SINGAPORE, Sept. 17 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * "Artificial leaf" generates clean hydrogen from contaminated seawater * Inspired by leaves, scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have designed a device that captures sunlight to produce clean hydrogen from seawater and simultaneously degrade hydrazine, a highly toxic contaminant from industrial wastewater. Reported in Nature Communications, the device converts sunlight into electricity to drive the reaction without the need for  more PR

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Sept. 16 -- The University of Lethbridge posted the following news: * * * 2026 Alumni Honour Society inductees making a difference in their communities * Community impact is a common thread connecting six alumni being honoured by the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) with their induction into the Alumni Honour Society. Nick Bohle (BFA - Dramatic Arts '17), Dr. Lori Friesen (BA/BEd '98, MEd '03), Dr. Robert Gruninger (BSc '05, PhD '09), Kalen Hastings (BA '09, MA '14), Wayne Lippa (BSc/BEd '97 and Dr. D more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Sept. 17 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects has been published * #One of the 100 best universities in the world in six subjects Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) is one of the 100 best universities in the world in a total of six countries (five in 2025). In Germany, FAU even managed to jump into the top 5 in ten subjects (seven in 2024). A total of more than 2000 universities all over the world were evaluat more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 17 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * 76 million for research in humanities and social sciences Has the Swedish labour market been upgraded or become more polarized? What were the wealth gaps between women and men in Sweden before? And what language attitudes are in correctional services? These are some of the questions that researchers at Stockholm University will investigate with new grants from the Swedish Research Council. The Swedish Research Council has decided on this year's project gran more PR

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 17 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * AI adoption in finance is not simply a top down transformation Published: 15.9.2026 New research from the School of Business, based on interviews with finance executives across nine Finnish companies, explores how organisations are actually adopting AI in their finance functions - AI adoption in finance is not simply a top down transformation. It is a bottom up journey. New research from Aalto University School of Business, based on interviews with fina more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 17 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Aerospace partnership opens international opportunities for Wits engineering students * A key part of the agreement will see Wits and ISAE-SUPAERO compare and align parts of their aerospace engineering curricula. Wits aeronautical engineering students could soon gain greater access to specialised aerospace training in France through a new four-year partnership between the University, Airbus Southern Africa and French aerospace inst more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * At-risk gamers gambling with their financial future * #Key points * 80 per cent of gamers at risk of gaming disorder have prioritised their hobby over essential items. * Almost half of respondents from Indonesia reported experiencing gaming-related financial harm. * Nearly two thirds of Chinese gamers admitted to overspending on video games. Nearly 8 out of every 10 people at risk of gaming disorder have experienced overspending or financia more PR

BATH, England, Sept. 17 -- Bath Spa University posted the following news: * * * Bath Spa University students shine at Keen Minds Global 2026 competition * Thursday, 17 September, 2026 Students from Bath Spa University London (Canary Wharf) have earned a place on the podium at Keen Minds Global 2026, a live client business case competition. Competing against teams from universities across the UK and Europe, BSU secured third place overall, with one team member also receiving the individual Best Presenter award. Keen Minds is an interna more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Beavers boost peatland recovery and drought resilience * A study led by a PhD researcher at the University of Liverpool has found that beavers may help restore degraded peatlands by keeping landscapes wetter and making them more resilient to drought. The research, carried out in partnership with Cheshire Wildlife Trust, examined the environmental impacts of the Cheshire Beaver Project, an enclosed beaver reintroduction in the local area. Th more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Birds basking in natural 'saunas' - Otago research 17 September 2026 New research led by University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka shows some bird species may be taking advantage of natural geothermal "health spas". Published in the journal Ornithology, the research found some bird species seem to seek out and preen in the sulphurous steam of geothermal areas, likely to rid themselves of pathogens and parasites. Senior author Profe more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Breeding for better rotations opens a new frontier in farming systems * Breeding crops for farming systems rather than yield alone could exploit untapped genetic potential and help farmers cut fertiliser bills. This new way of thinking about crop breeding has been set out by researchers at The University of Queensland. Dr Millicent Smith said the idea was to select varieties for what they left behind for the next crop, not just for what they pro more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol Innovations Zone welcomes first members as Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus opens * Eight companies spanning sensor technology, AI, health technology, intellectual property and higher education consultancy have taken up residency with the campus which opened on Monday 7 September, becoming the first members of a community that will co-locate 4,600 students, 650 staff and up to 300 industry partners. The West of England Mayoral Combined  more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * 16.09.26 Bupa to fund new wellness roof garden at University of Salford University of Salford is delighted to announce a major new partnership with Bupa who will be the founding partner of the new wellbeing roof garden at the University of Salford's Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre. Bupa will provide pound sterling100,000 to support activity in the wellbeing and community space at the top of the flagship new building, which is currently  more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Can Catalonia survive without economic growth? A new study says it can * With an unprecedented level of detail, an ICTA-UAB report describes the policies required to put a post-growth transition into practice in Catalonia. The measures could be applicable in both a national and international context. In a global context marked by the environmental crisis, social destabilization, and geopolitical uncertainty, a new report prepared  more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 17 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Education Academics named NUTA winners Thursday, 17 September 2026 CPUT has achieved significant national recognition through the 2026 National University Teaching Awards (NUTA), with two Faculty of Education academics, Dr Kobie Meiring and Dr Adrienne van As, named among this year's winners. Meiring and Van As's team are to receive a Group Teaching Award amongst the six winners of the 2026 National University Teaching Awards.  more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 17 -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * International honour for nursing and midwifery education leader 16 September 2026 By Jayde Redgen A CQUniversity researcher has been recognised among the world's most influential contributors to research exploring clinical learning environments, highlighting the international impact of her work in nursing and midwifery education. Professor Amanda Henderson has been identified as one of the leading researchers in the field through a recently p more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 17 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * CRASA and LINK Centre sign MoU * The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will strengthen digital policy, regulation and capacity building across southern Africa. The Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) and the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, acting through the LINK Centre, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance cooperation in capacity building, applied research, knowledge exch more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Cue and Veronika Maine go into receivership: Why brand legacy isn't enough in today's retail market * Cue and Veronika Maine are the latest retailers to fall into receivership. An RMIT expert says their collapse isn't about fashion trends, but about the changing economics of retail. Associate Professor Carol Tan, School of Fashion and Textiles: "Consumers are still spending, but they're becoming much more se more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Sept. 16 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Deakin only Australian university to receive $1 million Movember Fellowship funding * The Deakin Lifespan Institute has partnered with the Movember Institute of Men's Health in a $1 million, five-year investment in men's mental health - as one of only a handful of universities worldwide to receive the research funding. Lifespan's Associate Professor Jacqui Macdonald was awarded the Movember Institute Professorial Fellow role to mentor early career re more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester, 16 September 2026 Driving Growth: 11 New Spinout Companies from The University of Manchester The University of Manchester Innovation Factory has delivered an incredibly strong year of results in the 25/26 financial year, launching 11 new spinout companies and securing over pound sterling56m of investment into its portfolio. - The University of Manchester Innovation Factory has delivered an incredibly strong year of results in more PR

