BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 25 -- The University Queensland Brain Institute posted the following news: * * * A gift shaped by a lifetime together * In a black-and-white photograph from 1961, Edna Downing stands on the right, glancing down at her watch. It is a fleeting, everyday moment, one preserved across more than six decades. Today, the image offers our only glimpse of a woman whose bequest to the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) was shaped by a long life, an enduring marriage and a hope for a future in which dementia can be treated. B more PR

AALTO, Finland, Aug. 26 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Emotions help explain why people click phishing emails People are currently taught to recognize phishing attempts in ways that may be counterproductive. Researchers call for information security training to take emotions into account more effectively. People may click on a link designed to steal their data because they are afraid to get in trouble for ignoring the message. This was one of the findings of a new study, which examined the emotional responses  more PR

AALTO, Finland, Aug. 26 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Prestigious Faraday Medal acknowledges circular economy trailblazer Mari Lundstrom Among Professor Lundstrom's innovations is a patented electrochemical method for recovering extremely low concentrations of metals from ores and recycled materials. - The Royal Society of Chemistry presented the Faraday Medal in Electrochemistry to Mari Lundstrom, Professor of Hydrometallurgy at Aalto University, at a ceremony in York (UK) on 24 August. The prestigious aw more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Aug. 25 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs - here's what to consider if you're thinking of doing the same * US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed that, at 36, she has decided to freeze her eggs. In an online social media video, Ocasio-Cortez said she chose to go through the process in order to "feel more in control of my life." She also said that she was going to document her journey to open up conversations about fertility and more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 25 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University research reveals women missing out on retirement security as pension gap widens * Latest research from Aston supports the Living Pension, an accreditation scheme from the Living Wage Foundation * Over 100 employers are already accredited, ensuring workers save enough for retirement * The Centre for Personal Financial Wellbeing is hosting a reception to celebrate the achievements of the Living Pension scheme on 2 September 2026. - New resear more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 25 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University's Professor Ian Maidment named as inaugural Fellow of the Royal College of Pharmacy * Professor Ian Maidment from Aston Pharmacy School is amongst the inaugural 34 Fellows of the Royal College of Pharmacy * The College was known as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society until 15 April 2026, when the name and structure changed * All the Fellows have been nominated by other members of the Royal College of Pharmacy and recognise excellence in the prof more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Aug. 25 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Bladder cancer detected up to five years before diagnosis - thanks to AI * Bladder cancer claims 220,000 lives globally each year, with symptoms sometimes mistaken for other conditions such as kidney stones. Now researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that can identify bladder cancer patients up to five years before their official diagnosis, potentially revolutionising screening for the disease. A new study led by the University more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Global learning opportunity shapes emerging researcher's career path By Thuy Dam When Julia Luvizutto began exploring international learning opportunities as an undergraduate Nursing student in Brazil, she had no idea how the experience would change the course of her career as an aspiring researcher. Thanks to the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP), Luvizutto was able gain global research experience at Brock University. ELAP provides more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 26 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Prof Chigona recognized at South African Women in Science Awards Prof Agnes Chigona has been recognized as the First Runner-Up in the Distinguished Women Researchers: Humanities and Social Sciences category at the South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA). The awards honour, celebrate and highlight the outstanding contributions of women researchers and scientists driving progress across science, technology, engineering, math more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 25 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Charlotte Perquin-Deelen appointed CPO Professor of Governance and leadership * Charlotte Perquin-Deelen has been appointed CPO Professor at the Faculty of Law of Radboud University, focusing on governance and leadership. This appointment is to the rotating chair at the Centre for Postgraduate Legal Education (CPO). Her inaugural lecture will take place on 1 October 2027 at 4.00 pm. Charlotte Perquin-Deelen is a senior corporate law solicitor at Dirk more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 25 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * New children's book by Salford acoustics expert Exploring the science behind how sounds are made, a new children's book penned by a University