BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University research sheds more light on the antimicrobial properties of manuka honey * Manuka honey has been proven to be effective against respiratory pathogens but researchers do not fully understand the mechanisms * New research led by Dr Jonathan Cox with New Zealand masnuka honey firm Comvita has shown that a variety of bioactive compounds contribute * As antibiotic resistance rises, understanding how possible alternatives work will be imp more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 12 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Australia's social housing sector is falling behind * Much of the public housing debate focuses on property values and mortgage affordability. New RMIT-led research highlights another declining area of the housing system that needs urgent policy attention - the long-term decline of social housing. Dr Jago Dodson, Professor of Urban Policy: "Australian social housing comprises of just under four per cent of the  more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 12 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Burnt out but still working: Massey research reveals how senior doctors recover New research from Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University is shedding light on how senior doctors recover from burnout while continuing to work, challenging common assumptions about what recovery looks like in high-pressure professions. - Researcher and burnout specialist Sarah McGuinness will share findings from her Master of Science in Psychology research du more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Aug. 12 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Catch them or trust them? The good cop, bad cop dilemma facing unis By Priscilla Roberts With AI now appearing in more than half of Australian tertiary submissions, a CQUniversity educational neuroscience expert says universities need to stop asking whether students used AI and start asking whether they can demonstrate what they learned. Professor Ken Purnell, Head of Educational Neuroscience at CQUniversity, has released updated AI guidelines  more PR

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 13 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Emeritus Professor Mervyn Miles * Merv, as he was known to all, first came to Bristol in the 80's as a Post-Doc in the world-famous Polymer Physics group in the H.H. Wills Physics Laboratory led by Professor Andrew Keller FRS. Funding then was as precarious as it is today, and from there he moved to the Institute of Food Research in Norwich, then part of the Agricultural and Food Research Council (shortly to become the BBSRC), where, as a Senior  more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 11 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Extreme space weather could disrupt flights and expose passengers to high radiation, study warns * Extreme space weather events could force aircraft to reroute or even ground flights, according to new research led by the University of Surrey. The research, published in the Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate, details the scale of radiation risks to passengers, crew and onboard systems. Credit: Getty Images Researchers at the Surrey Spa more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 12 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * From topological to geometric quantum matter * Dr Johannes Mitscherling has been establishing a new Emmy Noether Group at the University of Wurzburg since August 1st, 2026, which is based at the Chair of Theoretical Physics IV. Together with his team, the theoretical solid-state physicist will investigate novel quantum materials and the associated phenomena using geometric methods. Most recently, he conducted research in the groups led by Dr Li more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Aug. 12 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Functional dysphonia: New insights into the development of voice disorders * #FAU researchers use artificial larynx to replicate individual vocal fold vibrations Almost one in three people suffer from serious voice problems at some point in their lives - among teachers, it is even more than one in two. Functional dysphonia is often the underlying cause: The voice is chronically hoarse or fails, even though no discernible physical chang more PR

NEWPORT, England, Aug. 12 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Education and skills key to safeguarding Britain's future food supply, say British dairy farmers British farmers are warning that investing in education, skills and career pathways is now critical to protecting the nation's future food supply. As workforce pressures continue across the UK food sector, and as the Government looks at ways to bring more young people into work, a key challenge is to change perceptions of food & farming and build excitement ab more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Scientists track down source of whisky's tropical taste Scientists have identified some of the chemical culprits behind the tropical twist hiding in some malt whiskies. Heriot-Watt researchers, working with Japanese drinks giant Kirin, say they've uncovered compounds that contribute to the development of the mango-like aroma found in certain Scottish and Irish whiskies. Takehiko Hiura, a PhD student at Heriot-Watt, analysed 14 whiskies from Sco more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 12 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Pioneers "RoboDojo": The First Hong Kong-Led Unified Benchmark for Embodied AI, Setting New Global Standards for Robot Reliability * The Multimedia Laboratory (MMLab) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has spearheaded the development of "RoboDojo", an unified benchmarking platform designed to evaluate robotic manipulation across both simulated and physical environments. Co-initiated by Professor Ping LUO, Associate Director (AI Research and Tech more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 12 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU to confer Honorary University Fellowships on five distinguished persons Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has announced the conferment of Honorary University Fellowships on five distinguished persons, namely Mr Paulo Pong Kin-yee, Mr Ivan Wong Siu-kei, Professor Edward Yau Tang-wah, Mr Tony Yue Kwok-leung and Ms Zhou Chunling, in recognition of their significant contributions to a wide variety of areas and to society. The Honorary  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 11 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * How a project led by Unity Health and U of T researchers could reshape Canadian health care * As medical residents at the University of Toronto, Amol Verma and Fahad Razak were struck by how many hospital decisions about quality-improvement were made based on opinion or whoever was the most persuasive voice in a room. "They didn't necessarily have the data to back that up," Verma says. So, the pair set to work with their colleagues across the universi more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 12 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * Space Technology Takes Centre Stage at China-Africa Conference The growing role of aerospace and information technology in driving sustainable development in Africa took centre stage during the 2026 China-Africa International Aerospace Information Technology Conference, held at Sino Africa Joint Research Centre (SAJOREC) in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) on Tuesday August 11, 2026. The conference, h more PR

