BURNABY, British Columbia, Sept. 3 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Fake doctor reviews trusted more than real ones, SFU study finds * by Robyn Stubbs Fake clinician reviews are often seen as more trustworthy and helpful than genuine ones, according to a Simon Fraser University study. New research reveals fraudulent clinician reviews often seem more credible because they include richer personal health details that real patients are reluctant sharing publicly. Researchers say these detailed narratives exploit  more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Sept. 2 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * A gamma-ray observatory of the highest calibre * The green light has been given for an ambitious astrophysics project: a new gamma-ray observatory is currently being built and is due to be completed by 2031 - with one site in the Earth's northern hemisphere and one in the southern hemisphere. A German consortium comprising two Max Planck Institutes, a Helmholtz Centre and seven German universities, including the Julius-Maximilians-Universitat W more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 3 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Back to campus: Valerie Plante returns to UdeM as a guest expert The former mayor of Montreal, who served from 2017 to 2025 and is a graduate of UdeM, will lecture and mentor in the Faculty of Arts and Science's Maison des affaires publiques et internationales. - Valerie Plante, Montreal's first woman mayor, has been out of politics for several months now, but after taking a professional break, writing a novel and hel more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 2 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Caterina Biscari to receive the Government of Catalonia's Gold Medal * Caterina Biscari, director of the Alba Synchrotron and lecturer in the Department of Physics at the UAB, will be awarded the Gold Medal of the Generalitat, the highest distinction awarded by the Government of Catalonia. Biscari will receive the award on 8 September in an official ceremony in which the chef Ferran Adria will also be honoured with the award. Biscari is an  more PR

CRANFIELD, England, Sept. 3 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield shortlisted in the 2026 Times Higher Education Awards * Cranfield University has been shortlisted for 'Specialist Institution of the Year' in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. Known as 'the Oscars of Higher Education', the THE Awards recognise excellence in the sector by highlighting exceptional teaching, research, collaborations and impacts shown by institutions from across the UK and Ireland. As the UK's leading specialis more PR

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines, Sept. 3 -- Bicol University issued the following news: * * * Daraga LGU seals 2 MOAs with BU to drive ICT, Startup Ecosystem in Albay Formalizing joint initiatives on innovation governance, startup ecosystem development, and information and communications technology (ICT) capacity-building for the municipality of Daraga, Bicol University (BU) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Daraga, Albay sealed two separate Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) at the Conference Room, BU Executive Office, on August 24, 2026. The t more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 3 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Diversity protects forests from climate extremes * A mixed forest containing coniferous and deciduous trees New research has found that tree species diversity can play a crucial role in protecting forests from the growing threat of extreme climate events. The study analysed data from 88,116 separate forest plots across the United States to investigate the impact caused by "compound climate extremes", which is when events such as drought and extreme he more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 3 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * DNA testing shows what's really in WA fish and chip shop 'shark' fillets * Shark products sold at Western Australian fish and chip shops are often labelled too ambiguously or, in some cases, mislabelled, leaving consumers not knowing which species they are buying, new Murdoch University research shows. Using DNA testing, researchers from Murdoch University's Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems, Environmental and Conservation Sciences, in collaboration wi more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 3 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Double degree of family pride for Curtin mother and son duo * A mother and son have crossed the stage at Curtin University's graduation ceremonies this week, marking a memorable family milestone and a multi-generational reminder of the transformative power of education. Career midwife and mother-of-three Nicole Freeman graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing and Midwifery) in the same week her 22-year-old son, Oliver, achieved a Bachelor of Laws  more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 3 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * ERC grant to advance precision predictions in particle physics * Dr Yannick Ulrich, a research fellow in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, has been awarded a EUR1.5 million European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant to improve predictions for several important experiments in particle physics. Dr Ulrich will use the five-year grant to develop new theoretical tools for experiments operating at the Precision and Intensity Frontiers o more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 3 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * ERC Starting Grant for RUG researcher Henk van Waarde University of Groningen researcher Henk van Waarde, working at the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Bernoulli Institute has received an ERC Starting Grant. These grants of the European Research Council (ERC) each amount to 1.5 million euro and apply for a period of five years. The grants are intended for excellent researchers and aim to stimulate pioneering research in Europe. En more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * ERC Starting Grant for Tom Beneke * Through its Starting Grants, the European Research Council (ERC) supports talented early-career researchers who can demonstrate an outstanding track record and an excellent new research idea. This is precisely the case for molecular biologist Dr Tom Beneke (35) from the Biozentrum at the University of Wurzburg. The ERC has awarded him one of its EUR1.5 million grants to further advance his research on Leishm more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 3 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * ERC Starting Grants for research into language acquisition, young planets and more * Four researchers at Radboud University will receive a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). They will receive a grant of rougly 1.5 million euros, which will allow them to form their own research groups and expand on their research. ERC Starting Grants are awarded annually to talented young scientists with more than two but less than seven years of more PR

