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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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