WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 4 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * CCC Allianz WERA receives further funding * With this renewed funding, the Comprehensive Cancer Center Alliance (CCC WERA) remains one of the nationally recognised centres of excellence in oncology designated by German Cancer Aid (DKH, Deutsche Krebshilfe). The funding period begins on 1 January 2027 and covers a total of more than six million euros over four years. "This renewed funding as a leading oncology center by German Cancer Aid sends a more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 4 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's secures pound sterling400,000 Wolfson Foundation grant to advance vision research Grant from the Wolfson Foundation will support two specialist research clinics at City St George's By Mr George Wigmore (Senior Communications Officer) City St George's, University of London has been awarded pound sterling400,000 by the Wolfson Foundation to purchase cutting-edge equipment that will strengthen leading research into eye disease, vi more PR

FAYOUM, Egypt, Aug. 4 -- Fayoum University issued the following news: * * * Fayoum University Offers a Range of Distinguished Study Programs Prof. Sherif El-Attar, Acting President of Fayoum University and Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, stated that, in line with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's strategy to expand and offer academic programs in Egyptian public universities, Fayoum University offers a number of programs across various disciplines. These programs contribute to achieving the state's s more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 4 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * Funda UJabule School showcases UJ's teacher education model to Ugandan delegation The University of Johannesburg (UJ) welcomed a Department of Basic Education (DBE)-led delegation from Uganda to the Faculty of Education's Funda UJabule Teaching School on Thursday, 30 July 2026, as part of a week-long benchmarking programme aimed at strengthening curriculum development, teacher education and educational transformation in Uganda. The  more PR

GLOUCESTER, England, Aug. 4 -- Gloucestershire College issued the following news: * * * Gloucestershire College Appoints New Director to Lead DigiTech Programme as Part of Technical Excellence College Status * We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Smale as Director of DigiTech, as we build on our reputation as one of only five Technical Excellence Colleges (TECs) in the UK specialising in Digital and Technologies. Secured in April 2026 with backing from PS175 million in Government funding, the TEC programme aims to equip learner more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 4 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * New Impact and Innovation qualifications launch in 2027 A new Impact and Innovation qualification will be introduced for the 2027 academic year, designed for students wanting to tackle real-world challenges with study pathways at bachelor's, postgraduate diploma and master's level. - The world's biggest challenges, such as climate change, food insecurity and community resilience can't be solved by one person or skill alone. It takes everyone more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 3 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * Network effects and data as an asset: St. Petersburg State University trains analysts for the platform economy * A master's programme in Platform Economy has been launched at St. Petersburg State University. The programme is designed to help students navigate market change and prepare young specialists for work in the new economic environment. Students will focus on developing a solid understanding of the architecture of digital markets. T more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 4 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Funding boost moves landmark cancer research centre a step closer A pound sterling1.25 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to Newcastle University has brought the Sir Bobby Robson Institute a significant step closer, giving a major boost to its fundraising campaign. The Sir Bobby Robson Institute is a planned pound sterling30 million purpose-built cancer clinical trials centre being developed at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, next to the more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 4 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU uncovers key environmental and cognitive factors influencing dual-task walking to personalise stroke rehabilitation * Multitasking while walking - be it mentally drafting a grocery list or replying to a text message on a phone-is simply second nature to many. For stroke survivors with weakened mobility and cognitive capabilities, however, this common practice of "dual-task walking", can present a formidable challenge. A research team at  more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 4 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU uncovers key environmental and cognitive factors influencing dual-task walking to personalise stroke rehabilitation Multitasking while walking - be it mentally drafting a grocery list or replying to a text message on a phone--is simply second nature to many. For stroke survivors with weakened mobility and cognitive capabilities, however, this common practice of "dual-task walking", can present a formidable challenge. A research t more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 4 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary awards honorary degrees to outstanding individuals The substantial contributions seven individuals have made to their fields of work were recognised during Queen Mary University of London's 2026 summer graduations. - Professor Dame Moira Whyte, Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Professor David Crossman, Emily-Anne (Elf) Lyons, all Queen Mary alumni, alongside Cathy Baxter, Peter Thompson and Isabelle Jenkins received honorary awards as part  more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Aug. 4 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * SISSA mourns the passing of Daniele Amati, its long-standing Director and a leading figure in the world of theoretical physics * "We owe the SISSA we know today to him." The words with which SISSA celebrated Daniele Amati's 90th birthday in 2021 resonate today with even greater intensity and emotion. Having passed away during the night, Amati leaves a profound and lasting mark on the hi more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 4 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM undergraduate team wins first prize at National College Students Life Sciences Competition * A team of undergraduate students from the Faculty of Medicine (FMD) (formerly the Faculty of Health Sciences) at the University of Macau (UM) won a first prize at the 11th National College Students Life Sciences Competition (Scientific Inquiry Category). The award recognised the team's innovative therapeutic strategy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which integr more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 4 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Blackbird detectives - turning research into action University of Birmingham research project is investigating how urbanisation and climate change influence the breeding success of Blackbirds across Birmingham. - The 'Blackbird Detectives' scheme brings together researchers, schools and local communities to better understand how climate change is affecting one of the UK's most recognisable garden birds. By encouraging people to become 'Blackbird De more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 4 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * 'Quantum Valley' vision central to strategic partnership with Andhra Pradesh The University of Melbourne has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh in India to establish a strategic knowledge partnership focused on innovation in quantum computing and deep tech, pharmaceuticals and bio-manufacturing, dairy technology and food processing, and educational assessments and skilling. The partnership represents a s more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 4 (TNSrpt) -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * The hidden cost of Australia's early childhood sector A new report from Victoria University's Mitchell Institute has found that Australia's push to rapidly expand childcare has created a system characterised by provider turnover, workforce churn and growing risks. The report, The price of a place: Instability, risk and the hidden cost of Australia's early childhood education and care system, shows 32 per cent of all childcare centres have c more PR

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 4 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick researchers power AI-driven pest monitoring for UK vegetable growers * Researchers at the University of Warwick are helping to develop an artificial intelligence-powered pest monitoring system that enables UK vegetable growers to detect damaging insect pests earlier. TRACER-Pest is a new collaborative project bringing together growers, agronomists, AI specialists, and industry to develop automated pest monitoring for onion and brassica c more PR

LONDON, Canada, Aug. 5 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate students explore Canada's declining population through migration research Western's Undergraduate Summer Research Internships program provides hands-on experience in Canada and abroad By Lauren daSilva In 2025, Canada's population declined on an annual basis for the first time on record. Natural decrease - deaths outnumbering births - and low fertility rates caused the country's growth to stall. Canada's population is shrinking, yet, both federal an more PR