NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 15 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * "The great thing about entrepreneurship? Everything you do has an immediate impact" * Eef Lamers studied Physics and Astronomy at Radboud University (2012-2019). In 2021, he founded Micro-Cosmos. This start-up is based at The Launch, the hub for budding entrepreneurs at the Science Park, Radboud University's business park. Eef was profiled for WeAreRadboud, a feature on Radboud University's social media. Read a longer version of his story here. "I us more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, July 15 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * A new class of fungi named after the King of Sweden * Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered a completely new fungal species, which they chose to name after the King of Sweden. The species has been given the Latin name Semicentenialea rex, which means fifty-year anniversary of the King. It is the first known representative of a new class of fungi that will be called Semicentenialomycetes. The new fungus was isolated from roots in the ground  more PR

LONDON, Canada, July 15 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Are workplaces safer? Harassment and violence persist, Western survey finds Second national study shows signs of progress, strategy needed for long-term change By Keri Ferguson A follow-up national survey developed by Western researchers shows workplace harassment and violence continue to be widespread in Canada, with some signs of improvement. The second national survey on harassment and violence at work in Canada was conducted by Western's Centre for Research more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 15 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Assisted dying * Risks, trade-offs and possible ways forward As South Africa confronts a Constitutional challenge over medically assisted dying, international experience offers no single ethical answer, only competing values and difficult choices. At a recent bioethics discussion hosted by Wits University in Johannesburg, Henrik Ahlenius and Michael Lovtrup of the Swedish National Council on Medical Ethics presented a sobering pic more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 15 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University joins UK government's Defence Universities Alliance to support the future of UK defence skills and innovation * 35 founding universities selected to form the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) to boost skills and careers in defence and national security * The DUA was announced on 13 July 2026 by the UK minister for defence readiness and industry, Luke Pollard * It is part of a pound sterling182 million investment in growing defence-related s more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 15 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University's health researchers to help guide redesign of Birmingham and Solihull's NHS * Aston University's NHS partnership will develop England's first system for monitoring an integrated community health system * Many NHS services are being redesigned so they can be delivered by neighbourhood teams * The collaboration will help Birmingham and Solihull better identify and tackle health inequalities, making services fairer and more accessible for every more PR

