UPPSALA, Sweden, Feb. 13 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * 11 genetic variants affect gut microbiome * In two new studies on 28,000 individuals, researchers are able to show that genetic variants in 11 regions of the human genome have a clear influence on which bacteria are in the gut and what they do there. Only two genetic regions were previously known. Some of the new genetic variants can be linked to an increased risk of gluten intolerance, haemorrhoids and c  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Feb. 13 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * A unique eye surgery with stem cells * Using stem cells to repair the cornea. One remarkable eye surgery was performed last week by ophthalmologist Mor Dickman and his team at UMC Utrecht. The patient had severe damage to the cornea and received a unique treatment with stem cells. This can restore the eye surface and improve vision. "Corneal damage has an enormous impact on patient daily life," says Mo  more

AALTO, Finland, Feb. 13 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * The Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded grants for science and art A total of 15 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants * In February 2026, the Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded grants for science and art to 15 individuals or groups affiliated with Aalto University. Most of the grants were full-year working grants. Many of the grants are allocated for doctoral dissertation work. Amo  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 13 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * AI more creative than most - but not all - humans: Study * Large language models like ChatGPT-4 score higher in creativity than the average person but trail highly creative individuals by a significant margin, according to a new study co-authored by Jay Olson, a postdoctoral fellow in the department of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Researchers compared LLMs a  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Climate policy support linked to emotions - study New ARU research finds 'fear' predicts increased support, but 'dread' sees it fall * New research has found that we are more likely to back policies aimed at tackling climate change when we feel fearful - but feelings of dread make us less likely to support such policies. Published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, the study is the first   more

CAMBRIDGE, England, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Young carers falling behind by end of primary school First national study of its kind identifies gaps in attainment and school attendance * New research has found that children in England with caring responsibilities are 35% less likely than their peers to reach the expected standard for reading, writing and maths by the end of primary school. The study is a collaboration between researchers f  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Archaeologist behind First Australians occupation record joins Griffith backed by key philanthropic appointment Rock Art Australia, a leading philanthropic organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing research into Australia's rock art heritage, has appointed Professor Chris Clarkson as the Rock Art Australia Professorial Chair in Rock Art and Archaeology at Griffith University. The appointm  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 13 (TNSrpt) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University research showing how migration from India is bringing economic benefits to the UK * An Aston University white paper explores how migration from India is bringing widespread benefits in numerous sectors * Paper reviews how Britain has maintained deep and enduring ties with the Commonwealth * The white paper aims to inform policymakers, health and social care leaders among others. * A  more

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 13 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Better understanding cancer drugs - Leiden spin-off Omivera receives seed investment How do you know if a drug will actually work? The Leiden-based spin-off Omivera is developing a new technology that could provide clearer answers. The young company received a seed investment from the investment fund UNIIQ to support its development. Omivera is creating a new technology for drug research called CellEKT. Us  more

CARDIFF, Wales, Feb. 12 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Cardiff University facilities: your innovation partner * Cardiff University is proud to premiere a new series of short films which highlights nine of our innovation facilities which are available for industry hire and collaboration. As Wales' foremost research university, we are committed to connecting industry partners with our world-leading expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and thriving innovation ecosystem   more

COVENTRY, England, Feb. 13 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Cleaner solar manufacturing could cut global emissions by eight billion tonnes * Manufacturing next-generation solar panels could cut global carbon emissions by up to 8.2 billion tonnes by 2035, finds a new international study by researchers from the University of Warwick and Northumbria, Birmingham, and Oxford Universities. Solar panels, known scientifically as photovoltaics (PV), convert sunl  more

BRISTOL, England, Feb. 13 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Determined student completes PhD after severe brain injury set back * EmmaLucy Cole, from Taunton, had just completed the second year of her doctorate in English Literature when she had the accident whilst on an organised motorcycling tour in Iceland. The injury left her with post-concussion syndrome which resulted in migraines, fatigue, nausea, dizziness and memory-loss and forced her to take a y  more

BRISTOL, England, Feb. 13 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Fossil evidence reveals how grey wolves adapt diets to climate change * The study, led by the University of Bristol in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, and published in Ecology Letters has implications for wolf conservation across Europe and beyond. Researchers compared the teeth of grey wolves from three different time periods using a method known as Dental Microwear Texture Analy  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, Feb. 13 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Capturing 50 years of 4ZZZ Cultural hub, alternative news source, platform for independent music and training ground for broadcasters and activists, Brisbane's iconic community radio station 4ZZZ has just turned 50 years old and its colourful evolution has been chronicled in a new book. Drawing on archival material, interviews with volunteers and staff, and rare audio recordings, People Powered Radio: Fift  more