NASINU, Fiji, Sept. 3 -- Fiji National University issued the following news: * * * FNU and Ministry of Agriculture Team Up to Grow Fiji's Agricultural Future The Fiji National University (FNU) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways strengthened their partnership yesterday, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Ministry's headquarters in Raiwaqa. The Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Honourable Tomasi Tunabuna, said the partnership would bring together the Ministry's practical experience and FNU's teachi more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 4 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Four Manchester academics become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences Experts recognized for their significant contributions to social science and their work addressing major societal challenges Written by: Joe Stafford The Academy of Social Sciences has elected four experts from The University of Manchester as Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to social science, highlighting the relevance of the social scienc more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 3 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * From AI authoritarianism to melting glaciers: EU grants launch new research projects * Researchers at the University of Southampton have been awarded nearly EUR7.5 million from the European Research Council (ERC) to launch four exciting new research projects. ERC Starting Grants support early-career researchers to lead independent projects, build research teams and establish themselves as leaders in their fields. Political scientist Dr Daniel more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Teenage Kicks: Why Australian youth culture must be preserved From the rock 'n' roll and punk scenes, milk bars and schoolies, surfies, skaters, ravers and the modern-day Eshay, generations of young Australians have been creating culture, but much of it risks disappearing from the historical record. A new archive dedicated to Australian youth culture could help unlock a richer, more inclusive national history, according to research from Griffith more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Warmer waters, pest species and habitat loss major threats to small, rare freshwater fish in Tropical North One of Australia's most comprehensive assessments of endemic, rare or threatened freshwater fish has found numerous species were severely at risk of extinction due to multiple threats including habitat loss, invasive species and warmer waters. The species facing the highest risk was the diminutive Daintree rainbowfish (Cairnsichthys bitaen more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 3 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Growing tensions between AI and the World Wide Web * The way people are finding information online could be entering a new phase, as website providers like Cloudflare push back again AI systems that collect and summarise content. RMIT experts say this shift could have significant implications for content creators, website operators and the quality of information available online. Dr Dana McKay, Associate Profess more PR

JERUSALEM, Israel, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem issued the following news: * * * Never-Before-Seen Woven Structure That Forms Naturally Inside a Crystal Discovered Discovery reveals a new type of organization in materials and expands our understanding of how complex structures emerge in nature - For the first time, scientists have observed a three-dimensional woven structure forming naturally inside a crystal, revealing a previously unknown way in which matter can organize itself. Published in Light: Science & Ap more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Sept. 2 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * Hip-hop to connect students with Shakespeare * To be, or not to be? Shakespeare's famous question from Hamlet has resonated with audiences for centuries. But for many educators today, the bigger question is how to keep Shakespeare relevant in Australian classrooms. With International Literacy Day on 8 September, that question is particularly timely. University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researcher Dr Charlie Thomson believes student more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Sept. 3 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Ice loss in the Antarctic: Numerous blind spots * #Geographers at FAU involved in international study - a lack of data hampers reliable prediction of rising global sea levels The ice mass in the Antarctic is an important indicator for rising sea levels triggered by climate change. In spite of numerous research projects and permanent satellite observation, however, there is a lack of data required to accurately predict ice loss. This is more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 2 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Irritability, anxiety and negative thought patterns in ADHD associated with increased depression risk * Irritability, anxiety and negative thought patterns in children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) could help explain why these individuals are more likely to develop depression later in life. A new study by the Wolfson Centre at Cardiff University investigating links between ADHD and depression has shown that underlying fact more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Is Our Personality Written in Our Genes? A New Study Provides New Clues * Author: Pirjo Mottus The DNA of two randomly selected people is approximately 99.9% identical. However, differences in the remaining 0.1% of the genome influence many individual traits, including appearance, disease risk, and the body's response to medications. A study by researchers at the University of Tartu found that this small amount of genetic variation may also be linked to sev more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 2 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * It is all systems go for official launch of TUTRoD * Researchers at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will soon