BATH, England, July 15 -- Bath Spa University posted the following news: * * * Bath Spa University strengthens commitment to accessible learning with Braille innovation * Wednesday, 15 July, 2026 Bath Spa University is further strengthening its commitment to accessibility, inclusion and innovation by investing in specialist Braille technology that will help make learning and research more accessible for blind and visually impaired students, staff and visitors. The University has been working with local social enterprise Bristol Braille, more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 14 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * BC health leader Lorrie Cramb combines experience, DSocSci education * Learn more about the Doctor of Social Sciences at Royal Roads University. If Canada wants to address the many, varied and interconnected challenges facing health care, it will need all hands on deck. That means, yes, training and hiring more doctors and nurses. But according to Lorrie Cramb, it also means making efficient use of all members of the health care team, includin more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, July 15 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Women's rugby welcomes new head coach By Theo Wan The Brock women's rugby team will tackle their next season under the leadership of new head coach Lauryn Bons. Bons spent last season as an assistant coach with the Brock Badgers, where she was responsible for transition and attack as well as backs-specific skill development, and has coached with Rugby Ontario's 7s and 15s programs, including at the 2025 Canada Summer Games. "It's a huge privilege to have more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, July 15 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Unexpected opportunity uncovers the secret life of giant mud crabs By Lucy Stafford An unexpected PhD opportunity has led to new research uncovering how one of Australia's most valuable fisheries species moves between oceans and estuaries, providing new insights that could help shape the future management of mud crab populations. CQUniversity researcher William Dantas Charles has completed his PhD exploring the movement and habitat use of the g more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, July 15 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * What the World Cup can teach us about raising resilient kids By Priscilla Roberts As millions of fans watch the world's best footballers battle it out in the FIFA World Cup, a CQUniversity educational neuroscience expert says the drive to compete doesn't begin in elite sport - it begins in childhood. Competition, according to CQUniversity Adjunct Senior Lecturer and educational neuroscience researcher Dr Ragnar Purje, is not something children  more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * International Home Care Nurses Organization 5th Global Conference highlights the growing impact of home and community nursing Conference showcased the growing importance of home and community nursing in addressing some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges Written by Matthew Bradby More than 200 nursing leaders, researchers, educators, policymakers, and clinicians from 33 countries gathered in London from 17-19 June for the Intern more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 15 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Climate impact research needs more real-world data * European cities are experimenting with hundreds of climate solutions, from green roofs to electric vehicles, all in the hopes of adapting to the warmer world around us. But despite more and more research on these solutions, we still only barely have an idea of what actually works in practice. That's according to a study published in Environmental Research Letters today, co-authored by researchers at  more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, July 15 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK, Nansha District Government and Guangzhou First People's Hospital establish the Greater Bay Area's first international clinical trial centre Centre to launch GBA-based clinical studies on AI-powered scoliosis screening and stem cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis * The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); the People's Government of Nansha District, Guangzhou; and Guangzhou First People's Hospital today (15 July) signed an agre more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 15 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Data shows biggest danger to wildlife is people, not cats * Human-created hazards are responsible for most wildlife rescues in New South Wales, and researchers are calling for more prevention strategies to save threatened species. A University of Queensland project analysed 11 years of records from the NSW Wildlife Rehabilitation Data Dashboard and found 52,475 cases related to 158 species listed as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, July 15 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * Diabetes risk varies despite the same BMI * Two people with the same body mass index or BMI may have entirely different risks of developing type 2 diabetes, depending on the biological mechanisms underlying their overweight. Some types of obesity increase a person's risk of diabetes, while others do not influence the risk at all, or even appear to be protective against the disease. In a new study, researchers describe the different molecular processes th more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 15 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Driving force for equality who has empowered thousands of women is recognised by the University of Leicester * A charity leader described as the 'voice for the voiceless' has been honoured by the University of Leicester for empowering thousands of women in the city. As CEO of the Shama Women's Centre, Khudeja Amer-Sharif has been a driving force for equality, working tirelessly for women from under-represented communities who face inequalities. H more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, July 15 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * DTU, the Danish Defence Intelligence Service, and the Danish Industry Foundation in a unique collaboration on defense technologies * Denmark's technological preparedness must be strengthened, and companies and research must contribute to this. Therefore, a new, cross-cutting collaboration is being established. It is happening right now. The threat landscape against Denmark is serious. Hybrid threats are increasing, and so are the deman more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, July 15 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Solving the cocktail party problem for hearing aids with machine learning Luan Fiorio recently defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Electrical Engineering. - How do we recognize what one person is saying when others are speaking at the same time? This simple, yet peculiar question forms the basis of the cocktail party problem, a phrase coined by the cognitive scientist Colin Cherry in 1953. It describes how the brain acts to f more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 15 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Forever chemicals, everyday products: U of T environmental chemist brings the lab into the living room * Miriam Diamond was watching her young son jump on the living room couch when it suddenly dawned on her: his casual horseplay might not be so carefree after all. As the foam cushions compressed and rebounded, Diamond, an environmental chemist at the University of Toronto, wondered what might be getting puffed into the air. "I thought, 'I know there more PR

BRISTOL, England, July 15 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Fossil collector's lifelong passion recognised with honorary degree * Now living in Frome, Carpenter's fascination with fossils began in childhood in nearby Saltford, where discoveries of fossils in the garden of his family home sparked an interest that never left him. Although he collected casually at first, a meeting with a fellow collector during his teenage years inspired him to take the hobby more seriously. Over time, he has built up an more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, July 15 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * From hospital bed to first-class degree: Keele student's remarkable graduation story * A Keele University student who thought her university dreams were over after being struck down with sepsis just weeks into her first term has graduated with first-class honours. Aliya was in her first month at Keele when she became seriously ill and was admitted to hospital with sepsis, a serious reaction to an infection that can be life-threatening. After spending a  more PR

