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Tipoffs: Artificial Intelligence Colleges Newsletter for 2026-08-15 ( 53 items )  
#WomenOfUP: How Prof Nelishia Pillay is Using the Power of AI to Solve Real-world Problems (10)
PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 14 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * #WomenOfUP: How Prof Nelishia Pillay is using the power of AI to solve real-world problems Prof Nelishia Pillay had been working in artificial intelligence long before it became a global phenomenon. Now, as the holder of two research chairs at UP and a 2026 South African Women in Science Awards finalist, she is focused on using AI to develop sustainable solutions to real-world problems. When Professor Nelishia Pillay extended the focus of the one  more PR

A free, AI-powered youth entrepreneurship platform, "Dear Dreamer," launches, built by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and made possible by the Frank & Eileen Foundation (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * A free, AI-powered youth entrepreneurship platform, "Dear Dreamer," launches, built by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and made possible by the Frank & Eileen Foundation * CAMBRIDGE, MA - August 14, 2026 -Audrey McLoghlin, founder & CEO of apparel brand Frank & Eileen and president of the Frank & Eileen Foundation, alongside Bill Aulet, Ethernet Inventors Professor of the Practic more PR

A Penn State journey dedicated to opening doors for others (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * A Penn State journey dedicated to opening doors for others * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -On Roderick Lee's path to earning five degrees from Penn State, there were people who recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue opportunities that shaped his career. Now, as a faculty member, he works to open doors for others, as he supports and mentors the next generation of Nittany Lions. Lee is an associate professor of information systems in th more PR

AI Meets Particle Physics in University of Alabama-Led Department of Energy Project (10)
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, Aug. 11 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: * * * AI meets particle physics in UA-Led Department of Energy project High-energy physics experiments produce enough data in one second to keep a team of scientists busy for years. A University of Alabama-led research team will build an artificial intelligence tool to help sift through that flood of data, speeding up the pace of discovery so scientists can focus on the science itself. The project is a joint effort of theorists and experimentalists i more PR

As a UF student and NVIDIA intern, I'm using agricultural AI to help transform global food production (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As a UF student and NVIDIA intern, I'm using agricultural AI to help transform global food production * When people hear that I am completing my doctorate in agricultural and biological engineering at UF, they often assume my work is confined to farmland, crop yields and tractors. But applying advanced AI to agriculture requires solving some of the most complex computing challenges in existence -challenges that directly impact how technology interact more PR

Carnegie Mellon Names Damion Shelton Associate VP and Executive Director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Names Damion Shelton Associate VP and Executive Director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship * Carnegie Mellon University has named Damion Shelton (SCS 2004, 2007) as associate vice president and the next executive director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship(), appointing an experienced entrepreneur, technology executive and Carnegie Mellon alumnus to lead the university's next phase of growth in entrepreneurship, en more PR

Case Western Reserve: Engineering's Gourav Datta Receives More Than $900K to Further Resilient and Energy-efficient Generative AI Research (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Engineering's Gourav Datta receives more than $900K to further resilient and energy-efficient generative AI research Gourav Datta, assistant professor of electrical, computer and systems engineering at Case School of Engineering, and a team of researchers were recently awarded a $912,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to investigate resilient and energy-efficient generative AI for secure hospital robotics over NextG networks. In addition t more PR

Case Western Reserve: Engineering's Xiong (Bill) Yu, Named Ohio Sea Grant Award Recipient (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Engineering's Xiong (Bill) Yu, named Ohio Sea Grant Award recipient Xiong (Bill) Yu, Opal J. and Richard A Vanderhoof Professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, recently received the Ohio Sea Grant Award, granted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and The Ohio State University. Titled "AI-Empowered Smart Sewer Systems for Stormwater Overflow Reduction in th more PR

City University London Bayes Business School: Forecasting M&A in 2026 - Is There Gold Somewhere Over the Rainbow? (10)
LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Forecasting M&A in 2026: is there gold somewhere over the rainbow? By Chris Mahony The bulls held sway on the big question at Bayes Business School's recent annual market forecasting event: whether M&A activity would rise or fall in 2026. Responding to the all-important final question of the evening, three panellists predicted the surge seen in the second half of 2025 would continue. Mergermarket's Global Commentary Editor, John W more PR

