Wits * The future of AI and data science on the continent must address local context, constraints, opportunities, and aspirations. Africa's first data science conference brought together academics, postgraduate students, early-career researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, innovators, professional bodies, public-sector stakeholders, technology partners, and the wider data scienc more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, July 1 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Five Swansea University researchers chosen for prestigious Welsh Crucible programme * Five outstanding researchers from Swansea University have been selected for the 2026 Welsh Crucible, an award-winning programme to develop the future research leaders of Wales. Each year, 30 researchers across the country are selected to a series of intensive residential skills labs, designed to enhance research impact, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and build internat more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Ways to reduce Legionella risk * Flinders University researchers have identified opportunities to strengthen Legionella risk management across Australia by introducing uniform best practice across all states and territories. Published in BMC Public Health, the study is the first comprehensive comparison of Legionella -related legislation, regulations, codes of practice and policy frameworks across Australia, with New Zealand included as an inte more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 1 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Towards more targeted treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases Professor Jan Steyaert (VIB-VUB) is developing a radically new class of medicines to treat immune and inflammatory diseases. Whereas current standard treatments often shut down the entire immune system, his method very specifically activates our body's own natural braking systems. This fundamental research provides the crucial building blocks for combating diseases much more pr more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, July 1 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * From microaggressions to Indigenous workplace trust: Inside the University of Windsor's CCOR lab By Lindsay Charlton What happens when leaders' ideal impact on their employees doesn't align with employees' experiences? University of Windsor researchers are examining how that gap in self-awareness influences workplace dynamics. The Centre for Culture and Organizational Research (CCOR), led by Dr. Catherine Kwantes, a professor of industrial organizational ps more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 1 -- Tshwane University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Global conference honours TUT's tourism research excellence Dr Njabulo Ndlovu, Postdoctoral Research Fellow from the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) Department of Tourism Management, has received a Best Paper Award at 13th Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management (AHTMM) Conference in Macau, China. This international recognition celebrates innovative research that explores how digital innovation can drive sustainab more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 1 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Did gum disease make us human? New study flips the script on evolution.  Human evolution is generally explained through changes in brain size, locomotion, or tool use, but new research from Wits University suggests that gum disease and changes in facial structure may have been important factors in shaping the evolutionary path that ultimately led to modern humanity. "Periodontal diseases are among the oldest recognised diseases in hu more PR

NEWPORT, England, July 1 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Farmers' slug strike predictions boosted by new research Arable farmers will soon be able to pinpoint where slugs will strike - and target them more precisely - thanks to a Defra-funded project. Data collected by a team of 28 Slug Sleuth farmers and agronomists enabled Professor Keith Walters and his team at Harper Adams University to increase their understanding of slug behaviour, establish a model to predict where slugs will be found in arable fields, and more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, July 2 (TNSrpt) -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * How athletes envisage the future of sport during climate change * There is an urgent need for greater climate action across the sports industry, emphasising the critical role athletes can play in shaping a more sustainable future for sport, according to a new briefing report. A research briefing, Climate change in 2050: How athletes envisage the future of sport, from Cardiff University's Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) has re more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, July 1 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Huntington's Disease: Targeted Light Pulses Improve Motor Function * Huntington's disease is a hereditary disorder caused by a mutation in a single gene, which remains incurable to this day. Patients primarily suffer from a severe loss of motor control, characterized by involuntary, sudden, and unpredictable movements of the arms, legs, face, and trunk. In addition, psychiatric symptoms such as depression, irritability, or aggression are common, more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, July 1 -- Keele University issued 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. The c more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 1 -- Mohawk College issued the following news: * * * Mohawk College Recognized for Employee Listening by McLean & Company Mohawk College recently earned the Verified Employee Listening badge from McLean & Company, a leading HR research and advisory firm. This designation recognizes organizations that demonstrate a commitment to understanding the employee experience through structured, research-backed employee listening practices. By deploying an employee engagement pulse survey delivered by McLean & Company this pas more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * New bioelectronic microdevices enable remote cell stimulation using ultrasound * The UAB and the IMB-CNM have developed microdevices with piezoelectric nanostructures by enable remote, effective, and controlled stimulation of cells. Activated by biomedical ultrasound, these microdevices generate electrical signals capable of inducing cellular responses, thereby opening new avenues for the development of less invasive and more precise more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New research using the James Webb Space Telescope reveals the violent origins of recently quenched galaxies * Researchers have shed new light on why some distant galaxies suddenly stop forming stars. An international team led by astronomers at the University of Nottingham used the James Webb Space Telescope to study a large sample of recently "quenched" galaxies in the distant Universe, observed around 9 billion years ago. "This w more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 2 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New research will enable early detection of Alzheimer's-related brain changes * A Nottingham scientist has secured funding to bring a new technology to fruition that will identify early brain changes of Alzheimer's disease, leading to earlier targeted treatments and prevent treatment progression. Professor Stamatios Sotiropoulos from the University of Nottingham's School of Medicine has secured a 2026 Proof of Concept Grant from the Europea more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Data suggests greater glacial flood risk faced by Bhutan Researchers at Newcastle University have carried out the first comprehensive modelling of glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risk in Bhutan and identified previously unrecognised high-risk lakes. Importantly, the research also identified communities living downstream that are at risk. Published in Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, the team combined advanced flood modelling more PR

