LEICESTER, England, Sept. 18 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Another impressive jump for DMU in national university league tables De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has recorded another significant rise in a major national university league table - climbing 21 places in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 published today. DMU rose from 108th to 87th in the UK, making it one of the ten most improved universities in the table and, once again, the biggest climber in the East Midlands. It is more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 18 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Antigona research group awarded a M. Encarna Sanahuja Yll mention by the Government of Catalonia * The Government of Catalonia has awarded a M. Encarna Sanahuja Yll Mention to the UAB's Antigona, Drets i Societat en Perspectiva de Genere research group, "for its contribution to the transformation of law and society from a feminist perspective and its commitment to equality". This mention, together with the Jaume Vicens Vives awards, will be more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 18 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * ARU library assistant stamps his mark with award * Left to right: Lydia Collins (A&O Shearman's Library Manager), Ambrose Hall (Senior Library Assistant at ARU) and Jonathan Jackson (Global Head of Research and Library at A&O Shearman) A senior library assistant at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been recognised for exceptional academic achievement by global law firm A&O Shearman after achieving the highest marks on a professionally accredited post more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * Built to last: UP and York Timbers extend timber innovation partnership September 17, 2026 The University of Pretoria (UP) and York Timbers have strengthened their long-standing partnership around the York Timbers Chair in Wood Structural Engineering through a long-term extension of their agreement. The agreement was ceremonially reaffirmed at the Timber Construction Conference at UP's Future Africa Campus. Prof Elma van der Lingen, Head of the  more PR

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology issued the following news: * * * GITES director a Digital Sovereignty Public Awards finalist 18 September 2026 Being selected as a finalist in the Digital Skills Sovereignty Award category of the SITA GovTech Digital Sovereignty Public Service Awards 2026 is deeply validating for Prof Agnes Chigona, as it recognises that academic research can extend beyond scholarly publications and make a tangible difference in society. "My work has always focused on ensuring more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 18 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Cardiac rehabilitation cuts hospital admissions and heart attack risk * Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces hospital admissions by a third and heart attack risk by more than a quarter, as well as remaining beneficial in the long term, a new Cochrane review finds. The evidence also suggests that newer home-based and digitally supported cardiac rehabilitation programmes can be just as effective as traditional centre-based services. Coronary h more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 18 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Collective Bargaining Update - September 18 * The following provides an update on collective bargaining and related labour relations activities at UPEI. PSAC Negotiations with our two Public Service Alliance of Canada bargaining units, PSAC 86000, and a bargaining unit representing post-doctoral research associates, are scheduled for late September, late October, and early November. UPEI Faculty Association Co more PR

