WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * $30 million UOW Futures Fund to create opportunity for generations September 15, 2026 $20 million from UOW Global Enterprises dividend seeds endowment for students, research and the region The University of Wollongong (UOW) has launched the UOW Futures Fund, a university endowment that will provide a permanent source of support for students, research, innovation and community impact. The fund currently stands at $26 million, and when co more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 15 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University and Labskin team up to improve human skin models for medical research Published on 14/09/2026 * Knowledge Transfer Partnership will add immune cells to 3D lab-grown human skin * Project will support research into important medical challenges such as wound healing and inflammation * Collaboration aims to support early testing of new treatments while developing non-animal methods for research. - Aston University has joined forces with Yorks more PR

GALWAY CITY, Ireland, Sept. 15 -- Atlantic Technological University issued the following news release: * * * ATU to showcase how research is driving regional enterprise and innovation at major regional conference September 15, 2026 Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will bring together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders from across Ireland for major regional conference, From Research to Regional Enterprise. Hosted by RISE@ATU, From Research to Regional Enterprise is a two-day conference taking pla more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 15 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening greenhouse technology innovation in southern Ontario Monday, September 14, 2026 | By Cathy Majtenyi With grocery bills rising, new Brock University research is advocating for more investment in innovative greenhouse technology. "If food security is a national priority, then greenhouse innovation must be a national priority, too," says Professor of Political Science Charles Conteh, adding that food affordability, supply chain disruptions, cl more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 14 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Building stronger teams, in sports and beyond * A sports psychology intervention aimed at improving the culture of the McGill Redbirds football team provides valuable insights that can be applied in many organizational settings, researchers say. During the 13-week intervention, athletes were invited to work together to define the team's values and recommend how to cultivate and reinforce them. "Our findings suggest this can be an effective way to fost more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 15 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * Can Ethics Be Taught? UJ and PSETA Explore Ethics in Public Administration September 15, 2026 As South Africa observes Integrated Public Service Month, which promotes good service delivery and encourages public servants to engage directly with citizens, the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in partnership with the Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA), hosted a hybrid seminar at the Johannesburg Business School (J more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 15 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Edible insect research gains international visibility at world conference Tuesday, 15 September 2026 Research being conducted at the CPUT on edible insects and sustainable alternative proteins is attracting growing international attention. This is according to Dr Vusi Mshayisa, leader of CPUT's Edible Insect Research Group and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology, who recently represented the Univers more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 15 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Center for Digital Medicine and Health expands * Topping-out ceremony marks progress on the construction project At the TUM University Hospital Rechts der Isar, the Center for Digital Medicine and Health (ZDGM) is emerging as a new interdisciplinary research hub at the intersection of medicine, computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence. Under the direction of Munich's State Building Authority 2, the new building is visibly tak more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Orthometria: New term for digital health fixation, framework for responsible use 14 September 2026 By Mary Bolling Have you ever planned your day around what your wearable or smartwatch is telling you? Skipped a workout because your recovery score was low, or felt anxious after a poor sleep score? As Australians increasingly track their health metrics via smartphones and wearables, CQUniversity researchers are asking when healthy in more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 15 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Simple changes deliver more milk for Indonesia's dairy farmers 14 September 2026 By Lucy Stafford An Australian-Indonesian research partnership is helping Indonesia's smallholder dairy farmers improve milk production and farm management. One farmer has already seen an increased producing by about one litre per cow each day after adopting simple changes developed through the project. By Australian standards this does not sound like much, but  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Children's oral health improved but postcode gap remains * #Key points * Not all Queensland children are benefitting from programs designed to improve child oral health. * Oral health data was collected from 7,718 Queensland school students aged between 5 -14 years and compared with the first QCOHS study in 2010-2012. * Nearly one-third of Queensland children lack access to fluoridated water, mainly in regional areas. A decade-long examinat more PR

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 15 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Asian Founders Awards celebrate entrepreneurs driving growth across the UK Entrepreneurs from across the UK have been celebrated at the first Asian Founders Awards, recognising the ambition, innovation and contribution of Asian-owned businesses to the UK economy. The inaugural awards brought together founders, investors, business leaders and supporters to celebrate companies and individuals making an impact through entrepreneurship, technology, more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Designing the future: A UQ researcher's quest for new materials * From renewable energy to advanced nanotechnology, many of tomorrow's breakthroughs may rely on materials that are to be discovered or created. The University of Queensland's Dr Carla Verdi is using quantum-mechanical and advanced computer simulations in her search for new materials, and to predict how they will behave long before they're a physical reality. "A lot of the limitat more PR