of Salford acoustics expert has just been published. Titled A Symphony of Sound: The Science Behind What We Hear, the book by Professor Trevor Cox is a visual exploration of the science behind sound and music. Looking at how different instruments create their own unique sound, the story also explores  more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 26 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Connecting people, place and possibility: Massey University's new strategy Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University has launched its Strategy 2026-2030, setting a bold course to become Aotearoa New Zealand's most applied and connected university and accelerate our contribution to the prosperity, wellbeing and sustainability of New Zealand. Constructed around the theme of connecting people, place and possibility, the strategy reflects Massey more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Countering violent extremism: how Australia fares * Programs designed to address violent extremism in Australia are largely effective, according to a University of Queensland expert. Criminologist Professor Adrian Cherney said the programs used to prevent, identify and respond to radicalisation in Australia were well-designed, evidence-based and broadly aligned with international best practice. "There is now a well-established infrastructure of p more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Aug. 25 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK launches Hong Kong's first joint-school butterfly ecological survey Students become 'butterfly investigators' to provide valuable data for local biodiversity research * The School of Life Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is leading Hong Kong's first synchronised butterfly ecological survey involving both secondary school and university participants. The programme covers 28 secondary schools and eight universi more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 25 -- Dublin City University posted the following news: * * * DCU REPORT REVEALS 86% OF IRISH PRINCIPALS FACING BURNOUT * New research from Dublin City University has revealed over four in five (86%) principals are experiencing moderate to high levels of burnout, with a majority (56%) working more than 50 hours each week. The findings of the landmark study by the DCU Centre for Collaborative Research Across Teacher Education (CREATE) paint a stark picture of the mental health and wellbeing of school leaders in the Repu more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 24 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Fermentation is a hot topic - UEF researchers put oat gurt and plant-based meat alternatives to test * "We saw rather clear benefits on lipid metabolism when plant-based foods were added in the habitual diet," says Professor Marjukka Kolehmainen, who presents new results from dietary interventions at the final conference of the Horizon Europe HealthFerm project. According to Kolehmainen, the protein-fibre structures and interactions in plant-bas more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Northern British Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Finding their why on the path to becoming teachers * Three students in UNBC's Bachelor of Education - Elementary Years program have taken their learning beyond the classroom, using personal inquiry and research to examine the experiences, identities and relationships shaping their approach to teaching. Bachelor of Education undergraduate students Natalie Heinze, Joanna Cole and Sarah Sawatzky presented personal i more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 25 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * From dentist to published author: How Julie Fitzgerald turned her storytelling passion into a reality * When author Julie Fitzgerald's debut middle-grade novel, The Wall in the Hall, is published today, it will mark the culmination of an extraordinary journey. From supporting her young brother as an NHS nurse to a long career in paediatric dentistry, Julie's path to a Master's degree in Creative Writing at Northumbria University has been more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * Half-million-dollar upgrade strengthens UniSQ's plant research capability * University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers will be able to recreate a range of environmental conditions to investigate how plants respond to heat, drought, pests and diseases following a $500,000 upgrade to the University's Plant Growth Laboratory in Toowoomba. The major refurbishment has transformed the existing facility into a purpose-built, controll more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Aug. 25 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * High folic acid in pregnancy linked to early bleeding risk * Women taking high-dose folic acid supplements during early pregnancy may face an increased risk of vaginal bleeding, according to new research from Flinders University and collaborating institutions that raises important questions about supplementation levels in countries with mandatory folic acid food fortification. The study analysed data from more than 2,400 first-time mothers in South Aus more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 25 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Chemists Harness Light to Build 3D Molecular Structures for Drug Discovery * Researchers from the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), led by Professor Jian HE and collaborators, have developed a new light-driven method for constructing three-dimensional molecular building blocks that could give medicinal chemists greater flexibility in designing new drug candidates. The approach broadens the range of starting materials th more PR