have a powerful new platform to share, preserve and showcase their research data when the TUT Research Data Repository (TUTRoD) officially launches in October. Members of the TUT Research Data Repository (TUTRoD) task team participated in a two-day workshop to advance the development and implementation of the platform ahead  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Kasper Elm Heintz receives grant from the European Research Council * DTU Associate Professor Kasper Elm Heintz, DTU Space, receives an ERC Starting Grant. Patrick Kirk Langschwager The European Research Council has awarded Kasper Elm Heintz an ERC Starting Grant of EUR 1.4 million. ERC Starting Grants are awarded to some of Europe's most promising early-career researchers, enabling them to build their own research teams and pursue gro more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 2 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Ketamine and psychotherapy show promise as a combined treatment for chronic neuropathic pain * Combining ketamine and psychotherapy is a safe and feasible treatment with promising benefits for people experiencing chronic neuropathic pain, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital, the University of Toronto and York University. Neuropathic pain occurs when nerves are damaged or compressed, leading to chronic pain. Symptoms may var more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 3 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Key differences in bowel cancer before 50 * One of Australia's largest real world studies of younger adults with advanced bowel cancer has identified important differences between cancers diagnosed before and after the age of 50, which could help doctors tailor treatments for younger adults more effectively. The new study, led by Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre, and published in the prestigious Medical Journal of Australia, analysed dat more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * Healthy ageing shaped by more varied biology than previously thought Molecular changes of ageing are far more unique than previously thought, meaning two healthy individuals of identical age can experience significantly different ageing journeys. - A new study, led by researchers at King's College London and the most comprehensive molecular study of aging to date, demonstrates for the first time that genetic factors and environmental influences cont more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * Researchers create clinical tool that can diagnose 'broken heart' syndrome Researchers have created a tool that can diagnose Takotsubo syndrome - otherwise known as 'broken heart syndrome' - that may avoid unnecessary invasive procedures in some patients. Takotsubo syndrome is an acute heart condition that primarily affects postmenopausal women and is often triggered by severe emotional or physical stress. It accounts for around 4% of all patients with a sus more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * Researchers identify potential new target to delay preterm birth Research has identified a potential new target for preventing preterm labour. - Scientists have found that targeting a particular group of proteins in the uterus muscle (myometrium) can suppress human uterine contractions in laboratory studies and delay preterm birth in a preclinical model. The findings, published today in Communications Medicine, highlight a potential future avenue f more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * King's to co-lead international 'smart grid' research centre to tackle energy security King's College London and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will establish and co-lead a new centre to research and develop smart grids in Hong Kong. The establishment of the InnoHK Research Centre for Intelligent GRID and Energy Technologies (InnoHK I-GET) was announced at a press briefing at PolyU today. The new multidisciplinary team will span over 34 global  more PR

LEEDS, England, Sept. 2 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Leeds Beckett collaboration expands to drive smarter, more sustainable manufacturing * The 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), part-funded by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) through Innovate UK, will see LBU business and data science experts work with Ardent to develop an intelligent business system to improve operational efficiency, support growth, and enable data-driven decision-making. Ardent Limited is a specialist supplier of fire protect more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Sept. 3 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan University's world-leading scholar in AI and computer vision, Prof Jean-Michel Morel elected Foreign Member of the Luxembourg Academy of Sciences and Arts * Prof Jean-Michel Morel, Chair Professor of the Division of Industrial Data Science at Lingnan University, has been elected a Foreign Member of the Luxembourg Academy of Sciences and Arts (LASA). The honour recognises his pioneering research extending from mathematical foundations to image more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 2 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough University's Centre for Olympic Studies formally recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Studies Centre * The accreditation places LUCOS among a worldwide network of 87 university-based initiatives dedicated to advancing the understanding of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games through research, teaching, publications and international academic conferences. As part of the IOC Olympic Studies and Rese more PR

GUELPH, Ontario, Sept. 3 -- The University of Guelph posted the following news release: * * * Meet U of G's First Schulich Leaders * Canada's largest undergraduate STEM scholarships support entrepreneurial-minded students Learning how to put AI to use for the greater good and helping Canadian farmers with food sustainability are the goals of two Schulich Leaders who will begin their journeys at the University of Guelph this fall. Aryan Thakur will pursue computer engineering and Matteo Volpini will study agriculture with the support of Sc more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 3 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Millions of people living in poverty rely on seagrass meadows for survival, study finds * A major new study co-led by researchers at Swansea University has revealed that seagrass meadows provide a vital safety net for millions of people living in poverty across the Indo-Pacific region. The research found that at least 18 million people living in poverty fish in seagrass meadows across the Indo-Pacific. Of