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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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