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 17 -- EPFL (Eecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne or Federal School of Technology in Lausanne), a public research university, issued the following news: * * * Apertus partners with Proton's Lumo AI assistant 17.09.26 The Apertus team, a group of researchers at EPFL, ETH Zurich, and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS), partners with Swiss technology company Proton to make Apertus 1.5 available in Lumo, Proton's AI assistant. This enables researchers to gain direct feedback from real-world use for  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 17 -- Toronto Metropolitan University issued the following news release: * * * Federal Government invests $25M in TMU's School of Medicine Historic funding commitment to support expanded primary health care in Peel Region September 16, 2026 BRAMPTON, ONT. -- Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has secured $25 million in federal capital funding to support the development of its School of Medicine in Brampton, Ontario, as announced in the 2025-26 federal budget. The milestone investment reinforces support for one of more PR

QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Central Queensland University issued the following news: * * * From paddocks to ponds: CQUniversity research explores new approach to fish parasite management 16 September 2026 By Lucy Stafford A forecasting method long used by crop farmers to predict pest outbreaks could help shape the future of parasite management in aquaculture, according to new research led by CQUniversity in collaboration with Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (James Cook University), the South African government: D more PR

SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 17 -- Fudan University issued the following news: * * * 16 Sep 2026 AI Bridges a Century: A Malaysian Chinese Family Comes Home A Malaysian Chinese family has traced their roots back to their hometown in China with the help of RootLink, an AI-powered ancestry tracing platform developed by Fudan University students. The family's ancestor left Fujian at age 12 and never returned. For nearly a century, the name "Shi Maiguo" existed only as a sound in a Malaysian Chinese family--a Hokkien pronunciation passed down orally more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Giving up the car keys can feel like grief for older Australians, ACU research 16 September 2026 Giving up the car keys can trigger grief, frustration and a profound loss of identity in older Australians yet few plan for the day they will stop driving, new ACU research has found. Researchers are urging families to start conversations about driving retirement years before an older person is forced off the road, warning that waiting  more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * 16.09.26 Global nursing award for Salford alumna and honorary lecturer Transplant specialist, researcher, and community changemaker, Dr Agimol Pradeep, has been awarded the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award for her work campaigning for greater awareness of organ and stem-cell donation. Agimol was chosen from over 134,000 applicants around the world, and will now receive a $250,000 prize to help her undertake a project of her  more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Sept. 17 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Greater access to help needed for women with nausea during pregnancy * Medical assistance can help women suffering from severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, but insufficient recognition of Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) means that many are not getting the help they need to overcome this severe and debilitating form of morning sickness. Flinders University researchers have found many women say there is inadequate recognition and clinical managemen more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * 16 September 2026 The hidden cost of pressure to be a perfect parent The pressure to be the perfect parent can be overwhelming, but social media and perceived world threats are causing some to be overprotective parents, and it is having a negative impact on our youth. New Griffith University research, funded by the Australian Research Council, surveyed 909 Australian parents of a child aged between 16-19 years of age to investigate the pressure more PR

