HAIFA, Israel, July 13 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "You Chose a Faculty That Combines Science and Technology in the Service of a Moral and Human Mission" * The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine recently held its MD graduation ceremony. Attending the event were Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan; Dean of the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine Prof. Ami Aronheim; guest of honor Irit Rappaport; ceremony host and Technion Executive Vice President Prof. Adi Salzberg; facu more PR

BATH, England, July 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * 2026 Research Culture Awards recognise exceptional people and culture * Over 100 colleagues came together on 30 June 2026 for the Faculty of Engineering and Design's Research Culture Awards. For the third year running, this joyous occasion celebrated the exceptional efforts of staff and students, each of whom help to shape a positive, inclusive, and collaborative research environment. Open to all PhD students and staff involved in research across the faculty more PR

AALTO, Finland, July 13 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * World's first superconducting quantum heat engine opens the path to larger quantum computers A newly-developed superconducting quantum heat engine not only advances our understanding of thermodynamics but also enables technologies needed for high-qubit quantum computers. Recent improvements in our understanding of how the principles of thermodynamics apply in the quantum realm could give a boost to quantum technology, and a clearer picture of quan more PR

BATH, England, July 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Bath showcases European partnerships during visit from Deputy Ambassador and West of England Mayor * The University welcomed the European Union's Deputy Ambassador to the UK Isabell Poppelbaum, and West of England Mayor Helen Godwin to campus on Thursday 9 July for a visit showcasing how our European partnerships are helping to create opportunities for students, drive research and innovation, and support regional growth. A key focus of the visit was the impo more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, July 13 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Batteries Lose Lithium in the Current Collector * Observations made with atom probe tomography verify the assumption that lithium ions are lost to the copper current collector in lithium batteries. This could limit the batteries' performance and service life. Any loss of lithium reduces the capacity and service life of lithium batteries. After the latest research led to the assumption that lithium is lost to the current collector during charging,  more PR

KOLN, Germany, July 14 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurates the Adenauer School of Government at the University of Cologne Today, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated the Adenauer School of Government at the University of Cologne with a keynote speech. The new academic institution combines research, teaching, and public engagement in the field of public governance, with the aim of strengthening democratic governance. Its establishment is made pos more PR

CRANFIELD, England, July 13 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield selected as inaugural member of the Defence Universities Alliance * Cranfield University has been chosen as a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA), a collaborative network of 35 world-class universities chosen to partner with the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forces, the Office of the Chief Scientific Advisor and the wider defence sector. The DUA will bring together Government, academia and industry in a strateg more PR

KYOTO, Japan, July 13 -- Ritsumeikan University issued the following news: * * * Decolorization Does Not Necessarily Mean Detoxification：RB5 Degradation Can Increase Toxicity Study suggests increased biotoxicity due to anaerobic decolorization of Reactive Black 5 dye by constructed wetland-derived Clostridium - Reactive Black 5 is a widely used textile dye that is difficult to degrade and commonly found in industrial wastewater. Researchers investigated the treatment potential of a constructed wetland-derived Clostridium sp. strain T4  more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 13 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * EUTOPIA Alliance secures additional EUR7.2m to revolutionise European university collaboration * It was confirmed on 9 July 2026 that EUTOPIA has successfully bid for an addition EUR7.2m of funding from the European Commission. The project - EUTOPIA EDGE - will embed and scale activities that connect our students, researchers and staff across borders. Over the next two years (December 2026 to November 2028), EUTOPIA will use the funding to embed more PR

