MUNICH, Germany, March 19 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * "The German health care system requires especially robust evidence" * Prof. Leonie Sundmacher on the role of research in health policy Leonie Sundmacher is Professor of Health Economics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and serves on several scientific advisory bodies to the German federal government, including the German Advisory Council on Health and Care. In this interview, she tal  more

BATH, England, March 20 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * "Unleash the West of England to power up UK growth" - The Brunel Centre publishes Economic Audit * * The Brunel Centre, a new research and insight hub, releases Strategic Economic Audit of the West of England * The region is England's most productive Combined Authority area outside London * The West of England has a highly educated and skilled workforce, globally competitive universities and   more

HELSINKI, Finland, March 19 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Artificial intelligence builds more sustainable cities * Could AI slow down climate change? To anyone who has been following recent discussions, the idea sounds strange. The water and energy consumed by generative AI would seem more likely to exacerbate than alleviate climate problems. Yet AI may also have a part to play in building a more sustainable future. Professor of Computer Science Lau  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 19 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Call for Papers: Machine Learning for Healthcare (MLHC) 2026 * The Machine Learning for Healthcare Conference (MLHC) invites submissions for its 2026 edition, taking place August 12-14, 2026 in Baltimore, USA. MLHC focuses on generalizable insights about machine learning in healthcare, bringing together machine learning researchers, clinicians, statisticians, implementation scientists, ethicists, and   more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 19 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Cartesius: a catalyst for a healthy and economically strong society * Utrecht University is one of the signatories to a new agreement to work with partners on the new Cartesius neighbourhood. The neighbourhood combines, among other things, high housing density with space for social interaction and physical activity, sustainable mobility and low parking standards, plenty of green spaces and biodiversity,  more

GUILFORD, England, March 19 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Changing shower and toilet habits could help close England's 5 billion litre water gap, Surrey-led research finds * Changing how people shower, report leaks and flush toilets could help close England's projected five billion litre daily water shortfall - but only if the water sector builds the evidence base to make it work, according to a new report led by the University of Surrey. The  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 19 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Chemical chaos and deathly data silence * Menopause may be making itself heard in mainstream media but women across low- and middle-income countries need to shout louder. "The menopause" has become popular. It's a celebrity bandwagon, a podcast confession, a late-night show discussion. Yet research into the impact on women's health is still gasping in its race to catch up, particula  more

PERTH, Australia, March 20 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Climate variability poses a threat to cold blooded animals * A new study has found that cold blooded animals (ectotherms) are unable to adjust physiologically to daily temperature fluctuations, a limitation that could leave them increasingly vulnerable as climate change drives even greater temperature variability. Daily temperature variations are a common feature in natural environments, ranging from subtle t  more

MANCHESTER, England, March 19 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Clot buster may stop promising stroke medicine from working properly * A clotbusting drug commonly used to treat ischemic stroke interacts negatively with a promising anti-inflammatory treatment (anakinra), underscoring the need to test new stroke therapies alongside existing standard care. According to The University of Manchester led study on mice, published in the American Heart Associ  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 19 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Collaborative dune grasses make climate-resilient dunes feasible and affordable * Dune restoration is becoming increasingly important due to rising sea levels and stronger storms. Paul Berghuis and colleagues from NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research and Utrecht University showed in the dunes of Texel that dune grass patches "collaborate" to capture sand, even when they are still meters apa  more

TORONTO, Ontario, March 19 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Countdown to 200: The University of Toronto's role in Canada and a changing world * The University of Toronto marked its 199th anniversary on March 15, and as it prepares for its bicentennial in 2027, President Melanie Woodin says the role of U of T in Canada - and the world - has never been more critical. As a globally recognized academic and research powerhouse, U of T has "an incredible opportunity   more

PERTH, Australia, March 20 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtin takes cutting-edge science inside WA prisons * A "super microscope" capable of magnifying the tiniest of objects and usually only found in research labs has been taken inside an Australian prison for the first time, giving people in custody rare access to cutting-edge science. The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was brought into Bandyup Women's Prison in Western Australia as part of Curtin Un  more

KUOPIO, Finland, March 19 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * GLP-1 medications used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression * GLP-1 medications used to treat diabetes and obesity were associated with a reduced need for hospital care and sickness absence due to psychiatric reasons, a new study shows. The large register-based study was carried out in collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland, Karo  more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, March 19 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * Groundbreaking new book by StFX professor Dr. Kailin Wright on reproductive justice, theatre, and media in Canada * StFX English professor Dr. Kailin Wright has published a groundbreaking new book on reproductive justice and theatre in Canada. Her monograph, entitled No Mother, No Future: Performing Motherhood and Pregnancy Loss (Routledge Press 2026), explores representations of motherhood in  more

