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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: * * * 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: * * * 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

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

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

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

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

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

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