AALTO, Finland, Sept. 10 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * 'I hope to engage in dialogue with the students and to have my own ideas challenged' Jari Eklund started at the School of Business as an Executive in Residence in the area of cooperatives on 1 August 2026. Before this latest position he worked for 33 years at LahiTapiola, the last of which as group director. 'I was a board member in the companies of the group operating in Espoo: chair of the board of the asset management company, chair of the board of the  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 10 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Baird of Bute awards for UofG engineers * Two leading University of Glasgow engineers are set to be presented with awards recognising their contributions to cutting-edge research this week. Professor Margaret Lucas and Professor Colin McInnes of the James Watt School of Engineering will receive Baird of Bute Awards at an event on the Isle of Bute on Friday 11 September. Presented annually by the Baird of Bute Society, the awards honour Scots who ha more PR

HIGH WYCOMBE, England, Sept. 10 -- Buckinghamshire New University posted the following news: * * * Bucks student midwife calls for better support for mothers facing language barriers * A student midwife from Bucks New University is pushing for changes in the way maternity services collect feedback after drawing on her previous career as an English language teacher. Alice Kennedy, who has just finished her training at Bucks, has had her work accepted for publication in an article exploring whether maternity feedback systems are giving all w more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 10 -- Dublin City University posted the following news: * * * Careers Fair to Feature More Than 100 Employers * The DCU Careers Service will host over 100 companies and organisations for this year's Careers Fair, showcasing employment opportunities to Dublin City University's final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Careers Fair takes place in The Helix from 29 September to 30 September, giving students the opportunity to meet prospective employers, learn about graduate job schemes, and explore future  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Forum explores funding for creative industries Participants in the second Bayes Creative Industries Funding Forum identified practical steps to boost investment in the sector. Published Tuesday, 8th September 2026 Investors, policymakers and regulators with vision can ensure British and European creative companies thrive in a rapidly-changing sector, participants agreed at a recent Bayes Business School conference. Around 150 sector leaders, more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 10 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Climate chambers at TUM campus Weihenstephan * Media tip: Bayerischer Rundfunk There are eight climate chambers on TUM's Freising-Weihenstephan campus-what are climate chambers, and what kind of research is being conducted there? In this report, Bayerischer Rundfunk speaks with researchers and the scientific director of the climate chambers. There are 14 facilities worldwide comparable to the climate chambers on the Freising-Weihenstephan camp more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Sept. 10 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK unlocks Helicobacter pylori's 'self-defence' mechanism Opening a new path for gastric cancer prevention and antibiotic-free peptic ulcer therapies * Researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have solved a decades-long scientific puzzle by uncovering how Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacterium that is the leading cause of stomach ulcers and a major risk factor for gastric cancer, protects itself in the stomach more PR

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 10 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * BBC's John Murray speaks of his affinity for Leicester as he receives honorary degree One of the country's most respected and revered sports broadcasters, John Murray, has spoken of his admiration for Leicester and its people as he received an honorary degree from De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester. The BBC Radio 5 Live senior football correspondent collected his honorary award at a graduation ceremony at Curve Theatre. It's the first time the 59-yea more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 10 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Dementia prevention can't rely on individual choices alone, new study finds * Efforts to prevent dementia may be placing too much responsibility on people's choices while overlooking the wider social and environmental conditions that shape brain health, according to new Curtin University research published in The Lancet Public Health. Researchers mapped 61 potentially modifiable dementia risk and protective factors to assess whether prevention efforts  more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 10 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Directors appointed to deliver PS400m INFINITY advanced tech park in Derby * The University has joined forces with the University of Derby, the Manufacturing Technology Centre and Infinity Technology Group Ltd to establish INFINITY, which will deliver the UK capability and capacity needed by strategic programmes to power, defend and mobilise the nation. Its technologies will be of international significance, helping place the UK at the forefr more PR

NEWPORT, England, Sept. 10 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * First Honorary Degrees and Fellowships to be bestowed as Harper Adams University marks 125th year "I am delighted that distinguished people from our specialist industries, Shropshire, public life, and those who are champions for the work we do are being recognised. The fact that this recognition comes at the start of our 125th birthday year makes them particularly special." Figures from food, farming, social enterprise, science and entertainment will rece more PR

