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: * * * 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

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: * * * 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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