LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines, Sept. 16 -- Bicol University issued the following news: * * * 11 MOAs cement BU's role in Bicol agriculture, environment, community development September 16, 2026 Bicol University (BU) signed 11 separate Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with national and local partners, formalizing collaborations that span agriculture, livestock development, rice mechanization, internship training, environmental protection, disaster risk reduction, and community-based cultural and food festivals across the Bicol Region and beyond, on more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 16 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * A new method for the precise calibration of telescopes at the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory * A study initiated as a Physics degree thesis at the UAB has led to the first complete analytical description of muon-based calibration of the double-mirror telescopes used in gamma-ray astronomy. The new formalism allows for the precise prediction of the amount of Cherenkov light reaching the camera, taking into account the complex geometry more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Academic awarded for her outstanding contribution to occupational therapy * Samita Kirve, Associate Professor from the Department of Psychology has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), the professional body for Occupational Therapists in the UK. Samita has been given the 2026 RCOT Merit Award for her outstanding contribution to the occupational therapy profession over three decades and across t more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Sept. 16 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * An ice rink for electrons * #Physicists at FAU create a conducting material with exotic properties using light irradiation Topological insulators are materials with very interesting electrical properties. However, they are very difficult to produce. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) have now succeeded in teaching a material that is easy to produce to behave like a topological insulator. In addition more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 16 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Appointment of new Angela and David Fine Chair in Innovation * Professor David Phaho has been appointed as the Angela and David Fine Chair in Innovation, with effect from 1 October 2026. This is an important appointment for Wits as the University enter the next phase of strengthening its innovation ecosystem and expanding the translation of its research into societal and economic impact. Phaho is currently the Director of the Afri more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Australia doesn't need more gas to meet energy needs, research finds * Pumped hydro and battery storage can enable Australia to meet its energy needs without increasing the use of gas to fuel electricity plants, according to a new paper by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). The research finds the National Electricity Market could become a low-cost, zero emissions grid without depending on fossil gas. Australia more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 16 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Breakthrough dual discovery reveals design rules for coherence in plasmonic nanolasers * Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have uncovered two complementary mechanisms that govern coherence in miniaturised lasers composed of metallic nanoparticle arrays incorporated with an optical gain material, also known as plasmonic lattice lasers. In one study, they showed that these nanostructures can generate phase-locked ultrafast laser pul more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * How open education opportunities are shaping student learning globally Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | By Tarryn Landman Brock's efforts to advance open educational resources (OER) and practices (OEP) are paying off. Since the summer of 2023, the University has awarded $61,000 in grants for 28 faculty-led OER and OEP projects. Those initiatives have since saved more than 13000 students across campus $1.5 million in resource and textbook costs. "With OER a more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Incivility, bullying expert recognized for extensive research contributions Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | By Amanda Bishop Natalie Spadafora (BA/BEd '13, MA '15, PhD '21) says she only became an award-winning researcher because she wanted to "keep the door open" to potential graduate study. When the Assistant Professor of Child and Youth Studies signed up to complete an honours thesis with Professor Zopito Marini, she was still counting on a car more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Researchers reignite call for a new epoch on Earth's time scale Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | By Cathy Majtenyi A team of international geologists is reviving the debate about adding a new epoch, the Anthropocene, to the Earth's geological time scale -- a move an international geological body rejected two years ago. The researchers, including Brock Professors of Earth Sciences Martin Head and Francine McCarthy, recently released two new studies  more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 16 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Research highlights ongoing concerns over teacher appointments Wednesday, 16 September 2026 Research by an academic in the Education Faculty has placed the issue of teacher appointments and promotions in South African schools back in the spotlight and has generated much media attention. The research by Dr Amy Padayachee recently received widespread attention after her article titled "Are South African teaching posts up for sale? more PR

