UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 12 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * 10 September 2026 A conversation about Essentials of UU Leadership: "You also have to dare to identify yourself as a manager" Leadership: some colleagues aspire to it, while for others it is simply part of their role. At the university, leadership was long seen as something people did alongside their main role, but initiatives such as Recognition and Rewards are changing this. This is also the case at Utrecht University. Since 2022, more than three hun more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 12 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * The Semi-Summer programme once again offered students summer jobs and research opportunities Published: 11.9.2026 The programme, funded by companies in the semiconductor industry, aims to strengthen students' skills in this rapidly growing field The strong growth of the semiconductor industry and significant investments in Finland have increased the need for a new, skilled workforce. In response, a group of semiconductor companies has supported Aalto Uni more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU to host Fulbright specialist in philosophy Professor Costica Bradatan 11 September 2026 * ACU will host one of the world's leading philosophers, Professor Costica Bradatan, in the university's first Fulbright Specialist exchange * Professor Bradatan from Texas Tech University will join ACU's Western Civilisation Program for one month, exploring the rising figures of the public humanities * The Fulbright Program of the US Department of  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's to lead pioneering doctoral programmes tackling global fungal threat and underrepresented populations disease research Wellcome-funded Clinical Doctoral Training Programmes at City St George's are supporting students to carry out research into overlooked fungal diseases and diseases affecting underrepresented populations in East London Published Friday, 11th September 2026 Two leading Wellcome Trust clinical Doctoral Training more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 (TNSrpt) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * New report first to outline economic impact of childbirth-related PTSD in the UK Launched at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Birth Trauma, the report provides the first estimates of some of the economic costs associated with PTSD following birth in the UK, focusing on healthcare use for affected women By Mr George Wigmore (Senior Communications Officer), Published Thursday, 10th September 2026 Healthcare costs for women r more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Study links fast-growing money market funds, "exuberant" equity markets and systemic risk Bayes research highlights systemic risk posed by fast-growing money market funds as concerns mount over levels of private debt and an AI-fuelled bubble in equity markets. By Chris Mahony (Senior Communications Officer), Published Thursday, 10th September 2026 Money market funds (MMFs) that grow rapidly when equity markets are soaring pose system more PR

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 12 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU surges 33 places in highly-respected Guardian university league tables for 2027 De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has surged 33 places in the highly-respected Guardian university league tables for 2027 - with its Paramedic Science course ranked the best in the UK. DMU has climbed from 118th to 85th in the country in the Guardian University Guide 2027, published today (Saturday, 12 September) - the move continues a run of strong results for the u more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 12 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * When will your glacier disappear? From projections to reality New website maps the future of every glacier on Earth 11/09/2026 When will the glacier in your valley disappear? Will the glacier you visited as a child still exist in 2050? And how much difference would limiting global warming make? Scientists have launched the Global Glacier Extinction Explorer, a new interactive website that allows anyone to explore the projected future of more PR

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * From Ljubljana to Chile: UL FMF Researchers in One of Today's Largest Astronomical Projects Date of publication: 11. 9. 2026 Only a few months after reaching its First Light milestone, the international astronomical project 4MOST successfully completed its Science Programme Verification phase. In just three months, it recorded more than one million spectra of stars and galaxies, confirming its readiness for the systematic survey of the southern sky more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 12 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Study sheds new light on why 55 pilot whales stranded on Lewis 10 September 2026 A new study investigating one of Scotland's largest-ever mass strandings of long-finned pilot whales has helped scientists narrow the possible causes of the event, which saw 55 whales come ashore on the Isle of Lewis in July 2023. The research, led by Anna Kebke of the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS), used stable isotope analys more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 12 -- 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 11 Sep 2026 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 inau more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Starfish program creates new jobs In a win for people and the environment, new economic modelling from James Cook University researchers reveals that a five-million-dollar investment to control crown-of-thorns (CoTS) starfish numbers in the Cairns region created 61 new jobs and generated $20 million of economic activity. Along with cyclones and bleaching, CoTS outbreaks are one of the big causes of coral cover loss. The CoTS program is designed more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * First Wurruwila Wutja Research Fellow appointed La Trobe University has appointed leading Wiradjuri archaeologist Dr Kellie Pollard as its inaugural Wurruwila Wutja Research Fellow, marking a significant milestone in the University's commitment to advancing Indigenous-led research. Dr Pollard joins La Trobe from Charles Darwin University and will commence in the role on 24 August. Dr Pollard's research brings together Indigenous knowledges and W more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * War game shows Australia's shipping vulnerability A series of simulations to test the vulnerability of Australia's ocean access demonstrated maritime trading routes required protection across the full length of the Indian Ocean, not just in waters close to Australia. A recent matrix game involving nine former senior military and defence officials from Australia, India, the United States and Japan has found that a modest undersea threat against shi more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * National AI research lab based at UCL opens Leading AI researchers and entrepreneurs officially opened the new pound sterling30 million, UCL-led national AI research lab dedicated to developing innovative, open-source AI systems. 