AALTO, Finland, Aug. 24 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Panu Miettinen Explores the Journey from Research to Business The Textile Chemistry Group, part of the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at Aalto University, held its group meeting on 19 August 2026, chaired by Professor Ali Tehrani, Head of the Textile Chemistry Group. The session focused on the journey from academic research to business opportunities, with particular attention to the Research-to-Business (R2B) funding instrument and the BioProTex  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 24 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU partners with MacKillop Family Services on PhD scholarship to address abuse in schools ACU has launched a new PhD scholarship to address a growing number of safeguarding challenges in Australian schools. * Australian Catholic University has launched new safeguarding focussed PhD * The industry-funded scholarship is supported by MacKillop Family Services * Supervision of the PhD will be led by Associate Professor Tim Moore - Australian more PR

GALWAY CITY, Ireland, Aug. 24 (TNSjou) -- Atlantic Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Fungie's DNA recovered from old wetsuit reveals surprising ancestry, new study finds DNA recovered from a wetsuit worn during swims with Fungie has helped Atlantic Technological University (ATU) researchers uncover the surprising genetic ancestry of Ireland's famous solitary dolphin. The new study found that Fungie the Dingle Dolphin was genetically a mix between Ireland's Shannon Estuary bottlenose dolphin population and the more PR

BATH, England, Aug. 24 -- Bath Spa University posted the following news: * * * BSU Partners Win National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange Future Icons of Culture Knowledge Exchange Award * Monday, 24 August, 2026 Two academic partners of Bath Spa University have been recognised with prestigious National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange (NCACE) Future Icons of Cultural Knowledge Exchange Awards, celebrating innovative collaborations that are transforming how research is created, shared and used. The NCACE Future Icons of more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Aug. 24 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Data-smarter farming: AI-blockchain system to boost crop health By Mary Bolling New CQUniversity research has taken the battle against crop disease into the algorithm, developing a model for smart agriculture systems through artificial intelligence (AI). The innovation gives farmers a smart way to boost productivity, while ensuring crop management is transparent, secure and traceable across the food supply chain through blockchain technology.  more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Aug. 24 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * Charles Sturt alumna, Dr Saranne Cooke, elected Chancellor * For the first time in its history, Charles Sturt University has elected one of its graduates as its Chancellor. * Alumna and previous Deputy Chancellor, Dr Saranne Cooke, elected Charles Sturt University Chancellor * Few directors in the country match Dr Cooke's depth of governance and leadership capabilities and regional experience, from chairing the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Sou more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Aug. 24 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK-CAS joint team unveils cardiac "natural bypass" mechanism Capillaries shown to transform into coronary arteries, offering hope for ischemic heart disease patients * A research team led by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)'s Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)-CUHK Joint Laboratory for Cardiovascular Sciences has, for the first time, identified the cellular origin and formation mecha more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 24 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Maliheh Nekouei Marvi Langari, MSc, RN, 28 Aug 2026: Tailored health promotion measures are needed for immigrants * The doctoral dissertation in the field of Nursing Science will be examined at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kuopio Campus. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? Imagine someone who just moved to Finland from India or St. Petersburg, healthy on arrival. Over tim more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 23 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Dung beetles offer insights into biodiversity in Singapore * Dung beetles could provide scientists with a new way to uncover the animals living in Singapore's forests, including elusive species that are difficult to spot with conventional wildlife surveys. NTU researchers found that DNA preserved in the insects' guts can reveal the mammals, birds and other vertebrates whose waste they have fed on. The team, led by Assoc Prof Eleanor Slade from NTU's As more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Aug. 24 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * F1 ACADEMY(tm) expands 2026 Rookie Test with new Training Camp supported by Loughborough University * The Rookie Training Camp and Rookie Test have been designed to help identify, develop, and support the strongest talent from an increasingly competitive and global pool of female drivers. Working together, F1 ACADEMY and Loughborough University have created a programme that equips the next generation of female drivers with the knowledge and s more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 24 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Family caregivers are facing increasingly complex decisions about loved ones' chronic wounds * Chronic wounds impact around 450,000 Australians every year, requiring ongoing at-home monitoring, care and treatment to prevent infection. Healthcare is increasingly moving beyond hospitals and into people's homes, and family caregivers have become essential partners post- discharge - however, many may feel unprepared for the