UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 14 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * 14 September 2026 4th-century fragment of the Odyssey discovered in Utrecht University Library During a project to study and publish the ancient manuscripts in our Special Collections, Dr Mark de Kreij of the Radboud University made a remarkable discovery. The Odyssey The success of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey has brought Homer's timeless masterpiece back to the world's attention. And it was timeless - the Odyssey was famous by Aristotle's day, and h more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 14 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Robot accelerates the search for energy-storage materials Juuso Mantykivi Published: 14.9.2026 A robot modified from a 3D printer helps researchers generate experimental data and accelerates the search for new energy-storage materials A new robotic platform automates electrochemical experiments and helps researchers gather information more efficiently about materials suitable for energy storage. "We have developed new robotic tools that are not particu more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 14 September 2026 All University of Sydney students and staff to receive free and supported access to OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu The University is partnering with OpenAI to introduce advanced AI tool ChatGPT Edu across teaching, research and operations - and investing $1 million in an AI Sustainability Research and Innovation Fund. - All University of Sydney students and staff will soon gain free and supported access to OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu, the enterprise  more PR

BATH, England, Sept. 14 -- Bath Spa University posted the following news: * * * Bath Spa University rises to highest Guardian University Guide ranking in 17 years * Monday, 14 September, 2026 Bath Spa University has risen into the UK's top 60 universities in The Guardian University Guide 2027, continuing a remarkable upward trajectory and reaching its highest position in 17 years. The University has risen two places from 61st to 59th out of 123 institutions in the latest rankings, published this weekend, following the extraordinary 47-p more PR

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines, Sept. 14 -- Bicol University issued the following news: * * * Nebres engages Senate, CHED, national innovation awards in 3-day Manila swing September 14, 2026 Bicol University (BU), under the leadership of University President Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III, SUC President IV, actively engaged national leaders and stakeholders in a series of meetings, pursuing strategic partnerships, joining the national dialogue on learning recovery, and participating in the celebration of Filipino innovation, in Metro Manila more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol research transforms Scottish infection control guidelines * The AERATOR (AERosolisation And Transmission Of SARS-CoV-2 in Healthcare Settings) study took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to understand whether so-called aerosol generating procedures, such as inserting a breathing tube, produced aerosols in significant numbers. AERATOR was led by anaesthetic, intensive care, infectious disease and respiratory clinicians at Sou more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol spinout launches with more than PS700,000 to deliver blood test for hidden vascular disease * Dimension Biotechnologies is developing a novel blood test designed to reveal biochemical signs of disease within the microvasculature - the vast network of microscopic blood vessels responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Damage to the microvascular system is key to the development of some of today's biggest global  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 14 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the life and legacy of Sir Roy Shaw * Keele University is celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Changemaker Professor Sir Roy Shaw with a special exhibition and public lecture exploring his lifelong commitment to education, the arts and inclusive opportunity. Sir Roy Shaw (1918-2012) was Director of Adult Education at Keele from 1962 to 1975, before becoming Secretary General of the Arts Council. Across his career, he championed the pr more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 14 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Researcher awarded $1.3 million ARC grant to unlock Australia's environmental memory 14 September 2026 By Priscilla Roberts CQUniversity will lead a four-year research project exploring how Australia's ancient past, First Nations knowledge and historical records can be reconnected to help shape the future of regional communities. CQUniversity Principal Research Fellow in Applied Palaeontology & Palaeotourism, Dr Scott Hocknull has been awarde more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 14 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Seagrass secrets could help restore Queensland's coastal ecosystems 13 September 2026 By Katelyn Dunn Not all seagrass meadows are created equal, according to new CQUniversity Australia research that could help improve the success of restoration projects in Queensland and beyond. Marine ecologist Dr Elizabeth Andrews has discovered that even neighbouring seagrass meadows can develop unique traits that make them better suited to the environmen more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 14 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * CPUT signs MoU with JKUAT in Nairobi Monday, 14 September 2026 A CPUT delegation recently visited the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Nairobi, Kenya, to formally sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. The visit represented a significant milestone in a partnership that has developed over several years, elevating a long-standing academic collaboration to a formal i more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Sept. 15 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK decodes the assembly of Helicobacter pylori's "molecular syringe" First insights into its early core assembly offers a new strategy for disarming its virulence * An international research team led by Professor