AALTO, Finland, Sept. 4 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * From deep space to dental care: Product Development Project creates value across industries From space technology to healthcare, PdP helps companies explore ideas, solve complex challenges and find new talent through multidisciplinary collaboration. - For 30 years, Aalto Design Factory's Product Development Project (PdP) has brought students from business, design and technology together to solve real-world industry challenges. Its multidisciplinary format more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, Sept. 4 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * Savings Groups That Could Save Mothers Every December in Tanzania, some husbands suddenly become a little more loving towards their wives. There is a reason. This is when many women return from Village Community Banks (VICOBA) meetings with the savings they have built throughout the year. These self-managed savings and lending groups, typically made up of 25-30 community members, help low-income communities, particularly women excluded from formal banking, ac more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI and media dialogue highlights women's critical leadership role * Questions about who builds artificial intelligence, whose voices it amplifies and how women can influence its future sparked thought-provoking discussions during TUT and the Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) Coded for Equality: Women, AI and the New Media Landscape dialogue, which highlighted opportunities for women to lead, innovate and shape the futu more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 4 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * AI sign-language translation research shortlisted for THE Awards 2026 * Professor Richard Bowden and Signapse.ai have been shortlisted in the category Knowledge Exchange / Transfer Initiative of the Year in the THE Awards 2026 for Deaf-centred AI innovation. The achievement recognises the University's work to ensure our artificial intelligence (AI) research is delivering real-world impact. By powering instant Sign Language translation, we're dir more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 4 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Andrew King elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences * Research that has reshaped housing policy and practice for LGBTQ+ people, reaching over 100 social housing providers across the UK and contributing to the development of LGBTQ+ inclusive housing for older people, has earned Professor Andrew King election as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor King is Associate Dean (Doctoral College) in the Faculty of Arts, Busines more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Annual Women in Innovation and Leadership dialogue tackles workplace power and purpose * Women in Innovation and Leadership hosted the annual dialogue at the CSIR International Convention Centre on 28 August 2026 under the theme "Leadership Beyond the Unknown: Women Redefining Work, Power and Purpose". The dialogue, a collaboration between the Tshwane University of Technology and the City of Tshwane, featured speakers from academia and the p more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 4 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Research partnership with Jesmonite will create a low-carbon building material * Partnership between Aston University and Jesmonite Ltd will develop low-carbon alternatives to cement using their world-leading acrylic polymers * Project will incorporate biochar into materials which are used by artists, designers and architects and sold worldwide * The new material will provide a low-carbon alternative cladding for the construction sector. - A three-year part more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 4 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Call to right a historic wrong against Scotland's first working-class martyrs * A petition has been launched to right a centuries-old injustice ahead of the 240th anniversary of the massacre of 18th century Scottish workers protesting wage cuts. On 3 September 1787, striking weavers marched through Glasgow to protest a 25% cut in their wages. The British Army's 39th Regiment of Foot fired on the demonstration, killing six individuals. Through this act more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * GITES Explores AI, Equity and the Future of Teacher Education In an effort to bridge the digital divide, define AI literacy for educators, generate policy recommendations on AI ethics and literacy, and establish networks that leverage technology to reduce educational inequalities, the Global Institute for Teacher Education and Society (GITES) successfully hosted the GITES 2026 Symposium at the Granger Bay Campus recently. Under t more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 4 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * New communication pathways emerge from Massey and Mahindra partnership A delegation from Mahindra University recently visited the university's Pukeahu Wellington and Manawatu campuses to explore opportunities for students, academics and research collaboration. - New opportunities for students and academics are taking shape through a partnership between Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University and Mahindra University in Hyderabad, India. On more PR

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU engineer paves way for the future of smart and powerful fabrics New high-tech fabrics could soon mean that wearing sports clothing will be like "having a smartwatch across your whole body", according to an innovative engineer from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU). Dr Hafiz Muhammad Asad Ali is part of an international research team examining how flexible supercapacitors could be incorporated into sports clothing, allowing fabrics to sto more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 4 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * ERC Starting Grants for Julius Huijts and Sara Giarrusso The research of two TU/e scientists has been rewarded with a prestigious ERC Starting Grant of 1.5 million euros each. Two promising young TU/e researchers, Sara Giarrusso and Julius Huijts, have each been awarded a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). The prestigious grant will enable them to launch their research projects, aimed at gaining a deeper understan more PR