TARTU, Estonia, July 15 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Interest in doctoral studies at the University of Tartu has increased among both international and domestic applicants * Author: Andres Tennus During this year's spring and summer admissions period, the University of Tartu received 1,275 applications for doctoral studies, of which 978 were eligible for evaluation. This is around 200 applications more than last year. In autumn, 190 junior research fellows, including 62 international and 128 Estonian researc more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 15 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Launching a start-up through a master's thesis * "MoglichMacher" award for TUM Entrepreneurial Masterclass The TUM Entrepreneurial Masterclass uniquely combines degree programs with start-up activity. In their master's thesis, students can explore a research question that is crucial to their own start-up or another TUM spin-off, or they can investigate how entrepreneurship support can be improved. Around 80 start-ups have already emerged from t more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 15 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Leicester-Apollo conference explores research collaborations to improve the health of the UK, India and beyond * Research which could help to transform healthcare delivery in the UK, India and globally was showcased at conference held at the University of Leicester. The conference, held in conjunction with Leicester's partner in India, Apollo Healthcare, was the first major event to feature experts from the newly-formed Centre for Digital Health an more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, July 15 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Workshop 'Geopolitics in Europe and the World' marks start of interfaculty theme Leiden researchers from law, political science, governance and global affairs and humanities gathered for the first workshop organized in the context of the new interfaculty theme 'Geopolitics in Europe and the World'. The theme welcomes Leiden researchers interested in contributing. The workshop, which was held on June 9, marked the start of a cross-faculty network, explorin more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Expert comment: Developing a systems approach to health misinformation LSHTM expert discusses new Lancet Commission that will look to tackle wider issues and drivers around health misinformation and disinformation The new 'Lancet Commission on rethinking misinformation, health, and human security', launched on 27 June 2026, aims to analyse the ways in which misinformation and disinformation affect health. It will examine  more PR

BRISTOL, England, July 15 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Loneliness strongly linked to poorer mental health and wellbeing, study finds * Loneliness is increasingly recognised as a major public health issue, with growing evidence connecting it to poorer health. However, it is unclear whether loneliness itself contributes to poor health or whether these links are driven by other factors. The study, in association with the universities of Oxford and Manchester, combined evidence from three different res more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, July 15 (TNSxrep) -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Massey researcher receives international honour for leadership on academic freedom Professor Mohan Dutta has been recognised with one of the highest service honours in communication, receiving the Presidential Citation from the National Communication Association (NCA). - The citation recognises Professor Dutta's leadership as Chair of the NCA's Academic Freedom and Tenure Task Force, which examined challenges facing academic freed more PR

KILDARE, Ireland, July 15 -- National University of Ireland, Maynooth issued the following news: * * * MU achieves strongest performance in sustainability rankings Maynooth University (MU) has recorded its strongest performance to date in the latest Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, moving into the 201-300 global band and achieving No. 1 in Ireland rankings for Zero Hunger (SDG 2) and Life on Land (SDG 15). The rankings measure universities' contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research, teaching, campus more PR

LEEDS, England, July 15 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Nine-Time Paralympic Gold Medallist Hannah Cockroft CBE Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Leeds Beckett University * The award was conferred on Monday 13 July at First Direct Arena in Leeds, during a graduation ceremony celebrating the achievements of students from the Carnegie School of Sport. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Hannah is one of Britain's most successful Paralympic athletes. Competing in the T34 wheelchair racing classification, she has won nin more PR

SINGAPORE, July 15 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS establishes Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Consortium to accelerate decarbonisation efforts * New consortium led by NUS CHCI will bridge the gap between academic research and commercial applications to combat climate change To galvanise decarbonisation and combat climate change, the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon Innovations (CHCI), has established the Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Consortium (HyLoCC). The co more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, July 15 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Penalty kicks, pressure and performance: The psychology of elite sport * The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup showcases some of the most talented athletes in the world. But beyond physical skill, an athlete's ability to manage nerves, maintain focus and make quick decisions can make the difference between victory and defeat in high-pressure moments. Dr. Bryan McLaughlin, a postdoctoral fellow in Ontario Tech U more PR

BATH, England, July 14 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Plant-based wound dressing fights infection before it takes hold * A new dressing made from plant-based materials can deliver antibiotics directly to wounds during critical early stages of infection, according to researchers from the University of Bath. The study, published in Bioactive Materials, is the first to use this family of sustainable furan-based polymers, previously explored for sustainable plastics and packaging, for infection-fighting wound dressin more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Climate change is forcing amphibians to change their diet - but they can only adapt so far New research involving Queen Mary University of London reveals that amphibians can change what they eat to cope with rising temperatures, but that this natural survival strategy has limits. - Published in Scientific Reports, the international study found that tadpoles actively alter their diet as temperatures increase, consuming more plant material a more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, July 15 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Research by Liverpool's Centre for People's Justice at the heart of Hillsborough Law * The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known as 'Hillsborough Law', cleared its final hurdles in a dramatic day in the House of Commons yesterday (14 th July), paving the way for it to be enacted into UK law by Autumn 2026. This landmark legislation has been delivered by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and will rewire the relationship between the state  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 15 (TNSrep) -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Research highlights the need for social homes delivery to tackle homelessness * New research by the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), commissioned by Shelter Scotland, highlights the opportunity for More Homes Scotland to remove barriers to housing delivery and increase affordable housing supply, while stressing the need for clarity about the agency's purpose, priorities and measures of success. Every year Scotland fails t more PR

