GLASGOW, Scotland, July 16 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * 225 years on, Burns Suppers continue to be reinvented around the world * Dr Cleo O'Callaghan Yeoman, Chris Waddell and Professor Pauline Mackay (seated)at the Burns Cottage, Alloway. Credit Martin Shields What does a Burns Supper held in Ireland, Greece, Hong Kong and New York have in common with one held in Antarctica? According to new research from the University of Glasgow, quite a lot. Two hundred and twenty-five years after the first Burns Su more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * When Food Is Uncertain, Life Becomes Unstable How do you cope when your next meal is never guaranteed? Beyond hunger, this uncertainty quietly shapes a caregiver's mental wellbeing and, in turn, a child's future. A recent study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032725011966) by Aga Khan University's Institute for Human Development (IHD) highlights this reality. In Kenya's arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) regions, food insecurity i more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 16 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University scores top accreditation in Green MBA Index 2026 * Aston University's MBA achieves top ranking in CEO magazine's Green MBA Index * University achieves AAA ranking which is the highest classification in the framework * Ranking reflects the distinction between programmes that have made sustainability central to how they educate leaders. - Aston University has achieved the top sustainability ranking in the 2026 Green MBA Index by CEO magazi more PR

GALWAY CITY, Ireland, July 16 -- Atlantic Technological University issued the following news release: * * * EU GREEN secures Euros7.2 million to accelerate sustainable transformation in higher education ATU welcomes the announcement that the EU GREEN Alliance has secured Euros7.2 million in funding under the European Commission's 2026 Erasmus+ European Universities call. As one of nine partner universities in the Alliance, ATU will continue to work with its European partners to advance collaboration in education, research, innovation and r more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, July 16 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK Faculty of Engineering nurtures next-gen innovation and technology pioneers to engineer smart, sustainable urban solutions The 7th Green Innovation Competition attracted over 500 students to tackle environmental challenges using STEAM * The Centre for Innovation and Technology (CINTEC) at the Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), successfully hosted the finals and award presentation ceremony of the 7t more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 16 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU scoops two national marketing innovation awards De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester was recognised for not one but two digital innovations within the higher education sector at a national awards ceremony in Leeds. Organised by Havas People and hosted by comedian Maisie Adam, the Heist Awards showcase some of the most creative and ambitious marketing, student recruitment and communication campaigns across the higher education sector. DMU picked up  more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * New Dean appointed for UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences Professor Marika Taylor, an internationally recognised theoretical physicist, has been appointed Executive Dean of UCL's Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MAPS). She starts in post next month (August), succeeding Professor Ivan Parkin (UCL Chemistry), who served as MAPS Dean for 10 years. Professor Taylor joins UCL from the University of Birmingham, where she served as Pro-Vice-Ch more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 16 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Development of innovative learning framework leads to TUT lecturer's doctorate * A passion for improving teaching and learning in higher education has resulted in a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) lecturer, Dr Sifiso Ngonyama, recently obtaining a doctorate from the University of South Africa (UNISA). Based on his research, he developed a simulation-based Work-Integrated Learning framework for Management Accounting programmes at South more PR

LONDON, England, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Preterm birth impacts education levels in first years of school By Ryan O'Hare 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. These are the findings of a new analysis, led by researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Edinburgh, and published today in the journal JAMA Network Open. In an analy more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 16 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Award-winning leader installed into the Chancellor's College of Benefactors An award-winning leader and entrepreneur in the global research industry has been installed into Lancaster University's Chancellor's College of Benefactors as part of this July's graduation ceremonies. Over a distinguished career spanning more than half a century, Gian Fulgoni has revolutionised market research by pioneering the use of new technologies that have fundamentally improv more PR

LONDON, England, July 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * London the 'Higher Education Capital of the World' event hosted at UCL Senior leaders from higher education, government and industry gathered at an event highlighting London's strengths in education, research and innovation held at UCL. They were attending the launch of London Higher's London: The Higher Education Capital of the World, a new report highlighting the capital's strengths in education, research and innovation, with a foreword fro more PR

KILDARE, Ireland, July 16 -- National University of Ireland, Maynooth issued the following news: * * * MU welcomes European higher education leaders as part of Irish EU Presidency University leaders, policymakers and academics from across Europe gathered at Maynooth University (MU) on July 9 and 10 for the 4th European Universities Initiative (EUI) Forum. Held as part of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Forum brought representatives of 55 university alliances, representing more than 500 universities, to Maynoot more PR

