TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 12 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * From Cs and Ds in high school to a PhD in biomedical research: 'U of T changed my life' * Joel Tan had almost given up on his passion for biomedical research after being shut out of Singapore's rigid school system - and then the University of Toronto flung open its doors. The recent PhD graduate from Harvard Medical School praised U of T - where he earned two degrees - in a widely viewed speech to his fellow grads that urged more educators to look past  more PR

NEWPORT, England, Aug. 13 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Harper Adams second highest Modern University as it rises in Daily Mail Guide 2027 Harper Adams has been ranked the second highest Modern University in the UK - and risen to become a top 40 institution overall - in this year's Daily Mail University Guide. The University was also sixth in the UK for the proportion of its students whose careers were on track 15 months after graduating and second among universities with fewer than 10,000 students in the new r more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Aug. 13 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech University graduate students explore the future of nuclear innovation at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories * As Canada continues to advance energy technologies and strengthen its nuclear sector, the demand for highly skilled professionals remains strong. Through career-connected learning opportunities and industry partnerships, Ontario Tech University is helping prepare the next generation of researchers, engineers and innovators. For  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 13 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Plans revealed for new PS500m centre for advanced ceramics research based at Keele * Plans have been unveiled for a new PS500 million advanced ceramics research facility by international technology company Lucideon, with a site at Keele University earmarked for the development. The company has tabled a PS500 million proposal to create state-of-the-art Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) manufacturing capability to build resilience across critical sectors in the more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Aug. 13 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * PRF's $1.5M boost to fast-track Parkinson's research at UOW Philanthropic donation of high-speed imaging technology removes major barrier and accelerates work on diagnosis, treatment and potential cures - A $1.5 million commitment from the Parkinson's Research Foundation (PRF) will accelerate cutting-edge Parkinson's disease research at the University of Wollongong (UOW), funding a world-class imaging platform. PRF has funded the acqui more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary announces new Vice-President for Education Following a competitive international recruitment process, Professor Giuliana Pieri has been appointed as the new Vice-President for Education at Queen Mary University of London. She will also take up the role of Professor of Languages and the Visual Arts when she joins the University this coming December. An experienced academic leader with a strong commitment to educational excellence, inclus more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 (TNSrpt) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary's commitment to social mobility recognised A new report from the Social Mobility Commission ranks Queen Mary University of London as the highest-performing Russell Group University in the country for social mobility, outperforming all other Russell Group universities by a significant amount. - The report looks at whether disadvantaged students are missing out on getting into top research-intensive universities, even when they s more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Aug. 12 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU's BREATHE project helps thousands breathe easier by Heather Sanders Thousands of British Columbians are empowered to improve their indoor air quality, thanks to an SFU-led initiative. The Building Resilience to Emerging Airborne Threats and Heat Events (BREATHE) project evolved from technology developed during COVID-19 to improve indoor air quality. Since then, the project has grown into a province-wide climate resilience movement. It is a  more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * 'Real mummy's curse' behind sale and trade of mummified remains exposed Experts have warned of the hidden health risks associated with the unregulated global trade of mummified remains - A new study, led by University of Staffordshire, has found evidence of potentially hazardous microbial growth on mummified human and animal remains advertised for sale online - posing risks to both sellers and buyers. The analysis of 128 online posts and more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Aug. 13 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * Dr Therese Fish's journey from exclusion to opportunity for all This Women's Month, we're celebrating women at Stellenbosch University (SU) who lead change and inspire others through social impact, innovation and scholarship. Wilma Stassen, News and Media Specialist, FMHS In 2026, Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) commemorates its 70th anniversary. It is also a significant milestone for Dr Therese Fish more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Aug. 13 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * Prof Zsa-Zsa Boggenpoel shapes the future of South African property law This Women's Month, we're celebrating women at Stellenbosch University (SU) who lead change and inspire others through social impact, innovation and scholarship. Hannelie Booyens, Senior Writer, Corporate Communications and Marketing By the age of 25, Prof Zsa-Zsa Boggenpoel had already completed a doctorate in law. Seven years later, she became one of the youngest full more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 13 -- The Manchester College posted the following news: * * * Technical education success celebrated at The Manchester College * 94% of students achieve their Level 3 qualification at the number one College in Greater Manchester for achievement. Level 3 results day has provided plenty of reasons for celebration at The Manchester College, with students achieving strong outcomes across T Levels and other technical and creative qualifications, including BTECs, that are equivalent to three A Levels. The College's pas more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 13 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM holds convocation to welcome over 6,000 new students * The University of Macau (UM) held the Convocation and First Lecture of University for the 2026/2027 academic year today (13 August), welcoming over 6,000 new students as they embark on their academic journey at the university. Yonghua Song, rector of UM, encouraged students to make full use of the university's resources to enrich their learning experience and achieve holistic development both inside and more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 13 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham named Daily Mail University of the Year 2027 Birmingham should be "part of any university conversation in homes across the country" says the Daily Mail. - The University of Birmingham has been named Daily Mail University of the Year 2027, recognising its excellence in student outcomes and experience, educational innovation, and investment in the future. Alongside being named its University of the Year, Birmingham has rise more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 13 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Psychologist: Capitalism has three possible futures In a new book, associate professor Seamus Power outlines three realistic scenarios for the future of the world economy - ranging from escalating inequality to fairer forms of capitalism. - Economic inequality is growing year on year and is increasingly shaping politics, the global economy, and people's everyday lives. This trend is causing concern and fueling speculation about where humanity is  more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Aug. 13 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Clear leadership and shared pedagogy help teachers cope * The challenges facing the Finnish education system are well known: learning outcomes are decreasing, teachers' job satisfaction has declined and schools are becoming increasingly differentiated. Professor Risto Hotulainen of the University of Helsinki knows these trends thoroughly. He heads the, which has been investigating learning among schoolchildren and their teaching for 30 years.  more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Cultural perspectives central to understanding stigma Integrating Maori and Pacific attitudes towards mental illness into health campaigns may result in a less judgemental Aotearoa New Zealand, a University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found. Published in Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online, the study analysed the relationship between ethnicity and stigmatising attitudes towards people with mental i more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 13 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Patrick Ngassa Piotie, co-founder in the Diabetes Research Centre and chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance: * * * EXPERT OPINION: WOMEN'S MONTH: South Africa cannot empower women while diabetes remains their leading cause of death - UP expert Women's Month invites South Africa to celebrate women's leadership, resilience, and contribution to our society. This year's national theme, "Empowered Women Empower The Nation," asks us to more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 13 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * University of Surrey named 'University of the Year for Student Experience' by the Daily Mail's University Guide * The Daily Mail, the UK's most-read paid-for daily newspaper, has named the University of Surrey as the University of the Year for Student Experience. The news follows Surrey achieving a National Student Survey (NSS) score of 87.7 per cent in this year's survey - placing Surrey 7th* in the sector, ahead of every Russell Group universit more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 13 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Unearthing South Africa's many hidden treasures * Prof. Musa Manzi's career is defined by seeking opportunities both through seismic tech to find mineral deposits and by unearthing local scientific talent. The Wits geophysicist and director of the University's Seismic Research Centre was jointly recognised (with Professor Tjaart Kruger from the University of Pretoria) with the 2025/2026 TW Kambule-NSTF Researcher Award, which acknowl more PR

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 13 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick rises into UK top five in Daily Mail University Guide 2027 * The University of Warwick climbs one place to fifth in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027, cementing its position among the country's top universities and placing it as the highest ranked university in the Midlands. Published to coincide with A-level results day, the Daily Mail University Guide 2027 has recognised Warwick as one of the country's outstanding uni more PR