ABERDEEN, Scotland, July 15 -- Robert Gordon University issued the following news: * * * New partnership explores future collaboration in geothermal energy Aberdeen's two universities have committed to explore future collaboration in geothermal energy and heating jointly, marking an important step toward expanding research, innovation and skills development in the sector. A new Memorandum of Agreement outlines a shared intention for the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University (RGU) to work together to assess opportunities for jo more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Salty water similar to Earth's oceans found in meteorite that struck New Jersey home * Scientists discover evidence of salty water similar to the Earth's oceans and organic matter essential for the building blocks of life in a meteorite that crashed through a house in New Jersey, USA. The rare meteorite contains evidence of highly concentrated briny fluids which can potentially create molecules, similar to those crucial to life on Earth.  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Scientists uncover genetic clues from a tumour-prone reptile that could advance cancer research * A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, suggests a pet gecko with an unusually high risk of tumours may be a promising model for understanding how cancer develops and spreads. The findings of the study, which are published in BMC Biology, could help to explain why some animals frequently get cancer and others rar more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 15 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Scientists unveil technique to build ultra-thin material stacks that promise quantum breakthrough * Scientists have unveiled a new fabrication technique for the ultra-clean manufacturing of 2D heterostructures - materials just a few atoms thick - which could be used in quantum technology and electronics. Experts from Southampton and Singapore say the method could be used to develop next-generation devices used for accelerating research in quant more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 14 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Should speed limits be increased along the Princes Freeway? * The Victorian Coalition has announced a new pledge to increase speed limits along the Princes freeway and highway, if elected in November. Under the proposal, speed limits on a major stretch between Colac and Melbourne would be increased from 100 km/h to 110 km/h. An RMIT expert weighs in on the proposed changes. Dr Afshin Jafari, School of Global, U more PR

BATH, England, July 14 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Silver inclusion award for Department of Life Sciences * Our Department of Life Sciences was awarded Silver in the Athena Swan charter by Advance HE in May 2026. In 2022 the merger of two departments formed Life Sciences, and as the first Athena Swan submission since, this Silver award is a testament to the collaborative community which has grown over the past four years. Professor Sarah Bailey, who co-led on the submission, said: I am delighted that our D more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 15 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Sir Geoff Palmer Future Leaders award winner named * Steveen Ulysse received his award from Dr Susie Mitchell. Credit Jacquie Dunbar The first recipient of the Sir Geoff Palmer Future Leaders Award was announced last week at UofG's annual James McCune Smith conference. The award honours the memory and legacy of Professor Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE, who delivered a keynote address at the inaugural JMS Conference and who sadly passed away just over a yea more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 15 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Southampton celebrates success: Graduation starts today * Southampton's Guildhall Square will become the centre of celebrations for thousands of University of Southampton graduates from today. The university is hosting a total of 16 graduation ceremonies in the O2 Guildhall and one in Winchester Cathedral for Winchester School of Art graduates. More than 4,300 students will be awarded their hard-earned undergraduate degrees, masters degrees a more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 15 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Students vote WBS standout school for Business and Management in NSS * Warwick Business School has been named the top Russell Group business school for Business and Management courses by students in the latest National Student Survey. Students gave WBS an overall positivity score of 90.1 per cent with the School ranking top among the elite research-intensive Russell Group in at least one key measure for the fifth consecutive year. An more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 15 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Summer Startup Programme has University campus buzzing with innovation * While graduation ceremonies may mark the end of the academic year for many students, the University of Glasgow is still alive with enterprise and innovation. Across lecture theatres and teaching spaces, a different kind of learning is taking place as aspiring entrepreneurs take part in the University's Summer Startup Programme. The programme, delivered by the University's Stude more PR