HONG KONG, Feb. 13 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Laboratory for Space Research to Host APRIM2026 Positioning Hong Kong as an Asia-Pacific Astronomy Hub * In a landmark development for the region's scientific community, Hong Kong has been selected to host the Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM) for the first time. Dubbed the "The Olympics of Astrophysics and Space Science", this prestigious event will take place from May 4 to 8, 2026, at the  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 13 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Joint study by Aston University and University Hospital of Rome Tor Vergata reveals effective leadership practices by hospital head nurses improves patient care * Study analysed more than 2,300 nurses working across 158 hospital wards in Italy * Wards led by head nurses perceived as ethical leaders recorded fewer patient falls and lower mortality rates * Ethical leadership is associated with lower nurse work  more

KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 13 -- Kyoto University issued the following news: * * * 18th Tachibana Award for Outstanding Women Researchers: winners and award ceremony announced The Kyoto University Tachibana Award for Outstanding Women Researchers was established in 2008 to recognize exceptional achievements by the institution's early-career women researchers. The University is pleased to announce that it has selected the winners of the 18th Tachibana Award and Honorable Mention Award and will hold a  more

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * DNA study reveals remarkable stability in prehistoric Low Countries populations For thousands of years, the prehistoric communities of the Low Countries followed their own path compared with the rest of Europe. This unique region later played a key role in major European shifts. An international research team has now published these findings in Nature. While large-scale migrations and rapid geneti  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * New HEPI report explores the City St George's merger * A new HEPI report, 'We believe this is the way to do it': Exploring the City St George's Merger (HEPI Report 197), offers a detailed examination of the UK's most significant university merger in more than a decade, drawing out practical recommendations for sector leaders considering similar structural reforms. Based on in-depth   more

LIVERPOOL, England, Feb. 13 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * New MSc in Wildlife Health and Conservation launched in partnership with Chester Zoo * The University of Liverpool has launched a new MSc in Wildlife Health and Conservation, offering students the opportunity to develop the specialist skills needed to protect wildlife populations and support global biodiversity. The programme is led by renowned academics from Liverpool's Institute of Infect  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 13 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * New partnership with global accelerator, The Gain * The partnership establishes a two-way, venture-backed bridge connecting Bengaluru-based founders to Australian capital and markets, while supporting Australian startups with a structured soft-landing into India's investment and industry ecosystem. The collaboration reflects La Trobe University's approach to global innovation moving beyond researc  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 12 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Plants retain a 'genetic memory' of past population crashes, study shows * Researchers at McGill University and the United States Forest Service have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity. Because genetic diversity helps species adapt to climate change, disease and other stre  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary research results in changes to NHS guidelines Thousands of people with advanced bladder cancer across the UK can now receive three rather than six chemotherapy cycles following research by Queen Mary University of London which has led to a change to NHS treatment guidelines. For people with the condition, this means fewer toxic side effects and a better quality of life during treat  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Sea turtles are nesting earlier - but producing fewer eggs, less often: new research Climate change is reshaping life on Earth at an unprecedented pace. Across the globe, species are shifting their ranges, altering migration routes and breeding earlier in the year in response to rising temperatures. But while some of these changes appear adaptive, scientists are increasingly finding that hidd  more

UPPSALA, Sweden, Feb. 13 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers want to change the way we warn about natural disasters * With extreme weather events, fires and floods growing increasingly common, general warnings are no longer adequate. Researchers at Uppsala University, in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization and others, now call for change - from mass mailings to personalised warnings that actually persuade people to act. Every year  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, Feb. 13 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU earns dual honours as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada and B.C. * We're proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of BC's Top 100 Employers for 2026. These acknowledgements reflect the contributions of every member of our community. SFU is committed to advancing opportunities that foster an environment where people can do their best work. "My goal is to shape and eleva  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 13 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Sona -- good call on skills system, now let's see action * Boost to mandatory grant aimed at enhancing workplace training. Professor Stephanie Allais, Research Chair of Skills Development and Professor of Education at the Centre for Researching Education and Labour, says President Cyril Ramaphosa made a decisive call on the skills levy system Thursday. The skills levy and sector ed  more

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Spain leads global research on AI and journalism * According to an analysis carried out by the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and the CEU Abat Oliba University, Spain leads the world in research on the relationship between AI and journalism. Most academic studies treat AI as a promising innovation, and pay little attention to its impact on the environment and the Global South, among other   more