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 15 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU named runner-up as best sustainability institution in the world De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been named highly commended in the International Green Gown Awards 2026, placing it as runner-up for the world's best sustainability institution. The news comes days after that DMU was shortlisted for Times Higher Education's University of the Year 2026 award, capping a standout few days for the university's national and international standing.  more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 15 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Engineering and Sustainable Development students propose winning eco-solution * A team of Murdoch University students has been awarded the Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN) Hackathon Grand Prize for their innovative proposal Western Australia's Second-Life Solar Panel Framework. Held at the AAUN Forum in Perth on September 1, the Circular Economy Hackathon saw ten teams from universities across Australia and Africa propose sustainable solutions to  more PR

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 15 (TNSrep) -- EPFL (Eecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne or Federal School of Technology in Lausanne), a public research university, issued the following news: * * * AI takes root in university curriculum 14.09.26 Click here to discover our online report in a new dynamic format (http://go.epfl.ch/backtoschool26). It's a siren song for students, a tornado for teachers and an enigma for educational institutions. Artificial intelligence made a splash when it came out in late 2022 and is now a fixture in uni more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 14 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Exotic ornamental trees in cities favour the invasion of the giant resin bee * A research group from the UAB Faculty of Veterinary Medicine demonstrates that the proliferation of exotic vegetation is one of the main mechanisms explaining biological invasions. The giant resin bee (Megachile sculpturalis), native to Asia, is the first invasive bee documented in Europe. It is a solitary bee and does not form colonies; instead, all the females more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Sept. 15 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * FAU hydrogen expert receives Archimedes Science Award * #Prof. Dr. Peter Wasserscheid honored for pioneering work in chemical hydrogen storage For his contributions to hydrogen technologies, Prof. Dr. Peter Wasserscheid, Chair of Chemical Reaction Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) and Director of the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nurnberg for Renewable Energy and the Institute for a Sustainable Hydr more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Sept. 15 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * Finding the right combination: new simulations in the search for topological superconductors * A new theoretical and computational approach developed by a group at SISSA makes it possible to realistically and predictively simulate the "proximity effect", a phenomenon in which a material can become superconducting simply by being placed next to another material that is intrinsically su more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 15 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Flinders' nuclear courses to power South Australia's future AUKUS workforce * In a major step towards building the highly skilled workforce needed to support Australia's future AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program, Flinders University is offering new postgraduate courses specialising in nuclear science, technologies and skills. In an agreement signed in London on 12 September 2026, witnessed by Minister for State Development Chris Picton, Flinders  more PR

LUND, Sweden, Sept. 15 -- Lund University issued the following news: * * * Four Lund researchers on the world's most influential climate panel By Charlotte Leire - published 15 September 2026 The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has appointed authors for its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) - four of the researchers are from Lund University. "These appointments are a strong recognition of Lund University's prominent climate research and its international significance. Our researchers contribute to the scientific evidenc more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 15 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * From campus gardens to community food security: StFX student's vision takes root * Campus to Community: Sharing stories from our ongoing connections St. Francis Xavier University doesn't stop at the edge of campus. Campus to Community is an ongoing series highlighting the deep ties between StFX and the communities it serves. We're shining a light on these relationships-from research labs and global outreach, to service and shared purpose-a more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 15 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Gaelic, Scots and Norse place-names lead scientists to Scotland's hidden oyster beds * Analysing original Gaelic and Scots place-names has helped a team of scientists rediscover the locations of important oyster beds on the West Coast of Scotland. The discoveries, made on Mull and Islay, by a team of researchers at the University of Glasgow, with support and guidance from local tradition and knowledge bearers, highlight the fundamental links between l more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 16 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Global peanut pan-genome unlocks hidden variation and delivers new high-yielding dwarf line * An international team that includes researchers from Murdoch's Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI) has built the most comprehensive genetic map of the peanut yet and used this new genomic resource to breed a higher-yielding dwarf peanut line. Led by the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China and in collaboration with Murdoch University's Centre for more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 15 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * 15 September 2026 Griffith-led art-science installation reveals hidden history of Gold Coast's lost oyster reefs A striking new sculpture combining architecture, industrial design, science, and community storytelling will invite SWELL Sculpture Festival (September 11-20) visitors to discover an overlooked Gold Coast environmental story. Led by a Griffith University team, drawing on researcher and creative practitioner Dr Despina Linaraki's (Lecturer in  more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 15 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * pound sterling1.2m funding announced for transport decarbonisation research 14 September 2026 Funding of pound sterling1.2 million to support transport decarbonisation research is being offered by TransiT, the UK research hub led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and University of Glasgow. The funding is expected to support six UK-based research projects with up to pound sterling200,000 each, and will be awarded for one-year projects starting in A more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 15 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * How prescribing physical activity for cancer could be a gamechanger * Everyone knows someone with cancer, but few consider exercise as a treatment option, as no protocol exists in SA. PhD student Cherien Roux aims to change that. "I came back to South Africa with a goal. My mother had breast cancer..." Cherien was in high school when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her mother endured debilitating but necessary chemoth more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 15 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * How the people of Palmerston North helped build Massey 99 years ago Tuesday 15 September 2026 The key role that the people of Palmerston North have played in the 99 year history of Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University is the focus on a presentation at Palmerston North City Library during local history month. Massey University Archivist Louis Changuion will use photographs, documents, maps and other archival materials to explore the re more PR

