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Research from International Colleges Newsletter for Thursday February 05, 2026 ( 59 items )  

'Joint Laboratory for Quality Certification and Product Innovation of Chinese Medicines in Heilongjiang' inaugurated at UM
MACAU, China, Feb. 4 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * 'Joint Laboratory for Quality Certification and Product Innovation of Chinese Medicines in Heilongjiang' inaugurated at UM * The University of Macau (UM) and the Heilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences held a plaque unveiling ceremony at UM to mark the establishment of the Joint Laboratory for Quality Certification and Product Innovation of Chinese Medicines in Heilongjiang. The inauguration signifies   more

Aalto University: Distributed Thinking Through Making - Luis Vega - NORDES Conference 2021 'Matters of Scale'
AALTO, Finland, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Distributed Thinking Through Making: Luis Vega -- NORDES Conference 2021 "Matters of Scale" Vega, Luis (2021). Distributed Thinking through Making: Towards a relational ontology in practice-led design research (https://research.aalto.fi/en/publications/distributed-thinking-through-making-towards-a-relational-ontology). In Matters of Scale: Proceedings of Nordes International Conference. Nordic Design   more

Aalto University: In Dialogue With the Environment - Maarit Makela & Bilge Merve Aktas - Craft Research
AALTO, Finland, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * In dialogue with the environment: Maarit Makela & Bilge Merve Aktas -- Craft Research Makela, Maarit & Aktas, Bilge Merve (2022). In dialogue with the environment: The environment, creativity, materials and making (https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/intellect/crre/2022/00000013/00000001/art00002). Craft Research, 13(1), 9-34. In a making process, a craftsperson starts a dialogue with the environm  more

Aalto University: Listening to the Sociomaterial - Luis Vega, Maarit Makela, & Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen - Design Studies
AALTO, Finland, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Listening to the Sociomaterial: Luis Vega, Maarit Makela, & Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen -- Design Studies Vega, Luis; Makela, Maarit; & Seitamaa-Hakkarainen, Pirita (2023). Listening to the sociomaterial: When thinking through making extends beyond the individual (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142694X23000443). Design Studies, 88, 101203. Current discussions in practice-led desi  more

Aalto University: Making Things That Change - EMPIRICA Research Group--Research in Art and Education
AALTO, Finland, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Making Things that Change: EMPIRICA Research Group--Research in Art and Education Vega, Luis; Valle-Noronha, Julia; Markle, Gary; Latva-Somppi, Riikka; Hulkkonen, Sara; Falin, Priska; Korolainen, Hanna-Kaisa; Suomi, Maiju; & Giabardo, Gianluca (2024). Making things that change: Reconsidering the fluid nature of creative productions in research through art, design, and craft (https://journal.fi/rae/art  more

Aalto University: Material-led Creative Processes in the Context of Design Education - Tarja-Kaarina Laamanen, Maarit Makela, & Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen - Art, Design & Communication in Higher Education
AALTO, Finland, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Material-led creative processes in the context of design education: Tarja-Kaarina Laamanen, Maarit Makela, & Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen -- Art, Design & Communication in Higher Education Laamanen, Tarja-Kaarina; Makela, Maarit; & Seitamaa-Hakkarainen, Pirita (2023). Material-led creative processes in the context of design education (https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/adch_00061_1)  more

Aalto University: Practitioners' Experience in Clay 3D Printing - Priska Falin, Nur Horsanali, Flemming Tvede Hansen & Maarit Makela - BICCS Conference / Formakademisk
AALTO, Finland, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Practitioners' Experience in Clay 3D Printing: Priska Falin, Nur Horsanali, Flemming Tvede Hansen & Maarit Makela -- BICCS Conference / Formakademisk Falin, P..; Horsanali, N.; Tvede Hansen, F.; & Makela, M. (2021). Practitioners' Experience in Clay 3D Printing: Metaphorical viewing for gaining embodied understanding (https://journals.oslomet.no/index.php/formakademisk/article/view/4200). FormAkademis  more

Aalto University: Soil Laboratory - Exploring a Dialog Between Human and Land in Utsjoki
AALTO, Finland, Feb. 4 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Soil Laboratory: Exploring a dialog between human and land in Utsjoki Many indigenous cultures believe in earth as a sacred environment and regard themselves as an integral part of this holistic living landscape. They belong to the land and are in unison with plants, animals, and ancestors whose spirits inhabit these places, whereas westernised society has been distancing itself from nature, creating a point w  more

