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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: * * * 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