GEELONG, Australia, Sept. 17 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Deakin University closes the loop on Australia's clothing waste * Deakin University has launched a first-of-its-kind end-to-end textile process that enables Australian recyclers and manufacturers to recover reusable fibres from textile waste and turn them into new products, all under one roof. 'More than 200,000 tonnes of clothing textiles are sent to landfill in Australia each year, with just 5 per cent recycled,' Deakin Institute for Frontier Mate more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 18 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Driving through water is the biggest cause of death during floods - here's how it can happen * With climate change leading to more extreme and prolonged heavy rainfall across the northern hemisphere, flooding is a risk, especially in autumn and winter. While concerns typically consider travel disruption and damage to housing, the top cause of death during flooding occurs from driving through floodwater. In England alone, there have been with more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 18 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Emergency room visits for gambling disorders doubled following expansion of online market, study finds * Emergency department visits for gambling disorders doubled following the legalization of single-sports betting in Canada and the expansion of Ontario's gambling market, a University of Toronto study finds - and the increase was concentrated among young men. Canada legalized single-event sports betting in August 2021. In April 2022, Ontario became th more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Excellence on display as faculty honours its top achievers * Academic excellence and outstanding achievements by staff and students were celebrated in style during the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology's (ICT) annual Top Achievers Awards ceremony, held on 8 September at The Olympus Manor. Executive Dean of the Faculty of ICT and Interim Campus Rector of the Soshanguve Campus, Dr Etienne van Wyk. Besides recognising the ou more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Future Fellowships back UOW research on society's biggest challenges September 18, 2026 Projects to span climate adaptation, material science, childhood screen habits and digital security Four University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have been awarded $4.5 million through the Australian Research Council (ARC) 2026 Future Fellowships scheme to tackle urgent problems in public health, climate change, cybersecurity, and physics. Dr Chan more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Sept. 18 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * German Physical Society teaching award for Wurzburg researchers * In a collaboration between the Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry and the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Wurzburg, Professor Tobias Brixner, Dr Stefan Muller and Professor Sebastian von Mammen, together with their teams, have been developing a simulated laser laboratory in virtual reality (VR) since 2020. This enables students to learn how to han more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 18 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * 16 September 2026 Griffith graduate named new University Vice Chancellor Today, Griffith University Chancellor the Hon. Andrew Fraser announced the appointment of Professor Jessica Vanderlelie as its next Vice Chancellor and President. Mr Fraser said the appointment marked the first time a graduate of the University would serve as Vice Chancellor. "Professor Vanderlelie is an outstanding educational leader and is passionate about the opportunity for ed more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 18 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Scientific diving leaders mark 60 years of research in style at festival 17 September 2026 Islanders of all ages joined celebrations in Orkney marking 60 years of scientific diving led by Heriot-Watt University. Since the mid-1960s, Heriot-Watt University has trained generations of scientific divers, with close to 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world passing through its training and going on to careers in conservation, en more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 17 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * History, art and science join forces to unlock the mysteries of a 400-year-old book * A major grant will enable McGill University Libraries to delve into the Libro di Piume, or Feather Book, an exceptional artifact created in Italy more than 400 years ago. This unique object contains 156 illustrations made from feathers and other organic materials, including approximately 100 bird depictions incorporating, beaks, feathers and feet. Created in 1618 by a more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 18 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * HKBU welcomes Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address, dedicated to developing Hong Kong into an international hub for high-calibre talent 16 September 2026 In the opening year of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) welcomes and thanks the Chief Executive for outlining Hong Kong's strategic directions in The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong S more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 17 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * How to find meaning in unskilled work * The UK is not short of menial jobs. Government statistics show that, by 2027, more than 10 per cent of the workforce is likely to have low-level qualifications or no formal qualifications at all. As automation and artificial intelligence reshape the job market, many more roles could be reclassified as 'low-skilled'. When you think of these jobs, what comes to mind? Many of us imagine monotonous  more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * How UP alumnus Dr Nombuyiselo Caroline Zondi is championing indigenous African language literacy September 17, 2026 UP alumnus Dr Nombuyiselo Caroline Zondi reflects on how her multilingual upbringing shaped her passion for indigenous African languages - and her commitment to improving literacy outcomes for children. An upbringing immersed in a rich tapestry of languages shaped Dr Nombuyiselo Caroline Zondi and inspired her passion for improving more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Sept. 18 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Jeffrey Barrett develops ways to detect disease earlier and more precisely * Jeffrey Barrett, the new Professor of Computational Predictive Medicine at the University of Helsinki and ELLIS Institute Finland, has a career spanning genomics, public health and industry. He uses AI methods and large-scale health data to identify practical and clinically relevant biomarkers. For Barrett, the professorship represents a return to academia after sev more PR

KARLSRUHE, Germany, Sept. 18 -- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Karlsruhe Researchers Nominated for Deutscher Zukunftspreis KIT and Two of its Spin-offs Among the Final Three Nominees - Photonic Microchips and Optical Bridges Open Up New Possibilities for Data Transmission - Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization are driving rapidly growing demand for ever-faster and more powerful data connections. Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a 3D printing process more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- King's College London issued the following news: * * * 17 September 2026 Genetic risk for PTSD may depend on the trauma experienced Some genes may make you more vulnerable to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from certain types of trauma than others, according to new research from King's College London published in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology. The study findings suggest that what happens to you and your genetic makeup both affect your risk of developing the disorder. Common symptoms more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University launches key research initiative to tackle diversity gap in environmental science 18/09/2026 Young people from underrepresented backgrounds could gain new pathways into environmental science education and green careers through a pioneering Kingston University-led research project. The pound sterling600,000 initiative, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (UKRI-NERC), part of UK Research & Innovation, sees Kingston Uni more PR