KILDARE, Ireland, July 16 -- National University of Ireland, Maynooth issued the following news: * * * MU welcomes European university partners for Arqus conference Almost 300 students, staff and university leaders from across Europe gathered at Maynooth University (MU) from 7 to 9 July for the 2026 Arqus Annual Conference. It was the first time MU hosted the annual gathering of the Arqus European University Alliance since joining the nine-university partnership in 2023. Under the theme Voices of Impact: Weaving Stories Across Europe, the  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, July 16 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * NHS worker, new mum and science student named Keele Student of the Year * A mother-of-two who balanced caring for a newborn, working in NHS accident and emergency care and studying for a science degree has been named Keele University's Student of the Year. Lauren Keen, 26, graduated on Wednesday with a degree in Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry after overcoming years of personal and academic challenges, including leaving school at the age of 12 before more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * New report calls for urgent action to tackle youth employment: A 'perfect storm' in Birmingham New report sets out coordinated and practical steps to address youth employment challenges in Birmingham. - A major new report, by the City-Region Economic Development Institute (City-REDI) at the University of Birmingham, has set out practical steps to address the 'perfect storm' facing young people in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands lab more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * SOAS wins gold for most effective use of social media at HEIST awards * SOAS's social media content was celebrated as "an outstanding example of social media done exceptionally well" at this year's HEIST awards, the premier event for recognising excellence and innovation in UK higher education marketing and student recruitment. SOAS marketing and comms team was awarded gold, the top prize, for its SOAS Explains and Meet the Academics campaigns in the ' more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, July 16 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * Spotlighting Our Research: July 2026 * UniSQ researchers are continuing to deliver research with real-world impact, securing major competitive funding, earning national and international recognition, and strengthening partnerships that address some of society's most pressing challenges. As the University enters the second half of 2026, the breadth of research activity reflects growing momentum across disciplines - from agriculture, engi more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 16 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T partnership with Cohere sets the stage for responsible AI adoption at scale * The University of Toronto is advancing its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence adoption at scale through an ambitious multi-year partnership with Cohere, a Canadian-founded, Toronto-based global leader in sovereign AI. This collaboration will help U of T meet a defining moment by taking ownership of its AI future. Founded in 2019 by former U of T students more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 16 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Seven honorary degree recipients for 25/26 summer graduations Distinguished individuals, including an AI pioneer, a photographer, and a University of Birmingham registrar, were among those awarded honorary degrees. - An award-winning icon of black British photography, a national leader in education, an AI pioneer, and one of the country's longest serving university registrars have received honorary degrees from the University of Birmingham at the  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Hidden sunbed danger warning People flocking to sunbeds in search of the perfect tan could be exposing themselves to a hidden health threat far beyond skin cancer, according to a comprehensive research review. The University of Manchester clinician scientists found that indoor tanning can trigger serious and sometimes debilitating skin reactions when ultraviolet (UV) radiation interacts with common medicines, foods, cosmetics and u more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 16 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Ten projects secure more than $42m in medical research grants Ten projects led by University of Melbourne researchers and partner organisations have been awarded more than $42 million by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) across five schemes. A project that will develop a new CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma and other intractable cancers led by Professor Paul Beavis, from the Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology at the Peter MacCa more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 16 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW recycling pioneer spotlights Australia-India opportunities Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla says innovation will underpin stronger economic and research partnerships between Australia and India. Recycling research and innovation at UNSW Sydney is helping shape conversations about how Australia and India can work together to build more sustainable manufacturing industries and strengthen resource security. Speaking on a panel at the Austr more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, July 16 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * Dean Papanastasiou elected Vice President of AEA-Europe The election of Professor Elena Papanastasiou, Dean of the School of Education at the University of Nicosia, as Vice President of AEA-Europe (Association for Educational Assessment-Europe), constitutes a distinguished academic and professional honour of particular significance for the field of educational assessment. Her election to the Vice Presidency of a European organisation with a strong contrib more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, July 16 -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * University of Staffordshire salutes its graduates as military partnership marches on Hundreds of graduates celebrate their awards as University of Staffordshire marks a renewed six-year MoD training partnership in style - Four ceremonies took place on Wednesday 15 July, with the partnership front and centre throughout. The day was attended by Brigadier Shaun Chandler, Head of the Leadership, Education and Development Group within Army Individual  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 16 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * When AI does the homework, are students still learning? The latest UTS Curiosities Live event brought together Professor Leslie Loble AM and Eddie Woo to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping classrooms and what it will take to keep genuine learning at the centre. Key takeaways * AI provides a short-term performance boost, but overusing it creates a "false sense of mastery" that erodes a student's ability to retain knowledge. * Tr more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 16 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick wins Midlands employer award for supporting young people * The University of Warwick has won the EY Foundation Impact Award for Midlands Employer Partner of the Year 2026, celebrating five years of partnership with the EY Foundation, an independent charity supporting young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to thrive in the workplace. Over the past five years, the partnership has helped young people from across th more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Ine Apapoe appointed at the Prince Claus Chair As of 1 September 2026, prof. Ine Apapoe will be appointed at the Prince Claus Chair in Equity and Development at Utrecht University. Apapoe will focus on Inclusive Governance and Tribal Societies, with special attention to Suriname and the tribal group of the Maroons. Despite their historical and cultural significance, the Maroons in some cases are still insufficiently involved in decision-making processes  more PR

YORK, England, July 15 -- York St John University posted the following news: * * * York St John appoints Justine Andrew as new Chair of the Board of Governors * York St John University is delighted to announce the appointment of Justine Andrew as Chair of the Board of Governors. Justine brings extensive executive leadership experience, most recently as a Partner at KPMG UK, where she led the firm's Education, Skills and Productivity business and held a number of regional leadership roles. She is a Non-Executive Director at Bradford Teachi more PR