LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Aug. 6 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * New 'digital money' may not be the banking revolution many expect, says Loughborough expert * The paper, Tokenized deposits: Old wine in new bottles?, argues that tokenized bank deposits (money in your bank account represented as a digital token) have been hailed as the future of finance despite offering surprisingly little that banks cannot already do using existing technology. Supporters say tokenized bank deposits could make payments faster more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 6 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Australia's former Chief Scientist says AI a threat to human creativity General,Vice-Chancellor and President ACU Melbourne hosts panel event to discuss Maps of Hope * ACU held the Australian launch of its world-famous book Maps of Hope, recently verified as human-authored * Australia's former Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel was invited to join a panel discussion on AI's implications on ethics, science, theology and technology * Maps of Hope more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * Australian-first menstrual health tool tipped to be a game changer for women's sport * A first-of-its-kind Australian assessment tool developed by researchers is set to transform how menstrual health is understood and managed in sport. Led by University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researcher Dr Brianna Larsen - supported by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) - the validated menstrual health literacy assessment provides the first c more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Brock scholars seek to support youth well-being around the world By Cathy Majtenyi For Professor of Epidemiology William Pickett and his colleagues, improving children's health in North America and Europe is work decades in the making. For the past 20 years, Pickett has co-led the Canadian portion of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, an ongoing World Health Organization survey conducted every four years that measures the w more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 6 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Academic appointed as panel expert on the Presidency project Bongani Ncube, Professor and SARChI Research Chair in Governance and Economics for Water and Sanitation Sector Institutions, Centre for Water and Sanitation Research, from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, "was taken by surprise" when she received a communication about her appointment as a panel expert on the Presidency and GIZ Sustainable Development  more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 6 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * THENSA Award Caps Distinguished Career for Prof Chiware Recently retired Director of Libraries, Prof Elisha Chiware, has been honoured with the Leadership Achievement Award from the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA). The THENSA Leadership Achievement Award seeks to recognise and honour individuals whose exemplary leadership, sustained contributions, and enduring legacy have made a significant impact on t more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Aug. 6 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK unveils 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Leaping to Greatness Anchored by the TIGER framework, CUHK leaps toward new heights of academic excellence and global impact * The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) today (6 August) unveiled its new five-year strategic plan, titled "CUHK 2026-2030: Leaping to Greatness" (the "CUHK 2026-2030"), outlining the University's development priorities and strategic direction for the next five years. Wi more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 6 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU economist wins national teaching award for advancing future-focused education An economist at De Montfort University London (DMU) has been awarded one of the UK's most prestigious teaching awards after a career dedicated to rethinking how higher education prepares students for an increasingly complex and technology-enabled world. Dr Swati Virmani, Head of Academic at DMU London, has received a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) in recognition of her su more PR

DUNDEE, Scotland, Aug. 6 -- Dundee and Angus College issued the following news: * * * Dundee and Angus College welcomes Scottish Funding Council investment to strengthen pathways to university Dundee and Angus College is welcoming new investment from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) that will strengthen progression pathways from college into university and enhance the student experience. The funding, awarded through the Scottish Funding Council's University Transformation Framework (UTF), will support a collaborative project led by Aberta more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Aug. 6 -- Ritsumeikan University posted the following news: * * * Experiencing Multiculturalism in the 360-Degree CVIC X-Verse Arena：Mini Expo Held by the "Multilingual Seminar" Liberal Arts Course * On Thursday, July 9, the final class of "Multilingual Seminar" (Liberal Arts Seminar (5)) was held in the X-Verse Arena at the Ritsumeikan Advanced Cross-verse Innovation Commons (CVIC) on Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC). Completed in 2025, CVIC is a next-generation research hub that integrates physical and virtual spaces. This sem more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 6 -- Glasgow Caledonian University issued the following news: * * * Glasgow Caledonian researchers to tackle rural healthcare transport challenges through new net zero project A researcher from Glasgow Caledonian University is helping to lead a new project that aims to improve access to healthcare for people living in rural and island communities while supporting Scotland's journey to net zero. The research has secured funding through Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ), a collaboration between Scotland's universities th more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Aug. 6 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Griffith expanding its health technology footprint Manufacturing cell therapies for spinal injuries, malaria vaccine development, and testing medical devices will be the cornerstone of Griffith University's new Health and Advanced