Clark MFA inspires artists to become 'creative entrepreneurs' (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark MFA inspires artists to become 'creative entrepreneurs' * #'This is where I belong. Right here.' Dynell Bonner is an Army veteran from Hawaii who is most comfortable with a camera in his hand and a story to tell. Dena Jones, from North Carolina, is a mixed-media artist who welcomes having her work critiqued from her "blind side." Anneli Skaar runs a book art studio in coastal Maine and is wary about getting "too comfortable" with her creative dir more PR

CMU to Lead National Study of AI in Arts Education (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU to Lead National Study of AI in Arts Education * As artificial intelligence reshapes how art is made and taught, colleges and universities are largely determining on their own how to prepare the next generation of artists and designers. Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts() will lead a new national effort to understand those responses and give institutions the evidence they need to make informed decisions. Supported by a high more PR

Davenport faculty connect, collaborate and learn at annual Wynalda Teaching and Learning Institute (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Davenport faculty connect, collaborate and learn at annual Wynalda Teaching and Learning Institute * Davenport University's academic faculty and staff gathered at the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids campus on August 12, 2026, for the Wynalda Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI). Interim President Anthony W. Anderson The annual internal conference is dedicated to supporting faculty in their teaching, scholarship and professional administrative work. The da more PR

Eastern Oregon University Board Summer Meeting Highlights Economic Impact and Strategic Stability (10)
LA GRANDE, Oregon, Aug. 15 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: * * * EOU Board Summer Meeting Highlights Economic Impact and Strategic Stability Eastern Oregon University's Board of Trustees held its summer meeting on Aug. 12-13, focusing on the university's regional economic impact, proactive integration of artificial intelligence, and continued financial stability amid statewide higher education reviews. During the meeting, Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) presented a new economic impact report revealing that EOU generat more PR

Electric Fields Offer New Hope Against Aggressive Brain Cancer, Western University Researchers Find (10)
LONDON, Canada, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Electric fields offer new hope against aggressive brain cancer, Western researchers find Technique developed for treating Parkinson's disease also disrupts growth of glioblastoma By Jeff Renaud More than a decade ago, Dr. Matthew Hebb was treating patients with Parkinson's disease using deep brain stimulation by implanting tiny electrodes into the brain and delivering electrical signals to control tremors. He wondered if the same basic technology could  more PR

Faculty Earn $113.3M in Research Funding for FY26, Pushing 5-Year Total Past Half Billion (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Earn $113.3M in Research Funding for FY26, Pushing 5-Year Total Past Half Billion * Harmandeep Sharma, Ph.D., uses hyperspectral imaging to capture spectral signatures that can indicate stress and collect a range of biochemical data. This data will be used to develop models to predict health, yields, survivability and potential of cold-resistant lettuce varieties. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 13, 2026) - more PR

FHSU Writing Across the Curriculum program earns National Exemplary Program Award (10)
HAYS, Kansas, Aug. 13 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * FHSU Writing Across the Curriculum program earns National Exemplary Program Award * By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State University's Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program has been selected by the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum for the 2026 Exemplary WAC Program Award - Established Program, a national recognition honoring outstanding and sustainable WAC initiatives. FHSU's WAC program  more PR

From cicadas to cathedrals, Adam Skibbe maps it all (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 14 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * From cicadas to cathedrals, Adam Skibbe maps it all * By Jessica Lien At its simplest, geographic information systems (GIS), works by attaching information to a location and stacking that information in layers so relationships become easier to see. Think of a stack of transparent maps. One layer might show roads. Another might show rivers or tree cover. Others could contain soil type, elevation, property boundaries, cen more PR