FALMOUTH, England, July 13 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * Falmouth University ranked top five in the south west * Falmouth University has been ranked as one of the top five universities in the south west in the latest edition of The Complete University Guide's University League Tables 2027. Falmouth University has been ranked 4th in the region in the annual review, and joins University of Bath, University of Bristol and University of Exeter as one of the top five universities in the south west. This prestigious  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 13 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Frank Nijsen appointed Professor of Local Radionuclide Interventions * Researcher Frank Nijsen has been appointed Professor of Local Radionuclide Interventions at Radboudumc / Radboud University. Through his research, he develops therapies that irradiate difficult-to-treat tumors from the inside. His group works with innovative techniques such as radioactive microspheres and gels, image-guided robot and needle placement, and precise delivery of radioac more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 14 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Preclinical study points to a promising combined strategy for slowing the progression of type 1 diabetes An international research group led by researchers from VUB-UZ Brussels and KU Leuven has demonstrated that a combined approach targeting both the immune system and the insulin-producing beta cells can slow the progression of type 1 diabetes more effectively than individual treatments. The results were published in the leading s more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, July 13 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * From patient to doctor: Keele graduate secures role at hospital that treated her rare condition * A former competitive swimmer who repeatedly fainted in the pool before being diagnosed with a rare respiratory condition is returning to the hospital that treated her - this time as a newly qualified doctor. Carys Havard will begin her medical career at the University Hospital of Wales after graduating from Keele University's School of Medicine. As a teenag more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 13 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Glasgow team to lead major global research for women's heart disease * Heart specialists based in Scotland are set to play a leading role in a new 'once in a generation' international research programme aiming to transform how heart disease is diagnosed and treated in women. The three-year programme, led academically by the University of Glasgow and sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, begins this month. Clinical research will be delivered at more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, July 14 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Foundation Stone to be Laid for New Research Building LEMS building creates space for research on engineering of life-inspired molecular systems - Heidelberg University is getting a new research building to advance the development of innovative engineering science strategies and technologies based on life-inspired molecular systems. The building for "Life-inspired Engineering Molecular Systems" (LEMS) is going up on the Im Neuenheimer Feld Campus more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, July 14 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Steering the Formation of Engineered Tissue by Sound Waves Heidelberg scientists show that functional vascular networks can be generated by acoustic manipulation - With the aid of physical forces - in this case, sound - it is possible to actively steer the formation of engineered tissue. For example, sound waves can be used to create functional vascular networks with blood vessel-like structures in vitro. Scientists at the Center for Mol more PR

HONG KONG, July 13 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Establishes HK$80 Million Entrance Scholarship Pool to Empower Outstanding Local Talent to Realise Full Potential * The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has earmarked a total of HK$80 million in entrance scholarships for local students entering the University in 2026. This initiative aims to recognise outstanding academic achievements, inspire students to push boundaries and pursue excellence, and empower them to unleash their full potential and fulf more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 13 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU and Hong Chi Association continue collaboration deepening service learning to create an inclusive future Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and Hong Chi Association (HCA) have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue a shared commitment to fostering an inclusive society through innovative service-learning and strengthened community collaboration. Building on the achievements of the past two years, both parties will co more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, July 13 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele named University of the Year at national social mobility awards * Keele University has been named University of the Year at the prestigious Student Social Mobility Awards 2026, recognising its sector-leading work to widen access to higher education and improve outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Judges highlighted Keele's "whole institution" approach to social mobility, with praise for Higher Horizons, an award-winning network base more PR

KYOTO, Japan, July 13 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * 2026 first semester Partner Universities Square features 12 universities On Friday 26 June 2026, the International Education and Student Mobility Division, in collaboration with the International Academic Research and Resource Center for Language Education (iARRC) of the Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS), hosted this semester's "Partner Universities Square" in the lobby of the ILAS Building. Held each semester during lunchtime, the event offers a valuabl more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 13 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lecturer takes chair of UK organisation promoting excellence in Chinese language education A Lancaster University lecturer has been elected to lead a professional organisation which supports and enhances the quality and impact of Chinese language teaching, learning and research across the UK. Dr Jocelin Lingxia Zhou, a Lecturer in Chinese and Programme Lead for Chinese Studies and Confucius Institute Teaching Lead at Lancaster University, has been elected a more PR

LONDON, England, July 13 (TNSjou) -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * More than 2,700 excess deaths estimated in England and Wales during May and June heatwaves Rapid analysis suggests climate change is responsible for around 42% of total heat-related deaths across May and June heatwaves - More than 2,700 people are estimated to have died from heat-related causes during the record-breaking May and June 2026 heatwaves in England and Wales, according to a new rapid analysis led by researcher more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, July 13 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough University joins new Defence Universities Alliance to support technological research * Students will be better able to access exciting defence careers and leading universities will contribute cutting-edge research to the defence industry as 35 world-class universities have become founding members of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA). Launched today by Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP at the University of Manchester, the DU more PR