11 September 2026 Leading AI researchers and entrepreneurs officially opened the new pound sterling30 million, UCL-led national AI research lab dedicated to developing innovative, open-source AI systems. The new Science of more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * New Dean appointed for UCL Population Health Sciences Professor Mark Schuster, widely recognised for his work on healthcare quality, health disparities and child and adolescent health, has been appointed Executive Dean of UCL Population Health Sciences. 9 September 2026 Professor Schuster, a physician as well as a health services researcher, will also hold the David Cohen Professorship of Primary Health Care and Population Health. He will start on  more PR

PARIS, France, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- PSL University (Paris Sciences et Lettres University) issued the following news: * * * The pocket rings of the asteroid Chariklo evolve 9 September 2026 Discovered in 2013, the two mini rings of the asteroid Chariklo today show signs of evolution in their structure and opacity. Made using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), this discovery involving researchers from the Paris-PSL Observatory, the CNRS, Sorbonne University and the Institut polytechnique des sciences advanced (IPSA) is the subject of a sci more PR

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 12 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Skills Minister praises DMU as a model for the sector during Leicester visit The Government's Skills Minister has praised De Montfort University (DMU) for its role as an "anchor within the city" following a visit to its Leicester campus. The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education said she would "like to see more universities looking to DMU" for the way in which it engages local partners during the tri more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Sept. 12 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * 11 Sep 2026 SLSU-MCC Advances Responsible AI Use through I AM AI-SMART Capacity-Building Activity Southern Leyte State University-Maasin City Campus (SLSU-MCC), through its Research, Innovation, Publication, and Extension (RIPE) Services, strengthened its commitment to innovation and digital transformation through the conduct of the capacity-building activity titled "I AM AI-SMART: Improving Academic and Administrative Methods through Artificial more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 12 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea ranked 25th in Guardian University Guide 2027 * Swansea University has been ranked 25th in the Guardian University Guide 2027, up seven places from last year's Guide. Unlike rankings that focus heavily on academic research, the Guardian University Guide helps prospective students and their families choose where to study, evaluating 123 UK institutions on factors such as teaching quality, student satisfaction, class sizes, and the percentage of graduates more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL geneticist wins global prize for molecular evolution research UCL Professor Ziheng Yang has won one of four annual Balzan Prizes, which are awarded to scholars and scientists who have distinguished themselves in their fields on an international level. 11 September 2026 Professor Yang will share half of the prize fund for the 2026 Balzan Prize for Molecular Evolution: Decoding Patterns of Genomic Change, worth pound sterling660,000 to support his more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 12 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * UJ strengthens research and innovation through UNDP-supported UniPod partnership September 10, 2026 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is strengthening its research, innovation and technology capabilities through its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with GPU infrastructure equipment valued at US$224,492.54 transferred to the University to support the growing UJ UniPod community. The infrastructur more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 12 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * UJ's Limpopo initiative drives 21 years of community impact through sustainable tech, health, and education solutions September 10, 2026 The University of Johannesburg's (UJ) transformative Societal Impact project leverages technology, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration to address critical infrastructure needs across Gwakwani, Matatani, Mbodi, and Hanyani Secondary School in Limpopo. Located 630 km from Johannesburg and more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Calls for better research into menopause supplements More evidence is needed into the effectiveness and safety of menopause supplements, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL. 11 September 2026 It is predicted that the global market for menopause supplements is due to reach $25billion by 2030. But a new review, published in Climacteric, found that there is a significant variation in the ingredients and prices of supplements available  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Chemotheraphy alters 'Darwinian battleground' in our bodies Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, give a growth advantage to cells with particular genetic changes in healthy tissue, finds a new study involving UCL scientists. 11 September 2026 The researchers used DNA sequencing to map the mutations in normal oesophagus tissue from oesophageal cancer patients who had received either chemotherapy, chemotherapy and radio more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Giant volcanic blanket reveals hidden 'Pompeii' of Andean landscapes A vast sheet of volcanic rock in the Andes has preserved clues to a buried landscape that existed 22 million years ago, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. 