NEWPORT, England, Sept. 17 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Students join 125 years of pioneers at 2026 Graduation ceremonies The class of 2026 have been told they join 125 years of pioneers with an 'opportunity to make the difference' at Harper Adams University's annual Graduation event. This year's ceremonies are the first of a series of celebrations marking 125 years of Harper Adams as an institution. University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ken Sloan told graduating students: "This month, exactly 125 years ago, j more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Without Bacteria or Chemicals: How Methanol and Formaldehyde Form Abiotically in Nature 16 September 2026 Heidelberg scientists demonstrate a chemical process during which lignin is converted into these two compounds by iron and reactive oxygen species - The biopolymer lignin - one of the most important carbon reservoirs in plants and soils - not only decays through fungi or bacteria but can also be chemically attacked by iron linked w more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 17 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Hidden caves beneath the Nullarbor revealed by subtle surface trenches * Mysterious trenches stretching for kilometres across southern Australia's Nullarbor Plain have been revealed as the surface footprints of deep, hidden ancient cave systems. New research involving Curtin University has found that shallow, sediment-filled trenches formed when underground caves gradually collapsed, eventually reaching the surface. This challenges the idea that they w more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 17 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU confers Honorary University Fellowships on five distinguished persons Wednesday, 16 September 2026 Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) held its 21st Honorary University Fellowship Conferment Ceremony today (16 September). Honorary University Fellowships were conferred on five distinguished persons, namely Mr Paulo Pong Kin-yee, Mr Ivan Wong Siu-kei, Professor Edward Yau Tang-wah, Mr Tony Yue Kwok-leung and Ms Zhou Chunling, in reco more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * How a simple game of 20 questions could help make AI fit for the future * The research, led by the University of Bristol and presented at the Allerton Conference on Communication, Control, and Computing in Illinois, in the US on Wednesday 16 September, shows how simple binary classifiers, each trained in a matter of minutes on a standard laptop, can be combined using a string of yes/no questions to perform complex classification tasks. These tas more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Sept. 18 -- Hokkaido University posted the following news release: * * * How much ice did Greenland's Qaanaaq Ice Cap lose over 13 years? * Long-term field measurements between 2012 and 2025 show that the Qaanaaq Ice Cap lost enough ice to produce a layer of water about 8 meters deep. Each summer, researchers from Hokkaido University returned to the Qaanaaq Ice Cap in northwestern Greenland to measure changes in the ice surface using aluminum poles drilled into the ice. Their 13-year record shows how the ice cap has change more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Scientists aim to answer critical questions around carbon impact of bottom trawling By Conrad Duncan 17 September 2026 A first-of-its-kind study in the Irish Sea is addressing critical evidence gaps around the environmental impact of bottom trawling on seabed carbon storage and its potential implications for climate change. Bottom trawling - the practice of dragging nets along the seabed for fishing - has long been known to disturb carbon stored in the s more PR

SINGAPORE, Sept. 17 -- INSEAD Asia Campus issued the following news release: * * * INSEAD launches immersive AI cases as its AI-powered learning portfolio passes 40 experiences 17 Sep 2026 INSEAD, The Business School for the World, today announced two milestones in AI-enabled learning: the commercial launch of its first Immersive AI Cases via INSEAD Publishing and the expansion of its Immersive Learning portfolio to reach over 40 AI-powered learning experiences in the INSEAD classroom. Together, these developments mark an important milest more PR

HIGH WYCOMBE, England, Sept. 17 -- Buckinghamshire New University posted the following news: * * * Introducing our honoraries: Professor Ian Peate * A Bucks visiting professor, Ian Peate OBE FRCN, has been awarded an honorary doctorate after more than four decades of challenging inequalities and transforming nursing education, including pioneering work to put men's health higher on the healthcare agenda. Professor Peate, who began his career as an enrolled nurse before qualifying as a registered nurse, has gone on to become a professor, ed more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Sept. 17 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * JMI Signs MoU with 2 Life Sciences Companies; Paves Way for New Academia-Industry Partnership New Delhi, September 17, 2026 Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two life sciences companies, NuLife Pvt. Ltd. and NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., marking a significant step towards strengthening academia-industry collaboration and creating greater opportunities for research, skill development and industry-oriented  more PR

JUJA, Kenya, Sept. 17 -- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology issued the following news: * * * September 16, 2026 IBR Strengthens Bioinformatics Capacity through Molecular Sequence Data Analysis Training The Institute for Biotechnology Research (IBR) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), in partnership with Inqaba Biotec and F&S Scientific, conducted a "Hands-On Bioinformatics Short Course on Sanger and NGS Sequence Data Analysis," to strengthen practical bioinformatics capacity among researche more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 17 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele joins with Malaysian partners to establish new AI research centre * Keele has partnered with a leading Malaysian university to establish a new joint research centre for data analytics and AI research. The new joint centre, in partnership with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), was launched during a visit to Keele this week by senior leaders from UTM, with both universities having agreed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) committing to the venture.  more PR

SURREY, British Columbia, Sept. 18 -- Kwantlen Polytechnic University issued the following news: * * * A 'critical' discussion: New textbook challenges students to rethink justice Sep 17, 2026 What does justice look like when the goal is not punishment, but healing, accountability and stronger relationships? That question is at the heart of Restorative Justice in Canada: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, a new textbook by Dr. Alana Abramson, a criminology instructor at KPU. Drawing on her experience as a researcher, educator and res more PR

