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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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