TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Estonian Science Communication Awards are open for nominations * Author: Mailis Vahenurm Nominations for the Estonian Science Communication Awards can be submitted to the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) until 15 September. The competition aims to recognise outstanding and active science communicators as well as innovative initiatives that promote science to wider audiences. This year marks the 21st time that exceptional individuals whose efforts have help more PR

HIGH WYCOMBE, England, Sept. 1 -- Buckinghamshire New University posted the following news: * * * Fashion professional returns to university to tackle sustainability and lands lecturer job * A fashion professional who returned to university in his early thirties to tackle the industry's environmental impact has completed his PhD and joined Bucks New University as a lecturer. Dr Gurpreet Singh, 36, already had an established career in the global fashion industry when he decided to return to university in 2021, driven by a desire to help ad more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Sept. 1 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * Healthy ageing: Training the Mind and Emotional Skills Helps Keep the Brain Healthy * Education, intellectually stimulating work, and an active lifestyle help preserve cognitive abilities in adults over 65, leading to more effective verbal expression and stronger cognitive performance. But there is another important factor: emotions. The way we recognize and interpret them can signific more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 1 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Impactful academic's vision drives TUT Sustainability Olympiad * Connecting students, communities, industry and higher education institutions to solve real-world challenges, TUT's Sustainability Olympiad is creating opportunities for innovation while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. At the heart of this global initiative is Dr Mmatshuene Anna Segooa, whose work in research, international collaboration and student development make more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Aug. 31 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * International exchange on human rights: One week, many perspectives * What do human rights mean in different social and cultural contexts? And what are the different scientific perspectives on the current challenges? These were the questions considered by 24 Bachelor's students from five central and eastern European countries in the summer school "Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Rights" held at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Er more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Aug. 31 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Is history a school subject in crisis? New research shows it isn't, at least not yet * By Dr Rebecca Cairns and Dr Kerri Garrard from the Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation. This article first appeared in The Conversation. History educators around the world have expressed concerns about the decline of history enrolments in schools and universities over the past few decades. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom and United Stat more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Sept. 1 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * Researchers Call for Homegrown AI to Address Africa's Unique Challenges African researchers need to develop artificial intelligence systems grounded in the continent's languages, data and realities if the technology is to deliver meaningful solutions to its most pressing challenges, experts have said. The call was made during a five-day Artificial Intelligence Summer School held at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Techn more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 1 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Lion conservation mission showcases TUT alumna's impact in the wild * Tracking one of South Africa's most important free-roaming lion populations has become part of daily life for TUT alumna, Nonkululeko Mokobong, who is helping to lead critical conservation work in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. As a field technician with the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), she forms part of a team conducting a three-month lion population census that wi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 1 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Michael Queen appointed new Chair of University of Nottingham Council * Michael Queen has been appointed Chair of Council for the University of Nottingham, taking up the position from 2 October this year, it has been announced. University of Nottingham alumnus Michael graduated in 1983 with a degree in Industrial Economics and, after qualifying as a chartered accountant, spent 25 years in the private equity industry, ended his executive ca more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 1 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * The Monash University, Prato campus marks 25 years as our gateway to Europe In September 2026, Monash University celebrates 25 years since the establishment of its campus in Prato, Italy. Opened on 17 September 2001 in the historic Palazzo Vaj, the Monash University, Prato campus was founded as a European base for international research and education collaboration, supported by the Region of Tuscany, the City of Prato, and the philanthropic contribution of R more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 1 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * New Team Warwick identity unveiled to unite active wellness and sport * The new Team Warwick identity brings together Warwick's sports clubs, teams, members and active programmes across all participation levels, boosting the presence and recognisability of active wellness and sport on and off campus. From physical activity to high-performance student sports teams, the new Team Warwick identity reflects the different ways people can take part i more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 1 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Professor Lady Black appointed as ARU Chancellor * Professor Lady Sue Black, ARU's new Chancellor. Photograph by Sophie Carlarne Professor Lady Sue Black, Baroness Black of Strome, has been named as the new Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). The appointment of