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Research & Education - International Colleges Newsletter for 2026-09-20 ( 21 items )  
22 State Universities and Colleges Nationwide Gather for SLSU's BASA 2026 (10)
SOGOD, Philippines, Sept. 19 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * 19 Sep 2026 22 State Universities and Colleges Nationwide gather for SLSU's BASA 2026 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) nationwide visited Southern Leyte State University on September 16-17, 2026, for "BASA 2026," a conference library innovation and knowledge sharing benchmarking activity led by CHED Commissioner Michelle Aguilar Ong. Designed as an institutional visit, the BASA 2026 or Building, Advancing, Sharing and Amplifying Library more PR

Aga Khan University: SIMPACT 2026 Brings AI to the Forefront of Simulation Education (10)
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

ATU Welcomes the Announcement of the Recruitment of Professors for Technological Universities (10)
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

Bolder Together: McMaster's New Strategic Plan Builds the University on a 'Floor of Excellence' (10)
HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 19 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Bolder Together: McMaster's new strategic plan builds the university on a "floor of excellence" "This is a living document. This is a plan. And it's a plan that all of us here at McMaster will participate in." By Lisa Polewski September 18, 2026 "Act boldly, care deeply, and lead with purpose." Those are the tenets of Bolder Together: Setting the Course for 2031, McMaster's strategic plan for the next five years. McMaster President Susan Tighe introduce more PR

Department of Arabic, JMI, Holds an Extension Lecture on 'Digital Transformation in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers' (10)
NEW DELHI, India, Sept. 19 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * Department of Arabic, JMI, holds an extension lecture on "Digital Transformation in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers" New Delhi, 17 September 2026 The Department of Arabic, Jamia Millia Islamia, organized an extension lecture on "Digital Transformation in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers" on 16th September 2026 at the Dr Abdul Haleem Library, Department of Arabic. The program started with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur'an. Th more PR

GCU Ranked Among UK's Top 50 Universities (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 19 -- Glasgow Caledonian University issued the following news: * * * GCU ranked among UK's top 50 universities Sep 18 2026 Glasgow Caledonian University has been ranked 43rd in the UK overall in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. The University's Subjects Allied to Medicine, Physiotherapy and Radiography programmes were ranked first in the UK. GCU also performed strongly in degree outcomes, ranking 24th for the proportion of students achieving first-class and upper second-class honours degrees,  more PR

Harper Adams University and Lincoln University, New Zealand, Launch Global Agricultural Futures Alliance (10)
NEWPORT, England, Sept. 19 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Harper Adams University and Lincoln University, New Zealand, launch global agricultural futures alliance 17 September Harper Adams University and Lincoln University, New Zealand, have this week signed a Collaboration Agreement establishing a strategic international partnership focused on the future of agriculture, education, research, leadership development and land-based innovation. The collaboration, known as the North-South Agricultural Futures Allian more PR

Heriot-Watt Named Scottish University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2027 (10)
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 19 -- Heriot-Watt University issued the following news: * * * Heriot-Watt named Scottish University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2027 18 September 2026 Heriot-Watt University has been named Scottish University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2027 by The Times and The Sunday Times. The award recognises the university's outstanding commitment to widening access, supporting student success and creating opportunities for learners from all backgrounds. Announced as part of The Times and The Sunday Times Good Uni more PR

JMI Hosts 3-Day National CRE Workshop on 'Healing Childhood Trauma: Strength-Based Approach and Rehabilitation Practices' (10)
NEW DELHI, India, Sept. 19 -- Jamia Millia Islamia issued the following news release: * * * JMI hosts 3-Day National CRE Workshop on "Healing Childhood Trauma: Strength-Based Approach and Rehabilitation Practices" New Delhi, September 18, 2026 A three-day National CRE Workshop on "Healing Childhood Trauma: Strength-Based Approaches and Rehabilitation Practices concluded successfully yesterday at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), The workshop was organised by the Centre for Jawaharlal Nehru Studies, JMI, in collaboration with Institute of Advanced more PR

LSE Named Russell Group University of the Year (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 19 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE named Russell Group University of the Year 18 September 2026 LSE has been named Russell Group University of the Year and ranked as the top university in London in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. The School placed second overall in the Guide and ranked top in the UK for Economics, Anthropology, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, and Social Poli more PR

