WELLAND, Ontario, July 3 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: * * * Three recent Niagara College graduates recognized by Canadian Public Relations Society - Hamilton for early industry impact On June 25, three recent graduates from Niagara College's Public Relations (PR) graduate certificate program were recognized by the Hamilton chapter of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) at the annual Pinnacle Awards Gala. 2026 graduates Jade Cappadocio of Stoney Creek, Karolina Odrzywolski of Hamilton, and Robert Liota of Li more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 3 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU receives HK$30 million donation from Musketeers Education and Culture Charitable Foundation to establish research institute to address the ageing challenge Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has received a generous donation of HK$30 million from the Musketeers Education and Culture Charitable Foundation Limited (the Foundation) to establish the "HKBU Musketeers Foundation Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute for Age-relat more PR

KYOTO, Japan, July 3 -- Kyoto University issued the following statement by President Nagahiro Minato following MEXT's announcement that the university may qualify for accreditation as a University for International Research Excellence: * * * Last December, Kyoto University was selected as a candidate for the Japanese government's Universities for International Research Excellence Program. Since then, we have engaged in ongoing dialogue with the Advisory Board to refine the plans to reform the university's institutional structure. As a result more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 3 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere Launches Strategic Plan 2030, Aligns with Uganda's Tenfold Growth Agenda By Betty Kyakuwa Makerere University has officially launched its Strategic Plan 2025-2030, marking a major milestone in its commitment to strengthening research, innovation, and human capital development in line with Uganda's national development priorities. The launch brought together senior government officials, university leadership, and development planners, including the Min more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 3 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Vice Chancellor Commends School of Law for Excellence in Graduate Training and Research By Mariam Kasemiire The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has commended the leadership and faculty of Makerere University School of Law for their outstanding contribution to graduate training, research, and academic excellence, describing the School as one of the key drivers of Makerere University's growing international reputation. The commendation was made during  more PR

RED DEER, Alberta, July 3 -- Red Deer Polytechnic issued the following news: * * * Red Deer Polytechnic Research Explores Coyote Ecology While studying at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP), Meghan Heistad conducted applied research on urban coyotes to help inform city residents about how to safely coexist with them. Although coyotes have been sighted in many cities, there has been little research on urban coyotes and their dens in midsize communities such as Red Deer. To help address this gap, Heistad's applied research project titled "Exploring U more PR

KYOTO, Japan, July 3 -- Ritsumeikan University issued the following news: * * * Ritsumeikan University has been ranked in the 201-300 band overall in the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 Times Higher Education Rankings Times Higher Education Rankings are published by the British education magazine Times Higher Education (THE). It is considered one of the three major rankings, and compared to other world and Asia university rankings, focuses on what are known as "research indicators" such as research volume and citation impact along w more PR

LVIV, Ukraine, July 3 -- The Ukrainian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * UCU Presented the National Unity Center Project at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 On June 25-26, the Ukrainian Catholic University team took part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC) in Gdansk. At the largest international conference dedicated to Ukraine's recovery, the university presented one of its strategic projects -- the National Unity Center, designed to strengthen human capital, leadership, and a culture of lifelong learning. T more PR

LONDON, England, July 3 (TNSrpt) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * The Church of England should be more welcoming to neurodivergent people The Church of England should be more welcoming to neurodivergent priests and parishioners, a new UCL report says. The report was co-authored by Dr Brian Irvine (Centre for Research in Autism and Education, UCL Institute of Education) and will be presented as a motion at the General Synod, the national assembly of the Church of England, in York this month. Informed by sur more PR

LONDON, England, July 3 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Innovation hub to improve support for children at critical life transitions A major new UCL-led innovation hub aims to transform how children with complex health needs are supported at key moments in their lives - such as starting school or returning home from hospital - by addressing the system gaps that families say cause the most disruption. The SPROCKET Hub was awarded pound sterling6.2m funding by a UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research  more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Mechanism of bacterial signal transduction deciphered Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and Forschungszentrum Julich have demonstrated that specific light-sensitive enzymes - so-called sensor histidine kinases (SHKs) - transmit their signal through a light-controlled change in asymmetry. With their new study, the researchers contribute to a better understanding of a central mechanism of bacterial signal processing. This may help  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 3 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * 'Opt-out' HIV testing risks confusion about consent, legal experts warn Kate Newton As opt-out HIV testing expands into new healthcare settings, doctors and patients need clarity on its potential legal consequences. Here's why. Under a public health policy aimed at eliminating HIV transmission, opens in a new window in Australia, you might now be tested for HIV while checking common conditions such as cholesterol levels and kidney function. Exp more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, July 3 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Getting proactive about women's bone density: Partnership with Field Hockey Canada to explore athlete spine health By Kate Hargreaves For female athletes -- and women in general -- bone health is key to long-term health. At the same time, research on women's physiology has often been overlooked in medicine and sports science. As part of a new partnership with Field Hockey Canada, kinesiology professor Dr. Andrew Perrotta and the University of Windsor's Spor more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, July 3 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Odette earns 'transforming' designation in 2026 Positive Impact Rating By Victor Romao The University of Windsor's Odette School of Business is one of a small group of business schools worldwide now recognized as actively transforming their programs around sustainability and responsible leadership. The 2026 Positive Impact Rating placed Odette at Level 4 -- its second-highest tier -- up from Level 3 last year. The international rating evaluates how effective more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 3 -- Utrecht University Centre for Academic Teaching and Learning issued the following news: * * * 24-UUrs Education Conference: on evidence-informed education Every year, Directors of Education, Vice Deans of Education, policy advisers and other colleagues in the field of education come together for 24 hours to discuss a current issue in education. This year, the 24-UUrs Education Conference, held on 17 and 18 June, focused on evidence-informed education. The Utrecht education model is based on three design p more PR