HONG KONG, March 19 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Study Uncovers Mineral "Sink" that Reduced Phosphorus in Early Oceans, Potentially Delaying Earth's Oxygen Rise * Scientists have long sought to explain a key mismatch in Earth's early history: oxygen-producing photosynthesis evolved hundreds of millions of years before atmospheric oxygen began to rise during the Great Oxidation Event. This delay has been linked to limited phosphorus-a nutrient es  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 19 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * India's new wave of Hindu Religious Entrepreneurship is reshaping our interpretation of success * Philosophical ideology may be shaping a new generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs in India, revealing a pattern of 'Hindu religious entrepreneurship', according to research led by the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School. Although Hinduism is the world's third-largest religion, it is st  more

SYDNEY, Australia, March 19 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Landmark engineering and astronomy hub to power global impact * Macquarie University has unveiled a major new engineering and astronomy hub to fast-track innovation and equip the next generation of engineers and scientists to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. Opened this week at the University's vibrant Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde, the custom-designed building brings world-c  more

LIVERPOOL, England, March 20 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Liverpool students help uncover critical evidence in nuclear veterans' fight for justice * University of Liverpool students have played an important role in uncovering crucial new evidence that could transform the long-running fight for justice for Britain's nuclear test veterans, through a rare opportunity to work directly with previously top-secret files. As part of the Nuclear Justice Pr  more

KUOPIO, Finland, March 19 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Negotiations on the Eastern Finland University Group set to begin - UEF aims to deepen collaboration and explore potential ownership changes * The University of Eastern Finland will initiate negotiations on deepening collaboration and on potential ownership arrangements with Kajaani, Karelia and Savonia Universities of Applied Sciences and their owner cities. The aim is to assess whether a stronge  more

LONDON, England, March 19 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * New study reveals inequalities facing tourists with "Weak" passports at airport borders * The research also highlights how global mobility remains deeply unequal, despite the common perception that travel can be positive force for equity. The passport strength index used in the research is the Henley Passport Index. Drawing on first-person interviews, the study examines the lived experiences of marg  more

HONG KONG, March 19 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU hosts 3rd Cross-Strait Hong Kong and Macao Service-Learning Student Conference to foster cross-regional exchange and social innovation * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Cross-Strait, Hong Kong and Macao Service-Learning Education Network jointly organised the 3rd Cross-Strait Hong Kong and Macao Service-Learning Student Conference, held on the PolyU campus from 28 F  more

BARCELONA, Spain, March 19 (TNSrpt) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Problematic social media use affects wellbeing of adolescents from disadvantaged socioeconomic environments * Problematic social media use is associated with a lower wellbeing among adolescents, and this effect is stronger among youth from more disadvantaged socioeconomic environments. This is one of the main conclusions of a new international study led by the UAB and the CED which   more

COVENTRY, England, March 19 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * PS1 discount on product swaps shifts UK shoppers towards greener food choices * A study led by Thijs van Rens, Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick, shows that offering product swaps that include financial incentives of up to PS1 off the price while online shopping can significantly shift consumer behaviour towards healthier and more environmentally sustainable food choices. The  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, March 20 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * When speaking is no longer natural * For people with aphasia who continue to have difficulty speaking in sentences, SimpTell offers a solution: after suffering brain injury, they can once again quickly make something clear. Not in full sentences as before, but still: communication becomes somewhat more natural again. Through a collaboration between science and industry, SimpTell provides people with ap  more

FALMOUTH, England, March 19 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * Research Fellow shares how his practice critiques AI in new in-person and online exhibit * Dr Tom Milnes, a Research Fellow at Falmouth's Centre for Blended Realities (CBR), focuses his practice on exploring the materiality of imagery and technology; engaging with the cultural impact of media through glitches, errors or hidden subcultures. Now, Tom brings his research and practice to Plymouth to curate an exh  more

MUNICH, Germany, March 19 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Research with greater impact * New program for spin-offs from the social sciences Not all ideas from the social sciences that have the potential to improve society make it into practice. Through the new Catalyst GER program, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will support research teams that aim to achieve sustainable societal impact through a spin-off or other forms of knowledge transfer  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 19 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * The ripple effects of Middle East conflict on Australian imports * The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating ripple effects across global supply chains, particularly impacting fuel supply in Australia. An RMIT expert explains how disruptions to energy, shipping and key inputs are beginning to place pressure on other imported goods and prices. Dr Vinh   more

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 19 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Scientists discover the Spiderman of our cells, which traps viral genomes in its web * In the same way Spiderman shoots his web to ensnarl his enemies, scientists have discovered a way in which our cells defend our bodies from the early stages of viral infection by synthesising a sticky 'web' to trap viral genomes. The disciplinary spanning research - jointly led by two UKRI Medical Research Council (  more

KUOPIO, Finland, March 18 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Stand-level probability of spruce bark beetle damage mapped across Finland * The study estimated the probability of individual forest stands to experience bark beetle damage. Using data from more than two million forest stands across approximately 11.4 million hectares in Finland, the researchers identified forest and landscape conditions where damage is more likely to occur. Stand-level predict  more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, March 19 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX researchers contribute to the World Happiness Report 2026 * News Release Thursday, March 19 2026 ANTIGONISH, NS - Researchers from St. Francis Xavier University's Department of Economics are featured in the World Happiness Report 2026, which highlights the complex relationship between social media use and wellbeing, particularly among young people around the world. The World Happin  more