LANCASTER, England, Aug. 12 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster University-led 'Island-Ocean Research Hub' to tackle one of the grand challenges of our time A Lancaster University marine biologist is to establish an 'Island-Ocean Research Hub', after being awarded a Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship. The Faraday Discovery Fellowships are prestigious long-term awards that will support the most talented mid-career research leaders to undertake high-quality original research. Distinguished Professor Nic more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug. 12 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Musoke Takes Over as Head of Disease Control & Environmental Health By Betty Kyakuwa The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) has formally transitioned leadership of the Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, with Dr. David Musoke taking over from Dr. Esther Buregyeya, who served as Head of Department for more than nine years. The handover marked both an appreciation of Dr. Buregyeya's tenure and a renewed call for the Dep more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug. 12 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere Urges New Postgraduates to Drive Africa's Research and Development Agenda By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has challenged newly admitted postgraduate diploma and master's students to take ownership of their academic journey, produce knowledge that addresses Africa's challenges and use their training to create opportunities for society. The call was made on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during the orientation of postgraduate diploma and master's studen more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Aug. 12 -- Mohawk College issued the following news: * * * Mohawk College and CLAC Partner to Expand and Accelerate Skilled Trades Training in Ontario Mohawk College and the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at addressing urgent labour market needs through expanded skilled trades training capacity and accelerated apprenticeship pathways. Through this agreement, CLAC and Mohawk College will collaborate on the development of classroom and lab space at CLAC's locati more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 12 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * More dandelions and buttercups lead to far more bees and bumblebees (but we need to do more for rare species) * If we allow more flowers to bloom on dykes - even if there are only a few - dozens of bees can soon follow. This was discovered by ecologist Constant Swinkels, who investigated which flowers are most beneficial to which insects and how we can even help bring back bee species that are on the Red List. Swinkels will be awarded his PhD on 19 Aug more PR

SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 12 -- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Antai College of Economics and Management issued the following news: * * * Prof. Yin Haitao on CGTN: Solar Power as a Core Solution for Global Energy Security * Recently, Prof. Yin Haitao, Executive Dean of the ESG Research Institute at Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), was invited for an exclusive interview with CGTN (China Global Television Network). In this interview, he delivered in-depth interpretations of the development opp more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * AI gives tomorrow's wireless networks a clearer voice Queen Mary University of London researchers develop intelligent communications system that dramatically improves data transmission when bandwidth is limited - Anyone who has struggled through a poor phone call knows the frustration of missing half a conversation. Now, researchers at Queen Mary University of London, led by Paul Anthony Haigh, have developed an artificial intelligence sy more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 12 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Researchers demonstrate the potential of pangenome-guided breeding for higher yields and adaptability * Scientists from the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation have participated in a landmark proof-of-concept research project showing how pangenome-guided breeding strategies can reunite two traits that are usually trade-offs - stress tolerance and yield. In a new study published in Cell, the international research team, led by the Chinese Academy of Agricultura more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Aug. 11 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * Researchers uncover a silver lining to Australia's solar panel landfill problem * Australia's growing mountain of solar panel waste could become far more valuable, with University of Newcastle researchers taking a major step towards making solar panel-recycling economically sustainable. The team has successfully scaled up a process that recovers valuable silver from end-of-life solar panels, demonstrating almost 100 per cent silver recovery during more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 12 -- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada issued the following statement on Aug. 10, 2026, by CEO Chris Watling regarding planning in uncertain times: * * * Planning in uncertain times In my two years as CEO of the Royal College, I've had the privilege of meeting with physicians and surgeons, educators and learners, legislators and regulators, patients and members of the public. These experiences have prompted deep reflection on what it will take for specialty medicine to remain relevant, trusted and  more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 12 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spatial transformation research reimagines African cities and communities * What if architecture could reconnect communities separated by colonial borders, help reshape divided cities and create more inclusive futures? These are some of the questions driving research in the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) growing Architecture doctoral programme, where scholars are developing new perspectives on spatial transformation across Africa.  more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Aug. 12 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * SU team develops principles for AI use in government * Large language models can be of considerable value to government. * One of the defining features of democratic government is that someone is accountable for decisions. * Artificial intelligence will almost certainly become a routine part of public administration over the coming years. - Governments around the world are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve p more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Aug. 12 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * Study explores emotional content and depressive symptoms on social media * Study highlights 'emotional reinforcement' - when people amplify each other's emotions online. * Effect stronger among people with depression. * Researcher developed reliable depression-specific lexicon. - Although social media is known to affect people's mental health, we lack a clear framework to determine whether symptoms related to depression spread through onl more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Aug. 12 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Study of Europe's largest historical floods highlights risk of successive extreme events * New research involving the University of Liverpool has provided a comprehensive insight into the largest flood event in Europe over the past millennium - the flood traditionally known as "St Mary Magdalene's Flood" of 1342. In Central Europe, the Magdalena Flood was a single catastrophic flood, and the worst flood of the last millennium. However, the  more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 12 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * Three-Day FDP on "ICT and Emerging Technologies for Teachers, Teacher Educators and Pupil Teachers" by Department of Educational Studies, JMI in collaboration with CIET-NCERT, Concludes The Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in collaboration with the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, organized a three-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "ICT and Emerging Technologies for T more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Aug. 12 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * UniSQ recognises 2026 Honorary Awards recipients * The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) today celebrated the achievements of 15 distinguished individuals at its 2026 Honorary Awards Ceremony, recognising outstanding contributions to higher education, research, industry and community service. Held at the UniSQ Toowoomba campus, the ceremony brought together members of Council, University leaders, staff, family and friends to hono more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * AI helps to open new routes to earlier diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease Generative AI gives health experts the ability to create realistic synthetic genetic data that helps to identify behaviour of disease complications. - Scientists have combined Artificial Intelligence (AI), genetics and gut microbiome analysis to shed new light on one of the most serious complications of Crohn's disease: intestinal fibrosis, the irreversible  more PR

KOLN, Germany, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Good news, false expectations? How people assess potential returns in the stock market A study by the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute published in "The Quarterly Journal of Economics" shows why people often draw different conclusions from company news than financial economics would suggest and how much this has to do with the way they think markets work - A study involving the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute at the Universities of Bon more PR

KOLN, Germany, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Quality control of proteins of the cellular membrane starts at the ribosome Ribosomes, the protein factories of our cells, have difficulties building large proteins residing in cellular membranes, a new study finds / publication in "The EMBO Journal" - Scientists at the Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC) and the CECAD Cluster of Excellence on Aging Research have demonstrated in a biomedical study that ribosomes, the protein facto more PR