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Sept. 15 -- Thompson Rivers University posted the following news release: * * * Indigenous education leader to receive honorary degree at TRU * Internationally respected Maori scholar and advocate Dr. Graham Hingangaroa Smith will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) during Fall Convocation on Friday, Oct. 9. Smith is being recognized for his transformative contributions to Indigenous education, scholarship and self-determination in Aotearoa New Zealand, Canada and a more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 15 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * 14 September 2026 Register of British Slave Traders reveals English investors and their influence on the nation New research by Professor William Pettigrew's team offers the most comprehensive examination of a national community of slave traders ever attempted. Since 2021, Professor William Pettigrew has led a team of nine historians in a project to unearth every known investor in Britain's transatlantic slave trade. The Register of British Slave-traders la more PR

SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 15 -- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Antai College of Economics and Management posted the following news: * * * Knowledge in Action: SJTU Antai Welcomes 2026 Professional Degree Students * On September 13, Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) held its 2026 opening ceremony for professional degree programs at Wenzhi Hall on the Xuhui campus. In the university's 130th anniversary year, students of the MBA, EMBA and MTT programs -together with the inaugural cohort of the more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- KTH Royal Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Why do spruce take decades to reproduce? A genetic study offers new clues Published Sep 14, 2026 New techniques have enabled researchers in Sweden to begin decoding how one of Northern Europe's most important coniferous tree species switches from growing branches to producing cones - their seed-bearing reproductive organs. In a recent study that may have implications for the forestry industry, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of T more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 15 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * 14/09/2026 La Trobe lands $7m for future-focused research La Trobe University researchers have been awarded almost $7 million in Australian Research Council funding to pursue research addressing challenges ranging from climate change to drug-related harm and antimicrobial resistance. Six researchers have been awarded a total of $6,972,636 through the Australian Research Council's 2026 Future Fellowships scheme. Future Fellowships provide four-ye more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * 14/09/2026 Scientists target gum disease with virus Scientists have shown that a naturally occurring virus can dismantle complex bacterial communities responsible for severe gum disease, offering a potential alternative to traditional antibiotics. In the first study to demonstrate this effect, La Trobe University researchers found the FNU1 virus selectively attacked Fusobacterium polymorphum, a bacterial species that helps other disease- more PR

