LOUGHBOROUGH, England, July 20 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * adidas cooling overshoe worn by 2026 FIFA World Cup footballers tested at Loughborough University * adidas' CLIMACOOL SYSTEM - which includes a cooling vest, jacket and overshoe - looked to combat the impact of the high temperatures experienced during the tournament on athlete performance. Ahead of the World Cup, the Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre in Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts helped define the ben more PR

LONDON, England, July 20 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * AI is an ecosystem, not a technology, says Michael Jacobides * Michael G. Jacobides, the Sir Donald Gordon Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, is urging business leaders to rethink artificial intelligence, not as a standalone technology, but as an ecosystem that will reshape how organisations create and capture value. Speaking to Graeme Scott on the GAEA Talks podcast, Jaco more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 20 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Australian historian Professor Joy Damousi elected to British Academy's International Fellowship * Historian Professor Joy Damousi has been elected to the British Academy's International Fellowship, one of only 32 elections in 2026 * Professor Damousi is Dean of Arts and director of the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at ACU, and has led significant research on Australian history of migration, women, and the aftermath of wars *  more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, July 20 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Bavaria's digital treasure trove adds historic school wallcharts from Wurzburg to its collection * Over the years, the Research Centre for Historical Visual Media at the University of Wurzburg has built up a remarkable collection of school wallcharts from Germany and other European countries. In its premises on the North Campus, it houses more than 20,000 items spanning 150 years of school history. "This means we have the largest collection of  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 20 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Building a blueprint to manipulate our immune system * Why do some vaccines protect us for a lifetime, but threats like tumours and viruses present such an ongoing challenge to our health? The answer lies in our immune system's memory, and how invading pathogens hack the system. Our immune cells have memory, just like you'd find in a computer's memory bank. It's essentially a living library of past infections and is ready to attack when it detect more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 20 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Carnaby's cockatoos exposed to dangerous pesticide concentrations in the Wheatbelt * A new Murdoch University study has uncovered alarming levels of pesticide contamination in the food sources of endangered Carnaby's cockatoos in the Wheatbelt -including concentrations well above regulatory limits found in seed spills near grain silos. Carnaby's Hindlimb Paralysis Syndrome (CHiPS) has affected black cockatoos in WA since around 2012, causing weakness or paral more PR

LEEDS, England, July 20 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating LBU's high quality PhD supervision and support * The UKCGE Research Supervision Recognition Programme provides national, peer-reviewed accreditation that recognises the skills, experience, and reflective practice of supervisors across the UK and beyond. Two levels of recognition are available: the Recognised Associate Supervisor Award, designed for those in the early stages of their supervisory journey, and the Recognised Supervisor Award, whi more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, July 20 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * DTU instrument passes first scientific test on its way to the asteroid Psyche * The flyby of Mars provided the first opportunity to test the scientific performance of the DTU-developed magnetometer on a planet. Peter Aagaard Brixen NASA has published the first scientific data from the Psyche spacecraft's flyby of Mars. For DTU, the results mark an important milestone: the University's first magnetometer in outer space has now proven  more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, July 20 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Global research helping restore Central Queensland's coast By Lucy Stafford World-leading biodiversity research is helping shape the future of coastal restoration in Central Queensland, with CQUniversity Principal Research Fellow Associate Professor Carolyn Lundquist bringing international expertise home to support healthier coastlines, stronger ecosystems and better decision-making for the region. Over recent months, Associate Professor Lundqu more PR

HONG KONG, July 20 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed proposes targeted surveillance at two major aviation hubs to accelerate the detection of future pandemic variants * A research team from the School of Public Health at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed an innovative global viral genomic blueprint, showing that strategically targeting genomic surveillance on international travellers at two major aviation hubs could accelerate the detection of emergi more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 20 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Identify strengths as well as risk to reduce number of children being removed from families according to ACU researchers Child protection systems focus too heavily on identifying risk when assessing families and instead need to also consider the strengths and cultural connections that can help create safety for children, according to new research from Australian Catholic University (ACU). * Australian Catholic University researchers found tha more PR