Shannon Au Wing-ngor from the School of Life Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has unravelled the step-by-step assembly mechanism of a "molecular syringe" used by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) to indu more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 14 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Digital twin helps us use wastewater more efficiently * Novonesis is among the first companies to use advanced computer simulations to predict and optimize industrial wastewater treatment. Christina Taekker When you zoom in on the town of Kalundborg in Google Maps, the size of the joint industrial wastewater treatment plant operated by Novonesis and Novo Nordisk becomes clear. The facility is one of the largest of its kind in Scandina more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 14 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Discovery founder Adrian Gore and his 4 Principles to Multiply Impact for Organisations and Individuals * Adrian Gore's captivating book, The Four Principles: Multiply your impact in Life and Leadership, is at once a textbook on Leadership, a workbook on organsational impact and a personal development manual. First published in the Daily Maverick (Photo: Pan Macmillan) [We] set out to change the world of health insurance, starting in Sout more PR

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 14 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Krist Vaesen appointed chair of the Committee for Responsible Collaborations September 14, 2026 "Krist has a broad perspective on science and academia, is an established researcher and has the calmness and determination that is needed." - The Executive Board has appointed associate professor Krist Vaesen as chair of the Committee for Responsible Collaborations. It is expected that the other committee members will be appointed soon.  more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * European university networks and research organisations are calling for increased investment in research * Author: Pixabay The University of Tartu, together with seven leading European university networks and research organisations are calling on EU policymakers to increase investment in research and innovation in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). As the European Union enters a decisive phase of the preparations for its next long-term budg more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Sept. 14 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Every animal, even the smallest rodent, deserves safe anaesthesia * Laboratory animals are anaesthetised to avoid pain during invasive procedures. Anaesthesia is necessary for the welfare of these animals, but it is not always without problems: substandard anaesthesia can cause suffering, distort experiment results and force researchers to repeat tests on more animals. A research group at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Veterinary Med more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Sept. 14 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Excellent research awarded at FAU * #Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2026 awarded to Georg Schett The research of Prof. Dr. Georg Schett from Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) has been awarded the Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2026 in the Life Sciences category. His work opens new perspectives for the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases. With the title "Breaking the Wall of Aut more PR

FAYOUM, Egypt, Sept. 14 -- Fayoum University issued the following news: * * * Issuance of the ministerial decision to adopt the updated internal regulations for postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Pharmacy in the system of credit hours Publishing Date: 12/09/2026 Prof. Dr. Sharif Mohammed Sabri Al-Attar, Acting President of Fayoum University, announced the issuance of the ministerial decision to adopt the updated internal regulations for postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Pharmacy with a credit hour system. He added that the decisi more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 14 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * FloodScapes network to transform flood resilience through research * Dubbed "The People-Water Futures Network," the initiative bridges the gap between environmental sciences and the social, emotional, and economic realities of flooding. Led by Dr Katie Parsons, the network has already attracted significant external interest and provides an important pathway for interdisciplinary collaboration, external engagement and future research and inn more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 14 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Gym gap investigated: a third of bookings end up on the bench * Thirty per cent of people who plan to visit a gym do not turn up. This is according to a study of gym data carried out by researchers at Radboud University and the RIVM, which was published today in the economics journal ESB. "We already know from other research that people often fail to follow through on their exercise plans," says Elisa de Weerd, a health economist at Radboud Universi more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Sept. 14 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * September 12, 2026 JKUAT Research and Innovations Shine at 2026 ASK Nyeri Show Research and innovations at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) took centre stage at the 2026 ASK Nyeri Show, attracting the attention of visitors and judges and earning the University top honours in several categories for its outstanding displays and innovative solutions. The exhibition featured a diverse range of technolog more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Lead-free solar powers a battery-free future for health tech * Wearable health devices that never need charging are a step closer thanks to next-generation photovoltaic technology that harvests energy from indoor light, as well as the sun. While perovskite indoor photovoltaics have emerged as one of the most promising power sources for wearable health devices, toxic lead content has prevented their use in skin-contact applications. University o more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Sept. 15 