GLASGOW, Scotland, July 3 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Academic and higher education leader honoured by RGU * Professor Murray Pittock. Credit RGU Professor Murray Pittock, one of Scotland's leading historians and a senior figure in the higher education sector, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU). He grew up in the Granite City and, after completing his early education at Aberdeen Grammar School, went on to study at the University of Glasgow. After securing the Snell E more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 4 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Four outstanding professors named University Scholars Gajendran Raveendranathan, Drew Higgins, Ryan Wylie and Francois Neville are all highly impactful researchers who have made tremendous contributions to teaching and service. - Four McMaster professors have been named 2026 University Scholars, in recognition of their research leadership, teaching, mentorship and the impact of their work. University Scholars are mid-career researchers who have distinguish more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, July 4 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * How Transformative Competencies Can be Integrated into Existing Degree Programs Perspective article shows how university teaching can foster responsible engagement with societal challenges - Enabling people to reflect critically on societal changes and participate in meeting major challenges is the purpose of teaching transformative competencies. In a Perspective Article, Dr Nicole Aeschbach has examined how this approach can be systemati more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, July 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * My research helps Danish cyclists chase Olympic gold * For elite cyclists, fractions of a second can mean the difference between standing on the podium or going home empty-handed. PhD student Yvet Maathuis helps Danish cyclists beat competitors through the use of aerodynamics. Nasrin Billie My PhD project is about...... understanding how to make Danish elite cyclists go faster on their bikes. The main force slowing a cyclist down is a more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, July 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * New Head of Department at DTU Physics * Professor Martin Meedom Nielsen assumes the position of Head of DTU Physics on 1 September. Simon Koefoed Toft DTU has appointed Professor Martin Meedom Nielsen, currently Deputy Head of DTU Physics, as Head of Department. He has the academic calibre and experience required to continue the development of a large and important department which, amongst other things, contributes to the green tra more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 4 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * A Shared Investment in Uganda's Public Health: The long MakSPH and U.S. Government partnership in training, evidence and health systems By John Okeya Every 4 July, the United States marks its independence. This year's commemoration carries added significance as the country celebrates 250 years, offering partners across the world a moment to reflect on relationships built through shared purpose, investment and trust. For Makerere University School of Public Heal more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, July 3 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX honours math grad earns national recognition for research into youth mental health and mortality in Atlantic Canada * Christopher Richard never imagined when he arrived at StFX that a required first-year calculus course would be the place he found his calling. While apprehensive about the course, Mr. Richard, a May 2026 honours graduate, instead discovered a passion for the subject that today has earned him national recognition for researc more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 4 -- Tshwane University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TUT surpasses 2026 DHET Postgraduate enrolment targets The Tshwane University of Technology's continued upward trajectory has once again been highlighted by it exceeding its 2026 postgraduate enrolment targets agreed upon with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The targets form part of a five-year enrolment plan (2026-2030) aligned to the University's Institutional Strategic Plan (ISP) 2026-2035, which prioritises the grow more PR

MACAU, China, July 3 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM launches Macao's first Chinese-Portuguese STEM education book * The University of Macau (UM) has published STEM 1618, a Chinese-Portuguese STEM education book authored by Tam Kam Weng, professor in the UM Faculty of Science and Technology, and his team. As the first of its kind in Macao, the book presents local research from both historical and technological perspectives, highlighting the intersection between Macao's history and its achievements in cutting-e more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Digital diabetes tool shown to improve health and cut NHS costs A new study by University of Manchester researchers has linked a digital platform helping people manage type 2 diabetes to better blood sugar control, improved health and potential long term NHS cost savings. MyWay Diabetes, an NHS-supported online platform and app - which lets users view their diabetes health records, track results, and access simple education courses  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Universities must rethink how they prepare students for an AI-powered world, study argues Paper says critical thinking, ethical judgement and communication skills will become even more important as artificial intelligence transforms education and work - Universities need to rethink how they teach, assess and prepare students for employment as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of everyday life and work,  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 4 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Revolution Plastics Institute inspires families to tackle plastic pollution at Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival Families discovered the hidden world of microplastics and learned how small everyday actions can help reduce plastic pollution as the Revolution Plastics Institute took part in this year's Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival. The University of Portsmouth team hosted a series of interactive activities during the FOCAS Festival at the Wildhear more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick and Ca' Foscari University of Venice strengthen strategic partnership with new Memorandum of Understanding * The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirms the commitment to expanding collaboration in education, research, innovation and global engagement. The renewed and expanded agreement builds on a successful institutional partnership established in 2019 and reflects both universities' shared ambition to address globa more PR