complex decisions they'll face day-to-da more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Aug. 24 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Faster path to treatment for deadly childhood dementia * An Australian research collaboration has identified several existing TGA-approved medicines that could help slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia-offering hope for faster treatment options. In a new study published in the prestigious Nature Communications journal, medical researchers used patient-derived brain cells grown in the lab, combined with advanced imaging and artific more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Aug. 24 -- Fleming College issued the following news release: * * * Fleming College and Scarborough Health Network partner to strengthen Ontario's health-care workforce Fleming College and Scarborough Health Network (SHN) are partnering to provide tuition-free training that will prepare new personal support workers and help current nurses develop skills for delivering care in rural and remote communities. Training will begin in winter 2027. Led by SHN, with Fleming College serving as the training partner, the project  more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Aug. 24 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * GenAI cannot accurately mark essays in Higher Education * Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is inadequate at accurately grading essays and cannot replace humans when marking student work in Higher Education, finds new research. Published in Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, new research from Cardiff University and the University of Melbourne has investigated whether GenAI could mimic human marking when evaluating written student work. Dr Wil more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Aug. 24 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Weight loss drugs may help with mental health Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), commonly known as drugs for diabetes and weight loss, may have additional mental health benefits, especially for people with bipolar disorder, new Griffith University research has found. Diabetes, obesity, and bipolar disorder often co-occur and may have shared pathophysiology with the latest World Health Organisation data estimating one in 200, or  more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 24 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Hands-on cancer research: MS Wissenschaft is coming to Wurzburg * The MS Wissenschaft is a 100-metre-long inland cargo ship that brings the latest research to various cities in the form of a floating exhibition. Since May, it has been on a tour as part of the Year of Science 2026 under the theme 'Medicine of the Future', calling at a total of around 35 cities. Around 30 exhibits are on display on board. This year's exhibition also features a d more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Aug. 24 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Health researchers secure more than $4.2 million in funding * by Chantelle Lui From left to right: SFU recipients of the CIHR Spring 2026 Project Grant program, Kanna Hayashi, Lisa Julian, David Vocadlo, Bohdan Nosyk Researchers at Simon Fraser University have been awarded $4,291,042 through the Spring 2026 competition of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant program to advance research addressing some of today's most p more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Aug. 24 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * New health tool could help prevent avoidable deaths in people with learning disabilities, researchers say * It was developed as part of DECODE - a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded project led by Loughborough University and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust - using artificial intelligence and health data from more than 33,000 people with learning disabilities. Using information such as age, sex and existing heal more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 24 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Heriot-Watt research warns of lack of workplace support amid women's health crisis A new study has found half of women are affected by menstrual symptoms at work, while just 16 per cent receive any support from their employer. - Led by the Autonomy Institute and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caucus (EDICa), a research centre based at Heriot-Watt University, the research analysed polling responses from 1,205 women in the UK. The poll, carried ou more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 24 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Engineering Team Represents Hong Kong at ABU Robocon Clinches Historic First Championship with Stellar Performance * The HKU Robocon team from the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) represented Hong Kong and won the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union's Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2026 (ABU Robocon 2026). The team triumphed over university teams from 15 countries and regions, including Japan, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam, marki more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 24 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele researchers investigating scale of neuromuscular conditions across the UK * A research team led by Keele is working with a national charity to understand more about how prevalent neuromuscular conditions are across the UK, to ensure that more people are getting the support that they need. The team led by Professor Heidi Fuller, Head of the School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy at Keele, has received a grant from Muscular Dystrophy UK for a more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 25 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * What would happen to human interaction if AI could read our emotions? Philosopher Alexandra Pregent has explored how emotion recognition technology could change the way we interact with one another. In her dissertation, she argues that protecting our emotional privacy is essential for a functioning society. AI systems are increasingly being developed to recognise emotions by analysing facial expressions, voices, body language and other physiological signa more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Aug. 24 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan University organises New Student Orientation and Official Welcome for 2026/27 undergraduate students Mean JUPAS admission score rises 6.7%, highest increase among Hong Kong's UGC-funded universities * Lingnan University held its 2026/27 academic year New Student Orientation (NSO) and Official Welcome for undergraduate students at its Tuen Mun campus today (24 August). Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Aug. 20 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster research projects awarded $1.6M from federal government The awarded projects will advance research across a diverse range of fields, from sustainable energy, low-carbon materials and environmental science to biomedical research, emerging technologies and public policy. By Daniella Fiorentino Nine McMaster research projects have been awarded a total of over $1.6 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The funding was announced today more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * NATO co-operative drone competition concludes with a City St George's win at the Unmanned Valley The Euros1.2m SAPIENCE programme has been sponsored by the Science for Peace and Security Programme of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. By Shamim Quadir (Senior Communications Officer) This summer, City St George's, University of London won the third and final phase of the SAPIENCE autonomous drone programme competition at an event hosted by more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Aug. 24 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * Natural restoration is key to reviving threatened tropical rainforests * As nations race to restore ecosystems and curb climate change, research has shown that letting nature do the work is a cost-effective and viable solution. A study from The University of Queensland and the University of Newcastle found natural forest regeneration delivered substantial carbon and biodiversity benefits and could be up to 96 per cent cheaper than traditional tree more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 24 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * New community-informed resources support fairer employment pathways for First Nations people * RMIT University has partnered with First Nations community members and organisations to launch Rethinking Criminal Record Checks (RCRC), a new suite of resources that aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with criminal records navigate record checks and employment pathways. Funded by the Victoria more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 24 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * New milestone in Saimaa ringed seal conservation: Target population of 700 individuals by 2032 * A new EU-funded project is being launched to support the conservation of the Saimaa ringed seal. The LIFE SOS project aims to secure the recovery of the Saimaa ringed seal population and ensure the long-term survival of the species. This will be achieved through concrete conservation measures and by addressing key challenges related to its protection.  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Aug. 24 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * New professor Marta Victoria * Newly appointed professor Marta Victoria shares her research focus, current work and perspectives on the challenges shaping future energy solutions. Mette Bischoff Kristiansen DTU Wind and Energy Systems has appointed Marta Victoria as a professor, reinforcing the department's focus on resilient power and energy systems at a time when the global energy transition is accelerating. As Europe and the rest of more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 24 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * NHS patients are more likely to die when ambulance crews are unexpectedly off sick, according to new research * Unexpected staff shortages in ambulance services are costing lives, with patients significantly more likely to die within 24 hours when ambulance crews are unexpectedly off sick, according to new research from the University of Surrey and the University of York. Credit: Getty Images The findings suggest that older people, those with more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 24 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU x BOCHK International Future Challenge (Hong Kong Regional Final) yields top four teams, 18 innovative teams showcase capabilities at Global Unicorn Summit * (24 August 2026) Hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and title sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK), the PolyU x BOCHK International Future Challenge (Hong Kong Regional Final) concluded today (24 August) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centr more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * Professor Catherine Loveday speaks at key festivals to support Alzheimer's awareness * Professor Catherine Loveday, Professor in Psychology at the University of Westminster, has spent the summer speaking at major UK festivals to champion Alzheimer's awareness and deepen public understanding of memory, ageing and mental health. Across May to July, she appeared at 15 events across eight festivals, delivering talks, chairing panels and collaborating with more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 24 -- The University Queensland Brain Institute posted the following news: * * * QBI researcher awarded prestigious Swiss scholarship * A rising Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) researcher is taking her expertise to the international stage after being awarded a highly