VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 5 -- The University of British Columbia issued the following news: * * * $40M gift to UBC is the largest ever to a Canadian school of nursing Historic $40M donation from UBC alumni Matthew and Natalie MacIsaac will strengthen nursing education, research and clinical learning to help prepare the next generation of nurses and health-care leaders. - The University of British Columbia has received a $40-million gift from alumni Matthew and Natalie MacIsaac, the largest donation ever made to a school of nursin more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 5 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * 65 million in ERC Starting Grants to Stockholm University Three research projects with Stockholm University that host has been awarded ERC Starting Grants by the European Research Council, ERC. In total, this is approximately SEK 65 million for research in areas such as economics, sociology and meteorology. How does migration affect people's ability to improve their living conditions? What shapes people's financial success? And can we trust the forecasts of  more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 5 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * The Metex Prize 2026 winner is Hana Rehorcikova In this award-winning thesis, the invasive common reed is transformed into a material that supports sustainable development. The Metex Prize is awarded for excellence in Master's thesis work done in collaboration with a technology company or to promote the significance and use of design and art in Finnish industry. Hana Rehorcikova was awarded the 2026 Metex Prize for her work 'Regenerative binderless panels f more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 5 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Ornamo Awards '26: The Design Forerunner Award to service designer Mariana Salgado Ornamo's Design Forerunner Award was awarded to service designer Mariana Salgado, who brings design into climate research and builds people's participation in the sustainability transition. The Design Forerunner Award was awarded to service designer Mariana Salgado, who brings design into climate research and builds people's participation in the sustainability transition. Th more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 5 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Take your first steps as a founder - in just six weeks A new Founder Principles course at Aalto University gives students the tools, mindset and hands-on experience to start building - with AI as a co-founder from day one. Aalto University's new Founder Principles course gives aspiring student founders a structured way to take their first steps in building a venture. During six intensive weeks, students work on a real startup idea while learning how to i more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 5 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Grads strive to shape patient care through AI startup By Thuy Dam When Paul Goncharow's (BKin '19, MSc '22, MBA '23) mother lost mobility during cancer treatment, he began to wonder how technology could help patients who couldn't easily travel to appointments with health-care professionals who provide rehabilitative care. "My mom's experience showed me there were moments when patients needed support beyond the clinic," he says. "That became the spark for  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 2 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Dr Gemeda Olani Akuma's productivity at Makerere University unearths the potential of postdoctoral fellowships By Ritah Namisango The College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) through the Environment for Development Initiative (EfD at Mak Centre) hosted a farewell event to celebrate the outstanding contributions of Dr Gemeda Olani Akuma as he concluded his postdoctoral fellowship at Makerere University. About Dr Gemeda Dr Gemeda Olani Akuma from t more PR

DUNDALK, Ireland, Sept. 5 -- Dundalk Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * DkIT business students flourish at national Student Inc competition DkIT Business and Management student Bobbie Gamble has been named runner-up for the Best Pitch in the national Student Inc. programme, following a summer spent developing his student-focused jobs platform, ORBITS. Bobbie was one of four DkIT students selected to participate in the accelerator programme, which supports aspiring student entrepreneurs through mentoring, training, netw more PR

NASINU, Fiji, Sept. 5 -- Fiji National University issued the following news: * * * FNU and Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry envision 'Blue Hub' to drive applied learning and innovation The Fiji National University (FNU) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry are envisioning the evolution of their renewed partnership into a practical 'Blue Hub' for applied learning and innovation, bringing together students, government, scientists, researchers, communities, farmers, industry and development partners to address national priorities and tr more PR