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines, Sept. 15 -- Bicol University issued the following news: * * * LandBank to launch Cash-Lite Campus in BU September 14, 2026 In a move that brings digital banking, financial education, and real-world career pipelines straight to the campus, Bicol University (BU) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to launch "Cash-Lite Campus" program for the BU community, on September 7, 2026. Beyond a routine partnership, the Cash-Lite Campus program marks a deliberate step towar more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 15 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough University and Kotinos agree strategic partnership to advance women's sport in the MENA region * The collaboration will bring together Loughborough's internationally recognised expertise in women's sport with Kotinos' regional knowledge, networks, and implementation capabilities, creating opportunities to generate, interpret and translate research into meaningful policy and practice across the region. The partnership will initia more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 15 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * LSHTM ranked best university in the UK for public health for 10th year running 15 September 2026 Results of the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects highlight performance of world universities across key indicators The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is the top university for public health in the UK for the 10th year in a row, according to the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Acad more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 15 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Massey professor to deliver key lecture at University of South Florida Tuesday 15 September 2026 Professor Mohan Dutta is speaking at the Humanities Institute at the University of South Florida (USF) later this week, exploring how research can be reshaped by listening to communities whose knowledge is often overlooked. Director of the Centre for Culture-Centered Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE) Professor Mohan Dutta will deliver  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 15 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Appointment: Executive Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Vice-President (Health) 15 September 2026 Monash University has announced the appointment of Professor Euan Wallace AM as Monash's new Executive Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Vice-President (Health), following an extensive global search. Professor Wallace will commence his new role at Monash on 2 November 2026. Professor Wallace has had a long an more PR

SACKVILLE, New Brunswick, Sept. 15 -- Mount Allison University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Andrea Beverley named interim Dean of Arts 14 Sep 2026 Longtime Mount Allison professor brings a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to Faculty of Arts leadership 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 more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 15 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * Nominations open for the 2027 Alumni Changemaker Achievement Awards * A community leader delivering culturally relevant training for health care practitioners; A C-Suite executive working to create space for marginalized voices at the conference table; an advocate for sustainable climate adaptation methods; a scientist, astronaut, and space researcher. Chances are, you know a Royal Roads University alum driving positive change in your community.  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 15 -- OCAD University issued the following news: * * * September 14, 2026 Cultural Policy Hub welcomes Prem Gill as Policy Fellow, Creative Industries The Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University is excited to announce that Prem Gill, former CEO of Creative BC, has joined the hub as a Policy Fellow, Creative Industries. Her visiting fellowship term is from September 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Gill is a respected creative industries leader with more than 20 years of experience driving growth, innovation and strategic pa more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 15 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and EY renew MoU to advance ESG and sustainability talent development * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited (EY) have today renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further deepen their collaboration in environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability. By strengthening talent development, knowledge exchange and research collaboration, both parties will continue to  more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 16 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Rainbow toolkit to break binaries in higher education * Last week, Murdoch University and Higher Ed Australia Pride Practitioners (HEAPPS) WA, hosted the Rainbow Futures in Research and Teaching: Queering Methodology and Pedagogy in Australia book launch. The book curates a pioneering collection of work from queer scholars and allies across Australia, exploring queering of methodology, pedagogy and curriculum across disciplines. Edited by Professor Wendy Cu more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 14 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Research meets creativity at Green Man 2026 * Cardiff University researchers, artists and festival audiences came together at the Pandemonium stage at Green Man 2026 to explore some of society's most pressing challenges. Green Man is Wales' largest music, science and contemporary culture festival, attracting around 25,000 visitors each day. Pandemonium is Green Man's interactive challenge-and-solution stage, bringing together researchers, artists and the public more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Researchers tackling ocean change and biodiversity named Tasmania's Young Tall Poppies of the Year 15 Sep 2026 University of Tasmania researchers Dr Harriet Goodrich and Dr Tori Graham have been jointly named the 2026 Young Tall Poppies of the Year for Tasmania. Dr Goodrich is investigating how fish respond to warming oceans and the stress of capture, while Dr Graham's research puts people at the heart of efforts to protect biodiversity. Their hono more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 15 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Responsibilities in close social relationships explain Eastern-Western cultural differences * Would a person who reorganizes their life so that their aging parents can live with them be likely to push someone out of the way on the subway? What about greeting strangers with a smile? The answers to these questions are at the heart of a puzzle social psychologists have been debating for 30 years: how to best understand differences between cultures. In  more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 15 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * Second research and exchange activity on GBA development held in UM * The second research and exchange activity on the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area took place in Macao from 7 to 11 September. It was jointly organised by the Greater Bay Area Office of Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) of the Macao SAR g more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * Self-healing batteries the focus of $1.3 million ARC-funded UniSQ research * Batteries that can repair microscopic damage caused by repeated charging and discharging are the focus of a new University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) research project led by Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan. Rechargeable batteries gradually lose performance as they are used, with repeated charging and discharging creating mechanical stress that can cause mic more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Sharks on the move expose the need for international conservation efforts * Understanding the migration pathways of sharks and rays is the key to conserving some of the world's most endangered marine species, according to new University of Queensland research. School of the Environment researchers analysed 30 years of satellite tracking, acoustic and mark-recapture studies to map how migratory shark species connect Australian waters with neighbou more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Skytte Institute and Ukraine Centre help strengthen the research capacity of Ukrainian university * Author: Unsplash The Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies and the Ukraine Centre of the University of Tartu are participating in the international project RESTART, which aims to enhance the research and innovation capacity of Sumy State University in Ukraine and support its integration into the international research community. The RESTART (Resilienc more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * Stellenbosch University contributes to major Lancet Psychiatry study on schizophrenia treatment access 14 September 2026 * Researchers from Stellenbosch University have contributed to a major international study published in The Lancet Psychiatry. * The study aims to improve access to effective antipsychotic medicines for people living with schizophrenia in low- and middle-income countries. * The study was led by researchers at t more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 15 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * With bath cap and soap bubbles in the service of language research Language development in infants starts at a very early age, long before the child himself can talk. At Babylabbet at Stockholm University, we try to understand how this process works and what are crucial factors in development. Anyone who imagines research as something dry and academic has never visited Babylabbet at Stockholm University. Here all such prejudices are put on end. In the premi more PR