Anglia Ruskin University: Experts Show How Major UK Food Crisis Might Occur
CAMBRIDGE, England, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Experts show how major UK food crisis might occur New report explains how UK can stop disruptions from escalating into social unrest * A new report has set out how the UK might respond to major disruptions to food supplies triggered by events such as war, extreme weather or cyber-attacks - and what can be done now to prevent such disruptions from escalating into a crisis. Involving 39 experts f  more

Aston University and Aurrigo Team Up to Make Airport Autonomous Vehicles Smarter With AI
BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 4 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University and Aurrigo team up to make airport autonomous vehicles smarter with AI * Knowledge Transfer Partnership will help self-driving baggage and cargo vehicles make decisions autonomously * Fleet management will move towards smarter, decentralised coordination with the input of Aston University researchers' artificial intelligence (AI) expertise * Expected benefits include increased baggage handling  more

Brussels Children Have the Least Access to Green Spaces Around Schools, New VUB Research Finds
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 4 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Brussels children have the least access to green spaces around schools, new VUB research finds Children growing up in Brussels do not have equal access to green and natural environments at school, and these inequalities are stronger than in comparable European cities. * This is a key conclusion of a PhD dissertation by Elsa Gallez from the Cartography and GIS research group at the Vrije Uni  more

Clinician challenges social media ADHD myths as self-diagnosis rates mirror online content surge on new podcast
GUILFORD, England, Feb. 4 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Clinician challenges social media ADHD myths as self-diagnosis rates mirror online content surge on new podcast * Two-thirds of social media content about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is sometimes medically inaccurate, yet referral rates for the condition have risen at almost identical rates to online searches since the Covid-19 pandemic, says a clinician from the University of S  more

Comment: How our lab is helping develop an Alzheimer's test that can be done at home
LONDON, England, Feb. 3 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Comment: How our lab is helping develop an Alzheimer's test that can be done at home * Alzheimer's is Britain's biggest killer and a key focus of UCL research. Dr Eleftheria Kodosaki and Sophie Hicks (both UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) outline their vital lab work developing a finger-prick test to speed up diagnosis, in an article for The Conversation. Imagine diagnosing one of the most cha  more

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology: Student Survey - Get Your Free Career Personality Report
DUBLIN, Ireland, Feb. 4 -- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology issued the following news: * * * Student Survey: Get Your Free Career Personality Report Get Your Free Career Personality Report: Complete Cibyl Survey and influence the future of graduate recruitment with a chance to win Euros1000. * Participate in Cibyl's annual 15-minute survey about your college experience and career goals. Your insights will help shape graduate recruitment strategies and empower employers  more

East Midlands universities join forces with EMCCA to drive regional growth
BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 4 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * East Midlands universities join forces with EMCCA to drive regional growth * Three leading East Midlands universities, including the University of Nottingham, have joined the Mayor of the East Midlands in pledging to drive inclusive growth across the region. The University of Nottingham, with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Derby have signed a University Compact with Mayor  more

First university-designed 7-nanometer AI chip
MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 4 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * First university-designed 7-nanometer AI chip * TUM achieves EU research breakthrough The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has unveiled the EU's first AI chip using modern 7-nanometer technology. The neuromorphic chip was designed by Prof. Hussam Amrouch in accordance with the industry standards set by world-leading chip manufacturer TSMC. The professor of AI processor design and his research  more

Fiscal challenges facing Wales and Scotland to be investigated ahead of elections
CARDIFF, Wales, Feb. 4 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Fiscal challenges facing Wales and Scotland to be investigated ahead of elections * Academics will be providing comprehensive analysis of the economic challenges facing devolved governments in Wales and Scotland as elections get underway. Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre and the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde have been awarded funding by the Nuffield Foundation to provid  more

Flinders University: Kidney cells exposed to nanoplastics
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Feb. 5 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Kidney cells exposed to nanoplastics * As concerns rise about the effects of tiny plastic particles on human health, Flinders University researchers have led new research on whether nanoplastics can accumulate or cause damage in kidneys - our body's major blood filtering system. Their study, published in high-ranking international journal Cell Biology and Toxicology, calls for more investigations into t  more