NASINU, Fiji, Sept. 5 -- Fiji National University issued the following news: * * * FNU Workshop Explores New Ways to Transform the Teaching of Literature The inaugural Literature Teaching Workshop commenced on Thursday at the Fiji National University's (FNU) Natabua Campus in Lautoka, bringing together educators and teacher trainees, to explore new and meaningful ways of teaching literature to children and young people. Hosted by the Office of the Dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Law (CHEL) through the School of Communicatio more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * School-Based Prevention Programs for Gaming Disorder and Problematic Online Habits In a four-year, statewide study, researchers in Heidelberg tested the effectiveness of a behavioral therapy approach and media education - School-based prevention programs are designed to help protect adolescents from gaming disorder and problematic online habits. But how effective are these interventions when it comes to promoting responsible use of video more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 4 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * It's not too late to save Ontario's rivers, streams and ponds from the invasive round goby, researchers say * The round goby has long been one of the most destructive invasive species in the Great Lakes, with scientists estimating its population in the billions. While eradicating the bottom-dwelling fish - which first arrived in the early 1990s in the ballasts of cargo ships - is all but impossible, University of Toronto researchers say the fight is fa more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Sept. 5 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder discussion Experts from across Education, Health and Community Services have met at James Cook University to discuss the latest research into supporting people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). - Tanya Doyle, a senior lecturer in education at JCU, said FASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability. "It's caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. It can affect learning, memory, communication, atte more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 5 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * JICA, Makerere University Explore New Frontiers in AI and Research Collaboration By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have explored new opportunities for strengthening academic, research and innovation collaboration between Uganda, Japan and other African countries, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI), aerospace engineering, materials and remote sensing, food value chains, energy, water a more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Sept. 5 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * JKUAT Showcases Innovations as PS Calls for Stronger Industry Ties Institutions of higher learning have been urged to strengthen collaboration with industry and other stakeholders to accelerate the commercialisation of research and innovations. Such collaborations are also expected to support research and innovation through strategic investment from both the public and private sectors. This was said by the Principal Secretary, Sta more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 5 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * Land Reform and Rural Development Department official Rajesh Makan graduates with PhD at UP A career spent shaping South Africa's spatial planning landscape has culminated in a doctoral milestone for Rajesh Makan, a senior official in the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). Makan received his PhD in Town and Regional Planning from the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at the University of Pre more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 5 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Turning apple leftovers into tomorrow's food packaging innovation Fourth-year food technology student Ed Ron Ng is exploring how food processing by-products can be transformed into sustainable, high-performance packaging materials thanks to a new scholarship from Revo Packaging. - As the inaugural recipient, Ed Ron is completing a research project titled Sustainable Food Packaging: Utilising Food Processing Waste Streams for Fibre-Based Pac more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 5 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Monash shines at 2026 Eureka Prizes with landmark wins in law reform and women's health Monash University researchers have been recognised with two prestigious 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes for work transforming genomic medicine and women's sexual and reproductive health. Associate Professor Jane Tiller, from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, was awarded the Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science, Technology and Engineering for more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Systems-level approaches crucial to translating research into aged care practice Research continues to improve knowledge and understanding, but translating this research into clinical practice remains a challenge. New research from Monash University, published in Implementation Science, has found that strategic, systems-level approaches can significantly improve how guidelines are followed in aged care. This translates theoretical best practice into more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 5 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Next-generation global researchers graduate from IITB-Monash Research Academy Thirty-nine PhD students celebrated the completion of their studies at IITB-Monash Research Academy's graduation ceremony in Mumbai this week, marking another proud milestone for India's pioneering joint doctoral initiative. The graduating researchers spanned a wide spectrum of disciplines across engineering, the arts, design, and science. Their doctoral work addressed some of the  more PR

WELLAND, Ontario, Sept. 5 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: * * * Niagara College and Canadian Emergency Responders Robotics Association partner to advance Canada's defence and public-safety technology ecosystem Strategic collaboration agreement signed as inaugural class of Defence Systems Engineering Technology students begin at College this fall. - On September 4, Niagara College took a step towards becoming a national hub for defence and public-safety technology, partnering with the Canadian Emergency Responders Robo more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 5 -- OCAD University issued the following news: * * * Research investigates how sustained material practices can help people process memory, grief and loss For OCAD University Professor Dr. Nithikul Nimkulrat, making is a way of thinking. A Thai-born, Toronto-based design researcher and textile artist, Dr. Nimkulrat explores what happens when we engage deeply and repeatedly with materials - and how those encounters can help us understand experiences that are difficult to put into words. Her research examines craft as more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 5 -- 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 more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Sept. 5 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * ProcureMeant SLSU: Procuring with Purpose, Planning with Meaning Southern Leyte State University officially launched the inaugural edition of ProcureMeant: Procure with Meaning yesterday, September 3, 2026, through a University-wide virtual capacity-building activity conducted via Microsoft Teams. The first activity under this mother program was titled "ProcureMeant: Procure with Meaning | Market Scoping and PPMP Preparation for End-Users and Imp more PR