NASINU, Fiji, Sept. 4 -- Fiji National University issued the following news: * * * FNU Convenes National Dialogue to Strengthen Response to Gender-Based Violence Despite four decades of legislation, policies and more than $140 million invested in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), Fiji continues to record one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. This has prompted researchers, policymakers, traditional leaders, and service providers to ask a difficult but necessary question - Is the national response working? That question took more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 4 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Fontys and TU/e launch a unique collaboration for Electrical Engineering students The goal of this collaboration is to enable students to fully develop their talents in this field. - How can a baby in a Maxi-Cosi car seat be soothed and kept calm? Over the coming period, no fewer than 370 first-year Electrical Engineering students from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Electrical Engineering students from Fontys University more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 4 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Food and water stations for wild birds contributing to spread of deadly diseases * Feeding stations providing food and water for wild birds are contributing to the spread of disease-causing parasites among farmland birds, researchers have said, with birds three times more likely to catch a parasite from these resources. Led by Dr Rebecca Thomas, as part of her PhD work at the University of Leeds, co-supervised by Dr Simon Goodman in Leeds' School of Biolog more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Future women leaders gain first-hand insight into Public Service careers * Career pathways in government came into sharper focus when third-year Public Affairs students gained first-hand exposure to public service institutions during the Department of Public Management's Women's Workplace Exposure Edition. The initiative connected students with experienced practitioners, practical workplace environments and diverse career opportunities acros more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 4 -- Glasgow Caledonian University issued the following news: * * * German delegation visits GCU to explore future collaboration Senior German politician Clemens Hoch has visited GCU to learn more about our research expertise and explore opportunities for international collaboration. Mr Hoch is Minister for Science, Further Education, and Health in the Rheinland-Pfalz region, a powerhouse of innovation in biotechnology, life sciences and energy. He was part of a delegation visiting Scotland to build on a letter of  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 4 -- Glasgow Caledonian University issued the following news: * * * Dr Chiara Cipollari and Carlene McAvoy appointed to RSE's Young Academy of Scotland GCU's Dr Chiara Cipollari and Carlene McAvoy have been appointed to the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young Academy of Scotland. They are among 48 new members, representing some of the nation's most innovative young professionals from research, academia, business, the public sector, charity sector, and the arts. Chiara, Research Impact Advisor, and PhD student Carlen more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 4 -- Glasgow Caledonian University issued the following news: * * * International conference highlights precision engineering's role in sustainable future Researchers and engineers from around the world gathered at Glasgow Caledonian University this week for a conference exploring how precision engineering can support the transition to a more sustainable future. The euspen Special Interest Conference on Precision Engineering for Sustainability took place at the University's Glasgow campus on 2 and 3 September, bring more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Sept. 4 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * Hey Siri, make your mark: UniSQ PhD student earns RISE Fellowship * A passion for advanced manufacturing and a strong background in engineering leadership have earned University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) PhD student Siri Rattanaamporn a 2026 RISE Fellowship from the Australian Composites Manufacturing (ACM) CRC. The competitive RISE Fellowship supports early-career women who demonstrate exceptional potential for future careers in ST more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 4 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU partners with General Administration of Sport of China to launch Hong Kong's first Master's Programme in Sports Management for national elite athletes Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) will launch the Master of Social Sciences in Sports Management programme in the 2026/27 academic year, with an opening ceremony held today (2 September). Jointly organised by HKBU's Department of Sports and Health Sciences and the Sports Fund Managem more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Sept. 4 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * The inaugural LUXY Lab concludes with great success A twin-city initiative of Lingnan University and Tsinghua University in fostering cultural creativity and digital innovation * The first LUXY Lab, co-organised by Lingnan University and Tsinghua University's Xinya College, perfectly concluded on 9 August 2026. This twin-city initiative took place successively in Hong Kong and Beijing starting from 27 July 2026, with a participation of 24 students an more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Inaugural TUT Symposium connects language, communication and media research * Language, communication and media scholars gathered at the Tshwane University of Technology's Soshanguve North Campus on 28 August 2026 for the inaugural Interdisciplinary Symposium on Language, Communication and Media. Marking an important achievement in interdisciplinary collaboration, the event created a platform for academics, researchers, students and indust more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 4 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * International engineering award for UofG detector expert * A University of Glasgow engineer is set to receive a major international award for his pioneering work to develop advanced detector technologies. The James Watt School of Engineering's Professor Robert Hadfield will be presented with the IEEE Council on Superconductivity Award for Significant and Continuing Contributions in Applied Superconductivity during the Applied Superconductivity Confere more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 4 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * K Group developed an online training program on workplace skills for young people based on a collaboration with students at Aalto University Young people expect work to offer meaningfulness, opportunities for development and a work environment that supports wellbeing - Master's students Netta Ranta (Strategic Management) and Jussi Saastamoinen (Business Analytics) from the Aalto University School of Business carried out a project on young people's working more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * The world isn't as polarised as you think - we just have an 'America problem' Folk wisdom about political polarisation is overly reliant on the US, with ramifications for the health of democracy. Common global narratives about political polarisation are skewed because of an over-reliance on literature around the US, leaving governments unprepared on how to tackle the problem at home. In new research, led by King's College London and published in Nat more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 4 -- KTH Royal Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * ERC grant to teach robots a softer touch Enabling robots to handle soft and deformable objects is one of the major challenges in robotics research. Now, Noemie Jaquier, Assistant Professor in Robot Learning and Control, has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for a project that takes a new approach to the problem. Grasping, moving and shaping soft and changing objects such as cables, clothes, bags and food is an everyday task for us. We do it wit more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 4 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Murdoch University ecologist Grey Coupland wins 2026 Eureka Science Prize * Murdoch University ecologist Dr Grey Coupland has been awarded a 2026 Eureka Science Prize for her work empowering citizen scientists through her transformative Miyawaki Forest Program. Since 2021, Dr Coupland has led more than 5,000 passionate citizen scientists from across WA schools and communities through her program to plant 22 fast-growing forests. In the Miyawaki Forest Progra more PR

