AALTO, Finland, Sept. 5 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Five things everyone should know about photonics Most of the digital devices we use daily rely on photonics. As artificial intelligence continues to grow, photonics will continue to make data centres more energy-efficient, says Paul Verrinder, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Aalto University. Few people know what photonics actually is, even though it's a fundamental part of our everyday lives. Photonics is the study of light and electromag 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

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights the SUNY Reconnect Expansion with Visit to Monroe Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners Pursuing an Associate Degree in a High-Demand Field Visit Also Highlights Monroe Community College's SNAP Program at Campus Bookstore and Expanded Resources for Food Insecure Students and Adult Learners - Rochester, NY -- State  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- Emory University College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola reappointed to lead Laney Graduate School Jazmyn Burton At a time of significant change and uncertainty for graduate education nationally, Kimberly Jacob Arriola has provided steady, student-centered leadership for Emory's James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies. Following her recent reappointment as dean of the Laney Graduate School and vice provost for graduate affairs, Arriola is looking ahead to the 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

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * Swati Chopra Receives United States Senate Recognition for Faculty Excellence Senate recognition celebrates Swati Chopra's excellence in teaching, mentorship, and creative leadership - Swati Chopra, Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Mount St. Joseph University, has received the 2026 United States Senate Recognition for Faculty Excellence from Ohio Senator Jon Husted. The recognition marks another meaningful achievement in a year celebrating her 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

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NSF Awards $20M to USC and Collaborators to Renew AI Institute * AI 4 Optimization (Credit: Dall-E) The National Science Foundation (NSF) has renewed the Artificial Intelligence Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT) through 2031, awarding $20 million to support the institute's next phase of research at the University of Southern California (USC), the University of California, Berkeley, and lead  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news: * * * On High-Level U.S. Security Visit, Shin Bet Director David Zini Brings Message of Leadership to Yeshiva University Students In the U.S. for sensitive meetings with senior FBI officials, Zini speaks with YU students about Israel, Jewish responsibility and next-generation leadership. - During his first visit to the United States since becoming Director of the Shin Bet, Major General (res.) David Zini--one of Israel's most senior security officials--visited Yeshiva Unive 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

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How do statisticians contribute to research and policy on gun violence? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -On average, more than 46,000 people die from gun violence in the United States each year, with tens of thousands additional injuries, according to Giffords Law Center. But data is still limited about firearm ownership and use, the causes and consequences of gun violence, and the impacts of policy and technological interventions, which can 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

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

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

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

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 4 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC to play key role in $25 million CARTA autonomous vehicle project * Live-Learning Lab rendering provided by CARTA A $25 million federal grant awarded to Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will help bring a new generation of transportation technology to downtown Chattanooga. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will play a central role in research, education and workforce development. CARTA an 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

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * WRDL's 60th anniversary recognized by Sen. Husted * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University's student-run campus radio station, WRDL 88.9 FM, has been celebrating its 60th anniversary of being on the air throughout 2026, and it recently received a unique gift - an official commendation from Sen. Jon Husted. At a campaign event this summer in Medina, Ohio, Husted took the time to highlight WRDL and the power of public radio, while presenting Aidan Haggard, a junior at  more PR