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

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

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

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

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

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

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: * * * 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

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

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 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: * * * 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

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

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