CRANFIELD, England, Sept. 10 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Flemtec joins Cranfield Future Energy * Flemtec, a UK sustainable technology company, is the latest industry partner to join the Cranfield Future Energy programme. Flemtec aims to decentralise ammonia production, which can then improve resilience across agricultural and industrial supply chains by reducing reliance on long-distance transport and centralised production. Enabling lower-carbon ammonia to be produced closer to where it is needed supp more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 10 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Flinders launches AI Accelerator in partnership with Google Cloud * Flinders University graduates are set to become among the most AI-ready in the nation, with the launch of the Flinders AI Accelerator in Partnership with Google Cloud. Announced today, the Flinders AI Accelerator is the first university-based AI Accelerator in Australia formally established in partnership with Google Cloud, providing students with direct access to cutting-edge AI trai more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Funding for project to improve pregnancy monitoring with new placenta research * Scientists have received funding for a new project to investigate the dynamic interactions between the mother, placenta and fetus in pregnancy, with the aim of developing a monitoring tool that can be used in a range of settings, including at home to help detect complications earlier. A team led by the University of Nottingham's School of Physics and Astronom more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Ice Age origins of one of humanity's oldest drug habits A team of Griffith University archaeologists has uncovered evidence that humans were using mind-altering substances much earlier in time than previously supposed. Led by Professor Adam Brumm from Griffith's Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution (ARCHE), and involving ARCHE colleagues Associate Professors Carney Matheson and Michelle Langley, the team combined biochemical and archa more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 9 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Having compassion for oneself is linked to well-being, study finds * Caring for others without caring for oneself is associated with lower levels of well-being and may not be sustainable, a new study found. "Many people, especially caregivers, educators, health professionals, parents and activists, may be very caring toward others while being harsh or neglectful toward themselves. Our findings suggest that this imbalance may be linked to poorer mental h more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Sept. 10 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * International Research on Bioengineering of the Mitochondrial Genome Heidelberg molecular biologists Nora Vogtle and Michael Knop to participate in a consortium of the Advanced Research + Innovation Agency in the United Kingdom - Novel genetic engineering approaches are to enable targeted interventions in the genome of mitochondria - that is the research goal of Prof. Dr. Nora Vogtle and Prof. Dr. Michael Knop, for which they are receiving fundi more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * pound sterling12.6 million programme to unlock the next generation of photonics and quantum technologies by Sanjana Kakar 9 September 2026 Researchers at Imperial are part of a new pound sterling12.6 million EPSRC-funded UK research programme launched to accelerate the development of next-generation photonic and quantum technology devices, using atomic-scale materials engineering to unlock new capabilities in communications, sensing and computing. The fi more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 10 -- The University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine - Institute of Genetics and Cancer issued the following news: * * * Collaborative team awarded nearly pound sterling2 million for mitochondria project A collaborative research programme led by the Institute of Genetics and Cancer has been awarded pound sterling1.92 million from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA). Project lead Dr Andrew Wood, together with researchers from the universities of Glasgow, Dundee and Newcastle and more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * Anaemia in pregnancy linked to differences in babies' brain development Babies born to mothers who were anaemic during pregnancy have smaller brain volumes than babies born to mothers who were not, according to a new study by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and the University of Cape Town. Using a portable MRI scanner, the research found that measurable differences in brain volumes emerge from around 12  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * Polarised trust in scientists driven by values, identity and politics Climate researchers face the widest political divide of any field Read the full study Trust in scientists - values and moral and political identities (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-institute/assets/trust-in-scientists-values-and-moral-and-political-identities.pdf) (4.3MB pdf) Read the segmentation summary Trust in scientists - the five groups of trusters that make up the UK (https://www. more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * 09 September 2026 Students enrol on first-of-its-kind fast track medical degree Students have enrolled on the UK's first fast-track medical degree for healthcare professionals seeking to retrain as doctors. King's College London has opened its doors for its Healthcare Entry Medicine (HEM) degree. The new full-time, four-year accelerated programme provides medical training for clinical professionals who have worked in the NHS for at least two years - includi more PR

