DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Autism diagnoses in New Zealand more than triple, Otago study finds The number of New Zealanders diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has more than tripled over the past 15 years, with researchers warning the country's health and disability services need to prepare for continued growth in demand. The University of Otago Faculty of Medicine - Christchurch Otautahi-led study, published in The Australian and New Zealand Journal o more PR

KANO, Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Bayero University issued the following news: * * * SIBLING Project: A National Model for Revitalising Agricultural Education Through Public-Private Partnership At a time when Nigeria is searching for practical solutions to youth unemployment, food insecurity and the widening gap between classroom learning and industry realities, the Skills Improvement to Boost Livelihood and Nurture Growth (SIBLING) Project at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has emerged as a compelling example of what can be achieved when academia an more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Aug. 10 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * Building Resilience Through Open Mapping Tools: SLSU Conducts Three-Day Community Training on OpenStreetMap and GIS Applications Southern Leyte State University (SLSU), through its GIS Technology Center (GISTC) and in partnership with the Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences (FCIS), conducts the three-day "Building Resilience Through Open Mapping Tools: Community Training on OpenStreetMap and GIS Applications" from July 28 to 30, 2026, at more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 11 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * NQT Project confronts South African education system challenges Despite the inclement weather, the Newly Qualified Teachers' (NQT) Winter School project emerged as an exhilarating triumph. This vibrant collaboration between CPUT and the University of Cape Town (UCT) brought together passionate educators for an unforgettable experience that truly showcased the power of teamwork and innovation. The NQT Winter School 2026 took place more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Aug. 10 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * Communications student puts gold feather in her cap with industry award * Learn more about the MA in Professional Communication program. When Stephanie Barsby Boisvert joined the Town of Stony Plain communications team, the first thing she did was ask everyone what they did and what they were proud of. Eleven years later, the same curiosity is reflected in an award-winning Communications Master Plan (CMP) for the Town. Grounded in strategy and  more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Aug. 9 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Deakin's Professor Andrea Driscoll acknowledged as nursing trailblazer * Deakin Distinguished Professor Andrea Driscoll has been nationally recognised for her transformative leadership in nursing care with the 2026 Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers. The award was announced by Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler MP, at the National Nursing Forum Gala Dinner in Melbourne, acknowledging Professor Driscoll's innovative approa more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 10 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * The fourth summer school for Russian language teachers from around the world at St. Petersburg State University * St. Petersburg State University has opened a summer school for teachers of Russian as a foreign language. It is part of the non-degree professional development programme 'Specifics of Teaching Russian as a Foreign or Second Language and Russian Literature in School and at University'. Now in its fourth year, the project brings t more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 10 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * JKUAT Hosts Gwynedd Mercy University for Rehabilitation Education Exchange The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) hosted faculty and students from Gwynedd Mercy University, United States, for a three-day academic exchange programme beginning August 3, 2026. The exchange brought together participants from diverse fields of rehabilitation and healthcare, including  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 10 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele research informs first UK guideline for inflammatory arthritis pain management * Research led by Keele University and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has played a crucial role in a new national guideline for helping people with inflammatory arthritis. Developed by the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR), it is the first UK guideline dedicated to m more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 10 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University joins London Cancer Hub in bid to accelerate progress against disease Kingston University is taking a giant step towards helping the diagnosis, treatment and care of cancer patients by joining clinicians and innovators at the London Cancer Hub. The collaboration between the University's academic researchers specialising in cancer, clinic experts and innovators will work to help accelerate progress against cancer at the Hub, based at  more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 11 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Leiden research group sees spin-off grow into a success story Mimetas, a spin-off from Thomas Hankemeier's research group, is being acquired by Bruker Corporation. For Hankemeier, it is proof that scientific ideas can reach far beyond the laboratory: 'In Leiden, we have the expertise to make a difference.' - Bruker Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic solutions, has recently announced that it will a more PR

BRAYFORD POOL, England, Aug. 11 -- The University of Lincoln issued the following news: * ** Lights. Camera. Crime Scene: University of Lincoln Puts Hollywood Under the Microscope What would a real forensic scientist make of Se7en's infamous 'Sloth' scene? Brett Harman, better known as Brettflix, is on a mission to find out. After interviewing some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Steven Spielberg, the University of Lincoln graduate is returning to his roots to pair cult classics with expert insight in Crime Scenes of Tinsel Town.  more PR

