JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 21 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * African-German Centre of Excellence to power SA's Just Energy Transition * The ENERGISE Centre will enable a Just Energy Transition through renewable energy, governance and innovative sustainable entrepreneurship. Led in Africa by Wits University, it will advance transdisciplinary research, postgraduate education and Living Labs to develop practical solutions for South Africa's evolving energy sector. South Africa's energy transit more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 21 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Can fast-food diners be nudged towards meat-free choices? * Growing up as the son of restaurant owners close to Mannheim in the Rhine region of Germany fostered an interest in food that has informed my whole career. Today, I am Managing Director of Revenue Management Solutions, a consulting firm that delivers consumer insights and behaviour analysis to restaurant chains. So, when it came to choosing a subject for my Doctorate of Busi more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 21 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Making the case for Munich's Olympic bid * Munich, Bavaria, and TUM present plans for Olympics 20XX Munich is set to bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games - following a decisive vote in a public referendum in fall 2025. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) will decide this fall which city will represent Germany in the international bidding process. On July 21, representatives of Germany's leading Olympic sports federatio more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 21 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New exhibition reveals 10,000 years of prehistoric life in the Trent Valley * A fascinating new exhibition at the University of Nottingham Museum is bringing the prehistoric story of the Trent Valley to life, showcasing the remarkable archaeological discoveries that are transforming our understanding of one of Britain's most significant river landscapes. Drawing on years of archaeological and palaeoenvironmental research, the exhibition P more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 21 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * One in five adults born very premature face lasting economic and social struggles * A landmark 34-year study, co-led by University of Warwick, tracks very preterm babies from birth to middle adulthood and identifies early cognitive development as the strongest predictor of who flourishes and struggles as adults. The majority of adults born very preterm or at very low birth weight go on to build stable, satisfying lives in their mid-30s, but ar more PR

FALMOUTH, England, July 21 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * Online Film & TV graduate films Antarctic extremes on "impossible" trip * When disabled adventurer Darren Edwards set out to reach the South Pole, the goal was extraordinary. But for MA Film & Television (Online) graduate Matthew Biggar, documenting the journey was about something even bigger than the expedition itself. Redefining Impossible is a documentary rooted in resilience, mindset and the power of human potential, a film that reaches far beyond the ext more PR

RED DEER, Alberta, July 21 -- Red Deer Polytechnic issued the following news: * * * RDP Welcomes Ben Allan as Director, Industry Solutions Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Allan as Director, Industry Solutions. In this role, Allan will provide leadership in strengthening relationships between RDP and external partners while helping organizations access the institution's expertise and innovation resources. He will also serve as a member of the Polytechnic Leadership Team. Allan begins his new role afte more PR

SINGAPORE, July 21 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * River sand mining outstrips nature's supply: Study * Image: Researchers analysing river-depth and flow data on board a survey boat on the Tien River near Long Khanh Island, Vietnam, on Dec 5, 2025. The team used acoustic and bathymetric survey tools to map the riverbed and assess changes linked to sand extraction. From left: Dr Sonu Kumar, Research Fellow; Associate Professor Edward Park; Mr Abhishek Kurmi, PhD student; Dr Dung Duc Tran, Research Fellow; more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 21 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Study links prenatal opioid exposure to long-term challenges in children's vision and behaviour * Children exposed to opioids before birth may face increased risks of difficulties with vision, attention, behaviour and learning during their school years, according to a new study. The research - led by the University of Glasgow in collaboration with the University of Dundee and published in Addiction - highlights the need for ongoing support for childre more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 21 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Swiss delegation explores TUT's innovation corridor driving research commercialisation * The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Swiss Embassy in South Africa for an in-depth tour of its vibrant innovation ecosystem, highlighting the University's commitment to transforming cutting-edge research into commercially viable solutions. Arranged by TUT's Innovation and Technology Transfer Office more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 21 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB stands among the top 200 globally in the NTU Ranking * The University occupies the 171st position and maintains its place among the top 200 universities in the world in the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities 2026, published by the National Taiwan University (NTU) and based on research activity. The UAB ranks 171st globally and 63rd in Europe in the overall indicator of the NTU Performance Ranking of Sci more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 20 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Tomas Torralbo: "Mathematics helps to describe the world perfectly" * Tomas Torralbo Stanciu achieved the highest university entrance score for admission to the UAB for the 2026/27 academic year, with a score of 13.920. He will be enrolling in the double degree in Physics + Mathematics. We interview him via Teams since he is currently in his mother's hometown in Transylvania, Romania, where he is spending part of the summer with his family.  more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 21 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * Keeping calm and carrying on: Faith Culas wins 3MT Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Business School, Auckland Law School, Liggins Institute, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Doctoral, Faculty of Arts and Education, Faculty of Engineering and Design From microscopic ocean life to children's eye health, 13 doctoral candidates captivated the audience at the University of Auckland's Three Minute Thesis Final, where Faith Cu more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 21 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Melbourne ranked best student city in Australia, fourth in world Melbourne's unique mix of high-quality education and research, multiculture, sports and arts has propelled it to No 1 in Australia - and fourth in the world - in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities rankings. It means Melbourne has been ranked in the top five cities for students for the fifth consecutive year. University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global,  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 21 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham Research Fellow named as rising star in plant sciences * A plant scientist from the University of Nottingham has been recognised for her outstanding research with a rising star award. Dr Poonam Mehra, Principal Research Fellow from the School of Biosciences has been awarded the Rising Stars in Plant Science award 2026.. This annual competition hosted by the journal Molecular Plant and its sister journal, Plant C more PR

WESTCHESTER, England, July 22 -- The University of Winchester issued the following news release: * * * Wayne wins top Research Fellowship to reimagine refugee education A University of Winchester academic has been awarded a prestigious research fellowship to advance his work in the field of Inclusive Refugee Education. Wayne Veck, Professor in Education and Pathway Leader for Education Studies, received the award from the British Academy and the Leverhulme Trust. It will allow Professor Veck to develop an Inclusive Refugee Education framewo more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 21 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Why low-skilled workers are less likely to participate in continuing education * Study reveals expectations Low-skilled workers are less likely to participate in employer-sponsored continuing education programs than their more highly skilled colleagues. They are less convinced that acquiring additional skills has a positive impact on career success and job satisfaction. This is the finding of a survey conducted by TUM and the ifo Institute. The more PR