PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 7 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Artivism can help transform society, says TUT's Prof Maharajh * Understanding and addressing Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) requires society to confront the deeper structural inequalities embedded in contemporary social and economic systems, according to Prof Rasigan Maharajh, Professor of Public Affairs at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Faculty of Humanities. He delivered the closing keynote address at the 3rd annual G more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Wearable fingertip sensor identifies physical patterns linked to stress and anxiety * Wearable device uses light to measure changes in blood flow and tissue activity * Machine learning identified patterns associated with self-reported mental health symptoms * Technology could eventually support non-invasive mental health monitoring, but further clinical research is needed - Researchers have shown that measurements taken from a person's fingertip cou more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 7 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Research Fellow shares two remarkable professional milestones Dr Babatunde Oladipo of the Department of Chemical Engineering proudly shares two remarkable professional milestones that underscore CPUT's excellence. He has received a National Research Foundation (NRF) Y2 rating and has recently been appointed to the Early Career Editorial Board of Process Safety and Environmental Protection (PSEP). A Y2 rating recognises an early-ca more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Sibling alumni spotlight funding challenges for Indigenous organisations By Katelyn Dunn CQUniversity alumni and siblings Maria and Sam Raciti have combined academic research and real-world community leadership to shine a light on a challenge facing Indigenous organisations across Australia: how to create lasting change when funding cycles are short and uncertain. The brother-sister duo recently co-authored a paper published in the Jour more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 4 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Stephanie Hussels appointed inaugural Sir Peter Cullum Chair in Entrepreneurship Award-winning entrepreneurship expert joins Bayes as inaugural Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship. - Stephanie Hussels has been appointed as Bayes Business School's inaugural Sir Peter Cullum Chair in Entrepreneurship. Professor Hussels joins Bayes from Cranfield University, where she spent almost 20 years in leadership roles spanning entrepreneurship educa more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 7 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Double dolphin stranding highlights growing risks in WA estuaries * Two dolphin strandings within minutes of each other in Bunbury's Leschenault Estuary last week have highlighted the growing risks increasingly shallow estuaries pose to resident dolphin populations. Harry Butler Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Krista Nicholson witnessed the incident while conducting boat-based surveys in Bunbury with community research group Estuary Guardians Mandurah more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 7 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Electrolyser developed by Keele scientists enables simultaneous hydrogen and sustainable plastics production * Keele scientists have developed a new kind of electrolyser which produces both hydrogen and the base materials for sustainable plastic production, opening avenues for a range of applications in green technology and sustainable development. Electrolysers are frequently used, including on Keele University's own campus, to generate hydrogen by using e 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

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 7 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * Experts from Russia and neighbouring countries gather for anniversary 5th conference 'Preservation and enhancement of genetic resources of microorganisms' * The 5th International Conference 'Preservation and Enhancement of genetic resources of microorganisms' has taken place in St Petersburg. This year's event was held in celebration of the 135th anniversary of agricultural microbiology in Russia. The conference brought together leading exp more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Fellowship to investigate gut bacteria's role in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease * Dr Rebecca Price, from the University of Liverpool's Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, has been awarded a GIBA Network+ Fellowship to investigate how proteins produced by gut bacteria may contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people w more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Free talk reveals how children have learned about astronomy over the centuries * Texts and games that show how children were taught about astronomy in the 18th and 19th centuries will be explored during a free talk at Space Park Leicester. Dr Charlotte May, of the University of Nottingham's Manuscripts and Special Collections, will visit the University of Leicester's internationally recognised PS100 million space research and innovation hub next mont more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 7 -- Glasgow Caledonian University issued the following news: * * * Funding supports research into climate-resilient NHS hospitals Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian are developing a Digital Twin-based framework to help hospitals reduce carbon emissions while becoming more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Led by Dr George Loumakis and Professor Rohinton Emmanuel, with PhD researcher Shefali Chauhan, the project is being delivered in partnership with Professor Berk Canberk of Edinburgh Napier University, wit more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 7 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * The Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State University joins world's elite in business education * The Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State University (GSOM SPbU) is the only institution in Russia to have been granted full membership of the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS), established over 20 years ago. The decision to grant the Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State Univer more PR

NEWPORT, England, Aug. 7 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * University developing drought-resilient crops to meet climate change challenges Work is underway at Harper Adams University to develop crops which can withstand the stress of droughts of the kind currently afflicting the UK - in a bid to boost food security. Professor of Crop Science Jim Monaghan, Director of University's Centre for Crop and Environmental Science, said: "We are growing crops in the most challenging conditions for generations. "Drought has  more PR

