CALLAGHAN, Australia, July 30 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * $4m in NHMRC grants to transform healthcare and disease prevention * University of Newcastle researchers have secured a total of more than $4 million to support three projects across biomedical, clinical, public health and health services research. The funding has been awarded through the National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) Investigator Grants scheme, which provides Australia's highest-performing health and medical researchers w more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, July 30 -- Hokkaido University posted the following news release: * * * A better way to deliver mitochondria into living cells * A new surface engineering approach that enhances mitochondrial stability and cellular uptake promises to advance organelle-based therapeutics. Inside almost every cell in our body are tiny structures called organelles that keep us alive and functioning. Among these are many bean-shaped mitochondria, often referred to as the cell's power plants because they generate the energy our bodies need to s more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, July 30 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Acute pancreatitis on the rise in SA * Acute pancreatitis is rising faster than expected in South Australia, with new research revealing rates above the global average and climbing most sharply among women and people living in wealthier areas. The condition, often stereotyped as a disease of heavy drinking and social disadvantage, is increasingly being driven by gallstones and metabolic risk factors, signalling a major shift in who is getting sick, and more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 30 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * African partnership supports continental teacher education innovation * A benchmarking visit by Uganda's Ministry of Education and Sports has opened new opportunities for collaboration in teacher education, curriculum reform and assessment practices across the continent. The engagement highlighted innovative approaches to classroom assessment while strengthening partnerships to improve learning outcomes and advance education in Africa. Prof more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, July 30 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Australians less likely to trust each other than at any time in last six years, ANUpoll finds * Australians are less likely to trust each other than they were in 2020, with interpersonal trust falling to the lowest level this decade, according to the June 2026 ANUpoll. Analysis of the latest ANUpoll of more than 3,500 adults also shows that levels of wellbeing among Australians remain stable, but at a low base. And while many Austra more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, July 30 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Better data, better research * #FAU prepares research data for AI and future innovations Photon and neutron research provides important insights for the development of new technologies from materials to pharmaceuticals to energy technologies, but equally critical as the results is the handling of the research data generated in the process. Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) is participating in the DAPHNE4NFDI conso more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 30 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Black hole feeding frenzy ends in cosmic indigestion * University of Warwick-led astronomers discover the cosmic digestive system of a black hole - showing that even when black holes appear faint, they're not simply bottomless pits. Black holes are often portrayed as cosmic gluttons that swallow everything that comes too close. But new observations of a dramatic black hole outburst - led by Warwick Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Noel Castro Segura - su more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, July 30 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Take a deep dive into contemporary water sustainability this fall By Amanda Bishop, Marketing & Communications Liaison Manager, abishop@brocku.ca From the impacts of climate change on wastewater treatment to the growing corporate demands for water resources, fourth-year students have an upcoming chance to dip in to urgent topics surrounding water sustainability. Professor Julia Baird, a Canada Research Chair in Human Dimensions of Water Resources and Wate more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, July 30 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * People power should inform policy around climate change adaptation, says researcher By Greg Chapman For any climate change actions to be successful communities need to not only better understand the causes but also participate more in designing measures to combat it. That's according to CQUniversity PhD student Dhanushki Perera, who will receive her Doctor of Philosophy at the 2026 Brisbane Graduation Ceremony on 14 August. Dhanushki's thesis, more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 30 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * CIHR awards McMaster researchers nearly $19M for 19 projects The 19 funded projects span antimicrobial resistance, cancer, cardiovascular and kidney care, child health, rehabilitation, serious illness, surgical care, and more. By Mike Ayers and Lisa Polewski Nineteen projects led by McMaster researchers have been awarded with nearly $19 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Spanning research across the faculties of Heal more PR

LONDON, England, July 30 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Bayes' Pension Institute joins Roman quest around longevity and mortality Professor David Blake and the Bayes Pension Institute will be in Rome in September to co-host an international conference assessing the financial, economic and societal implications of longevity and mortality trends. By Chris Mahony (Senior Communications Officer) Bayes Business School's influential Pensions Institute is co-hosting the leading international conference on more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 30 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtin University finalists named in the 2026 Premier's Science Awards * Five leading Curtin University researchers and one of the University's flagship space education programs have been named finalists in the prestigious 2026 Premier's Science Awards. John Curtin Distinguished Professor Penelope Hasking, a Stan Perron Fellow in the Curtin School of Population Health, was today named a finalist in the prestigious Scientist of the Year category of the a more PR