KYOTO, Japan, Sept. 18 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * Establishment of two new On-site Laboratories approved 2026/09/18 Approval has been granted for the establishment of two on-site laboratories (listed below) on Friday 18 September 2026, bringing the total to eighteen. Kyoto University launched the On-site Laboratory Initiative in September 2018 as part of its strategy under the Ministry of Education's Designated National University (DNU) program. The initiative enables academic departments and centers at Kyoto Uni more PR

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Amazonian study identifies most effective ways of conserving biodiversity and carbon 17 September 2026 As the 2026 El Nino intensifies across the Amazon, new research highlights the urgent need to better protect the region's remaining forests from disturbances. While measures to avoid deforestation or restore cleared land dominate many conservation strategies, approaches to protect existing forests from disturbances, including selective logging a more PR

LEEDS, England, Sept. 18 -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Leeds Trinity named University of the Year for Student Experience by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 18 Sep 2026 Leeds Trinity University has been named University of the Year for Student Experience by the 2027 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. The prestigious award is validation for Leeds Trinity's longstanding reputation for excellent teaching and student support, with the guide's authors commending the University's "excepti more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 18 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * European scientists sign open letter on relaxation of pesticide regulations 16 September 2026 More than 500 scientists and doctors from the EU are calling on the European Parliament to suspend its consideration of new European regulations on food safety, agriculture and animal feed. They urge that an independent investigation into the health and environmental impacts be carried out first. The proposed measures form part of the Food and Feed Safety Omnib more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * Hateful comments, losing control over AI and data privacy: Major new report highlights children's online concerns across Europe 16 September 2026 Children across Europe are embracing digital technology but are concerned about the risks that come with it, including online hate, privacy invasions and what future technology could mean for the planet and human autonomy. These are some of the more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 18 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough engineer awarded prestigious research chair * Alister Smith, Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at Loughborough University, will work with Network Rail and Arup to address the growing challenge of the UK's ageing earthwork infrastructure in the face of extreme weather. Currently, Professor Smith's research focuses on monitoring and predicting soil and geotechnical system behaviour through laboratory experimentation, field mo more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 18 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * The art and psychology of mending together 18 September 2026 Professional artist and intern psychologist Mickey Espino is exploring what happens when art and psychology are brought together, using the Japanese art of Kintsugi to help people engage with ideas around acceptance, mindfulness, transformation, values and psychological flexibility. As part of his Master's research, Mickey developed and explored a workshop combining Kintsugi with more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 18 -- Dublin City University posted the following news: * * * New book by Prof Kevin Rafter, Fearless! tells the story of Magill mag... * A new book, Fearless! Vincent Browne's Magill and Ireland in the 1980s, by Dublin City University's Prof Kevin Rafter, tells the story of the influential current affairs magazine and Irish life in the 1980s. Launched in 1977, Magill built its reputation on investigative journalism, exciting reportage and brilliant writing. Founded by Vincent Browne, many of Ireland's best known jou more PR

GALWAY CITY, Ireland, Sept. 18 -- Atlantic Technological University issued the following news release: * * * New lunchtime series offers an informal way to discover research at ATU September 17, 2026 A new monthly series will give researchers at every stage an opportunity to share their work, develop their presentation skills, and connect with colleagues. From sustainability and nutrition to advanced healthcare technologies, the new Science Lunch & Learn series, starting on 16 September 2026, will highlight the breadth of research taking p more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * New upgraded AI start-up simulation launched for students worldwide * Warwick Business School Professor Ammon Salter has unveiled a major upgrade to The Slingshot, a free open-source simulation that allows students to build and run virtual AI start-ups in a risk-free environment. The launch comes as the UK AI sector generates PS23.9 billion in revenue and supports an estimated 6,000 companies, with employers increasingly seeking gradua more PR

