BIRMINGHAM, England, July 14 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Astronomers use Webb Telescope to reveal how supermassive black holes feed themselves * Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has captured a clear view of how a supermassive black hole sustains itself, bringing the field closer to solving a longstanding mystery in astrophysics. Scientists from the University of Nottingham's School of Physics and Astronomy were part of the team led by led by the  more PR

BRISTOL, England, July 13 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol one of 35 UK universities to partner in new defence alliance * The Alliance is part of the UK Government's PS182million investment in growing defence-related skills and future career opportunities for students. Chosen from almost 100 UK university applicants, Bristol and the other 34 institutions will share expertise and build connections between academia and the defence sector, creating student career pathways in, for example, cyber se more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 14 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * British Columbians becoming more wary of AI as awareness grows - SFU study * by Sam Smith British Columbians are growing increasingly wary of artificial intelligence and the companies behind the technology, according to a Simon Fraser University survey. As AI becomes more prevalent, B.C. residents are becoming more skeptical about its impact and less trusting of tech companies and those who lead them. The findings also indicate that British  more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, July 14 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Associate Deans reappointed in Faculty of Education By Gillian Minaker Professor of Educational Studies Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker and Associate Professor of Mathematics Education Joyce Mgombelo have been reappointed as Associate Deans in the Faculty of Education, effective July 1. Ciuffetelli Parker begins a three-year reappointment as Associate Dean, Professional and Undergraduate Student Services and Mgombelo begins a three-year reappointment as Associ more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, July 13 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Cardiff University secures defence alliance membership * Cardiff University has secured membership of a major new alliance designed to support UK defence and strengthen national security. The Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) is a new Ministry of Defence (MoD) \- led alliance of 35 of the UK's leading research-intensive universities. It is a strategic network of UK Universities who are committed to partnering with the MoD, the UK Armed Forces, the Office of more PR

LONDON, England, July 14 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's AI Research Day explores how the institution can shape technological change Baba Sheba, Professor of Digital Education and Transformation led the university-wide event. - Last month, staff and students from across the City St George's, University of London community convened for its inaugural AI Research Day, organised by Baba Sheba, Professor of Digital Education and Transformation at the University. They heard from some of  more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 14 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Dead stars in our cosmic backyard: scientists spot four white dwarfs hiding under our noses * Warwick astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have found four new 'local' stars, showing us we can still find surprises in the nearby region of space that we thought we knew so well. Researchers at University of Warwick and University of Colorado Boulder have directly observed, for the first time, four white dwarfs stars orbiting in double star more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 14 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Dr John Mary Kiberu Appointed Acting Head of Makerere University's Department of Geology & Petroleum Studies By Hasifa Kabejja Dr John Mary Kiberu has been appointed Acting Head of the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies at Makerere University effective 1st July 2026. Dr Kiberu takes over from Dr Arthur Batte who has led the Department since 1st April 2022. Official Handover Ceremony The official handover ceremony, held on 10th July 2026, was presid more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 14 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Former NHS consultant with personal memories of the Holocaust is honoured by the University of Leicester * One of the dwindling number of people with personal memories of the Holocaust has been honoured by the University of Leicester. Dr Martin Stern MBE, who had a 42-year career as an NHS consultant with University Hospitals of Leicester, has devoted much of his life to educating people about what he saw and experienced between 1939 and 1945. Hi more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, July 13 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Honorary fellows to "inform and inspire" class of 2026 at graduation ceremonies * Changemakers in law, business, media, healthcare, science, and public service are being made Honorary Fellows at Cardiff University's graduation ceremonies this week (13 -17 July 2026). New graduates will hear from inspirational individuals making a difference across sectors - on issues such as fake news, pandemics, equality, diversity and inclusion, innovation and the economy.  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, July 14 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * University supports more secure, resilient society Newcastle University has been selected as a founding member of the UK's new Defence Universities Alliance (DUA). The announcement recognises the University's strengths in research, innovation, education and skills that contribute to a safer, more secure and resilient society. The Defence Universities Alliance is a collaborative, strategic network of UK Universities who are publicly committed to p more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, July 14 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Renewed federal funding will help Ontario Tech University expand STEM opportunities for underrepresented youth * For more than a decade, Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach program has delivered engaging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) experiences that help young people develop foundational skills, discover new interests and envision themselves as future innovators, engineers and technology leaders. Through cam more PR

DUBLIN, July 14 -- National College of Ireland posted the following news: * * * Retirement of Dr Josephine Bleach as Director of the Early Learning Initiative at National College of Ireland. * Dr Josephine Bleach will retire from her role as Director of the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) at National College of Ireland this summer. The Early Learning Initiative at National College of Ireland addresses educational underachievement in marginalised communities working with and through local communities, to support educational achievement.  more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 14 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State visits University of Surrey to discuss landmark reforms to veterinary regulation * A high-profile delegation from the UK Government visited the University of Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine on 8th July to see, first hand, how the next generation of veterinary professionals are being educated and shaped as the workforce for a modern and resilient profession. Credit: University of Surrey Vice Chancellor Professor Steph more PR

HONG KONG, July 14 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Testing AI in the Real World HKU Business School Released AI Agents' Trading Performance * HKU Business School today released the results of a groundbreaking study evaluating how well today's leading Artificial Intelligence models can perform as independent foreign exchange traders. Over the past year, AI large language models (LLMs) have rapidly evolved from simply generating text to taking independent actions and using complex tools. However, a ke more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 14 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham becomes a founding member of the UK Defence Universities Alliance The University of Birmingham is one of 35 universities selected to form a new alliance to spearhead defence research and boost skills and careers in defence. Launched today by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) is a long-term collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forc more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 14 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University of Manchester chosen as a founding member of new Defence Universities Alliance * 35 universities form new Defence Universities Alliance with the Ministry of Defence to develop new technologies and create opportunities for students and graduates * Alliance will boost defence industry skills across the UK and support vital research into new defence technologies * Alliance is part of pound sterling182 million investment in growing  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 14 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news on July 13, 2026: * * * University of Portsmouth joins new UK Defence Universities Alliance The University of Portsmouth has become a founding member of a new national alliance bringing together leading universities to strengthen defence research, develop future skills, and support careers across the UK's defence and national security sectors Launched today (13 July) by Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP, the UK Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) will crea more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 14 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Meike Bokhorst appointed Professor of Legitimate Governance in (Semi) Public Sectors As of 1 July 2026, Meike Bokhorst has been appointed as a professor at the chair of Legitimate Governance in (Semi) Public Sectors. This new one-day chair is based at the Utrecht University School of Governance (USG) and is supported by the Scientific Council for Government Policy external link (WRR). Meike Bokhorst: "By working on shared norm development and responsiv more PR

LONDON, Canada, July 14 -- Western University issued the following Q&A on July 13, 2026, involving Dan Lizotte, director of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy and professor in the departments of computer science, and epidemiology and biostatistics: * * * Western philosophers, scientists among global scholars tackling "wicked problems" Rotman Institute of Philosophy director Dan Lizotte on why careful thinking across disciplines matters more than ever By Megan Stacey Western's Rotman Institute of Philosophy recently hosted the Summit on Int more PR