PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * 'It's important not to lose sight of the actual work being done' - UP's Prof Brenda Wingfield on her 40-year legacy in fungal genomics Posted on September 09, 2026 Forty years of research on the genetic intricacies of fungi attacking forestry trees has earned the University of Pretoria's (UP) Professor Brenda Wingfield an A1 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF). The coveted accolade recognises her as a global leader in her field.  more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * 'Partner with us' - UP's Future Africa interim director urges early-career researchers to join transdisciplinary research efforts Posted on September 09, 2026 Opportunities for transdisciplinary research across Africa are burgeoning, as is the scope for intra-African research partnerships and collaborations, according to Professor Wanda Markotter, Interim Director of the University of Pretoria's (UP) Future Africa research platform. "Partnership more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * AI no match for skin cancer specialists in detecting melanomas * The study found dermatologists correctly identified almost 97 per cent of melanomas, compared with around 81 per cent for the AI system. * Charles Sturt research comparing AI skin mapping with dermatologist assessments found specialists detected melanomas more accurately * Australia has one of the highest melanoma rates in the world, with approximately 18,900 new diagnoses and 1,45 more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 11 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * Alley Heaps internship allows computer science students to tackle big research questions * Can experienced programmers really tell when code was written by AI? Does sounding confident after a hockey game actually mean a team played well? And how can machine learning help in medical research? These are questions three StFX computer science students spent their summer exploring, thanks to the Alley Heaps Undergraduate Research Internship. Ave more PR

ESSEX, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Essex Institute for Social and Economic Research issued the following news: * * * Announcing the new Director of ISER: Professor Paul Clarke 10 September 2026 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Paul Clarke as the next Director of the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex from 1 October 2026. Paul joined ISER in 2013 as Professor of Social Statistics and is our current Director of Research. He is a world-leading expert in methodological work more PR

BEIJING, China, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Tsinghua University issued the following news: * * * Bringing classical optics into the quantum world -- Joint team from Tsinghua, USTC, and BAQIS realizes a new framework for Fock-space optics Recently, the research group of Luyan Sun at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences, Tsinghua University, in collaboration with the groups of Chang-Ling Zou and Ming Li at the University of Science and Technology of China and Haifeng Yu at the Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences, publi more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * INTERSECT conference showcases global findings on childbirth-related trauma Global City St George's conference brought together researchers to explore the prevalence of childbirth-related PTSD worldwide Published Wednesday, 9th September 2026 The recent International Survey of Childbirth Related Trauma (INTERSECT) Conference brought together researchers from all over the world for a full day of presentations highlighting the global prevalence more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Sept. 11 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK Professor Kan Zihan becomes first Hong Kong recipient of prestigious International Geographical Union Early Career Award Pioneering research on human mobility and urban health reinforces CUHK's global academic leadership in geography and urban sustainability * Professor Kan Zihan from the Department of Geography and Resource Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has received the 2026 International Geographical  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 11 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Dive into DTU's new Study Guide * In the new digital catalogue, you can explore all of DTU's MSc Eng programmes, the BSc Eng in General Engineering, and the student and campus life that make studying at DTU a truly special experience. Andreas Ussingo DTU's Study Guide er et vaerdifuldt vaerktoj for alle, der overvejer en kandidatuddannelse, og alle, der er DTU's Study Guide is a valuable tool for anyone looking for an MSc Eng programm more PR

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 11 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU commits to supporting disabled students from university to employment De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has pledged to support disabled students from university to employment by signing the national Disabled Student Commitment. The voluntary Commitment supports universities to work with disabled students to improve their experience, from choosing a course and starting university through to graduation and employment. It provides a framework for  more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 11 -- Dublin City University posted the following news: * * * Dr Gezim Visoka Appointed Incoming Executive Dean of DCU Faculty of Hu... * Dr Gezim Visoka has been appointed as the incoming Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Dublin City University. Dr Visoka succeeds Prof Derek Hand in the role. Prior to this appointment, Dr Visoka served as Associate Dean for Research in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and as Chair of DCU's Open Research Steering Group. Over the past deca more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 11 -- Dublin City University posted