Imperial College-London: Materials AI Spinout Polaron Raises $8 Million in Seed Funding
LONDON, England, Feb. 4 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Materials AI spinout Polaron raises $8 million in seed funding By Ian Mundell The Manchester Prize-winning company will use the new investment to accelerate deployment of its AI-driven materials design software, which promises to drive improvements in electric vehicle batteries, metals and ceramics. Less than a year after winning the first Manchester Prize in artificial intelligence for the public good, Impe  more

International prize for pioneering Down syndrome dementia research
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Feb. 4 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * International prize for pioneering Down syndrome dementia research * A Northumbria University researcher has won a prestigious international competition to develop innovative wearable technology for monitoring early signs of Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome. Dr Tamlyn Watermeyer, an NIHR-Alzheimer's Society Dementia Fellow at Northumbria University, was named winner of th  more

Invisible Particles That Control Star Birth Measured for First Time
HAIFA, Israel, Feb. 4 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Invisible Particles That Control Star Birth Measured for First Time * An international research team led by scientists from the Technion Faculty of Physics presents a first-of-its-kind measurement of cosmic rays located at the core of the galactic nebula Barnard 68. The measurement was based on observations by the James Webb Space Telescope and will enable researchers to map the properties  more

Jai Prakash appointed Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics
NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 4 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Jai Prakash appointed Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics * Jai Prakash has been appointed as Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics at Radboudumc / Radboud University. Prakash specializes in cancer biology, nanotechnology and bio-engineering, with a specific focus on the diagnostics and treatment of hard-to-treat cancers such as pancreatic cancer. With new methods, he ai  more

Joint USask-City of Saskatoon research explores changing housing landscape
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Feb. 4 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * Joint USask-City of Saskatoon research explores changing housing landscape * Having watched the city grow for the past quarter century has given them a deep understanding of Saskatoon neighbourhoods and their unique needs. This experience has been beneficial as he leads a research project to better understand the changing dynamics of Saskatoon's population demographics and housing lands  more

Kingston University Researchers Launch Major Study Into How Middle Managers Experience and Manage the Speaking Up Process
LONDON, England, Feb. 4 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University researchers launch major study into how middle managers experience and manage the speaking up process Kingston University has announced the launch of a landmark two-year research project investigating how healthcare middle managers experience and manage the speaking up process in both the public and private healthcare sectors. The study, funded by The MPS Foundation and adopted by the N  more

Kyoto University Hosts Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program 2025 Winter QE/Pre-QE
KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 4 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * Kyoto University hosts Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP) 2025 Winter QE/Pre-QE On 24 January, Kyoto University hosted the 2025 Winter Qualifying Examination (QE) / Pre-QE meeting of its Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP). The event -- the 13th of its kind -- began with an address from Program-Specific Professor and Director Takao Hirajima of the KyotoU Division of Graduate Studies, who emp  more

Leiden University: Could Restricting EU Free Movement Help Tackle Brain Drain?
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 4 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Could restricting EU free movement help tackle brain drain? Helena Lysaght Eastern and Southern European countries struggle with 'brain drain' as skilled workers move to other EU Member States. Could restricting free movement be a legitimate and lawful way to address this trend? Researcher Martijn van den Brink will investigate the issue. The downside of mobility There are many advantages to free movement  more

Leiden University: D&I Symposium 2026 - 'You Can't Call Something Inclusive If It Doesn't Include Everyone'
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 4 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * D&I Symposium 2026: 'You can't call something inclusive if it doesn't include everyone' How can our university really become inclusive? This is what students and staff discussed at our annual Diversity & Inclusion symposium. 'It's moving from a have-to to a want-to' * A technical glitch is every symposium organiser's nightmare. But if one occurs, you might as well turn it to your advantage. Just as moderat  more

Moments of Entanglement: Luis Vega, Maarit Makela, Tzuyu Chen & Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen - BICCS Conference / FormAkademisk
AALTO, Finland, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Moments of Entanglement: Luis Vega, Maarit Makela, Tzuyu Chen & Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen -- BICCS Conference / FormAkademisk Vega, L.; Makela, M.; Chen, T. & Seitamaa-Hakkarainen, P. (2021). Moments of entanglement: Following the sociomaterial trajectories of an intersubjective studio practice (https://journals.oslomet.no/index.php/formakademisk/article/view/4191). FormAkademisk - research journal   more