BATH, England, Sept. 9 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * LHGP calls for a total ban on gambling advertising, not just unlicensed sponsorship * Gambling harm is a growing public health issue in England. One in 9 people are directly or indirectly harmed by gambling and between 117 and 496 gambling-related suicides happen every year. Evidence shows a clear, dose-response relationship between exposure to gambling advertising and gambling behaviour: the more people see or hear gambling marketing, the more likely they are more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Global hunger is an early-warning signal for instability and should shape UK security planning states new report Wednesday 9 September 2026 A new report authored by Professor Stuart Gordon and commissioned by United Against Malnutrition & Hunger was launched on Wednesday 2 September at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. Lord Stirrup, former Chief of the Defence Staff an more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 10 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough opens the new outdoor East Midlands Zero Carbon Innovation Centre * The outdoor Centre was majority funded by the East Midlands Freeport and is part of a larger facility with Nottingham University that encompasses a range of facilities in the low-carbon and manufacturing space. This centre has several aims. It forms a safe platform to scale up research in hydrogen and net zero to larger scale demonstrator phase. This will showca more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE-SMU Global Forum: The Role of Universities in a Fragmented World Wednesday 9 September 2026 On 8 September, LSE President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer, spoke at the inaugural LSE-SMU Global Forum, examining how universities can navigate the world's most pressing challenges together. In an increasingly complex and fragmented world, universities are uniquely positioned to bridge  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * LSHTM awarded new funding to train future research leaders 9 September 2026 Three funding awards will support programmes to help healthcare professionals develop their research careers - The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has received three major funding awards for programmes that will enable clinicians (including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals), to develop the skills, networks, and insig more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 10 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * How hydrated is your cat? New study investigates feline feeding habits A new research project is investigating the feeding habits of domestic cats across Aotearoa New Zealand to better understand how moisture in their diets may influence health as they age. With more than 40 per cent of New Zealand households owning at least one cat, they are the country's most popular pet. Yet despite their popularity, there is limited information about ho more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Sept. 10 -- Hokkaido University posted the following news release: * * * Mercury may have shrunk by more than 10 kilometers over its history * Previous studies may have underestimated how much Mercury has contracted as the planet cooled over billions of years because its rough surface hides some of the geological evidence. The surface of Mercury is filled with craters, ridges, and steep cliffs. Over billions of years, as the planet's interior cooled, the planet also shrank. And, just as the skin of a drying fruit wrinkles  more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 10 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Technion Record: 325 New PhD Graduates At a festive ceremony held last Wednesday, 325 graduates who completed their doctoral studies at the Technion were awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees - a record number in the institution's history. Women comprise 44% of the new PhD graduates, while 20% are international students. The youngest graduate is 28 years old, and the oldest is 77. The ceremony was attended by family members, fa more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * Newcastle researchers secure six ARC Future Fellowships to drive global innovation * Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance cutting-edge research, fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle major national and global challenges. The result marks the University's strongest-ever performance in the highly competitive national scheme, with its equal-la more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 10 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * National recognition for commitment to wellbeing Published on: 9 September 2026 Newcastle University has been recognised for its commitment to mental health and wellbeing, reflecting strong practice and continued efforts to enhance support for students and colleagues. Leading charity, Student Minds, has given Newcastle its University Mental Health Charter Award (UMHC), following a rigorous application process. The award is an accreditation sch more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 10 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria researcher joins appeal to Downing Street on free school meals and holiday support * A Northumbria University academic, whose research has played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country, has joined a coalition calling on the Government to reverse a decision that would sever the long-standing link between Free School Meal (FSM) entitlement and the Holiday Activi more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Ocean scientist honoured with top award * Professor Ric Williams, Chair in Ocean and Climate Sciences at the University of Liverpool, has been awarded the prestigious Challenger Medal in recognition of his contribution