the following news: * * * Dublin City University Appoints Prof Theo Lynn as Executive Dean of D... * Dublin City University has announced the appointment of Prof Theo Lynn as Executive Dean of DCU Business School, following an open public competition. Prof Lynn succeeds Prof Dominic Elliott. A leading scholar in digital business and an experienced research and innovation leader, Professor Lynn is currently Full Professor of Digital Business at DCU Business School. He has served as more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Sept. 10 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Early results are in and the Map My Food survey reveals fresh is best * Deakin University public health experts now have a better understanding of where people in the Tamworth and Hunter New England region shop for food. A first-of-its-kind community survey, that forms part of the Map My Food project, has revealed most people are buying their food from supermarkets, but greengrocers and butchers are still a popular choice and quality and freshness dr more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 11 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Fertility tests are not a reproductive crystal ball * Increasing numbers of Australian women are using a blood test to assess their fertility, but new research suggests it may not provide the answers many are looking for. A study led by Flinders University and published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology found requests by GPs for anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) tests increased more than 13-fold between 2011 and 2021,  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Older people with serious chronic illnesses want, above all, to be able to remain true to themselves at the end of their lives A new large-scale international study conducted by the VUB shows that seriously ill older people have a deep need to retain their identity, familiar routines and social relationships. - BRUSSELS, 10 September 2026 -- Older people with serious chronic illnesses who are approaching the end of their lives e more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * Future catastrophic weather could be 'far worse' than history suggests Historical records of the deadliest storms and heatwaves may be a poor indicator of the scale and impact future weather disasters could have, warn scientists at King's College London. They argue that current planning tools have a blind spot when it comes to understanding how extreme the worst events could be. They say the what-if scenarios now widely used in risk assessment are not design more PR

BRAMPTON, Ontario, Sept. 11 (TNSxrep) -- Sheridan College issued the following news release: * * * Generator at Sheridan releases its 2025-26 Annual Highlights Report Sep 10, 2026 This year's Generator at Sheridan Annual Highlights Report underscores the strength of Sheridan's research partnerships and collaborative innovation ecosystem. Bringing together Sheridan's faculty researchers, student innovators and four renowned Research & Innovation Centres, Generator advanced bold ideas and impactful solutions that addressed the evolving innova more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 11 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Griffith graduate named new University Vice Chancellor Griffith University Chancellor the Hon. Andrew Fraser has announced the appointment of Professor Jessica Vanderlelie as the University's sixth and next Vice Chancellor and President. Professor Vanderlelie is the first Griffith graduate to lead the University and replaces Professor Carolyn Evans who was at the helm from early 2019 until August 2026. Professor Vanderlelie grew up on the Gold Coast,  more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 11 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Head of Department Jan Madsen: Let curiosity guide you * Life as a researcher today is far more streamlined and focused on outcomes than it was when DTU Compute's Head of Department began his career. At the same time, AI and digitalisation are dramatically changing the daily lives of researchers. That is why it is important to remain curious and open to new people and ideas, says Jan Madsen, who this September celebrates 40 years of ser more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 11 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Inauguration of Zhejiang University-The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Joint Institute for Digital and Intelligent Innovation and launch of PolyU Zhejiang Alumni Network * The Zhejiang University-The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Joint Institute for Digital and Intelligent Innovation (the Institute), jointly established by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Zhejiang University (ZJU), was officially inaugurated on 26 August more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Sept. 11 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * JKUAT Receives Carbonization Technology to Turn Agricultural Waste into Biochar September 10, 2026 Biochar, a carbon-rich, charcoal-like substance produced by heating organic waste such as wood chips and crop residues, is emerging as a promising way to address agricultural waste, while improving soil properties and supporting sustainable farming. At Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), the process of pr more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- KTH Royal Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New potential for Crohn's treatment Published Sep 11, 2026 Researchers from KTH, Oxford and Cambridge have discovered how connective tissue cells can change and be reprogrammed in Crohn's disease. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for the chronic bowel disease. Crohn's disease is an acute, lifelong inflammatory condition of the digestive tract which causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fatigue and weight los more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Sept. 11 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * Kyoto University signs agreement with Taiwan's Ministry of Education regarding the Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative On 4 September 2026, Kyoto University entered into an agreement with Taiwan's Ministry of Education regarding the Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative. Designed by Taiwan's Ministry of Education to expand young talent's international exposure and networks, the initiative now includes Kyoto University as a host institution. The signing ceremony took  more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 11 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Leiden researchers awarded ERC Starting Grants 09 September 2026 Researchers Caspar Jacobs (philosophy) and Fiamma Salerno (immunology) have been awarded an ERC Starting Grant 2026. Jacobs will study mathematical equations of physics theories, and Salerno hopes to learn more about how T cells develop protective functions. Caspar Jacobs: research into mathematical equations of physics theories and their relation to the 'real' world The aim of the philo more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 11 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * King to receive findings of research into his family's role in colonial history 09 September 2026 King Willem-Alexander will visit Leiden University on Friday 2 October, where he will receive the results of an independent study of the role of the House of Orange-Nassau in the Netherlands' colonial history. The King himself initiated this research in 2022. He believes that a deep appreciation of the past is essential to understanding historical facts and more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 8 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * NIOD Director Martijn Eickhoff is the new Cleveringa Professor Martijn Eickhoff, a cultural historian and Director of the Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies (NIOD), has been appointed the Cleveringa Professor. He will deliver his inaugural lecture on 26 November. Through his work for NIOD, Martijn Eickhoff has proven to be a versatile scholar. For his dissertation, he researched how Dutch archaeologists responded to National Socialist inter more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 11 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Libraries are a lifeline, new research finds * New research has highlighted the important role public libraries play in supporting communities, helping people build connections, access support and improve their wellbeing through everyday interactions. The Evidencing the Social Value of Public Libraries project explored how libraries create value beyond traditional measures such as visitor numbers and book lending. Using St Ninians Library in Stirling more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Sept. 11 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan University's leading AI expert Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu elected Fellow of the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada One of only three scholars in Hong Kong SAR to receive the honour this year * Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu, Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research), Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, and J.K. Lee Chair Professor of Computational Intelligence at Lingnan University, was recently elected to the Class of 2026 Fellows  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 11 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Macquarie researchers secure $4.5 million for robotics and financial resilience research * Four Macquarie University researchers will lead projects backed by a combined $4,558,276 in ARC funding, developing new approaches to some of the major technological and economic challenges facing Australia. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Sakkie Pretorius said the projects demonstrated the breadth of Macquarie's research expertise and its focus o more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 11 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha Takes Over as Principal of CoCIS, Pledges Focus on Excellence, Research and Innovation Published on September 11, 2026 By Jane Anyango Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha has officially assumed office as Principal of Makerere University's College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), pledging to work with staff, students and university management to strengthen academic excellence, research, innovation and the welfare of the colle more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 11 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Manufacturing of the World's Most Powerful Human MRI Magnet has started * The German Medical technology company Neoscan Solutions has begun production of a 14 Tesla magnet, the world's most powerful MRI magnet designed for human applications and a new world record in magnetic resonance imaging. The magnet is being developed as part of an international research project led by the Dutch DYNAMIC Consortium and is scheduled to be installed at Radboud Univ more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * From forests to farms to cities: Long-term Canadian environmental data informs global climate science For over twenty years, Altaf Arain has been researching how forests and agricultural crops can act as carbon sinks and mitigate the effects of climate change. His team's work has been used to inform Canada's climate policy and guided hundreds of researchers worldwide. By Caelan Beard September 9, 2026 Along the shores of one of Canada's Great Lakes, Altaf A more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * Motor neuron disease incidence in western NSW more than four times global rate * New research shows an unusually high rate of motor neuron disease (MND) across western NSW, more than four times the latest global estimate. * Researchers recorded a motor neuron disease (MND) incidence of 3.72 cases per 100,000 people each year in the region * Western NSW patients travel an average of 139 kilometres for specialist care, prompting calls for national more PR