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Mystery of one of the earliest recorded space weather impacts solved 16 September 2026 A 178-year-old mystery surrounding one of the earliest recorded examples of space weather affecting technology has been solved by an international team led by Lancaster University. The first practical electric telegraph networks were deployed during the 1840s, and as solar activity increased during the following years, Victorian telegraph operators began to exp more PR

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 17 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * New Register reveals extent of Britain's slave-trading past 16 September 2026 Lancaster University researchers have produced a Register of British Slave Traders, documenting thousands of people who financed the trade. The Register records nearly 250 years of trafficking enslaved African people, from the 16th to 19th centuries. It reveals the involvement of individuals and organisations across Britain, including the British monarchy. Dr Nicholas Radburn, more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 17 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Leading barrister and Keele alumnus delivers first talk of Chancellor's Lectures series * A Keele alumnus and leading human rights barrister delivered the first in a new series of Chancellor's Lectures at Keele University this week. Michael Mansfield KC was the first speaker in the new series, addressing a packed Salvin Room at Keele Hall to share his thoughts on the future of universities, of Keele specifically, and how the university's founding principl more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 17 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * A new perspective on cancer: the power of the immune system 16 September 2026 In his inaugural lecture on 11 September, Noel de Miranda, Professor of Translational Oncology, spoke about the curiosity that has driven him from a young age to understand how cancer works. His research focuses on the complex interplay between cancer cells and the immune system. What is the main message of your inaugural lecture, and why did you choose this? 'I don't think I more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 17 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Little Foot study points to major shift in how human ancestors moved * Study suggests that a major change in how our ancestors moved through their environment took place between about three million and 1.8 million years ago. New research on the limb bones of the famous Little Foot skeleton from the Wits Sterkfontein Caves suggests that a major change in how our ancestors moved through their environment took place between about three more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 17 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Reviews Uganda's Emerging Science Ventures Published on September 16, 2026 By Jacinta Nakaye Uganda's drive to strengthen science, technology and innovation took center stage as the Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation toured Makerere University's Centre for Biosecurity and Biomolecular Technology (CeBIOTECH). The centre is hosted at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Anim more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 17 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Sarah Ssali shares institutional best practices ahead of The Trust Summit Published on September 16, 2026 By Elvis Lubanga Prof. Sarah Ssali the First Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) at Makerere University was one of the panelists that addressed the complex challenges facing African higher education during a Virtual Round Table on Restoring Trust in Academia and the Knowledge Economy held September 15, 2026. The event was or more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Managing screen time during school holidays * With school holidays approaching and the NSW Government announcing new limits on screen use for learning in public schools, an RMIT education expert says families should also be thinking about how they manage screen time at home. Dr Elise Waghorn, School of Education: "The NSW Government's announcement has put children's screen use back into the spotlight and with more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 17 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster researcher and entrepreneur Jon Stokes named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 The McMaster grad, scientist and entrepreneur has earned international recognition for his innovative approach to antibiotic discovery. Now he's turning those discoveries into real-world impact. By Jennifer Stranges, Faculty of Health Sciences September 16, 2026 When Jon Stokes talks about his accomplishments, he rarely talks about himself. He talks about the students in  more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 17 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster's new health innovation accelerator will be home to world's first Bioinnovation Building The interdisciplinary hub for research, development and training will feature everything needed to produce new health solutions, from discovery through to commercialization. By Shelly Easton September 16, 2026 When the pandemic slowed much of the world down, a team of scientists at McMaster University moved quickly, leveraging prior research on tuberculosis vac more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, Sept. 16 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Meet the SFU postdoctoral fellows advancing research across disciplines * Simon Fraser University's postdoctoral fellows are a driving force behind research and innovation, bringing valuable expertise and fresh perspectives to their fields. Their work advances scholarship across all faculties and disciplines, helping shape the future of research at SFU and beyond. From September 21 to 25, SFU joins institutions across the country in celebrating  more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 18 -- Mohawk College issued the following news: * * * Hamilton, September 16, 2026 Mohawk College's newest Schulich Builders prepare to meet skilled trades demand Scholarship program helps launch successful careers As Abigail Cameron begins her postsecondary education at Mohawk College this fall in the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques program, she is starting on a strong footing. Not only does she have the support of her family and high school teachers behind her, but she also has the financia more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 17 (TNSxrep) -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * School belonging is a condition for learning and equity - 1 in 3 students don't have it 16 September 2026 A review commissioned by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and led by Monash University draws together international evidence that positions school belonging as central to student wellbeing, academic engagement and educational equity. School belonging is a student's experienced sense of legitimate membership in the school community, ground more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 17 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Most Australians doubt health system is ready for climate-related emergencies, national survey finds * Most Australians recognise climate change as a serious national issue, and many believe it poses a serious risk to their personal health, according to major new research led by the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) at Macquarie University published in the Medical Journal of Australia. The AU-CLARITY study, one of the largest nationa more PR

