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Research from International Colleges Newsletter for Tuesday March 24, 2026 ( 66 items )  

A sudden surge in luminosity: New method for stacking dyes
WURZBURG, Germany, March 23 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * A sudden surge in luminosity: New method for stacking dyes * In nature, a certain size is often a prerequisite for biomolecules to perform their specific functions. For example, for proteins or DNA to fulfil their vital tasks, they must be folded in a precise manner - and this requires a certain minimum length. Chemists in the laboratory have long been able to achieve the step-by-step constru  more

Aston University Study Shows That Biochar Increases Tree Growth by 50%
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 17 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University study shows that biochar increases tree growth by 50% * Biochar is a sustainable form of charcoal that can store carbon in soil * Aston University Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) worked with infrastructure group Kier to add biochar to new saplings in Birmingham * After one year, saplings that had been planted with just 5% biochar had grown 50% more than saplings planted witho  more

Aston University: Birmingham-led Team Selected to Tackle National Health Inequalities in Heart Disease
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Birmingham-led team selected to tackle national health inequalities in heart disease * The University of Birmingham will lead one of nine consortia in the pound sterling50m NIHR Cardiovascular Inequalities Challenge * The partners, including Aston University, will develop practical solutions for the disparities in cardiovascular health across the nation * The Challenge aims to address one of the UK's biggest   more

Award-winning Bath team leads the way in research ethics culture shift
BATH, England, March 23 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Award-winning Bath team leads the way in research ethics culture shift * Presented by leading research management software provider Infonetica, Dr Filipa Vance, Director of Research Policy, Governance and Integrity, was delighted to accept the Customer Community Thought Leaders award on behalf of the University last month. In receiving the award, Filipa said: This is a wonderful accolade for the Institutio  more

Birmingham-led Team Selected to Tackle National Health Inequalities in Heart Disease
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham-led team selected to tackle national health inequalities in heart disease Birmingham and its partners will work as part of a national collaboration to create solutions for the disparities in cardiovascular health across the nation. * The University of Birmingham is leading one of nine consortia that have been selected to take part in the NIHR Cardiovascular Inequalities Challenge. Devel  more

Changemakers: Gonneke and Vainergill on youth mental health
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 23 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Changemakers: Gonneke and Vainergill on youth mental health * The mental health and well-being of young people in the Netherlands are deteriorating. But why is this happening? Is it school stress, too high expectations set at home, or the influence of social media? Social scientist Gonneke Stevens and dancer Vainergill Thurnim share their perspectives from research and practice, respectively. They dis  more

Connecting Hearts And mINds: unravelling the heart-brain axis
MANCHESTER, England, March 23 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Connecting Hearts And mINds (CHAIN): unravelling the heart-brain axis * The CHAIN consortium (Connecting HeArts and mINds) is a unique national training programme that will tackle one of the most urgent, under-recognised challenges in cardiovascular medicine: the bidirectional link between heart and brain diseases. It represents a PS7.1M investment from the BHF and the participating univers  more

Data gaps obscure NPO impact on youth employment
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 23 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Data gaps obscure NPO impact on youth employment * Study finds NPOs among SA's biggest youth employers, but overlooked. South Africa may be underestimating the role non-profit organisations play in helping young people enter the labour market, partly because the country lacks reliable data on the sector's true employment footprint. That's one of the key conclusions of new research  more

Deakin Institutes for Health creates world leading research ecosystem
GEELONG, Australia, March 22 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Deakin Institutes for Health creates world leading research ecosystem * Deakin University is cementing its position as a global leader in community informed, transdisciplinary health research with the launch of Deakin Institutes for Health, a bold new initiative uniting four leading health research institutes. Deakin Institutes for Health (DIH) brings together Deakin's nationally recognised health in  more

Deakin University: Between us - Dr Samm Sherman and PhD candidate Louisa Graf, Deakin Marine
GEELONG, Australia, March 22 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Between us: Dr Samm Sherman and PhD candidate Louisa Graf, Deakin Marine Catching, tagging and tracking sharks and rays in Port Phillip Bay is a skilful and slippery task. It can be challenging work but it's an exhilarating part of the field research two Deakin Marine scientists regularly do. Dr Samm Sherman and PhD candidate Louisa Graf share a passion for sharks and rays and this mutual focus is r  more

Emotional Intelligence training a way to boost employee wellbeing
BRISBANE, Australia, March 24 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Emotional Intelligence training a way to boost employee wellbeing * Emotional Intelligence (EI) training can improve employee wellbeing and prevent burn-out in high-stress environments, University of Queensland research has found. Dr Jemma King from UQ's School of Psychology said EI training has proven beneficial for high performance athletes including Formula 1 drivers and crew in the Sydney to   more

Engineering students showcase research in Parliament
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Engineering students showcase research in Parliament * A group of students from the University of Nottingham were selected to share their research at the recent STEM for Britain event in parliament, sharing their research with a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges. Chemical and Environmental Engineering reseachers, Monika Dabrowska, Alisa Wikaputri and Shyam Rana were shortl  more

Euthanasia rates for stray dogs triple as more animals enter UK shelters
BRISTOL, England, March 23 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Euthanasia rates for stray dogs triple as more animals enter UK shelters * The study, involving researchers from the University of Bristol, Reaseheath College and University Centre and University College Dublin, found that while more dogs are being successfully rehomed, the sheer volume of animals entering local authority shelters is placing an unprecedented strain on the system. The study, whi  more