LONDON, Canada, Aug. 7 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * New health research funding brings $16.3M to Western scholars Canadian Institutes of Health Research grants fuel research across four Western faculties By Emily Leighton Western University researchers received nearly $16.3 million through the latest Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant competition. The funding will support 17 projects across four faculties, spanning biomedical, clinical and population health, as well as one hospital-based  more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * People living with dementia shape national priorities for technology and independence More than 300 people living with dementia and paid and unpaid carers have helped establish national priorities for technologies designed to enhance independence. Their experiences and perspectives have informed five Grand Challenges that will guide research and innovation supported by CONSOLIDATE, a national network exploring how technologies can support indepen more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 6 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * How sugars influenced the evolution of our brains * Fruit, honey and other naturally sweet foods may have helped fuel the evolution of the human brain, according to new research from the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow. Published in Science, the study modelled the glucose needs of humans and their ancestors from four million years ago until recently, finding natural sugars may have supplied energy needed to support growing brains befo more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 7 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * JMI hosts two-day national seminar on 'Reimagining Peace and Development in India's North East' The Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi organized a two-day national seminar, Reimagining Peace and Development in India's North East, on 27-28 July 2026. The seminar funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (Ministry of Education, Government of India), New Delhi convened scholars, policy ana more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 7 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele-led research informs new policy briefing on early psychosis care * Research led by a Keele University professor has played a key role in the development of a new policy briefing on early intervention in psychosis care. The policy briefing, published by Centre for Mental Health, outlines recommendations for the care of people in Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services and calls for these recommendations to be included in the Modern Service Frame more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 7 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * La Trobe backs National Nursing Workforce Strategy La Trobe University has welcomed the release of Australia's first National Nursing Workforce Strategy, which provides a significant opportunity to strengthen nursing education and build a sustainable workforce for metropolitan, regional and remote communities. Released by Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler on 6 August, the strategy outlines a national approach to nursing workforce more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 7 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Innovation with impact recognised in 2026 KiwiNet Awards The university is showcasing its entrepreneurial talent with three finalists being named in the 2026 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. - The Awards honour 18 finalists, showcasing the very best of Aotearoa New Zealand's science-led innovation. Representing universities, Crown Research Institutes, research organisations and innovative companies, the finalists are transforming w more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 7 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * National honours for teaching excellence Newcastle University is celebrating national recognition for its teaching excellence after receiving two prestigious Advance HE awards for outstanding teaching and collaborative innovation. Dr Carys Watts has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF), while the Young@Heart Clinic team has received a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE). The honours recognise exceptional contributions t more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS Business Analytics Centre receives record S$1.5 million support from single donor for AI talent and research * As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries and reshapes how organisations make decisions, two gifts totalling S$1.5 million, donated personally by Mr Xie Xin, will bolster efforts at National University of Singapore (NUS) to nurture talent and advance research at the intersection of business, data and AI. The first, an more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 7 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * Educators and Policymakers convene for 3rd International GCED Conference in Palawan More than a hundred educators, researchers, policymakers, students, and Global Citizenship Education (GCED) advocates gathered at Palawan State University for the 3rd GCC International Research Conference on Global Citizenship Education, reaffirming the vital role of higher education institutions as catalysts for peace, sustainability, and transformative global citize more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 7 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Professor Qunshan Zhao wins prestigious Young Scholar Award * Professor Qunshan Zhao has received a CPGIS Young Scholar Award for his exemplary commitment to research and higher education. The CPGIS (International Association of Chinese Professionals in Geographic Information Sciences) Young Scholar Award recognises young 'rising stars' for their research contributions to Geographic Information Science and Technology. Professor Zhao, of the University' more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Aug. 7 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Professor Siwan Davies awarded National Eisteddfod's Science and Technology Medal * Professor Siwan Davies, Swansea University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Enterprise), has been awarded this year's National Eisteddfod Science and Technology Medal. The honour recognises her outstanding contribution to scientific research, education and science communication through the medium of Welsh. Originally from Newport, a stone's throw from this year's  more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Recruitment and talent consultancy strengthens Space Park Leicester community * A recruitment