MILTON KEYNES, England, Sept. 18 -- Open University issued the following news: * * * New national event to unlock the UK's untapped maternal talent pool 17 September 2026 Beyondtheschoolrun and The Open University (OU) are to launch a national flagship event to redefine motherhood, potential and the future of work. For generations, the conversation around motherhood and work has focused on what women "return" to: returning to work; returning to confidence; returning to careers; returning to who they were before. Now a new national event i more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Renewed accreditation highlights Kingston Business School role in supporting small businesses and future entrepreneurs 18/09/2026 Kingston Business School has been successfully reaccredited by the Small Business Charter (SBC), a nationally recognised award that celebrates business schools playing a leading role in supporting small businesses, student enterprise and local economies. The five year reaccreditation recognises the depth, consistency and imp more PR

ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sept. 18 -- Robert Gordon University issued the following news: * * * RGU launches new institute honouring Denis Law 18 September 2026 The Denis Law Institute for Sport and Wellbeing (DLISW) will create a lasting home for one of Aberdeen's favourite sons, and will provide a platform for improving health, wellbeing and opportunity through sport and physical activity. Based in Robert Gordon University (RGU), the DLISW will honour Denis Law's lifelong belief in using the power of sport, education and community to transform more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 18 -- Royal Roads University posted the following news: * * * RRU in the Media * Here's where Royal Roads made headlines this week: * In an op-ed for the Times Colonist, President Philip Steenkamp made the case for how Canadian universities must adapt to support a lifelong learning model and prepare the workforce for the $12-billion reskilling economy. Steenkamp was also interviewed by Academica Group to discuss post-secondary innovation and institutional adaptation. * David Black, associate professor more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Sussex Business School posted the following news: * * * Science Policy Research Unit hosts international summer programmes with South Korean universities on innovation * The University of Sussex Business School's Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) delivered two successful international summer programmes with four leading South Korean partner universities in July-August 2026. Undergraduate students from Seoul National University (SNU), and a group of postgraduate students drawn from Hanyang U more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 18 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Second cohort of vets graduate from Harper & Keele Veterinary School * Harper & Keele Veterinary School (HKVS) has celebrated the graduation of its second student cohort, marking the occasion with ceremonies at Harper Adams University and Keele University. Launched in 2020, HKVS is a collaboration between the two universities, combining Keele's strengths in health and life sciences with the agricultural and animal science pedigree of Harper Adams. Existi more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Sept. 18 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * 17 Sep 2026 SLSU BioGROWTH Tissue Culture Lab Welcomes Ormoc City for Agricultural Biotechnology Benchmarking The Southern Leyte State University-Hinunangan Campus, through the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science (FAFES), welcomed a delegation from the Local Government Unit of Ormoc City on September 16, 2026, for a benchmarking visit to the SLSU BioGROWTH Tissue Culture Laboratory, as the city prepares for the planned establ more PR