Technology Research and Innovation Centre (HATRIC). A sod-turning ceremony was held today as construction company ADCO started work in the heart of the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, with HATRIC due for completion in M more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 6 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Professor Bing Xu leads international conference in Dublin on sustainable finance and AI Professor Bing Xu, the newly appointed President of the Chinese Economic Association (CEA) UK/Europe and Professor of Finance at Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School, recently chaired a major international conference in Dublin. The conference brought together leading researchers, policymakers and industry experts to explore how sustainable finance, artificial intell more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 6 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * How competent are you when it comes to data protection? Four questions will give you the answer * The protection of personal data is now a key aspect of individual literacy in everyday life. Nevertheless, a contradiction can regularly be observed amongst the general public, which researchers describe as the 'privacy paradox'. Here, there is often a wide gap between the concerns expressed regarding the protection of personal data and people's act more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 6 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * How the US and China are building different AI systems * The global discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) frames the US and China as fierce rivals racing toward the same technological goal, but the reality is more nuanced. An RMIT expert explains. Adjunct Professor Hugh Davies, School of Design: "The US and China are authoring AI in fundamentally different ways, informed by local philosophies, poli more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 6 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * The importance of recognising service designers in the 2026 Census * Service Designer and Strategic Designer will be recognised as professions within the Australian classification system used for the upcoming census collection, following a successful case by The Design Institute of Australia. An RMIT expert explains the significance of this step. Dr Marius Foley, Program Manager, Master of Design Futures: "From more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 6 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * JMI Professor Tokeer Ahmad Conferred Prestigious Dr. S. S. Deshpande National Award 2024 Prof. Tokeer Ahmad, Professor of Chemistry at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, has been conferred the prestigious Dr. S. S. Deshpande National Award for the year 2024 by the Government Holkar (Model, Autonomous) Science College, Indore, in recognition of his outstanding, pioneering and impactful contributions, distinguished scholarly excellence, and innovation more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Aug. 6 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * Vice presidents and delegates from the University of Caen Normandie visit RIMS On 16 July 2026, the Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RIMS) hosted a delegation from the University of Caen Normandie, France, led by Professor Christophe Rochais, vice president for research, and Professor Eric Leroy du Cardonnoy, vice president for international affairs. The group also included Dr Julien Gibelin, lecturer and international relations coordinator at the Faculty  more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 6 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Race Equity Lead awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship for driving anti-racist educational change Leeds Trinity University's Dr Syra Shakir has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) for her efforts to drive anti-racist educational change. Dr Shakir, who is an Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching and the Strategic Lead for Race Equity at Leeds Trinity, is an expert in anti-racism, who has transformed approaches to equality, dive more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug. 6 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University, Global Partners Strengthen Biodiversity Education & Research Through Innovation & Field-Based Learning By Hasifa Kabejja Through a project titled "Strengthening Education and Research Capacity for Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Natural Resources Use," Makerere University, in partnership with Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and the Central University of Technology (South Africa), has achieved signific more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Aug. 6 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * More than 800 engineering co-op placements in 30 years: inside the Stellantis-UWindsor research centre Marking 30 years of collaboration, the Stellantis Canada-University of Windsor Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) welcomed visitors Tuesday for a rare look inside the facilities and technology driving the future of vehicle development. A first-of-its-kind Canadian partnership between industry, academia and government, the ARDC conducts resear more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 6 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * More than three-quarters of employers say graduates are essential to their future workforce * Carried out ahead of this year's A-Level Results Day, the national research conducted with 500 senior employers by Opinion Matters and Leeds Beckett University found that 77% believe recruiting university graduates will be essential as part of their future workforce strategy. The findings also highlight the long-term value employers place on graduates. Nearly nine  more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 6 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Neurodivergent DMU academic wins national teaching award for pioneering use of AI in student support A neurodivergent De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academic has won one of higher education's most prestigious teaching awards for pioneering work that uses artificial intelligence to help universities understand and support their students more effectively. Dr Archie Khuman, Associate Head of Education in DMU's School of Computer Science and Informatic