HAIFA, Israel, July 15 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Awarded Gray Foundation Grant to Advance Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer * A research team led by Prof. Moti Freiman of the Technion Faculty of Biomedical Engineering and the May-Blum-Dahl Human MRI Research Center has received a prestigious Gray Foundation Team Science grant to develop an AI-powered MRI method for the early detection of ovarian cancer. The project is one of several selected as part of the Foundati more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 15 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Testing materials for fusion power plants * New TUM and IPP research consortium launched at the Garching campus Materials for future fusion power plants are to be developed at the Garching research campus. As part of a new program of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), several research groups from the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Research Neutron Source (FRM II) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Max Planck  more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 14 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The Coves del Fem provide crucial new evidence of the transition from the last hunter-gatherers to early farming communities * Archaeological work carried out at the Coves del Fem (Ulldemolins, Priorat)-located within the Serra de Montsant Natural Park-between 30 May and 28 June 2026, has yielded new evidence of exceptional interest for understanding the prehistory of the northeastern Iberian Peninsula. The campaign was conducted by a team o more PR

BATH, England, July 14 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Tobacco control training course takes place at University of Bath * Participants from over 25 countries received training in tobacco industry monitoring, research, and accountability from the University of Bath. The Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG), part of the University's Centre for 21st Century Public Health, delivered their annual tobacco control training course from 6 - 10 July 2026. TCRG welcomed 22 in-person participants and 37 online participant more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 15 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM develops intelligent 3D twins of crime scenes * AI for police investigations A crime scene is often accessible only for a short period of time. During that time, all relevant evidence must be documented quickly, and even small details can prove crucial. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (BLKA) are working together to fundamentally transform this process. Using artificial in more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, July 15 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Twin brothers graduate with same degree after studying side by side * Twin brothers who studied the same degree course, achieved the same result and even lived in neighbouring rooms have graduated together from Keele University. Adrian and Ainsley Dondo, from Bradford, collected their Biomedical Science degrees after four years studying side by side. The brothers said sharing the experience helped them stay motivated through assignments and exams, while more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 14 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T Data Sciences Institute to lead initiative awarding $1M in Claude credits for AI-powered research * The University of Toronto's Data Sciences Institute said it will lead an initiative to award $1 million in credits for the AI system Claude to accelerate research across the university. The initiative is part of a Canada-wide, $10-million commitment from Claude-maker Anthropic to fund AI research at eight institutions, including Toronto's Vector I more PR

MACAU, China, July 15 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM Centre for Continuing Education partners with Wynn Macau to offer AI training courses * To support the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and the cultivation of AI professionals in Macao, the Centre for Continuing Education of the University of Macau (UM), in collaboration with the Business Research and Training Center and Executive Education of the UM Faculty of Business Administration, partnered with Wynn Macau to offer several online AI training more PR

MACAU, China, July 15 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM organises IOTSC Summer Camp to foster academic exchange * The State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (SKL-IOTSC) at the University of Macau (UM) organised the 4th IOTSC Summer Camp for Outstanding University Students. This year, 23 top students from leading institutions, including the University of Manchester (UK), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), and Zhejiang University, took part in the camp to explore the latest advancements more PR

KYOTO, Japan, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Ritsumeikan University issued the following news: * * * Understanding Textile Structures by Studying Defect Propagation Researchers classify periodic textile structures by mathematically tracking how defects propagate through interconnected yarn networks - Textile properties often depend as much on yarn entanglement as on the material itself, with these underlying patterns influencing mechanical behavior. Researchers have developed a mathematical framework that classifies periodic textile structures and  more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Mystery of why some toads survive deadly fungus revealed The mystery of why some populations of amphibians recover following outbreaks of a deadly fungus has been solved in a new study led by UCL, ZSL and Imperial College London. The chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), is a major cause of devastating declines in frogs and toads around the world. Mass deaths occur often after amphibians transition out of the tadpole or larval  more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Promising early results from Alzheimer's trial targeting tau A UCL and UCLH-led clinical trial of a new Alzheimer's disease medication has shown encouraging results in slowing cognitive decline and reducing the brain protein tau, the researchers report at a major international conference. Professor Cath Mummery (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and UCLH) presented the findings of the Biogen-sponsored CELIA trial into the experimental drug diran more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, July 15 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * University hosts international forum on the power of science diplomacy * The University of Plymouth has taken a big step towards establishing a new Centre for Science Diplomacy for Environment and Society. The plans were discussed at a Science Diplomacy Consultative Forum hosted by the University in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe. And they are part of Plymouth's longer-term ambition to achieve UNESCO more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, July 15 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * New research project for sustainable packaging and electronics The University of Bayreuth is part of the European Horizon research project AIM-PACE, which is developing novel, sustainable plastics for packaging and electronics. The aim of the project is to replace fossil-based plastics with bio-based alternatives while enabling full circularity of the materials. The total project volume provided by the EU amounts to approximately Euros6.9 millio more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 15 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Celebrating 75 years of world-leading Shakespeare research and education Professor Michael Dobson reflects on and celebrates 75 years of research and education excellence at the University of Birmingham's Shakespeare Institute. - William Shakespeare, the most important dramatist in world literature, is widely synonymous not only with human creativity but with the West Midlands. He was born and died in Stratford-upon-Avon, and this proximity to Bir more PR

