BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 22 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Brain injuries linked with potential risk of suicide, new study finds * Adults who experience a head injury face a substantially higher risk of attempting suicide compared to those without such injuries, according to the findings from a new UK-based study. Published in Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, the study was led by University of Birmingham researchers.  more

LONDON, England, Dec. 23 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Children face punishment because of unaffordable school uniforms, new poll reveals Two in five parents still struggling to afford uniforms despite moves to limit branded items, finds research co-authored by Dr Matt Barnes. By Eve Lacroix, Senior Communications Officer Thousands of children are being unfairly punished and excluded from education activities because their families cannot afford   more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 23 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Early Childhood researchers from UU and UMCU share knowledge during REACH conference On 11 and 12 December, the Early Childhood community within the strategic theme Dynamics of Youth organised the REACH conference. The aim: to bring together researchers in the field of Early Childhood and share experiences and knowledge. During these two days, more than fifty researchers presented their work to colleagu  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Dec. 23 -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Sip smart this festive season Almost half of Australian teenagers who drink alcohol say they get it from their parents, prompting fresh warnings from researchers as families prepare for Christmas and New Year celebrations. A Flinders University study released late last year, showed parental supply remains the most common source of alcohol for adolescents, despite health guidelines recommending young peop  more

HONG KONG, Dec. 23 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed study reveals low immunity against H3N2 strain in Hong Kong; early vaccination urged Flu activity has surged in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, driven primarily by a newly emerged H3N2 strain known as 'subclade K'. A research team led by the Department of Microbiology and the Department of Medicine, both under the School of Clinical Medicine at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Dec. 23 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * New tool predicts road expansion, deforestation and disease hotspots Researchers have developed a tool that reliably predicts where destructive new roads are likely to carve through tropical forests, giving environmentalists and public health officials a head-start in identifying at-risk areas and potential disease outbreaks in humans. James Cook University's Distinguished Research Profe  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 23 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * La Trobe Experts: 2025 - 2026 bushfire season Please contact experts directly during this holiday period. Availability is noted under their contact information. Professor Jim McLennan Adjunct Professor in the School of Psychology and Public Health Contact: j.mclennan@latrobe.edu.au or 0438 096 548 Topics to discuss: * How urban and rural communities should prepare for bushfire threats * Why bus  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 23 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Mosquitoes' feeding tubes make ultrafine 3D-printing nozzles The environmentally friendly technology paves the way for advances in manufacturing and biomedical engineering * Researchers in McGill's Department of Mechanical Engineering and at Drexel University have developed an innovative manufacturing technique that makes female mosquito proboscides, or feeding tubes, into high-resolution 3D-pr  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 23 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Pharmacogenetics expert elected BPS fellow Ann Daly, Professor Emerita of Pharmacogenetics at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society. Honorary Fellows are elected for life in recognition of sustained excellence and leadership in science, healthcare, and public service. Following an undergraduate degree in   more

TRIESTE, Italy, Dec. 23 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) issued the following news: * * * Over 5 million euros awarded to SISSA by the Italian Science Fund The three awarded projects are led by Giovanni Bussi, Nicola Gigli, and Gianluigi Rozza * Three grants for a total of nearly Euros5.5 million. This is the remarkable result achieved by SISSA through the Italian Science Fund (FIS) of the Italian Ministry of University an  more

HONG KONG, Dec. 23 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU develops "zero-hallucination" AI literature review system to usher in new era of super research brain Literature review underpins all academic studies. Whether for governments formulating national strategies or corporations seeking to gain industry insights, this requires reading, screening, sorting and analysing a very considerable number of sources. Prof. LIU Yan, Associate Professor an  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 23 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * $5.3 million boost to support e-Mental Health in Practice The Australian Government has announced $5.3 million in funding for e-Mental Health in Practice (eMHPrac), a national program led by QUT to raise awareness and strengthen health practitioners' knowledge and use of digital mental health services. The funding, announced in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, will enable eMHPrac  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 23 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT research reveals hidden debt pressures during Christmas credit crunch The QUT Centre for Justice has released a special edition of its Briefing Paper Series examining how financial pressure, credit use and debt-related risks intensify for individuals, families and small businesses during the holiday season. Led by QUT Centre for Justice researcher Dr Amanda Bull, from the School of La  more

