SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 28 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * A Dialogue of Traditions: St. Petersburg State University and the Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts open Chinese art exhibition St. Petersburg State University is hosting an exhibition titled 'Millennia of Elegance: Masters of Traditional Chinese Art from the Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts'. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore China's cultural heritage, the development of the academic style of fine arts in China, and current trends in the vis more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 28 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Industry Partnerships The annual Vice-Chancellor's Business and Industry Engagement, which was recently held at the Cape Town Hotel School, provided a platform to strengthen ties with some of the institution's key stakeholders. The event recognised the important role industry plays in supporting the university's mandate as a university of technology, highlighted work-integrated learning (WIL) success stories, and pr more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 28 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * CDOE, Jamia Millia Islamia Hosts Special Lecture on 'Global Peace in 2026: Challenges and Prospects' The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (NMCPCR), organised a Special Lecture on "Global Peace in 2026: Challenges and Prospects" at the CDOE Conference Hall. The programme was organised under the patronage of Prof. Mazhar Asif, Hon more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 28 -- Dublin City University posted the following news: * * * DCU engineering and computing students to unveil Ireland's first solar... * A team of Dublin City University (DCU) engineering and technology students has made Irish motorsport and clean-technology history by revealing Ireland's first-ever solar-powered racing car. Designed and hand-built over four years of intensive research, prototyping, and aerodynamic testing, the ultra-efficient single-seater vehicle represents a major milestone for Irish higher educat more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 28 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Eddie Goldenberg Chairs bring two scientists to UdeM Sheryl Magzamen and Patrick Charbonneau are coming here to advance research into environmental health, statistical physics and artificial intelligence. - Universite de Montreal will welcome two renowned scientists through the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program. Epidemiologist Sheryl Magzamen and physical chemist Patrick Charbonneau will strengthen re more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, Aug. 28 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * The English-taught MPharm programme of the University of Nicosia is now welcoming students for the new academic year The MPharm programme expands access to pharmacy education for Cypriot and international students - The University of Nicosia is pleased to welcome the new cohort of students to its English-taught Integrated Master in Pharmacy (MPharm) for the 2026-2027 academic year. The English-language programme responds to the need from Cypriot and inte more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 28 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * How archaeology is helping children put down roots in their community * Fergus with the University of Glasgow's Dr Gareth Beale holding a replica Viking era scales. Credit Martin Shields Primary school pupils in Scotland have become archaeologists for their town, uncovering stories of the past, exploring their local landscape and building a powerful sense of belonging through a groundbreaking archaeology project led by the University of Glasgow. The e more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 28 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Jilin Provincial Delegation visits HKU to deepen strategic collaboration in research, talent exchange, and innovation * A 20-member delegation from Jilin Province, led by Mr Qiu Jiang, President of the Jilin Overseas Friendship Association, visited The University of Hong Kong (HKU) today (August 27). Professor Xiaobo Yin, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global) of HKU, along with HKU faculty and staff representatives, welcomed the delegation.  more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Aug. 28 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Kicking goals for junior sport culture * New research that focuses on how to improve behaviour at junior sport calls for a move beyond trying to fix individual parents and coaches behaviour, to instead address the sporting culture in which behaviour is learned, reinforced and normalised. Led by Liverpool John Moores University experts in the UK and Flinders University youth sport expert Associate Professor Sam Elliott, the recently published study exam more PR

NORWICH, England, Aug. 28 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * New Meta safeguards shift burden to parents, UEA expert warns New Meta measures may deepen inequalities by shifting responsibility onto parents and young people - according to an expert at the University of East Anglia. The tech giant has agreed to a historic $18 billion settlement with dozens of US states, bringing an end to a high-profile federal trial. The lawsuit accused Meta of deliberately designing addictive platforms that harmed children's m more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * National survey reveals widespread sexism and misogyny in Australian schools Monash University has conducted the largest Australian survey of teachers to examine their experiences of sexism, misogyny and sexual harassment in schools. Over the past several years, educators across every state and sector have described an escalation in sexist and misogynistic behaviour directed towards them by students, colleagues and, in some cases, parents and carers more PR