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan has eight subjects in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects -- nearly tripling last year's count * Lingnan University has achieved outstanding results in the newly released 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), with eight subjects on the list, nearly three times as many as last year. Five subjects, including Computer Science and Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, made more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 14 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Massey partners with international gelato festival to advance food science research Monday 14 September 2026 A new international partnership between Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University and the Social Promotion Association The Italian Way will help advance scientific understanding of contemporary artisanal gelato, bringing together researchers, industry experts and master gelato makers from around the world. The Social Promotion Asso more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * National science festival kicks off in Southampton * Five days of science workshops, talks and activities kick off on Wednesday when the British Science Festival lands in Southampton. A church-going robot, Japanese competitive litter picking, crystal maze-style challenges, fashion shows, comedy workshops and live performances will feature during the British Science Association event, hosted by the University of Southampton. There will also b more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * New study reveals genetic secrets to grow food crops on salty land * A University of Newcastle-led global study has produced the most complete genetic picture yet of a salt-loving plant with the potential to help grow food in some of the world's harshest environments. Published in Nature Communications, the study sequenced the genomes of six species of Salicornia, an edible salt-tolerant plant often compared to asparagus for its flavour and textu more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 14 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Nine in 10 UK gambling websites breaching data privacy law, study finds * Nearly nine in 10 (86%) UK-licensed online gambling websites are operating in breach of the General Data Protection Regulation, according to new research from the Gambling Research, Education and Treatment (GREAT) Centre at Swansea University. The study audited the cookie consent banners and network traffic of all 624 casino and sports betting websites licensed by the Gambling Commission. more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 14 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Paula Wood-Adams appointed Interim Vice-President, Academic and Research * The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) welcomes Paula Wood-Adams as the new Interim Vice-President, Academic and Research (VPAR) for a one-year term, effective June 2026. A distinguished professor of engineering and internationally recognized expert in applied polymer science, Wood-Adams brings over three decades of leadership, acade more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Prestigious award for reshaping psychological research on anxiety disorders 14th September 2026 Dr Luke Ney has been awarded the prestigious Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia's 2026 Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research. Having gained his PhD in 2021, Dr Ney, from QUT's School of Psychology and Counselling, is ranked as the leading career researcher in Australia and the only ECR among the top 15 researchers globally in more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT appoints inaugural Chenhall Chair of Cancer Therapeutics 14th September 2026 Internationally recognised cancer researcher Professor Si Ming Man has been appointed the Inaugural Chenhall Chair of Cancer Therapeutics in the QUT School of Medicine. Professor Man is globally recognised for his research that identified the fundamental and molecular mechanisms triggering inflammation that revealed anti-cancer capabilities of the immune  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 14 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Researchers examine how commercial change is reshaping Toronto's Kensington Market * Kensington Market is one of Toronto's most distinctive neighbourhoods, renowned for its bustling patchwork of food shops, vintage clothing stores, street art and historic Victorian row houses. Its vibrant character has long made it a hub for independent business, artists and visitors from Toronto and beyond - but has also attracted real-estate developers, short-term r more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Researchers investigate safety of common epilepsy medicine when used alongside anticoagulants * Researchers from the University of Liverpool and the University of Zurich have identified a potential safety consideration involving levetiracetam, one of the world's most commonly prescribed antiseizure medications. Some people with epilepsy also have conditions such as atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that increases the risk of st more PR

ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sept. 14 -- Robert Gordon University issued the following news: * * * RGU recognised for employability Saturday 12 September 2026 The latest Guardian University Guide highlights RGU's strengths in graduate career prospects, student satisfaction with assessment and feedback, and subject excellence, with the University ranked top in Scotland for three subjects. Students choosing Robert Gordon University (RGU) can be confident they're joining a university focused on turning learning into real-world success. The latest Gua more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Sept. 15 -- Hokkaido University posted the following news release: * * * Study reveals how individual cells 'surf' chemical waves to form a collective * Joint press release from Hokkaido University, the University of Tokyo, the University of Osaka, and Tokushima University Researchers have developed an innovative imaging technique to visualize the transition of single cells into multicellular organisms in new detail. Some of the body's most important processes are driven by collective cell movement: immune cells swarm to  