BATH, England, Sept. 16 -- Bath Spa University posted the following news: * * * Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Locksbrook Building begin * Wednesday, 16 September, 2026 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Locksbrook Campus building - originally designed by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw as the Herman Miller "Action Factory," and now home to the Bath School of Creative and Cultural Arts and Bath School of Design at Bath Spa University. To celebrate this milestone, BSU is launching a year-long programme exploring the local,  more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 16 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * Seagrass flowers could hold the key to restoring Gladstone Harbour By Lucy Stafford A small bucket of tiny flowers collected from the waters around Gladstone could become part of a much bigger effort to rebuild the region's seagrass meadows. CQUniversity's Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (CMERC) is preparing for another season of seagrass flower collections, with community members invited to join researchers at Curtis Island on 26 Se more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Could toilet pellets help us flush less and save water? * A pellet that dissolves in the toilet, turning the water blue and masking odour after urinating, could help us all save water, according to a first-of-its-kind study from the University of Surrey. Credit: Olga Yastremska via GETTY The research, which investigated the use of the commercially available product, Wizso, found that households are more than willing to skip flushing, but only more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, Sept. 16 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK welcomes Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address delivered by the HKSAR Government Advancing the Northern Metropolis University Town and building Hong Kong into an international I&T centre and hub for high-calibre talents * The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) welcomes the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's First F more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 15 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * Development Minister sets out vision for global resilience at SOAS * Kirsty McNeill, Minister for International Development and Africa, delivered a wide-ranging speech at SOAS this week, setting out a vision for a new era of international cooperation rooted in shared resilience, solidarity and mutual interest. The event, hosted by the New Economics Foundation and SOAS, brought together policymakers, academics and members of the development and humanita more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 16 -- The University of Edinburgh Law School issued the following news: * * * Edinburgh Law School enters the world's top 50 for Law in Shanghai Ranking 2026 Tue 15 September 2026 Edinburgh Law School has entered the top 50 law schools in the world in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, placing 47th globally. The rankings assess universities against nine indicators grouped into five categories: World-Class Faculty, World-Class Output, High-Quality Research, Research Impact, and Intern more PR

FAYOUM, Egypt, Sept. 16 -- Fayoum University issued the following news: * * * The emergence of Fayoum University in the classification of Shanghai in the specialty of physics and agricultural sciences for the year 2026 Publishing Date: 15/09/2026 Fayoum University is the first locally in physics and the tenth in agricultural sciences and among the best 500 universities in the world in the Shanghai classification for the year 2016. Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Sharif Al-Attar, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and Acting more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Flower power: bumblebees ferry natural protection from bloom to bloom * University of Warwick research has shown how pollination could be combined with a new, environmentally friendly approach to protecting crops from bacterial disease. As they fly about their usual business of pollinating flowers, bumblebees could help protect fruit trees from disease by carrying a natural treatment directly to where it is needed. Crop scientists have shown t more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Four WBS Master's courses ranked in world top 20 by QS * Warwick Business School has cemented its position among the world's leading providers of business education with four Master's programmes named in the global top 20. As well as the MSc Marketing & Strategy being ranked sixth in the world - and number one for UK Universities \- the QS Global MBA and Business Master's Rankings saw the School placed third in the country and 14th gl more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Growing up in poverty triples young people's likelihood of becoming NEET * Young people who grow up experiencing persistent poverty are over three times more likely not to be in education, employment or training (NEET) at 17 or 23 (3.3 and 3.4 times respectively), according to new analysis of the UK Millennium Cohort Study by the University of Liverpool and the University of Manchester, commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The re more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 16 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Scientists target faster sepsis pathogen identification through new international project 16 September 2026 An international research project bringing engineering and critical care expertise together to deepen understanding of sepsis and explore new approaches to blood-based diagnostics is being extended following a Euros300,000 funding award from the Ministry of Science and Health of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The funding will support further deve more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 16 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Innovation meets entrepreneurship at TUT's dynamic exchange * Innovation does not move in a straight line; it is a continuous, high-impact conversation. When groundbreaking research fuels bold entrepreneurial ventures, real-world commercialisation feeds right back into how the Tshwane University of Technology mentors and builds the next generation of founders. A powerful conversation highlights the support available to student entrepreneu more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Sept. 16 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * IACC organizes Special Lecture on "Egypt: Society and Culture as I saw" New Delhi, September 15, 2026 India Arab Cultural Centre (IACC), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), organized a Special Lecture on Egypt: Society and Culture as I saw" on September 10, 2026 at 2:30 pm in the Conference Hall of IACC. Dr. Khalid Raza, Associate Professor, Deptt. Of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia and ICCR Chair visiting Professor (2017-18) to Ain Shams University C more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * 15 September 2026 Blood test analysis from home enabled through new tech A new portable blood testing device could allow patient health to be monitored at home through an app. King's College London spinout Algocyte has developed a small blood testing device which connects via Bluetooth and uses AI to build a picture of an individual's health over time. The tool could be especially beneficial for patients who require regular monitoring, such as those undergo more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * 15 September 2026 King's hosts government leader to discuss how UK science can drive economic growth King's College London hosted a lunchtime briefing with Alex Jones, Director General for Growth, Science and International at the new Department for Business, Innovation and Science and Trade (DBIST). The event, convened in partnership with the Whitehall and Industry Group (WIG) brought together government, industry and researchers to discuss how the UK can  more PR