these, around 6.5 million are entirely dependent on the h more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 3 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Monash experts join $18.8M national effort to breach the blood-brain barrier in brain cancer fight Researchers from Monash University are joining an $18.8 million national project to develop a new generation of drugs capable of breaching the blood-brain barrier to treat deadly brain cancers. Funded by the Medical Research Future Fund's (MRFF) Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative, the collaboration will create an accelerated pathway to clinical tri more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 2 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * More trees are needed to cool down European cities in heatwaves - but they must be planted nearer to homes * Heatwaves claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people in Europe's capital cities this summer, as they experienced record temperatures. In London, emergency wards filled with elderly patients injured after fainting in the heat. Meanwhile, the dry weather created subsidence and left homes with cracks. In Paris temperatures exceeded more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 2 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * New centre to transform mental health for Australian boys and men * One in five Australian men experiences mental illness each year, and suicide remains the leading cause of death for men aged 15 to 44, claiming seven lives every day. With the impacts felt most acutely by vulnerable and marginalised boys and men, researchers are calling for urgent action to better understand, prevent and respond to men's mental health challenges. Now, a new Flinders Un more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 4 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Leading expert to support the next wave of data and AI innovation Professor Ashmita Randhawa has been announced as the first ever Director of Policy and Skills for the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD). A biomedical engineer turned social scientist, Ashmita has also been appointed as Professor of Practice at Newcastle University. She has spent the last two decades working in roles that span product development, academic research on skill more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 3 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * PNU and EduHK renew agreement in academic collaboration The Philippine Normal University (PNU), the National Center for Teacher Education, and The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) have renewed their academic collaboration agreement, reaffirming their longstanding partnership and strengthening opportunities for joint research, academic exchange, training, and institutional cooperation. EdUHK has been a partner of PNU in advancing academic a more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 3 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * PNU-REB maintains national standing with PHREB Level 1 Accreditation extension As part of its commitment to uphold ethical standards in academic research, the Philippine Normal University - Research Ethics Board (PNU-REB) has officially been granted an extension of its Level 1 Accreditation by the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) until May 7, 2027. This extension underscores the PNU-REB's operational efficiency and adherence to natio more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 3 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and HKSI sign MoU to jointly advance sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in the advancement of sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy in Hong Kong. With the 20th Asian Games and 5th Asian Para Games approachin more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 2 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and HKSI sign MoU to jointly advance sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in the advancement of sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy in Hong Kong. With the 20th Asian Games and 5th Asian Para Games approaching, bot more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 3 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU launches InnoHK I-GET to build intelligent grid for carbon-neutral future * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has officially established the InnoHK Research Centre for Intelligent GRID and Energy Technologies (InnoHK I-GET). Joining "SEAM@InnoHK", the third cluster under the Hong Kong SAR Government's InnoHK research platform, InnoHK I-GET is the only InnoHK initiative dedicated to power grid technology. Based in Hong Kong, i more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 3 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU secures first-time win of the First Prize at HICOOL 2026, while also holding the PIIRS Beijing roadshow to deepen I&T matching between Hong Kong and Jing-Jin-Ji region The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) led 15 PolyU startups to participate in the HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition (HICOOL 2026), held in Beijing from 26 to 29 August. Spanning diverse technology fields such as beam-sc more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 2 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU secures first-time win of the First Prize at HICOOL 2026, while also holding the PIIRS Beijing roadshow to deepen I&T matching between Hong Kong and Jing-Jin-Ji region * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) led 15 PolyU startups to participate in the HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition (HICOOL 2026), held in Beijing from 26 to 29 August. Spanning diverse technology fields such as beam-scanning more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Professor Arun Kumar Singh explores how to build safe and data-efficient learning robots in his inaugural lecture * Author: Silver Gutmann On Wednesday, 16 September at 16:15, Arun Kumar Singh, Professor of Motion Planning, at the University of Tartu, will give his inaugural lecture titled "Beyond Scaling: Building Safe and Data-Efficient Learning Robots" in the White Hall of the UT Museum. The lecture will be in English and the event will be streamed live  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary academic awarded Euros1.5 million grant to tackle inequalities in higher education A Queen Mary University of London academic has received a prestigious Euros1.5 million European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant for a major new research project investigating inequalities in access to higher