more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Study reveals how prehistoric coastal flooding shaped the Northern Adriatic * Researchers have shown how dramatic sea level rise, over a 5,000 year period, profoundly changed the coasts of northern Italy, Slovenia and northern Croatia. Successive shaping and reshaping of coastal features influenced the lives of Mesolithic and Neolithic people, and the development of local communities. Land once roamed by hunter-gathers and later tended by farm more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals peatlands may have less capacity to store carbon than predicted * A new study has revealed that peatlands may break under their own weight before they reach their carbon storage potential. Engineers from the University of Nottingham's Faculty of Engineering used simulation modelling to reveal the physical limitations of peatland carbon storage and showed that as peat becomes thicker and heavier, it can crack, move or slide,  more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 14 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea University expert co-authors new suicide prevention toolkit for sport * Professor Ann John OBE of Swansea University Medical School has co-authored On Your Side, the Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Sport, a new resource designed to strengthen suicide prevention and support across the sporting sector. Co-produced by The Royal Foundation, BSI and Hub of Hope, the toolkit brings together expert knowledge, evidence and the unique reach and influence of sport more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 14 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Tech with a conscience: Why purpose and responsibility matter more than ever * The pace of technological change is accelerating across nearly every sector of society. New tools and discoveries are creating opportunities to improve lives, strengthen industries and address complex global challenges. As these technologies become more deeply embedded in everyday life, the decisions surrounding how they are designed, developed and applied matter mo more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 14 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * The Revised Language Policy: Embracing Linguistic Diversity at UP Posted on September 14, 2026 What does multilingualism mean at UP? Read the VC's Heritage Month message on creating a university where every language, culture and individual is valued, respected and empowered to thrive. South Africa is a nation rich in languages, cultures and traditions that shape who we are and strengthen our connections with one another. As we prepare to celebra more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 14 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Tomislav Dragicevic receives the Nagamori Award * Professor Tomislav Dragicevic from DTU Wind and Energy Systems has been awarded the Nagamori Award 2026 in recognition of his research in edge-intelligent power electronics and motor drives. Mette Bischoff Kristiansen The Nagamori Award is an international distinction that recognizes outstanding research and technological contributions in motors, drives, and related control technologie more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * September 14, 2026 Top honour awarded to UNSW palaeontologist Professor Suzanne Hand Kate Burke Emeritus Professor Suzanne Hand has received a lifetime achievement award, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Australasian palaeontology. UNSW Sydney Emeritus Professor Suzanne Hand never imagined she would become a palaeontologist, let alone one of the world's preeminent experts on bat evolution. While fascinated by animals from a more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Northern British Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Tse'k'wa Heritage Society and UNBC collaboration on cultural accessibility receives federal funding * The Tse'k'wa Heritage Society and researchers from the University of Northern British Columbia are working together to advance cultural understandings of accessibility with support from a Social Sciences Humanities Research Council Partnership Engage Grant. The Tse'k'wa Heritage Society is expanding its accessib more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Sept. 14 -- Hokkaido University posted the following news release: * * * Turning a potent greenhouse gas into a valuable pharmaceutical building block using light * Scientists use light-driven chemistry to synthesize a valuable pharmaceutical building block and generate trifluoromethyl radicals directly from inexpensive, low-toxicity fluoroform. The trifluoromethyl group, or CF3, is widely used in pharmaceuticals. When added to organic molecules, it can improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability, making it highl more PR

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Sept. 14 -- The University of the Fraser Valley posted the following news: * * * UFV researchers find blueberries may help trail runners pick up * For competitive trail runners, every second can be the difference between winning a race or finishing a heartbeat behind the victor. Two University of the Fraser Valley professors are now suggesting that blueberries may be useful in shaving those precious seconds off your time. Dr. Luisa Giles and Dr. Jason Brandenburg recently completed a study examining whether hi more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 14 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM students win one gold and two silver medals at SynBio Challenges * Undergraduate students from the Faculty of Medicine (FMD) at the University of Macau (UM) achieved outstanding results at the 5th SynBio Challenges, winning one gold medal and two silver medals. The competition, which took place from 21 to 23 August, attracted 512 teams and nearly 4,000 participants from nine countries and regions, including China, Brazil, Russia, Japan, and Singapore. The  more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 15 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Unhealthy Western diet linked to faster cognitive decline in people with genetic risk of Alzheimer's * An unhealthy Western-style diet was associated with a faster cognitive decline in people with a genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research led by Murdoch University and Alzheimer's Research Australia. As the world grapples with the growing public health challenge of dementia, there has been increasing academic interest in identifying life more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham and EPRI boost UK-US collaboration to accelerate fusion energy research Transatlantic partnership creates commercialisation and development pathway for research breakthroughs in fusion. 14 September 2026 The University of Birmingham and EPRI have announced a major collaboration to advance the development of fusion energy technologies through the FURESHMA (Fusion Reactor Shielding Materials) programme. The pound sterling2 more PR