and talent consultancy specialising in space, defence, motorsport and advanced engineering has joined the community of experts based at Space Park Leicester. Rise Search helps organisations to hire individuals for technical, engineering, operational, commercial and leadership roles in performance-critical environments. Joining the University of Leicester's  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 7 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * New report reveals the striking scale of unmet needs in Scotland's gambling harm support services * Thousands of Scots are experiencing gambling harm, but only a fifth ever reach out to specialist services, finds a new University of Glasgow report. The Scottish Government commissioned study also found that people living in Scotland's most deprived areas are around 14 times more likely to experience the most severe gambling harms than those in t more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Aug. 7 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Secure data exchange with quantum encryption across domains * In a new project, scientists are researching how quantum-based encryption can be achieved securely and flexibly across domain boundaries with the help of automation processes in network management. The Network research group of the Regional Computing Centre Erlangen (RRZE) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) is part of the project. Organizations handlin more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * Siberian methane emissions have doubled in a decade, study by Leicester scientists finds * Methane emissions from Siberia have more than doubled over the past decade, according to new research involving National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) scientists at the University of Leicester. The study, initiated as a collaborative project with researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences during their stay at the University of Edinburgh, reveals tha more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Aug. 7 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * SLSU turns Zero-Waste Ideas into Institutional Action through LIMPYO Innovation Challenge 1.0 Sustainability advocates, administrators, faculty members, personnel, and students from Southern Leyte State University's six campuses converged on August 5, 2026, at the Mini-Theater of the University Library in the SLSU-Sogod Campus for the LIMPYO SLSU Zero-Waste Innovation Challenge 1.0. The University-wide competition received 14 proposals, each prese more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 7 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Staying on diabetes medication is linked to fewer heart attacks and strokes * Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. So many people with type 2 diabetes are prescribed blood sugar-lowering medication to reduce this risk. However, not everyone takes their medication consistently, and that inconsistency could leave them more exposed. Yet scientists have struggled to pin down how much long-term adherence, meaning how re more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Aug. 7 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Study reveals people with ADHD are more likely to experience violence * Researchers have discovered that people with ADHD are more likely to experience violence and attend hospital emergency departments. New research by Cardiff University, Swansea University and the University of York looked at how neurodevelopmental diagnoses were linked to assault-related attendances at Emergency Departments. The team analysed population data from residents in Wales between 20 more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 7 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Taking the long view to improve Africa's rural health landscape * Profs. Kathleen Kahn and Stephen Tollman at Wits Rural Agincourt received the NSTF-South32 Special Annual Theme Award: Healthy Ageing. The award is a testament to their immense contribution in building evidence on health, ageing and development along the life course in South and sub-Saharan Africa - data that is used by researchers and policymakers globally. While Kahn more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 6 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * The scientist who showed that violence can change * Prof. Rachel Jewkes, the NSTF-South32 Lifetime Awardee, has spent over 30 years turning violence against women into a rigorous public health field globally. It was 1981, and Professor Rachel Jewkes was never meant to come to South Africa. At 17, while arranging a gap year through a British volunteer organisation, she had been clear: she was prepared to go almost anywhere, but not to more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM publishes its second Sustainable Futures Report * Progress in sustainability The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has published its second sustainability report, providing an interim assessment of its progress. The university has made particular progress in reducing emissions from purchased energy. TUM has also advanced its sustainability efforts in research and teaching: 50 percent of its professorships now address sustainabilit more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 7 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM hosts Health Sciences Summer Camp for Outstanding Students of Mainland Universities, attracting top students from 'double first-class' universities * The Faculty of Medicine (FMD) (formerly the Faculty of Health Sciences) at the University of Macau (UM) organised the 2026 Health Sciences Summer Camp for Outstanding Students of Mainland Universities, attracting 35 top students from 18 'double first-class' universities in the Chinese mainland. The camp aimed t more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Mapping how mental health risks emerge in AI chatbot conversations Scientists at UCL have developed a framework for stress testing how AI chatbots respond to vulnerable users, helping researchers identify weaknesses and test ways of making mental health interactions safer. Published in Nature Medicine, the study introduces SIM-VAIL, a clinically validated framework for auditing AI chatbots in mental health conversations. The work was led by re more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham dataset to accelerate bladder cancer research Described as one of the most significant bladder cancer resources in the world, the dataset is now available for commercial licensing. - Data from the University of Birmingham's Bladder Cancer Prognosis Programme (BCPP), which has potential to support identification of new therapies, biomarker discovery, patient stratification, is now available for commercial licensing from Canc more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * The University has co-led England's first globally recognised, city-wide, creative health programme The week-long programme brought together more than 60 organisations to deliver over 130 events across Birmingham. - The city of Birmingham hosted Healing Arts Birmingham (HABrum) from 22 to 28 June 2026, delivered in a partnership consortium led by the World Health Organization, Birmingham City Council (BCC), Jameel Arts & Health Lab (JAHL), Ikon Gal more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Wildfire preparedness in the UK is decades behind others, and we are running out of time to catch up By Dr Kerryn Little, Postdoctoral Researcher in PyroGeography In New Zealand where I grew up, I was part of a volunteer rural fire brigade that specifically fought wildfires, and a national Fire Danger Rating System communicated elevated wildfire danger warnings (think road signs of wildfire danger level, like Australia and the USA have). Given the  more PR