New research reveals 'postcode lottery' for second trimester baby loss
MANCHESTER, England, Feb. 4 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New research reveals 'postcode lottery' for second trimester baby loss Summary * New study, funded by Tommy's, finds care for pregnancy loss in the second trimester varies across the UK * Care, including medication, bereavement support and interventions during subsequent pregnancies varies across the UK and Ireland * 'A clear care pathway needs to be established' to ensure equitable a  more

Newcastle University: Season of INSIGHTS Public Lectures Revealed
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Feb. 4 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * New season of INSIGHTS public lectures revealed Fake news, AI and the Hillsborough disaster are amongst the topics under discussion in the Spring season of INSIGHTS public lectures. Fantastic season A highlight of the programme will be local women's rights campaigner and 90s TV presenter Huffty McHugh, who will be discussing the inequalities faced by women, challenging stereotypes and highlighting   more

NHS faces high costs from patients seeking elective surgery abroad
CARDIFF, Wales, Feb. 4 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * NHS faces high costs from patients seeking elective surgery abroad * A new study has uncovered that the, finding that treatment costs for complications from 'medical tourism' range from PS1,058 to PS19,549 per patient. The review, conducted by Health Technology Wales in collaboration with the Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre, examined published evidence on the impact of outward medical tourism - peo  more

Nottingham experts help to improve treatment, detection and research for childhood cancer
BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 4 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham experts help to improve treatment, detection and research for childhood cancer * Experts from the University of Nottingham lead on the Government's cancer plan to prioritise childhood cancer care and improve diagnosis times for childhood cancer. The National Cancer Plan was published by the Government today on World Cancer Day (4 February). It sets out targeted actions to reduce   more

Pathological lying in teens is associated with executive function deficits, study indicates
MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 3 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Pathological lying in teens is associated with executive function deficits, study indicates * Teenagers who are pathological liars also tend to struggle with executive function deficits, such as poor memory or impulse control, researchers have found. This means practitioners may be able to consider treatments centred around executive functioning (such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Habit-Reversal T  more

Personalised cancer treatment entering a transformative phase driven by AI
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 3 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Personalised cancer treatment entering a transformative phase driven by AI * Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly accelerating the shift towards personalised cancer treatments. Ahead of World Cancer Day, an RMIT expert explains how these advances are improving treatment options and what challenges still need to be overcome. Associate Professor Jessica Holien,   more

Queen Mary Advances Strategic Partnership With Thailand
LONDON, England, Feb. 4 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary advances strategic partnership with Thailand Queen Mary University of London has strengthened its international engagement further through a new partnership with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), following a delegation visit to Bangkok in January 2026. * The visit, led by the University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, focused on how the universities could wor  more

Queen Mary Vice-Principal Speaks at QS India Summit 2026
LONDON, England, Feb. 4 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary Vice-Principal speaks at QS India Summit 2026 Dr Philippa Lloyd, Vice-Principal Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Queen Mary University of London, spoke at the QS India Summit 2026 held in Goa as part of an international senior leadership panel on the role of impactful research in nation building. 3 February 2026 Building on its reputation for fostering meaningful dialogue and partnersh  more

QUT Secures $2.7 Million in Funding Under Australian Economic Accelerator Ignite Program
BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 4 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * QUT secures $2.7 million in funding under Australian Economic Accelerator Ignite program Seven QUT research teams have secured more than $2.7 million in federal funding from the Australian Economic Accelerator Ignite program. From turning waste into next-generation batteries to protecting grapes from bushfire smoke, the projects are part of a $725 million national investment to fast-track   more

Researchers to look at why some human lives are valued as more important than others
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Feb. 4 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers to look at why some human lives are valued as more important than others * The project aims to compare and contrast Finland, the UK and Bangladesh over a four-year period to establish why some human beings are treated differently than others in practice and on paper by examining different categories of protection seekers received by those currently residing in these countries. Led   more

Royal Holloway-University of London: Briefing Paper Outlines Concerns Around TikTok Moderation Policies Political Influence, and Election Integrity
LONDON, England, Feb. 4 (TNSrpt) -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * New briefing paper outlines concerns around TikTok moderation policies political influence, and election integrity New briefing paper produced by the London Social Media Observatory (LSMO) at Royal Holloway and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) details emerging risks to democratic participation on TikTok. The LSMO and WFD brought together 45 policymakers, academics, civil soc  more