LONDON, England, July 30 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Design Museum Director Tim Marlow OBE awarded honorary doctorate by Kingston University Design Museum Director and Chief Executive Tim Marlow OBE has urged greater recognition of design's vital role in solving society's biggest challenges and driving the UK's future success upon being awarded an honorary doctorate by Kingston University. One of the UK's most influential cultural leaders, writer, broadcaster and curator Tim Marlow OBE received the award o more PR

LONDON, England, July 30 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Ece Ozdemiroglu awarded Honorary Doctorate from Royal Holloway * Royal Holloway has awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University of London to Ece Ozdemiroglu in recognition of her exceptional contribution to environmental economics and her work to help society understand, value and protect the natural world. Ece is an environmental economist and activist, whose belief that economics can help us understand the value of the natural world a more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 30 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * First dogs in the UK treated with groundbreaking bee and wasp venom immunotherapy * The University of Glasgow's Small Animal Hospital is the first in the UK to use a groundbreaking treatment for dogs suffering from serious allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings. The treatment, Hymenoptera Venom Immunotherapy (VIT), has now been successfully used on a number of patients; and while the approach is still relatively new, clinicians believe it offers a h more PR

JUJA, Kenya, July 30 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * Global Partnership Positions JKUAT at the Forefront of AI and AgriTech Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has taken a significant step towards advancing higher education and agricultural innovation through artificial intelligence (AI) following the implementation of a Cooperation Agreement with the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE). The milestone was marked by a high-level courtesy call more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 30 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Indigenuity at the forefront of new Murdoch-Haskell collaboration * Murdoch University and Haskell Indian Nations University are launching a new partnership to explore how Indigenuity can help shape more sustainable, connected, and resilient futures through research, education and community-driven collaboration. Indigenuity - Indigenous ingenuity - is a guiding framework which reflects a world view of reciprocity with land, water, air, and all living beings, r more PR

JUJA, Kenya, July 30 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * JKUAT Receives Electric Mobility Equipment to Boost Training and Research Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has received three electric motorcycles and related electric vehicle (EV) equipment from ARC Ride to strengthen training, research and innovation in sustainable mobility technologies. ARC Ride is a Kenyan electric mobility company that designs and deploys electric motorcycles and charging solutio more PR

KYOTO, Japan, July 30 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * 7th "Tell Me, Senpai!" event explores career paths with Malaysian alumni Since last year, Kyoto University has been organizing the "Tell Me, Senpai! What's Next After Graduation?" event series in collaboration with international student associations from various countries and regions. The series aims to foster intergenerational networks by providing opportunities for current students, kohai, to connect with and learn from alumni, senpai. The seventh event in the seri more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 30 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Churchill Fellowship to research farmers' health internationally Lancaster PhD student Harriet McCartney has been awarded a coveted Churchill Fellowship to enable her to travel to Australia, New Zealand, and Norway to research innovative, grassroots healthcare solutions for farming communities. The Churchill Fellowship funds an individual to spend four to eight weeks meeting global experts in their chosen field, in person or online, to build international n more PR

LEEDS, England, July 30 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Leeds Beckett exhibition marks five years since devastating Ahr Valley floods * In SolidAHRity / In SolidAHRitat, created by Dr Anne Schiffer, Reader in Design at Leeds Beckett University, opened at Hold Fast Bookshop at Leeds Dock on Thursday and will run until at least 5 August. The exhibition reflects on the catastrophic flooding that hit the Ahr Valley in western Germany in July 2021. Drawing on personal observations and interviews with residents gathe more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 29 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Light's hidden properties save quantum information from the chaos of bad weather * This breakthrough offers a revolutionary way to keep data safe from environmental interference, paving the way for unbreakable global communication networks. By sending quantum information through a storm, researchers at The University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, have shown that the information in light can be kept completely in more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, July 30 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan University co-develops first large-scale AI archaeological system for ancient Chinese plant seeds * Ancient plant seeds provide important archaeological evidence for studying the evolution of human civilisation. Lingnan University and Shandong University have jointly developed the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) archaeological system dedicated to identifying ancient Chinese plant seeds. The system emulates the identification proces more PR