KOLN, Germany, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Responsible artificial intelligence: The University of Cologne presents a value-driven AI strategy Addressing everything from sovereign infrastructure and the development of AI skills to the confident application of AI in research, teaching, transfer, and administration: the new AI strategy of the University of Cologne provides a value-driven framework for research into, deployment, and application of artificial intelligence across all areas more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 5 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Robotics@UNSW connects researchers, industry and government Ashleigh Steele A new initiative launched to advance robotics research and innovation at UNSW Sydney and beyond. UNSW students, researchers and industry partners attended the inaugural Robotics@UNSW Showcase this week, highlighting the breadth of robotics research and innovation across the University. The event marked the launch of Robotics@UNSW, a new university-wide initiative desig more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Sept. 2 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * SU celebrates five standout companies in its growing spinout portfolio * Combined turnover exceeding R630 million in 2025 - 23% more than the previous year * Climate-intelligence technology; prosthetic knees; real-time microbial-monitoring technology for industrial water systems; raw materials used in biopharmaceuticals; satellite control systems supplied to NASA Petro Mostert, Communications Specialist Stellenbosch University's (SU) Innov more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 5 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Joonas Tuhkuri publishes in Journal of Labor Economics Being outgoing has become increasingly important in the labour market, according to new research from Joonas Tuhkuri at Stockholm University and Ramin Izadi at the Water, the State Economic Research Centre in Finland. The researchers have investigated how personal qualities affect people's incomes and opportunities in the labor market. The study is based on data from approximately half a million Finnish  more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 5 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Josef Sigurdsson awarded ERC Starting Grant Josef Sigurdsson, Associate Professor of Economics at Stockholm University, has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant of just under 1.5 million euros by the European Research Council (ERC). The appropriation gives him the opportunity to develop his research on what lies behind economic success. About the research project The prestigious ERC Starting Grant program supports outstanding researchers in early career and g more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * New research findings on Europe's major floods in 1342-1343 A new article in Nature examines the dramatic floods that hit large parts of Europe in 1342-1343. The study is a comprehensive international collaboration between 36 historical climate scientists from 18 European countries, including Dag Retso from Stockholm University. Flooding has become increasingly common and wide-ranging in many parts of Europe in recent decades. To better understand h more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * A warmer climate changes the water cycle, but not the same everywhere The water cycle changes in different ways in different parts of the world as the Earth gets warmer. A new study shows that the amount of water evaporating from land is increasing in the northern hemisphere but is decreasing in the south. When you look only at the average of the earth, such differences can be hidden, even though they may have a bearing on drought, flooding and acces more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 5 -- Technological University Dublin issued the following news: * * * TU Dublin hosts Major All-Island Conference on Self-Employment for Persons with Disabilities TU Dublin brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics and disability advocates from Ireland, Northern Ireland and internationally for a major all-island conference examining how self-employment can become a more accessible and viable option for persons with disabilities. Taking place at TU Dublin's Grangegorman Campus, the Self-Employment for Per more PR

BEIJING, China, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Tsinghua University issued the following news: * * * Tsinghua researchers develop an in situ TGF-B1 capture strategy to promote tendon regeneration Tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal disorder that can cause persistent pain, impaired mobility and athletic performance, and an increased risk of spontaneous tendon rupture. Transforming growth factor-B1 (TGF-B1) is a key driver of tendon fibrosis and collagen matrix disorganization. However, selectively controlling excessive TGF-B1 within diseased tendons more PR

BEIJING, China, Sept. 5 -- Tsinghua University issued the following news: * * * Qiu Yong leads delegation to South Korea On August 31, Qiu Yong, secretary of the CPC Tsinghua University Committee, led a delegation on a visit to South Korea to deepen Tsinghua University's cooperation with various sectors in South Korea in education. science and technology, as well as people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and to contribute to advancing the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership. Yang Bin, vice chancellor of Tsinghua University  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 5 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL academics elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences Five UCL academics have been recognised by the Academy of Social Sciences for their outstanding contributions to social sciences. - Professors Christian Dustmann (UCL Department of Economics), Daisy Fancourt (UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care), Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh (UCL Geography), David Ormerod (UCL Laws) and Nicola Shelton (UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Micro-bladder model offers clues to stopping recurrent UTIs A lab-grown micro bladder may explain why urinary tract infections (UTIs) return so frequently, according to a study by researchers at UCL, the University of Oxford and the University of Leicester. - The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that phage therapy - the use of tiny viruses to kill bacteria without harming people - could help to reduce recurrent infections, wh more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 5 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Tackling violence against women and girls The Mayor of London has launched a major new strategy for tackling violence against women and girls at UCL East. - The strategy, which was informed by UCL research, covers both online and "tech abuse crimes" - everything from upskirting to abusive people secretly installing spy cameras in their homes to monitor their parter's movements. A particular focus of the new strategy will be on how to make public spa more PR

MIDLOTHIAN, Scotland, Sept. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute issued the following news: * * * Cell growth platform aids African Swine Fever studies Team develops process to generate immune cells on demand, to aid understanding of porcine virus. - A new approach to growing immune cells in the lab will support efforts to tackle a disease that causes significant losses in the pork industry. Researchers have established a process to produce the type of immune cells that are targeted by African Swine Fever in wild  more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 5 -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * AI scribes may fail to capture patients' experiences The use of artificial intelligence tools to take notes can change the nature of interactions between patients and clinicians, sometimes missing vital information, according to the results of a new review. - The report also states that use of these tools, referred to as ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes, may lead to deskilling and deprive clinicians of opportunities to acquire clinical more PR