competitive Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship to undertake postdoctoral research at the University of Zurich. Dr Phoebe Hawthorn said the scholarship recognised the potential of her research and her commitment to pursuing opportunities that wil more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Recycling meat waste may help bring cultivated meat to market * #Key points * Waste from the cultivated meat process is used to grow microalgae, which absorb leftover nutrients to produce oxygen. * Mammalian cells use this oxygen to grow and release carbon dioxide, which is utilised by the microalgae. * The faster-growing, nutrient-rich microalgae are processed, and the solution fed back into the system, reducing the need for expensive growth more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 24 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Researchers explore AI, economic resilience and Africa's growth at UNESCO Chair Seminar * From artificial intelligence in academic publishing to economic resilience and export diversification, researchers from the African continent gathered at the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) UNESCO Chair on African Integration and Innovation Research Seminar. The HoD for the Department of Economics, Professor Mulatu Zerihun, presenting his res more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 24 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * Scholars from St. Petersburg State University improve neural networks for dialogue * Linguists from St. Petersburg State University have improved a neural network by incorporating an intonation model. This makes the artificial intelligence's pronunciation more natural and familiar to humans. This development will help improve text-to-speech systems used in voice assistants and anthropomorphic robots. The research findings are published in more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Aug. 24 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * SLSU Research, Innovation, Publication and Extension Personnel and Heads Participate in Target-Setting for July-December 2026 Rating Period Southern Leyte State University conducted the Target Setting for Research, Innovation, Publication, and Extension Performance Targets for the July-December 2026 Rating Period last August 18-19, 2026 at the RIPE Training Hall, 3rd Floor, RIPE Building, SLSU-Main Campus. The activity brought together RIPE Heads, more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 24 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * SPbU Associate Professor Maria Petrova is awarded one of Mongolia's highest state honours -- the Order of the Polar Star * * Photo courtesy of Maria Petrova * Photo courtesy of Maria Petrova 1 2 President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh presented SPbU Associate Professor Maria Petrova of the Department of Mongolian Studies and Tibetology with the Order of the Polar Star, one of the country's highest state honours. The ceremony took more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 24 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City holds academic committee meeting to accelerate development of smart city technologies * The State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (SKL-IOTSC) at the University of Macau (UM) held the third meeting of its second Academic Committee on 21 August. During the meeting, committee members reviewed the laboratory's annual work report and recognised its achievements. They engaged in in-depth d more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Aug. 25 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * SU women researchers shine at national Women in Science Awards * Six talented women scientists received awards. * Three category winners, one second place and two research fellowships. * A celebration of excellence in science, technology and innovation by South African women. - Research excellence at Stellenbosch University (SU) was again in the spotlight when some of the institution's talented women scientists were honoured with the Depa more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 24 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * STMicroelectronics and NUS launch Corporate Lab to power the future of Edge AI in Singapore * STMicroelectronics N.V. ("ST") (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have officially launched the ST-NUS HELIX Corporate Lab, a four-year strategic research initiative focused on advancing the next generation of edge AI technologies. more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Aug. 24 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Student nurses' visit shows impact - from local to global * Student nurses from China have taken part in an international summer school at the University of Plymouth to experience its leading rural healthcare expertise. The six students and two lecturers from Guangzhou Southern University in China came to understand more about nursing and healthcare in south-west England, while also sharing their own knowledge and experiences with healthcare professio more PR

MILTON KEYNES, England, Aug. 24 -- Open University issued the following news: * * * Teenage boom at The Open University as young people choose to earn while they learn * Record 3,398 new undergraduate students aged 18 or 19. * Number of teenage starters has risen by more than a third since 2019/20. * Almost four in ten new OU undergraduates are now under 25. - Record numbers of teenagers are choosing The Open University as young people seek more flexible and affordable ways to earn a degree while continuing to work. New figures from the more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 24 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * The natural defence that could help cities beat extreme heat * Green and blue spaces, such as woodlands and riversides, could provide a vital line of defence for cities facing increasingly hot summers, according to new research from the University of Surrey. In a study published in Environment International, leading researchers from Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) monitored temperatures across Guildford for three years to  more PR