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 25 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Honey-lovers set to celebrate unbee-lievable brilliance of bees in Bristol in wake of exceptional summer sting * Although honey bees are remarkably resilient and adept at keeping their colony cool, most of the 270 native species - namely the bumble and solitary bees - have likely struggled. Unlike honey bees, these species don't travel far so if nectar and pollen from plants and flowers are less abundant locally due to very hot, drought condition more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 26 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * Honouring Excellence: Vice-Chancellor Researcher and Supervisor Appreciation Event celebrates UJ's scholarly impact The event honours UJ's dedicated researchers and supervisors who embody the spirit of excellence that defines the university. Hosted at the Arts Centre, the special awards were guided by Prof Barwa Kanyane, Executive Director: Research Development and Support who served as the programme director. The Greenside High S more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- INSEAD Asia Campus issued the following news release: * * * INSEAD marks the first milestone in its Europe Campus Re-imagination INSEAD, The Business School for the World, yesterday inaugurated the Tour Desmarais, marking a major milestone in its Europe Campus Re-imagination (ECR)--a ten-year, Euros300 million investment to transform its campus in Fontainebleau for the future of business education and learning. The inauguration took place in the presence of members of the Desmarais family, public officials, members of more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Tiny drop of water - all that's needed to find threatened frogs New James Cook University research has used highly sensitive environmental DNA (e-DNA) techniques to find two species of threatened frogs in places they've never been seen before - and find another still struggling to recover from past disease outbreaks. Queensland's rainforest frogs were hit hard by chytrid fungus in the 1980s and 1990s - an aquatic pathogen that infects  more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 25 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * JMI's Department of Commerce & Business Studies holds First-Ever Two Days National Conference on "GST Reforms for Viksit Bharat: Strengthening Indian Socio-Economic Transformation for 2047" in collaboration with ICSSR, Ministry of Education The Department of Commerce & Business Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), marked a significant milestone in its academic journey by hosting its first-ever two days Nationa more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 25 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * Dr. Richard Rimiru Elected as Pioneer Dean, SCIT Dr. Richard Rimiru has been elected as the pioneer Dean, School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) for a two-year term. He was elected on August 19, 2026 at the Old Boardroom, during an election race between Dr. Rimiru and Dr Kennedy Oganda, a process described by Dr. Teresia Gichungu, Deputy Registrar in charge of Admissions, as "free, fair, and professionally conducted more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 25 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * Researchers Urged to Harness AI Responsibly for Winning Grant Proposals Researchers have been urged to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen grant proposals by using the technology to identify weaknesses, test ideas and anticipate reviewers' concerns before submitting applications. The call was made during a two-day Proposal and Grant Writing Workshop for JKUAT's newly graduated PhD scholars held on August 19 and 20,  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 25 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * King's and Daisy Appeal northern England partnership boosts imaging research King's College London's School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, and the Daisy Appeal, a medical diagnostics research charity based in northern England, have launched a new collaboration aimed at advancing molecular imaging research and accelerating the development of new treatments for patients across the UK. Laying the groundwork for a fuller partnership, the collaborat more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 26 -- KTH Royal Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The octopus mating arm has more talents than expected The mating arm of a male octopus has more talents than you might expect. Researchers from KTH now show that the arm not only delivers sperm, it also helps the male find the right mate by sensing the hormone progesterone. How do we choose a partner? For humans, attraction can involve everything from appearance and social cues to voice, scent and signals we may not even notice consciously. For more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Families bear hidden costs of finding safety Australian parents navigating the family courts amid family violence face substantial legal, health and security costs, with new research finding the average expenditure per parent is more than $41,000 a year. - Led by La Trobe University, the research sheds light on a largely overlooked question in response to family violence: what does it cost families to become safe? Published in the Journa more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 25 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Community participation at the heart of addiction recovery as innovative approaches show results across the North of England Recovery initiatives supported by Leeds Trinity University are showing how people overcoming addiction can be supported to rebuild their lives while making a wider contribution to their communities. Drug-related deaths in England and Wales have risen every year since 2012 resulting in a 100% increase. The fact these statistics continu more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 25 (TNSxrep) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * New research for Prince William's Homewards programme on preventing family homelessness New LSE research has identified how community-based, multi-agency hubs can help prevent homelessness, reduce isolation and improve outcomes for lone-parent families facing housing insecurity. The LSE report, Trust, Embrace and Belonging: Building Community Hubs to Support Lone Parents (https://sticerd. more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 26 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Lost at Lowlands: Leiden psychologists study atopia At the Lowlands festival last weekend, visitors could test their navigation skills and contribute to scientific research. Leiden psychologists were studying atopia, a condition in which the brain is unable to form a mental map of its surroundings. Lowlands Science is the science field at Lowlands where Dutch universities set up their research labs right in the middle of all the festival chaos. Festivalgo more PR