HATFIELD, England, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * 'Empty nest' can trigger loneliness and loss in older parents, study finds Older parents can experience loneliness, emotional distress and a loss of purpose when their children leave home, according to a new pilot study by the University of Hertfordshire. The research, by University of Hertfordshire social work researcher Professor Denise Turner, is one of the first to examine the impact of the "empty nest" on older adults in the UK. Pro more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 5 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * 15th AAFA Conference calls for accounting driven by societal impact The University of Johannesburg (UJ)'s Department of Commercial Accounting (DCA) hosted the 15th African Accounting and Finance Association (AAFA) Conference 2026. This marked a significant milestone for UJ and the DCA, as it was the first AAFA Conference hosted at a university and the first conference the DCA has ever hosted. The three-day conference was held from  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals pupils most at risk of school suspension - and what may help them Written by: Joe Stafford New research suggests tackling the factors behind suspensions could help prevent repeated exclusions and support vulnerable pupils School suspensions are associated with a complex combination of socioeconomic disadvantage, special educational needs, peer relationships and pupils' experiences of school, according to new research more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 5 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * $9 million awarded for three new NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence University of Melbourne researchers have been awarded $9 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for transformative research into cancer, chronic disease and Indigenous welfare. Three new NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence - tackling rising rates of early onset colorectal cancer in young people, eliminating serious viral infections in Indigenous co more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 5 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Professor Emma Johnston honoured, research excellence recognised at Eureka Prizes The University of Melbourne has been celebrated at the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, with researchers and teams recognised for their outstanding contributions to science. At a ceremony in Sydney last night, University of Melbourne's Associate Professor Karen Lamb and Science Gallery Melbourne were recognised for outstanding mentorship and STEM inclusion. The  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Climate risk is changing where banks lend - before disaster strikes Melissa Lyne Data from the US suggests banks are already responding to physical climate risk before a disaster hits - with consequences for small businesses and local economies. Whether buying a home or opening a local business, affordability is no longer the only question people should be asking, says Associate Professor Kristle Romero Cortes. They should also conside more PR

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oslo issued the following news: * * * Gut bacteria linked to progression of severe liver disease PSC Bacteria in the gut can influence how serious a liver disease becomes, according to new research. The findings strengthen the idea that signals from the gut can worsen disease in the liver, and they point to medicines that might help patients in the future. By Julie Nybakk Kvaal, Institute of clinical medicine Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare but serious disease that affects  more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 5 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * UP PhD highlights need for stronger reasoning tasks in SA maths textbooks New University of Pretoria (UP) PhD graduate Matome Edwin Matsepe's research could help reshape how learners engage with mathematics in South African classrooms. Matsepe graduated with a PhD in Mathematics Education during UP's Spring Graduation ceremonies, held from 31 August to 4 September 2026. His doctoral research, titled 'Reasoning-and-Proof Opportunities in Euclidean  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 5 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * Sydney researchers awarded $9M to establish Centres of Research Excellence From preventing heart attacks before symptoms appear to helping transplants last a lifetime, the new research centres will address major health challenges affecting Australians now and into the future. Researchers from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health have secured $9 million in NHMRC funding to establish three new Centres of Research Excellence (CRE), reco more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 5 (TNSrep) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities New report from Early Start and Barnardos Australia gives families a voice in the services and spaces that affect their daily lives Story By India Glyde New research by the University of Wollongong's (UOW) Early Start, commissioned by Barnardos Australia's Communities for Children Shellharbour program and released this week (Thursday 3 S more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Professor honoured with prestigious 2026 Dartmouth Medal Mark O'Shea MBE, Professor of Herpetology at the University of Wolverhampton, has won the prestigious 2026 Dartmouth Medal, one of the highest and most coveted honours in international reference publishing. Presented annually by the American Library Association (ALA) and the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), the 2026 Dartmouth Medal recognises the most outstanding  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 2 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * University Symposium at MakSoL Calls for Action to Advance Transitional Justice in Uganda By Zaam Ssali On 27th August 2026, Makerere University School of Law (MakSoL) in partnership with the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, held a university symposium calling for renewed efforts to translate Uganda's transitional justice commitments into tangible justice for co more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 5 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW experts awarded Eureka Prizes for sustainability and medical research Kate Burke UNSW Sydney academics have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to sustainability and medical research. UNSW researchers Professor Yansong Shen and Dr Aidan Cashin have been awarded 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Prof. Shen from UNSW Engineering was recognised for his work creating a low-cost recycling system for solar panels, while ear more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 5 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * When there is no proof, the story is the evidence - a new Founder Storytelling course at Aalto University A new course at Aalto University teaches aspiring founders how to build, adapt and deliver the story behind their venture - before the traction, revenue and track record exist. Aalto University's new Founder Storytelling course teaches students how to build, communicate, and adapt stories critical for success. Early-stage startups ask people to believ more PR