From Connecticut to Spain: UB Engineering Students Make Headlines During Solar Eclipse Mission (10)
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * From Connecticut to Spain: UB Engineering Students Make Headlines During Solar Eclipse Mission * University of Bridgeport students took their research to new heights on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, launching high-altitude balloons from Spain during one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events: a total solar eclipse. And people back home were watching. As the UB team prepared to conduct its NASA-supported research, the team's work captu more PR

From Teaching Challenge to Potential Spinout: Queen Mary AI Assessment Project Takes Next Step (10)
LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * From teaching challenge to potential spinout: Queen Mary AI assessment project takes next step An artificial intelligence project developed at Queen Mary University of London to help academics provide faster, more detailed feedback to students has been selected for a national spinout programme. - EduGrade AI, an educator-controlled assessment and feedback platform, has been selected for the Innovate UK ICURe Exploit Business and Spinout Readiness  more PR

Herbert College of Agriculture Launches Bioinformatics Major for the Future of Agriculture and Natural Resources (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Herbert College of Agriculture Launches Bioinformatics Major for the Future of Agriculture and Natural Resources * The new Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics prepares students to address the world's most pressing issues KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -The University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics to prepare students to harness the power of big data, artific more PR

Here's What's New At CNU (10)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news wrap up: * * * Here's What's New At CNU * Pull up a new courtyard seat and learn about the latest additions and innovations around campus as the academic year gets underway! Rock on, Captains The Great Lawn will always be a campus fav on a sunny day, but there's a new spot that might give it friendly competition. Comfortable rocking chairs now line the courtyard between Luter School of Business and the Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC) more PR

Jamia Millia Islamia's Department of Commerce & Business Studies Organizes Orientation Programme 'DEEKSHA AAGAAZ 2026' (10)
NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 14 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * JMI's Department of Commerce & Business Studies organizes Orientation Programme 'DEEKSHA AAGAAZ 2026' The Department of Commerce and Business Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), organised the Orientation Programme "DEEKSHA AAGAAZ 2026" on 10 August 2026 at University Polytechnic Auditorium to welcome the newly admitted students of M.Com, B.Com (Hons.) and BBA. Prof. Zubair Meenai, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences was the Chief Guest and more PR

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology: Beyond the Gown - Panel Urges Graduands to Turn Research Into Real-World Solutions (10)
JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 14 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * Beyond the Gown: Panel Urges Graduands to Turn Research into Real-World Solutions Ahead of its 46th Graduation Ceremony, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) hosted a high-level panel discussion on KBC TV, urging graduating students to look beyond traditional employment and leverage their academic training to solve pressing societal and industry challenges. The special pre-graduation broadcast, titled Bey more PR

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: Hybrid Energy System - One Roof for Electricity, Heating and Cooling (10)
KARLSRUHE, Germany, Aug. 14 -- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Hybrid Energy System: One Roof for Electricity, Heating and Cooling KIT researchers harvest energy from the hot sun and the cold universe in a hybrid energy system. - Buildings today typically rely on separate systems to provide electricity, heating and cooling. A research team at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has now developed a hybrid energy system that delivers all three simultaneously from the same su more PR

Laue joins SDSU as advertising program grows (10)
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 13 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Laue joins SDSU as advertising program grows * As enrollment in South Dakota State University's advertising program continues to grow, the School of Communication and Journalism is expanding its faculty with an experienced industry leader who has spent nearly 20 years helping brands solve complex marketing challenges. Kristy Laue, an SDSU alumna and former chief creative officer at Lawrence & Schiller, has joined the university as associate p more PR

Massey University Issues Commentary: Why the Next U.N. Secretary-General Matters to New Zealand (10)
PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 14 -- Massey University issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Damien Rogers, associate professor of International Relations and Security Studies: * * * Opinion: Why the next UN Secretary-General matters to New Zealand Most New Zealanders are unlikely to pay much attention to the world's most powerful diplomats as they determine the next Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN). Yet they should. Few international appointments matter more to small countries whose foreign policy is best s more PR

