AALTO, Finland, July 9 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * The World Planning Schools Congress 2026 brought together more than 1500 participants in Espoo and Helsinki Planning researchers, practitioners and educators from around the world gathered in Helsinki and Espoo in the turn of June and July for the World Planning Schools Congress, the largest academic planning event ever held. Over five days, more than 1500 participants took part in 1200+ presentations, 67 roundtables and 92 special sessions under the theme Pe more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * New research warns of risks of bias as AI shapes decision-making on offshore energy development International study suggests methods including legal means, and engaging with local communities, to keep the use of AI honest. - The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly common when deciding where offshore energy projects such as wind farms, oil platforms and pipelines should be placed in the ocean. New research co-a more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 9 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Creative Knowing Symposium sparks new collaborations across DMU Colleagues from across De Montfort University came together for the inaugural Creative Knowing Symposium, an event exploring how creative practice can help us generate new ideas, tackle complex problems and work across disciplines. Co-organised by Professor Simon Perril, Professor Tracy Harwood, Dr Mary O'Neill, Professor Justin Smith and Professor John Young, the symposium welcomed staff from more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 9 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU launches green logistics dashboard to help East Midlands manufacturers become more sustainable Manufacturers across the East Midlands can now benchmark their environmental performance against businesses across the region using a new interactive tool developed by researchers at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU). Launched at a regional green logistics event bringing together manufacturers, policymakers and business support organisations, the online  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 9 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Global honour for UNSW solar pioneer driving the future of clean energy Ashleigh Steele Scientia Professor Martin Green was recognised for decades of collaboration that helped advance China's solar technology industry. UNSW Sydney Scientia Professor Martin Green has received China's highest honour for international scientific collaboration, recognising more than four decades of contributions to solar energy research and the development of the co more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, July 9 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Pregnant women may avoid child protection out of fear and mistrust Pregnant women who become involved with child protection services often experience fear, mistrust and stigma, leading some to avoid health and support services altogether, new Griffith University research has found. PhD Candidate Rebecca Wren from Griffith's School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work examined existing research and what it revealed about the lived experience of  more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 9 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * University takes leading role to support women in research Heriot-Watt has become one of the first university's in the UK to sign the new Women in Research Charter aimed at improving the outcomes for women across the research sector. The Charter is a UK-wide initiative launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) earlier this month and focuses on six areas where coordinated action can help drive meaningful change including impr more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Psilocybin therapy shows potential as a treatment for anorexia nervosa in small trial By Samantha Rey A small pilot study from the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London indicates that psilocybin - the active ingredient in psychedelic 'magic mushrooms' - may have potential as a treatment for anorexia nervosa, when combined with therapy. Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that changes how individuals experience their b more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following Q&A involving assistant professor Mojca Kristan: * * * Mosquito research at LSHTM: Getting ahead of disease threats to the UK Find out about research into how climate change is increasing the threat of UK mosquitoes spreading disease, and a pioneering study of the 'princess mosquito' - Mosquitoes are the vectors for a number of potentially deadly diseases including malaria and viruses such as dengue. Although the risk of disease from British  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Bumblebees hit harder by toxic metals Bumblebees collect up to seven times the amount of toxic heavy metals as honeybees even when foraging in the same environment, new research has discovered. - Exposure to these metals can affect everything from their ability to forage for food to their ability to reproduce. Metal pollution is a widespread issue, typically concentrated near industrial centres, mining areas and towns and cities. It can more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 9 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU scholar wins HUAWEI Spark Award, highlighting University's strengths in research translation and industry collaboration The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has once again gained international recognition from top-tier global technology enterprise for its research and innovation excellence. Prof. Minchen Tommy WEI, Associate Head of the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering and Director of the PolyU-Qi more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Major step forward as new approach to rare disease drug development yields first research results. The TREAT-EB collaboration between Queen Mary University of London and DEBRA Research aims to circumvent the discovery bottleneck blocking treatments for epidermolysis bullosa. - A team of scientists and business professionals at Queen Mary University of London have made a significant step towards overcoming the difficulties of developing drug more PR