LONDON, England, July 20 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University and Royal Borough of Kingston showcase strength of partnership at Collaboration event Kingston University and the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK) hosted a Collaboration Showcase at Kingston Guildhall, bringing together nearly 75 staff from both organisations to celebrate existing partnership work and explore new opportunities for the borough. The event highlighted the breadth of activity already taking place between the University and more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 20 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Cutting NHS emissions while promoting high standards of healthcare and patient choice Lancaster researchers are leading two projects worth a combined pound sterling2.2 million exploring how the NHS can cut greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining high standards of care. The studies, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), have been awarded under a new NIHR funding opportunity which aims to help the health and social care syst more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, July 20 (TNSjou) -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Crystal-clear images reveal how pregnancy antibodies cause harm in babies Using advanced electron microscopy, researchers in Leiden have captured detailed images showing how, in the rare pregnancy disorder FNAIT, antibodies produced by the mother can cause bleeding in foetuses. The findings could help pave the way for a test that identifies during pregnancy which babies are at greatest risk. Previous research had already shown that the severity o more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 20 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * National launch event highlights findings from landmark research project examining children's experiences of police contact and detention * Reports from the most comprehensive examination to date of children's experiences of police contact and detention in England and Wales are being launched today - Monday 20 July 2026 - at a national event in London. The conference brings together leaders from policing, youth justice, law, and academia to more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 20 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people * The University of Nottingham is set to play a key role in a new collaborative project recommended for funding through the Natural Environment Research Council's (NERC) Opening up the Environment programme, helping to create more inclusive pathways into environmental science for young people across the East Midlands. Led by Loughborough University, the pro more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, July 20 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people * The project, The C3ITEES Passport: a unified model for opening up the environment, will develop a structured, inclusive and place-based model to help young people, schools and communities engage with environmental science, climate adaptation and future careers in the sector. The project brings together expertise from Loughborough University, the British Geol more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 20 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people * A new collaborative project supported by University of Leicester has been recommended for funding through the Natural Environment Research Council's Opening up the Environment programme. The project, The C3ITEES Passport: a unified model for opening up the environment, led by Loughborough University, will develop a structured, inclusive and place-based model to hel more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, July 20 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Newly-qualified doctors for the region * Students at Medizincampus Oberfranken receive their State Examination certificates They are already the second group of students to complete their degrees in a groundbreaking project: 40 students have now successfully completed their medical degrees during summer semester 2026 at Medizincampus Oberfranken (MCO). The Medicine Erlangen/Bayreuth degree program led by the Faculty of Medicine at Fri more PR

MANILA, Philippines, July 20 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * PNU spearheads workshop for the development of the ASEAN Studies for Teachers MOOC in Manila The Philippine Normal University (PNU), as the Permanent Secretariat of the Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN), spearheaded and hosted the Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Studies for Teachers Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) held on 16-17 July 2026 at Lime Resort Manila, Philippines. The workshop brought together repre more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 20 (TNSjou) -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU develops durable shade-stable perovskite-organic tandem solar cells, advancing thin-film solar technology application It is common for solar panels to be shaded by trees, clouds, birds or buildings. For thin-film solar technologies, however, such shading can cause the shaded areas to develop reverse bias stress (negative voltage), which can reduce power-generation efficiency and even damage the modules of the solar cell more PR

HONG KONG, July 20 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU develops durable shade-stable perovskite-organic tandem solar cells, advancing thin-film solar technology application * It is common for solar panels to be shaded by trees, clouds, birds or buildings. For thin-film solar technologies, however, such shading can cause the shaded areas to develop reverse bias stress (negative voltage), which can reduce power-generation efficiency and even damage the modules of the solar cell. A research te more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, July 20 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * Prestigious Mackenzie King Scholarship takes recent StFX graduate Vitoria Wortman to Georgetown University * A prestigious national scholarship is helping St. Francis Xavier University graduate Vitoria Wortman pursue the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Ms. Wortman, who graduated from StFX in 2025 with an honours degree in political science and a subsidiary in economics, has been awarded a $20,750 Mackenz more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 20 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Prof Mathonsi named Emerging Researcher of the Year at Science Oscars * Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Information Technology, Prof Topside Mathonsi, received the coveted TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher at the National Science and Technology Forum-South32 (NSTF-South32) Awards. Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Information Technology, Prof Topside Mathonsi The award recognises his work in devel more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 20 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT breakthrough unlocks long-sought performance barrier for carbon nanotubes QUT researchers have overcome a challenge that has limited next-generation energy-harvesting materials for more than two decades, opening the door to more powerful wearable electronics and new ways of turning wasted heat into electricity. The breakthrough centres on carbon nanotubes, which are flexible and conductive microscopic rods that have long sho more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, July 20 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Regional arts-health project yields economic rewards * Investing in arts-in-health programs is not only improving wellbeing in rural communities, it is also delivering strong economic returns for local businesses, according to new research evaluating a community-led project in South Australia's Murray Mallee. A recent publication on The Pinnaroo Project in the international journal Rural and Remote Health found that for every dollar invested in the pr more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, July 20 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * Regional Tour reinforces UniSQ's commitment to regional Queensland * The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional Queensland after completing its fifth annual Regional Tour, strengthening partnerships, exploring local priorities, and inspiring the next generation through education and STEM engagement. Led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Mazerolle, the tour visited Roma, Chinchilla, Kingaroy,  more PR