McMaster University: $8-million Gift From Red Wilson Will Launch Futures Institute at Wilson College (10)
HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 19 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * $8-million gift from Red Wilson will launch Futures Institute at Wilson College Students will explore emerging issues, develop strategic foresight skills and learn how today's decisions shape tomorrow's world. September 17, 2026 Throughout his life, Chancellor Emeritus Lynton "Red" Wilson '62 believed Canada needed leaders who could look beyond the challenges of today and think strategically about the opportunities of tomorrow. A new gift from Wilson to more PR

McMaster University: Indigenous Job Seekers Face Lower Callback Rates Despite Equal Qualification, Study Finds (10)
HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 19 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Indigenous job seekers face lower callback rates despite equal qualification, study finds Researchers sent thousands of applications to real job postings and found Indigenous candidates were significantly less likely to be invited for interviews than non-Indigenous applicants. By Andrea Lawson September 18, 2026 Indigenous job seekers may be facing barriers even before they get in the door, according to new research from McMaster University. The study fou more PR

PNU Holds Oath-taking Ceremony for 42 Promoted Faculty Members Under MSP (10)
MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 19 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news: * * * PNU holds oath-taking ceremony for 42 promoted faculty members under MSP As it champions excellence in the field of teacher education, the Philippine Normal University (PNU) celebrated the career advancement of its educators during the Oath-Taking Ceremony of Newly Promoted Faculty under the 2026 Merit System Promotion (MSP). The brief yet meaningful activity took place on September 16, 2026, at the Geronima T. Pecson Main Auditorium. A total of 4 more PR

Queen Mary University of London: Giving Students a Voice in How They Learn Could Transform the Classroom Experience (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Giving students a voice in how they learn could transform the classroom experience Research from Queen Mary University of London explores how combining learner autonomy with student-led enquiry can create a more engaging and collaborative experience for international students learning academic English. 17 September 2026 What happens when students are given more say in what they learn, how they learn it and which questions they want to in more PR

SLSU Receives Higher Education Resource Partnership Award From DBM Regional Office VIII (10)
SOGOD, Philippines, Sept. 19 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * 18 Sep 2026 SLSU Receives Higher Education Resource Partnership Award from DBM Regional Office VIII Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) received the Higher Education Resource Partnership Award from the Department of Budget and Management Regional Office VIII (DBM RO VIII) during the conduct of Project BISIG: Bridging Institutions and Stakeholders for Inclusive Governance, held on September 17, 2026, in Palo, Leyte. The award recognizes SLSU' more PR

Solihull College & University Centre Principal Publishes Book on Leadership in Further Education (10)
SOLIHULL, England, Sept. 19 -- Solihull College and University Centre issued the following news: * * * College Principal publishes book on leadership in Further Education 18th September 2026 The Principal and Chief Executive of Solihull College & University Centre and Stratford-upon-Avon College has launched a new book exploring the diverse leadership journeys of senior figures from across the Further Education sector. Dr Rebecca Gater conceived the idea for Inspiring Senior Leadership in Further Education while researching her doctoral t more PR

UEA Awarded Highest 5+ Stars Rating in QS Stars Assessment (10)
NORWICH, England, Sept. 19 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA awarded highest 5+ Stars rating in QS Stars assessment 18 September 2026 The University of East Anglia has been awarded the highest possible overall rating of 5+ Stars in an internationally recognised evaluation. The QS Stars university rating system highlights excellence across teaching, student experience, research, sustainability, employability and global engagement. UEA is only the sixth UK university to be awarded 5+ stars. QS Stars is  more PR

UEA Celebrates Strong Subject Performances in National Rankings (10)
NORWICH, England, Sept. 19 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA celebrates strong subject performances in national rankings 18 September 2026 The University of East Anglia (UEA) has recorded a series of strong subject performances in the latest Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027, with several recognised among the UK's best. The latest rankings, published today, 18 September, saw 9 subjects ranked in the UK top 15, including four in the top 10, showcasing the strength and breadth of UEA's aca more PR

Ulster University Among the UK's Top 35 Universities, The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide Reveals (10)
LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland, Sept. 19 -- Ulster University issued the following news: * * * Ulster University among the UK's top 35 universities, The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide reveals 18 September 2026 The latest result marks a significant milestone for Ulster University, achieving its highest ever position and the accolade of University of the Year, Northern Ireland, 2027 Ulster University has been ranked in the top 35 universities in the UK, as revealed in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027, th more PR

University of Birmingham Showcases How IAA Funding is Helping Turn Research Into Real-world Impact (10)
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

University of Windsor: Are Future Teachers Ready for Social-emotional Learning? (10)
WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 19 -- 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