KILDARE, Ireland, Aug. 25 -- National University of Ireland, Maynooth issued the following news: * * * MU lead initiative to uncover links between sleep and mental health Sleep is increasingly recognised as a key pillar of health, with growing evidence that it plays a critical role in protecting and promoting mental wellbeing - Researchers at Maynooth University (MU) are leading a major international research and doctoral training initiative that will investigate how sleep influences mental health and why disruptions to sleep are linked to more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Aug. 25 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Nuclear program gives undergrads hands-on experience A summer research program gave 15 students the chance to tackle real-world nuclear challenges, learn from industry experts and envision their place in a rapidly evolving field. By Caelan Beard In a small town in Eastern Ontario, deep in the Ottawa Valley, you can find the birthplace of Canada's nuclear industry. Chalk River Laboratories has been home to Canada's first nuclear reactor, Nobel-award winning more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 25 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * New research shows structural barriers, not masculinity, keeping men out of care work Frontline care work remains a heavily feminised industry with men making up just 20 per cent of the Health Care and Social Assistance workforce in Australia. New research from Monash University found that barriers to men's participation in this work are largely driven by structural and economic barriers, challenging long standing assumptions that men avoid care work because  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Monitoring employee performance: the pitfalls for HR * Performance metrics designed to motivate employees and drive efficiency in the workplace can paradoxically leave workers less engaged and more likely to quit, research has found. Human Resources analytics expert Professor Martin Edwards from The University of Queensland led a study which analysed data from 283 employees in the UK across 23 industries. "Our research found the more intensivel more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 25 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * New centre for arbitration and international dispute resolution to be established * The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) will establish a new Centre at the NUS Faculty of Law driving leadership and innovation in arbitration and other forms of international dispute resolution (the "Centre"). Through independent research, thought leadership, international engagement and post-tertiary education, the Centre  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 26 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * New technique enhances coastal water level monitoring * Satellite images make tides easier to measure Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Oxford have developed a new measurement method that captures the variability of tidal levels more accurately than previously used methods. Using this method, they were able to demonstrate tidal differences of up to one meter within a bay 90 kilometers long. The results more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 25 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * NTU's homegrown electric aircraft takes off in Germany * Image: The NTU team and their collaborators with the 8-metre wingspan eVTOL prototype, at the DLR National Experimental Test Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has completed a month-long flight-test campaign in Germany with Singapore's first indigenously designed, engineered and built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 25 -- 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 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 Centre. Featured more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * How to win shares & influence fast-food market: warm & fuzzy can't cut it New research from QUT challenges a common assumption in social media marketing: for fast-food brands, social media posts that signal expertise and competence are shared more often than those focused on warmth and friendliness. * QUT study of 1000s of Facebook posts found cool colours and competence-sounding language promote sharing of fast-food ads, not w more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Aug. 25 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * RRU Salt Spring Island poets in residence hosting community workshop * Poets Ali Blythe and Melanie Siebert will spend Sept. 10 to 13 as Poets in Residence at RRU Salt Spring Island, offering a free community poetry workshop at Bloom Castle by the Sea. The residency reflects RRU Salt Spring Island's emerging vision as a place where students, scholars, researchers, writers, artists, musicians and other members of the community can exchange ideas, more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 25 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * ShanghaiRanking shows JMU's research strength * Julius-Maximilians-Universitat Wurzburg (JMU) is one of Germany's research-intensive universities and enjoys a high level of international visibility. This is reflected in the "Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)", better known as the ShanghaiRanking. In the global comparison of around 2,500 universities, JMU ranks 202nd, placing it among the top 10 percent worldwide. The university als more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * SOAS, UN University and ICEED launch AI hub to tackle global challenges * SOAS has launched a joint research and education hub with the United Nations University (UNU) and the International Council on Environmental Economics and Development (ICEED). The initiative will form the UNU Hub on Artificial Intelligence for Climate, Governance and Culture. It will bring together global expertise to examine how artificial intelligence can address climate change more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, Aug. 25 -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * Student analyses museum bear's hair to help tackle wildlife crime A University of Staffordshire student is using hair from a 120-year-old taxidermy bear to explore new ways of preventing wildlife crime - 'Boris the Bear' has been a popular exhibit at the Museum of Chelmsford since 1932 - so much so that he's considered to be the museum's unofficial mascot. Now, Boris could help protect modern-day Brown Bears from illegal poaching thanks to a rese more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 25 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * Success in numbers: St. Petersburg State University student projects awarded grants totalling 8,000,000 roubles * Students at St. Petersburg State University have successfully defended their projects at the Student Start-up contest of the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises, receiving grants of 1,000,000 roubles each. Among the winners is Alena Prokhorenko, a third-year student in Soil Science. Her project, 'Creation more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Aug. 25 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * How AI Influences Financial Decisions To what extent can AI improve our financial decisions, or steer us in the wrong direction? Researchers at the University of Bayreuth investigated this question in a new study involving 3,700 participants and fictional investment fund savings plans. Their findings are presented in a CESifo working paper. Why it matters Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping decisions in almost every area of life, f more PR