LONDON, England, July 31 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE and Tecnologico de Monterrey announce new Democracy Research Fund The London School of Economics and Political Science and the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey) have announced the LSE-Tec de Monterrey Democracy Research Fund, a joint strategic seed funding scheme designed to support cutting-edge research addressing the pressures facing democratic syst more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Mapping endangered habitats with the help of citizen scientists and satellite data * A combination of satellite imagery, environmental data and habitat surveys carried out by citizen scientists could help transform the way endangered habitats are mapped, according to new research from the University of Surrey and Surrey Wildlife Trust. As biodiversity declines and many of the UK's most important habitats become smaller and more fragmented, conse more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 27 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada's record 2023 wildfire season The findings highlight the vulnerability of Canada's soil carbon stores to intensifying wildfires. By Andrea Lawson Most of the carbon released during Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season came from burning soil and peat, rather than trees, according to new research from McMaster University. The study, published today in the journal Geophysical Research Let more PR

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines, July 30 -- Bicol University issued the following news: * * * Nebres leads BU's engagement in national higher education summits In its continued commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance, and transformative governance, Bicol University President Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III represented the university and participated in three major national higher education events, alongside state university and college leaders across the country in July 2026. BU in SUC-ACAP strategic planning workshop in Sorsogon more PR

BATHURST, Australia, July 29 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * New Islamic art museum will foster social cohesion, artistic and cultural appreciation * A gala event at the Art Gallery of NSW on Saturday 25 July celebrated the launch of the design for the Museum of Islamic Art Australia (MIAA), an ambitious proposal for a new world-class museum to be located at Granville in western Sydney. * Charles Sturt University welcomes the launch of plans for the Museum of Islamic Art Australia (MIAA) at an inaugural gal more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 30 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham scientists awarded funding to develop quantum sensing technology that could predict liver disease severity * Scientists at the University of Nottingham have received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to develop quantum sensing technology that will accurately predict the severity of liver disease in patients. The funding will enable the researchers to develop the new technology that will mean more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 30 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Ontario invests $4.6M in McMaster Nuclear Reactor, boosting medical isotope production This latest investment will boost production of custom medical isotopes used in treatments for cancer patients around the world. By Daniella Fiorentino A $4.6 million investment from the Ontario government will expand the production of life-saving medical isotopes at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR), ensuring more cancer patients can access critical treatments. The inv more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, July 30 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Partnership powers Massey-led disaster resilience training for Manaaki scholars Thirty Manaaki scholars from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries experienced Aotearoa New Zealand as a classroom and a living laboratory during Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University's Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience Manaaki Short-Term Training Programme. Delivered by the Joint Centre for Disaster Research (JCDR) in partnership with more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 30 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * PISA: Setting the record straight * Five misconceptions about the educational survey In September, the Centre for International Student Assessment (ZIB) at TUM will present the German results of the most recent study of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The survey series is one of the most widely followed and debated scientific assessments. Yet, misconceptions persist. Here is a fact-check for five of them. 1\. PISA tes more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 30 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Plastic Free July: the scientists building a world beyond microplastics * Plastic Free July 2026 is an opportunity to shine a light on Murdoch University projects designed to help the world move away from microplastics. In 2024, the University launched its Bioplastics Innovation Hub (BIH), a collaboration with CSIRO, with the purpose of bringing together scientists and industry to find a scalable alternative to single-use plastics. Since its inception, the H more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, July 30 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Pregnancy after CAR T-cell therapy * #Study identifies new prospects for women with autoimmune diseases Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus mainly affect young women, often in a phase of their lives where they would like to have children. The diseases themselves or the immunosuppressive drugs required to treat them make pregnancy difficult or can even make it temporarily impossible to get pregnant. CAR T-cell thera more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, July 29 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Professor Siwan Davies awarded the National Eisteddfod's Science and Technology Medal * Professor Siwan Davies, Swansea University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Enterprise), has been announced as the recipient of this year's National Eisteddfod Science and Technology Medal. The Medal has been awarded in recognition of her outstanding contribution to scientific research, education and science communication through the medium of Welsh. Original more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 30 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Project supporting practitioner-led curriculum realisation in Wales shares findings * The University of Glasgow has collaborated with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) on a project that's empowering practitioners to realise the Curriculum for Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government, the Camau i'r Dyfodol research project was designed to support education professionals in Wales to advance practical understandings of progression in learni more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 30 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Public research and development money unlocks lasting economic growth * Strategic public investment in research and development (R&D) can begin boosting economic activity immediately, according to a study led by the University of Southampton. The research shows it can also mobilise private R&D, supporting economic growth for years. The study, conducted with UCL and the World Bank and published in The Economic Journal, finds that government-fund more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 30 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * The value and impact of real-world data science showcased in new book A new open-access book produced by QUT examines the integration of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) into practical applications which aim to address society's most pressing challenges. Its publication confirms the position of QUT as Australia's leading research institution for data science Edited by Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen, a global leade more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, July 30 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * Re-imagining MRI: USask researchers develop technique for imaging knees in action * That's the goal at the centre of University of Saskatchewan (USask) associate professor Dr. Emily McWalter's (PhD) research project: developing a "functional" magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that will give insights into knee joints while they are in use, leading to more accurate analysis and diagnoses of issues like early osteoarthritis. " more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 30 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Reorganisation of the Governing Team * A reorganisation of the composition of the UAB's governing team will take effect on 1 September. Jordi Cerda Subirach, a professor in the Department of French and Romance Studies, will be the new Vice-Rector for Culture and Language Policy, replacing Laura Santamaria. Cerda, a tenured professor of Romance Studies, has served as director of the Instituto Camoes' Jose Saramago Chair at the UAB, secretar more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, July 30 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Researchers developing new injectable gel to repair damaged cartilage * A new injectable gel being developed by Keele scientists could reduce the need for complex and invasive surgeries for many patients with damaged cartilage in their joints. The team led by Dr Pooya Davoodi are developing a new type of hydrogel which can be injected into joints like knees using minimally invasive methods, to help patients whose cartilage has been damaged by injury, or ha more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, July 30 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Researchers developing new injectable gel to repair damaged cartilage * A new injectable gel being developed by Keele scientists could reduce the need for complex and invasive surgeries for many patients with damaged cartilage in their joints. The team led by Dr Pooya Davoodi are developing a new type of hydrogel which can be injected into joints like knees using minimally invasive methods, to help patients whose cartilage has been damaged by injury, or ha more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, July 29 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Restored wetlands aren't clear-cut wins against climate change, McGill study suggests * Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University suggests the overall climate picture is more complicated. In a study of human-made marshes along the Bay of Fundy, researchers found that parts of these restored wetlands are releasing methane, a gree more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 30 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Rising Star Award for Lancaster spinout Photarix Lancaster University spinout Photarix has been named as Rising Star Startup of the Year at the ClimbAwards 2026, recognising the company as one of the UK's most promising emerging businesses. The award was presented to Photarix CEO and co-founder Dr Gizem Acar Tekin at Climb26, a two-day festival of business growth and innovation held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The inaugural ClimbAwards celebrated indi more PR