11 September 2026 The study, published in Science Advances, shows that a giant volcanic eruption acted a little like Vesuvius, but across an entire landscape, burying the terrain beneath it and preserving i more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Inspiring entrepreneurs pitch for investment Companies aiming to ease teachers' administrative burdens and make AI safer for children were among the UCL startups trying to attract investors' interest at this year's London Demo Day. 10 September 2026 Back for its seventh year, London Demo Day brought together investors and industry experts with 20 early-stage ventures. These startups are supported by UCL, Imperial College London, the London School of more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 9 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * From algal blooms to infant health: new nitrate sensors for detecting water pollution 9 September 2026 Engineering researchers are developing low-cost sensors that could transform how New Zealand monitors nitrate in its freshwater ecosystems. What if you could check the health of a river as easily as checking the weather? At a discreet lab in Albany, University of Auckland Associate Professor Ashton Partridge and his team are working towards exac more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 12 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * New Maori leadership roles to shape the future of education and research 11 September 2026 Mel Wall and Professor Sarah-Jane Paine take up senior academic roles focused on Maori success, scholarship and research across Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Two new senior academic appointments are set to shape the future of Maori education and research at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Mel Wall has been appointed Associate Pr more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University academic chairs Independent Commission to accelerate safe AI adoption in healthcare New recommendations set out how the NHS could give patients faster access to AI advances with safeguards to protect patient safety and maintain trust 11 September 2026 A clinical academic at the University of Birmingham has co-chaired a new report setting out how the NHS can adopt AI advances while maintaining public trust and patient safety. Professor more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham rises to 14th in the Guardian University Guide 2027 University of Birmingham climbs 14 places following strongest ever performance in the National Student Survey. 12 September 2026 The University of Birmingham has risen 14 places to 14th overall in the latest edition of the 2027 Guardian University Guide - its best position in a decade - and has been selected by the Guide as its featured university of the year, thanks to "skyrocketing  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * KVector secures pound sterling3.8m to develop low-power alternative to electronically steered antennas KVector's patented approach is designed to be manufactured at scale through UK and European supply chains. 11 September 2026 KVector, a University of Birmingham spin-out, has raised pound sterling3.8 million to commercialise a beam-steered antenna designed to deliver the performance of a modern active electronically steered array without the ele more PR

CHICHESTER, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: * * * University of Chichester backs national plan to give graduates the skills employers need Date published 11 Sep 2026 A major campaign to get more graduates into good jobs and ensure they have the skills needed for the future has been backed by the University of Chichester - with action already being taken on AI skills and employer partnerships. A report into the current and future landscape for graduates and employers across the UK has led to t more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 12 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * Tracing Big Data's fingerprints on stability of SA society September 11, 2026 The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already impacting South African society. And monitoring its effects require better methods than those currently available. But AI is not the only Big Data factor worth monitoring. Three others are also driving potential societal upheaval, argues Professor Kevin Durrheim. "We need to know more about misinformat more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * 11 September 2026 Pioneering doctoral programme tackles global fungal threat and underrepresented populations disease research Written by Michael Addelman Wellcome-funded Clinical Doctoral Training Programme at The University of Manchester is supporting students to carry out research into overlooked fungal diseases and diseases * New Wellcome Trust clinical Doctoral Training Programme partnership between The University of Manchester, Cit more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 12 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Emma Frejinger appointed special advisor on AI and digital technology By Jeff Heinrich Sep 11th, 2026 Emma Frejinger, a professor of operations research who holds two research chairs, will support the strategic, ethical and operational development of AI projects at Universite de Montreal. Universite de Montreal is taking another step in its digital transformation with the appointment of Emma Frejinger as special advi more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 12 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * Emerging researchers show which walls they're breaking through research at Falling Walls Lab Pretoria competition Posted on September 10, 2026 What do grandmothers and potential funders have in common? Both are ideal audiences for testing the ability of postgraduate students and early-career researchers to articulate what they aim to achieve through their research. "I always tell students that if you can explain to your grandmother in one or two more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * 11.09.26 Dementia Associates build connections with The Lowry The Dementia Associates from our Dementia and Ageing Hub recently had the opportunity to work alongside The Lowry as part of an exciting co-production initiative focused on strengthening the theatre's dementia offer. Recognising the value of lived experience, The Lowry deliberately sought opportunities to engage directly with people living with dementia. Through Emma Smith from E more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * 10.09.26 PhD student develops toolkit to help make criminal justice system fairer for people with FASD A toolkit developed by a Salford Professional Doctorate (PhD) candidate will be used to help professionals and advocates involved in the criminal justice system to question individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder caused by prenatal alcohol exposure and it is often invisible. In more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * 10.09.26 Professor Annalu Waller: Inaugural lecture Who is disabled anyway? Towards an inclusive and accessible digital infrastructure. Professor Annalu Waller OBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Science Engineering and Environment, at the University of Salford is set to give her inaugural professorial lecture looking at how Assistive and Accessible Technologies can play a pivotal role in providing access to education, employ more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Policy expertise recognised with international award 11 Sep 2026 The University of Tasmania's Tasmanian Policy Exchange (TPE) has received international recognition for its work helping turn research into real-world impact, winning the Benefitting Society category at the International Green Gown Awards. The award celebrates projects that demonstrate how universities can make a meaningful contribution to society through leadership, collaboration and p more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Preserving Tasmania's apple history 10 Sep 2026 The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is helping to preserve Tasmania's rich apple growing history with the planting of heritage apple trees at the 50 Trees Heritage Orchard at the University of Tasmania's Newnham campus. This expands the collection of heritage apples at the site from 26 to 37 varieties and is an important step towards ensuring Tasmania's diverse apple history is safeguarded for  more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 12 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Arctic songbirds help Iqaluit youth learn conservation skills close to home By Sara Elliott In Iqaluit, Nunavut, University of Windsor researchers are helping young people turn the birds around their homes into a gateway to Arctic science, conservation training and community-based wildlife monitoring. The team received a $172,200 three-year grant for the project through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's (NSERC) PromoScience  more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 12 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Science rooted in local waters earns Febria national recognition By Sara Elliott Catherine Febria's research begins in the smallest streams, where land, water and people meet. Its impact is now being recognized nationally. From microbes and mushrooms to watersheds across the Great Lakes Basin, the University of Windsor ecologist uses science to understand and restore freshwater ecosystems while building relationships with the communities that depend on the more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 12 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Students bring applied materials research to industry at MCEcon University of Windsor students shared applied research in materials chemistry and engineering with scientists and industry professionals Aug. 13 at the third annual MCEcon Conference. Hosted by the Master's in Material Chemistry and Engineering program (MMCE), the conference gave students an opportunity to share their research, connect with industry professionals and build their professional ne more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * University of Wolverhampton achieves highest-ever Guardian University Guide ranking 12/09/2026 The University of Wolverhampton has achieved its highest-ever position in the Guardian University Guide, rising 41 places to 67th in the 2027 rankings. The result makes the University one of the UK's top three highest climbers and reflects significant progress across key measures including student satisfaction, teaching quality, continuati more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * New Wolverhampton business Accelerator strengthens Midlands innovation network 11/09/2026 Entrepreneurs across Wolverhampton and the Black Country with ambitions to start or scale a business will gain access to NatWest's national community of entrepreneurs, investors and specialist growth support following the launch of a new Accelerator Hub at the University of Wolverhampton. The new NatWest Accelerator hub is designed to help turn more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 12 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * UP honours 23 Facilities Management staff members for long-standing service Posted on September 11, 2026 The University of Pretoria (UP) celebrated the dedication and commitment of 23 staff members from the Department of Facilities Management who were recognised for their long-standing service to UP. Held on 14 August at Technical Services Building on UP's Hatfield Campus, provided an opportunity for UP to honour staff members whose years of ser more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 12 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * 80% chance of rain, what does that actually mean? Science historian David Baneke on the film Pressure and uncertainty in weather forecasting 10 September 2026 Storm's coming! The new film Pressure shows how meteorologists in 1944 had to decide, under enormous pressure, whether D-Day could go ahead or would need to be postponed. Science historian David Baneke studies the history of the weather forecast, and recognises the dilemma the scientists in the  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 12 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * 11 September 2026 NNC-IDF launches travel grant for PhD students in dairy-related research The Netherlands National Committee of the International Dairy Federation (NNC-IDF) is launching a travel grant for PhD candidates active in dairy-related research. Through this initiative, NNC-IDF provides financial support each year to one talented PhD student to participate in the poster session at the IDF World Dairy Summit. This summit is the world's most pre more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick remains the Midlands' leading university in Guardian University Guide 2027 * The University of Warwick has retained seventh place in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2027, remaining the highest-ranked university in the Midlands. The latest rankings place Warwick joint fifth nationally for graduate careers at 15 months post-graduation, with 16 Warwick subjects also ranked in the national top 10. Accounting and Finance, Creative  more PR