SWANSEA, Wales, Feb. 13 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea researchers help strengthen cybersecurity across semiconductor supply chain * Cybersecurity risks within the semiconductor supply chain continue to increase, posing threats to cyber resilience, intellectual property (IP) protection, and product security. As the sector expands, addressing these vulnerabilities has become a priority for governments and industry worldwide. To support this challenge, SEMI's   more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 13 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * SWEAT Africa 2026 * Positioning Africa at the centre of global innovation, investment and collaboration. SWEAT Africa takes place from 13-14 February 2026. Africa's first experiential start-up and venture festival, uniting entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment, launches in just a few weeks. Hosted at the Bertha Retreat between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, SWEAT Africa brings   more

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Feb. 13 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Teesside University to host 10th International Visual Methods Conference (IVMC27) in 2027 A major international conference exploring how visual media can be best utilised to engage people in research and forge connections between people and places is to be hosted by Teesside University. * The 10th International Visual Methods Conference (IVMC27) will be coming to Middlesbrough, home of Teesside   more

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB takes part in La Conversa, the new popular science platform in Catalan * The international science dissemination platform The Conversation has incorporated Catalan into its global network, launched by the Vives Network of Universities, with the involvement of the UAB and 16 other universities and institutions. The UAB is participating, together with sixteen other universities and in  more

BOCHUM, Germany, Feb. 13 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * How Psychedelic Drugs Affect the Brain * Research findings reinforce new approaches in psychology, using psychedelic substances under medical supervision to treat certain clinical conditions. Psychedelic substances are increasingly being used under medical supervision to treat anxiety disorders and depression. However, the mechanisms by which these substances influence our perception and consciousn  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 13 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham and Birmingham Royal Ballet announce strategic partnership Partnership agreement will strengthen global advocacy and opportunities in the arts, education and research for both organisations. * The University of Birmingham and Birmingham Royal Ballet have announced a new strategic partnership, formalising more than two decades of collaboration between two of the city's leadi  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Circular link between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis revealed in new study Association between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis is long established, but which comes first has long been debated by scientists. * Researchers have uncovered compelling evidence of a two-way relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis (gum disease), showing that treating gum dise  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Drugs identified that could help prevent delirium after surgery Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford found that some drugs could halve the relative risk of post-surgery delirium. * A new study from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, has found that several commonly used drugs could significantly reduce the risk of delirium in   more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Pancreatic cancer cell atlas highlights why many promising treatments fail Most detailed spatial map reveals local environment role driving basal cell development, and discovers intermediate tumour subtypes * The most detailed atlas of tumour cells from the deadliest form of pancreatic cancer has been developed by an international team of researchers, and the findings uncover how tumour ce  more

BOLTON, England, Feb. 9 -- The University of Bolton issued the following news: * * * University forges international links with Turkish university The University hosted a senior delegation from Istanbul Kent University, Turkey, as part of our commitment to strengthening international partnerships. Discussions focused collaborative opportunities which included progression and articulation agreements, Erasmus projects, joint research outputs, and future Transnational Education (TNE) opportunit  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Why satisfied streaming users are hitting cancel New research has revealed early warning signs behind streaming subscription cancellations * Study reveals that streaming users cancel subscriptions when they feel the service is less valuable. * Despite satisfaction with the subscription, content fatigue lowers users' expectations of future enjoyment. * Platforms could reduce cancellation  more

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Feb. 13 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * University of Saskatchewan finalists named for McCall MacBain Scholarship * Established with a $200-million gift in 2019, the McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada's largest leadership-based scholarships for master's and professional studies. More than 700 Canadians applied, and 151 advanced to a first round of interviews in November. The top 53 Canadians will attend the final round o  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 13 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * UTS has released an academic implementation plan that confirms changes announced in November 2025 to support the university to become financially sustainable so that we can continue to invest in our students and research that benefits the community. The changes have been shaped by and reflect the ideas and suggestions provided by staff during extensive consultation and help the university achiev  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 13 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW launches Progress Partners to accelerate system-wide impact Julia Holman The University has officially launched an ambitious new project to address some of society's most pressing problems. A wicked problem usually requires a complex solution, and overnight UNSW Sydney took a major step forward in addressing deep-rooted and systemic challenges. Announcing the launch of Progress Partners, U  more

MANCHESTER, England, Feb. 13 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * What the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina means for businesses today * Written by: Joe Stafford When Hurricane Katrina struck the USA in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later, new research from The University of Manchester has found that Katrina left another, less visible legacy long after the storm clouds h  more