AALTO, Finland, Aug. 27 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Aalto University endowment returned 9.5% during first half of 2026 Endowment provides EUR 46 million funding to university operations in 2026. - Endowment provides EUR 46 million funding to university operations in 2026. This funding continues to secure high-quality education and research activities through economic cycles and compensates for the long-term erosion of the university's public funding base. Spending from the endowment is guided by the spendin more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 27 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Management hosts InnoVarsity competition ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION: The Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Management is thrilled about the success of hosting the EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity 2026 competition's Western Cape Regional Round. - CPUT recently hosted the Western Cape Regional Round of the EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity 2026 competit more PR

RED DEER, Alberta, Aug. 27 -- Red Deer Polytechnic issued the following news: * * * Eddie Sargent to Lead Red Deer Polytechnic's Donald School of Business Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is pleased to announce Eddie Sargent as the Dean of the Donald School of Business. In this role, Eddie will help advance RDP's institutional priorities by aligning academic, operational and applied learning initiatives within the School. He will build partnerships, strengthen applied research capacity, champion flexible pathways that support diverse learners and more PR

NASINU, Fiji, Aug. 27 -- Fiji National University issued the following news: * * * FNU Wins Pacific Digital Inclusion and Safety Challenge 2026 The Fiji National University (FNU) has claimed first place in the Bridge the Gap: Pacific Digital Inclusion & Safety Challenge 2026, emerging as the winner of an intensive 48-hour hackathon focused on innovation, teamwork and digital problem-solving. The competition was held during Pacific Cyber Week 2026 at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Haus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, last mo more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 27 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * First female dean inspires next generation of leaders * Breaking barriers, earning two doctoral qualifications and opening doors for others have defined Prof Polly Mashigo's leadership journey. As the first female Executive Dean of Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Economics and Finance, she inspires women to pursue academic excellence, embrace leadership opportunities and create pathways for future generations. Prof Polly Mashi more PR

LONDON, Canada, Aug. 27 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Four Western researchers awarded fellowships in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences New CAHS Fellows will evaluate Canada's most complex health challenges, recommend practical solutions By Colleen MacDonald Four Western University researchers have been elected Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), one of Canada's highest honours in health sciences research and leadership. Daniel Ansari, Mansour Haeryfar, Nicole Redvers and Victor Yang w more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 27 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * From the Cape wetlands to Oxford: UJ's Prof Bam fellowship honours Ausi knowledge Prof Bam is Director of the Centre for Education Rights and Transformation (CERT) within the UJ Faculty of Education. "I feel honoured to be Lincoln College's first selected AfOx fellow, which coincides with their 600-year commemoration. The process of appointment as a visiting fellow at Lincoln College is a particularly competitive one, I believe. Wo more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 27 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU Chinese medicine clinics establish "Specialty and Specific Disease Stations" to enhance Chinese medicine clinical services through inheritance of knowledge and experience To promote the development of Chinese medicine specialties and disease-specific treatments in Hong Kong, and provide training for professionals to further enhance the standards of Chinese medicine clinical services and research in Hong Kong, the School of Chinese Me more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Aug. 27 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * JKUAT, South Korean firm unveil mushroom strains tailored for Kenya Two new mushroom strains developed in South Korea for Kenyan conditions have been launched at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), alongside a smart farm structure designed to make mushroom production more energy-efficient, data-driven and accessible to farmers. The strains, JAMBO101 and MAMBO101, were developed by South Korean agricultu more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 27 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * AI Engineering degree to build smart workforce Australia is fast producing world-class AI research in areas such as medical therapies and advanced manufacturing, but do we have the capability to transform that research into world-leading services, products and systems that deliver impact and ensure sovereign capability? - To help meet that challenge, La Trobe University has launched Australia's first Bachelor of AI Engineering (Honours); a new ind more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Aug. 27 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan University Postgraduate Orientation: Record 50 programmes include new courses in AI, data analytics, and smart manufacturing * Lingnan University hosted the "Empower Your Future: Lingnan Postgraduate Orientation 2026" on campus today, 27 August, welcoming about 3,200 new taught postgraduate/doctoral degree and MPhil/PhD programme students for the 2026/27 academic year. To meet the growing demand for professionals in artificial intelligence (A more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Aug. 27 (TNSrpt) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * New report reveals online abuse is a "systemic safeguarding issue" across all levels of football * Supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for football, the Online Harms in Football report reveals that online abuse is no longer confined to social media spats or high-profile flashpoints and recommends that the sport desperately needs to overhaul the way it protects people in digital spaces. The report, which draws on the 2026  more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 27 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * Matriculation Ceremony 2026: new students discover the full diversity of life at St. Petersburg State University * * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University  more PR

SACKVILLE, New Brunswick, Aug. 27 -- Mount Allison University issued the following news: * * * Mount Allison introduces new major in Community, Education, and Social Change New interdisciplinary major combines academic study with hands-on learning and community partnerships - Mount Allison University is introducing a new interdisciplinary major in Community, Education, and Social Change, creating new opportunities for students to connect their academic studies with community-based learning and real-world experience. Launching in September more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 27 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * New batch of top international scholars joins UM * The University of Macau (UM) held the Welcome Reception and Orientation for New Academic Staff 2026/2027 on 26 August to welcome a new batch of outstanding scholars. With its growing international reputation and influence, UM has recruited nearly 80 distinguished scholars from around the world for the new academic year. The new academic staff comprise both promising young scholars and internationally renowned more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 27 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria University STEM outreach team wins prestigious Royal Society Athena Prize * Researchers from an outreach group at Northumbria University, which promotes opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to engage with the subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), are celebrating after winning a prestigious Royal Society prize. NUSTEM, led by Professor Carol Davenport, has been awarded the Royal Societ more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 27 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Older Australians in the dark about osteoporosis, Curtin research finds * New Curtin University research has found a concerning lack of knowledge about osteoporosis among older Australians, with many unaware of the exercises that can protect their bones and reduce their risk of falls. A Curtin University study of more than 1,400 Australians aged 50 and over has found people have a surprisingly low level of knowledge about osteoporosis - a condition that more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Aug. 27 -- Charles Darwin University posted the following news: * * * Quality and student success at the heart of new CDU TAFE leadership * Charles Darwin University (CDU) has appointed Claire Rasmussen as the next Pro Vice-Chancellor of CDU TAFE. Ms Rasmussen has more than 30 years' experience in the vocational education and training sector. Most recently, Claire served as Chief Governance and Quality Officer, and previously as Chief Academic Officer, at Bendigo Kangan Institute. In these positions, she led academic  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Indigenous leadership: UTS welcomes Kyas Hepworth The Faculty of Design and Society has strengthened its ambition and commitment to centring Indigenous innovation, creativity and culture to its education, research and partnerships with the appointment of respected creative industries leader Kyas Hepworth. Kyas Hepworth, a highly regarded screen and creative industries leader and respected advocate has been appointed Associate Dea more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * Trent and Centennial College Launch New Signature Pathway for Earning Double Credentials in Business Students can earn both a diploma and degree in four years with one application and joint offer of admission - Trent University and Centennial College are making it easier for students to complete both a business diploma in marketing or human resources at Centennial and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Trent with the launch of a new Sig more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 27 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * A new deputy prorector and DKK 110 million are to prepare the University for a new reality * Artificial intelligence is already changing how students learn, the way researchers work and how administrative tasks are performed. In response, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is organising a number of AI activities under two strategic missions: AI at UCPH and UCPH with AI. With a total investment of DKK 110 million, the missions are to ensure that U more PR