BRISBANE, Australia, March 3 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Australians face misinformation online daily: QUT study Australians routinely encounter misinformation in their everyday online lives, and it's not just limited to politics or pandemics, according to new research in collaboration with QUT's Digital Media Research Centre. The study, Everyday encounters with misinformation online: examining sources, topics and modes, has just been   more

BRISTOL, England, March 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol part of new PS50m consortium tackling one of UK's biggest killers * CVD contributes to more than 170,000 deaths annually but does not affect everyone equally. Higher risk groups include ethnic minority communities and people living in deprived communities*. The NIHR Cardiovascular Disease Inequalities Challenge Consortium, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF), will focu  more

KUOPIO, Finland, March 3 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Maria Gotkiewicz, MSc, 13 March 2026: New insight on the interaction of microglia cells with amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease * The doctoral dissertation in the field of Neuropathology will be examined at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kuopio Campus. The public examination will be streamed online. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to stu  more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, March 3 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Britney Benoit: Better beginnings for babies and families * Research X'cellence: Our StFX community leveraging expertise on today's most pressing challenges. At StFX, innovative research and creative activity are benefiting our communities, addressing some of today's most pressing challenges. Research X'cellence shines a spotlight on members of our inspiring educational community and the im  more

BATHURST, Australia, March 3 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * Exercise could play crucial role in endometriosis symptom management * A Charles Sturt academic is continuing her research to investigate the positive influence that evidence-informed exercise can have on endometriosis symptom management. * Charles Sturt academic conducts research on benefits and effects of exercise on women with endometriosis * The study is designed to explore interventions t  more

BRISBANE, Australia, March 3 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Scholarship supports QUT researcher's mission to improve eating disorder care PhD candidate Copeland Winten, a Queensland-based clinical dietitian and QUT psychology researcher, has been awarded a prestigious 2026 Fulbright Scholarship, recognising her impactful work in taking a multidisciplinary approach to eating disorder treatment. Ms Winten's clinical practice has long focus  more

BRISTOL, England, March 3 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could cut risk of major heart complications after heart attack, study finds * Published in Nature Communications today [3 March], the research suggests that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could offer a promising new therapeutic approach for improving heart attack recovery. Previous studies have shown that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can lower the risk of serious heart problems, reg  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, March 3 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * AI technology detects real-time koala crossing in first for field A prototype artificial intelligence-powered camera incorporated into an intelligent road sign has successfully detected and recorded a koala crossing a road in real-time on the Redlands Coast, marking the first time this technology has been proven in the field. This development expands on previous research led by Griffith University that bu  more

BATH, England, March 3 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Hairdressers could be a secret weapon in tackling climate change, new research finds * Hairdressers across the UK are emerging as powerful, under-recognised influencers in tackling climate change, according to new research from academics at the University of Bath's Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST), and the Universities of Cardiff, Oxford and Southampton. The study, published in Huma  more

NEWPORT, England, March 3 (TNSjou) -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * International coffee research project set to boost plants and producers Coffee lovers can relax knowing new ways to support plants and producers in Africa are being found - thanks to research funded by Harper Adams University. The global coffee industry is worth around 100 billion dollars each year, and of crucial importance to small farmers as well as the millions who start their day with a cup -   more

HEIDELBERG, Germany, March 3 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * A "Plug" for Light-Controlled Chips How Heidelberg scientists address photonic processors * Addressing a photonic microchip that is driven by light just as easily as electronic components via a "plug", rather than by expending extensive experimental effort: this vision has now been realized by physicists and chemists at Heidelberg University. Their development could serve as the basis for  more

HEIDELBERG, Germany, March 3 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * DFG Funds Research Project in Galactic Archaeology Heidelberg astrophysicists develop novel algorithms to reconstruct the formation history and "growth" of the Milky Way * To reconstruct the formation history and "growth" of the Milky Way using novel methods in computational astrophysics, Dr Tobias Buck and Dr William Oliver are receiving funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG). The two   more

HONG KONG, March 3 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Launches Strategic Positioning in Shanghai, Celebrating 115 Years of Excellence * The University of Hong Kong (HKU) concluded its HKU@Shanghai event series from 28 February to 1 March 2026, celebrating the University's 115th anniversary and the grand opening of its strategic Shanghai bases. Mr C Y Leung, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conferen  more