education. - The 2026 funding round attracted 4,807 applications, including 1,575 in Social Sciences and Humanities, with 421 grants awarded. E more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Chimpanzees have accents too, study finds A study by Queen Mary University of London finds that young chimpanzees develop dialect, providing a new way of understanding ontogenetic evolution. - A study has found that young chimpanzees develop distinct population-specific vocal patterns as they mature (ontogeny), challenging the long-held assumption that their calls are inflexible and determined solely by genetics. Led by Doctoral research more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Dolphin-feeding tourism contributes to predicted dolphin decline Feeding wild dolphins is among the causes of a predicted radical decline in a bottlenose dolphin population off Bunbury, Western Australia, a QUT-led international research team has found. * Study of humans feeding bottlenose dolphins in Bunbury, WA found that the practice doubles the probability of extinction of this population over the next 100 years. * Humans more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 3 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Researchers help people detect AI faces * Researchers at the University of Southampton have come up with a way to help people spot AI-generated faces. They've developed a short training programme that improves people's ability to distinguish between real, human faces and those generated by AI software. A study, published in the journal Computers in Human Behaviour, shows that the training was still effective 20 days later. AI has developed  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 2 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Researchers investigate complex impact of mental health discussions on TikTok * Researchers have revealed the complex ways in which social media users engage with mental health and ADHD content on platforms like TikTok, with both positive and potentially negative impacts for users. Led by Dr Katie Saunders from Keele University's School of Medicine, the paper published in the Journal of Social Media Research outlines the different ways users on TikTok enga more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 2 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * RMIT and Scape by The Living Company announce landmark development above State Library Station * RMIT University and Scape (part of The Living Company) have announced one of the most significant investments in Melbourne, committing more than $270 million combined to establish the State Library Exchange. Positioned directly above the new State Library train station, this flagship development will leverage the con more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 3 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * RRU Research Chair explores Indigenous economic self-determination * Learn more about the School of Business. For Tasha Brooks, the most important research questions come from the communities that will benefit from the answers. They start with questions like: Why are Indigenous Nations that are leading transformative work in governance, education and law facing barriers to economic development? And what would it take to build economic systems  more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Sept. 3 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * SISSA: EUR1.2 million ERC Grant for physicist Gabriel Cuomo to explore new frontiers of physics * Gabriel Francisco Cuomo, a physicist at SISSA, has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant worth EUR1.2 million for his theoretical physics project, Extended Probes in Quantum Field Theory: from Impurities to Confining Strings. The announcement was made today by the European Research Council ( more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Sept. 3 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * SLSU Highlights Research and Extension Accomplishments During ViCARP's 2026 DOST-PCAARRD Outstanding Program Award Validation Southern Leyte State University Hinungan Campus (SLSU-HC) showcases its significant contributions to research, innovation, and extension during the 2026 Outstanding Program Award Field Validation Activity of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research a more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 2 -- Saint Mary's University posted the following news: * * * Sobey School research secures $219,000 SSHRC Grant to tackle Canada's productivity challenge * Saint Mary's University's Sobey School of Business continues to advance high-impact, policy-relevant research with a major national funding success. Dr. Mohammad Rahaman, Canada Research Chair in International Finance and Competitiveness, has been awarded a prestigious Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada Insight Grant valued at  more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Solaride to compete at the 24-hour solar car race in Belgium * Author: Solaride On 19 September, Solaride's solar car will compete at the iLumen European Solar Challenge, the largest solar car race in Europe, held at Circuit Zolder in Belgium. Solar car teams from around the world will gather in Belgium to test not only the reliability and energy efficiency of their vehicles but also their teams' strategic capabilities. Estonia will be represented by Solar more PR

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Sept. 3 -- The University of the Fraser Valley posted the following news: * * * Stacy Kirpichova named UFV director of communications * Stacy Kirpichova is the new director of communications at the University of the Fraser Valley, leading the team responsible for internal and external communication, media relations, storytelling and issues management. Many people at UFV will already be familiar with Stacy. She joined the university as associate director of communications in April 2025 and took on the director  more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Sept. 3 -- Ritsumeikan University posted the following news: * * * Sulfur-Reducing Mechanism of Bacterial Selenoprotein Discovered * Bacterial enzyme uses a unique selenium-sulfur-heme catalytic center to reduce polysulfides during elemental sulfur respiration Geobacter sulfurreducens derives energy from elemental sulfur, but the molecular mechanism has remained unknown. Researchers at Ritsumeikan University identified MccSep, a novel selenium-containing multiheme enzyme that functions as a polysulfide reductase. Through ge more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 4 -- Technological University Dublin issued the following news: * * * TU Dublin Welcomes Malaysian