NORWICH, England, Aug. 12 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Lost letter from the Pope casts 1066 as a holy war against 'followers of Satan' A lost letter from the Pope could rewrite the story of 1066 - according to research from the University of East Anglia. Excerpts from the letter are now held in the Vatican archives and they suggest that a power struggle in Rome helped shape the Norman Conquest. Analysis shows that King Harold may have forfeited his crown long before the Battle of Hastings by backing t more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Labour's AI revolution risks making UK inequalities worse, study warns Government plans to make the UK a world leader in artificial intelligence could worsen existing problems around productivity - Labour's ambitious plans to use artificial intelligence to transform the UK economy and public services risk making existing inequalities worse, according to research by experts from The University of Manchester and The University of Ed more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Major gaps in follow-up care after acute kidney injury, study finds Despite national efforts to improve acute kidney injury (AKI) care, thousands of patients in England are missing vital follow-up care after leaving hospital, according to new research by The University of Manchester. The kidneys have a vital role in continuously clearing toxins from the body. AKI is a common clinical syndrome in which the kidneys stop working prope more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 12 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Sexual role identities among gay and bisexual men vary by age and region A new study has found that sexual role identities among men who have sex with men vary systematically by age and geographic region. - Written by Dr Morten Thomsen, University of Oxford; Dr Francesco Rampazzo, The University of Manchester and Associate Member, University of Oxford; and Milan Kovacic; the paper argues that these labels are shaped by social and cultural  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 12 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * The Australian startup using quantum physics to catch cyber attackers in the act Kyle Mackey-Laws Quantum Lock uses technology famously distrusted by Albert Einstein to build powerful infrastructure security protocols. When Russian forces compromised the systems controlling Ukraine's power generators, or when a US satellite was recently bricked by a hacked modem, the damage wasn't just technical - it was strategic. For UNSW researcher-turned- more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 12 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham celebrates six new spin-out companies in landmark year for innovation * The University of Nottingham is celebrating its strongest years for commercialisation, with six new spin-out companies launched during the 2025/26 university financial year. The new ventures, emerging from research across the Faculties of Engineering, Health Sciences and Science, and Nottingham University Business School, highlight the breadth  more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Rural cancer patients less likely to get radiotherapy - study The first nationwide study comparing urban and rural rates of receiving radiotherapy treatment for three major cancers highlighted significant locality and equity differences. Led by the University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, the study compared rates of rural Maori and non-Maori New Zealanders who received radiotherapy for breast, prostate and lung cancers, with their u more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * The ingredients for planets formed far earlier than thought The basic ingredients needed to form planets - and possibly life - may have existed far earlier in the Universe's history than scientists once thought - The building blocks of rocky planets could have started forming just 100 million years after the Big Bang - long before the first galaxies even existed, according to new research from the University of Portsmouth. Scientists ha more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 12 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Supportive workplaces key to retaining experienced NHS nurses, study finds A new large-scale survey of NHS nurses by the University of Southampton and University of Portsmouth has revealed what matters most to them - The study found that workplace culture and day-to-day working conditions were among the strongest factors influencing whether nurses in the later stages of their careers chose to stay in the NHS. The findings suggest that improving  more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 12 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Collaboration helps create AI careers and shape future legal technology education A collaboration between Claim.co.uk and the University of Salford has come to fruition with the recruitment of an AI specialist who has joined the company's growing Legal Tech and AI division. Aaron Chacko joined the business following a collaboration between Claim.co.uk and the university, focusing on AI research and real-world legal technology projects. Having more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 12 -- The University of Technology Sydney posted the following news: * * * Phase II of Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technologies Centre (AVSTC) announced The centre aims to accelerate collaboration on critical and emerging technologies, foster innovation, strengthen global cyber resilience. The announcement follows a successful Vietnam Australia Tech-Connect Forum at UTS promoting increased partnerships and collaboration. Key takeaways * AVSTC Phase II has been announced, strengthening Australia-Vietnam collaboratio more PR

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 13 -- The University of Winnipeg issued the following news: * * * New certificate helps build a pathway to law careers Would you like a career in law, justice, or public service? The new Certificate in Justice, Law and Rights offered at UWinnipeg can help. Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, UWinnipeg will introduce a joint certificate offered by the Department of Criminal Justice and the Human Rights Program. It will consist of 30 credit hours of courses across the two disciplines. Completing the courses in th more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 12 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB opens demonstration building: waste-free construction is possible New European pilot project at the research park in Zellik demonstrates how the construction sector can build more sustainably and more intelligently - At the Green Energy Park test site, located within the Zellik research park, the European Horizon Europe project RECONSTRUCT is opening an innovative demonstration building that brings the future of circular construction  more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * What the Dead Can Teach the Living - UP Professor Explores the Wider Impact of Forensic Pathology Every day, forensic pathologists are called upon to answer one of society's most difficult questions: how did this person die? For Professor Ryan Blumenthal, a senior forensic pathologist in the University of Pretoria's (UP) Department of Forensic Medicine, that question has always led to another: What can this death teach us about protecting the livi more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 12 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Wind farms need smarter, site-specific strategies to protect birds and bats * In the first comprehensive analysis of current mitigation strategies to prevent bird and bat collisions with wind turbines, researchers from Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute concluded there was no "silver bullet" solution. A major review of current mitigation strategies to prevent bird and bat collisions with wind turbines concludes that future wildlife-safe wind energy wi more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 11 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Youth mental health program saves nearly $10 for every dollar invested * An innovative youth mental health service model can improve care and ease pressure on Canada's health-care system, a new study led by researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Research Centre demonstrates. Published in The Lancet Psychiatry, the study focused on ACCESS Open Minds, a pan-Canadian youth mental health program that shifts care from hospitals and other institutio more PR