BRISTOL, England, July 30 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Royal Fort Gardens receives Green Flag Award for 10th consecutive year * The Green Flag Award is 'the international mark of quality' for parks and green spaces, recognising excellence in management, sustainability and visitor experience. As the Award celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Gardens, at the heart of the University's Clifton Campus, marks a milestone of its own, having held the internationally recognised accreditation for 10 consecuti more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 29 (TNSxrep) -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * The hidden cost of owning a small business * A new report by BizCover shows one in three Australian small business owners have never taken a full week off work, with many pushing through illness, missing family milestones, and experiencing severe operational strain. An RMIT expert explains why extreme overwork is a structural warning sign that a business is overly reliant on its owner. Associate Profess more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 30 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Miss Rosanna Law visits HKBU to gain insight into the University's developments in creative arts and sports A group of government officials led by Miss Rosanna Law Shuk-pui, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), visited Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) yesterday (29 July) to learn about the University's latest develop more PR

LONDON, England, July 29 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * SOAS celebrates changemakers in this year's honorary awardees 2026 * SOAS University of London will award honorary degrees to eight distinguished individuals at this year's graduation ceremonies. The awardees include acclaimed musician Dr Nitin Sawhney CBE, pioneering diplomat and public servant Baroness Catherine Ashton, influential contemporary artist William Kentridge, award-winning social entrepreneur Atif Choudhury, researcher and leading authority more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, July 30 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Great Northeast Nanofab to strengthen the region's economy Teesside University is helping to shape a major new facility to support advanced microfabrication activities across the North East England's universities and high-tech industries. The Great Northeast Nanofab (GNN) will leverage the cutting-edge expertise of the region's universities and provide a focus for nanotechnology research in the region. The centre is being established by Newcastl more PR