more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 6 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * New research finds link between heart disease and cancer deaths, with men being at greatest risk * New research from Keele University and the University of Aberdeen has found that men with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of cancer and death from cancer than women. The study found this pattern across all subtypes of cancer, with lung cancer and colorectal cancers accounting for the highest risk. Published in the European Heart Journal, the team  more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 6 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU expands innovation footprint in Fujian with two major I&T agreements and new Fuzhou Centre for Knowledge Transfer The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) continues to integrate into national development strategies, signing two major scientific research cooperation agreements at the 5th Fujian-Hong Kong Cooperation Conference held recently in Fuzhou on 22 June. Witnessed by Mr John LEE, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Speci more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 6 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU expands innovation footprint in Fujian with two major I&T agreements and new Fuzhou Centre for Knowledge Transfer * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) continues to integrate into national development strategies, signing two major scientific research cooperation agreements at the 5th Fujian-Hong Kong Cooperation Conference held recently in Fuzhou on 22 June. Witnessed by Mr John LEE, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Adm more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 6 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Dr Pedro Elston awarded National Teaching Fellowship Dr Pedro Elston's commitment to and impact on medical education has been recognised by Advance HE with a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship. - A reader in Digital Health Education at Queen Mary University of London, Pedro is also Head of the Learning Innovation Team, co-course director for Prehospital Medicine, and Head of Student Selected Components (MBBS) within the Institute of Health Ed more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Aug. 6 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues-July 2026, Issue 2 * Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues continues to be a meaningful way for our community to celebrate one another. To date, 263 submissions have highlighted the exceptional work, dedication, and kindness of our colleagues. Thanks to the ongoing interest and participation, submissions will continue to be featured in upcoming issues of Campus Connector. You can read more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 6 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Record year for Northumbria as three academics named National Teaching Fellows * Three Northumbria University academics from across education, sport and the built environment have been named National Teaching Fellows by Advance HE, in recognition of their contribution to teaching excellence in UK higher education. Dr Kirstin Mulholland, Dr Rick Hayman and Dr Susan Dawson have been selected as leaders in their field to join the 2026 Natio more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 5 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Researchers use AI to develop metal alloys that perform better under extreme conditions * A team of researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered a new set of metal alloys that retain their strength under extreme conditions. The materials, discovered using artificial intelligence, are well-suited to 3D metal printing and could lead to enhanced, custom-made parts for the aerospace and power generation industries, among others. "There's enormo more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Aug. 6 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Scorching summers and heatwaves linked to poorer mental health in children * As record-breaking heat grips communities worldwide and Australia prepares for an intense El Nino summer, new research provides the first global review linking high temperatures and heatwaves to poorer mental health in children and young people. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the findings show that adverse mental health outcomes increase by almost 1% fo more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Aug. 5 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Sea turtles can't read maps; Deakin research shows they don't need to * For more than a century, scientists have puzzled over one of nature's greatest mysteries: how do sea turtles find their way across thousands of kilometres of open ocean without roads, landmarks or GPS? Now Deakin University researchers believe they've finally found an answer. Published in Science Advances, the world-first research reveals that sea turtles aren't the precision navi more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Aug. 6 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Six rare books History of Science to Utrecht University Library Jos Aarts donates six rare books to Utrecht University Library - Utrecht University Library has received a precious donation from Descartes Centre member Dr Jos Aarts. For several decades, he has carefully preserved six rare printed books of great significance for the history of science, and as a student of the History and Philosophy of Science, he has also conducted his own research into t more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Aug. 6 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * ICTECO 2026 Co-Hosts Strengthen Coordination Ahead of November 18-20 International Conference Partner institutions align responsibilities, timelines, promotional initiatives, and registration processes in preparation for ICTECO 2026, set for November 18-20, 2026. - Preparations for the 3rd International Conference on Transformative Extension and Community Outreach (ICTECO) 2026, scheduled for November 18-20, 2026, gained further momentum as South more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 6 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * St. Petersburg State University discusses how protein research could change approaches to treating Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases * St. Petersburg State University has held the first conference 'Protein folding as a factor in