LVIV, Ukraine, Aug. 24 -- The Ukrainian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * UCU Establishes the Center of Excellence for Formal Methods and Verification The Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) is establishing the Center of Excellence for Formal Methods and Verification--a new academic and applied research hub that will combine cutting-edge research, education of the next generation of specialists, and collaboration with the technology industry. The Center will advance formal methods and their applications in mathematics, com more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 24 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM holds first-ever forum in first phase of University Town to discuss smart grid development and talent cultivation * The University of Macau (UM) held the 'Smart Gathering in Macao and Hengqin, Powering the Future-2026 Forum on Smart Grid Development and Talent Strategies' in the first phase of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town. Themed 'New Opportunities and Challenges amid Energy Transition', the forum brought together experts, sch more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Rectal cancer patients could be spared surgery Four in five patients with early and intermediate-stage rectal cancer could be spared life-changing surgery by giving them a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, a UCL-led trial has found. The STAR-TREC trial (Save the rectum by watchful waiting or TransAnal surgery following (chemo)Radiotherapy versus Total mesorectal excision for early Rectal Cancer) found that chemoradiotherapy, with  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Spy device detectors fail users most reliant on them Consumer detectors sold to help people find hidden surveillance devices are often too difficult for typical users to interpret, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. This may potentially give a false sense of security to those most at risk such as domestic abuse survivors. The study, presented at the USENIX Symposium on Usable Privacy and Security (SOUPS), evaluated 19 widely available detector more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Clinical trial finds new rectal cancer treatment spares major surgery and side effects CRCTU-coordinated STAR-TREC trial shows earlier-stage patients could be treated with combo of chemoradiotherapy and less invasive rectum-preserving surgery - A new treatment for earlier-stage rectal cancer could transform how patients are treated for the disease, according to a landmark clinical trial. The clinical trial was coordinated by the Cancer R more PR

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * Jan Gimpelj Takes Third Place at World Fuel Cell Conference 2026 in Japan Jan Gimpelj, a PhD student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, has won third place in the 3-Minute Thesis competition at the World Fuel Cell Conference 2026 (WFCC 2026) in Fukuoka, Japan. He competed against 15 other young researchers from around the world. Gimpelj presented his research entitled "Coupled chemo-mechanical degradation in PEM fuel  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * How age bias against young delays chronic illness diagnosis Study reveals why young people struggle to be heard about their health - Researchers found young people with chronic illness were often told their symptoms were part of growing up, caused by stress or related to mental health, when the reality was a serious underlying condition requiring medical attention. The study, published in the Journal of Applied Youth Studies, Unpacking the Ass more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * University of Westminster celebrates success of inaugural Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Advocate Programme * The University of Westminster has celebrated the successful completion of its inaugural Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Advocate Programme, a five-month initiative that brought together four paid students to work in partnership with colleagues to help shape future developments in mental health, wellbeing and the wider student experien more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 24 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG awarded grant to advance Multilingual Leadership and Refugee Language Integration in schools * The University of Glasgow's School of Education has been awarded a Scottish Government grant to strengthen multilingual education, language leadership and refugee integration across Scottish secondary schools. The pioneering programme will strengthen Scotland's framework for multilingual and refugee language integration, and equip school leaders with the more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 24 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Why hundreds of scientists want more protection for Australia's oceans * Australia is one of the world's great ocean nations. We are home to more marine species than any other country, with ocean ecosystems spanning all 5 of the world's climate zones, from the coral-rich tropics to the icy shores of Antarctica These ecosystems help regulate our climate while also supporting fisheries, tourism, cultural values and livelihoods. Australia proudly more PR

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 24 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Why Tasmania needs an agricultural research and education facility By Professor Mike Rose, Director of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture When most people hear the word glasshouse, they picture rows of tomatoes or cucumbers. Those certainly have their place, but the new $20 million glasshouse and grow facility (TIA Grow Facility) being built for the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and funded by the University of Tasmania is something altog more PR