SURREY, British Columbia, Sept. 17 -- Kwantlen Polytechnic University issued the following news: * * * KPU alumni appointed to Order of B.C. for community leadership efforts Wed, Sep 16, 2026 Two Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) alums are among 12 individuals appointed to the Order of British Columbia. Established in 1989, the Order of British Columbia is the province's highest honour and recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to British Columbia and beyond. Marc Bains, who graduated from KPU's entrepreneuria more PR

SURREY, British Columbia, Sept. 17 -- Kwantlen Polytechnic University issued the following news: * * * KPU welcomes Theodore Bonnah as Indigenous Artist in Residence Tue, Sep 15, 2026 Indigenous artist, writer, game designer and scholar Theodore Bonnah will spend the coming months advancing an Inuit-inspired roleplaying game while sharing his creative practice with the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) community. Also known as Tedankhamen, the NunatuKavut artist is the new Indigenous Artist in Residence in the Faculty of Arts at KPU.  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 16 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * 15/09/2026 HIV study shows gaps in testing, diagnosis A new study from La Trobe University has identified significant gaps in HIV testing, diagnosis and prevention that are leaving some people vulnerable to infection, despite major advances in treatment and care. The Newly Positive study, completed by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), found many participants had interacted with the health system before their diag more PR

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 16 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster University wins International Green Gown Award for climate action 15 September 2026 Lancaster University has received further international recognition for its drive towards net zero, winning a 2026 International Green Gown Award in the 2030 Climate Action category. This win follows the "Supercharged: Lancaster's Journey to Net Zero" project's success at the 2025 UK and Ireland Green Gown Award, where it also won the 2030 Climate Action category more PR

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 16 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Why most emergency headache patients disappear into the data 15 September 2026 Thousands of people attend A&E with headaches every year but research suggests the way these visits are recorded may be hiding important clues about the needs of patients. Headache is one of the most common reasons people attend emergency departments. Some arrive worried about a possible brain haemorrhage or meningitis. Others are living with recurrent migraines or chronic head more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Land use and management intensity affect the suitability of habitats for wildlife in Europe * Common, wide-ranging vertebrate species, such as foxes, may be finding more suitable habitat in towns and cities than in the wider landscape, while rarer species - which live in smaller areas - appear to favour different habitats, according to new research into species across Europe. Credit: CreativeNature_nl via GETTY The study, conducted by the Un more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 16 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Ancient trees reveal how the climate and landscape changed 15 September 2026 Remains of trees that grew thousands of years ago can tell us how the climate and the landscape changed in the distant past. In his inaugural lecture, archaeologist Jos Bazelmans highlights the importance of these wooden witnesses. 'They offer insights into present-day climate change.' Extreme drought causing the soil to crack, or excessive rainfall leading to landslides. 'The  more PR

TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, Sept. 16 -- Lingnan University posted the following news release: * * * Lingnan University President S. Joe Qin welcomes the HKSAR Government's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address * Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, welcomes the release of Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address delivered by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Mr John Lee, and responds as follows: President Qin said that the release of Hong Kong's more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Announcements made at the Global Forum for AI and the Social Sciences bring together new research, data, funding, and initiatives on AI and labour markets Wednesday 16 September 2026 15 organisations taking part in the London School of Economics and Political Science's (LSE) 2026 Global Forum for AI and the Social Sciences, taking place today and tomorrow (Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September 20 more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 16 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough graduate wins James Dyson Award after designing AI-powered sensory safety system for deaf travellers * Gargi developed the invention as part of her final-year project while studying Product Design at Loughborough University, inspired by her lived experience as a profoundly deaf cochlear implant user. When hearing devices are removed for sleeping or showering, environmental awareness is reduced. Existing alerting products can be  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 16 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere Hosts Inaugural Falling Walls Lab Competition as Innovators Pitch Solutions to National Challenges Published on September 14, 2026 By Allan Ainematsiko Students and researchers from Makerere University and other institutions pitched 12 innovations addressing challenges in healthcare, clean energy, agriculture, waste management and community resilience during the inaugural Falling Walls Lab Kampala, held at the School of Public Health Auditorium, Mak more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 16 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Juma Kasozi Hands Over the Office of Deputy Principal, CoNAS to Prof. Godwin Kakuba Published on September 14, 2026 By Hasifa Kabejja Prof. Juma Kasozi has formally handed over the office of Deputy Principal, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, to Prof. Godwin Kakuba. The handover ceremony, held on Friday, 11th September 2026, followed the appointment of Prof. Kakuba as substantive Deputy Principal of CoNAS for a four-year term,  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 16 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Walakira takes over as CHUSS Deputy Principal, pledges research-driven leadership Published on September 14, 2026 By Jane Anyango New Deputy Principal Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira has pledged to build on the existing foundations at Makerere University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), with a focus on strengthening research, innovation, partnerships and the college's income-generating capacity. Prof. Walakira made the pledge on Monday, more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster researchers uncover mechanism behind dangerous blood-clotting disorder The McMaster team identified a hidden mechanism that controls whether a blood protein remains harmless or becomes the target of clot-causing antibodies. By Jennifer Stranges, Faculty of Health Sciences September 11, 2026 A cross-campus team of McMaster University researchers has identified why some patients develop dangerous blood clots after exposure to a common blood  more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Fierce fish: How hormone pollution disrupts minnow populations A whole-lake experiment reveals that exposure to a wastewater hormone makes male minnows more aggressive, counter to what lab studies suggested. By Andrea Lawson September 14, 2026 A team of researchers has found that a common wastewater pollutant turned male fathead minnows into worse fathers and fiercer rivals, revealing ecological impacts that laboratory studies missed. The pollutan more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Professor Emeritus Daniel Coleman receives prestigious Lorne Pierce Medal from Royal Society of Canada The Distinguished University Professor joins a list of recipients including Stephen Leacock, Margaret Atwood, Gabrielle Roy and Northrop Frye. By Sara Laux, Faculty of Humanities September 15, 2026 Daniel Coleman, a professor emeritus of English and Cultural Studies, has received the 2026 Lorne Pierce medal from the Royal Society of Canada. The medal, wh more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 16 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Monash reaffirms global position in latest subject rankings release 15 September 2026 Monash University has been recognised across multiple disciplines in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), with 19 subjects in the global top 50 and four subjects making the top 10. Leading Monash's global performance were Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (fifth), Mining and Mineral Engineering (sixth), Education (sixth) and Nursing - wh more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 16 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * New dementia warning sign hiding in our muscles, Curtin study finds * Losing muscle as we age could be an important warning sign for dementia, according to new Curtin University research. Researchers analysed more than 80 studies examining the links between body weight, body fat, muscle health and dementia, finding people with sarcopenia - the loss of muscle mass and strength - had a 42 per cent higher risk of dementia. The findings also revealed a su more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * New species of 240-million-year-old prehistoric animal from Tanzania discovered * The study, published in the Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology today [16 September], suggests that some of the earliest potential dinosaur fossils from Tanzania may be younger than previously thought. More than 60 years ago, an extensive collection of synapsid fossils - mammal-lineage vertebrates that flourished before the rise of dinosaurs - was discovered durin more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 16 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Not all roads lead to Rome: a UAB study reconstructs the organisation of the Roman road network * The famous saying "All roads lead to Rome" is not as true as it seems. An international team co-directed by the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona has published a study in Nature Communications that reveals the structure and lasting impact of the Roman Empire's road network, and demonstrates that it was not as centralised as previously thought.  more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Otago opens new era of health research and education in Christchurch 16 September 2026 The University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka is preparing to open Wai Ora, a transformative new facility that will significantly expand health research, clinical trials, and health professional education in Otautahi Christchurch. Faculty of Medicine Head Professor Suzanne Pitama says Wai Ora will strengthen the University's ability to undertake world-clas more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 16 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and EY renew MoU to advance ESG and sustainability talent development 15 Sep 2026 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 parti more PR