SINGAPORE, Sept. 3 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Microdroplets reduce colorectal tumour growth at potentially lower cost * Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed microscopic peptide droplets that deliver large amounts of gene-silencing molecules into cancer and immune cells, reducing the growth of hard-to-treat colorectal tumours by about 67 per cent in mice. The patent-pending system uses small interfering RNA, or siRNA, to disrupt the production o more PR

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * NUS honours nine trailblazers who are redefining education, research and service * The National University of Singapore (NUS) today recognised nine outstanding individuals for their achievements and contributions in education, research, mentorship and service to the University, Singapore and the global community. They are recipients of the annual NUS University Awards which honour educators, researchers and professionals for their exceptional more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 4 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Plant extinction rate rises on European mountain peaks * An international study published in Science which included the involvement of Pau Carnicero, lecturer in the Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology at the UAB, finds that the increase in the number of species masks an ever-increasing loss of high-mountain specialist plants on European summits. Decades of warming have mitigated the limitations of low temperatures on th more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 4 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Diagens Tech establish joint laboratory to advance AI-driven medical innovation * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Diagens Tech) officially established the "PolyU-Diagens General Artificial Intelligence and Medical Applications Joint Laboratory" (Joint Laboratory) on 2 September. The Joint Laboratory will focus on developing and translating innovative general artificial intel more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 4 -- 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 K more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 4 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Project helping Aussie teens avoid vaping wins prestigious national award * Curtin University researchers have been recognised for their role in a national program that has helped more than 300,000 young Australians avoid vaping, winning a 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prize. The OurFutures Vaping Program took out the UNSW Eureka Prize for Societal Impact in Science category for using evidence-based lessons co-designed with students and teachers to help more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * R8.3bn recovered as UJ Combating Corruption Summit challenges SA on accountability The University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Combating Corruption Summit has put South Africa's fight against corruption and the question of accountability firmly in the spotlight, with Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, stating that the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has recovered R8.3 billion through its anti-corruption efforts. more PR

ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sept. 4 -- Robert Gordon University issued the following news: * * * RGU shortlisted for UK University of the Year RGU has been shortlisted for University of the Year at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2026. RGU is the only Scottish university to make this year's University of the Year shortlist, underlining its growing national reputation for delivering education, research and innovation that create real-world impact. The recognition reflects the University's distinctive work-integrated approach, w more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 4 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * RRU in the Media * Here's where Royal Roads made headlines this week: * Cascade Institute Executive Director Thomas Homer-Dixon and tech entrepreneur Toby Shannan wrote an opinion article for The Globe and Mail on how Canadians might respond in the face of a threat to the country. Homer-Dixon also did an interview with KPFA on the same topic. * David Black, associate professor of Communication and Culture, spoke about the ongoing BC Conserva more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Sept. 4 -- Hokkaido University posted the following news release: * * * Shrews remodel their skulls to cope with winter cold * In addition to shrinking and regrowing, shrew skulls change shape with the seasons. Winter is difficult for small mammals. They have to maintain their body temperature despite the cold and scarcity of food. One response that helps many species is seasonal shrinking, with their skull and other body parts becoming about 20% smaller and then regrowing in spring. But the full story is more complicated. more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 3 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Southampton experts elected to Academy of Social Sciences * Experts from the University of Southampton have spoken of their delight after being elected to the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor Chris Armstrong and Professor Jason Reifler were named fellows for their contributions to research that addresses the societal challenges facing the UK today. They join a cohort of more than 1,750 social scientists with expertise in democracy, envir more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 -- St Mary's University posted the following news: * * * St Mary's University Named Finalist at Times Higher Education Awards * St Mary's University, London has been shortlisted in three different categories for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2026. The awards are an annual event that celebrates exceptional work, innovation, and achievements in UK and Irish universities. St Mary's University is a finalist for the categories 'International Collaboration of the Year', 'Outstanding Marketing and Communication more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 4 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea academic named Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences * Professor Lucy Griffiths of Swansea University has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, one of 74 leading social scientists recognised this year for their outstanding contributions to research, policy and practice. The Academy's Fellowship is made up of distinguished individuals from academia, the public, private and third sectors. Fellows are selected following a robust and in more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 5 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * If computers simply work Newly appointed computer science professor Reto Achermann studies resilient computing systems that can operate reliably under complex conditions. His work lays the foundation for the digital infrastructures that people depend on every day. From mobile phones to cloud services or autonomous robots, modern societies depend on computing systems that function reliably. This is exactly what Reto Achermann is working on. The ne more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 4 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Three rising Aalto University researchers secure highly sought-after EU funding In their research projects, Dominik Baumann, Tero Makinen and Owies Wani develop the training of reinforcement learning agents, a better understanding of the physics of material damage and electrolyte structures for energy storage. - Three Aalto University researchers have received Starting Grants from the European Research Council. The projects run for five years. New mathem more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 4 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * TUT's Prof Alvaro Viljoen Named National Champion of Research Transformation * Prof Alvaro Viljoen, a distinguished B-rated researcher at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), has been honored by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as the Champion of Research Capacity Development and Transformation at a South African Higher Education Institution. Prof Viljoen, who serves within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and holds t more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Sept. 4 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Two ERC Starting Grants for Scientists at Universitat Heidelberg European Research Council funds groundbreaking projects in paleoclimatology and cancer neuroscience - The European Research Council (ERC) is awarding two valuable grants for early career researchers - two ERC Starting Grants - to Heidelberg University. One of them, worth 1.5 million euros, goes to PD Dr. Sophie Warken, who does her research at the Institutes of Earth Sciences and of more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 4 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM develops emotional education resources to enhance young children's emotional competence * The Faculty of Education (FED) at the University of Macau (UM) has completed the Emotional Education Programme for Young Children in Nurseries, developing an emotional education curriculum, teaching materials, and supporting resources designed for young children, teachers, and parents. A longitudinal study conducted in eight participating nurseries in Macao found that  more PR