to understanding the ocean's role in the climate system. The medal is awarded by the Challenger Society for Marine Science to a distinguished UK marine scientist who has made a major contribution to the development of marine  more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 10 -- The University of Copenhagen's School of Global Health issued the following news: * * * PEP partners explore new teaching approaches at UCPH summer school The annual Summer School at the Centre for Online and Blended Learning (COBL), University of Copenhagen, brought together teachers to explore new approaches to teaching and learning. This year, 26 PEP partners joined the programme online, while four guests from Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore participated on site. Now in its fifth year, the Summer more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 10 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * PNU advances Gender-Transformative Education through Participation in AUN-GJI-SEAMEO RIHED Learning Exchange Representatives of the Philippine Normal University (PNU) participated in the Learning Exchange Program on Designing Gender-Transformative Syllabi, held from August 31 to September 2, 2026, at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the ASEAN University Network on Gender Justice and Inclusion (AUN-GJI) in partnership wit more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 10 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * PNU, GCC-Philippines attend High-Level Global Citizenship Education engagements in Seoul, South Korea Philippine Normal University (PNU), through the GCED Cooperation Centre-Philippines (GCC-Philippines), reinforced its commitment to Global Citizenship Education (GCED) by participating in a series of high-level regional and international engagements in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from August 25 to 27, 2026. Organized by the Asia-Pacific Centre of Edu more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 10 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Citybus sign MoU to promote simulated driving training, enhancing training effectiveness and road safety for Bus Captains * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Citybus Limited (Citybus) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Citybus will utilise the "Intelligent Driving Training and Evaluation System" developed by PolyU, and funded by the Smart Traffic Fund, as a supplementary tool for Bus C more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 10 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Provost: In an unpredictable world, DTU must be the technological anchor * Today, technology and innovation are closely linked to power, security, and autonomy. This is reflected in the competitive pressures and geopolitical tensions Europe is experiencing in recent years. That is why DTU must demonstrate scientific leadership and assume greater democratic responsibility, according to DTU's provost Christine Nellemann. Sari Vegendal A more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 10 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Quartet secures millions for research into AI, emissions, influencers and more * Four Curtin University researchers have secured almost $5 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships funding to tackle major challenges facing Australia: artificial intelligence, online influence, Indigenous language revitalisation and low-emissions ironmaking. The ARC Future Fellowships scheme supports outstanding mid-career researchers to undertake a more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Hazardous microplastics heaviest in Bulimba Creek in Brisbane Bulimba Creek was found to have a high load of hazardous microplastics in an investigation of the composition of microplastic types in three Brisbane creeks by QUT researchers. * QUT researchers developed an integrated risk-zoning framework for microplastic pollution in creek sediment * Three major contributors to ecological risk are high hazardous polymers of plast more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 10 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify genetic clues that could reveal aggressive prostate cancer * Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer among men globally. Yet, we still know relatively little about why the disease develops or why some men live with it for years while in others it progresses aggressively. In a new study from the University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet as well as University of Konstanz in Germany, Ontario Institute for Canc more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Royal Society of Canada recognizes seven McMaster researchers Five have been elected to the RSC as Fellows, a distinction awarded to Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to the arts, the humanities, the sciences or Canadian public life. Two have been named to the RSC's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Seven McMaster researchers are being recognized this year by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their contributions to research  more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards! 08.09.26 The University of Salford has been shortlisted for two gongs at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The THE Awards, now in their 22nd year, are widely known as the "Oscars of higher education" and recognise excellence across the UK and Irish sectors. Judges received over 500 entries across 20 categories, with two Salford entries making the final shortlist. Technologic more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Seven University of Tasmania researchers awarded $8.25 million in Future Fellowships Seven University of Tasmania researchers have received more than $8.2 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) for projects spanning Antarctic science, history and governance, marine