BOCHUM, Germany, July 20 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Compare Protein Folding within Cells * A new method makes it possible to measure the stability of proteins at various points within an individual cell. This sheds more light on the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Protein aggregates are associated with the development of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These are found more often in certain areas of cells known as membraneless organelles. Do these organelles promot more PR

LEICESTER, England, July 20 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Scholarship lays the foundation for Maymunah's legal career dream * A budding legal eagle is on her way to her dream career after a scholarship helped her to complete a law degree at the University of Leicester. Maymunah Valimia was one of two students to receive the very first Freeths Mukesh Patel Award for Law, which is open for law students at Leicester and De Montfort universities. The PS8,000 bursary from Leicester law firm Freeths enabled M more PR

BRAMPTON, Ontario, July 17 -- Sheridan College issued the following news release: * * * Sheridan's SIRT to advance AI-driven virtual production innovation through $1.7 million federal investment Sheridan is proud to announce that its Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre has been awarded a $1.7-million Government of Canada investment, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The funding will support the development of the Screen Industries and Performing Arts Regional Innovation G more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, July 20 -- Technological University Dublin issued the following news: * * * TU Dublin President Deirdre Lillis Welcomes TUA Budget 2027 Submission President of Technological University Dublin, Dr Deirdre Lillis, has welcomed the publication of the Technological Universities Association's Budget 2027 Submission, describing it as an important statement of ambition for Ireland's Technological University sector and the communities it serves. The Technological Universities Association (TUA) represents Ireland's Technological Uni more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 20 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * The hidden cost of caring: The invisible burden on emergency nurses * New research from Murdoch University shows emergency nurses across Australia are experiencing a hidden form of psychological harm that experts say is contributing to burnout, workforce shortages and impacting patient care. The research, led by Murdoch University Lecturer and PhD candidate Clare Walters in the School of Nursing at Murdoch University, has found that many emergency nurses expe more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 20 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM Campus Heilbronn strengthens its expertise in chip design * The Dieter Schwarz Foundation supports specialization in the master's program in Information Engineering The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Dieter Schwarz Foundation (DSS) have signed a funding agreement for a new specialization in chip design within the existing master's program in Information Engineering. Over the course of six years, the DSS will fund the necessary more PR

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, July 20 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * Slovene language obtains its own generative large language model GaMS Researchers at the University of Ljubljana have developed a generative large language model for Slovene GaMS, which places Slovene alongside languages for which advanced open-source artificial intelligence models already exist. This achievement marks an important step towards Slovenia's technological sovereignty, as it enables the development and use of artificial intelligence tail more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 20 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Refugee's amazing journey from war zone to graduation A woman who fled Liberia's brutal civil war as a young adult, lost both parents and spent years living in refugee camps is to graduate from The University of Manchester this month with a 2:1 BSc in public health(20/07/26). In December 1990 Makagbeh Princess Sesay crossed into neighbouring Guinea (Guinea-Conakry ) in a truck with her family after fighting forced them to flee their home du more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, July 20 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * The tiny AI device taking on one of the world's deadliest killers By listening to the buzz of a mosquito's wings, UOW academic Kiran Trivedi is redefining how communities track the diseases mosquitoes carry - A University of Wollongong (UOW) academic based at the university's India campus has developed a low-cost device that identifies disease-carrying mosquitoes by the sound of their wingbeats, offering a faster alternative to tradition more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 20 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * UQ celebrates outstanding community members in July graduations * Global leaders in science, law, engineering and education have been conferred honorary awards by The University of Queensland during mid-year graduation ceremonies. Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland, The Honourable Peter Applegarth AM KC, biotechnology entrepreneur Dr Roslyn Hendriks and distinguished engineer and educator Emeritus Professor John Simmons AM FTSE wer more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 20 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * UQ researchers fast-tracking therapies for cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer's, vaccines * University of Queensland researchers have secured $21.5 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to accelerate vaccine and therapy development, improve healthcare access, and grow research capacity. Ten researchers have received funding across four grant schemes, including projects led by early and mid-career researchers - helping to strengthen the research more PR