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Sept. 14 -- The University of Lethbridge posted the following news: * * * University of Calgary and University of Lethbridge celebrate launch of Southern Alberta Medical Program * A distinct need was identified, and through a forward-thinking, multi-partner approach, the Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP) was created to build physician capacity in rural and regional areas of southern Alberta. With its first cohort of students already in training, SAMP's vision of enhancing the availability of physicians in rural Al more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 14 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Beerput remnants tell what Dutch people ate centuries ago 14 September 2026 What did the eating habits of Dutch people look like between 1500 and 1850? Merit Hondelink investigated the consumption of plant-based food in Dutch cities from that time on the basis of a unique combination of archaeobotanic and historical research. Her work offers a surprising picture: despite changing food trends and the rise of exotic ingredients, the building b more PR

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 14 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Dementia in migrants: does care in the mother tongue help? 14 September 2026 Does communication in the mother tongue contribute to better care and more well-being among older migrants with dementia? Professor of English Linguistics Merel Keijzer and her multicultural team are looking for scientific evidence. That is necessary, because the fastest growing group of dementia patients is the one with a migration background. In the run-up to Worl more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * 14 September 2026 Greater Manchester pupils put engineering skills to the test in Manchester Minesweeper challenge * Greater Manchester pupils built and competed with their own mine-detecting robots. * The four-week engineering challenge inspired by real University of Manchester research into electromagnetic sensing. * Undergraduate engineering students mentored participating school teams. * The competition aims to inspire future STEM c more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * 14 September 2026 Royce Institute receives pound sterling95m funding to back the next generation of materials research Thousands of patients and innovative businesses are set to receive a boost from over pound sterling162 million of funding for trailblazing science announced today (Monday 14 September) for two leading research institutes to create the medical technology and materials of the future. The Henry Royce Institute will receive p more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * 14 Sep 2026 Beating to a different drum: the hidden rhythms shaping heart rate University of Melbourne researchers working on a large study of smartwatch data have found that the heart rates of 70 per cent of people follow weekly, quarterly or even yearly cycles. The research, published in EBioMedicine, could have implications for how we understand our bodily functions and how we manage neurological, psychiatric and broader health condit more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * September 14, 2026 Justin Gooding's journey from discovery to impact Yolande Hutchinson Colleagues, collaborators and former students gathered at UNSW to celebrate Scientia Professor Justin Gooding's 60th birthday and his career translating research into real-world technologies. UNSW Scientia Professor Justin Gooding didn't set out to become an academic researcher. As an honours student at the University of Melbourne, he gravitated towards s more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * 14.09.26 Expert comment: What really went wrong with VAR in the Manchester derby? Dr Pooya Soltani is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford whose research has examined the accuracy of perception and decision-making in VAR-assisted offside judgments. Here, he explains the issues seen in the weekend's Manchester derby. The controversy over Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby is being described as another VAR failure. more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 10 September 2026 University of Sydney and Northern NSW Local Health District join forces to build rural health workforce The University of Sydney and Northern NSW Local Health District renew Memorandum of Understanding for another three years. - The University of Sydney and Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership through their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a further three years, continuing t more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 10 September 2026 Oral insulin drug achieves a critical milestone First-in-Humans study makes Endo Axiom a clinical-stage company - University of Sydney biotechnology spinout Endo Axiom is conducting its first study in human subjects to assess the safety and tolerability of different doses of oral insulin in healthy volunteers. Nicholas Hunt, Associate Professor in the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health, and co-founder an more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 14 September 2026 The scientist turning sunlight into a better future A world-leading nanoscience program powered by philanthropy - Professor Anita Ho-Baillie still remembers the moment solar energy captured her imagination. She was a second-year student when one of her lecturers took the class onto a rooftop and showed them a solar panel connected to a water pump. When the panel was covered, nothing happened. When it was uncovered, the water