normality and pathology'. It brought together Russian and international scientists from various fields, including genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, physics, and medicine. The event featu more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 6 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * St. Petersburg State University hosts filming of Chinese TV variety show with multi-million audience * St. Petersburg State University has become the only Russian university selected as a filming location for the 2026 season of the major Chinese reality show 'Viva La Romance'. The episode, featuring the show's stars -well-known Chinese married couples -visiting the Twelve Collegia building, has already garnered over 180 million views on the more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 5 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * The St. Petersburg State University Representative Office in Armenia expands educational cooperation A delegation from St. Petersburg State University has paid a working visit to the Republic of Armenia. A series of meetings with representatives of scientific, educational, and cultural organisations, together with careers guidance activities for school students, marked another step in the development of the University's Representative Office  more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Aug. 5 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Surprising new theory for leap in evolution * An international study led by Flinders University has found a fertile area of inspiration to explain an important step in evolution - and it's a whole lot of poop. The new study describes the 'faecal revolution' to explain a crucial turning point in animal and environmental evolution on Earth. In a new article in Trends in Ecology & Evolution, fossil and evolutionary experts credit the buildup of lowly excr more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 6 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Three NTU Singapore scientists elected Fellows of the Singapore National Academy of Science * Three scientists from NTU Singapore have been elected Fellows of the Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS) - the Academy's highest scientific honour - in recognition of pioneering work that has advanced knowledge in their fields and delivered lasting benefits to society. The NTU Fellows are President and Distinguished University Professor Ho Teck Hua, wh more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 6 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Three UNSW researchers recognised with 2026 Young Tall Poppy Awards Emma Brown Dr Aaron Eger, Professor Clare Arnott and Dr Hammond Pearce are recognised as leaders in science and technology. Three UNSW Sydney researchers have received 2026 NSW Young Tall Poppy Awards which honour excellence in scientific research and commitment to communicating science to the broader community. Dr Aaron Eger, Professor Clare Arnott and Dr Hammond Pearce were r more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 6 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * TUT students showcase sustainable innovation at Sustainability Olympiad * Innovative student solutions that address real-world sustainability challenges have secured a place for the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Informatics teams in the Regional Sustainability Olympiad Competition in Kenya. Their success follows participation in the 2026 Sustainability Olympiad (SOL) Process Testing Winter School and Innovation Pitch Competition, hel more PR

LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Ulster University issued the following news: * * * New study reveals almost 700,000 people across the UK may be at risk of vitamin C deficiency Ulster University research identifies teenage girls and older adults as most at risk with one in five not achieving their recommended vitamin C intake - Researchers at Ulster University have found that almost 700,000 people across the UK may be consuming so little vitamin C that they are at risk of deficiency, with teenage girls and older adults are more PR

HIGH WYCOMBE, England, Aug. 6 -- Buckinghamshire New University posted the following news: * * * Unique storytelling project wins prestigious national teaching award * A project that delves into the journeys of established international research scholars has been recognised with a prestigious Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from Advance HE. The cross-institutional initiative, #TELresearchers & #HEresearchers, was founded by Puiyin Wong, Senior Academic Lead for Digital Education at Bucks New University, during her PhD st more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 6 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Tribute to award-winning filmmaker Dr Justin Hardy Tributes have been paid to an award-winning UCL historian, filmmaker and lecturer in screenwriting who has died aged 61. - Dr Justin Hardy taught screenwriting in UCL's Media BA course at UCL East and was a valued member of UCL Computational Media Research, UCL Knowledge Lab and the wider UCL community. He has been described by his colleagues as a passionate and dedicated teacher. A Bafta and Emmy n more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * New study sheds light on a de facto state in eastern Congo A Congolese-German research team involving the University of Bayreuth has examined how the AFC/M23 rebel movement governs the eastern Congolese city of Goma. The researchers show how, since taking control of the city in January 2025, the movement has gradually established administrative, security, taxation, and public-service structures--effectively creating a "de facto state." T more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 6 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham partnership with Met Office extended to 2030 University of Birmingham and Met Office extend their weather and climate science partnership to 2030. - The University has again been selected to be one of the partnership's core academic members, working with the Met Office to advance weather and climate science, strengthen national capability, and support evidence-based decision-making. The renewed partnership marks the start  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 6 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham researchers join multi-million pound collaboration to understand fatal genetic diseases The University of Birmingham joins prestigious pound