Saint Mary's University: 50 Years of the Patrick Power Library
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Feb. 4 -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news: * * * 50 years of the Patrick Power Library Story by Hansel Cook When the Burke Building was completed in 1965, it was designed to serve as the long-term home of the University Library. But just ten years later, the space was already considered obsolete - too small to accommodate the library's growing collection and increasing student population. The 1960s and early 1970s were a period of unprecedented growth  more

StFX announces 2026 Social Entrepreneurship Fund winner at Impact X Summit
ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Feb. 4 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX announces 2026 Social Entrepreneurship Fund winner at Impact X Summit * St. Francis Xavier University celebrated student innovation and environmental leadership as third year Gerald Schwartz School of Business student Jona White from Vancouver, BC was announced as the 2026 recipient of the Social Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) during the annual Impact X Summit. The Social Entrepreneurship Fu  more

Study sheds new light on sight-threatening arthritis in children
LONDON, England, Feb. 3 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Study sheds new light on sight-threatening arthritis in children * A team led by UCL researchers with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and Moorfields Eye Hospital, found B cells-alongside T cells-play a key role in arthritis-related eye disease (JIA uveitis), a condition that can cause long-term vision loss in children. The study, funded by the Medical Research Foundation, Moorfields Eye Charity, A  more

Teesside University Research Team Focus on Transport Inequality
MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Feb. 4 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Teesside University research team focus on transport inequality A call has been sounded for people to share their experiences travelling around the Tees Valley for work, education or training as part of a new in-depth study. * The study, commissioned by Tees Valley Combined Authority and led by Teesside University researchers, aims to explore how people use and access transport systems in the regi  more

The UAB develops an early screening test to evaluate risk of exposure to micro- and nanoplastics in the workplace
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 4 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB develops an early screening test to evaluate risk of exposure to micro- and nanoplastics in the workplace * A research team from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) has developed a diagnostic test based on biomarkers for better protection against exposure to micro- and nanoplastics (MNPLs). The tool evaluates health risks faster, in a more scalable and efficient way than curren  more

UEA to Receive Share of 15 Million Pounds Funding Boost for Region
NORWICH, England, Feb. 4 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * UEA to receive share of 15 million pounds funding boost for region University of East Anglia researchers have been awarded a share of pound sterling15.3 million to tackle real-world health and care challenges across the region and beyond. The funding comes from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) - and is part of a wider pound sterling157 million investment over five years across  more

UniSQ Awarded More Than $2 Million in AEA Ignite Grants
TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Feb. 4 -- The University of Southern Queensland issued the following news: * * * UniSQ awarded more than $2 million in AEA Ignite grants Griffith Thomas University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers are driving a range of groundbreaking innovations set to power smarter drones, safer space missions, and more productive construction sites. The University secured more than $2 million in the latest round of Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite program to h  more

University of Bayreuth: Not All Microplastics Are the Same
BAYREUTH, Germany, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Not All Microplastics Are the Same Researchers led by Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1357 Microplastics at the University of Bayreuth have overturned a common scientific assumption in a new study: microplastic particles do not all exhibit similar transport behaviour regardless of their shape. Instead, microplastics behave differently in aquatic environments depending on whether they   more

University of Birmingham: Network Launched to Advance Knowledge of Healthier Indoor Environments
BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 4 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * New Network launched to advance knowledge of healthier indoor environments Funded by EPSRC, BreatHE IN will focus on improvements to the built environment in both existing and new buildings. * Led by Dr Bruno Fraga, Professor Christian Pfrang and Dr Suzanne Bartington at the University of Birmingham, with Professor Sonia Antoranz Contera, University of Oxford and Professor Zhiwen Luo, Cardiff Univer  more

University of Birmingham: Researchers Announce Prestigious Policy and Parliamentary Placements
BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 4 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Researchers announce prestigious policy and parliamentary placements Two researchers from the University of Birmingham have been selected for highly competitive national policy and parliamentary programmes. * Eleanor Watson, a PhD Researcher has been awarded a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Policy Internship. Eleanor's doctoral research explores suicide prevention following domestic abuse within   more