Delegation to Explore Collaboration Opportunities TU Dublin was delighted to welcome a delegation from the Embassy of Malaysia in Dublin and Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) to the Grangegorman campus. Led by H.E. Ambassador Sharon Swee Peng Peng Ho, the delegation met with Dr Deirdre Lillis, President of TU Dublin, and staff from across the University to explore opportunities for strategic collaboration across  more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Sept. 4 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Delivering fashion education across borders Italy is renowned for its fashion heritage, design culture and luxury manufacturing industry, supported by an exceptional network of fashion houses and skilled craftspeople. Meanwhile, the UK's approach to creative education is recognised for encouraging experimentation, critical thinking and independent research. Together, these complementary strengths provide students with a broader perspective on the more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 3 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Ten ERC Starting Grants awarded to TUM researchers * EU funding for projects in life sciences, mathematics, medicine, and quantum science How are human well-being and the health of the natural environment connected? Can the progressive physical impairments caused by multiple sclerosis be halted? How can we ensure that encryption remains secure against attacks by quantum computers? These are just three of the questions being explored in research  more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Sept. 2 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * The hidden mathematics behind innovation: Italy and China meet in Trieste * How does a mathematical idea move from basic research into real-world applications? And what kind of relationships need to exist for knowledge produced in universities and research centres to translate into innovation and address society's needs? These are some of the questions at the heart of the public round more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 2 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * The private school market serving international secondary students in Ontario has grown * This article was originally published in The Conversation by Professor Laura Perry, Murdoch University; Olivia Johnston, Edith Cowan University; Roopa Desai Trilokekar, York University, Canada; and Sue Winton, York University, Canada. The private secondary education market for international students in Ontario is growing quickly, yet a lack of regulation raises concern ab more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Sept. 3 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * The shape of thought: a new edition of Trieste Next * What does it mean to think? How does an idea come about? How much of our way of knowing depends on the brain, and how much on our interactions with the environment, other human beings and technology? And what has changed now that artificial intelligence has become part of the processes through which we generate knowledge, make decis more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 3 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Three UofG social scientists welcomed as Academy of Social Science Fellows * Three UofG social scientists have been elected to the Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship 2026. Joining the autumn cohort of 74 outstanding social scientists are Simon Joss, Professor of Urban Futures and Head of School of Social & Political Sciences; Charlotte Pearson, Professor of Social Policy; and Eugenio Proto, Alec Cairncross Chair in Applied Economics and Econometrics more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 2 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Three-part webinar series empower women through technology, wellness and financial wisdom * August, a month dedicated to celebrating women's achievements and advancing gender empowerment, provided an ideal platform for innovation, leadership and personal growth at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on TUT's Polokwane Campus. In the course of the month, a three-part Women's Month webinar series brought together ac more PR

GUELPH, Ontario, Sept. 3 -- The University of Guelph posted the following news release: * * * Top Students Receive U of G Entrance Scholarships * Meet the University of Guelph students receiving top entrance awards for the 2026-27 school year Thirteen incoming University of Guelph undergraduate students have received top entrance awards recognizing their academic and community contributions. Six students have received President's Scholarships in honour of their high school achievements, leadership abilities and citizenship activities. T more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 3 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TU/e opens anniversary year with a call for more engineers, greater European resolve and fewer regulations Meanwhile, the university is working to build a future-proof and agile organization. - Eindhoven University of Technology has opened the new academic year with a clear message: Europe needs to act faster to maintain its economic and technological position. During the opening of its 70th anniversary year, there was a call on the D more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 3 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Two Northumbria professors elected Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences * Two leading academics from Northumbria University have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the social sciences and to tackling major societal challenges. Professor Elliott Johnson, Professor of Public Policy and Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, and Professor Nicola Wake, Profe more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 3 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM organises international symposium on artificial intelligence and brain sciences * The Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Brain Sciences (IAIBS) at the University of Macau (UM) organised the 1st International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Brain Sciences, bringing together leading scholars and experts from around the world to exchange ideas on the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and brain sciences. Aiming to promote inter more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 3 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM research team discovers novel anti-ageing mechanism of scorpion venom-derived peptide * A research team led by Professor Henry Kwok Hang Fai in the Faculty of