CHICHESTER, England, Aug. 4 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: * * * Research partnership champions support for children with neuromotor disabilities A partnership between the University of Chichester and Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (DVLCC) has produced significant research findings in its first six months, highlighting the benefits of early intervention support for young children with neuromotor disabilities and their families. The project, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is now recruiting famili more PR

KOLN, Germany, Aug. 7 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Researchers discover a fungal protein that causes leaf loss in crops For the first time, a research team led by Professor Dr Bart Thomma has succeeded in gaining insights into the genetic basis of "defoliation" caused by the pathogenic fungus Verticillium dahliae. A key protein they have identified is responsible for the aggressive nature of the fungus. An international research team led by the plant scientist Professor Dr Bart Thomma from the Insti more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 7 -- The University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine - Institute of Genetics and Cancer 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 more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * Siberian methane emissions double in a decade, study finds A devastating mix of hot, dry weather and warmer, wetter summers has led to methane emissions to more than double across Siberia over the past decade, research reveals. - Scientists found methane emissions from this vast area of permafrost have been rising by around 5% per year since 2010, with emissions during the summer growing season now more than twice as high as 2010 levels. T more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford Fellow leads FASD programme to aid understanding in justice settings A team of researchers from the University of Salford have developed a training programme to help justice system professionals understand more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The programme, known as SalfordFASD Education and Training for Justice Professionals (SAFETrac), was led by Dr David Junior Gilbert in collaboration with the Salford FASD team, inclu more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 4 -- The University of Leeds issued the following news: * * * Alum recognised for improving oral cancer detection Senthilmani Rajendran (MSc Health Informatics 2025) has been named a national finalist in the Science & Sustainability category of the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards in Malaysia. She was recognised for her work at Cancer Research Malaysia, where she leads a multidisciplinary team applying mobile health technologies, artificial intelligence, and implementation science to improve the early detection of more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Indoor air quality: heat and wildfire smoke leave households with hard choices, find researchers Being inside with the windows closed does not completely protect you from the smoke caused by wildfires, early findings by University of Manchester researchers suggest. And opening windows during hot weather, they show, almost certainly exacerbates the problem of indoor air pollution caused by the fires. The University's Cystic Fibrosis Hub Air  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Protein discovery sheds light on scarring diseases UK and US scientists have uncovered an important piece of the puzzle on the signalling pathway that causes damaging scar tissue to build up in the body, raising hopes for future treatments. Published in Nature Communications on 5 August, the University of Manchester and University of Connecticut team has revealed how a little-known protein helps keep one of the body's most powerful  more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, Aug. 7 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * Veterinary School Dean speaks at international small animal congress in China Professor Zoe Polizopoulou, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nicosia, participated in the 2nd Small Animal Veterinary Specialty Congress in Shenzhen, China, held from July 28-31, 2026. Organised by the Chinese Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), the congress brought together veterinary experts and professionals from around the world to promote aca more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham and Notts County FC celebrate another year of partnership success * Investment in world-class sporting facilities, career opportunities for students and new community projects are among the latest successes delivered through the University of Nottingham's partnership with Notts County FC. Following the club's promotion to League One, Notts County's players and staff have returned to campus to begin preparations for  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * A 'double-punch' approach to tackling brain cancer Light-activated nanoparticles could help surgeons see glioblastoma more clearly and destroy cancer cells left behind after surgery. Key takeaways * A new light-activated nanoparticle platform could help surgeons see and remove glioblastoma more precisely. * The same technology could also target cancer cells left behind after surgery. * While currently in early stages, this discovery more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 7 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG helps secure EUR4.4 million EU funding to train the next generation of viral experts * The MRC-University of Glasgow's Centre for Virus Research (CVR) is playing a leading role in a major new European doctoral training programme designed to improve the early detection of emerging viral threats and strengthen preparedness for future pandemics. The European Commission has awarded 4.4 million euros through the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Act more PR