HONG KONG, July 30 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * The 1st Urban Systems Forum - "Advanced Modeling of Urban Systems for Sustainable Cities" Successfully Hosted * On 19 July 2026, the Urban Systems Institute (USI) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with the Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (ICCN) at HKU, the State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building and Urban Science Hong Kong Base (SKL-SBUS-HK), the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute, The more PR

HONG KONG, July 30 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Two PolyU young scholars named 2025 "MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 China", underscoring University's commitment to nurturing research excellence * Two outstanding young scholars from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Prof. Tsz-woon Benedict LO, Associate Head and Associate Professor of the Department of Chemistry, and Dr Jiaxin LV, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, ha more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 30 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Two PolyU young scholars named 2025 "MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 China", underscoring University's commitment to nurturing research excellence Two outstanding young scholars from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Prof. Tsz-woon Benedict LO, Associate Head and Associate Professor of the Department of Chemistry, and Dr Jiaxin LV, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineeri more PR

NEW DELHI, India, July 30 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * Two-Day International Conference on "Reimagining Higher Education for Sustainability: Quality and Innovative Financing Practices in India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries" Concludes at Jamia Millia Islamia - A two-day international conference on "Reimagining Higher Education for Sustainability: Quality and Innovative Financing Practices in India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries" was organised by the Centre for West Asi more PR

MACAU, China, July 30 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM research team uncovers resistance mechanism in triple-negative breast cancer to enhance treatment efficacy * A research team led by Associate Professor Di Lijun in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM) has made a significant breakthrough in the study of therapeutic resistance in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The team discovered a mechanism that enables cancer cells to evade ferroptosis-an iron-dependent form of cell de more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, July 29 -- The University of Northern British Columbia posted the following news release: * * * UNBC offers tuition credit to Shad UNBC participants * The University of Northern British Columbia is collaborating with Shad Canada to inspire the next generation of Canadian innovators through a first-of-its-kind tuition credit for all participants at Shad's UNBC campus who pursue their undergraduate studies at UNBC. High school students from throughout Canada participated in Shad UNBC, the University's first o more PR

BRISTOL, England, July 30 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * University launches Climate Action Plan * As a centre of innovation in climate science and research, Bristol leads globally in understanding the implications of the climate crisis. Scientific expertise from across the University has played an important part in deciding ambitions for the next five years and beyond which includes an adjustment of net zero goals across all scopes (direct, indirect and supply chain emissions). In 2015 the Universit more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * University leads new report highlighting health of the UK's plankton communities * Researchers from the University of Plymouth have led the production of a new report highlighting the impact of climate change on marine plankton and pelagic habitats in UK waters. Published by the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP), the report (https://www.mccip.org.uk/sites/default/files/2026-07/MCCIP%20Plankton%20and%20pelagic%20habitats_update more PR

KOLN, Germany, July 30 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Thinking beyond antibiotics in the treatment of urinary tract infections A Swiss and German research team has explored the combined use of phage and fecal microbiota therapy to treat female patients with recurrent urinary tract infections that do not respond to conventional therapies. The promising first results laid the foundation for a planned comprehensive clinical trial. - Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are among the most common ba more PR

NORWICH, England, July 30 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA opens new state-of-the-art anatomy suite for next generation of healthcare professionals The University of East Anglia (UEA) has opened a new anatomy suite that will enhance healthcare training, expand surgical education and support professional development across the region. Located in the Edith Cavell Building on Norwich Research Park, the new facility will provide enhanced teaching, training and research opportunities across medicine, dentistr more PR

NORWICH, England, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Life or lifespan? Women over 50 prioritize enjoyment over longevity, study finds Women over 50 are putting quality of life ahead of living longer - according to research from the University of East Anglia and University College London (UCL). A survey of more than 6,000 over 50s reveals that older women are taking a 'life's for living' approach, placing more value on quality of life than adding extra years. Men on the other hand, were found  more PR

