HAMILTON, Ontario, July 24 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * $11.3M in federal funding supports 48 McMaster research projects Two researchers received more than $2.4 million each for projects that explore digital tools for democracy and the care economy of older adults. - McMaster researchers who are tackling some of Canada's most complex challenges have secured $11.3 million in new federal funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The research projects span a wide range of  more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, July 24 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * AI models 'escaping' test lab isn't evidence of rogue AI, says cyber security expert * Rather than solving the challenge as intended, they hacked into Hugging Face - a platform where AI models and datasets are shared - because they believed it might contain information that would help them complete the test. The event has prompted headlines about AI systems 'escaping' containment and 'going rogue' and has raised important safety questions.  more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Children no more vulnerable to heat injury than adults when exercising, says Brock researcher By Cathy Majtenyi Seeing children run around the playground or sports field on a scorching day may cause anxiety for parents worried about the dangers of heat-related illnesses. But a new Brock University research review could help put those fears to rest. "For many, many years, the common belief was that children are a vulnerable population -- which the more PR

LONDON, England, July 24 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Forum explores funding for creative industries Participants in the second Bayes Creative Industries Funding Forum identified practical steps to boost investment in the sector. - Investors, policymakers and regulators with vision can ensure British and European creative companies thrive in a rapidly-changing sector, participants agreed at a recent Bayes Business School conference. Around 150 sector leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and finance more PR

LONDON, England, July 24 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Many countries overusing powerful antibiotics Global study produces first estimates of national levels of antibiotics needed to treat infection burden and guide policy. - Many countries are using too many powerful and inappropriate antibiotics, fuelling antibiotic resistance concerns, while millions lack access to the specific drugs they need. That is according to a major international study of antibiotic use published today in The Lancet Publ more PR

SHATIN, Hong Kong, July 24 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong posted the following news release: * * * CUHK rallies GBA university leaders at GHMUA 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Presidents' Forum to propel national science and technology self-reliance and map GBA higher education integration under the 15th Five-Year Plan * The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) hosted the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (GHMUA)'s 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Presidents' Forum on its campus today (24 July 2026). As the Vice more PR

LONDON, England, July 24 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * David Potter CBE: Scientist, entrepreneur and pioneer of mobile computing * London Business School mourns the passing of Dr David Potter CBE, entrepreneur, scientist and philanthropist, whose vision helped shape modern mobile computing and whose generosity left a lasting legacy at the School. Born in East London, South Africa, in 1943, Potter studied Natural Sciences at Trinity College, Cambridge, before completing a doctorate in mathematical physics at Im more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 24 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * From Natural Sciences to National Action, Minister's Maiden Visit to Makerere Closes with a Plan By Philemon Akoragye Beyond the technology and value addition work at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), the Minister's first day at Makerere University carried him to two additional stops. Each offered a different picture of how deep the University's research base runs, before day two shifted the conversation from laboratories to a nati more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 24 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Glasgow and Dublin to co-host prestigious International Congress of Mathematics * The cities of Glasgow and Dublin are set to co-host the prestigious General Assembly and International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in July 2030. The ICM is the most respected global conference in all of mathematics. During the congress, up to four Fields Medals - widely considered to be the mathematical equivalent of a Nobel Prize - will be awarded to mathematicians more PR

