KARACHI, Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * SIMPACT 2026 Brings AI to the Forefront of Simulation Education Sep 18, 2026 Simulation, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation took centre stage as The Aga Khan University (AKU) convened SIMPACT 2026 simultaneously in Karachi and Nairobi, bringing together healthcare educators, clinicians, researchers, innovators and students from across Pakistan and East Africa. The hybrid conference created a shared learning experience across two continents under the more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 19 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * AI, big tech and human rights: UNSW leads debate on the way forward Ashleigh Steele UNSW Sydney convened a panel of experts to discuss the future of human rights in the age of AI. Artificial intelligence is revolutionising how we work, learn and communicate - but its rapid development is also raising urgent questions about safety and the future of humanity, opens in a new window. This week an expert panel examined how society can protect huma more PR

GALWAY CITY, Ireland, Sept. 19 -- Atlantic Technological University issued the following news release: * * * ATU welcomes the announcement of the recruitment of Professors for Technological Universities September 18, 2026 Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD has today announced the launch of recruitment for the first-ever Professors in Ireland's Technological Universities (TUs), marking a significant milestone in the development of the sector and strengthening its capacity to deliver w more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 19 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Duke of Sussex renews commitment to children injured in conflict at Imperial event By Joanna Wilson 18 September 2026 The Duke of Sussex was welcomed to Imperial's White City Campus for a special event which celebrated the partnership between Imperial, Save the Children and Archewell Philanthropies. Hosted at the I-HUB at Imperial's White City Campus, the initiative convened humanitarians, innovators and philanthropists around a shared mission to improve more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Chronic stress may trigger hidden inflammation that damages the heart By Samantha Rey 18 September 2026 Chronic stress from people's everyday lives may be causing lasting structural changes to the heart, harming health and reducing life expectancy. The findings come from a study of almost half a million adults in the UK, believed to be the largest of its kind, led by researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences and Imperial College Lond more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Sept. 19 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * MMTTC, Jamia Millia Islamia, concludes a Two-Week Multidisciplinary Refresher Course on "Environmental Sustainability through Indian Knowledge System and Innovation" in online mode New Delhi, September 18, 2026 The Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), successfully concluded a Two-Week Online Multidisciplinary Refresher Course on "Environmental Sustainability through Indian Knowledge System and Innovation" on 1 more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 19 -- Monash University issued the following news: * * * Monash and Weill Cornell Medicine join forces to drive global health research innovation 17 September 2026 Monash University is proud to collaborate with Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University's academic medical institution, to tackle new research projects including mental health, health economics, trauma and burns care, as Monash expands its research and innovation presence in the United States. Bringing together world-leading health and medical rese more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 19 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL Provost speaks at UK-China cultural exchange event Speaking at a celebration of UK-China cultural and educational exchange, UCL President and Provost Dr Michael Spence said trust and cooperation were essential for tackling shared global challenges. 18 September 2026 The event, hosted by China Daily and supported by the Chinese Embassy in London, brought together 120 high-level guests from the UK and China drawn from the arts, media and business  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduates Learn Ways AI Can Help Produce Happier Livestock * Participants assemble a programmable logic controller to regulate temperature in swine houses during the Transdisciplinary Experiential Learning Summer Workshop at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Farm Pavilion. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 18, 2026) -A joint workshop between North Carolina Agricultural and Technica more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 19 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham showcases how IAA funding is helping turn research into real-world impact Four years of Impact Acceleration Account funding has helped researchers build partnerships and seize opportunities to create real-world research impact. 18 September 2026 Since April 2022, the University has invested almost pound sterling8 million of Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) funding to enable over 200 researchers to collaborate with more t more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 19 -- The University of Edinburgh Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor Nehal Bhuta presents series of lectures at Peking University 18 September 2026 From 15-18 September, Professor Nehal Bhuta delivered a series of lecture at Peking University Law School focusing on the topics of artificial intelligence, international law and international order. In discussion with Professor Dai Xin, Vice Dean of Peking University Law School and Professor Li Qiang, Director of the Institute of Military Law of C more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 19 -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news: * * * Funding supports AI-powered clinical decision-making for diabetes care Sep 17th, 2026 Led by Jean Noel Nikiema, CONNECT will bring together clinical data, genetic information and medical guidelines to support more personalized care. Adjusting treatment for someone with diabetes means looking at more than their blood sugar. What medications are they already taking? Do they have other health conditions? What is their r more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 19 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * 18.09.26 Expert comment: AI's climate action moment It has been a week with lots of speculation about the future of AI and the threat is poses to humanity. Here Chair of Science Communication & Future Media at the University of Salford, Professor Andy Miah, gives his take on where we are with AI and says global action is needed. Professor Miah said: "This is AI's climate action moment. The world needs to step back and recognise that, withou more PR

LONDON, Canada, Sept. 19 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Sophie Roland named dean of Don Wright Faculty of Music Long-serving faculty member charts future of music education at Western University By Colleen MacDonald, September 17, 2026 Music education at Western University is entering a new chapter under a respected scholar, performer and administrator. Sophie Roland has been appointed dean of the Don Wright Faculty of Music for a five-year term that takes effect immediately. She has led the faculty as acting dean s more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 18 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * What Do Omaha Employers Want in the Age of AI? UNO Skills Report Reveals the Top 10 * AI-related skills are in high demand, but so are writing, teamwork, and knowing how to give a good presentation. UNO's latest Skills Report shows that succeeding in an AI-driven workforce requires a human mix of skills. What's happening: The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Center for Competencies, Skills, and Workforce Development (CCSW) has releas more PR