BONN, Germany, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bonn issued the following news: * * * A Ray of Hope in the Fight Against Cancer Researchers summarize new therapeutic approaches based on interventions in gene transcription - Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Germany. In the search for new therapeutic approaches that target the uncontrolled growth of tumor cells, a class of enzymes known as cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) has come into focus. This is because this family of enzymes plays a fundamental role in gene expression more PR

BONN, Germany, Aug. 25 -- The University of Bonn issued the following news: * * * Robots Listening Out for Instructions AI enabling language-controlled collaboration in the greenhouse - The greenhouses of the future are set to see ever-greater human-robot collaboration, and a team led by Professor Maren Bennewitz from the University of Bonn together with partners from Taiwan is using artificial intelligence to study the basic principles needed to make this happen. In their project, entitled "Learning Expert-Guided Crop Intervention through more PR

DUNDEE, Scotland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Dundee issued the following news release: * * * News to make your heart leap: cardiovascular researcher receives national prize A University of Dundee researcher has been recognized with a prestigious national research leadership prize. Professor Isla Mackenzie, from the University's Faculty of Health, has been named an NIHR20 Research Delivery Leader, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to health and care research. The prizes, which mark the 20th anniversary of the National Institu more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * 'Supportive' brain cells may drive cognitive decline Brain cells that produce the protective coating around nerve fibres can become dysfunctional with age and may actively contribute to cognitive decline, according to new research. A study found that people with more severe cognitive decline had changes to nerve fibres and myelin - the protective coating around nerve fibres that helps messages travel efficiently through the brain. Experim more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 25 -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * Woodlands linked to reduced antidepressant use Improving and maintaining woodlands in deprived communities is linked with reduced antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication use, research suggests. - People living in deprived communities are less likely to use medication for depression and anxiety if they have easy access to well-maintained woodlands, the study found. Researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow analysed data from more  more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Aug. 25 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Leading international law scholar to be honoured at Rule of Law Day on 7 October 2026 * Rule of Law Day is a free event open to everyone. It brings together leading international and Finnish experts on development cooperation and the rule of law from the public sector, civil society organisations and academia to discuss successes and challenges in efforts to strengthen the rule of law. Participants can register for the event on the Rule of Law  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 26 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * A fair share for communities behind Africa's plant-based medicines Africa has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge about the medicinal uses of plants. But this has been undervalued, dismissed as folklore, or extracted without proper recognition or compensation for too long, says Professor Mthokozisi Simelane, from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). A new approach is required. Communities should benefit from medicinal products dev more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 25 -- The University of Leeds issued the following news: * * * Landmark trial offers new treatment option for early-stage rectal cancer Cancer patients have avoided the need for major surgery and a permanent colostomy bag after taking part in a major international trial co-led by the Universities of Leeds and Birmingham. The patients, who all had early-stage rectal cancer, were treated with combinations of chemotherapy