SINGAPORE, July 1 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * NTU issues second series of S$1 billion medium-term note programme * NTU Singapore priced the second series of its S$1 billion medium-term note (MTN) programme yesterday. The second issuance on 30 June comprises S$350 million SGD-denominated bonds with a 15-year tenor and a coupon rate of 2.42% per annum. The final orderbook stood in excess of S$500 million from banks, fund managers, insurance companies, government agencies and private banks in Singap more PR

LONDON, England, July 1 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary research excellence recognised with multimillion-euro grant success Two academics from Queen Mary University of London have been awarded grants from the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) for groundbreaking research. The latest funding call saw a record 3,329 proposals submitted to the ERC Advanced Grant scheme. As part of the European Commission's Horizon Europe programme, these grants aim to give exceptional research leaders th more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Researchers identify genetic differences affecting toddler activity levels and discover they are also associated with ADHD A toddler's activity levels are influenced by genetic differences, with some of the same genetic markers also linked to Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to new research from the University of Surrey.  - In the first study of its kind, an international team of scientists, led by Professo more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 1 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Researchers to teens: get to bed - it's good for your blood sugar * "Go to bed!" -it's a phrase most teenagers have heard countless times. For many young people, bedtime is easily pushed aside in favour of Netflix, gaming or just another scroll on their phone. Most already know that sleep is important for concentration, mood and learning. Now, there's new evidence that it matters for metabolic health too. A new study from the University of Copenha more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 1 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Scientists uncover 'mix and match' mechanism for creating new cancer-fighting drugs * A team of researchers at the University of Warwick and Monash University has solved a puzzle that's stumped drug developers for decades: how bacteria naturally create multiple versions of powerful cancer therapies. The breakthrough could accelerate development of new treatments for hard-to-treat cancers. Harnessing bacterial enzymes to create drug variants, a s 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 Antonino Cattaneo The sudden loss of Prof. Antonino Cattaneo on June 29th 2026 has shocked the SISSA community that has lost one of its 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 MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (Cambridge,  more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 1 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news: * * * A space where imagination takes flight': University Chancellor congratulates National Space Centre on 25th anniversary The University of Leicester's Chancellor has paid tribute to the National Space Centre on the 25th anniversary of the iconic city landmark that was born from its research. Award-winning scientist and broadcaster Dame Dr Maggie Aderin has recorded a special birthday message to mark 25 years since the National Space Centre's launch on 3 more PR

LONDON, England, July 1 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Special UCL-Eisai neurodegenerative disease drug development partnership extended again A special partnership between UCL and a Japanese pharmaceutical firm which is investigating new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's has been extended to 2030. University College London (UCL) and Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito) have signed a new agreement to extend their long-standing collaboration in  more PR

HAIFA, Israel, July 1 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Prof. Debbie Lindell Elected to the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) * Prof. Debbie Lindell of the Technion's Faculty of Biology has been elected to membership in the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). EMBO members are recognized for their outstanding achievements in the life sciences. According to EMBO Director Fiona Watt, EMBO membership celebrates their achievements and creativity. Prof. Lindell, a more PR