conservation, forestry and biological data. Their work will examine Antarctica's changing ice, the future of international cooperation on the continent, fairness in marine conse more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 10 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX's Dr. Erin Mazerolle named Canada Research Chair in Brain Health Literacy * St. Francis Xavier University researcher Dr. Erin Mazerolle has been named a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Brain Health Literacy. It's a five-year, federally funded position aimed at helping Canadians better understand and manage brain health, with a particular focus on addressing challenges in housing, education, and aging. The chair comes with a fede more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 10 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Assar Lindbeck centre inaugurated: Research will take up more space in the public debate How can research contribute to better policy decisions? And what role should researchers play in the public debate? - These were issues that took centre stage when Assar Lindbeck Centre was inaugurated in SNS (Studeforbundet Naringsliv och Samhalle) premises in front of researchers, decision-makers and social actors. The new centre, part of the Institute of Internation more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Preschool has an important role in the work for animals and biodiversity, a new study shows. How children meet and learn about animals in preschool can affect their views on sustainability and biodiversity. This is shown in a new systematic review by Isabelle Letellier and Emilie Moberg, who have reviewed 35 international studies on teaching about, with and for animals in preschool. Letellier and Moberg point out that teaching sometimes risks start more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 9 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Stoke-on-Trent's surprising Canadian connection explored in new poetry collection * The surprising connection between Stoke-on-Trent and a small Canadian town are among the topics explored in a new poetry collection from a Keele University Professor. Professor Ceri Morgan's debut poetry chapbook "Unstuck" features a range of poems inspired by her research on the Eastern Townships of Quebec in Canada, which uncovered an unexpected link with North Staffordsh more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 9 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Stoke-on-Trent's surprising Canadian connection explored in new poetry collection * The surprising connection between Stoke-on-Trent and a small Canadian town are among the topics explored in a new poetry collection from a Keele University Professor. Professor Ceri Morgan's debut poetry chapbook "Unstuck" features a range of poems inspired by her research on the Eastern Townships of Quebec in Canada, which uncovered an unexpected link with North Staffordsh more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey and NVIDIA training fix could let AI-generated scenes respond properly to your controls * AI systems that generate video frame by frame could follow a user's camera commands far more accurately, thanks to a new training method developed by researchers from the University of Surrey and NVIDIA. This improvement matters most where someone steers a generated scene rather than simply watching it. That covers video games built on worlds the A more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 10 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea Science Festival returns for tenth year * Wales' largest science festival is returning to Swansea this autumn to celebrate its tenth anniversary, featuring a packed programme of exciting shows, talks, demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages. Hosted by Swansea University in partnership with the National Waterfront Museum, the festival takes place at the National Waterfront Museum on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. Since launching in 2016, more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Sept. 10 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Teaching award for practical course on historical manuscripts * #Marco Barchfeld deciphers historical sources with students in a paleography seminar Old manuscripts, twelve difficulty levels, and a seminar intentionally not taught as a lecture: Marco Barchfeld has received the Teaching Award for Innovative Teaching Concepts from the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology for the practical course "Reading and Interpreting more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Sept. 10 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Teesside graduate takes helm as new Vice-Chancellor of award-winning university 08 September 2026 Teesside University has welcomed Professor Mark Simpson as its new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the UK's most successful modern universities. A Teesside University graduate, Professor Simpson's appointment represents a remarkable full-circle journey, having first joined the institution as a stud more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Sept. 10 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Teesside University celebrates double award success 08 September 2026 A Teesside University leader and a doctoral researcher were celebrated at the Alliance Awards, which recognise outstanding contributions to higher education, research and communities. Professor Paul Croney OBE, who served 11 years as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Teesside University before his retirement last month, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.  