YORK, England, Sept. 14 -- York St John University posted the following news: * * * Student researchers win top awards from York Georgian Society * York St John University PhD students have put eighteenth-century studies firmly on the map by winning this year's top research prizes from York Georgian Society. The Nuttgens Award is given annually to two PhD students researching any aspect of the Georgian period. English Literature researcher Lowen Frampton-Thorburn took the top prize, and History researcher Nikki Gibson the 'proxime accessit more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 15 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Sustainability leader honoured by Newcastle University Published on: 14 September 2026 An international leader in sustainability and clean-energy transition has been recognised by the University with a Professorship of Practice. Mr Anant Ambani, known for his work in conservation, biodiversity protection, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship received the honour in recognition of his significant contributions to advancing a more sustaina more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 15 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * TUT strengthens strategic ties with the Mpumalanga provincial government * A significant milestone was achieved by the Mbombela Campus under the leadership of Dr Ndiadivha Sikhweni, following a high-level engagement with the Premier of Mpumalanga, Mr Mandla Ndlovu, to strengthen collaboration between the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Mpumalanga Provincial Government. Premier of Mpumalanga, Mr Mandla Ndlovu. The meeting, he more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * UniSQ astrophysicist reaches for the stars with Young Tall Poppy award * For Dr Rebecca McElroy, looking billions of years into the past is all part of the job. The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) astrophysicist investigates some of the most dramatic events in the universe - from galaxies colliding to supermassive black holes exploding - to better understand how galaxies like our own Milky Way evolved. Now, her work and commi more PR

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * UniSQ research into wearable sensors attracts $1.3 million in ARC funding * Wearable sensors that can reliably monitor workers in some of Australia's harshest environments are the focus of a new University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) research project led by Associate Professor Toan Dinh. Many existing wearable sensors struggle in conditions such as high temperatures, heavy sweating, moisture and corrosion, limiting their effectivenes more PR

BONN, Germany, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bonn issued the following news: * * * 14. September 2026 New Findings on Information Processing in the Brain International research team discovers narrowings in the tube-shaped extensions of nerve cells Neurons receive thousands of signals via tree-like extensions called dendrites. Until now, these dendrites were thought to be relatively smooth cables that conduct electrical signals to the cell body. An international research team led by the University Hospital of Bonn (UKB), the Univer more PR

CHICHESTER, England, Sept. 15 -- The University of Chichester issued the following news: * * * Alex Polizzi Shares Business Lessons at Back to Business Launch Date published 14 Sep 2026 The University of Chichester welcomed business leaders from across the region for the inaugural Back to Business event on Friday 11 September, hosting what is planned to become an annual fixture in the local business calendar. Organised by the Chichester Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by both the University and Chichester District Council, the event bro more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 15 -- The University of Edinburgh School of Social and Political Science issued the following news: * * * Scottish Science Advisory Council appoints Dr Kirsten Jenkins as Member 14 September 2026 Dr Kirsten Jenkins has become a Member of the Scottish Science Advisory Council, supporting its vital role in ensuring scientific expertise is central to policy making. Kirsten, Senior Lecturer in Energy, Environment and Society, was formerly an Associate Member and is one of four University of Edinburgh academics to joi more PR