HAIFA, Israel, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Receive Prestigious IEEE Award for Breakthrough in Omnidirectional Control of Electromagnetic Waves * A paper by Technion researchers has received the prestigious R.W.P. King Award from the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S), part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world's largest professional organization for electrical and electronics engineers. The R.W.P. King Aw more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, June 30 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Teresa Cabre and Xavier Navarro, members of the UAB Scientific Integrity Committee Teresa Cabre, lecturer in the Department of Catalan Studies, and Xavier Navarro, lecturer in the Department of Cellular Biology, Physiology and Immunology, have been elected members of the UAB's Scientific Integrity Committee. The Spanish Research Ethics Committee (CEEI) recently published a document with guidelines on how to create and operate research integr more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, July 1 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TU Eindhoven advocates for a highly connected European semiconductor ecosystem Bringing along the research and Brainport partners of our own Future Chips ecosystem, TU/e hosted a symposium aimed at EU policymakers. How can Europe strengthen its strategic relevance in the field of semiconductors? Not by striving to do everything ourselves, but by making targeted investments in those parts of the value chain where Europe can make a global more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 1 -- Tshwane University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TUT student innovator turns agricultural waste into award-winning 'biomulchies' Onndinadaho Rasilwela, a member of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme's (SWEEP) bioplastic innovation has won first prize at the 2026 Green Youth Indaba, taking home R150 000 in cash for a project that transforms sugarcane bagasse and maize stalk into biodegradable mulching plastic. This innovation could change t more PR

LONDON, England, July 1 (TNSrpt) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * School smartphone bans are overly simplistic and not supported by young people Outright smartphone bans in schools are likely to be ineffective and undermine students' trust without addressing core issues like harmful online content, cyberbullying and addictive platform design, a new UCL report finds. The study found a consensus across students, parents and teachers recognising the distraction and disruption smartphones can cause in the classr more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, July 2 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * New Research Unit Funded by the DFG: Investigating the Molecular Machines at the Heart of Gene Expression University of Bayreuth to coordinate national consortium investigating the fundamental mechanisms of gene transcription. The German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) has approved funding for a new Research Unit (FOR 6037) dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms that control transcription - the first and m more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, July 1 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * New edition of the Science Shop Courant is out Is sustainability really expensive? How do we get rid of PFAS? Is there a need for more vegan food in nursing homes? These and all kinds of other questions are addressed in the latest edition of the Science Shop Courant, where various Science Shop projects from the past year are highlighted. The Science Shops raise scientific questions from residents and civil society organisations that d more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Leicester issued the following news: * * * Study finds a 'balanced' immune response in the lungs is key to protection from developing Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial infection often thought to be a relic of the Victorian era, is on the rise in the UK and across the world. Like many other infectious diseases, the TB bacteria are transmitted from one person to another by coughing. An early view of the immune responses in the lungs of people that have recently been exposed t more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 1 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester research supports major WHO update on global air pollution A researcher from The University of Manchester has contributed to a major World Health Organization (WHO) update revealing that global progress on reducing air pollution has slowed, with low- and middle-income countries continuing to face the greatest risks. The new estimates, published by the WHO as part of its monitoring of the UN Sustainable Development G more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * 'Ragebait' culture on social media exposed in new study A new study has revealed how social media creators are turning anger into entertainment, and what that means for public debate. Research by Dr Nicholas John from The University of Manchester and Dr CJ Reynolds from the University of Copenhagen has explored the rise of 'ragebait' - content deliberately designed to provoke anger - and how it is reshaping the way audiences engage  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 1 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Major discovery reveals untold story behind career revival of D. H. Lawrence A previously unpublished letter by D. H. Lawrence, discovered by researchers from The University of Manchester, reveals the crucial role played by a radical publisher in rescuing the future author of Lady Chatterley's Lover from one of the lowest points in his career. The letter was uncovered in the archive of C. W. Daniel - a radical Tolstoyan who was also a pacifi more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 1 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Innovative soft robotic heart offers new way to study disease and test life-saving devices Neil Martin UNSW researchers have developed a soft robotic model of the human heart that can mimic disease and provide a realistic environment for testing the next generation of cardiac devices. Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a fully synthetic soft robotic heart that reproduces the complex movements and internal structures of the human heart, op more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 1 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * University of Plymouth and Curtin University 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 respectfully - have put pen to paper on a new Memorandum of Understanding.  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * New research reveals the motivations and tactics used by call centre fraudsters University of Portsmouth led study exposes the reality of call centre fraud in India - and how victims in the UK and beyond are being targeted * Call centre fraud in India is seen as a lucrative role, enabling fraudsters to live 'western lifestyles' * This type of fraud isn't particularly high-tech - it is carried out via simple tools, remote access and manipu more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Why Barbie's iconic speech became a cultural moment and what Aristotle has to do with it Turns out there's a reason Gloria's monologue in the 2023 film hit so hard, and it has been making speeches unforgettable for thousands of years * The speech worked because of a trick so old it predates cinema by about 2,400 years - and once you see it, you'll notice it everywhere * It wasn't just what Gloria said - it was how she said it - the words  more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 2 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * New EU platform shows how remote work is changing where Europeans live Remote work could help narrow the gap between Europe's cities and its countryside, and research involving the University of Surrey is giving policymakers the evidence to decide how. Surrey is one of six use-case regions in R-Map, a three-year Horizon Europe project worth EUR3 million examining how remote working arrangements affect Europe's urban-rural divide. The project has  more PR