SINGAPORE, July 13 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Major earthquakes can affect Southeast Asia sea-level projections: Study * Image: (Right) ASE Chair Prof Emma Hill with EOS Research Fellow Grace Ng. Earth scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have published an international study showing that major earthquakes in Southeast Asia can affect regional relative sea-level projections. The findings show that large tremors can trigger long-term sinking of the land. If  more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, July 13 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Meet Ontario Tech University's 2026-2027 major scholarship recipients * Each year, Ontario Tech University recognizes seven exceptional incoming students with its most prestigious entrance scholarships. Awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academics, leadership and community involvement, these scholarships celebrate the passion, dedication and potential that students have shown throughout their high school journey more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 13 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * National recognition for Warwick-founded widening participation network * A network founded by the University of Warwick, bringing together widening participation professionals from 33 institutions, has won bronze in the Collaboration of the Year category at the national HEIST Awards. What started as a free online space for widening participation professionals to share ideas has grown into a thriving community supporting collaboration across t more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, July 13 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * New project helping to shape the future wellbeing of Welsh nursery children * A pioneering project aimed at supporting Welsh primary pupils' health and wellbeing has been such a success it has now been extended to include nursery-aged children. Little HAPPEN builds on the success of HAPPEN Wales and will be working with schools across Wales to better understand child wellbeing and development in the early years. HAPPEN - Health and Attainment of Pupils in Pri more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 13 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * New research using targeted gene technology to stop psoriasis at the start * A treatment for psoriasis that blocks inflammation before it starts is the focus of a new research project from Murdoch University. Professor Sulev Koks from the Personalised Medicine Centre has been awarded a National Psoriasis Foundation Translational Research Grant to progress development of a 'gene patch' for the debilitating condition. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disea more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, July 13 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * No clear support for return to old Senedd voting system - major voter study * More people in Wales favour keeping the current Senedd voting system than returning to the old one, according to a new in-depth study of May's devolved election. Based on a survey of ten thousand people in Wales, the findings show that 35.2% of respondents prefer to keep the system of voting for parties used this year, compared with 30.6% who favour a return to voting for individual c more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, July 13 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Plymouth chosen as a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance * The University of Plymouth has been named as one of the founding members of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA). Created to bring universities and the UK government closer together, the DUA is designed to provide students with better access to defence careers and staff the opportunity to contribute cutting-edge research to the defence industry. The alliance is a long-te more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 14 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Producing food while restoring biodiversity: VUB study highlights the potential of agriwilding Agriculture and biodiversity restoration do not have to be at odds. A new study by the WILD research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and UCLouvain, published in the renowned scientific journal Biological Conservation, demonstrates that agriwilding--a form of nature-inclusive farming--can successfully combine food production  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 13 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Pain in the neck may be due to more than bad posture - work-related injury AI study Artificial intelligence could predict an individual office worker's risk of musculoskeletal injury in specific body parts, a study by QUT health and data scientists has found. * Study findings show distinct risk factors affect different body areas * Researchers tested six machine learning models to find which best predicted injury risk * U more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 14 -- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada issued the following news: * * * From stem cells to AI: building the future of personalized cardiac care Zachary Laksman, MD, FRCPC, is growing human heart tissue in a hospital-based lab to test therapies and using artificial intelligence to connect patients with the clinical trials that could save their lives. Both efforts point to the same destination: care that is built around the individual. - Step into St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver and, if you know  more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 13 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Snail and ticks species to be sequenced by UAB teams within the Biogenoma-IEC programme * A project by the UAB Department of Genetics and Microbiology will contribute to the study of the complete genetic information of an endemic snail found in the Sant Llorenc Natural Park. In addition, this same department together with the Department of Medicine and Surgery of Animals will promote the sequencing of six species of ticks present in Cataloni more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 13 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Southampton launches student research programme to help New Forest's rare wildlife and habitats * A new programme of student-led research has been launched aiming to protect some of the New Forest's rarest species and most important habitats. The New Forest Living Lab involves five undergraduate and seven masters-level students from the School of Geography and Environmental Sciences at the University of Southampton. The programme, supported b more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 13 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Submit a sustainability idea for a chance to receive up to EUR10,000 to bring it to life * Win one of three grants and bring a sustainability initiative to life on campus. The Action Seed Grant is worth up to EUR10,000. Students and researchers can submit their ideas until 1 October 2026. Through these grants, the Radboud Centre for Sustainability Challenges (RCSC) aims to support sustainability initiatives on campus. Projects may include lectures, n more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 13 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey one of first universities chosen for national Defence Universities Alliance * The University of Surrey has been named as one of the founding members of the new Defence Universities Alliance (DUA). Launched today (Monday, 13 July 2026) by the Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP, the DUA will create a network of defence research expertise across the UK - with the 35 founding universities working with the UK government and industry in support  more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 13 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Toolkit aims to build trust in medical research among ethnic minority communities * The first community co-created toolkit designed to strengthen trust in medical research among ethnic minority communities has been showcased at an event hosted by Leicester researchers. Developed by the Centre for Ethnic Health Research in collaboration with the Medical Research Council, the Co-Trust Toolkit provides researchers with practical guidance to better und more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, July 13 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Trio of new Governors appointed to ARU Board * Three experienced industry leaders have been newly appointed to the Board of Governors of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). Dr Simon Lennard, Michelle Lamprecht and Arvinder Mudhar have joined the Board following an advertised recruitment process. The Board of Governors provide independent governance oversight and strategic direction for ARU and act as critical friends, supporting and holding senior unive more PR