Miami Dade College Extends "I AM MDC" Celebrations with Month-Long Initiative, Highlighting 66 Years (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Extends "I AM MDC" Celebrations with Month-Long Initiative, Highlighting 66 Years * College launches giving period, reveals campus event dates and $1.66 million fundraising goal MIAMI, Fla. (August 14, 2026) - Miami Dade College (MDC) announced the return of its annual "I AM MDC" celebration, expanding this year's signature campaign into a month-long series of campus events, community activations, and fundraising initiatives in honor o more PR

New Jersey Institute of Technology: AI Model Detects Hidden Signs of Solar Eruptions Hours Before They Emerge (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New AI Model Detects Hidden Signs of Solar Eruptions Hours Before They Emerge Written by: Jesse Jenkins Long before dark sunspots appear on the Sun's surface, a new active region -- where powerful solar eruptions can originate -- begins showing subtle signs of its formation. Now, researchers say a new artificial intelligence model can detect those early signals and forecast the emergence of solar active regions nearly nine hours  more PR

New Zealand's science and innovation leaders visited the University of Tartu (10)
TARTU, Estonia, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * New Zealand's science and innovation leaders visited the University of Tartu * Author: Erakogu On 11 August, John Roche and Emma Blott, leaders of New Zealand's science and innovation system, visited the University of Tartu to learn more about Estonia's science and innovation system and to exchange experiences. At the University of Tartu, they met with Vice Rector for Development Tonu Esko, Head of the Rector's Strategy Office Taivo Raud and Head of the Sc more PR

NIH/Fogarty Director Visits Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Underscores Impact of Research Training and Health Partnerships (10)
KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug. 14 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * NIH/Fogarty Director Visits MakCHS, Underscores Impact of Research Training and Health Partnerships By Zaam Ssali On 5th August 2026, Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) hosted the Director of the NIH Fogarty International Center (FIC), Dr. Steven Schiff, for a visit highlighting the College's research, training and institutional partnerships supported through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/Fogarty International Center. The visit  more PR

Old Dominion University Board of Visitors Reaffirms Executive Officers Through 2028 (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Old Dominion University Board of Visitors Reaffirms Executive Officers Through 2028 At a pivotal moment of transformative achievement and rapid expansion for Old Dominion University, steadfast vision and strong governance remain the cornerstone of progress and success. Reaffirming the institution's long-term strategic trajectory of excellence and impact, the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors has announced that its executive officers will continue s more PR

Pepperdine University: President's Speaker Series to Welcome Cofounder and CEO of Armada AI Dan Wright (10)
MALIBU, California, Aug. 15 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * President's Speaker Series to Welcome Cofounder and CEO of Armada AI Dan Wright On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at noon in the Surfboard Room of Payson Library, Pepperdine University will welcome entrepreneur and thought leader Dan Wright ('06) as part of its distinguished President Speaker Series. In conversation with Pepperdine president Jim Gash (JD '93), Wright will share his experience driving growth and operational excellence at disruptive technology c more PR

REJECTED: NDSU assistant professor receives NSF CAREER Award to enhance software testing quality (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU assistant professor receives NSF CAREER Award to enhance software testing quality * NDSU assistant professor of computer science Ajay Jha has received a U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his project "Improving Software Test Quality and Developer Skills through Developer-in-the-Loop Test Optimization." NSF CAREER Awards support early-career faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through the integration of research  more PR

Siena Poll Of Likely New York State Voters: Hochul 49%, Blakeman 39% (10)
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 14 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Siena Poll Of Likely New York State Voters: Hochul 49%, Blakeman 39% * Voters Say Hochul Better on Increasing Affordable Housing By 16 Points & Making Prices More Affordable by 7 Points; She Narrowly Leads on Keeping NYers Safe, Developing NY's Energy Future & Addressing Undocumented Immigrants Living in NY * On Each of 4 Character Traits, Blakeman's Net Score Beats Hochul's Net Score: 'Tough,' 'In Touch wit more PR

Syracuse University Issues Q&A: Professors of Practice Bring Real-World Learning Into the Classroom (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 14, 2026, involving James Crill, professor of practice in forensic science in the College of Arts and Sciences, Elizabeth Arnold, Cramer family professor of practice in community impact in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and Michael Fudge, professor of practice in the School of Information Studies: * * * Professors of Practice Bring Real-World Learning Into the Classroom Career experience and continuing industry connections make these fa more PR