HONG KONG, Sept. 16 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU welcomes the HKSAR's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address; Advancing the integrated development of education, technology and talent * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) welcomes the policy initiatives announced by the Chief Executive in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address. PolyU is pleased to see the Governm more PR

FAYOUM, Egypt, Sept. 16 -- Fayoum University issued the following news: * * * Press interview as part of Fayoum University's preparations for the new academic year Publishing Date: 15/09/2026 Contract A. Dr. Sharif Mohammed Sabri Al-Attar, Charge d'affaires President of Fayoum University, an extensive meeting with representatives of the Egyptian media and press, in the presence of A. Dr. Assem Fouad Al-Issawi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Ahmed Rashad, Secretary General of the University, and Dr.  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Not all roads lead to Rome: Study challenges what we think we know about Roman roads New analysis of almost 300,000 kilometres of Roman roads reveals a complex network shaped by people, places and landscapes, in which Rome was less central than is often assumed. Published on: 15 September 2026 A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark, Queen Mary University of London, and other European institutions analyse more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Scientists are one step closer to healing tendon disease in people and animals Study reveals how specialised tendon cells respond to changes in their physical environment, opening new possibilities for future research into tendon health and repair Published on: 15 September 2026 Researchers at Queen Mary University of London are now closer to understanding tendinopathy, a common condition that can cause persistent pain and impaired moveme more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 16 -- The University of Edinburgh School of Social and Political Science issued the following news: * * * SPS Political Theory research recognized: Mihaela Mihai Wins Inaugural Onora O'Neill Prize, Mathias Thaler Shortlisted 15 September 2026 The School of Social and Political Science (SPS) is celebrating the international recognition of political theory research at Edinburgh. Professor Mihaela Mihai has been named the winner of the inaugural ECPR Onora O'Neill Political Theory Prize 2026 for her book, Political M more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 16 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX students awarded prestigious Stewart and Lauder-Mulroney funding to pursue research * Seven StFX students spent their summer digging into important questions, from the post-release experiences of formerly incarcerated women in Canada to rethinking how central banks set policy. Kate Byrne received the John B. Stewart Political Science Research Award, while Lucy Steffler-Minty, Malynn Ishmael, Macy McDonell, Madison Weston, Jaide Russell more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 16 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * Students from UM Faculty of Law excel in academic essay competition * A paper co-authored by doctoral student Li Hao and master's students Lam Weng Lam and Wang Sichun from the Faculty of Law (FLL) at the University of Macau (UM) was awarded a second prize in the 'Tianmu Talent - The 2nd Macao University Students Academic Essay Competition'. This marks the second consecutive year that FLL students have received awards in the competition, highlighting the facu more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 16 -- Technological University Dublin issued the following news: * * * TU Dublin Centre for Irish Studies Launched Published: Monday 14 September 2026 The new TU Dublin Centre for Irish Studies was officially launched on Thursday 10 September by Deputy Erin McGreehan, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education. Speaking at the launch, Deputy McGreehan highlighted the vital role of the Humanities in third-level education, recognising their importance in fostering critical thinking, cultural unde more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 16 -- Technological University Dublin issued the following news: * * * TU Dublin researchers awarded UK-Ireland Collaboration in the Creative Economy Research Networking Award Published: Tuesday 15 September 2026 The project Rethinking Class in the Creative Economy was one of 6 networking awards announced by Research Ireland and the Arts and Humanities Research Council today. The TU Dublin team of Dr Caroline Ann O'Sullivan (CoPI), Dr Mary Ann Bolger, Dr Bernadette Quinn and Dr Deirdre McQuillan will work over the n more PR

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16 -- The University of British Columbia issued the following news: * * * UBC researchers awarded $1M Wall Fellowships to advance human and ecosystem health Five years of support will help UBC researchers tackle two emerging environmental challenges. Rivka Parris Sep 15, 2026 Two UBC Vancouver faculty members, Dr. Patrick Keeling and Dr. Rachel Scholes, have been awarded $1-million Wall Fellowships, the university's highest-value internal research award. The fellowships will support a deeper exploration  more PR

