KARACHI, Pakistan, July 28 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * AKU Welcomes New Dean for Faculty of Arts and Sciences The Aga Khan University is delighted to welcome Dr Kulsoom Ghias as the new Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A cancer biologist and academic leader, Dr Ghias embodies the transformative power of a liberal arts education and the interdisciplinary thinking that sits at the heart of the Faculty's mission. Throughout her career, she has championed student-centered learning and research that addresses more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 28 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Curiosity has been the biggest contributor to her success A national recognition for exceptional leadership and innovation in higher education teaching and learning has been bestowed on the deeply honoured and grateful Candice Livingston, who is celebrating her receipt of the prestigious Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) Fellowship Award for 2026. The award, presented through the national TAU Fellowship programme, recogn more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 28 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Four steps to create your perfect culture evaluation tool * "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." We've all heard this quote, which is often (incorrectly) attributed to the visionary management consultant Peter Drucker. Yet managers struggle to weave culture into the decision-making process. This is not surprising. Culture is difficult to measure and the measures we do have often don't work. They are simply too generic. Few executives more PR

HONG KONG, July 28 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU President will leave office upon completion of current term * The Council of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) noted at a meeting today (28 July) that Professor Zhang Xiang has decided to leave office as President & Vice-Chancellor of HKU upon completion of his current term on 14 July 2028. The Council of HKU will handle the recruitment for the next President & Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the authority conferred on it by the HKU Ordinance ( more PR

JUJA, Kenya, July 28 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * JKUAT Strengthens Humanitarian Training Through CALP Network Partnership Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has formalized a three-year partnership with the CALP Network through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening humanitarian education and professional capacity in Africa. Speaking during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Dire more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, July 28 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * The fight against lung cancer doesn't begin in the hospital World Lung Cancer Day (1 August) is not just about the disease; it's about the person behind the diagnosis. We spoke with Professor of Lung Surgery Koen Hartemink (LUMC, Netherlands Cancer Institute) about the future of lung cancer treatment. Hartemink believes that the future of lung cancer treatment lies in a combination of prevention, early detection, collaboration, innovation and knowledge sh more PR

LONDON, England, July 29 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Urban95 Academy expands to Africa in partnership with the African Centre for Cities Urban95 Academy expands to Africa with a second region-specific hub of the programme in partnership with the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town. - The Urban95 Academy leadership programme, an executive education programme for city teams, first launched in 2021 by LSE Cities and the Van Leer Fo more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, July 28 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * More students choosing university teacher training programmes More students are training to become teachers at university, according to Universities of the Netherlands, the sector organisation representing Dutch universities. Leiden University offers a wide range of teacher training programmes for both primary and secondary education. In the 2025-2026 academic year, enrollments in university teacher training programmes in the Netherlands increased by 13.5 more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, July 28 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * What history can teach those working the hospital night shift A pioneering study led by Newcastle University is looking into the history of the night shift on hospital wards, exploring how the UK can create better, safer working conditions for hospital workers. Dr Kristin Hussey, Lecturer in Environmental History in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, has received pound sterling1.29 million from Wellcome to produce the first history o more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 28 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth ranked 4th in global research student satisfaction survey The University of Portsmouth has achieved its highest ever overall satisfaction score for postgraduate research in a global survey for a second year - Portsmouth has been ranked 4th in overall satisfaction for research degrees according to the latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES), marking a record high for the University. The survey, run by AdvanceHE for the sec more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 28 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * New quantum material and chip architecture tackle a key barrier to scaling quantum computers towards 1M qubits * A new concept from Warwick researchers could help solve one of the biggest challenges to building large-scale quantum computers: enabling communication between vast numbers of quantum bits (qubits) over long distances across a single chip. Published in APL Quantum, the team of researchers from The University of Warwick and NRC Canada more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, July 28 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Rare Norman Cornish painting donated to Northumbria University * A rare early painting by celebrated North East artist Norman Cornish has been donated to Northumbria University, adding a significant new work to one of the most important collections of Cornish's work in the world. The painting, Colliery Row, was created in 1947, early in Cornish's career while he was still working as a miner at Dean & Chapter Colliery Ferryhill, and beg more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, July 28 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Renowned surgeon joins Griffith as Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Griffith University is proud to announce Dr Jason Fleming, a pioneer in robotic surgery, has joined the University as the inaugural Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and Director of a new Centre of Excellence. Dr Fleming's appointment is a joint role with Gold Coast Health, marking a five-year philanthropic partnership with the P more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 28 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey Hills Enterprises and the University of Surrey announce new education partnership to support local businesses * Businesses across the county of Surrey can now access world-class training courses, student placements, academic expertise, and UN-affiliated certification thanks to a new partnership between the University of Surrey and Surrey Hills Enterprises (SHE). The new partnership has also committed to engage in research collaborations du more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 28 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * TSH Talent Foundation and the UAB Refugee Programme renew their collaboration * Three students from the UAB Refugee Programme will receive housing, mentoring and community support during the 2026/27 academic year. TSH Talent Foundation and the Fundacio Autonoma Solidaria (FAS) have renewed their collaboration agreement, which offers students in the UAB Refugee programme free accommodation, mentoring, and participation in a community focused more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 28 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * TUT symposium focuses on multivocality, interdisciplinarity and creative expressions in addressing GBVF * The Tshwane University of Technology will host the 3rd annual Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Symposium from 5 - 7 August 2026, bringing together stakeholders to explore artivism as a catalyst for social change. Co-hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Design's Research Niche Area: Artivism as a Tool to Combat Gender-Based Violen more PR