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, July 30 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * VIDI System Enables Precision Spraying in Vineyards and Orchards Researchers at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, have developed VIDI, an innovative upgrade that adds precision-spraying functionality to existing vineyard sprayers. Using LiDAR technology, the system detects the presence, density and shape of vegetation in real time, determines the required dose and adjusts the output of each individual nozzle accordingly. more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New antimicrobials could help tackle deadly drug-resistant infections Researchers have discovered promising new antifungal drug candidates that were more potent and less toxic than existing treatments in preclinical tests Scientists at Imperial College London and The University of Manchester have developed a promising new way to create safer and more effective treatments for life-threatening fungal infections. The research, publis more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Brain cancer Achilles heel revealed in the hours after surgery Scientists in Britain and Spain have discovered critical windows after glioblastoma surgery when the brain's defences falter, creating a rare chance to deliver powerful treatments exactly where needed. If doctors time treatment within two narrow postoperative windows identified by the researchers, existing lipid nanoparticle medicines - already approved and routinely use more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 30 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * New Director of Melbourne Climate Futures appointed The University of Melbourne has appointed Kathryn Bowen, Professor of Environment, Climate and Global Health in the Melbourne School of Global and Population Health, as the new director of Melbourne Climate Futures (MCF). MCF is the University of Melbourne's strategic, interdisciplinary climate research initiative, leading on transformative solutions to the climate crisis. It brings together rese more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * New study questions root cause of common dental defect in children A major new study has ruled out inflammation as the cause of a developmental condition impacting kids' teeth, while also revealing how common the condition is. Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is a condition which leads to soft and porous enamel on the back adult molars when they emerge around 6-8 years of age, which can lead to hypersensitive teeth and a higher risk  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 30 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW researchers awarded $61m in NHMRC Investigator Grants Yolande Hutchinson, Stefanie Menezes 33 researchers from across UNSW Sydney receive funding for health and medical research. Developing nanoscale 'robots' to target the deadliest form of breast cancer, exploring the potential of GLP-1 drugs to treat methamphetamine addiction and uncovering links between the menstrual cycle and mental health are among the UNSW projects funded through the more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 30 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Muscle radar unlocks potential for future robotic limbs * New non-invasive sensors that measure muscle forces have been developed by University of Queensland researchers, unlocking new possibilities for wearable robotic mobility devices. Ultra-wideband radar sensors measure the electromagnetic changes in muscles as they contract, allowing researchers to collect data in a way that's never been done before. PhD candidate Christopher Bird, who led more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, July 30 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * The Power of Philanthropy: Supporting Students, Research and Communities Over the past year, philanthropic supporters including corporate partners, charitable trusts and foundations, alumni and friends have helped transform lives across the University of Salford. Their generosity has created opportunities for students, strengthened research and delivered lasting benefits for communities locally and beyond. Reflecting the growing impact of this more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * New research proposes safer offshore wind turbines for earthquake-prone regions Novel cable-stay reinforcement could help offshore wind turbines resist combined seismic, wind and wave loading. - Researchers at UTS have proposed a novel cable-stay reinforcement system that could significantly improve the resilience of large offshore wind turbines exposed to the combined effects of earthquakes, wind and waves. The study, led by Profes more PR

