HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 2 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * 2026 Daniel Shiran Prize Awarded to Dr. Noga Ron-Harel of the Technion Faculty of Biology * Dr. Noga Ron-Harel of the Technion Faculty of Biology has been awarded the 2026 Daniel Shiran Prize, presented annually to an outstanding Technion researcher in the field of biomedicine. Dr. Ron-Harel earned her bachelor's degree in molecular biochemistry from the Technion, graduating with the highest honors. She joined the Faculty of Biology in 2 more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, July 31 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Academics and students come together for Eisteddfod y Garreg Las * Discussions on politics, explorations of history and discoveries in cancer research are among the topics being covered by Cardiff University at this year's National Eisteddfod. Taking place in Llantwd, North Pembrokeshire, this year's festival runs from 1-8 August. The result of the recent Senedd Election continues to fascinate and on Saturday 8August, the Societies Session will see Professor Ri more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * Training for Tomorrow: Confronting the Future of African Health Education Imagine standing before an audience with just 20 images and six minutes and 40 seconds to argue that the way doctors are trained needs rethinking if we are to meet the challenges of the future of Africa That was the challenge Dr Dorothy Kamya accepted at the Southern African Association of Health Educationalists (SAAHE) conference in South Africa. As Associate Dean of Postgraduate Medica more PR

NEWPORT, England, Aug. 1 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Humanoid robots 'next stage' in future of farming, Professor tells BBC Humanoid robots could be the 'next stage' in the future farming, a Harper Adams University Professor has told the BBC. With research on the technology underway at the University in Edgmond, Shropshire, Professor of Agricultural Engineering Fernando Auat Cheein spoke to the corporation for its Farmwatch series, setting out why he believes the robots - which can mimic human capabilities -  more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 2 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU-led Review Highlights Hidden Seed Dispersers in Forest Regeneration * A review led by the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has revealed that tiny ground-dwelling invertebrates are overlooked but important seed dispersers, challenging the traditional focus on birds and mammals and offering new insights into forest regeneration and biodiversity conservation. Led by Professor Si-Chong CHEN from the School of Biologic more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug. 1 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * JCU showcases Mackay's future of regional medicine through junior doctors conference James Cook University has helped showcase Mackay as an emerging centre for advanced regional medicine, research and healthcare innovation, hosting the first-ever Australian Medical Association Queensland (AMAQ) Junior Doctors Conference in the Whitsunday region. Delivered with support from JCU's Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs (NQRTH), the three-day co more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * JCU study exposes hidden toll of litigation A James Cook University study is challenging the belief that the greatest cost of going to court is losing a case, arguing the legal process itself can leave lasting psychological scars. The research, led by JCU PhD student Rebecca Ward and Macquarie University Emeritus Professor John S. Croucher AM, suggests Australia's civil litigation system can reward behaviours associated with the "Dark Te more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 1 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * JKUAT Law Students Shine at International Moot Court Competition in Germany Three law students from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) represented the University at the Global Rounds of the Nuremberg International Criminal Law Moot Court Competition, held at the historic Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany, from July 22 to 25, 2026. The JKUAT team, comprising Sewe James Philip Goro, Dennis Kaboro and more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 1 (TNSrep) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Researchers find major gaps in evidence on educational technology in schools The evidence needed to understand the wider impact of educational technology on children has not kept pace with its rapid adoption according to a major review by the Digital Futures for Children Centre, a collaboration between the London School of Economics and 5Rights Foundation. The study examined 56 research rev more PR

WATERLOO, Ontario, Aug. 1 -- The University of Waterloo posted the following news: * * * The case for AI people really trust * This opinion piece by Dr. Mary Wells, the dean of Waterloo Engineering, was first published by The Hill Times. For the past decade, Canada has rightly celebrated its role in inventing modern artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian researchers helped lay the scientific foundations for today's AI revolution, and those investments continue to pay dividends. But the next chapter of AI leadership won't be won by the cou more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 1 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM's five new faculties and two new research institutes commence operations * As a comprehensive research-oriented public university of international standing in Macao, the University of Macau (UM) continues to optimise its academic structure and strengthen its capacities in technology and innovation. Five science and technology faculties and two research institutes commenced operations today (1 August), namely the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Informatio more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 1 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * 4D Medicine appoints Andrew Newland as Chair to drive next phase of growth Andrew Newland will lead the Board to FDA clearance for 4D's first nerve protection products, prepare for a Series B raise, and a launch in the US market. - 4D Medicine Ltd, a Series A-stage medical device and biomaterials company primarily focused on advancing innovative solutions in peripheral nerve protection, has announced the appointment of Andrew Newland as Non-Executi more PR

HATFIELD, England, Aug. 1 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * Herts ranked 7th in the UK in latest postgraduate survey The University of Hertfordshire has been ranked seventh from 105 universities in the 2026 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), with an overall satisfaction score of 93%. Herts was ranked first in three individual subjects: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Business and Management: HR Management, and Physiotherapy. Herts was ranked second for Business and Management: Finance. Ex more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 1 -- The University of Leeds issued the following news: * * * Ensuring science delivers for future generations Providing balanced, future-focused policy advice is a key motivation for the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser at the newly established Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Technology. - Speaking to staff at the University of Leeds, Professor Chris Johnson discussed his interest in public service and the role of ethics in engineering. He also outlined his journey into science from his degrees more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 1 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW Sydney opens doors to Bengaluru campus UNSW Bengaluru will welcome students and staff to campus and begin teaching from 10 August. UNSW Sydney has officially opened its Bengaluru campus, marking a significant milestone in the University's history and the opening of its first campus in India. Located in Bengaluru, India's technology and innovation capital, the UNSW Bengaluru campus will welcome its first students in August and expand access t more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 1 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * York University School of Medicine receives $55.8 million from Ontario government to support path to accreditation and 2028 launch Funding to advance the development of new medical school dedicated to training family medicine and generalist physicians By Melissa Hughes The York University School of Medicine is progressing toward accreditation and its planned 2028 opening, backed by an investment of $55.8 million from the Ontario government, announced yes more PR