HONG KONG, March 3 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed big data studies show benefits of using statins to control cholesterol levels * A multidisciplinary team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has conducted a series of landmark studies demonstrating that statins can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) without increasing the incidence of major adverse events. These studies were conducted in several   more

MANCHESTER, England, March 3 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * How loud is clean energy? Manchester-led study explores potential impact of underwater noise from tidal energy * The University of Manchester will lead a new research project to understand how noise generated by tidal-stream turbines travels through the marine environment and how it may affect marine life, supporting the responsible commercial scaling of tidal energy. As the UK prepares fo  more

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 3 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * How male rape myths stop some victims of sexual assault from getting justice - new study * Are juries really impartial? Or is it the beliefs and attitudes they bring to trial that leads them to vote guilty or not? These questions are particularly important when it comes to the influence that rape myths may have on juror and judicial decision-making in sexual offence trials. Rape myths are wid  more

TORONTO, Ontario, March 3 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * How much difference does being mentally sharp make? About 40 more minutes of work per day * A new University of Toronto Scarborough study finds that feeling mentally sharp can translate into a productivity boost that is equivalent to about 40 extra minutes of work each day. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, followed participants over a 12-week period and found that day-to-day fluctua  more

BARCELONA, Spain, March 3 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Implementing selective immigration and import policies could counter the rise in populism * A study involving the UAB has analysed the effect of foreign trade and immigration on the success of both right- and left-wing populist parties. The analysis reveals how the importation of products that require low-skilled labour plays a key role in the rise of both types of populism, while immigration  more

LEEDS, England, March 3 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * International Circular Fashion Week Conference & Oxfam Pop-Up Bring Two Days of Sustainable Style to Leeds Beckett University * Taking place at The Rose Bowl Atrium on 16-17 March 2026, the International Circular Fashion Week Conference and a student-led Oxfam Pop-Up will run side by side, creating a dynamic programme of talks, exhibitions, workshops, live performance and retail experiences. Organised coll  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 3 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Iron deficiency blocks the growth of young pancreatic cells, according to a team led by VUB researchers Implications for the treatment of diabetes * An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Free University of Brussels (VUB) and UZ Brussel, has made a major breakthrough in the study of how our bodies maintain healthy blood sugar levels. In a new study, they   more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 3 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Judith van de Kamp on global cooperation in medical education * Each day in the Open Education Week (March 2-6, 2026), the University Library showcases an Open Education initiative. Today you read how Judith van de Kamp approaches open education. She is a lecturer and researcher in Global Health education at the Faculty of Medical Sciences and University College Utrecht. She teaches on health differences  more

WATERLOO, Ontario, March 3 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: * * * Laurier study finds mothers of autistic children earn 66 cents for each dollar fathers earn New research from Wilfrid Laurier University found that, on average, mothers of autistic children in Ontario earn only 66 per cent of what fathers earn in the same households. This is notably lower than the 2024 Canadian census figure indicating women earn 89 cents for every dollar earned by men. "We know  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 3 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Little Foot gets a virtual facelift * Digital reconstruction of iconic fossil reveals unexpected similarities with Ethiopian specimens, contributing to debates on early hominin relationships. A new digital reconstruction of the face of the 3.67-million-year-old Australopithecus fossil, Little Foot, provides new insight into the evolution of the human face. The new findings, publish  more

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, March 3 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * LUMC receives tens of millions for research into new stem cell-based treatments Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), as a partner in the reNEW consortium, is once again receiving tens of millions of euros for research into new treatments based on stem cells. The collaboration will receive a total of Euros150 million to develop new therapies in regenerative medicine. The grant, which is provided by the   more

FALMOUTH, England, March 3 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * Meet the stars of our 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus * Our hot-off-the-press 2027 undergraduate prospectus puts our talented students and graduates front and centre. Through a series of eleven spotlights exploring innovative projects and creative careers, and four different cover designs, each showcasing work created by our graduates and students, meet the stars of our 2027 undergraduate prospectus. Cover s  more