HATFIELD, England, July 24 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * Herts and Aviation Generation partner to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals Future designers, pilots, engineers and other aviation professionals could benefit from new opportunities after the University of Hertfordshire and Aviation Generation launched a partnership to help turn aviation ambitions into careers. The new collaboration will explore routes into higher education and employment, helping young people in particular, gai more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 21 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Hon. Eng. Jonard Akiiki Applauds Makerere's Research Legacy, calls for Commercialisation By Philemon Akoragye The Honourable Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Office of the President, spent his first day at Makerere University immersed in the work of the very people the Ministry exists to support, its researchers, its innovators and, above all, its students. The visit, his maiden engagement with the University si more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, July 24 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * How new Brock tech is poised to shape the communications industry Every day, the world's most sensitive information - from medical records to government communications - travels through fibre optic cables. Jianbo Gao has invented a way to catch the people trying to listen in. Using advanced nanotechnologies, the Associate Professor of Chemistry and his team have created a photosensing chip that integrates into fibre optic cables and detects hacking and eav more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, July 23 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Journalism expert made a Fellow of the British Academy * A Cardiff University academic whose research explores the relationship between citizenship, media and emotion has been made a Fellow of the British Academy. Professor Karin Wahl-Jorgensen's work has helped to define the field of journalism studies over the past three decades, with a focus on how rapid technological changes have affected news production practices. Her latest research project focuses on " more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 24 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * New initiative to help 1,000 businesses unlock AI New university capability will give metropolitan and regional businesses practical support to adopt AI responsibly, improve productivity, drive innovation and build workforce capability - supporting delivery of the Australian Government's National AI Plan - while ensuring graduates are workforce ready. - La Trobe University has launched a pilot AI Business Studio that mobilises the University's bus more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 24 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster spin-out scoops prestigious emerging technology award A Lancaster University spin-out company has won a prestigious 'Emerging Technologies' award. Gavion, which is led by Professor Abbie Trewin of Lancaster University's Chemistry Department and which began in a computational chemistry lab at Lancaster University, is the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Emerging Technologies award in its Energy category. The award is for OSPC, a new carb more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for the first time Scientists have found evidence of microplastics and nanoplastics in remote soils of Antarctica. Sampling by an international team of researchers led by scientists at Lancaster University uncovered the presence of nanoplastics (less than a micrometer in diameter) in the soils of the McMurdo Dry Valleys - a particularly remote and ice-free region of Antarctica. The study, published in the jour more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, July 24 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Landmark protein study reveals food quality A milestone human nutrition study by Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa Massey University researchers has won a prestigious award from one of the world's top academic journals. Protein expert Dr Suzanne Hodgkinson has won The Journal of Nutrition's inaugural Teresa A. Davis Award in Growth and Protein Nutrition from the American Society of Nutrition. She heads to the United States (US) shortly to receive the  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 24 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * MCube MOSAIQ begins street redesign projects in the Schwabing-West and Moosach neighborhoods * Safer, greener, more livable How can urban neighborhoods be made safer for traffic, greener, and better prepared for the effects of climate change? The MCube mobility cluster, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), is launching the MOSAIQ project to temporarily redesign selected street sections and public spaces in Schwabing-West and Moosach more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 23 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Middle East conflict highlights Australia's energy security challenge * The conflict in the Middle East is continuing to affect global energy markets and fuel prices, highlighting Australia's reliance on imported fuel and petrochemical supply chains. An RMIT expert explains the broader impacts on businesses and why building long-term energy and supply chain resilience should remain a strategic priority. Dr Vinh more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 24 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Mindful use of digital technology could reduce workplace burnout, study finds * Employees who engage with digital technology more mindfully are better protected against technostress, exhaustion and poorer mental well-being -and a new tool can now measure this capacity, according to new research. Researchers from the University of Nottingham's Schools of Psychology and Medicine have developed and validated the Digital Mindfulness Scale (DM more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 24 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * MUST Benchmarks Makerere's Grants Management System By Mark Wamai The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Members of Management on 23rd July 2026 hosted a delegation from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) led by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika. The visit follows the formation of the Grants Office under the newly opened MUST Research Institute. This delegation was therefore keen to benchmark Makerere University's Gran more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 24 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth researchers back new future for preventing drowning deaths in the UK More than 130 water safety organisations and campaigners - including experts from the University of Portsmouth - have united behind new UK Drowning Prevention Strategy to prevent accidental drowning deaths in the UK * The new strategy launches on 25 July (World Drowning Prevention Day) and is published by the National Water Safety Forum, which is chaired by Professor Mi more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 24 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Qantas' test flight direct from Europe signals a new era of premium long-haul travel * Long-haul travel is one step closer, with Qantas' Project Sunrise landing in Melbourne after its first test flight direct from France. An RMIT expert says the non-stop journeys could reshape airline competition by offering travellers a premium alternative to routes that rely on stopovers. Justin Brownjohn, Senior Manager, RMI more PR

