PERTH, Australia, July 2 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented - but change is needed * Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, low education or social isolation, but new Curtin University research suggests current public health approaches are falling short of driving real behaviour change. A major international review published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity has found while large-sca more PR

LONDON, England, July 2 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial Inspires scholarship programme launched in Singapore by President Imperial Inspires, the university's biggest ever scholarship programme for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, was launched by the President during a visit to Singapore. The sector-leading scholarship programme is designed to support talented students to access an Imperial education and join a community harnessing science and technology to tackle some of the world's greates more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 2 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Murdoch University leads Australian-African collaboration to build climate resilience in higher education * Murdoch University is leading an international collaboration bringing together universities across Australia, Ghana and Mauritius to strengthen climate resilience. Murdoch University is leading an international collaboration bringing together universities across Australia, Ghana and Mauritius to strengthen climate resilience and help the higher education more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, July 2 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * New quantum communication network protects data now and in the future * Starting today, a new secure communication network based on the exchange of so-called quantum keys will connect four ministries and a government agency. The security of the network is based on the laws of quantum physics, making it immune to hacker breaches. A new network for secure data transfer using quantum technology has gone into operation today. The network  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 30 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * New research from Aston University shows scale of challenges facing ethnic minority led-business start-ups * EMPOWER project was led by the Centre for Personal Financial Wellbeing at Aston University * Ethnic minority entrepreneurs often face ongoing barriers to external finance and suitable business support * A new Empower Hub website has been launched to offer tailored advice for ethnic minority-led businesses. - New research from Aston University reveals more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 2 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Robbert Krebbers appointed professor of Programming Languages * As of June 1, 2026, Robbert Krebbers has been appointed professor of Programming Languages at the Faculty of Science. The research of Krebbers' group focusses on making software safe and secure through mathematical proofs. His group is working on understanding the semantics of widely used programming languages such as Rust, C and OCaml, without shying away from the dirty details such as p more PR

GEELONG, Australia, July 1 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * STEM education experts map out science education fit for the future * A group of internationally regarded science education experts are calling for a revamp of science curriculum to prevent young people falling behind on the skills their future depends on. In a new report, the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) make a number of practical recommendations including incorporating AI into science curriculum, having dedicated scien more PR

MACAU, China, July 2 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM holds UAUC joint meeting, Sam Hou Fai hopes UM will become model for cross-border education * The University of Macau (UM) held the Joint Meeting of the University Assembly (UA) and University Council (UC) for the 2025/2026 academic year at the Ho Yin Conference Hall today (2 July). The meeting was presided over by Sam Hou Fai, chief executive of the Macao SAR, chancellor of UM, and chair of UA. Sam expressed hope that UM will take a leading role in advancin more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 2 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester and UKNNL sign landmark nuclear partnership agreement The University of Manchester and United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising a wide-ranging partnership to advance nuclear science, grow the UK's nuclear workforce, and strengthen the country's position as a global leader in nuclear technology. The agreement was signed at The University of Manchest more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 2 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham expands responsible AI support for businesses * Businesses looking to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) with confidence can now access specialist support from the University of Nottingham Responsible AI Consulting Hub (UNRAIC) as is it expands its services following a successful pilot programme. Drawing on expertise from across the university's School of Computer Science, UNRAIC is scaling its support for organisa more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Enriching conversations with toddlers Asking open-ended questions and weaving conversations into everyday activities helps toddlers' communication skills, new research shows. Recently-published University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka studies analysed the outcomes of the Enhancing Rich Interactions (ENRICH) programme, which provides early childhood educators with tools and techniques to help improve toddlers' language, literacy, and s more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 2 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth one of first to sign new charter to improve support for women researchers More than 50 UK organisations - including the University of Portsmouth - have backed a charter to deliver paid family leave and flexible working support for women in research - The University of Portsmouth has become one of the first organisations in the UK to sign the Government's new Women in Research Charter, reinforcing its commitment to creating  more PR

TARTU, Estonia, July 2 -- The University of Tartu issued the following news: * * * University of Tartu representatives attended Coimbra Group Annual Conference Author: Granada Ulikool From 16 to 19 June, the Annual Conference and General Assembly 2026 of Europe's oldest university network, Coimbra Group, took place at the University of Granada, bringing together nearly 350 representatives of European universities, including rectors, vice rectors, senior leaders, academics, working group members and students. The University of Tartu was rep more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 2 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick academic wins prestigious Bernard Crick Prize for research examining how tragedy shapes law and politics * Dr Alex Powell, Associate Professor in Law, has been awarded the Bernard Crick Prize for the best article in Political Quarterly for his co-authored research that explores the growing influence of victim-led campaigns on UK lawmaking. Dr Powell received the award as part of the 2026 Orwell Prize ceremony, which celebrates work that more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 2 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Why are thousands of over-50s missing from the workforce? New Surrey project aims to find out * While politicians focus on young people not in education, employment or training, a growing number of adults aged over 50 are quietly leaving the workforce, often facing barriers that remain largely invisible in public debate. A new project led by researchers at the University of Surrey and Royal Holloway, University of London aims to understand why s more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 2 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Women scientists take to the streets with their soapboxes again to inspire the next generation of scientists * Lasers, loneliness, and sustainability are just some of the subjects being covered by women scientists who are taking over Speakers' Corner in Nottingham to share their knowledge with the general public on Saturday 4 th July from 11am until 2pm. Women academics from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are  more PR