more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 10 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * The next frontier is not artificial intelligence, it's artificial societies * There is a temptation to divide the future of AI into two possibilities: utopia or catastrophe. Neither extreme is particularly helpful. The more interesting possibility is messier - and requires a step-shift in our thinking, from artificial intelligence to AI societies. When most people hear "AI", they typically think of ChatGPT, Copilot or another conversational more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 10 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * TUT artists earn national acclaim at Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition * Students and alumni from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Faculty of Arts and Design have once again demonstrated their creative excellence in one of South Africa's most prestigious visual arts competitions, the Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition, one of the country's longest-running art competitions. The winners were announced at the Pre more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T researcher calls for independent testing of powerful AI models * For Nicolas Papernot, the secret to strengthening cybersecurity in the age of AI is transparency - sharing information about threats and allowing researchers to probe these systems before attackers do. He practises what he preaches. An associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Papernot drew gl more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 10 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * UAB's presence at EAIE Glasgow 2026 - The Rythm of Revolution: Glasgow awaits! * The European Association for International Education (EAIE) is holding its 36th annual international higher education conference in Glasgow from 8 to 11 September. The conference is taking place in Glasgow from 8 to 11 September and includes the participation of a UAB delegation. From 8 to 11 September, higher education professionals from across Europe and ot more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL startup Medly AI secures $8 million (pound sterling6 million) investment UCL startup Medly AI has secured $8 million (pound sterling6 million) in investment to accelerate the growth of its AI-powered tutoring platform used by more than 400,000 students preparing for exams in the UK. Founded by UCL alumni and former medical students Kavi Samra and Paul Jung, Medly AI combines artificial intelligence, neuroscience and teaching theory to deliver per more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 10 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM hosts 'Forum on the Inheritance and Development of the Continental Law' * The Forum on the Inheritance and Development of the Continental Law was held at the University of Macau (UM) on 2 September. The forum was jointly organised by the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Macao SAR and the Government of the Macao SAR, and co-presented by UM and the Macau University of Science and Technolog more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 10 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM showcases 13 start-ups and technology transfer projects at BIOHK2026 * A delegation from the University of Macau (UM), led by Vice Rector Claudia Xu, participated in the fifth Hong Kong International Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition (BIOHK2026). At the event, UM showcased 13 university-incubated start-ups and technology transfer projects, highlighting the university's achievements in industry-academia collaboration. Xu said the 13 featured start-up more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, Sept. 10 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * New university additions to the Law School of the University of Nicosia The teaching and research staff of the School in Athens and Nicosia is strengthened with academics who have significant international experience and research presence - The Law School of the University of Nicosia further strengthens its university potential with new additions to its teaching staff in Athens and Nicosia, in the context of the continuous development of the School and  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * 'Super elastic' springs used in world-first baby surgery Super elastic springs developed by researchers at UCL, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) and Durham University, have been used in surgery to treat a rare childhood skull condition. The newly developed springs are made of a special metal called nitinol, an alloy of nickel and titanium, which allows a safer, more flexible and highly personalised treatment for children with complex  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Eating disorders more common in teens from low socioeconomic backgrounds Teenagers who come from households with a lower income and lower level of education are more likely to have an eating disorder, finds a new study co-led by UCL researchers. The study, published in International Journal of Eating Disorders and in collaboration with researchers at Copenhagen University Hospital, reviewed data from 51 studies involving 26,174 adolescents f more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 10 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Antidepressants may worsen addiction Commonly prescribed antidepressants often fail to improve anxiety and depression in people with substance-use disorders, researchers say. Associate Professor David Menkes says research suggests treating substance use directly and considering psychological therapies instead of antidepressants. Antidepressants prescribed for anxiety and depression may worsen alcohol and drug use in some people with substance-use more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * New ARIA funding to build toolkit for engineering the mitochondrial genome University of Birmingham researchers among 19 funded R&D Creator teams backed by up to pound sterling66m on the Precision Mitochondria programme 9 September 2026 Researchers at the University of Birmingham are joining an ambitious research programme funded by ARIA to build a new capability to engineer mitochondria and enable scientists to study how these tiny cellular stru more PR

