JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 17 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * A new playbook for cancer prevention in Africa begins with everyday infections Wits scientists have identified a 'microbial watchlist' of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that could cause cancer. Thus, targeting common infections in Africa, such as Salmonella typhi and the Epstein-Barr virus, may be among the most effective cancer-prevention strategies for the continent. Infec  more

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Jan. 16 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Brain stimulation device cleared for ADHD in the US is overall safe but ineffective * A large multicentre clinical trial involving the University of Southampton has shown that a device cleared by the USA FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms. The device - which uses an approach called trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) - was cleared for use by the United States Food and Drugs A  more

BATH, England, Jan. 17 -- Bath Spa University issued the following news: * * * BSU students collaborate in community partnership to reach 1m pounds donation target for the British Heart Foundation Pre-loved clothes, books and kitchen utensils donated by students in Bath have helped raise a staggering pound sterling1m for the British Heart Foundation. For the last 11 years, BSU has been a part of the British Heart Foundation's 'Pack for Good' campaign, working alongside institutions across th  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Jan. 16 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Decades of dredging are pushing the Dutch Western Scheldt Estuary beyond its ecological limits * The Dutch Western Scheldt Estuary has been pushed onto an unsustainable trajectory since large-scale navigation channel deepening began in the 1970s. The dramatic increase in the annual volume of dredged sediment from the navigation channel has reduced feeding grounds for birds and made the estuary more vulne  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 15 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Dual therapy shows promise for childhood brain cancer * Children's Cancer Institute / UNSW Media, Researchers at the Children's Cancer Institute and UNSW Sydney have tested a new way of treating childhood brain cancer by combining two medicines in lab studies. They found using the two treatments together may work better than using either on its own. In a new study, opens in a new window, Chil  more

HONG KONG, Jan. 16 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Astronomer Uses "China Sky Eye" to Reveal Binary Origin of Fast Radio Bursts * An international team of astronomers, including researcher from the Department of Physics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has uncovered the first decisive evidence that at least some fast radio burst (FRB) sources-brief but powerful flashes of radio waves from distant galaxies-reside in binary stellar systems. This  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, Jan. 16 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * How Scotland's bard influenced a nation across the ocean * Robert Burns Stained Glass Window at UofG's Bute Hall. Credit Darren Jewell-Irons Scotland's national bard Robert Burns never crossed the Atlantic but his words did. They crossed the ocean in the hands of immigrants and reformers and arrived on the shores of America. Then they found their way into the speeches of leading Americans inspired by  more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Jan. 17 -- Keele University issued the following news: * * * Keele researchers selected for prestigious USA exchange programme Researchers from the Centre for Musculoskeletal Health Research at Keele University have been selected to take part in an exclusive exchange programme with colleagues in Washington DC thanks to their previous success in a prestigious education prize. The team behind Keele's successful win in the 2009 Queen's Anniversary Prize, now known as the  more

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Jan. 16 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Rubicon grants for research on fire and the first light Two talented academics from Leiden who recently obtained their PhD have been awarded a Rubicon grant by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The grant enables them to gain experience at a knowledge institute abroad. * * * The following two research projects have been awarded a Rubicon grant: Cosmic dawn: the age of the first light Timo Kist, Old Obser  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, Jan. 16 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Link between high-engagement gambling and suicidality stronger than thought * The link between high engagement in gambling and suicidality is stronger than previously thought, according to a new study by the Universities of Glasgow and City St Georges, University of London. The study analysed data from regular sports bettors, interviewing them at two time points. This included sports bettors who also b  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan. 15 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Liverpool particle physicists secure PS5.9 million STFC award * The University of Liverpool's experimental particle physics group has secured PS5.9 million in funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to support its internationally leading research programme over the next two years. The award, made through the STFC Consolidated Grant scheme, will fund a broad portfoli  more

LONDON, England, Jan. 15 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Mysterious iron 'bar' discovered in famous nebula * A mysterious bar-shaped cloud of iron has been discovered inside the iconic Ring Nebula by a European team led by astronomers at UCL and Cardiff University. The cloud of iron atoms, described for the first time in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, is in the shape of a bar or strip: it just fits inside the inner layer of the elliptic  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Jan. 16 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * National Fellowship honours Northumbria nursing leader * A leading academic in palliative and end-of-life care at Northumbria University has been recognised for her exceptional contributions to community nursing and patient care. Professor Joanne Atkinson has been awarded one of the most prestigious accolades in community nursing, recognising her outstanding leadership and four decades   more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 16 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham-based Cerca Magnetics recognised with high Sunday Times 100 Tech ranking * University of Nottingham spin-out, Cerca Magnetics has been placed at 15 in the highly regarded Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026, which ranks Britain's fastest-growing private technology companies. The University of Nottingham spinout, which developed and sells some of the world's most advanced instrumentation   more