began t more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 14 September 2026 With AI, success will be measured by what it helps our people achieve An article by Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, as the University of Sydney partners with OpenAI to provide all staff and students equitable, free and supported access to advanced enterprise AI university platform ChatGPT Edu. By University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott At the centre of great universities lies what more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * ACROSS marks 25 years of research excellence 14 Sep 2026 Twenty-five years ago, ACROSS was established to bring together Australia's leading separation scientists. Today, the centre is based within the University of Tasmania's School of Natural Sciences, and its influence can be found in laboratories, industries and research institutions across Australia and around the world. Earlier this year, former students, collaborators, researchers and more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Could more clover bring good fortune to dairy farmers? 14 Sep 2026 Clover has long been a symbol of good luck and now researchers are investigating whether growing more of it in our pastures could bring good fortune to dairy farmers and the environment. A new five-year research program is commencing next month to investigate whether increasing clover in ryegrass-based pastures can help dairy cows produce more milk and improve farm profitability, whil more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * On board for scientific discovery: Neve's journey to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean 14 Sep 2026 For Neve Clippingdale, studying a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science has meant learning in some of the most extreme and important environments on Earth, from research vessels to Antarctica itself. Her one-of-a-kind degree has taken her well beyond the classroom and into real-world settings, where students are directly involved in the vital researc more PR

SUVA, Fiji, Sept. 14 -- The University of the South Pacific issued the following news: * * * Aluta-Rore Elevates Women's Indigenous Knowledge in Pacific Climate Resilience 14 Sep 2026 For generations, women across the Pacific have stood as the unsung architects of food security. Through traditional gardening, reef gleaning, fishing, and food preservation, their inherited ecological wisdom has sustained households through shifting weather patterns, climate-related issues, and socio-economic pressures. This philosophy forms the bedrock of Al more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Christen Chisholm named MND Australia's Early Career Researcher of the Year September 14, 2026 Story By Benjamin Long UOW researcher honoured for pioneering work to remove toxic proteins and deliver new treatments to the brain and spinal cord University of Wollongong (UOW) motor neurone disease (MND) researcher Dr Christen Chisholm has been named MND Australia's Early Career Researcher of the Year, announced at a MND Gala Dinner in Ade more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 14 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG hosts Spatial Cognition Conference 2026 * The University of Glasgow welcomed more than a hundred leading researchers from around the world for a conference on spatial cognition research. The Turner Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning hosted the Spatial Cognition Conference 2026 at the Glasgow University Union between August 24 and August 28. The conference, held at different locations around the world every two years, enables researchers working more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * UQ vaccinologist backed by Life Sciences Queensland * A University of Queensland virologist and vaccinologist received the top honour at the Life Science Queensland Gene Awards 2026 to advance vaccine discovery and translation. Dr Chris McMillan received the inaugural SQ Bio-Innovation Bursary to support his research into innovative vaccine platforms and advanced delivery technologies. Associate Professor Jakob Begun from Mater Research receiv more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 14 -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Poorly fitted sports bras are holding women and girls back Monday 14 September 2026 New research has revealed wearing a poorly fitted bra, or not having access to sports bras, severely impacts sport participation for women and girls. Translated into an evidence-based guide for those involved in school or community support, the research also highlights that decision-makers are not acting on their responsibility to educate girls and women on corre more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * Westminster's Destinations and Experiences Research Centre hosts international research symposium at Zone29 * The University of Westminster's Destinations and Experiences Research Centre (DEX) hosted the fourth edition of the Slowing Down research symposium, bringing together tourism geographers and scholars in leisure and tourism studies across the world, including Australia, Canada and Brazil, to reflect on the inequalities and mounting challenges  more PR

SURREY, British Columbia, Sept. 15 -- Kwantlen Polytechnic University issued the following news: * * * What lies beneath: KPU researcher probes climate power of peatlands Mon, Sep 14, 2026 Countless people pass by it every day, unaware that beneath its open fields lies a remnant bog that's been pulling carbon from the atmosphere for thousands of years. This is the Garden City Lands in Richmond, a 55.2-hectare (136.5-acre) urban peatbog where Dr. Michael Bomford will spend the next year researching this wetland-based ally against climate c more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 14 -- The Milpark Education posted the following news: * * * What Studying Teaches You Beyond the Textbook * Pass the exam, keep the habit The adrenaline of exam season brings out slightly different versions of ourselves, more disciplined, more deliberate, running on a kind of urgency and focus that often evaporates the moment the last paper is submitted. It's tempting to write this off as a temporary state, a personality we rent for the duration of an assessment period and hand back afterwards. But students more PR