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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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