sterling50 million Medical Research Council funded partnership to study mitochondrial diseases. - The new MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Mitochondrial Genome Therapeutics will be led by the University of Cambridge and brings together leading experts from across disciplines, to define how mutat more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Experts identify 'blind spot' in global regulation of lip cosmetics Research finds significant gaps in lip product regulation and testing, including reliance on inappropriate skin models and underestimation of ingestion rates. - Two international critical reviews into the testing and legal frameworks for lip cosmetic products have identified significant blind spots when it comes to ingestion rate data, tissue testing types, and ingredients more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Melting sea ice combines with Arctic ocean to make clouds Naturally occurring compounds from the melting sea ice create cloud-forming particles that could have a significant impact on the climate. - Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown natural process that dramatically increases the number of cloud-forming particles in the Arctic atmosphere - potentially altering cloud cover, sunlight reflection, and future climate change. Publi more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * New insights into leading cause of back pain Neck and back pain could be caused by changes in gene activity that trigger the breakdown of the spine's natural shock absorbers, new research suggests. - Findings from a study in zebrafish suggest that changes in gene activity can lead to a build-up of minerals in the spine - similar to unwanted bone forming in the wrong place - causing it to harden. Experts say the findings point to potential  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 6 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * School of Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems (SCiiS) Hosts Distinguished Visiting Professor Dr Rutvij H. Jhaveri The School of Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems (SCiiS), housed within the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), hosted Distinguished Visiting Professor Dr Rutvij H. Jhaveri from 7-9 July 2026. Organized through the Department of Applied Information Systems  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could help cities stay cool and cut the number of heatwave days AI-assisted simulations show that roof-based rainwater cooling could reduce energy demand, lower urban temperatures and help cities adapt as they face more frequent and intense heatwaves. - Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could help cities cut air conditioning use, lower urban temp more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 6 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Outstanding teaching recognised with national award * A University of Nottingham academic has received a prestigious Advance HE Award for her outstanding contribution to the teaching profession and impact on student outcomes. Dr Anna Bertram, Director of Laboratory Teaching in the School of Chemistry has been awarded a 2026 National Teaching Fellowship. This year, 55 educators have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships, while 15 colla more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 6 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth team wins national award for transforming Royal Air Force education The University of Portsmouth's RAF Military Education Team has received a prestigious Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) for its outstanding work with the Royal Air Force - The Portsmouth Military Education Team (PMET) has been recognised by Advance HE for transforming professional military education through imaginative teaching, inclusive d more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 6 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * UP's Political Sciences Department co-hosts International Studies Association conference The Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP) recently co-hosted the International Studies Association's (ISA) annual mid-year conference along with the African Association of Political Science and the ISA's Global South Caucus. This was the third time that an ISA conference has been hosted in Africa; previous events were held in Ghana  more PR

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Trust funding to accelerate soil research Funding has been awarded to two new soil research projects at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) to help advance sustainable agricultural practices. The funding was provided through the JM Roberts Charitable Trust, which was established in 2003 by the late John Roberts, a Tasmanian orchardist and farmer, to support environmental sustainability, agricultural innovation, and the education of young people more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Systemic gap in drug subsidies leaves low-income pregnant women with fewer treatment options A nationwide study has uncovered unintended consequences in the funding of pregnancy nausea treatments. Key takeaways * The study examines anti-nausea medication use across 300,000 pregnancies. * The researchers found doctors are often prescribing medications outside their approved PBS pregnancy use to help women access affordable treatment a more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 5 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * VENTUROUS exhibition explores design practice research in architecture and urban design * A new exhibition from RMIT Galleries explores how design practice research has provided powerful methodologies for developing new visions, ideas and processes that shape the future of our built environment. VENTUROUS: Design Practice Research Futures in Architecture & Urban Design, brings together the projects and design expl more PR

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 6 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick celebrates recognition in the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme 2026 * Dr Bo Kelestyn Associate Professor at Warwick Business School Bo Kelestyn is an educational leader whose design-led, participatory approach transforms learners and educators into agents of change. Through curriculum innovation, student partnership, and international leadership, particularly in support of Ukraine's educational reconstruction, she advances teaching  more PR