LONDON, England, Dec. 23 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Dr Simone Gigliotti wins prestigious Yad Vashem International Book Prize Dr Simone Gigliotti, from the Holocaust Research Institute at Royal Holloway, has been awarded the Yad Vashem International Book Prize for Holocaust Research (2025). Her groundbreaking monograph, Restless Archive: The Holocaust and the Cinema of the Displaced (Indiana University Press, 2023; Digital, Open Access) explor  more

LONDON, England, Dec. 23 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: * * * New Professors of Practice and Community Fellows to focus on law, the arts, anthropology, finance, politics and music SOAS University of London's latest cohort of Professors of Practice and Community Fellows for 2025 bring their industry experience in law, art, anthropology, sustainable finance, politics and music to enrich the university's academic landscape and contribute to SOAS's ongoing mission of com  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T research reveals overlooked source of microplastic pollution Most research and environmental policy focuses on machine laundering but billions who handwash their clothes are exposed to greater microplastic pollution By Samantha Younan Researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have observed that handwashing synthetic fabrics in water with higher to  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Brain injuries linked with potential risk of suicide, new study finds The first of its kind study analysed data from over 1.8 million adults in the UK across a 20-year period * Adults who experience a head injury face a substantially higher risk of attempting suicide compared to those without such injuries, according to the findings from a new UK-based study. Published in Neurology(R), th  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Gut bacteria changes at the earliest stages of inflammatory bowel disease International study of microbiome data finds loss of beneficial bacteria and increase in bacteria from mouth lower in the gut. * Patients experience significant changes in gut bacteria at the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new international study has found - offering new hope for earlier diagnosis and f  more

BRISTOL, England, Dec. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Scientists unravel mystery of stripe patterns in nature, which could in future improve blood disorder diagnosis Stripe patterns are commonly seen in nature - for instance birds and fish move in coordinated flocks and schools, fingerprints form unique designs, and zebras can be identified by their distinctive stripes. What influences such pattern formations has long been a source of myster  more

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Dec. 23 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * Canadian association established to examine philosophic principles of AI growth As artificial intelligence and its influence on society continues to advance at breakneck speed, the call for regulatory action is intensifying. While the federal government continues to make headway on a Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy focused on commercialization, standards, and talent, scholars from the U  more

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 23 -- The University of Salford issued the following commentary on Dec. 22, 2025: * * * Universities have a unique role to play in creating a fairer society for all By Professor Simon Green, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Salford, and Dr Pradeep Passi, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Social Justice and Equity at the University of Salford. At Salford, our overarching purpose is to drive forward innovation in order to enrich liv  more

TUBINGEN, Germany, Dec. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tubingen issued the following news release: * * * A story of earth and fire: Ancient pottery workshop reveals Iron Age production chain Universities of Tubingen and Munich discover a well-preserved workshop in northern Iraq's Dinka Settlement Complex, uncover-ing valuable new details of ceramic production some 3000 years ago * Ceramics are one of the most important sources of information for archaeologists. Yet how these objects are p  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 23 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * NWO Take-off grant awarded to Markus Weingarth Markus Weingarth of the NMR spectroscopy group of the Bijvoet Centre for Biomolecular Research has been awarded an NWO Take-off Phase I grant. Take-off is an NWO funding instrument available to academic entrepreneurs to bring their innovative research results to the market. In this project, coined LIPIDARA, Markus, together with Maria Suero, aims to advance  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 23 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Vilnius-Utrecht Center opens as a hub for emerging research leaders in Advanced Disease Modeling Hub offers cutting-edge facilities, strong networks, and a shared vision for impact * A new international research hub has officially opened its doors: the Vilnius-Utrecht Center for Advanced Disease Modeling. This strategic initiative unites Vilnius University in Lithuania (in close partnership with Vilnius  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 22 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Who was Amelia Frank? The life of a forgotten physicist * In 1977, an American physicist named John H. Van Vleck won the Nobel prize for his work on magnetism. In his Nobel lecture, amid a discussion of rare earth elements, one sentence leaps out: Miss Frank and I made the relevant calculations. Who was Miss Frank? Van Vleck credits her with key work on the quantum mechanics of magnetism, but sh  more