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 2 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Natural textile fibres, such as cotton, present in lake sediments for over a century * The study, led by Dr Thomas Stanton at Loughborough University's Department of Geography and Environment, saw researchers recover textile fibres from a 150-year sediment record from Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire, UK. Lying less than 3 miles from the historic mill town of Leek, once a centre of the country's t  more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, March 2 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * New book by StFX's Dr. Opal Man-Ching Leung explores evolving global cannabis industry * The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing and most complex emerging industries. Dr. Opal Man-Ching Leung, a management professor in StFX's Gerald Schwartz School of Business, is helping readers make sense of this rapidly changing landscape. Her new book, Guide to the Cannabis Industry, is now avai  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 3 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New research looks at how to improve maternity care and support for survivors of modern slavery * A new research project explores what support and care women affected by modern slavery need during maternity and how this could be provided. The project - Building a safe space: Optimising maternity care for survivors of modern slavery \- was led by researchers from the School of Health Scienc  more

GEELONG, Australia, March 3 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Peanut butter helps build muscle power in older adults, study shows * Eating peanut butter every day has been shown to boost muscle health in older Australians, new research has found. A world first clinical trial by researchers at Deakin University's Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) found that participants who ate a heaped tablespoon of natural peanut butter daily for six months g  more

HONG KONG, March 3 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU launches next-generation ophthalmic AI clinical co-pilot system, driving innovation in clinical-grade intelligent decision support platforms * With the accelerating trend of population ageing and a growing shortage of specialist doctors, enhancing the efficiency and consistency of ophthalmic diagnosis has become a critical challenge for global healthcare systems. A research team of The H  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 3 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Prof Frances Mair to co-lead new UK-wide cardiovascular disease consortium * Researchers from across the UK will come together to form a ground-breaking new research consortium focused on tackling inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD). The NIHR is investing PS50m into supporting a new Cardiovascular Disease Inequalities Challenge Consortium. CVD contributes to a quarter of all deaths in the UK  more

BRISBANE, Australia, March 4 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * $2 million project aims to enhance Australia's citrus industry QUT Professor Peter Prentis will lead a $2.2 million study to investigate the genetic basis of several traits, including disease resistance and plant growth habits in citrus to improve the industry's viability and competitiveness. QUT researchers will work with members of the CRC Future Food Systems and Superior Production PT  more

BRISBANE, Australia, March 4 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Rapid, low-cost, saliva diagnostic tool for common cancers QUT researchers have developed a simple one-hour saliva test for a protein biomarker that has been linked with oral, colon and pancreatic cancers. * New technique could be point-of-care screening to identify and treat cancer early * The S100P biomarker linked to oral, colon, prostate, and pancreatic cancer * Low-cost  more

GUILFORD, England, March 3 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Share of PS50m coming to Surrey to help tackle inequalities in cardiovascular disease * People in the most deprived parts of the UK are 1.6 times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease - and researchers at the University of Surrey have joined a national consortium to help address this. Women, ethnic minority communities and people living with mental health conditions also face worse outcome  more

SWANSEA, Wales, March 3 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea scientist's PS1m award to expand understanding of antimatter * Dr Christopher Baker, from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, was selected by the Leverhulme Trust to receive a prestigious Research Leadership Award which is given to talented early career scholars who need to build a team to help them tackle a distinctive research problem. The scheme aims to create an opportunity for them to de  more

MANCHESTER, England, March 3 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Talking therapy trial for self-harming young people launches * A new clinical trial co-led by University of Manchester researchers has launched exploring the potential of a talking therapy known as cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) for young people aged 13-17 who experience difficulties with self-harm. The RELATE-YP trial is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 3 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * The project that's remapping migration in urban Africa * And with it, a glimpse into the world's future cities. The population of African cities is expected to double to 1.4 billion people by 2050, with much of this growth being driven by those arriving from elsewhere. Yet the way planners and policy-makers talk about these spaces -using words like failure, ungoverned, and problemat  more

BARCELONA, Spain, March 2 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB opens its ninth "Thesis in 4 Minutes" call to bring PhD research closer to society * From 2 to 16 March the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona's Doctoral School opens its "Thesis in 4 Minutes" 2026 call, a competition in which PhD candidates are challenged to explain their research in just four minutes using accessible language. The final competition will take place on 12 May at the Be  more

MACAU, China, March 3 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM chair professor gives talk on frontiers of microelectronic engineering * The University of Macau (UM) held a talk titled 'The Frontiers of Microelectronic Engineering over the Next Decade' today (3 March) as part of its University Lecture Series. Mak Pui In, chair professor in the UM Faculty of Science and Technology and director of the State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, discussed in depth  more

SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 3 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * University holds science and engineering family event in run-up to hosting British Science Festival 2026 * Take part in hands-on science activities and go behind the scenes in high-tech research facilities at the University of Southampton's annual science festival this month. The family-friendly Science and Engineering Day, with more than 140 activities, workshops, live shows and talks to explor  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 4 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Australian consortium to develop quantum biotechnology platform to transform Alzheimer's treatment discovery A University of Melbourne industry collaboration has been awarded $2.1 million by the Australian Government to build a quantum-enabled platform to support faster discovery and development of therapies for neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's. The University has formed a consortium wit  more

HOBART, Australia, March 4 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Backing stem cell science to unlock multiple sclerosis treatment targets A research team from Menzies Institute for Medical Research has received $397,626 in funding from MS Australia to investigate new ways to slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The project, led by Professor Kaylene Young, will explore ways of improving blood flow to the brain, to help protect nerve cells and reduce disabi  more

HOBART, Australia, March 4 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Fulbright scholarships fostering exchange of ideas Globally significant ocean and polar governance research will be exchanged across continents thanks to the prestigious 2026-2027 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards announced this week. University of Tasmania polar law expert, Professor Jeff McGee, will be heading to the USA to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the polar south, while Univer  more

HOBART, Australia, March 3 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Increasing capacity for dairy research in Tasmania Dairy research in Tasmania has been boosted, with new infrastructure at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's Dairy Research Facility enabling large-scale trials to reduce methane emissions while maintaining farm productivity and profitability. A new supplementary feed facility has been installed at TIA's Dairy Research Facility at Elliott on Tasmani  more

SYDNEY, Australia, March 4 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * 'Mini hearts' show COVID-19 virus directly infects heart tissue The virus that causes COVID 19 can directly infect heart tissue, new research shows. * Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the Centenary Institute have developed a human heart cell model demonstrating that the virus that causes COVID 19 (SARS-CoV-2) can directly infect heart tissue, providing new insight  more

SYDNEY, Australia, March 4 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Burning issues in the use of hi-vis Authored by: Elizabeth Humphrys, Jesse Adams Stein and Bettina Frankham Hi-vis garments are increasingly being used as uniforms, often regardless of whether visibility is a safety issue. The irony is that the proliferation of poor-quality gear is itself posing a work health and safety risk. Complaints have emerged that the new Australia Post uniform is causi  more

SYDNEY, Australia, March 4 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Moving from 'cultural diversity' to anti-racism Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Lead- Diversity & Anti-Racism, UTS Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion Written by Dr Elaine Laforteza Over the past year Australia has been confronted with deeply disturbing reminders of the harm that racism drives and enables. The tragic antisemitic attack at Bondi in December, the rise in Islamophobic incident  more

COVENTRY, England, March 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick brings interactive science and experiments to Coventry's young people * On Thursday 19 February, young people from across Coventry had the opportunity to explore science, technology, and digital innovation when the University of Warwick hosted 'Science Night!' at Cheylesmore Community Centre. The event welcomed over 140 young people and families, giving local 11-17 year ol  more

COVENTRY, England, March 3 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick launches "Set the Pace" campaign to raise PS250m to tackle global challenges * Rooted in Warwick's bold, unconventional spirit, Set the Pace aims to raise an initial PS250 million and generate 20,000 acts of volunteering by 2030, motivating the global Warwick community to drive positive change. The campaign has people at its heart. Set the Pace will help invest in people -  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, March 3 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI creates new undergraduate program in Indigenous Studies * The University of Prince Edward Island has taken another step forward on its journey of reconciliation by creating a new undergraduate major in Indigenous Studies. The major in Indigenous Studies, which will be offered by the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IK  more

MUNICH, Germany, March 3 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Urban trees can absorb more CO2 than cars emit during summer * Climate impact of urban vegetation visible in detail for the first time How much carbon dioxide do parks and individual trees in cities absorb, and how much do they release? To answer this question, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a high-resolution CO2 biogenic flux model. Their findings show th  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, March 4 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Wollongong academic secures Fulbright for international cybersecurity research US partnership coincides with Montana State University professor joining UOW as Scholar in Residence * A University of Wollongong cybersecurity leader will take his expertise to the United States under a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award in 2026, as UOW simultaneously prepares to host a leading American polic  more