KOLN, Germany, Sept. 4 -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * ERC Starting Grants: Millions in funding for two Cologne researchers Researchers at the University of Cologne in the fields of medicine and medieval history have each received one of the most coveted European research grants for early-career researchers. Total of up to three million euros over five years The historian Dr Ninon Dubourg and the medical scientist Professor Dr Dr Philipp Schommers have each been awarded a Starting Grant by the European more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 4 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham and Boots join forces to advance the future of digital and integrated healthcare research * The University of Nottingham and Boots have announced a new strategic collaboration designed to advance research, innovation and evidence generation in digital and integrated healthcare. The partnership will bring together experts from academia and healthcare practice to explore how technology-enabled services can improve pa more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 5 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Bree is combining science and law to protect the oceans she loves How a childhood by the sea led Bree to study marine and Antarctic governance - Bree Fox spent much of her childhood in and around the ocean. Growing up in Port Fairy on Victoria's south-west coast, she snorkelled and spearfished with her family, developing a deep connection to the marine environment. "My father worked in the fishing industry, and from a young age he taught me the impor more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 4 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask, Government of Saskatchewan exploring canola oil-based road paints * From little yellow flowers in farmers' fields to the long yellow paint lines on Prairie highways: Can canola be a part of what keeps drivers safe on Saskatchewan roads? A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) research project will determine if agriculturally produced oils can replace petroleum products in the paint used on roadways and highways. If canola oi more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 4 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Chalking together: Pure mathematics is teamwork ERC Starting Grant for mathematician Peter Koymans - Mathematician Peter Koymans has received a 1.5 million euro Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). He joined Utrecht University in 2024 with a prestigious Veni grant. Now, two years later, the ERC grant gives him the opportunity to lead his own five-year research project and build a team around it. Koymans specialises in arithmetic sta more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 4 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * ERC Starting Grant for six Utrecht-based researchers Six researchers based in Utrecht have been awarded a Euros1.5 million Starting Grant by the European Research Council (ERC). The grant helps them to set up their own research project, assemble a research team and develop scientific ideas. The six researchers that have been awarded the grant are Olia Kanevskaia, Peter Koymans, Deni Mazrekaj, Yichen Rao, Kimberly Siletti and Evita Wiegers. Projects and more PR

LONDON, Canada, Sept. 4 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Venice Lagoon provides living laboratory for Western researchers studying climate change Field research team investigates soil organisms for clues to Italian history By Jeff Renaud Venice really is sinking. Sort of. The home of gondolas, bridges and canals is built across a collection of islands, and the sediments beneath them are gradually compacting, causing the ground to subside. But while the land moves down, climate change is pushing the water up - making  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 4 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB welcomes four leading US researchers to Brussels for climate and sustainability research Researchers strengthen VUB expertise in climate change, extreme weather events, climate adaptation and sustainable cities - Four internationally renowned researchers currently working at US universities are joining Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) for the next three years to continue their research in Brussels. They are being appointed as part of  more PR

LONDON, Canada, Sept. 4 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western School of Health Studies director named to U.K. academy Rachel Forrester-Jones elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences By Keri Ferguson Rachel Forrester-Jones, professor and director of the School of Health Studies in Western's Faculty of Health Sciences, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences in the United Kingdom. Forrester-Jones is the only individual from a Canadian institution among the 74 new fellows a more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 3 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Wildfires pose a growing threat to dialysis care * In the midst of another intense wildfire season, a new study sheds light on the risks they pose to life-sustaining dialysis care for thousands of Canadians. In a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary project conducted by McGill researchers from the Departments of Medicine and Geography, the team led a national wildfire risk assessment focused on Canadian dialysis facilities. Using Geographic Information S more PR

WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept. 4 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: * * * Laurier's new Brantford campus lecture series launches Sept. 22 with a celebration of Dolly Parton's legacy BRANTFORD - Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus is launching a new community-focused lecture series with a discussion inspired by the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, exploring how one of the world's most beloved entertainers continues to offer lessons in happiness, purpose and human connection. Hawk Talk and Trivia Night invite more PR