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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (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

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

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