University of Melbourne: Professor Graeme Clark Awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 4 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Professor Graeme Clark awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering University of Melbourne Laureate Professor Graeme Clark AC has been awarded the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. The prize was announced by Lord Patrick Vallance, Chair of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Foundation, at the Science Museum in London on 3 February. Professor Clark pioneered one of Australia's great  more

University of New South Wales: 'Cause for Alarm' - Hospitalizations and Deaths From GHB Rising
SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * 'Cause for alarm': hospitalisations and deaths from GHB rising The party and date-rape drug known as 'G', 'juice' and 'fantasy' has a low overdose threshold - and use in Australia is on the rise. Deaths related to GHB - a central nervous system depressant called 'gamma-hydroxybutyrate' - have increased tenfold since 2013, says an Australian-first study from the National Drug and Alcohol R  more

University of Portsmouth Students Help Shape Future of Ryde Marina
PORTSMOUTH, England, Feb. 4 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * University of Portsmouth students help shape future of Ryde Marina Students have spent the past three years helping Ryde Town Council tackle real-world challenges, with their latest research offering a detailed and practical roadmap for attracting more visitors to Ryde Marina. * University of Portsmouth students have spent the past three years helping Ryde Town Council tackle real-world challenges,   more

University of Portsmouth: Students and Businesses Celebrate a Year of Collaboration
PORTSMOUTH, England, Feb. 4 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Students and businesses celebrate a year of collaboration Students, staff and business leaders gathered in Portsmouth last week to celebrate a successful year of partnership which has seen university students tackle real challenges facing local and regional organisations. * Students, staff and business leaders gathered in Portsmouth last week to celebrate a successful year of partnership which has s  more

University of Technology Sydney: China's Literary Star Had 19 Jobs Before 'Writer' - Including Bike Courier and Bakery Apprentice
SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 4 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary by Wanning Sun to The Conversation: * * * China's new literary star had 19 jobs before 'writer' - including bike courier and bakery apprentice Delivering parcels is just one of the 19 different jobs Hu Anyan cycles through over 20 years, as tracked in his Chinese bestseller I Deliver Parcels in Beijing. He also tries his luck working as a convenience-store clerk, a cleaner and in a bike shop, a wa  more

University of Tubingen: Valuable Information About Life in Europe's Stone Age From the Vogelherd Cave
TUBINGEN, Germany, Feb. 4 -- The University of Tubingen issued the following news release: * * * Valuable new information about life in Europe's Stone Age from the Vogelherd Cave Tubingen Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology Prize for Benjamin Schurch * The 28th Tubingen Prize for Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology goes to Dr. Benjamin Schurch of the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU). He will receive the award on 5 February 2026 at Hohentubingen Castle. The University of Tubinge  more

University's simulation pioneer shortlisted for St David Award
SWANSEA, Wales, Feb. 4 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * University's simulation pioneer shortlisted for St David Award * The St David Awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales and abroad. Professor Joanne Davies, founding director of Swansea University's Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre (SUSIM) has been nominated for the innovation, science and technology award for her national and international caree  more

Western Helps Drive National Defense Research With New International Partnership
LONDON, Canada, Feb. 4 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western helps drive national defence research with new international partnership TKMS to work with Western on dual-use research By Megan Stacey As Canada considers a major investment in new Navy submarines, Western University is partnering with the world's largest non nuclear submarine builder to advance defence research and strengthen Canadian sovereignty. The university recently signed a memorandum of understan  more

York University: ONCAT Advances Learner Mobility and Helps Protect Ontario by Making It Easier for Learners to Earn Postsecondary Credentials and Transition to the Labour Market
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 4 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * ONCAT advances learner mobility and helps protect Ontario by making it easier for learners to earn postsecondary credentials and transition to the labour market Investment will help Ontario's postsecondary institutions empower learners to pivot in different directions and accelerate their transitions to new careers * Hon. Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, ann  more

Young adults with psychotic-like experiences have 'older-looking brains'
CARDIFF, Wales, Feb. 4 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Young adults with psychotic-like experiences have 'older-looking brains' * Young adults reporting psychotic experiences have older-looking brains, finds new research by an international team. Researchers from the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain, the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre and University College London used brain imaging studies to uncover how psychotic experiences, such as brief hallu  more