CHISLEHURST, England, July 9 -- Ravensbourne University London issued the following news: * * * Ravensbourne Strengthens PRME Commitment at Bath Conference Ravensbourne University was proud to participate in the PRME UK & Ireland Chapter Annual Conference, held at the University of Bath. Over several days, educators, researchers and industry partners gathered to exchange ideas and share best practice in Responsible Management Education -- conversations increasingly vital in preparing students to become responsible, future-focused leaders.  more PR

KYOTO, Japan, July 9 -- Ritsumeikan University issued the following news: * * * Understanding Human Nature through Interactions between Children and Robots Exploring Developmental Cybernetics How do children come to understand the human mind, body, and communication from the moment they are born? Professor Shoji Itakura has pioneered a new field of research known as Developmental Cybernetics, using proof-of-concept studies with robots to explore this fundamental question. Studying interactions and integration between children and non-human more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, July 9 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Businesses invited to bid for share of pound sterling30m Clean Energy Innovation Fund A major new programme designed to accelerate clean energy innovation and industrial decarbonisation across the Tees Valley and Humber is now seeking proposals from businesses and organisations with ambitious ideas for growth. Backed by pound sterling30m through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, the initiative will bring together industry, academia and publi more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, July 9 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TU/e limits the number of bachelor's students The measures help improve accessibility for Dutch students - Some of TU/e's bachelor's programs are so popular that the university has to take measures to keep the number of bachelor's students under control. TU/e will therefore introduce an intake limit ('numerus fixus') for the Chemical Engineering & Chemistry program as of the 2027/2028 academic year, and will prepare two other numerus f more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL AI health startup selected for influential business accelerator A startup co-developed by a UCL alumnus has taken part in the sought-after Y Combinator accelerator in San Francisco to develop its AI personal health assistant for people living with chronic illness. Juno was launched by UCL alumnus Isaac Tolley (MSc Bioscience Innovation and Enterprise) and Marshall Gould (BSc Genetics), after the pair both spent years struggling with chronic health  more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL releases animal research statistics alongside fellow top institutions UCL is releasing its animal research statistics today in collaboration with Understanding Animal Research - a not-for-profit organisation that promotes open communications about animal research. UCL and nine other institutions together conducted more than half of all animal procedures - those used in medical, veterinary, and scientific research - in the UK in 2025. The  more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Commonly used drugs show small benefit for long Covid fatigue Over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug both have a small benefit in reducing long Covid fatigue among people receiving care from specialist long Covid clinics, according to new findings from a large clinical trial led by UCL and UCLH. The study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal and funded by the National Institute for Health and  more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Economic proposal cuts cost of living by expanding public services and eliminating council taxes A sweeping new economic reform plan for the UK, which proposes ditching Council Taxes and Stamp Duties, introducing a new property tax and increasing public services without additional borrowing or austerity, has been revealed by UCL researchers. Prosperity 2030, published by the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity, is a proposed five-year programm more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSrpt) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Justice system failing to meet people's needs The justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people's needs, with cuts to legal aid forming part of a wider pattern of declining investment and support, warns a new UCL-led report. The findings present a stark picture of a system under strain, with austerity and sustained underfunding having far-reaching consequences. The report, which is based on a comprehensive review of existing  more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Marshgate and One Pool Street win RIBA National Awards The innovative design and ambition of UCL's new east London campus has been recognised with two prestigious RIBA National Awards, with both Marshgate and One Pool Street honoured in this year's awards programme. The commendation places both buildings in contention for the RIBA Stirling Prize, widely regarded as the UK's highest architectural accolade. The awards mark a significant milestone for UC more PR

LONDON, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Social prescribing may help young people awaiting mental health care Social prescribing, which connects people to arts and exercise activities and other sources of support, may help adolescents waiting for specialist mental health services by improving their resilience, behaviour and relationships with others, suggests a new study by a UCL team. The study, published in the journal European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, involved over 550 adole more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 9 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Healome Therapeutics secures pound sterling2m in oversubscribed seed round to advance eye drop technology The spin-out's proprietary technology combines drug retention, lubrication and protection, for a range of diseases affecting the surface of the eye. - Healome Therapeutics has closed a pound sterling2 million oversubscribed seed financing round led by Empirical Ventures, with participation from DEBRA Research, Cure EB, Oshen Bio, and existing i more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * The silent hormone: how adrenal tumours quietly raise cardiovascular risk over time Landmark international study finds persistent mild cortisol excess drives hypertension progression, challenging the standard diagnostic test. - A major new study, led by the University of Birmingham and published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, has shown that cortisol levels in