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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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