BRISTOL, England, March 19 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Study shows bombarding gamblers with offers greatly increases betting and gambling harm * The study, led by Central Queensland University in Australia in collaboration with the University of Bristol in the UK, found that participants who chose not to receive direct marketing, such as emails, push notifications and text messages, from their gambling account placed nearly a quarter (23%) fewer bets  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, March 19 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following statement: * * * When AI is used for wishful thinking There is good reason to be sceptical when people suggest that new technologies could pave the way for massive job cuts. * AI is a powerful technology. It holds enormous potential to accelerate solutions to some of our greatest societal challenges, ranging from healthcare to energy optimization. But artificial intelligence is not a magic spell th  more

KUOPIO, Finland, March 19 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * UEF's financial statements 2025: the operational result and turnover are growing * The operational and financial result of the University of Eastern Finland for 2025 continues to be good. The result of ordinary activities was almost as planned and the revenue and expenditure were in balance. "UEF's operational goals were achieved well, and the financial situation is stable. Thanks to all the sta  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 19 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * UKRI funding marks a landmark moment for UK Plant Science and Food Security * A transformative national research infrastructure, underpinned by work led from the University of Nottingham is set to reshape the future of plant and crop research and innovation across the UK. PhenomUK, announced today, is a PS35.4M, six-year project funded through the UKRI Infrastructure Fund and led by BBSRC  more

MACAU, China, March 19 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM research team advances personalised osteoporosis screening * A research team led by Ji Jianguang, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has made significant progress in the study of personalised osteoporosis screening. The study incorporates a polygenic risk score (PRS) into the screening decision-making system for the first time, enabling risk stratification and  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 19 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * University and UK Cabinet Office sign landmark Strategic Partnership Agreement * The University of Glasgow has signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Cabinet Office, formalising an ambitious collaboration that will strengthen policy engagement, support skills development and create impact within the greater Glasgow community. The agreement will identify opportunities for co-operation and cl  more

BATH, England, March 19 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * University of Bath PhD student wins Gold at STEM for Britain in Parliament * A PhD student at the University of Bath has won the Gold medal in the Engineering category of the 2026 STEM for Britain competition, held at the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 17 March. The student, Joni Wildman, was one of three Bath researchers shortlisted from hundreds of applicants to present their work to leading academics and  more

GUILFORD, England, March 19 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * University of Surrey to host prestigious European veterinary microbiology conference * In recognition of its growing reputation as a centre of excellence in microbiology, the University of Surrey has been selected to host the 8 th International Conference of the European College of Veterinary Microbiology. Credit: University of Surrey Taking place in September (2 nd \- 4 th ), the University   more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 19 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Utrecht researchers awarded millions in funding for projects on the global availability of freshwater * Hydrologist Marc Bierkens and mountain hydrologist Walter Immerzeel have received major grants for two research projects, each worth $9.5 million, which are part of Virtual Institute for Earth's Water (VIEW). With funding of $3.1 million and $1.8 million respectively, Bierkens and Immerzeel and their   more

BARCELONA, Spain, March 18 (TNSrep) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * War in Gaza has a devastating impact on women's reproductive health, according to a UAB report * The UAB School for a Culture of Pease alerts of the "reproductive genocide" perpetrated against Palestinian women. The destruction of Gaza's health system affects more than half a million women of reproductive age. In only five months of Israelian attacks, more infants in Gaza have died   more

COVENTRY, England, March 19 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick engineers help rewrite the rules behind Europe's skyscrapers and bridges * The University of Warwick has played a leading role in an international committee of experts from 34 countries to update one of Europe's most important construction standards, used in everything from multi-storey offices to some of the world's tallest buildings. The new Eurocode 4, published on 18 March 2026, se  more

COVENTRY, England, March 19 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick hosts a forum in China on the future of AI, sustainability, and global leadership * At a time when AI and sustainability are reshaping societies and economies across the world, the University of Warwick and the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai convened a forum designed to move the conversation beyond trends and into strategy, insight and action. Titled 'Powering Progress: AI, Susta  more

COVENTRY, England, March 19 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick secures major funding to strengthen UK power semiconductor reliability testing * The University of Warwick has secured major new funding to boost the UK's ability to test the reliability of advanced semiconductors used in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and other critical technologies. The funding will support the purchase of the Wide-Bandgap (WBG) Dynamic Reliability & Robustness  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, March 18 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Why chronological age doesn't add up to fairness * New research shows that age discrimination law has drifted into confusion and inconsistency, leaving people of all ages exposed to unfair treatment justified purely by their birthdate. A free talk at the Cambridge Festival will examine two decades of landmark age-discrimination cases across the UK and EU, highlighting that the way courts interpret age  more