NORWICH, England, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * How sex can help save species from extinction Giving females multiple males to mate with, rather than just one, could help make species more resistant to extinction - University of East Anglia research shows. A new study reveals that when females have multiple males to mate with, their offspring inherit significantly fewer harmful genetic mutations. This, in turn, makes the entire population healthier and less likely to die out. The findin more PR

NORWICH, England, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Scientists uncover genetic fingerprints linked to aggressive prostate cancer Scientists have uncovered new clues that could help identify which prostate cancers are most likely to spread, and which are less likely to become life-threatening, in the first major findings from an international project co-founded by the University of East Anglia (UEA). The study identified eight distinct genetic 'fingerprints' that together account for around 8 more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 10 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * African states are still worth fighting for, political model shows In the study of International Relations, 'sovereignty' can be mistaken for a dry, legal abstraction. However, in the political landscape of Africa, sovereignty is a visceral reality, says Professor Bhaso Ndzendze from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The question of who has the right to rule a people, defend a territory and go to war, is answered by sovereignty more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 10 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * Dr Afezekile Moko: Academic Trailblazing in Smart City Development Dr Afezekile Moko is a 30 year-old academic from Zihlahleni, a small village in the Eastern Cape where community ties run deep and traditions anchor everyday life. Dr Moko carries the quiet strengths of her origins into every step of her academic journey. She grew up in the city of KuGompo (formerly East London) and was disciplined in the corridors of a girl's boar more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * "Peculiar" new species of Jurassic squid found in Wyoming * Researchers have identified a new species of Jurassic squid-like animal from 160-million-year-old fossils * CT scanning showed it belongs to an ancient branch of belemnites thought to have disappeared much earlier, making the discovery exceptionally rare. * The new species, Wyoteuthis linsterorum, is the "chunkiest" belemnite ever found, with a skeleton far broader than  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Symptomless liver condition linked to heart and kidney disease * A common liver condition thought to be harmless could be dramatically increasing the risk of heart disease, kidney failure and premature death * Fatty liver disease, they find, has been overlooked in current approaches to assessing cardiometabolic health - A common liver condition thought to be harmless could be dramatically increasing the risk of heart disease, ki more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Rising sea levels could cost Australians at least $855 billion by 2100 Rising sea levels and storm surges could cost $855 billion in economic losses across Australia by the end of the century, according to new Australian-first research. Published in Nature Scientific Reports, the study was conducted by researchers at the University of Melbourne and Australian National University. The researchers estimate coastal flooding could affect alm more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 10 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Maple syrup for cyclists? Sure, but how much? By Martin LaSalle Sep 8th, 2026 An UdeM prof is testing three doses of maple syrup, mixed with water, on elite cyclists to measure carbohydrate oxidation and its potential effect on time-trial performance. Could maple syrup give elite cyclists a competitive edge? The question is timely. For many years, the recommended carbohydrate intake during exercise was around 60 gram more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 10 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Captain Carbs to the rescue! By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux Sep 8th, 2026 Sports nutrition is booming and many myths--especially around carbohydrates, a specialty of UdeM sports nutritionist Eve Crepeau--are beginning to crumble. During this September's UCI Road World Championships, the world's top cyclists will speed through Universite de Montreal's main campus. And in a single race, each cyclist will consume more carboh more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 10 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * The microbiome: A key to better performance? By Catherine Couturier After fibre and protein, elite cyclists are turning their attention to their gut. Could the trillions of microbes there hold the secret to faster times? Our microbiome, the ecosystem of microbiota that live inside our bodies, is teeming with bacteria, viruses, phages, fungi and other microorganisms. "The human body hosts trillions of bacterial cells, more PR