and radiotherapy to see if they could safely avoid major surgery, which is the current standard of car more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * University of Melbourne enhances its support of national security The University of Melbourne has established Melbourne National Security and Defence (MNSD) to strengthen its capability to partner on research and education supporting Australia's national security. MNSD will lead the University's coordination on industry engagement, supporting the Australian and Victorian government's responses to national security, including cybersecurity and natur more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Magic mushrooms in palliative care: Clinicians are keen but ill-equipped A survey of Canadian palliative care professionals reveals openness to psilocybin-assisted therapy, but also important gaps in knowledge and training. By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux Once relegated to the counterculture, psilocybin--the psychoactive compound in "magic mushrooms"--has been receiving renewed scientific attention. A growing body o more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * As the fuel crisis deepens, Pacific nations can save billions by switching to renewables: new report Melissa Lyne Pacific island countries can save hundreds of millions of dollars each year by replacing fossil fuel imports with renewable energy, according to a new report launched today ahead of the annual Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. A new report, Counting the cost of fossil fuels in the Pacific, opens in a new window, releas more PR

OSLO, Norway, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oslo issued the following news: * * * New discovery could make biological drugs safer for pregnant women For women with chronic illnesses, pregnancy can pose a difficult dilemma: should they continue the medication they depend on and risk it crossing over to the fetus, or should they stop and risk becoming much sicker themselves? Biological drugs have revolutionized the treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, migraine, inflammatory diseases and a range of other conditions. At the same t more PR

OSLO, Norway, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oslo issued the following news: * * * Our genes reveal who is most vulnerable to gestational diabetes Never before have so many pregnant women developed gestational diabetes. New research shows that our genes may help determine who is most at risk. By Julie Nybakk Kvaal, Institute of clinical medicine Recent figures from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) reveal that record numbers of pregnant women are being treated for gestational diabetes. For many, it may seem like a temp more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 25 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Could you find your friend in a crowd of thousands? University of Portsmouth scientists will test how well people can track down friends and family at Victorious Festival this weekend to better understand the psychology of searching for someone Losing a friend or a group of people at a big event - like festivals - is a rite of passage for many of us. You go to the toilet, fancy a bite to eat, or don't want to watch the same artist as them, and then more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 25 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Five University-business partnerships receive Innovate UK 'Very Good' grading Five Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) between the University of Salford and businesses across the region have received a 'Very Good' grading from Innovate UK, recognising collaborations that have helped organisations innovate, develop new capabilities and drive business growth. Delivered in partnership with KP Acoustics, Greenjets, Valves Instruments Plus (VI more PR

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * New study finds farming a valuable red seaweed could help clean up Australia's coastal waters Researchers say a commercially valuable seaweed could offer a natural solution to nitrogen pollution, while supporting a growing aquaculture industry. - A type of red seaweed already attracting attention for reducing methane emissions from cattle could soon have another important job - helping clean up Australia's coastal waters. A new study from th more PR