patients with adrenal tumours are far less stable than previously assume more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Why did religion become a security issue? Professor Jocelyne Cesari explores a new framework to counteract the securitization of religion. - A recent research article (https://doi.org/10.1080/09636412.2026.2657979) written by Professor Jocelyne Cesari, Professor of Religion and Politics in the Department of Theology and Religion, explores how religion has become increasingly intertwined with debates about national security. Drawing on stud more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, July 9 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * M20 PhD Program: Call for Proposals 2027 The Ubbo Emmius Fund (UEF) is happy to draw attention to the next round of the M20 grants for PhD candidates in 2027. The M20 PhD Program is an initiative of the UEF in collaboration with the University of Groningen Schools of Science and Society, with the aim of providing young researchers with opportunities to start an academic career. RUG researchers and (research) master students are encouraged to s more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 9 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Researchers identify opioids with highest risk of respiratory depression University of Manchester researchers have identified which opioids are most likely to be associated with respiratory depression, in a major new study. Fentanyl, combination opioid treatments, oxycodone and morphine are associated with higher risks compared to codeine among patients treated for non-cancer pain. The study was funded by a National Institute for Health and more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 9 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * After the rupture: how communities carry collective trauma and find healing Melissa Lyne When tragedy strikes, entire communities can be left reeling. A UNSW researcher says recovery from collective trauma depends on the same force that often causes the harm: the actions of people. Australians this year marked 30 years since the Port Arthur massacre, days after ANZAC Day and months after another conflicted Australia Day. These anniversaries arr more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 9 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * New research foundation to improve support for war-affected children in Ukraine A new research foundation will bring together international experts, including UNSW academics, to improve understanding of how war affects children, and how to better support recovery. An international team of researchers has joined forces with experts in Ukraine to investigate the long-term impacts of war on children's mental health and identify better ways to suppor more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, July 9 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * Ms. Yianna Orphanidou Completes Destination Climate Champions Training Programme The University is pleased to announce that Ms. Yianna Orphanidou, Coordinator of the BBA Hospitality Management Programme in the Department of Management of the Business School, has successfully completed the six-month Destination Climate Champions training programme. The programme brought together destination professionals from around the world to explore climate action, dest more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 9 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth secures funding to protect one of the UK's biggest sharks The project will help conserve a shark species listed among the world's most endangered * Tope is one of the UK's largest shark species * They are critically endangered in the wild * The project will use acoustic tracking alongside citizen science data * The funding forms part of Natural England's Species Recovery Programme - Scientists at the University of more PR

HOBART, Australia, July 9 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news on : * * * Tasmania's first seagrass restoration nursery set to restore vital red handfish habitat Tasmania's first seagrass restoration nursery was officially launched yesterday, in a vital step towards restoring healthy habitat to help secure the future of the Critically Endangered red handfish. Based at the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) in Taroona, the nursery was developed with support from the Australian Govern more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Honesty may be more efficient than incentives in organisations Incentives designed to prevent dishonesty may sometimes create the very distrust they are meant to solve. Key takeaways * Honesty and integrity can be powerful drivers of behaviour in organisations, not just financial incentives. * Fixed salaries may be more effective in roles where trust, judgement and truthfulness are essential. * Overusing incentives can signal distru more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, July 9 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Entrepreneur-in-Residence helps fellows navigate research to revenue commercialization journey By John-Paul Bonadonna When Shane Kilpatrick looks across the room at the researchers participating in the University of Windsor's Innovation Fellowship, he sees something familiar: talented people with innovative ideas standing at the threshold of entrepreneurship. As entrepreneur-in-residence for the fellowship, Kilpatrick works closely with the program's 10 fell more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 9 -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Victoria University gains approval for India campus Victoria University (VU) has secured formal approval to commence teaching in India, becoming the first Victorian university to do so in Delhi under the Indian Government's National Education Policy (NEP). The agreement enables VU to expand its world-class education offering, while strengthening academic, research, and industry collaboration between Australia and India. At a time when demand for t more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 9 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Learning to identify new objects reshapes parts of the brain, research finds The wiring and rewiring of the brain never ends. Neural pathways are constantly being reshaped as we interact with the world and learn new things. At York University and MIT's McGovern Institute, scientists are combining detailed analysis of brain activity with computational modelling to better understand that change. York Assistant Professor Kohitij Kar, McGovern Institut more PR