Professor Lady Black, one of the world's leading forensic scientists and President of St John's College, Oxford, coincides with the launch of ARU's new 10-year strategy, Transforming more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Recording: at the opening ceremony, the importance of supporting students' financial security was highlighted * Author: Andres Tennus On Monday, 31 August, the opening ceremony of the 2026/2027 academic year took place in front of the University of Tartu main building. The programme included a musical performance by Puuluup. The opening ceremony recording is available on UTTV. Rector Toomas Asser delivered the opening address at the ceremony. Then the Mini more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 31 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * Russian President Vladimir Putin praises St. Petersburg State University's work on explanatory dictionary of the state Russian language * During a meeting of the Presidential Council of the Russian Federation for Science and Education, Russian President Vladimir Putin, the most distinguished alumnus of St. Petersburg State University, thanked the University's Rector Nikolay Kropachev for completing work on the Explanatory Dictionary of the  more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Sept. 1 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * Smolny Campus, doctoral studies, and wedding: a young Russian-Serbian family celebrates its most important day 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 In August, University graduates,  more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 1 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Sylvia van der Burg-Vermeulen appointed professor of Work-focused networked care * Sylvia van der Burg-Vermeulen has been appointed professor of Work-focused Networked Care at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. In her new role, she will focus on advancing work-focused healthcare, an approach that recognizes the close relationship between work and health. Her goal is to help health professionals identify work-related health issues a more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 31 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T grad student returns home to inspire Nunavut youth in STEM * Shilo Chislett's recent visit to Rankin Inlet, Nvt., was more than just a homecoming - it was an opportunity to inspire the next generation. A master's student in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Chislett travelled to her hometown this spring to speak with high school students at Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik (MUI) about STEM, higher education and other o more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 1 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM holds exhibition showcasing masterpieces of ancient Chinese painting and demonstration works by modern masters * The 'Exhibition of Masterpieces of Ancient Chinese Painting and Demonstration Works by Modern Masters', jointly organised by the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) and the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Macau (UM), is being held at the Exhibition Hall of the UM Cultural Building. Featuring more than 40 works across three  more PR

GALWAY, Ireland, Sept. 1 -- The University of Galway issued the following news: * * * University of Galway and ATU relaunch Rural Voices Seminar Series Ireland's first dedicated national rural seminar series enters a new phase as a joint initiative, supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht - University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) have joined forces to revive Rural Voices - a nationwide seminar series bringing together research, policy and practice to explore the issues shapi more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 1 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * Jess Hill joins Charles Perkins Centre as the 2026 Writer-in-Residence Stella Prize-winning author to investigate how coercive influence captures minds, reshapes relationships and erodes trust. - Award-winning journalist, author and documentary maker Jess Hill has been announced as the tenth 2026 Judy Harris Writer-in-Residence Fellow at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre. Now in its tenth year, the Judy Harris Writer-in-Residence Fello more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * University of Tartu athletes were successful at the European Universities Rowing Championship * University of Tartu athletes at the European Universities Rowing Championship. Author: European University Sports Association At the Rowing Championship of the European University Sports Association (EUSA Rowing 2026), held in Zagreb, Croatia, from 6 to 9 August, University of Tartu athletes represented the university with distinction, achieving excellent resul more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 1 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Vice Chancellor elected as University Alliance Chair * ARU Vice Chancellor Professor Roderick Watkins is the new Chair of University Alliance Professor Roderick Watkins, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), has been appointed Chair of University Alliance (UA), leading the organisation as it continues to champion the role of professional and technical universities in driving economic growth, skills development, research and innovation acro more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 31 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Woman leader leaves lasting mark on ICT Research and Innovation * With Women's Month celebrations across South Africa drawing to an end, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recognises and celebrates one of its dedicated women leaders, Dr Agnieta Pretorius, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Research and Innovation. Dr Pretorius, Assistant Dean Now serving her th more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 31 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Women's Month honour for arts leader who advances equality, social justice and academic excellence * Few academic leaders have shaped education, scholarship and social advocacy as consistently as Prof Nalini Moodley. With more than three decades of experience and a career dedicated to gender equality, mentorship and the transformative power of the arts, she continues to influence both higher education and society, most recently using the Dr  more PR