Texas A&M University School of Public Health Adds a Doctoral Program and Revamps Another for Launch This Fall (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health adds a doctoral program and revamps another for launch this fall Changes will prepare professionals for the increasingly complex public health challenges in Texas and the nation - The Texas A&M University School of Public Health--the state's largest and top ranked--is launching a new PhD program and refocusing the health education PhD program to emphasize health behavior. The PhD in health services resear more PR

Tshwane University of Technology: Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity and AI training inspire future-ready students (10)
PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 14 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity and AI training inspire future-ready students * From entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity awareness, students at the Tshwane University of Technology's Polokwane Campus gained valuable insights to help them thrive in an increasingly digital world. A training session hosted by the Directorate of Extracurricular Development equipped students with practical knowledge of innovation, online more PR

Tshwane University of Technology: Media industry leaders encourage students to go beyond qualifications (10)
PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 14 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Media industry leaders encourage students to go beyond qualifications * Career success requires more than a qualification. That was the key message shared with 60 Journalism and Integrated Communication students during a Women in Media and Communication speed-mentoring session, in which industry leaders encouraged them to build skills, embrace new technologies, and actively shape their career paths. Hosted by the Government Communication an more PR

UB study looks at the current state of ethically balancing AI and social work (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB study looks at the current state of ethically balancing AI and social work * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Much like the automobile a century earlier, generative artificial intelligence has arrived in society with significant concerns. Just as cities and towns learned that cars required limits governing their use and development, many disciplines affected by AI are similarly asking what rules should be applie more PR

UNC Charlotte opens academic year with major momentum, bold goals and expanding opportunities (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte opens academic year with major momentum, bold goals and expanding opportunities * UNC Charlotte opened the 2026-27 academic year at University Convocation on Thursday, Aug. 13, where Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber, Provost Jennifer Troyer and Vice Chancellor for Research John Daniels outlined record achievements, strategic priorities and new opportunities that position the University for continued nation more PR

UNF hosts fifth annual Employer Summit strengthening regional workforce partnerships (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF hosts fifth annual Employer Summit strengthening regional workforce partnerships * More than 250 representatives from over 100 leading Northeast Florida companies, nonprofits and agencies visited the University of North Florida campus Thursday for the fifth annual UNF Employer Summit to discuss workforce needs and partnership opportunities. Organized by UNF Career Services, the summit serves as the University's signature event to kick off more PR

University of Arkansas: Walton College Students Top National Field in Cybersecurity Challenge (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Walton College Students Top National Field in Cybersecurity Challenge U of A seniors Conrad Haslauer and Nadine Moustafa earned first place in the KPMG Cybersecurity Challenge in March, a national, industry-sponsored competition that puts students' cybersecurity and business skills to the test. The Walton College students topped teams from universities across the country, providing a strong external measure of how U of A students are being prepared more PR

University of New England: Recent Grad Streamlines National Research Center's Operations Through AI, Sustainability Expertise (10)
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 15 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Recent grad streamlines national research center's operations through AI, sustainability expertise Just days after graduating, Mina Regnery used her UNE Sustainability Fellowship to hone her career goals and increase her network tenfold Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires When Mina Regnery graduated from the University of New England with a degree in sustainability and business last May, she didn't yet have set plans for a full-time job or graduate sch more PR

University of New South Wales: Smart Stormwater Filter Developed to Stop More Pollution Reaching Rivers and Beaches (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Smart stormwater filter developed to stop more pollution reaching rivers and beaches Neil Martin UNSW engineers have added sensors and real-time weather forecasts into so-called rain gardens to create a smarter way to stop contaminants from flowing into waterways. Researchers from UNSW Sydney have developed a smart stormwater treatment system that can automatically adapt to changing weather conditions, significantly improving its abili more PR