MACAU, China, July 28 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM research team uncovers new mechanism for inhibiting breast cancer metastasis * A research team led by Kathy Qian Luo, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has uncovered the molecular pathway behind a deadly paradox in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Fluid shear stress (SS), the mechanical force exerted by blood flow on circulating cancer cells, is known to kill many tumour cells during metastasis. However, more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 28 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham joins National Grid partnership to shape future electricity network University of Birmingham researchers will be helping accelerate the development of a more efficient, affordable and resilient electricity network. - With growing demands for power, renewable generation and secure, flexible systems, University of Birmingham experts will join a five-year partnership connecting them with National Grid engineers and project t more PR

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The University of Colombo issued the following news: * * * Retains Top Rank as University in Sri Lanka: Webometrics 2026 (2nd Edition) The University of Colombo has once again secured the No. 1 position among universities in Sri Lanka in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of Universities, maintaining its leadership in the national higher education landscape. Globally, the University is ranked 1,745th among more than 32,000 higher education institutions (HEIs) from over 200 countries. The Ranking W more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 28 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * UJ delegation advances strategic partnerships during UK visit The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has embarked on a strategic visit to the United Kingdom, where a high-level delegation led by Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, is engaging leading universities to strengthen international partnerships and expand opportunities for collaboration. The visit, taking place from 27 July to 1 August 2026, forms part o more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 28 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW Health Translation Hub named on prestigious international design list Emma Blake The award-winning UNSW Health Translation Hub has been recognised among the world's most outstanding university buildings. The UNESCO-affiliated Prix Versailles, opens in a new window has named the UNSW Health Translation Hub as one of the World's Most Beautiful Universities in 2026, opens in a new window, celebrating its innovative design and role in bringing more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, July 28 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * University of Nicosia and NEOLAiA - Innovative Programme in Global Health The University of Nicosia is proud to announce the accreditation and launch of the new, innovative, English-taught joint three-year Bachelor's degree programme, "Science, Management and Politics in Global Health" (BSc), developed within the framework of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance. The programme leads to a single joint award title issued by the University of Nicosia and more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * System changes needed to lift pepi immunisation rates Aotearoa New Zealand's health system is contributing to inequitable enrolment and immunisation of pepi, a University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found. Lead author Dr Amber Young, of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, says pepi are missing out on enrolment in primary care because of a range of widespread challenges. These include poor communication and lack o more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 28 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Placing First Nations connections to Country at the forefront of design The new Indigenous Institute for Designing with Country will draw on First Nations knowledge systems, storytelling and connections to Country to shape design thinking. The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) officially launched a new Indigenous Institute for Designing with Country (IIDwC) on 27 July 2026, a world-leading, cross-disciplinary design laboratory specialising more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 28 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * AI4HEALTH - towards better patient care, prevention, and research with data and AI The national AI4HEALTH program aims to improve the use of AI in all sectors of healthcare. Led by Prof. Dr. Carl Moons from the UMC Utrecht dozens of partners collaborate to one goal: the application and scaling up of reliable, effective, and safe AI that becomes an integral part of healthcare. With this, the project hopes to improve not only healthcare but also the qualit more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 28 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Vice Chancellor Professor Stuart Croft awarded an honorary doctorate * Professor Stuart Croft, a leading figurehead of the academic community, has been celebrated with an honorary doctorate from Coventry University. Professor Croft, who has been awarded an honorary degree in education, joined the University of Warwick in 2007 as Professor of International Security and has served as Vice-Chancellor and President since 2016. In that time, he has more PR

LONDON, England, July 28 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * Westminster's Student Founders awarded PS90,000 in funding and access to their own new co-working space in Zone29 * The Westminster Enterprise Network (WeNetwork) has launched Venture, a new co-working space in Zone29, the University's new home for careers and enterprise. The launch comes after WeNetwork's Summer Community Mixer, where students and recent graduates from all courses and degree levels gathered to bid for funding, grow their network and  more PR