MACAU, China, Jan. 16 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * Primary and secondary school principals and teachers from Chinese mainland attend training programme at UM * The University of Macau (UM) held the opening ceremony of the 'Macao Training Programme for Primary and Secondary School Principals and Teachers from Mainland'. Principals and lead teachers from multiple provinces and municipalities across the Chinese mainland gathered in Macao to take part in a two-week  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan. 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Researchers develop automatic tool to prevent hip dislocation in children with Cerebral Palsy * Researchers from the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, together with Manchester Imaging Ltd, (a North West based company specialising in developing AI medical devices), have received a PS1.2 million grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) 'Invention for Innova  more

LONDON, England, Jan. 15 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Scientists discover natural 'brake' that could stop harmful inflammation * Researchers at UCL have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation - a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for chronic diseases affecting millions worldwide. Inflammation is the body's frontline defence against infection and injury, but when it doesn't switch off properly, it can drive ser  more

BOCHUM, Germany, Jan. 17 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Simulations could make antibody medicines easier to inject * A new computer model could help predict and improve antibody drug formulations. The goal is for patients to be able to administer the medications themselves at home. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) aid the body against autoimmune diseases and cancer, among other things. Patients have to pick up the medicine every few weeks. It would be easi  more

MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 16 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Study finds strong link between teacher wellbeing and pupil achievement * Written by: Joe Stafford A new study from The University of Manchester has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils - and better learning - as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing. The research, led by Dr Alexandra Hennessey and Dr Sarah MacQuarrie from the Manchest  more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Jan. 16 -- The University of Groningen posted the following news: * * * Two promising UG researchers to top institutes abroad on Rubicon grants * Two promising PhD graduates from the University of Groningen will be able to conduct research at top institutes abroad for two years thanks to the Rubicon programme organized by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The NWO Rubicon programme enables talented, young researchers to acquire international research experience to   more

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 16 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB strengthens relations with two Palestinian universities * The rector of the UAB, Javier Lafuente, met with Nouraldin Abdalaziz Farid Abu Rob, president of Al-Istiqlal University, and Elham Talib Kateeb, head of scientific research of Al-Quds University, at the Rectorat building on 15 January. Both Palestinian academic institutions, with headquarters on the West Bank, are participating  more

LONDON, England, Jan. 15 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL research leads to new NHS treatment for high-risk prostate cancer * Men with high-risk locally advanced prostate cancer in England will soon be offered the drug abiraterone on the NHS, following landmark findings from the UCL-led STAMPEDE trial. NHS England announced today that newly diagnosed men, whose prostate cancer has not spread, will be able to receive the hormone therapy abiraterone withi  more

GUELPH, Ontario, Jan. 17 (TNSrep) -- The University of Guelph issued the following news release: * * * Made-in-Ontario Research Shields Farmers and Businesses from Emerging Threats Threats to Ontario's food supply from tariffs, climate change, cyberattacks and diseases have farmers and agribusinesses on their toes. As they navigate this modern mix of challenges, the University of Guelph is helping them stay nimble and resilient in the face of disruption. U of G's collaboration with the Gov  more

HATFIELD, England, Jan. 17 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * University of Hertfordshire launches Black Women Research Collective to strengthen research leadership diversity The University of Hertfordshire has launched a new initiative to increase the number of Black women in research leadership roles, marking a major step forward in improving representation in higher education and building a more inclusive research culture. The Black Women Research Collecti  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 15 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW defends global esports title on home ground * Julia Holman, UNSW Sydney successfully defends its title at the Academic Esports World Tournament, winning the international competition that brings together elite gaming, creativity and real-world learning. UNSW Sydney has claimed back-to-back victories at the Academic Esports World Tournament (AEWT), defeating international university teams  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Jan. 15 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Utrecht University Launches Study into Skull Development of Short-Nosed Dogs * The Expertise Centre for Veterinary Genetics at Utrecht University has launched a large-scale study into the skull development of short-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs. The research aims to identify early-life indicators that can help predict whether puppies with short muzzles will develop a healthy skull conformation as adults.   more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 16 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB researchers call for greater epistemic diversity in artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is often presented as a rapid succession of technological breakthroughs. VUB professors and researchers Luc Steels, Ann Dooms, and Remi van Trijp fundamentally challenge this dominant narrative. In their book History of Ideas in the Science of AI, they portray AI not as a linear progressio  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 16 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * What happens when AI is smarter than us? Gift supports Geoffrey Hinton's global AI safety mission * University Professor Emeritus and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton will continue advancing his AI safety work through the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, thanks to a generous, US$700,000 gift from the Good Ventures foundation. Hinton began his advocacy work in earnest in 2023 after a   more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 16 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * When it comes to microplastics and human health, science can't afford to be sensationalist * The idea that our bodies might be riddled with microplastics is alarming. It captures public imagination and stokes real concern about the impacts of decades of rampant plastic pollution. But as scientists who study how tiny particles interact with biological systems, we feel compelled to say: the way this s  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Jan. 16 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Why Young Adult literature is not always taken seriously * Teachers could make more use of the possibilities of Young Adult (YA) literature. 'Young Adult literature has a lot to offer and is popular among young people, but deserves more recognition,' says researcher Linda Ackermans. Ackermans will obtain her PhD from Radboud University on 20 January 2026. We need to be more open-minded to Young Adult   more