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

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

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

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

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

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 -- 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 -- 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

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

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

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