SACKVILLE, New Brunswick, Sept. 11 -- Mount Allison University issued the following news: * * * Andrea Beverley named interim Dean of Arts Longtime Mount Allison professor brings a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to Faculty of Arts leadership 10 Sep 2026 For more than a decade, Dr. Andrea Beverley has helped Mount Allison students explore the stories, ideas, and experiences that shape Canada. Now, she is bringing that same curiosity, care, and collaborative spirit to a new role as Interim Dean of Arts. Beverley, an Associate Pro more PR

TRALEE, Ireland, Sept. 11 -- Munster Technological University issued the following news: * * * MTU student wins Best Poster Award at international AI in healthcare conference A Final Year Project by Munster Technological University (MTU) Software Engineering student Eleonora Blazhko received international recognition, winning a Best Poster Award at a major artificial intelligence and healthcare conference at Imperial College London. Blazhko received the award for research carried out as part of her Final Year Project. Her paper, Image-based more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- OCAD University issued the following news: * * * OCAD U celebrates 2025-26 Teaching Award recipients From inclusive teaching practices to innovative approaches to learning, the 2025-26 Teaching Awards recognize the faculty, instructors and teaching assistants who contributed to shaping students' experiences at OCAD University. The recipients were celebrated on September 2 at OCAD U's Academic Year Welcome event. Vice-President, Academic and Provost Dr. Sandra Gabriele congratulated the award recipients on their more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech University researchers highlight the long-term health impacts of wildfire smoke * Wildfire smoke has become an increasingly familiar part of Canadian summers, affecting communities thousands of kilometres from the fires themselves. While hazy skies and poor air quality are often temporary, Ontario Tech University researchers are examining how some health effects can persist long after the smoke clears. Smoke affects more than the  more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * People with ADHD more likely to suffer from gut problems, major review finds * People with ADHD may be far more likely to suffer from problems like constipation, IBS and diarrhoea, finds the largest review of its kind led by the University of Warwick. University of Warwick researchers have analysed data from over 1.9 million people across 23 studies and found that ADHD is linked to an almost 50% increase in overall gastrointestinal symptoms co more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 11 -- 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 10 Sep 2026 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 suppleme more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Blood protein analysis could help diagnose rare diseases missed by genome sequencing Combining information about proteins in the blood with genomic data provides new answers for some people with rare diseases who previously remained undiagnosed after genome sequencing, research suggests. Published on: 10 September 2026 Researchers from Queen Mary University of London, the Berlin Institute of Health at Charite (BIH) and Genomics England ha more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT researchers awarded more than $15 million in ARC Future Fellowships 11th September 2026 QUT researchers have secured more than $15 million in Australian Research Council Future Fellowship funding, with 13 researchers awarded support for projects spanning renewable energy, robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, education, environmental science and disaster resilience. QUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Research Profess more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 11 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news wrap up entitled "RRU in the Media": * * * Here's where Royal Roads made headlines this week: * CHEK, CTV, Times Colonist, and Goldstream News Gazette covered the official first day of classes and welcome celebrations at Royal Roads University's John Horgan Campus. * David Black, associate professor of Communication and Culture, appeared on CHEK to analyze the launch of a new BC centrist political party. He also spoke with Vancouver Sun and CKFR-AM  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Shapeshifting plant roots rely on a balance of anatomy, metabolism, and microbes to maximise survival * Scientists have identified the mechanisms that allow plants to change their root anatomy to maximise survival when nutrients are scarce. The findings could pave the way for developing new ways to improve beneficial plant-microbe interactions in agriculture. Roots naturally vary in how complex their cross-sectional anatomy is - from the  more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Sept. 11 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * SLSU Completes Final Batch of MOA Signing for ICTECO 2026 Southern Leyte State University successfully completed the final batch of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing for the 3rd International Conference on Transformative Extension and Community Outreach (ICTECO 2026) on September 7, 2026, through a virtual ceremony held via Zoom. The milestone brought together SLSU and its partner institutions, namely NCJSC "Astana Medical University" of more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 11 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Go to a lecture with the 2026 honorary doctorate Legal perspectives on new technologies, PFAS pollution and royals. These are topics that some of this year's honorary doctors lecture on their appearances