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oslo issued the following news: * * * Stress can increase the risk of substance addiction Healthy people who were exposed to high levels of stress and given access to opioids worked hard to obtain higher doses - even though the medication did not help them. The effect was most pronounced in men, according to a new Norwegian study. By Svein Harald Milde, Psykologisk institutt We did not expect to see any sex differences, but when we increased the stress level, the men worked harder than t more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * University of Sydney leads Australia in ARC Future Fellowships Climate resilience, AI, health and quantum technologies: 39 Sydney researchers awarded prestigious Future Fellowships - The University of Sydney has achieved its strongest-ever outcome in the latest Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships round, securing support for 39 impact-focused projects spanning science, engineering, health, humanities, social sciences, architecture and l more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * 190,000-year-old cave reveals how ancient human species lived and adapted September 10, 2026 Story By Kassi Klower UOW researcher's dating work helps to establish the timeline behind one of the longest records of Denisovan occupation - An ancient cave in southwestern China has revealed new evidence about how Denisovans -- an ancient human relative -- lived, survived and adapted over more than 100,000 years. The study, publis more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW partners with OpenAI to support the first generation of AI natives in the workforce Expanding access to AI tools and education will help students build confidence and skills needed in the workforce. - UNSW Sydney has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI, opens in a new window to bring ChatGPT Edu to more than 80,000 students and staff as part of the University's broader approach to responsible AI. The collaboration, one of the  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 10 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG to lead PS13m PhD programme to tackle growing health issue of Multiple Long Term Conditions * A consortium led by the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with the Universities of Dundee, Edinburgh and St Andrews, has been awarded PS13.8m from Wellcome to support a Multiple Long Term Conditions PhD programme for health professionals. Multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) are a growing global health challenge, associated with frailty, poorer qu more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Sept. 10 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Upper Franconia Climate Lab launches: University of Bayreuth collaborates with local authorities on climate-neutral buildings Kick-off meeting on 9 September marks the start of a new research platform for the local energy transition - With the 'Upper Franconia Climate Laboratory' project, the University of Bayreuth is launching a new research initiative on 1 September 2026 to develop climate-neutral energy concepts for public buildings. At th more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 10 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * UU AI Chat: Utrecht University's new AI platform Since this week, all Utrecht University students and employees have been able to use UU AI Chat: our own platform for generative AI. This gives everyone free and equal access to a range of language models in an environment designed to meet our requirements for privacy, security and responsible use. The environment was initially developed for education, but can also be valuable for research and other work more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 10 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB Professor Philippe Claeys receives the Barringer Medal for his research into meteorite impacts Claeys ensured that his VUB laboratory had access to state-of-the-art analytical facilities for isotopic and geochemical research VUB geologist and planetary scientist Philippe Claeys has been awarded the Barringer Medal and Award, a prestigious international honour. Claeys is one of the world's leading researchers into the consequences of s more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick to train next generation of European research leaders through EUTOPIA funding success * The University of Warwick, in collaboration with Monash University through its European research foundation MUERF in Italy and CY Cergy Paris Universite, has secured funding through the prestigious Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme for a project that will help train the next generation of interdisciplinary research leader more PR

REHOVOT, Israel, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Weizmann Institute of Science issued the following news: * * * The Viral Tipping Point 10.09.2026 How many viruses does it take to launch an infection? Scientists have discovered the cellular threshold that can determine whether a herpesvirus becomes active or lies dormant - During the COVID-19 pandemic, we wore masks and kept two meters apart in an effort to reduce the spread of the tiny droplets we release into the air with every breath, conversation or cough. The main goal was to reduce the num more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 10 -- Saint Mary's University posted the following news: * * * Welcoming our newest professors in the Faculty of Science * With the excitement of a new academic year, Saint Mary's is pleased to welcome new professors to the Faculty of Science who bring research expertise in psychology, biology, earth science, environmental science, mathematics, and computing science. Read below to meet our new faculty members! Dr. Mark Bowler Department: Psychology Specialty: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Classes: Gra more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- St Mary's University posted the following news: * * * World Suicide Prevention Day: St Mary's academic helps workplaces start the conversation about mental health * As World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on 10 September, a St Mary's University academic is helping to develop new approaches to improving mental and physical health in workplaces across 11 countries. Dr Arlinda Cerga Pashoja, Associate Professor in Psychology and Director of the Research Centre for Applied Health and Wellbeing at St Mary's Univ more PR