GALWAY, Ireland, Sept. 15 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Galway issued the following news: * * * New research identifies policy priorities to support women-led innovation in Irish farming Sep 14 2026 New research from University of Galway, Longford Women's Link and Teagasc has identified nine policy priorities to better support women-led innovation in Irish farming and rural areas. The research is presented in a series of policy briefs, developed as part of the three-year FLIARA project- Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas  more PR

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * The rapid development of these capabilities underscores why we need a thoughtful approach Date of publication: 14. 9. 2026 In recent years, artificial intelligence has moved from research laboratories and technology companies into nearly every aspect of our work and lives. Initially, the focus was primarily on its capabilities: how quickly it can generate text, prepare a summary, write program code, or assist with data analysis. Today, we are enter more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Does thin air slow the mind? New research on skiers' mental reactions By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux - Sep 14th, 2026 A research team investigates the links between altitude, fatigue and cognitive function, and develops tools that can be used in real-world training conditions. In mogul skiing, a fraction of a second can make all the difference. A momentary lapse in attention, a misjudged turn or a delayed decisio more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * One good night's sleep reduces fatigue in hockey players By Martin LaSalle - Sep 14th, 2026 A single night of extended sleep is enough to reduce fatigue and sharpen cognitive performance in young hockey players, according to a UdeM study involving Quebec Remparts players. Could the secret to bouncing back after a gruelling practice be as simple as sleeping just a little bit longer for one night? A study of  more PR

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 15 -- The University of Oslo issued the following news: * * * Real feelings for social intelligence More and more people share traumas, fantasies, and everyday moments with social AI models - and experience the relationship as real. By Gro Lien Garbo, Department of Psychology Published Sep. 14, 2026 Imagine having a friend who always has time for you, never judges you, and remembers everything you have said. For many, that friend is not a human being, but a social AI model. This emerges clearly in Marita Skjuve's PhD t more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Sept. 15 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth maintains position as a Top 40 UK university The University of Portsmouth has been ranked a Top 40 UK university in the Guardian University Guide 15 September 2026 The University of Portsmouth has been ranked a Top 40 UK university in the Guardian University Guide, published on Saturday (12 September) for the second year in a row. Portsmouth was ranked the 36th best university in the country this year, only one position  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 15 (TNSrep) -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 15 September 2026 University of Sydney launches industry-first Climate and Nature Transition Plan Landmark plan sets 12 targets to cut emissions, build climate resilience and restore nature. - The University of Sydney has unveiled an industry-leading plan to tackle climate change and nature loss, backed by 12 public targets. The Climate and Nature Transition Plan sets a clear path for action through to 2032. The plan succeeds the University more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 15 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick to lead development of Project SNOW to provide data-driven delivery of healthcare. * Project SNOW is supported by Google.org through the global Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government. The project was one of 15 selected for funding out of over 2600 applications from across the world. The Project SNOW consortium takes its name from Dr John Snow, the English physician whose investigation of cholera in London in 1854 more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 15 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * Walker Wood Foundation Research Grant provides unparalleled opportunities for StFX students * When StFX student Kate Harding was diagnosed with endometriosis, she couldn't find research that reflected her experience. This year, funded by the Walker Wood Foundation Research Grant, she had opportunity to immerse herself in that research topic as one of seven StFX students funded by this award. The students, Brenna Alford, Jaylene Nauss, Peyto more PR

LONDON, Canada, Sept. 15 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Expert explainer: Why can't we make a perfect map? UN votes to move away from Mercator map model, promote Equal Earth maps By Jacquelyn Mitchell, September 14, 2026 Earlier this month, United Nations member states voted nearly unanimously to encourage the use of maps "that more accurately reflect the true size of continents" in response to an African-led campaign raising awareness of the flaws of the Mercator map projection, the most widely used map in the worl more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Sept. 15 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 Woven Time: How Two JKUAT Students Turned Kenya's Arid Light into an International Architectural Landmark Wambugu Maranga and Henry Ronoh, architecture graduates from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), have made history as the first Kenyan entrants to win the prestigious Light of Tomorrow by VELUX global competition, emerging as the Regional Winners for Africa in 2026. Their winning more PR