KILDARE, Ireland, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- National University of Ireland, Maynooth issued the following news: * * * MU researchers build world-first DNA computer, published in Nature Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Researchers at Maynooth University (MU) have developed a first-of-its-kind DNA computer, described as one of the most complex and fastest molecular computers yet reported. The breakthrough, published in the flagship journal Nature, demonstrates a molecular computer made from strands of DNA that can perform multiplication, division an more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Sept. 17 -- Charles Darwin University posted the following news: * * * New livestream brings remote Australian arid zone waterhole to the world * A new livestream from a remote waterhole in the Northern Territory is giving people around the world the opportunity to observe wildlife in real time. The YouTube livestream of the waterhole in Watarrka National Park in Central Australia, is a collaboration between Charles Darwin University's (CDU) Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods (RIEL) and NT Parks and  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 17 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * New research centre launched to accelerate innovation in materials science * A new research centre has been launched at Keele University to bring together leaders from industry and academia in the materials science and innovation sector. Building on the region's historic and existing strengths in material science, innovation, and manufacturing, the Advanced Materials Technology and Engineering Centre (AMTEC) has been set up by Keele and partner companies  more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 17 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * New research centre launched to accelerate innovation in materials science * A new research centre has been launched at Keele University to bring together leaders from industry and academia in the materials science and innovation sector. Building on the region's historic and existing strengths in material science, innovation, and manufacturing, the Advanced Materials Technology and Engineering Centre (AMTEC) has been set up by Keele and partner companies  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * A new study by the VUB sheds light on the mobility experiences of the queer community in Brussels 17/09/2026 BRUSSELS - The Mobilise research group at the Free University of Brussels (VUB) has recently completed a qualitative study on the daily journeys within the city and transport choices of the queer community. Led by Charlotte van Vessem and Juliana Betancur Arenas, in collaboration with the Brussels Centre for Urban Studies, more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * National Innovation Centre for Data delivers pound sterling141m economic boost Published on: 16 September 2026 The National Innovation Centre for Data has contributed over pound sterling140 million to the UK economy, with a total economic impact of pound sterling1.2 billion projected by the end of the next decade, new report finds. New economic research from Ortus Economic Research, commissioned by Newcastle University, has found that N more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * No consistency on which diagnoses 'neurodivergence' refers to, study finds * Researchers are warning that inconsistent use of the terms 'neurodiversity' and 'neurodivergence' in mental health research could obscure important differences between diagnoses and make findings harder to interpret. They also say using the terms without further specification could encourage 'one-size-fits-all' approaches in clinics, schools and workplaces that can ov more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 17 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria physicist elected Fellow of the Institute of Physics * Dr Juna Sathian, an Associate Professor at Northumbria University, has been elected a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (IOP) in recognition of her contributions to physics research and her work widening access to the subject across the North East. The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, with an active role in promoting  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham academic awarded Fellowship by the Academy of Social Sciences * A University of Nottingham academic has been conferred a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences as part of its autumn 2026 cohort. Professor Aditya Jain of Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) is among 74 leading social scientists to have been recognised for excellence in their fields and their wider contributions to the social sciences for public benefit more PR

MILTON KEYNES, England, Sept. 17 -- Open University issued the following news: * * * Novel resources created by The Open University to support witnesses in health and social care professional conduct hearings Posted on 16 September 2026 A comprehensive package of bespoke online resources has been developed by The Open University researchers to assist witnesses who give evidence in professional regulatory (Fitness to Practise) hearings. It follows a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded project, Witness to Harm, Hold more PR

SINGAPORE, Sept. 16 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * NTU Singapore appoints leading scientist in energy and sustainability as Vice President of Research * Globally recognised research leader Professor Yang Shao-Horn has been appointed by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) as its new Vice President (Research). She begins in January 2027, after concluding her current faculty appointment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Prof Shao-Horn will also be appointed Disti more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 17 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * People with more mobility in the labour market experience less discrimination * Employees who can easily change jobs are less likely to experience discrimination in the workplace. When dealing with a discriminatory employer, job mobility acts as an important incentive: if you can leave more easily, your employer will often make greater efforts to combat discrimination and retain you. That's what Andre van Hoorn writes in Economic and Industrial Democr more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 17 -- 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 16 Sep 2026 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 please more PR