KILDARE, Ireland, Aug. 28 -- National University of Ireland, Maynooth issued the following news: * * * MU researchers appointed to Royal Irish Academy's multidisciplinary committees Maynooth University (MU) congratulates 13 researchers who have been appointed to serve on the Royal Irish Academy's (RIA) multidisciplinary and standing committees for the 2026-2030 term. The RIA has ten multidisciplinary committees - five in the sciences and five in the humanities and social sciences, as well as two standing committees. These committees provide more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 28 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Newly launched Tax Clinic Office connects communities with tax expertise * Understanding tax no longer needs to be complicated for communities and students alike. The Tshwane University of Technology's Department of Accounting at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus has officially launched a dedicated Tax Clinic Office, creating a central space where taxpayers can access guidance while students gain valuable real-world experience. The initiative strengthen more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Aug. 25 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Nine McMaster faculty members inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences The induction is among the highest recognitions of excellence in Canadian academic health sciences. By Adam Ward, Faculty of Health Sciences Nine faculty members from McMaster University will be inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows. The induction is among the highest recognitions of excellence in Canadian academic health sciences. CAHS is a di more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 28 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU Student Orientation 2026 commences with over 2,500 freshmen attending President's Welcome * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Student Orientation 2026 kicked off on campus today, with over 2,500 freshmen attending the President's Welcome at the Jockey Club Auditorium. Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU, alongside the University's senior management team, welcomed the freshmen to the PolyU family. He introduced the Univer more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * The rural program helping aspiring doctors fulfil their dreams * Tiarny Thompson (nee Bourke) was 7 years old when she watched as her mother Debbie Bourke was diagnosed with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and given 3 years to live. The day marked the start of Tiarny's journey into medicine and, over the coming years, every encounter with the health care system - good and bad - reinforced her decision to be a doctor. "It's  more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Aug. 28 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * Trent University Awarded Two Prestigious Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs Internationally renowned researchers backed by $16 million in federal funding to advance research on community resilience and sustainable chemistry - Two internationally renowned researchers are joining Trent University to tackle pressing environmental and societal challenges facing Canada, backed by a $16 million federal investment through the highly competitive Eddie Goldenb more PR

LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland, Aug. 28 -- Ulster University issued the following news: * * * Ulster University animation graduate showcases motion capture technology to Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Sir Chris Bryant MP Ulster University graduate Angus Pollock put his Animation degree into action during a North Carolinian trade delegation to Northern Ireland at Studio Ulster Limited - Ulster University animation graduate Angus Pollock showcased Studio Ulster's world-class motion capture capabilities today when they welcomed a Nort more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 28 -- 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. 28 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL India Summer School extended until 2029 UCL and The British School in New Delhi have extended their partnership to deliver the UCL India Summer School for a further three years. - The programme, based at the state-of-the-art campus of The British School in New Delhi, has already welcomed 180 students since its inception in 2024, and will now continue from 2027 to 2029. The agreement was recently signed in Mumbai by Professor Jennie Shaw, Vice-P more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 28 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Patrick Charbonneau: applying statistical physics to understand AI A materials science researcher working at the intersection of chemistry and physics, Charbonneau has joined UdeM's Institut Courtois with an $8-million Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair. By Martine Letarte After 25 years abroad, Montrealer Patrick Charbonneau is returning to his hometown, backed by an $8-million Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair at Univers more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 28 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Otago a home and haven for celebrated writer In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday, University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka staff gave two standing ovations to Emerita Professor Jocelyn Harris (CNZM) when she was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Literature. The alumna, lecturer and writer who championed women's studies in English was recognised with one of the University's most prestigious awards. Professor Harris was thrilled. " more PR

SUVA, Fiji, Aug. 28 -- The University of the South Pacific issued the following news: * * * Mapping the future of decentralised energy across the Pacific For many people across the Pacific, reliable electricity cannot be taken for granted. While urban centres are increasingly connected, many remote and outer-island communities still face significant challenges in accessing power. Geography, distance and the high cost of infrastructure have made extending conventional electricity grids difficult, creating opportunities for decentralised ren more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * UQ Medical Program to expand from major funding boost * The University of Queensland will offer 10 additional places for domestic students to train as doctors in regional and rural communities, as part of a Federal Government initiative to strengthen the GP and rural medical workforce. The extra Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) at UQ are among 50 announced nationally, to be available from 2028. Dean of UQ's Medical School, Professor Craig Mu more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Aug. 28 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Growing up healthy takes more than healthy choices In an interdisciplinary study of the Healthy Weight at School programme, social geographer Sara Brouwer examines the everyday lives of children and parents - Not all children have the same opportunities to grow up healthy. "Nutrition and physical activity play an important role in how children feel, learn and develop. That is precisely why it is so important that every child has the same opportunities  more PR