University of Pretoria Issues Commentary: 'Understanding Can Climb Any Language - But Someone Must First Put Up the Signposts' (10)
PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 14 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Helena Kruger-Roux, project manager of the Language Development Plan: * * * 'Understanding can climb any language - but someone must first put up the signposts' - UP language specialist A few years ago, while I was driving my son to school, the radio was reporting on a summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - and on the show of strength Kim was putting on to make clear who was in charge. I h more PR

University of Surrey Commentary: If AI does 99% of the work, should its human creator receive 100% of the copyright? (10)
GUILFORD, England, Aug. 14 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Commentary: If AI does 99% of the work, should its human creator receive 100% of the copyright? * The below is an expert comment from Professor Ryan Abbott, Professor of Law and Health Sciences at the University of Surrey, on whether copyright protection should apply to creative works made using AI, and what counts as an "AI-generated" or "AI-assisted" work. Prof Ryan Abbott "If AI does ninety-nine per cent of the work, should you get one hundr more PR

University of Surrey Commentary: Should managers use AI to judge employees? (10)
GUILFORD, England, Aug. 14 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Commentary: Should managers use AI to judge employees? * The following expert comment below was written by Professor Iis Tussyadiah, Professor of Intelligent Systems in Service at the University of Surrey, on the growing use of AI to assess employees and why responsibility for decisions about promotion, performance and redundancy should remain fundamentally human. Professor Iis Tussyadiah "As AI takes on more analytical and cognitive tasks, we  more PR

University of Texas Dallas: BEACONS, Battery Work Earn Bigger Spot on National Stage (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * BEACONS, Battery Work Earn Bigger Spot on National Stage By Kim Horner As artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and other emerging technologies increase demand for electricity, the nation needs new ways to store energy and manage the flow of electricity to keep the power grid reliable. The University of Texas at Dallas' Batteries and Energy to Advance Commercialization and National Security (BEACONS) center is helping to advan more PR

University of the Witwatersrand: Building on strength: TIA and Wits chart a shared innovation future (10)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 14 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Building on strength: TIA and Wits chart a shared innovation future * A strategic engagement with Dr Titus Mathe, CEO of the Technology Innovation Agency. When Dr Titus Mathe, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), visited the University of the Witwatersrand on 2 July 2026, the conversation was never only about what had already been achieved. It was equally about what becomes possible w more PR

Washington University in St. Louis: Bobick to conclude McKelvey Engineering deanship in 2027 (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Bobick to conclude McKelvey Engineering deanship in 2027 * Aaron F. Bobick, dean of the McKelvey School of Engineering and the James M. McKelvey Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, will conclude his deanship on June 30, 2027, after successfully serving the university for 12 years in his role, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced. "Aaron Bobick has been an outstanding leader for the McKelvey School of Engineering," Martin said.  more PR

Westminster students and colleagues shortlisted for Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Matrics Surveyor Awards (10)
LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * Westminster students and colleagues shortlisted for Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Matrics Surveyor Awards * Olayinka Omoboye, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Senior Lecturer at Westminster, and Soundarya Sethi, Real Estate BSc Honours student, have both been shortlisted for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) Matrics Surveyor Awards 2026. Soundarya has been recognised more PR

WNMU Concludes Rigorous Economic Development Course for Regional Leaders (10)
SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Aug. 14 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Concludes Rigorous Economic Development Course for Regional Leaders * The week-long Basic Economic Development course, hosted at Western New Mexico University in mid-July brought community planners, tribal leaders, municipal managers and economic developers to Silver City. The professional development program, made possible through the generous sponsorship of the WNMU Foundation and Freeport-McMoRan, equipped participants with act more PR

Xin Maizie Zhou receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award to advance AI-driven computational tools for analyzing 3D biological tissue systems using spatial transcriptomics (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Xin Maizie Zhou receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award to advance AI-driven computational tools for analyzing 3D biological tissue systems using spatial transcriptomics * Xin Maizie Zhou, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and computer science at Vanderbilt University, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to advance AI-driven computational tools used to analyze 3D complex biological tissue systems using  more PR