CRANFIELD, England, Sept. 17 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * PS95 million UKRI funding for Henry Royce Institute set to power materials breakthroughs at Cranfield * The Henry Royce Institute has been awarded a further PS95 million in government funding for UK advanced materials research. This boost will extend the research projects Royce at Cranfield can deliver alongside small businesses, universities and major manufacturers. That funding will extend the work Cranfield University is already doing to help o more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 16 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Quantitative training overhaul needed in ecology * As ecology becomes increasingly data-driven, an overhaul of quantitative training is vital for research, according to an international study led by Cardiff University. Ecologists are collecting more data than ever before, but many still lack confidence in the quantitative skills needed to make sense of it, according to a new paper. The paper, A century of inertia in quantitative ecology education, aimed to exp more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Scientists and leading dance institutions discover a better way to teach dance online From ballet studio to behavioural science: researchers uncover the best view for learning choreography. New research from Queen Mary University of London finds that less experienced dancers learn choreography more effectively when they follow a teacher's movements from the same perspective, with implications far beyond dance Published on: 16 September  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT-led project delivers Australia's first grid-connected sodium-sulfur battery 16th September 2026 Queensland researchers have reached a major milestone in powering Australia's critical minerals refining industry, successfully delivering the nation's first grid-connected sodium-sulfur (NaS) battery energy storage system enabled by Queensland-made DC-DC converters. The 250kW/1.45MWh battery has been commissioned at Lava Blue's Centre f more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Research on AI in courts takes the win at UQ's 2026 3MT Final * UQ Law School PhD candidate Jason Wang has won The University of Queensland's 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final for his research exploring when artificial intelligence should be allowed to shape judicial decision-making in Australian courts. Mr Wang was one of 8 finalists who had just 3 minutes to explain their research and its significance to a general audience, supported by a si more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * Research to reveal how - and if - Australia's native animals will survive ever-increasing bushfires * As Australia's bushfire seasons get more severe, a Charles Sturt ecologist has done research on which animals are most likely to survive, and why. * Groundbreaking Charles Sturt research to focus on why some animals survive bushfires while others perish * Professor Dale Nimmo's project will reduce wildlife extinction risks in Australia's more  more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Sept. 16 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * Research to reveal how location shapes educational opportunity for first-in-family rural students * Despite decades of efforts to improve access to higher education, students from rural and remote communities remain significantly underrepresented at Australian universities. * Charles Sturt research to examine why coming from rural and remote Australia still influences how likely you are to attend university * Professor Sarah O'Shea's project w more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 17 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Researchers develop extremely stable quantum gas to study strongly inter-acting quantum systems * Molecular gases are a new form of artificial quantum matter. However, when these molecules collide, they are often extremely rapidly lost. Researchers from Radboud University and Columbia University have been able to suppress this collisional loss, paving the way for strongly interacting quantum matter. This new artificial quantum matter allows researcher more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Sept. 18 -- Ritsumeikan University posted the following news: * * * Ritsumeikan Selected by MEXT for the Support Program for Strengthening the Functions of Uni... * Ritsumeikan University (Kyoto, Japan; President Yoshio Nakatani) has been selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for its Support Program for Strengthening the Functions of Universities and Colleges of Technology (Growth Sector Transition Fund) under Support Category 2: Support for Strengthening Institutional Functions  more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Scientists find that the body's warmth sensor is secretly a pain switch * University of Warwick scientists have found that a sensor in our nerve endings that detects warm temperatures also plays a direct role in switching on chronic pain signals, a discovery that could lead to better treatments for conditions that affect millions of people. Chronic pain, including arthritis pain, affects over a third of UK adults. Current painkillers such as m more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Senior technology executive to lead Ontario Tech University's Board of Governors * Ontario Tech University has appointed technology and innovation leader Laura Money as Chair of its Board of Governors, effective September 1. Ms. Money is Executive Vice-President and Chief Information and Technology Innovation Officer at Sun Life. She brings more than 30 years of experience in technology, innovation, digital transformation, governance and strat more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 17 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Shanghai Subject Rankings: TUM tops Germany 22 times * TUM ranks in the global top 20 in four subjects According to the prestigious Shanghai Rankings, TUM is a global leader in research in several fields. It ranks among the best 20 universities in agricultural sciences, medical technology, remote sensing and robotics. In four other subjects, it makes it into the top 50. In a Germany-wide comparison, TUM ranks first in 22 disciplines - more than more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Sept. 17 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * 17 Sep 2026 SLSU launches Project N.I.C.E. Sogod to empower youth through environmental leadership Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) successfully launched Project N.I.C.E. Sogod: NextGen Impact - Community-Based Environmental Initiatives for Youth on July 30, 2026, bringing together youth leaders from various barangays in the Municipality of Sogod to promote environmental stewardship, leadership development, and community engagement. The  more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 17 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Andreas Madestam: Why does research not get a major impact in aid? Research is used to justify aid decisions rather than to govern them. In the new book "Aid information for all", Andreas Madestam, professor of economics at Stockholm University, analyzes how the organisation and driving forces of aid limit the impact of research and proposes three reforms. In its text, Madestam compares the drivers of the aid authority's headquarters, among the personnel in more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 17 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Parents whose children are placed in community care risk long-term exclusion from the labour market Parents who have children who are placed in community care are often already in a vulnerable position in the labour market. Many are outside both work and education for years. Particularly vulnerable are parents who are not reunited with their children - and are at risk of being outside the labour market for a long time. This is shown in a new study in public  more PR

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 17 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals young onset dementia's immense impact on families * Families caring for a loved one with young onset dementia are facing years of uncertainty, financial strain and emotional exhaustion - with many struggling to access timely diagnosis and appropriate support, according to a new Curtin University study. Despite affecting nearly four million people under the age of 65 globally, young onset dementia is often overlooked by health professional more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 17 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Why Some Cancer Patients Respond to Immunotherapy While Others Don't May Depend on What Happens Early in Treatment Two patients receive the same immunotherapy for the same cancer. In one, the tumor retreats and stays gone for years. In the other, the treatment does nothing. Oncologists still have no reliable way to tell these patients apart before therapy begins. Why does immunotherapy succeed for some and fail for others 16.09.2026 A more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Sept. 17 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * The impact of AI on research: a reflection on education, research evaluation and publishing * The Educating Future Citizens (EFC) network is now accepting applications for the event "", aimed at PhD students and researchers. The event will take place only in person on Tuesday, 29 September, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, at the former SISSA building in Miramare, via Beirut 2-4 (Trieste, I more PR