NORWICH, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA among global elite for research collaboration Tuesday 15 September 2026 The University of East Anglia has been recognised as one of the best in the world for research collaboration in a major new ranking. Partnerships with more than 1,000 institutions in 79 countries helped propel UEA into the top ranks of the Research Collaboration Index. The index is the first global ranking dedicated to measuring how effectively universities work with partn more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Atrial fibrillation detected from eye scans four years before diagnosis People with atrial fibrillation have signs of the condition in the retinas of their eyes that can be detected four years before diagnosis, finds a new study led by UCL and Moorfields researchers. 15 September 2026 The authors of the PLOS Digital Health paper analysed retinal imaging data from more than 90,000 people and discovered differences in the structure of the ret more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * University launches new pathway for Maori-medium STEM teachers 14 September 2026 Tohu Pokairua Paetahi (Ara Reo) will support kaiako to strengthen STEM teaching in Maori-medium education, advancing the University's commitment to te reo Maori revitalisation A new graduate programme at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland will support the development of STEM education in Maori-medium settings, while contributing to the revitalisation of te  more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Controlling Caulerpa in New Zealand oceans 15 September 2026 Scientists are learning more about this exotic invasive seaweed in order to protect our precious waters from its spread. First detected in New Zealand in 2021, the invasive macroalgae Caulerpa now has a significant presence in the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Islands. The seaweed spreads rapidly, can smother sessile invertebrates and marine plants on the seafloor, and threatens to displace n more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Discovery could lead to novel treatment for heart failure 15 September 2026 The finding, made by researchers at Manaaki Manawa, the Centre for Heart Research, targets the condition Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Researchers at the University of Auckland have made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to new therapies for a debilitating heart condition. Approximately 90,000 New Zealanders suffer from heart failure, with an  more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Micro-dramas and the battle for attention 14 September 2026 What are micro-dramas, and why are they so compelling? As tech companies like Meta, Google and TikTok face ongoing scrutiny over addictive platform design, the rapid rise of micro-dramas offers a glimpse into how AI, algorithms and commercial incentives could make digital entertainment even harder to put down. In the article Where the brake slips: A feedback view of the micro-drama plat more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * New collection showcases Maori knowledge and impact 14 September 2026 A group of seven Maori knowledge-informed research projects have now been gathered in a web collection called Taikura, hosted by the Royal Society Te Aparangi; and more will hopefully be added. Traditional Maori knowledge, concepts, tikanga and kawa (practices), as well as kaupapa Maori research methods, feature in a group of high-impact research projects hosted in a new web-ba more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Rethinking laminated timber for sustainable construction 14 September 2026 As New Zealand looks to move towards more resource-conscious construction, researchers at the University are exploring new uses for otherwise underused or discarded timber resources. The timber we've overlooked could be the key to a more sustainable future for construction. That's the ethos of two ongoing research projects in the Structural Timber Innovation Laboratory at more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Supporting kids' hearing health 15 September 2026 Researchers are raising awareness about CMV, a common virus which can cause lifelong hearing loss in kids, in the hopes of improving outcomes. Associate Professor of Audiology Holly Teagle is leading work to increase understanding of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and support those impacted by it. CMV is a widespread virus that stays in the body for life and can have a devastating impact on children's hear more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University convenes international experts and practitioners in defence medicine Researchers, policy makers and clinicians use Symposium to develop shared understanding of future battlefield ready health innovations 15 September 2026 Defence medicine leaders, policy makers and academics from around the world have joined a research conference to shape how new health innovations can be implemented on a battlefield. The University of Birmingham's De more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Professor Kit Windows-Yule named Deputy Chair of Regional Defence & Security Cluster Advisory Board Professor Christopher "Kit" Windows-Yule's appointment as deputy chair will help shape regional defence and security ambitions 15 September 2026 Professor Christopher "Kit" Windows-Yule, Director of Innovation in Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham, has been appointed Deputy Chair of the inaugural Advisory Board for th more PR

