SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 17 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Alicia O'Grady to lead UTS's international engagement efforts UTS is delighted to welcome Alicia O'Grady as our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Ms Alicia O'Grady has been chosen through an international search process to lead UTS's international strategy and engagement efforts, taking up the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International) on Monday 9 November. Reflecting on her appointment, Ms O'Grady said she was pleased to joi more PR

BATH, England, Aug. 17 -- Bath Spa University posted the following news: * * * Bath Spa University secures increased Higher Education Innovation Funding for third consecutive year * Monday, 17 August, 2026 Bath Spa University has been successful in securing Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF) from Research England (RE) for the 2026/27 academic year, receiving a total of PS385,248. This is the third consecutive year that Bath Spa University has been awarded HEIF funding, with this year's award representing the maximum 10% increase more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Aug. 17 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * 'Thrown in the deep end': Research reveals pressures facing rural registered nurses By Katelyn Dunn Registered nurses entering rural and remote healthcare settings are often expected to provide emergency care in highly complex situations despite limited preparation for the realities of the role, according to new CQUniversity research. Recent PhD graduate Dr Danielle Rogers explored the experiences of non-emergency-trained registered nurses work more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Aug. 17 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Dr Wendy Page's research is tackling a neglected tropical disease By Katelyn Dunn "Let her death not be in vain." Those words, shared by the sister of a revered Aboriginal Health Worker, have fuelled Dr Wendy Page's decades-long fight against one of Australia's most neglected tropical diseases. It's a commitment that has culminated in a PhD for the CQUniversity researcher and medical practitioner, whose work has demonstrated that strongyloidia more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 17 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Decade of rail innovation delivers results * For a decade, cutting-edge research, technology development and skills training have helped shape South Africa's passenger rail sector and that impact recently came into sharp focus during the Gibela Research Chairs Roadshow. The event showcased innovative projects, industry-driven solutions and collaborative initiatives that are strengthening localisation, advancing rail manufacturing and develop more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 17 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Dr Gordon de Brouwer AO PSM FIPAA appointed 14th Chancellor of ANU * The Australian National University (ANU) has appointed Dr Gordon de Brouwer AO PSM FIPAA as its 14th Chancellor, bringing more than four decades of experience in public policy, governance, institutional leadership and reform to the role. Dr de Brouwer is a distinguished public sector leader, economist and ANU alumnus who has held senior leadership positions across  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 16 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * Global Development scholar takes up role as president of DSA * Professor of Global Development Michael Jennings, has been elected as the new President of the Development Studies Association (DSA). Bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge in the areas of the politics and history of development processes, and expertise in development in sub-Saharan Africa - Professor Jennings will take up the role for the next three years at the DSA. With over 1,000 more PR

LANCASTER, England, Aug. 17 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Partnership improves prosthetic limb design for people in Ukraine Lancaster University researchers are working with their Ukrainian counterparts and UK amputees to make prosthetic limbs more comfortable for injured military personnel in the war. Since the start of the war in 2022, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian military personnel and civilians have experienced catastrophic traumatic injuries resulting in loss of one or more of their limbs. Dr Hannah Ja more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Aug. 17 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan University wins 16 awards at Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2026 - Tops Hong Kong universities in total and gold medals * Lingnan University's research teams have achieved exceptional success at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2026, with all 14 of their projects winning eight gold and six silver medals. One of the projects, the "GaitGPT: Evidence-Grounded AI for Bidirectional Clinical Gait Translation", de more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Aug. 16 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Parents should look beyond 'eduwashing' when choosing kids' apps * Parents searching for educational apps are increasingly relying on labels, badges and marketing claims to decide what's best for their children. But new research from Deakin University warns these tactics can create the appearance of educational quality without necessarily demonstrating that an app improves learning. The research, led by Deakin education researcher Dr Chris Zomer, intr more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 17 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Royal recognition for "life-changing" technical leadership programme for women * A national leadership programme designed for women technical professionals in higher education and research has received the highly acclaimed Princess Royal Training Award. The Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership has been recognised for outstanding training and skills development, resulting in exceptional benefits for participants. More than more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 17 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Seven elite HKSAR teams snatch eight National awards at "3Chuang Competition" National Finals * The National Finals of the 16th National E-commerce "Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship" Competition for College Students (3Chuang Competition) concluded on 11 August. Seven elite teams from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) that had advanced to the National Finals snatched eight National-level awards. Six teams were led  more PR

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 17 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Should companies force workers to return to the office? * Over the past couple of years, I've watched a familiar pattern re-emerge. Businesses that once championed progressive working are quietly reinstating office mandates. Some are doing it openly, others through subtle pressure: 'anchor days', compulsory in-person meetings, career-limiting signals for those who aren't present in person often enough. The rationale is always similar.  more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 17 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Tackling healthcare challenges with an interdisciplinary approach * SINGAPORE - 17 August 2026 - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore ("NTU Singapore"), OUE Limited ("OUE") and its healthcare subsidiary, OUE Healthcare Limited ("OUE Healthcare"), today announced a set of collaboration initiatives to advance holistic healthcare and technology-enabled care. The signing ceremony and launch event were held today at NTU Singapore's Nanyang Lake Pavili more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 17 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM is the best university in Germany * Shanghai Ranking According to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities ("Shanghai Ranking"), the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is the top-ranked university in Germany. TUM ranks 45th worldwide in the prestigious university ranking, making it one of only two German universities in the top 50. In brief * Prestigious Shanghai Ranking places TUM 45th worldwide * TUM is the highest-ranked  more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Aug. 17 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * UISA Strengthens SLSU's Digital Transformation Through Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Training Southern Leyte State University, through the Office of the University Information Systems and Analytics (UISA), conducts an eight-day Training-Workshop on Artificial Intelligence at Hotel de SLSU, Sogod Campus, covering Data Analytics, Visualization, and Python Programming. The activity enhances the competencies of UISA personnel and On-the- more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 17 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Young people more likely to hold hostile attitudes towards women, study finds Young people are significantly more likely than older generations to hold hostile attitudes towards women and these attitudes are being reflected in classroom behaviour, according to new research from the University of Melbourne. The first-of-its-kind Australian study, funded by the Office of National Intelligence, surveyed 1,122 young people aged 13-17 and 2,307 adults,  more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 17 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * UP and partners reopen upgraded Zama Zama Clinic Until recently, seeking healthcare at the Zama Zama Clinic in Pretoria West often meant standing outside in the rain, navigating muddy pathways, or waiting in clouds of dust before seeing a healthcare professional. Inside, cracked floors, ageing infrastructure, overcrowded consultation rooms and inadequate sanitation reflected years of neglect, creating conditions that challenged both patients and he more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 17 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Winners of the University Education Awards 2025 announced * The winners of the University Education Awards 2025 have been announced. The senior prize has been awarded to Gabriela Contreras, Associate Professor of Business Economics at the Nijmegen School of Management. The talent prize goes to Justine Bakker, Programme coordinator Religious Studies and Theology for Comparative Study of Religions at the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Stud more PR