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Sept. 17 -- The University of the Fraser Valley posted the following news: * * * The missing middle: UFV researcher tackles B.C.'s farmland affordability challenge * Chris Bodnar knows what it is to watch a bottom line as closely as a crop. Until recently he was a farmer, and he now teaches the next generation of growers through the University of the Fraser Valley's Agriculture programs. It is that double vantage, from the field and from the classroom, that has him playing a key supporting role in establishing  more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, Sept. 17 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * To Freenow by Lyft and UNIC Athens join forces to develop tomorrow's skills Freenow by Lyft, the #1 taxi app in Greece and UNIC Athens, the academic and research base of the University of Nicosia in Greece, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, creating a framework for the development of joint initiatives that connect academic knowledge with the modern needs of the labor market and the skills of the future. The collaboration focuses on enhancing the inte more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T hosts next generation of startup founders as Canada gains ground in PitchBook rankings * The next generation of student entrepreneurs will take centre stage at the University of Toronto this week, following in the footsteps of alumni and other community members who have helped create more than 1,800 startups and, over the past decade, tens of thousands of jobs. Held at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus Sept. 17, the annual U of T Accelerato more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 17 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * UJ leads Africa in eight subjects in latest ShanghaiRanking, affirming strength of research excellence September 16, 2026 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is leading Africa in eight academic subjects in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), further demonstrating the University's growing research strength and international standing across a diverse range of disciplines. UJ is ranked number one i more PR

MACAU, China, Sept. 17 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM Faculty of Business Administration alumni gather to celebrate UM's 45th anniversary * The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) of the University of Macau (UM) held its Alumni Gala Dinner on 5 September. The event brought together more than 250 alumni, faculty members and students, advisory board members, industry partners, and distinguished guests. It provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with their alma mater, expand their professional netwo more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * AI tool may help avoid MRI dye injections for brain tumour patients A new AI tool could help predict which brain tumours will show up on MRI scans without the need for contrast fluid injections, finds a study led by UCL researchers. 16 September 2026 The UCL-developed tool could help doctors determine which patients can safely skip the injection, sparing some people an unnecessary dose of contrast dye, according to the findings published in more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 17 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * International award backs rare disease research 17 September 2026 A health research funding scheme with an international scope has backed University of Auckland work investigating a rare inherited disease that can cause lifelong damage to vital organs. Research exploring new treatment approaches for cystinosis has secured funding for Alan Davidson, a professor of molecular medicine and pathology at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. A more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Sept. 17 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * 16 September 2026 New Research Project Examines Hospitals Under Climate Stress Climate change is placing hospitals under growing pressure. They must treat increasing numbers of patients with climate-related illnesses while also reducing their own environmental footprint. Yet Germany still lacks a consistent, evidence-based framework for assessing and developing climate adaptation measures in hospitals. The KlimaRadar Krankenhaus project aims t more PR