SUVA, Fiji, Aug. 25 -- The University of the South Pacific issued the following news: * * * USP research featured at 16th International Coral Reef Symposium The University of the South Pacific (USP) researchers presented their work in coral reef science and sustainability at the 16th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS), held in Auckland, New Zealand. Over the week-long event, which featured more than 120 thematic symposia sessions, poster displays, plenary talks, and multiple side events, the world's leading coral reef conference brou more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 25 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * University of Westminster explores role of yoga in psychological therapy at research event * The University of Westminster recently hosted a research event examining how yoga-based approaches can support psychological therapy and improve outcomes for people experiencing mental health disorders. The event brought together leading international researchers, clinicians and practitioners to discuss the growing evidence behind yoga as part of a broader, in more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * $1.26M funding moves UOW cancer imaging research closer to clinical trials World-first quantum photon imaging technology could help doctors see tumours more clearly during treatment - A promising cancer imaging technology developed by researchers from the University of Wollongong's (UOW) Centre for Medical Radiation Physics (CMRP) has moved a step closer to clinical trials after securing $1.26 million in funding through the Australian Go more PR

ZURICH, Switzerland, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Zurich issued the following news release: * * * Buried Underwear Shows Land Use Is Key to Soil Health Five years ago, 1,000 volunteers across Switzerland buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear. The unconventional citizen science project, led by the University of Zurich and Agroscope, aimed to gain a better understanding of the activity of soil organisms. The newly published findings show that land use is the most important factor in determining decomposition rates and soil  more PR

DUNDEE, Scotland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Dundee issued the following news release: * * * Update on change across the University - August 2026 The University of Dundee has been undertaking a significant programme of transformation as part of its Strategy to Recovery. Support from the Scottish Government has helped us stave off insolvency but this is not a long-term solution when public spending is under extreme pressure. To ensure our survival and to return to a position of sustainability, the University needs to make significant recur more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Aug. 25 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI computer science graduate's technology empowers gamers with disabilities * A new open-source application developed by University of Prince Edward Island computer science graduate Bassam Kamal is rapidly gaining adoption in major health-care institutions and adaptive gaming programs across North America. Designed to simplify setup for the QuadStick, a mouth-operated controller used by individuals with quadriple more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Aug. 25 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Research into microtransactions by children on online platforms and in games "It's almost as if we're solving yesterday's problems" - Catalina Goanta on the monetisation of minors' online playground - In the world of online games and platforms such as Fortnite and TikTok, children are actively participating in economic transactions. For example, they spend small amounts - 'microtransactions' - on virtual coins and tokens to give as gifts to popular gam more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Aug. 25 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * Walk With Me: Storytelling to reduce stigma and improve care * Learn more about the Master of Arts in Global Leadership program. A group of strangers gathers at the start of a walking trail. They receive a set of headphones and a simple invitation: listen. As they walk together, they hear stories from people whose lives have been shaped by the toxic drug poisoning crisis, including people with lived experience, family members and frontline work more PR

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 25 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick Medical School researchers win prestigious NIHR Research Leaders Prize * Congratulations to Dr Michael Backhouse and Prof Janet Dunn, who have been recognised in the NIHR's 20th anniversary celebrations as two of the UK's outstanding research leaders. To mark its 20th anniversary, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has honoured 40 exceptional individuals across its Research Leaders and Rising Research Leaders cat more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 25 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * Westminster recognised for dedication to sustainability and student engagement in Green Gown Awards 2026 shortlist * The University of Westminster has been shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards, which recognise, celebrate and showcase exceptional sustainability initiatives from universities, colleges and other post-16 institutions across the UK and Ireland. Launch event of Climate Assembly The Cavendish Living Lab (CLL) and the Westminster Climate more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 25 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Wits researchers use light's topology to beat atmospheric distortion * World-first experiment shows information encoded in a beam of light can survive real-world atmospheric turbulence. Researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of Bordeaux in France have demonstrated a new way of sending information through the atmosphere without having to correct for the distortions that normally disrupt optical co more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 25 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Women SARChI chairholders' impactful research tackles some of SA's most pressing challenges * Human rights, architecture, science and engineering intersect in research conducted at Tshwane University of Technology by three leading researchers under the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI). The SARChI, an intervention by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), aims  more PR