LONDON, England, July 30 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * University of Westminster WISER Team shortlisted for Vitae ICE Awards 2026 in Outstanding Contribution category * The Westminster Initiative for Scientific Engagement and Research (WISER) Team at the University of Westminster has been shortlisted for the Vitae Impact, Culture and Engagement (ICE) Award in the Outstanding Contribution category. The award recognises and celebrates an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution to resear more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, July 30 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI named a 2026 Best Employer for Company Culture by Forbes Canada * The University of Prince Edward Island has been named a 2026 Best Employer for Company Culture by Forbes Canada. UPEI placed 28th out of 200 Canadian employers on the list, which was released by Forbes Canada on July 15. The University is the only employer from PEI to be named to the list. "We are honoured that Forbes Canada has recognized UPE more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 30 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * UQ among finalists in 2026 Eureka Prizes * University of Queensland researchers and projects have been recognised in this year's Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Three UQ finalists have been announced in the annual national awards celebrating excellence in research and innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science. The Genome Taxonomy Database, which has standardised the classification of bacteria and archaea, is a finalist in th more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 30 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * UU is investigating the research culture and quality policy within the Pharmacology research group The Faculty of Science at Utrecht University (UU) is to set up a committee to analyse whether internal procedures and safeguards for transparency, accountability and oversight within the Pharmacology research group have functioned properly and are appropriately designed. The investigation has been prompted by media reports concerning a member of staff condu more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 30 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Bodily intolerance of uncertainty influences perceptual recalibration of abdominal boundaries How sure are you, exactly, of where your abdomen begins? For most people that's an obvious question, but for some, uncertainty about their own body size feels uncomfortable, even distressing. Researchers Manja Engel (Utrecht University) and Valeria Peviani (Radboud University) investigated whether this so-called 'bodily intolerance of uncertainty' influences how more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 30 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * Vodacom, University of Johannesburg and Amazon Web Services launch strategic AI collaboration to build South Africa's AI talent pipeline Through the collaboration between Vodacom's AI Lab and UJ's Centre for Applied Data Science (CADS) in the School of Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems (SCIIS), the cohort will bridge the gap between academic learning and evolving industry needs by advancing AI innovation, developing futu more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 30 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB brings science to Theater Aan Zee This summer, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel will have a prominent presence at Theater Aan Zee (TAZ) in Ostend. With a premiere, an award ceremony and two public events, the VUB is demonstrating how science can touch, inspire and encourage dialogue among people even outside the laboratory. The highlight is the premiere of *Aha*, the first production to emerge from the Caroline Pauwels Grant for Wonder. D more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 29 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Water and functional diversity increase stability in temperate and Mediterranean forests * A research that included the involvement of the UAB and CREAF has studied the factors that help forests maintain stable productivity over time and concludes that water and biodiversity are key determinants. The study has been published in the European Journal of Forest Research. The study was conducted by Rafael Poyatos and Jordi Martinez-Vilalta, res more PR

LONDON, England, July 30 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * Westminster celebrates research, creativity and ambition with Graduate School Festival * The University of Westminster hosted its annual Graduate School Festival, offering a range of interactive activities and workshops, a film screening and the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. During the three-day event, students, colleagues and external guests were able to experience the diverse and fascinating doctoral research taking place across the University more PR

LONDON, England, July 30 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * Westminster Menswear Archive partners with Fred Perry ahead of its 75th anniversary * Fred Perry has announced a new research partnership with the Westminster Menswear Archive at the University of Westminster as the British brand prepares to mark its 75th anniversary in 2027. The partnership forms part of Fred Perry Retold, the creative direction for the anniversary year, which was unveiled at the first fashion show to be staged at V&A East Storehou more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, July 30 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * When tropical parasites use immune cells as a taxi * Leishmania are single-celled pathogens found in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as in countries around the Mediterranean. They can be transmitted to humans, as well as to dogs and other animals, through the bite of sand flies. Some Leishmania parasites cause skin ulcers at the site of the bite, whilst others mainly affect the liver and spleen; if left untreated, this is fatal in mor more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 30 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Wits liver transplant programme reaches 1000th transplant milestone * This marks a definitive milestone for South African medicine and for one of Africa's most comprehensive transplant programmes. A collaboration between Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, the Wits University Liver Transplant Programme has become a national and regional referral hub for patients across the healthcare more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, July 30 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * World first as patient receives pioneering lung cancer vaccine * Researchers and clinicians from the University of Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (CCC) are leading a groundbreaking international clinical trial to investigate a personalised cancer vaccine for the most common type of lung cancer. The team, which includes the Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre (LCTC), is studying a bespoke vaccine which is designed to target the un more PR

YORK, England, July 29 -- York St John University posted the following news: * * * York St John awarded government funding to help identify prevention opportunities for Allied Health Professions * Researchers at York St John University have been awarded grant funding from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities to lead a national project to identify the top 5 rapidly implementable prevention opportunities for each of the Allied Health Professions (AHPs). The project titled "Development of a consensus on the top five rapidly imple more PR

YORK, England, July 29 -- York St John University posted the following news: * * * York St John students bring overlooked historical voices to new generation of readers * From pioneering women writers to Black artists and works of satirical fiction, York St John University students are helping diverse and lesser-known voices from the eighteenth century find new readers. On Monday 10 August, York St John's Critical Editions project returns to the York Georgian Festival for its third year with the launch of a new edition, Two Men of Letters, more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 30 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Your shampoo routine could be driving household water waste, according to new study * Everyday shower habits, such as applying shampoo or pausing the water while washing, are driving up water waste, argues a new study from the University of Surrey. Published in the Journal of Environmental Management, researchers found that showers account for between 25% and 45% of indoor household water use, making them the single largest contributor to domest more PR