GALWAY, Ireland, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Galway issued the following news: * * * Landmark first-in-human stroke trial reads blood clots from the inside Sep 16 2026 Scientists at University of Galway have taken part in a first-in-human study on stroke patients using a thin wire fitted with sensors to assess and map the clot they have experienced. The study involved the use of a guidewire called Clotild, which has been developed by medtech company Sensome. It can navigate arteries through a catheter, with tiny electrical senso more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Geneva issued the following news release: * * * Vaccination: why don't we all experience the same side effects? Published on 17 Sept 2026 A team from UNIGE and HUG reveals why some people develop more pronounced transient symptoms following mRNA vaccination against COVID-19. - Redness and pain at the injection site, fever, fatigue or headaches: vaccines can cause side effects, but their frequency and severity vary considerably from person to person. Why? A team from the Center fo more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * 16 September 2026 University of Manchester subjects ranked in the world top 50 in latest rankings The University of Manchester has been recognised for the strength and breadth of its subject-level performance in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. The results reflect the depth of Manchester's impact across a wide range of disciplines. Ten subjects are ranked among the top 50 worldwide, including five in the glo more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * 16 September 2026 'Born-again' star offers rare chance to watch stellar evolution in real time Astronomers have confirmed that one of the fastest-changing stars ever observed has entered a new stage of its evolution, offering a rare opportunity to watch a star's life unfold on human timescales. Key findings * A star called Sakurai's Object has become six times hotter in the past 30 years, one of the fastest increases ever seen.  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Gut supplement shows promise against opioid-related damage Elva Darnell, Yolande Hutchinson Trials in rats have renewed hope for the first treatment to reverse the lasting effects of prenatal opioid exposure. New UNSW research published in Translational Psychiatry shows a gut supplement can repair opioid-related damage in rat pups, raising hopes for a future treatment for babies exposed to opioids in the womb. The pups of pregnant r more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * 16.09.26 University of Salford launches consultation on plans for new Business School The University of Salford is launching a community consultation to share proposed plans and generate feedback for a new Business School building, in what is set to be the University's most significant investment to-date into its campus estate. Taking place on Wednesday 23 September between 3-7pm in the reception of the University's Maxwell building, the ev more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 16 September 2026 Sydney researchers claim top honours at Young Tall Poppy Awards Four academics have been named winners at the NSW Tall Poppy Awards. Four researchers have been recognised at the 2026 NSW Young Tall Poppy Awards for their research and contributions to science and healthcare. Given annually by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS), the awards recognise early career researchers who have made outstanding achievements in t more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 15 September 2026 Emergence Quantum partners with AirTrunk to advance cryogenic data centres University of Sydney spin-out aims to leverage quantum tech to reduce water and energy use. - Deep-tech company Emergence Quantum, spun out of the University of Sydney in 2025, has announced a partnership with hyperscale data-centre specialist AirTrunk to develop a new generation of data-centre cooling technologies to reduce energy and water use while supporti more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 15 September 2026 Six research areas in ShanghaiRanking global top 20 20 of 50 subjects rise in rankings. - The University of Sydney has secured six subjects in the global top 20 and nineteen in the top 50 in the prestigious ShanghaiRanking's Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (GRAS). The excellent results also saw the University achieve 37 subjects in the top 100 in the latest ShanghaiRanking league table, formerly known as the Academic Ranking of more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 15 September 2026 Social isolation in Australia has nearly doubled over two decades, new study finds Loneliness and social isolation rising fastest among Australia's most vulnerable populations. - Australians are becoming increasingly lonely and socially isolated, according to new University of Sydney research, which found rates of social isolation nearly doubled over the past 23 years. Loneliness rates also increased over time, though more g more PR

HOBART, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Australia's only multiple sclerosis stem cell resource expands research opportunities in progressive MS 16 Sep 2026 Australia's only dedicated stem cell resource for multiple sclerosis (MS) research has expanded significantly this year, giving researchers better tools to study the disease and develop new approaches to treatment. Based at the University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research, MS Stem contains stem cells generated from bl more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Westminster posted the following news: * * * University of Westminster recognised for work to advance equality, diversity and inclusion with Athena Swan Silver Award * The University of Westminster has received an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising its ongoing work to advance gender equality, improve its culture and create a more inclusive environment for colleagues and students. The Athena Swan Charter, established by Advance HE in 2005, provides a framework for universities and research o more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 17 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Are future teachers ready for social-emotional learning? By Kate Hargreaves Being a teacher is about more than getting kids up to speed on their reading, writing and math. Teachers also support students as they solve problems, build relationships, set goals and manage emotions. These skills are part of social-emotional learning (SEL), which takes place every day in elementary and secondary schools. But PhD researcher Elizabeth Szymanski (BA, ECE, BEd,  more PR

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 17 -- The University of Zurich issued the following news release: * * * 17.09.2026 Swiss Want Comprehensive Public Service Broadcasting - Including in the Digital Realm The public expects SRG SSR, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, to continue providing a diverse range of content in the future, including information, education, sports, culture and entertainment. Meanwhile, there are differences when it comes to digital channels: websites and apps receive more approval than Play Suisse. Younger people also want to more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW and Harris Farm partner to promote brain-healthy eating for Dementia Action Week Yolande Hutchinson UNSW dementia prevention research is coming to stores and homes through brain-healthy food information, recipes and specially curated food boxes. UNSW Sydney dementia prevention research is moving into Australians' shopping baskets this Dementia Action Week, through a new partnership with Harris Farm Markets. The initiative aims to raise a more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 17 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * 17 September 2026 Utrecht research into collaboration is the focus of a nationwide public survey during Science Weekend You often collaborate with someone you know. But how does that work when you have to collaborate online, with someone you cannot even see or hear? Robert Weijers, a behavioural psychologist at Utrecht University, has developed an online game with colleagues: Common ground. Through this game, the Utrecht researchers are investigating h more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 17 -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Victoria University and Youth Activating Youth announce partnership Thursday 17 September 2026 Victoria University (VU) is proud to announce a new partnership with Youth Activating Youth (YAY), a non-profit organisation supporting disadvantaged multi-cultural youth re-engage with their communities. Now based at VU's Footscray Nicholson campus, Youth Activating Youth (YAY) delivers a range of youth-led services and programs, including internships more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick chemists overturn 40-year assumption about a key class of superconductor * Scientists have shown that a material treated for 40 years as a uniform, textbook superconductor is in fact a patchwork of different crystal structures throughout its bulk, using one of the latest 3D imaging techniques to see deep inside the crystal for the first time. High-temperature superconductivity is widely regarded as one of the most significant scientifi more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Why do people with mental illness die younger? Research reveals mental health inequality * People with a severe mental illness die more than 10 years earlier than the general population, research led by The University of Queensland has found. Researchers have found that while the mortality rate has improved over the past 14 years for mental health patients, inequality is still prevalent. Lead author Dr Mike Trott, from the Faculty of Health, M more PR