AALTO, Finland, Aug. 10 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Long-standing Director of Aalto Startup Center Marika Paakkala joins CKIR to strengthen innovation activities Marika Paakkala has been appointed to the Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) at the School of Business. - Marika Paakkala joins CKIR after leading Aalto Startup Center for 25 years. During the years, the unit developed into an internationally recognised and award-winning actor whose operating models have been widely used to suppor more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 11 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * New guidance aims to improve brain imaging experiences for Maori Despite Maori being disproportionately affected by traumatic brain injury, there are currently no national guidelines for conducting neuroimaging in a culturally safe way in Aotearoa New Zealand. New research is helping to change that. A study exploring how brain monitoring technology could better support people with serious brain injuries took an unexpected turn. Psychology S more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 11 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Researcher awarded Explorer Grant to improve sleep and mental wellbeing for new mothers Dr Ying Jin has received a Health Research Council Explorer Grant to investigate how wearable technology and artificial intelligence could improve sleep, mental wellbeing and postnatal care for new mothers in Aotearoa New Zealand. - Dr Jin, an early career researcher from Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University, has been awarded $150,000 in funding for more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Aug. 10 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * NT researcher to bring world-leading heart health knowledge home * A Flinders University researcher based in Darwin has been selected for a prestigious international cardiovascular leadership programme, creating new opportunities to bring global knowledge and innovation back to the Northern Territory (NT). Dr Bryce Brickley, a dietitian and Research Fellow in Men's Health, is one of only two Australians chosen for the 2026 World Heart Federation (WHF)  more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Aug. 10 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * SLSU Project Development Officers Benchmark Leading Luzon Universities through ABANTE SLSU Southern Leyte State University, through the University Planning and Development Office (UPDO), conducted ABANTE SLSU: Advancing Benchmarking, Academic Networks, Technology, and Engineering | A Benchmarking and Knowledge-Sharing Activity for Project Development Officers on July 27-31, 2026. The activity was participated in by three UPDO personnel, namely E more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 10 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * St. Petersburg State University trains specialists with additional Chinese language proficiency * St. Petersburg State University currently offers over 90 degree programmes with a Chinese component. They cover a range of subjects, including: economics, politics, culture, law, and many other areas of knowledge. Sergey Andryushin, Vice-Rector for International Affairs at St. Petersburg State University, has repeatedly pointed out that the U more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 10 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Ticklish spots are shared across cultures - but why they are ticklish is more complex than it seems * People from different cultural backgrounds are tickled in remarkably similar ways. They laugh, resist, and are usually tickled by family members or friends. They are also ticklish in the same body regions. These are among the findings of a study published recently in Nature Human Behaviour by Ziliang Xiong and Konstantina Kilteni of the Donders Institu more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 10 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM launches program for experienced leaders * Engagement for society instead of retirement How can decades of leadership experience be used for new social tasks? With LifeLong Leadership, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is launching an executive impact program for experienced leaders who want to start something new after their operational careers and commit themselves to society. In brief * Use leadership experience for social proj more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 10 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Researchers show how malicious SIM cards can hijack smartphones, EV chargers and connected devices Standardised SIM card functionality poses security risk to modern mobile communication devices, including Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. - Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs), the secure element used to connect devices to a mobile network, can pose severe security risks when compromised. A malicious SIM could allow attackers to gather informati more PR

KOLN, Germany, Aug. 11 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * A stellar envelope near the black hole Sgr A* contains water New observations made using the James Webb Space Telescope reveal that IRS 3, a star located at the centre of the Milky Way, is losing vast quantities of mass. As a result, its surrounding envelope is continuously expanding / Publication in "Astronomy & Astrophysics" Studies of the star IRS 3, located near the black hole at the centre of our galaxy, suggest that the star is emitting large more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Urban canals can cut temperatures by more than 2 C during heatwaves Study finds waterways could play an important role in protecting people from extreme heat - New research from The University of Manchester has found that urban canals can cool their immediate surroundings by more than 2 C during heatwaves. The study, which is believed to be the first to assess the cooling effects of urban canals at a national-scale, covering the  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 10 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Bradfield City biosolar roof sets new standard for climate-resilient cities A study of Bradfield City's First Building green roof confirms that combining native rooftop gardens with solar panels reduces urban heat, increases renewable energy generation and supports local biodiversity. Key takeaways * The biosolar roof lowered rooftop temperatures by up to 28 C on extreme heat days, boosting solar power generation by up to 23.25 per cent. * O more PR

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 11 -- The University of Winnipeg issued the following news: * * * Chemistry lab forges French connection Four master's students from France with a shared interest in the chemistry of health and pharmaceuticals are studying in Dr. Tabitha Wood's lab at the University of Winnipeg this summer. Alicia Portal, Amelie Jarousse, Charlyne Werlin, and Ema Corby are Visiting Graduate Fellows from Clermont Auvergne INP, a polytechnic institute in Aubiere, France. Completing a 17-week lab research internship abroad is a second more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 10 -- The University of Leicester posted the following news: * * * University researcher scoops prestigious award from Huntington's Disease Association * Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sarah Gunn has received a prestigious award from the Huntington's Disease Association. The Founders' Award recognises people or groups who go above and beyond to help the Huntington's community, mirroring the dedication of the charity's original founders in 1971. A delighted Dr Gunn, who works in the University of Leicester's School of P more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Aug. 10 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * A battlefield in every lettuce leaf Utrecht biologists uncover lettuce's sophisticated alarm system against microbes - A lettuce plant may look defenceless, but every leaf is the scene of a constant battle. Fungi, bacteria and other pathogens, including downy mildew, are always searching for ways to invade and eventually cause disease. At the same time, the plant is trying to detect them before it is too late. Biologists at Utrecht University  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Aug. 10 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Rising competition for clean water in the future Water scarcity is not just a matter of a lack of supply. What if there is enough water available, but its quality leaves much to be desired? And what if the interests of the various sectors - households, agriculture, industry and energy producers - also clash with each other? In a large overview study, Utrecht researchers are the first to provide an overview of these different interests, broken do more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 11 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB and TAZ award the second Caroline Pauwels Fellowship to artist Britt Bakker and microbiologist Eveline Peeters The Euros20,000 research grant gives the artist and scientist a year to explore new connections between microbiology and art - Artist Britt Bakker and Eveline Peeters, a researcher at the Microbiology Research Group (MICR) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), have been awarded the second Caroline Pauwels Fellowship for Wo more PR