KOLN, Germany, July 15 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * The University of Cologne is part of the new AI centre KI:Expertisezentrum.nrw The centre, which brings together AI expertise from 36 universities in North Rhine-Westphalia, is receiving 15.4 million euros in funding from the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Its aim is to facilitate access to this key technology for the participating universities, and to establish expertise in this area. The new KI:Expertisezen more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 15 -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * Novel tech could aid targeted lung cancer treatment Scientists have developed a new method for accurately predicting gene changes that cause lung cancer, without the need for slower, more expensive lab techniques. - The technology was able to identify specific genetic changes with high accuracy, offering a potentially faster, more efficient and cheaper testing option than traditional methods. The findings have the potential to accelerate testing f more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 15 -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * Preterm birth impacts early educational achievements Children born prematurely are more likely to underachieve in the first years of school than those born at full term, particularly among those born or living in the most deprived areas, a study suggests. - More than half of children (57 per cent) born before 32 weeks were not ready for school at five years of age, including in areas such as communication and language, and physical and emotional de more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 15 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * University of Leicester's herbarium collection joins project to unlock millions of biological records for climate research * The University of Leicester has joined a major new partnership to digitise over 1.1 million natural history specimens, including 50,000 specimens held by Leicester's Herbarium, creating a step-change in how researchers and conservationists access vital biodiversity data. The project, led by the Universities of Oxford and Camb more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 15 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * University hosts launch of DCMS research agenda The University of Manchester has hosted the launch of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Areas of Research Interest (ARIs). The ARIs set out the key policy challenges where new research, evidence and analysis can help inform government decision-making and improve outcomes for people and communities across the UK. The event, organised by Policy@Manchester, brought together poli more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 15 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham seeks cat owners for study on veterinary care and antibiotic use * Cat owners are being invited to take part in a University of Nottingham study exploring their experiences of taking their pet to the vet and the treatment they received, including whether antibiotics were prescribed. The research, being led by academics in the university's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science and funded by the Veterinary Medic more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Study debunks misleading women's exercise advice Women should ignore most of the exercise advice they see on social media, University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka researchers argue. Published in the journal Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, researchers looked at four claims commonly seen online about fasted training, hydration requirements, carbohydrates, and protein timing and reviewed the research behind them. Co-author Profe more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 15 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * The University of Warwick announces honorary graduates for Summer 2026 * The University of Warwick will award seven honorary degrees this summer to people whose achievements have made a lasting impact across mathematics, global leadership, sustainability, technology, culture and social justice. From pioneering advances in pure mathematics and environmental thinking to transformative leadership in gender equality, education, cultural heritage a more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, July 15 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Alumnus publishes new psychology book inspired by MSc studies A University of Wolverhampton graduate has celebrated the publication of his latest book, Imagination, drawing on the knowledge, research skills and critical thinking developed during his MSc in Psychology at the University. Author, filmmaker and researcher Leon Mitchell has released Imagination, a new book exploring one of humanity's most remarkable cognitive abilities. Br more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * How does exercise keep our brains healthy as we age? A new study from Victoria University (VU) strengths the case for exercise as a critical part of protecting the brain from age-related decline like dementia and Alzheimer's disease. VU researcher Dr James Broatch led the analysis which focused on the role of exercise on the glymphatic system - a brain 'waste-clearance' pathway that is most active when we sleep. The glymphatic system play more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 15 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * Young adults with cancer are helping shape the future of care * Learn more about Anew adolescent and young adult cancer care research. For most teenagers and young adults, a cancer diagnosis is unthinkable. But for Garrett Stalker, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 17, and Stacey Brownell, who received two breast cancer diagnoses in her early thirties-it's a reality. Navigating cancer care as a young adult "Being a tee more PR