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, July 13 -- The University of the Fraser Valley posted the following news: * * * UFV's Peace and Reconciliation Centre earns international recognition * The University of the Fraser Valley's Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) has been recognized internationally for its ongoing success creating partnerships with Indigenous communities. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) presents annual Circle of Excellence Awards -recognizing exceptional achievement in advancement services, alumni r more PR

MACAU, China, July 13 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM welcomes international students from over 40 universities worldwide to summer camp * The Global Affairs Office of the University of Macau (UM) hosted the Summer Camp for Outstanding Students of UM Partner Universities from 6 to 11 July, bringing together nearly 70 outstanding students from over 40 universities across ten countries and regions. The summer camp offered a series of activities focusing on academic study and cultural experiences. Participants  more PR

BATH, England, July 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * University of Bath joins new Defence Universities Alliance * The University of Bath has been confirmed as a founder member of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA), a new organisation announced today by the UK Government. Launched by Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, the DUA will create a network of defence research expertise and drive a highly skilled workforce across the UK. The Alliance is a collaborative, strategic network more PR

BATH, England, July 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * University of Bath partners with National Grid to accelerate clean energy innovation * National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has strengthened its collaboration with leading UK universities, awarding innovation contracts to ten academic institutions across the UK to support the scale, pace and ambition of the clean energy transition. Through its innovation programme, the partnerships bring world class research and specialist expertise directly into NG more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, July 14 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * New Research Training Group for Innovative Biomaterials The German Research Foundation (DFG) will fund the international Research Training Group "Multidimensional Biomaterials [MB](2)" at the University of Bayreuth for an initial period of five years starting in early 2027. In an interdisciplinary approach, researchers from Bayreuth will collaborate with partners from three universities in Melbourne, Australia to develop new and more broadly app more PR

NORWICH, England, July 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * The digital therapy helping dementia carers A University of East Anglia (UEA) project to help carers looking after people with dementia has been hailed a success. Researchers created a digital therapy platform, for use on mobile devices or computers, and tested it out on almost 500 volunteers. A new paper published today reveals that carers using the platform had lower levels of anxiety and depression after three and six months compared wit more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Netflix's Heartstopper sparked global book-buying boom, study finds A Netflix adaptation helped transform Heartstopper from a popular graphic novel into a global mainstream publishing success, according to new research from The University of Manchester and Princeton University. The study found that the release of Heartstopper on Netflix in April 2022 triggered a dramatic and sustained rise in book sales across eleven countries, int more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 13 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham selected as a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance * The University of Nottingham has been successful in its application to join the UK Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) as a founding member, alongside 35 other UK universities. The DUA was announced on Monday 13 July by Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP. The alliance will strengthen collaboration between universities, g more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 13 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham spin out's new MRI software for monitoring conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease receives green light for roll out to the US * A new generation of MRI technology developed by scientists at the University of Nottingham for disease monitoring via blood flow measurement has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance. The new Arterial Spin Labelling (ASL) MRI software is being commercialised by the univers more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, July 14 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Innovation Fellow challenging rape culture one locker room at a time By Kate Hargreaves When social work professor Maddie Brockbank first saw the call for applications to UWindsor's Innovation Fellowship, she wasn't sure her work would be a good fit. "I remember thinking, this is not for me," she recalls. The fellowship, launched in 2026 by the Office of Research and Innovation, helps support early-stage founders, creators and entrepreneurs as they deve more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, July 13 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * University to be a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance * The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, has today (13 July) announced the University of Liverpool will be a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA). The DUA will build a more strategic relationship between defence and academia in order to support UK defence in meeting the ambitions of the government's Strategic Defence Revi more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 13 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG joins the Defence Universities Alliance * The University of Glasgow has been accepted as a member of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA). Announced today (13 July) by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, the DUA is a partnership of 35 universities and Universities UK, established to strengthen collaboration between higher education, government and industry in support of the UK's defence and national security priorities. The Univer more PR

LEEDS, England, July 13 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Writing retreats for postgraduate research students building community across LBU * Delivered throughout the 2025/26 academic year, the programme included online writing mornings, one-day retreats in different formats and a four-day residential retreat for those in the final stages of thesis writing. Developed in response to feedback from the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) and wider engagement with the PGR community, the programme was supp more PR