DUNDEE, Scotland, Sept. 16 -- The University of Dundee issued the following news release: * * * Tayside team recruit first global participant in clinical trial for Chronic Kidney Disease The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside have recruited the world's first participant to an international study assessing a new combination treatment for adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Published on 15 September 2026 Sponsored by AstraZeneca, the BalanceD-CKD study will assess whether balcinrenone combined with dapagliflozin reduces ren more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester, 15 September 2026 University of Manchester and Arizona State University strengthen transatlantic humanities collaboration The University of Manchester and Arizona State University are expanding their collaboration, opening up new opportunities for humanities researchers and students on both sides of the Atlantic. The partnership links Manchester's Faculty of Humanities with ASU's School of Public Affairs and School of Politics more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * 15 Sep 2026 Professor Graeme Clark awarded Japan's Honda Prize University of Melbourne Emeritus Professor Graeme Clark AC - whose breakthroughs have brought the gift of hearing to over 650,000 people globally - has been awarded the 2026 Honda Prize. The Prize has been awarded jointly to surgeon and scientist Professor Clark and Austrian electrical engineer Dr Ingeborg Hochmair. Working independently, both spearheaded the research and development, more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 HIV diagnoses in Australia stable, but experts caution progress is uneven New Kirby Institute data show Australia has met key global HIV testing and treatment targets, but experts warn that progress is not being shared equally across communities. There were 753 HIV diagnoses in Australia in 2025, meaning HIV diagnoses remained stable over the last three years, according to a report from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney, pr more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 STI rates remain high in Australia's latest sexual health data Sexually transmissible infections remain a significant public health issue in Australia, with new data showing syphilis and gonorrhoea rates remain high. New sexual health data released today by the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney shows a mixed picture for Australia, with rates of syphilis and gonorrhoea remaining high after significant increases since 2016 - and  more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Remembering Emeritus Professor John Broughton 16 September 2026 The University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka notes with great sadness the passing of Emeritus Professor John Broughton CNZM (Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga) yesterday. Professor Broughton dedicated more than 40 years of his professional academic life to the advancement of health science and Maori health at the University. He was a Professor in the Department of Preven more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Student researcher shines a light on bacterial identification By Sara Elliott This summer, science student Kitti Keller learned a lesson on how melding biology and physics could one day help identify bacterial pathogens that threaten human health. "We're hoping to develop a technology so one day you can go to the clinic, give a tiny blood or urine sample and get immediate results showing what's making you sick," says the third-year biology student. "That  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 UNSW academics shine at Women in AI Asia-Pacific Awards Emma Brown Two UNSW Sydney researchers were celebrated for their work using artificial intelligence to solve complex challenges related to climate change and the law. UNSW researchers Dr Mandana Ghanavati and Professor Mimi Zou were honoured at the 2026 Women in AI (WAI) Asia-Pacific Awards, opens in a new window for using AI to deliver meaningful impact in their fiel more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Is my horse lame? AI could help find the answer PhD Defence Jeanne Parmentier 15 September 2026 It's not often that a horse is mentioned in the acknowledgements of a PhD thesis. But Bonito and more than 100 other horses were thanked by Jeanne Parmentier, who used their motion data to train her AI models. With these models, she hopes to help vets and horse owners spot signs of lameness earlier, and, potentially improve horse welfare. Lameness (the hor more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New programme offers valorisation support for promising AI-projects 15 September 2026 Valorisation, alongside education and research, is a core responsibility of universities. While many researchers at Utrecht University are already engaged in valorisation activities, there is room to expand this involvement. To address this, AI Labs, in collaboration with ROM Utrecht Region, Utrecht Holdings and UtrechtInc, is launching a new initiative: 'Identify - E more PR

LONDON, Canada, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western engineers investigate cracking in nuclear reactor pressure tubes Study describes how hydrogen combined with zirconium may cause stress inside reactors By Jeff Renaud, September 15, 2026 Western University engineers have taken a major step toward solving a long-standing challenge in nuclear power. A study, published in the high-impact journal Nature Communications, describes for the first time how hydrogen can combine with zirconium to form tiny more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 15 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Young, eco-anxious Canadians are the most likely to support disruptive tactics by environmental activists, study finds * The tolerance of individual Canadians for radical forms of environmental activism depends on several factors. Overall, however, Canadians do not support vandalism or violence as forms of protest. Those are the key findings of a new study by researchers from McGill University and Universite Laval. "There is a very clear red line: peop more PR

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 16 -- Zhejiang University issued the following news: * * * Chinese-developed spinal interface helps 12-year-old Russian girl walk again 2026-09-16 A 12-year-old Russian girl named Vera has become the first international patient to regain the ability to walk with assistive devices following surgery using a domestically developed closed-loop spinal cord neural interface system. The procedure was performed at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University (SAHZU), where over 20 spinal cord injury patients have now more PR