in Stockholm during the autumn. Stockholm University appointed six honorary doctors in the spring of 2026 in the humanities, law, social sciences and natural sciences. Everyone has contributed to the university's research and education in a unique way. On S more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 11 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Henrik Bergqvist: "Studying languages makes it possible to see the world through other eyes" Henrik Bergqvist, recently appointed professor of general linguistics at the Department of Linguistics, wants to develop the understanding of what language is. He is researching, among other things, endangered minority languages in South and Central America. Henrik Bergqvist is one of 43 new professors who will be recognized at the University's inaugural holiday in  more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 11 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * New dissertation - Being heard is not always the same as getting a response What happens when women whose lives have been shaped by migration tell us about their experiences - in meetings with authorities, health care, working life and research? In her dissertation, Fariba Majlesi examines what happens when women's stories are heard, documented, translated and assessed, and when they pass through various institutional and academic forms of listening. The st more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 11 -- Technological University Dublin issued the following news: * * * New Research Reveals How AI is Reshaping Workplace Practices Rather than Replacing Jobs Published: Wednesday 9 September 2026 - 16:04 TU Dublin research has found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing work in Ireland for the better. The Right-Sizing AI at Work study shows that AI is transforming workplaces across Ireland, with competitive advantage coming not from technology alone, but from how organisations integrate AI into jobs, workflo more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 11 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Telkom Foundation, BCX and Alibaba Cloud Partner with Wits to expand digital skills * The programme will provide approximately 165 third-year Computer Science students at Wits with access to AI-powered development tools. The Telkom Foundation, in partnership with BCX, Alibaba Cloud and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), has launched the Qoder Programme, creating new opportunities for young South Africans to develop the skil more PR

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Sept. 10 -- The University of the Fraser Valley posted the following news: * * * UFV's Amanda Wurz helps kids with cancer and blood disorders * For children affected by cancer or blood disorders, staying active might mean performing gentle shoulder circles from a hospital bed. On other days, it could mean racing up and down the stairs to collect stuffed animals or learning how to play a new game or sport. Whatever the activity, Dr. Amanda Wurz wants them to have the chance to move, play and simply be kids. Th more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Supporting people to live well for longer Supporting people to stay active, independent and connected through research-led care. 10 September 2026 By Dr Richard Powell, University of Birmingham Health research often begins with questions that are relatively easy to define and measure: can we recruit and retain enough participants for a trial, does an intervention change a particular clinical outcome, does it improve access and quality of care, a more PR

BONN, Germany, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bonn issued the following news: * * * New Hereditary Retinal Disease Discovered Night vision disrupted before visible retinal damage, while central vision remains relatively preserved - An international team of researchers led by the University Hospital and University of Bonn, as well as the universities of Edinburgh, Basel and Pennsylvania, has identified a previously unrecognized form of inherited retinal degeneration caused by a specific variant in the EFEMP1 gene. The disease primar more PR

GALWAY, Ireland, Sept. 11 -- The University of Galway issued the following news: * * * Arts in Action returns with new Autumn/Winter programme University of Galway's Arts in Action 2026-2027 programme returns this week with free events, workshops and partnerships with arts organisations in the west. A flagship public arts, performance and creative engagement programme of the University of Galway, Arts in Action prides itself on the strong partnerships it has built from year to year. With a new home at the University of Galway's Institute f more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Better support for women after surgical or early menopause on its way Improving the physical and mental health of women with surgical or early menopause and guidance for managing menopause after cancer will be the focus of new research led by the University of Melbourne. A $3 million National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant, led by University of Melbourne Professor Martha Hickey, will focus on how to better support women navigati more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * From flower to fruit: the struggle within By Julie Gazaille Sep 9th, 2026 UdeM scientists reveal how a tug-of-war between fast- and slow-growing tissues sculpts fruit in a flowering plant. Unlike an animal cell, a plant cell can't crawl or migrate. It's locked inside a rigid wall, cemented to its neighbours for life. A cell born at the centre of a young fruit will still be there when that fruit ripens. Tha more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, Sept. 11 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * The webinar "STEM Education: Interdisciplinary Approaches and Artificial Intelligence" was successfully held With more than 150 participants and special interest, the fifth of a series of online seminars with a