HOBART, Australia, July 1 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Australian Federal Police recognises fight against child exploitation Researchers from across the University of Tasmania have been recognised by the Australian Federal Police for their work countering online child exploitation. Projects led by Professor Jeremy Prichard, Associate Professor Joel Scanlan, Associate Professor Jim Sauer and Dr Rebecca Bradfield were recipients of the AFP's Human Exploitation Partnership Recognition Initiative. The initiati more PR

HOBART, Australia, July 2 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Landmark study provides new understanding of Tasmania's iconic Sand Flathead A landmark study has provided the clearest understanding yet of how Tasmania's iconic Sand Flathead populations have changed over time, establishing the scientific foundation needed to support future assessment, monitoring and recovery of the state's most important recreational fishery. The report, Developing a cost-effective monitoring regime and stock assessment for  more PR

HOBART, Australia, July 2 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Major funding boost for osteoarthritis research in Tasmania The University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research has been awarded a $5 million grant to conduct research into improved access to high-quality care for knee and hip osteoarthritis in Tasmania. The grant, awarded by the Australian Government through the Medical Research Future Fund, will be led by Associate Professor Dawn Aitken. "Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arth more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 1 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Why taking a sick day depends on more than being sick As winter illness spreads and households face cost-of-living pressure, many Australians cannot treat a sick day as a simple health decision. They may be too sick to work - but their job is too insecure to stay home. Key takeaways * UTS-led research shows that casual and fixed-term Australian workers take an average of three fewer sick days each year than permanent employees. * Researchers more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 1 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * UTS recognised for flexible and inclusive work practices University earns national recognition for embedding flexibility and inclusion across its workforce. Key takeaways * UTS has earned its fifth SAGE Cygnet Award, recognising progress in embedding flexible and inclusive work practices across the university. * Flexible work is becoming normalised as part of everyday university life, supported by better communication and practical guidance.  more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, July 1 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * UWindsor professor recognized for decades of IEEE leadership and service By Lindsay Charlton Technology that improves lives depends not only on innovation, but on the people who mentor future engineers, build professional networks and help connect research to real-world needs. That commitment to advancing technology for the public good has earned University of Windsor engineering professor Mohammed Khalid the 2026 M.B. Broughton Central Canada Merit Award fr more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 1 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB glaciologist Harry Zekollari wins the prestigious FWO Climate Prize 2026 Professor Harry Zekollari, a glaciologist at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), will be one of three laureates to receive the 2026 Scientific Prize for Climate Research from the Belgian Science Fund (FWO). The biennial prize recognises his groundbreaking research into the evolution of glaciers in a warming climate and his strong commitment to sharing these scient more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 1 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick soars into top five universities in student-led rankings * The University of Warwick is ranked 5th overall in the latest StudentCrowd University Awards, climbing 4 places, as judged by the students themselves. Alongside its top five overall ranking, Warwick also improved its position for 'Clubs and Societies', rising to 6 th, and for 'Careers Service', climbing to 11 th. The University of Warwick ranked in the following categories in th more PR