Medicine (FMD) at the University of Macau (UM) has achieved a breakthrough in antioxidant and anti-ageing research. The team discovered M6, a peptide derived from scorpion venom which not only significantly reduces apoptosis induced by oxidative damage in cell models, but also extends lifespan, enhanc more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL academics awarded prestigious EU grants Four UCL academics have been awarded European Research Council Starting Grants to support research in areas including cell therapies, incense trees, metacognition and the universe's oldest galaxies. - Four UCL academics have been awarded European Research Council Starting Grants to support research in areas including cell therapies, incense trees, metacognition and the universe's oldest galaxies. They are more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Breast cancer survivors could avoid lifelong heart medication Many breast cancer survivors whose treatment caused problems with their heart function can safely stop medication after their heart recovers, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. - The trial, which was funded by the British Heart Foundation, involved 90 women who had recovered from heart problems caused by a specific type of breast cancer treatment. Most were in their 40s and more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Urine test identifies more than 9 in 10 bladder cancers, clinical study finds Study of 964 patients across seven NHS sites found GALEAS Bladder detected every muscle-invasive bladder cancer in the study - More than 9 in 10 patients who had bladder cancer were picked up through a non-invasive urine test after urgent referral, a new study finds. The study led by the University of Birmingham and Nonacus Ltd has worked with 964 patients acro more PR

CHICHESTER, England, Sept. 4 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: * * * Research partnership champions support for children with neuromotor disabilities A partnership between the University of Chichester and Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (DVLCC) has produced significant research findings in its first six months, highlighting the benefits of early intervention support for young children with neuromotor disabilities and their families. The project, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is now recruiting famil more PR

DUNDEE, Scotland, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Dundee issued the following news release: * * * Improved practices identified to strengthen criminal investigations Undocumented conversations, inconsistent terminology, and exposure to unnecessary contextual information can undermine the integrity of criminal investigations, a University of Dundee-led study has found. - Research from the Horizon Europe-funded Clarus Project, spearheaded by Dundee experts, has highlighted how better communication can reduce bias, strengthen transparen more PR

NORWICH, England, Sept. 4 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * New UEA spinout Nascent Therapeutics secures investment to advance revolutionary treatment for age-related conditions A spinout company from the University of East Anglia (UEA) is developing a revolutionary new approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and other age-related conditions. Nascent Therapeutics was founded by Professor Stuart Rushworth, Director of Metabolic Health at Norwich Medical School, alongside the School's Dean and more PR

NORWICH, England, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Scientists uncover shared biology behind profound fatigue in five major illnesses A shared biological secret that helps explain chronic exhaustion in conditions including long Covid and PTSD has been discovered by researchers at the University of East Anglia and Oxford BioDynamics. A new paper published today in the Journal of Translational Medicine reveals striking biological similarities between five major illnesses which until now have la more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 4 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Heathrow expansion incompatible with UK legal climate targets, major report finds * New analysis finds that a third runway at Heathrow would blow a hole in the UK's ability to meet legally binding climate targets. * The case for aviation expansion hinges on sustainable aviation fuels and greenhouse gas removals but there is currently no evidence that these technologies can support the scale of expansion envisaged by the government. more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Lab-grown tumours could speed up cancer cures * Sophisticated lab-grown tumours could help fast-track the search for new cancer treatments while reducing reliance on animal testing. * The models recreate key features of tumours in the lab, offering a potentially quicker way to study how cancers grow and spread. - A review by University of Manchester scientists says sophisticated lab-grown tumours could help fast-track the search  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSrep) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Research exposes barriers for First Nations people with disability in justice system New research from the University of Melbourne's BlakAbility team has found disability among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the criminal justice system is often overlooked or misunderstood, leading to behaviours being punished rather than supported. The national report, Barriers Within Bars (https://www.ndrp.org.au/report-barriers-within-ba more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * New disease gene discovery provides answers to families University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka researchers have helped identify the cause of a previously unrecognised neurodevelopmental disorder. Dr Meghan Mulligan, of the Department of Biochemistry, says the finding has given people around the world an answer to the source of their family member's neurological condition. "Neurodevelopment depends on precise orchestration of the d more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * New species of ancient marine creature discovered Scientists believed there were only two species of hornerid bryozoans in Aotearoa New Zealand, but new research shows several more have been secretly evolving and thriving in the nation's southern waters. Bryozoans are small, usually hidden, invertebrate marine creatures which have existed for more than 250 million years. Known for their lace-like skeletons, they are important structur more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Sept. 4 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth Professor elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Professor Jia Liu, Director of the University of Portsmouth's Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Finance, has received the prestigious award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the social sciences and to tackling major societal challenges - Jia Liu, a Professor of Accounting and Finance from the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Portsmouth, has be more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * Australia lacks evidence on GenAI in schools, landmark global review finds Major analysis reveals urgent need for Australian research into growing use of GenAI in classrooms and among young people - A global review of 271 studies from more than 45 countries has found Australia has little local evidence to guide decisions about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in schools, prompting researchers to call for a major expansion of Australian researc more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * University of Tartu researchers advise the government on creating a safe digital environment * Author: Carl-Robert Kagge/Riigikantselei On 31 August, Prime Minister Kristen Michal convened a government advisory board of digital safety experts, including five researchers from the University of Tartu, who advocate evidence-based solutions. Social media platforms play a significant role in the worsening of young people's mental health. As a result, several co more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Racism register wins federal government backing An independent, Indigenous-led platform to report incidents of racism and discrimination against First Nations people will receive an up to $2 million boost from the Australian Government. - The Call It Out register, led by UTS's Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research in partnership with the National Justice Project is the only national, Indigenous-led collection of such data.  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Research centres of excellence to improve health outcomes New $3 million health research centres will advance how new medical therapies and technologies are evaluated in a rapidly changing world, and how holistic approaches can improve the lives of people living with cancer. UTS health experts will play key roles in bringing two new research centres to life, with both winning $3 million over five years in NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence f more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick professor elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences * Professor Lena Rethel has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of her outstanding contribution to social science. Lena Rethel, Professor of International Political Economy in Warwick's Department of Politics and International Studies, is among 74 leading social scientists elected to the Academy's Fellowship this autumn. Profe more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Researchers warn 'digital detox' in schools may do more harm than good Researchers and child advocacy leaders urge governments to focus on quality screen use, not screen time, in schools - More than 85 leading Australian experts and organisations are urging governments to shift the debate from screen time to screen use in schools, warning that blanket restrictions risk undermining learning, digital literacy and educational equity. The c more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 3 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW researchers secure major share of record government investment in solar Emma Blake UNSW Sydney academics have been awarded $64.8 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for 12 different solar projects. Researchers from UNSW's Engineering and Science faculties have been granted the bulk of a $105.6 million investment by ARENA in Australia's next wave of solar innovation. ARENA almost doubled its grant allocation for Ul more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 3 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Connor Proudfoot winner of the Vliegenthart Thesis Prize 2025 During the Opening of the Academic Year, Connor Proudfoot received the Vliegenthart Thesis Prize 2025 for his Master's thesis. He wrote the thesis entitled Vocal complexity in a social bird of prey (Gyps rueppelli) for the Master's program in Animal Behaviour. Connor has conducted research into the interaction between Ruppell's vultures, their conspecifics, and their eggs. It is a well-writte more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 3 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Interoceptive Perception in Somatic Symptom Disorder A recent study, in collaboration with Altrecht Psychosomatics Eikenboom, investigated whether interoceptive perception (the ability to perceive internal bodily stimuli) is different in people with somatic symptom disorder. Patients rated whether their heart rate was slower or faster than a series of tones. In addition, they filled in questions about their interoceptive sensitivity. Patients were not  more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 3 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Violence against women linked to child deaths, global study finds * Children whose mothers experience violence from a partner have a higher chance of dying before their fifth birthday, according to a major international study led by Curtin University. The research found intimate partner violence was linked to a greater risk of babies and young children dying, highlighting how preventing violence against women could also help save children's lives. Publ more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Sept. 2 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Voice production: Understanding how the human voice works * #FAU researchers investigate the internal structure of vocal cords How do our voices generate sound? Even though we use our voices every day, this has been the subject of very little research up to now. In the "Structure2Sound" project, researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) hope to discover more about the internal structure of our vocal cords.  more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick researcher awarded prestigious ERC Starting Grant to explore how we might control chemical reactions with mirrors * The EUR2 million project, led by Dr. Adam Wright at the University of Warwick, is set to investigate one of chemistry's strangest recent discoveries: that reactions can behave differently simply when taking place between two mirrors. Over the past decade, researchers around the world have reported that placing molecules in more PR