wide theme "Contemporary Pedagogy issues" took place on September 2, 2026. This webinar was on "STEM Education: Interdisciplinary Approaches and Artificial Intelligence". During the seminar, the theoretical framework of STEM education was presente more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University launches new institute to tackle environmental challenges following summer of heatwaves and droughts The new Portsmouth-based institute will connect researchers, facilities and partners to solve environmental challenges and support a sustainable future 10 September 2026 The University of Portsmouth has officially launched its new Institute of the Earth and Environment (IEE), bringing together leading expertise to solve environmental ch more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * Biostatistics acts as a bridge between complex health data and trustworthy evidence for real-world decisions Posted on September 09, 2026 Biostatistics is a scientific discipline grounded in mathematics and statistics that transforms health data into rigorous evidence to inform research, clinical decision-making, and policy. As health data have grown in complexity, the discipline has evolved to address challenges across medicine, public health, e more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * University of Sydney and Manipal Academy of Higher Education sign strategic MoU The Memorandum of Understanding will deepen their longstanding partnership in education, research, innovation and international mobility. - The University of Sydney and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their longstanding partnership in education, research, innovation and international mobility. The MoU was s more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * First international CAPSTAN voyage takes students to the Pacific 10 Sep 2026 For the first time, CAPSTAN is taking its sea-training program overseas, with 20 university students from across Australia travelling into international waters aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator to gain invaluable marine research experience and help shape the next generation of marine experts. Sea-training program CAPSTAN is heading into international waters for  more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Aaron Fisk's freshwater research reshapes understanding of Great Lakes ecosystems By Sara Elliott For more than two decades, University of Windsor researcher Dr. Aaron T. Fisk has helped change how scientists understand freshwater ecosystems - from how contaminants move through aquatic food webs to where fish travel, feed and spawn across the Great Lakes and the Arctic. That body of work has now earned Fisk one of Canada's highest academic honours. The Un more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * UP Women Leadership Programme public lecture: 'Women leaders in higher education need male allies, but must choose carefully' - keynote speaker Posted on September 09, 2026 The role of men in contributing to gender equity featured prominently in the annual public lecture of the University of Pretoria's (UP) Women Leadership Programme. The lecture, titled 'Women leadership in higher education: Collaborating, building networks and leaving a legacy' more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 11 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI graduate students to compete in Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada competition on September 14 * Two master's students in the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering will participate in the Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada competition on September 14 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They will be among 14 of Atlantic Canada's top students and early-career researchers who will each have just three minutes to pi more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 11 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New EU public procurement rules informed by Willem Janssen's academic work On 9 September, the European Commission presented its long-awaited proposal for new EU public procurement rules. The proposal marks a major reform of the framework governing how public authorities across Europe purchase works, goods and services. The Commission aims to simplify procurement procedures, create a more coherent legal framework and strengthen the strategic role of pub more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * UWindsor freshwater researchers earn Royal Society of Canada recognition From tracking fish across the Great Lakes to restoring the streams that connect land, water and communities, University of Windsor researchers Dr. Aaron T. Fisk and Dr. Catherine Febria are advancing understanding of how freshwater ecosystems are understood, managed and protected. Their work has now earned national recognition from the Royal Society of Canada. Fisk, professor and Tier more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * Virtual fences, real benefits: positive trial results indicate a game-changer for livestock sector * Early indications are that virtual fencing technology can operate as a communication tool rather than a correction device, reinforcing confidence in animal welfare outcomes. * Charles Sturt University Virtual Fencing Demonstration Trial uses GPS-defined boundaries and electronic neckbands to manage cattle without the need for traditional fencing  more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 11 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Welsh wildfire risk to be assessed by aerial drone technology * Drone technology could be used to detect, monitor and tackle wildfires, supporting emergency services during these destructive events, according to researchers from Cardiff University. The team plan to use uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with advanced sensing capabilities to survey large and difficult-to-access areas quickly and safely. On-board thermal and optical imaging would help auth more PR