SOGOD, Philippines, Sept. 18 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * 17 Sep 2026 SLSU-San Juan Campus trains Libagon hog raisers on practical bookkeeping Southern Leyte State University-San Juan Campus, through its Research, Innovation, Publication and Extension (RIPE) Office, conducted "Accounting Made Easy: A Practical Guide to SLPAs" on September 16, 2026, at the Barangay Otikon Gymnasium in Libagon, Southern Leyte. The activity brought together 28 members of Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 18 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Stockholm University at the top in Sweden for economics The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026 has evaluated 57 different subjects at more than 2 000 universities worldwide. Stockholm University tops the list in Sweden for studies in economics. On the list of Swedish universities, Stockholm University is at the top in the following subject areas: economics, environmental science, sociology and earth sciences and atmospheric science. For the subject a more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 18 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity a prerequisite for democracy For three days, researchers, companies and authorities in cybersecurity at Stockholm University gather to CyberSweden 2026, which is one of the country's largest conferences in cybersecurity. On September 15-17, the organization Cybercampus Sweden, together with Stockholm University and research institute RISE, will host the CyberSweden 2026 conference in Aula Magna. The conference is one of the largest meeting pla more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 18 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Human dimension important when IT systems to make government decisions Without being able to program, can administrators or lawyers at an authority check that the decision logic in an IT system actually corresponds to the legal text? The question interested Victor Olsson before he would write his degree project on the Master's programme in open e-government at DSV. The results have now also been published in a scientific journal. Victor Olsson's essay was b more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Study shows long-term risks after community care in childhood In a new scientific article, Olof Backman and Lars Brannstrom, together with university colleagues, present results from a study that followed people with experience of community care from birth to retirement age. A study conducted in the research project Criminal careers from the adolescence to retirement age among individuals with experience in community care, shows that experience of  more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 18 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Two new docents in Nordic languages: Maria Bylin & Maria Lim Falk The Department of Swedish and Multilingualism congratulates Maria Bylin, Government Offices, and Maria Lim Falk, Department of Swedish and Multilingualism, who have been appointed Associate Professor in the Nordic Languages at Stockholm University. Maria Bylin Maria Bylin's research interests are within variety and change. She has studied how Swedish's grammar has changed, but also had socio more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Sept. 18 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * High demand as first firms land Investment Zone Innovation Vouchers 18 September 2026 A first wave of innovative businesses is primed to benefit from a new programme supported by Teesside University which is helping Tees Valley firms to expand and develop new projects. The Tees Valley Investment Zone Innovation Voucher will see pound sterling1.5m invested to help our region's digital and creative businesses test, build, pilot and scale up proje more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Sept. 18 -- Hokkaido University posted the following news release: * * * The attraction of bowing * Bowing makes people appear more attractive in a Japanese cultural context. Humans are social animals, but we have a diversity of societies, each with their own customs, behaviors, and expectations. It's obvious that those can affect how we respond to someone-favoring the comfort of familiar behaviors, for example-and people often try to account for that in themselves and in others. But sometimes the effect is more subtle. Ne more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * The EDHE's Student Indaba unpacks research commercialisation * When 26 universities converged for the recent Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Student Indaba, the spotlight turned to a singular, high-stakes question: How do we bridge the chasm between academic research and commercial reality? TUT's Deputy Director for Innovation and Technology Transfer Office, Dr Kim Lamont-Mbawuli. An industry panel discussion exper more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 18 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB and the Government of Catalonia launch new Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurotechnology at the Bellaterra campus * The Government of Catalonia will invest 20 million euros between 2026 and 2029 to drive the construction of the new Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurotechnology at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (CENIT-UAB). The new scientific facility will be built on the Bellaterra campus in Cerdanyola del more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release: * * * UJ Showcase highlights a decade of transformative progress in inclusive education September 16, 2026 The Teacher Education for Inclusive Teaching (TEfIT) project close-out conference, held on 9-10 September 2026, marked a decade of transformative progress in South African education. Funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) with support from the European Union, the event brought together the University of Jo more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 18 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Professional staff recognised in 2026 research excellence awards 17 September 2026 A long-serving clinical research leader and the Animal Welfare Group will receive Te Rau Hiringa awards at a ceremony next month. Sustaining Research Excellence Award Janene McMillan has spent more than 20 years supporting clinical research at the Liggins Institute and is widely recognised for her contribution to both research teams and research participants. As  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham named The Times & Sunday Times Sport University of the Year National recognition celebrates a century of sporting excellence, world-class partnerships and Olympic-calibre talent. 17 September 2026 The University of Birmingham has been named The Times & Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2027, recognising its outstanding contribution to sport, athlete development, research, education and community engagement. Risin more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * University of Bristol named South West University of the Year 2027 * Retaining its position in the top ten best UK universities, the University has also seen 22 courses ranking in the UK top 10, and 41 courses ranking in the UK top 20. Criminology, ranked separately for the first time this year, has jumped straight into the top spot, rated first in the country. Other courses which have secured high-ranking spots include Aerospace Engineering  more PR