LONDON, England, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * New Nature Genetics study unlocks fresh insights into disease biology and future drug discovery Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London has shown how next-generation blood protein analysis can uncover important biological insights that conventional technologies miss, opening up new opportunities to better understand disease and identify future drug targets. - Published today in Nature Genetics, the study analysed bloo more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 24 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Six business icons inducted into Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Six of the state's most influential business leaders and organisations were recognised for their outstanding economic and cultural impact at the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame induction dinner last night in Brisbane. The 2026 inductees span creative industries, technology, social enterprise and healthcare, reflecting the breadth and dynamism of Queensland more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 24 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Research growth and global funding drive push for more doctoral graduates in Economics and Finance * The Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) Faculty of Economics and Finance is strengthening its research profile, contributing to a PS3.5 million international research project and recording growth in its research performance. During a recent visit to the Ga-Rankuwa Campus, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement,  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 24 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * RSE Research Awards strengthen Scotland's research future with PS661K funding boost * A total of 14 UofG researchers, across all four colleges, have secured 13 awards in the latest Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Research Awards. Over PS661,000 will fund innovative research across a range of academic fields enabling projects led by UofG scholars spanning health, heritage, climate, history, engineering, social justice and refugee studies. In this ro more PR

LONDON, England, July 24 -- St Mary's University posted the following news: * * * St Mary's staff recognised at national TASS Awards * Two colleagues from St Mary's University have been recognised at this year's Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) National Conference Awards, celebrating excellence in supporting the UK's talent in the field. Samuel Harry, Physiotherapist at St Mary's, was awarded Physio of the Year, while Dr James Fleming, Associate Head of Nutrition, was named Runner Up in the Nutritionist of Year category. The a more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 24 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM is expanding its strategic partnership with MIT * Research collaboration on robotics and artificial intelligence The Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich (TUM MIRMI) and the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT CSAIL) are expanding their collaboration in robotics and artificial intelligence. The Bavarian Ministry of Sc more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 24 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Uganda Strengthens Research Ethics Oversight as Makerere and UNCST Equip Ethics Committees for Emerging Scientific Challenges By Moses Lutaaya Uganda's research sector is preparing for a new era of scientific advancement as emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, genomics, digital health; big data analytics and international research collaborations continue to transform the landscape of scientific inquiry. However, experts have emphasized that these de more PR

BATH, England, July 23 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * University approves career progression framework for technical staff * The University Executive Board (UEB) has approved the launch of a new Technician Progression Framework for technical staff who directly support research and teaching, marking a significant milestone for the University and a major step forward in the recognition and development of our technical community. Following several years of collaborative development, consultation and extensive sect more PR

LONDON, England, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Experts call for action on growing nappy waste crisis Earlier toilet training and new recycling technologies are among expert-backed solutions to reduce the environmental impact of disposable nappies and other hygiene products, described in a new study led by UCL researchers. The paper, published in Nature Sustainability, sets out a roadmap for changing how absorbent hygiene products (AHPs), which include nappies, incontinence products and pe more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, July 24 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Digitalisation and automation for more sustainable batteries A team at the University of Bayreuth has launched the research project "DigiBattCycle - Digitalisation and Automation in Battery Remanufacturing for Circular Value Creation." The project aims to improve the efficiency of battery reprocessing. Why it matters The increasing adoption of electric mobility will result in a growing number of used and, in some cases, defective batteries in  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 24 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by Scott Glaberman, associate professor in the Centre for Environmental Research and Justice: * * * What can the animal kingdom teach us about tackling cancer? Dr Scott Glaberman writes about research to learn more about how cancer varies across the animal kingdom, and what it might mean for human medicine - When we face major challenges, our instinct is to look inward. We study our own biology, develop new technologies, and searc more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 24 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Mystery Iron Age fort excavated for first time in decades in major new field school project The University of Birmingham starts archaeological dig at Iron Age 'marsh fort' in Shropshire - Archaeology students and academics from the University of Birmingham have begun excavating a rare Iron Age lowland fort in Shropshire for the first time since the 1980s. The dig is part of a new 10-year research collaboration, which will see the Scheduled Monume more PR

