BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 8 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University academic receives top honour in recognition of work to shape the future of teaching and learning * An Aston University academic has received a national honour in recognition of her work to shape the future of teaching and learning * Dr Elinor Vettraino has been named as a National Teaching Fellow by Advance HE * She is also an author and executive coach. - An Aston University academic has received a national honour in recognition of her work more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Aug. 8 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Researchers aim to strengthen hospital discharge supports for older adults By Cathy Majtenyi For many frail older adults with chronic conditions who live at home, navigating being admitted to and discharged from hospital can be overwhelming. Brock Assistant Professor of Health Sciences Luke Turcotte says most hospital discharge planning tools focus on medical diagnoses, overlooking social and economic factors that may make patients more vulnerable. "When  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 7 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following Q&A on Aug. 6, 2026, involving Kamal Jyoti Maji, research fellow in environmental health: * * * Expert comment: How do wildfires affect health and what can be done about it? LSHTM expert discusses wildfires which have hit Europe, the US and Canada, and what countries need to do to protect lives and health - For people living in the northern hemisphere, this summer has been beset by deadly wildfires across parts of Europe, the US and Canada.  more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 8 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), JMI concludes its 8-Days Online NEP-2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme on 31th July, 2026 The Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Jamia Millia Islamia, Central University, New Delhi, in collaboration with Vardhaman College (Jain Minority Institution), Kiratpur Road, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, successfully concluded its 43rd 8-Days Online NEP-2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme  more PR

SACKVILLE, New Brunswick, Aug. 8 -- Mount Allison University issued the following news: * * * Student Research: Examining pathways to hEDS care in Nova Scotia Health studies student Lauren Peveril 's summer research explores patient experiences, gaps in care, and the path to a hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) diagnosis - Lauren Peveril of Fall River, NS is a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Health Studies (Honours) student examining how patients navigate the path to a hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 8 -- OCAD University issued the following news: * * * OCAD U earns STARS gold rating for leadership in sustainability OCAD University has achieved its highest-ever Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System (STARS) rating, advancing to gold from silver, under STARS version 3.0, in recognition of its continued commitment to sustainability. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education world-wide. The rating is awarded b more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * New graphene-powered soft lens could pave the way for smarter glasses, cameras and medical devices Queen Mary researchers develop a lightweight, electrically adjustable lens inspired by the flexibility of the human eye - The ability to change focus instantly is something most people take for granted. Every day, our eyes effortlessly switch between reading a book, recognising a face across the room or watching a bird fly overhead. Replicati more PR

ABERDEEN, Scotland, Aug. 8 -- Robert Gordon University issued the following news: * * * Trio of net zero research projects secure vital funding Three pioneering RGU research projects aimed at accelerating Scotland's transition to a net zero future have received support from the Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) Seed Fund. The funded initiatives will explore geothermal energy solutions, marine mammal-friendly tidal turbine technology and greener approaches to funeral practices. RGU researchers will collaborate with experts from the University  more PR

BRAMPTON, Ontario, Aug. 8 -- Sheridan College issued the following news release: * * * Sheridan appoints Sean McNabney as Provost and Vice President, Academic Sheridan is announcing the appointment of Sean McNabney as the College's next Provost and Vice President, Academic. McNabney brings deep institutional knowledge and an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovation and student success to the role. He has been serving as Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic since March 2026, expanding on more than 12 years of progress more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 7 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T fourth globally, second among public universities: NTU research rankings * The University of Toronto is ranked fourth in the world - and second among public universities - in the latest NTU World University Rankings. U of T joined Harvard University, Stanford University and University College London in the highest tier of the 2026 rankings, which evaluated more than 1,900 institutions based on the scale and reach of their published scholarship. I more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Spacecraft observations may conceal how particles really move through near-Earth space Different processes can produce similar spacecraft observations, making it difficult to see how particles are transported through Earth's radiation belt. - High-energy particles in the Earth's radiation belt can appear to spread out randomly, even when they are moving in a 'predictable' way. This is because spacecraft observations naturally blur the fine more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 8 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Scientific research on the Dead Sea Scrolls: facts and context The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered between 1947 and 1965 in various caves, are among the most remarkable archaeological finds of the last century. These texts, largely Jewish writings more than 2000 years old, including the oldest manuscripts of the Bible, have been found in several areas, including Qumran. At the time, these territories fell under various governments: the British Man more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 8 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * UJ and DBE join forces on ecological solutions for schools The University of Johannesburg's Centre for Ecological Intelligence (CEI) hosted the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule, and a delegation from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) for a site visit to the CEI Hub and an engagement and discussion on future collaborations to strengthen food systems in schools and communities. Speaking at the event was Prof Refil more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 8 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Funding boost expands healthcare PhD training across the North The University of Manchester has secured new funding to help more healthcare professionals train as researchers through the Forward North doctoral programme, delivered with the Universities of Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and Sheffield. Building on more than a decade of success, Forward North brings together five leading northern universities to support healthcare professionals to more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Social prescribing boosts health checks without raising costs Patients referred to social prescribing are more likely to seek healthcare in the short term, but could end up needing their GP less often within a year, a new study by University of Manchester researchers suggests. The researchers analysing the records of more than 1.4 million people found that social prescribing - where patients are referred to support such as community more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Food fraud costs UK economy up to pound sterling2 billion a year, new study finds Researchers warn that greater investment in tackling the crime could deliver significant returns while protecting consumers and legitimate businesses - Food fraud is costing the UK economy up to pound sterling2 billion every year, according to the first study to calculate its full economic impact. The research, from the University of Portsmouth, estimates tha more PR