NORWICH, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * ADHD diagnosis gap for girls from immigrant backgrounds 17 September 2026 Girls from multilingual and immigrant families could be missing out on ADHD support - according to new research from the University of East Anglia. ADHD is already known to be under-recognised in girls, whose symptoms are often less externally visible than those seen in boys. But a major new study suggests that language and cultural factors could further delay diagn more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * 17 September 2026 Breast density clue for cancer risk * Women with a higher Body Mass Index in early adulthood may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer after the menopause because of lasting changes in the structure of their breast tissue. * Being overweight in middle age is known to increase breast cancer risk, while a higher body weight in childhood, adolescence and early adulthood appears to have the opposite long-ter more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 18 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Laurence Deschamps-Laporte named to Canada's 'Top 40 under 40' By Martine Letarte Sep 16th, 2026 Laurence Deschamps-Laporte, a professor, researcher and scientific director of Universite de Montreal's Centre for International Studies (CERIUM), has been named to the 2026 'Top 40 Under 40' list compiled by the Toronto-based executive search firm Caldwell. At 38, Deschamps-Laporte has worn many hats. After earning an M. more PR

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 18 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick rises in the rankings, again * The University has climbed one place to seventh overall in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. Published today (Friday 18th September), the University of Warwick is celebrating a triple success in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027: * Risen one place in the overall rankings to 7th * Named 'Runner-up University of the Year for Graduate Employm more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW technology to turn regional hotel into a community power plant A new $4 million UNSW-led project is transforming a hotel into a community power plant, combining solar, battery storage and AI. A regional hotel in Bowral will become a test site for a new model of community energy, using rooftop solar, battery storage and AI to support the hotel, strengthen local energy resilience and share surplus clean energy with the surrounding community. more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * UP hosts WIPO director-general for high-level engagement on intellectual property, AI and Africa's innovation economy September 17, 2026 UP recently hosted World Intellectual Property Organization Director-General Daren Tang for a high-level engagement on how intellectual property can help unlock Africa's innovation and creative economy. The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted Daren Tang, Director-General of the World Intellectual Proper more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news: * * * UP joins global climate action network to advance sustainable futures September 17, 2026 UP has joined the global CANIE network, aimed at creating opportunities to advance climate action, share African perspectives and strengthen sustainable futures through international collaboration. The University of Pretoria (UP) has joined the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE), reinforcing its commitment to building sustainable, cli more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 18 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * 17 September 2026 New open access policy determined The Utrecht University Executive Board has determined the new open access policy. The policy came into effect this year and is valid until the end of 2030. It is being coordinated by Utrecht University Library. What is new? Open access now no longer only concerns journal articles and books, but all publications that report on research. For instance: conference proceedings, reports, preprints and pro more PR

LONDON, Canada, Sept. 18 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western Propel Fund invests in next generation of entrepreneurial leaders New $5-million fund backs promising Western-founded ventures By Colleen MacDonald, September 16, 2026 A landmark $5-million institutional venture fund launched at Western University will invest directly in early stage companies founded by entrepreneurs in the campus community. In a first for the university, the Western Propel Fund will offer up to six investments of $150,000 per year for more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Sept. 18 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * What democracy can learn from religion * #New model project "Religions for Democracy" aims to put Judaism, Christianity and Islam onto the agenda. Does democracy need religion - and does religion need democracy? What do dignity, solidarity or responsibility have to do with faith? A new model project at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) is looking for answers from the Jewish, Christian and Islamic perspectives. Th more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * When markets lose the plot: Professor Alex Edmans launches The Madness of Markets * Against a backdrop of a sharp sell-off in AI stocks, 150 guests gathered at London Business School on 16 September for the launch of Professor of Finance Alex Edmans latest book, The Madness of Markets. Published by Penguin Life, the book explores why markets behave irrationally, examining how narratives, emotions and social contagion can influence even seasoned retail and  more PR