KOLN, Germany, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * Researchers discover a new mechanism for ensuring cell energy supply A research team at the University of Cologne has discovered a previously unknown link between the oxidative folding of proteins and the formation of the vital molecule haem. The findings show how mitochondria (known as the powerhouses of the cell) maintain their function and could help us to better understand rare metabolic disorders. Researchers at the University of Colog more PR

LONDON, England, July 24 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * University of Greenwich summer 2026 honorary graduates * Dr Alison Heydari A champion of trauma-informed, community-based policing at local and national levels, Dr Heydari is the Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service and the most senior black British female police officer in the UK. She has held major strategic roles including leading neighbourhood policing for the Met and serving as the national lead for out-of-court resolu more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, July 24 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Radiation protection and nuclear policy expert to lead Liverpool's Chadwick Institute Professor Peter Bryant has been appointed as Director of the recently announced Chadwick Institute for Nuclear Innovation at the University of Liverpool. The Institute is a major initiative in nuclear innovation named in honour of Nobel Prize winning Sir James Chadwick, who was Chair of Physics at the University and discovered the neutron. It will build on  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, July 24 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW researcher accelerates journey planning for millions of public transport users Cecilia Duong A simple coding improvement developed by a UNSW PhD candidate is being integrated into one of the world's most widely used open-source public transport journey planners. When you're searching for the fastest way across town, most people expect an answer within seconds. Behind that simple search, journey planning software evaluates thousands of pos more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 24 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Growing smarter: Isle of Wight tomatoes tackle waste with data innovation The University and Isle of Wight Tomatoes team up to use data and machine learning to reduce waste, boost forecasting, and grow smarter - New research led by the University of Portsmouth is set to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce produce waste at a leading local grower, Isle of Wight Tomatoes (IOWT). As a company independently certified to meet high standards for peo more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 24 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New multidisciplinary project examining how heat and air pollution cause asthma in children in Europe Three experts on air pollution from Utrecht University and Texas A&M University are spearheading a new four-year study of how air pollution and heat cause asthma and other harm to children's lungs. Funded with $3.4 million from the Wellcome Trust, the global team will study risks and policy solutions. Haneen Khreis, PhD, with the Texas A&M Transportatio more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 24 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Small World, Big World brings science and society together New scientific developments, such as gene therapy, have the potential to transform lives. But what do these innovations mean for society and for the people they are designed to help? And how can we ensure that science is developed not only for people, but also with them? These questions inspired Small World, Big World, an interactive art installation presented last week at the Utrecht School of t more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, July 24 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk * There is now widespread evidence that years of heading, tackling and collisions in football and rugby could increase the risk of dementia and other neurological diseases. The latest - preliminary research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in July 2026 - examined 142 former professional footballers aged 30 to 60, and 56 people of a similar ag more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 20 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Why does calcium prevent preeclampsia? A decades-old mystery comes to McMaster Calcium intake dramatically reduces the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy, but the reason why calcium works this way is still a mystery. Thanks to a chance meeting in 2023, researchers are coming together at McMaster to answer this long-standing question. By Adam Ward, Faculty of Health Sciences July 20, 2026 On an October evening in 2023, a world-famous researcher was giving  more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 24 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Wits-led seismic research project advances scientific understanding of the Karoo Basin * The project aims to provide unbiased, science-based information about the region's subsurface geology, using novel and non-invasive methods. A team of scientists from the Wits Seismic Research Centre within the Wits School of Geosciences has completed the first phase of a national seismic research initiative designed to map, for the first time a more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 23 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Xavier Tolsa, first Catalan mathematician to give a plenary lecture at the International Congress of Mathematicians * UAB Department of Mathematics lecturer Xavier Tolsa will be the first Catalan mathematician to give a plenary lecture at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)-considered one of the highest honours. The congress takes place from 23 to 30 July in Philadelphia. Held every four years, the congress brings together the more PR