Feeling more creative in nature? It might just be a feeling
PERTH, Australia, March 23 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Feeling more creative in nature? It might just be a feeling * A walk through the trees might make you feel more creative, but the latest study from Murdoch University shows that it might not result in more creative outcomes, so don't reach for that paintbrush just yet. Dr Amy Lim, from Murdoch University's School of Psychology, and her team examined the effects of nature and non-natural stimuli on creative pe  more

Finnish Drug Discovery Center and University of Eastern Finland to collaborate in a Proof-of-Idea project
KUOPIO, Finland, March 23 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Finnish Drug Discovery Center and University of Eastern Finland to collaborate in a Proof-of-Idea project * The Finnish Drug Discovery Center (FDDC) and researchers at the University of Eastern Finland's School of Pharmacy have initiated collaboration in a new Proof-of-Idea (PoI) project to assess the feasibility of developing inhibitors against a novel small GTPase target. Small GTPase proteins a  more

Free online directory launches to support people with experience of homelessness
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 23 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Free online directory launches to support people with experience of homelessness * Researchers at Northumbria University have launched a free, searchable online directory covering more than 1,000 services to support people experiencing homelessness across the North East and Cumbria - uniquely bringing together housing and healthcare services with social, community and creative activities  more

Herts to Lead Evaluation of Groundbreaking School Food Improvement Programme Launching in Hertfordshire
HATFIELD, England, March 17 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * Herts to lead evaluation of groundbreaking school food improvement programme launching in Hertfordshire Nourish, a ground-breaking school food improvement programme, is set to launch in Hertfordshire in 2026, working with schools to improve the quality and culture of food throughout the school day for children and young people across the county. The introduction of Nourish in Hertfordshire forms p  more

HKU Primary Health Care Academy Designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for Health and Nursing Workforce Development in Primary Health Care
HONG KONG, March 23 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Primary Health Care Academy Designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for Health and Nursing Workforce Development in Primary Health Care * The Primary Health Care Academy (PHCA) in the School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has been officially designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Health and Nursing  more

HKU Super Angel Symposium 2026 Unveils Venture Mentoring Service to Accelerate Startup Success
HONG KONG, March 23 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Super Angel Symposium 2026 Unveils Venture Mentoring Service to Accelerate Startup Success * The Techno-Entrepreneurship Core at the University of Hong Kong (HKU TEC) recently led 20 HKU-affiliated startups to participate in the international startup event JUMPSTARTER 2026 and successfully held the "HKU Super Angel Symposium 2026" and "HKU Demo Day x JUMPSTARTER". The events brought together gover  more

How fears develop in children - a new study sets to investigate
GUILFORD, England, March 23 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * How fears develop in children - a new study sets to investigate * The development of fear and emotional learning of children is being investigated at the University of Surrey in an innovative new study. Researchers seek to recruit 300 children aged 7-10 years old and their parents. Credit: Getty Images Through a series of fun tasks including a climbing wall, slackline and animal-based compute  more

Imperial College-London: Brain Monitoring Cap for Newborns Promises More Effective Detection of Brain Seizures
LONDON, England, March 19 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Brain monitoring cap for newborns promises more effective detection of brain seizures By Ian Mundell A pound sterling1.6 million research grant will help Imperial, Great Ormond Street Hospital and startup Polymer Bionics further develop and demonstrate an innovative EEG cap for newborn babies. A cap that promises to significantly improve the process and accuracy for detecting brain seizures in newborn babi  more

Imperial College-London: Scientists Find Promising Drug Target for Tuberculosis
LONDON, England, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Scientists find promising drug target for tuberculosis By David Silverman Researchers from Imperial and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have discovered a drug target that could potentially help tackle drug-resistant tuberculosis, one of the biggest causes of death worldwide. Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the ten biggest causes of death worldwide, and one of the three biggest  more

International study identifies 'private solution trap' in collective global challenges like climate change
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * International study identifies 'private solution trap' in collective global challenges like climate change * A new study, led by the University of Nottingham and conducted by a team of 72 economists and psychologists across the world, has identified a potential 'private solution trap' in problems requiring international co-operation such as climate change. Dr Eugene Malthouse, Research Fe  more

New superconducting chip could enable breakthrough terahertz imaging
GLASGOW, Scotland, March 23 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * New superconducting chip could enable breakthrough terahertz imaging * A tiny crystal chip which uses terahertz radiation to see clearly through a wide range of materials could find applications in healthcare, biological research, and security screening. Researchers from Scotland and Japan have developed the lightweight superconducting chip, which they say could unlock the full potential of terahertz   more

Newcastle Researchers Join UK Semiconductor Centre
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 17 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Newcastle researchers join new UK semiconductor centre Newcastle joins a new pound sterling16.7m National ICT Knowledge Centre to strengthen the UK's ability to design next-generation electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy. Led by the University of Sheffield, the Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated MicroElectronic and Semiconductor Systems (CHIMES(2)) will de  more

Poetry in motion: University of Warwick commemorates 60th Anniversary with new legacy poetry trail
COVENTRY, England, March 23 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Poetry in motion: University of Warwick commemorates 60th Anniversary with new legacy poetry trail * The power of poetry meets scientific research, as the University of Warwick announces the unveiling of a new Poetry Trail to coincide with World Poetry Day (21 March). The trail, which will become a lasting legacy of the University's 60th anniversary celebrations, features fourteen poems by awa  more

Quantity not quality: Australia's conservation expansion is failing biodiversity
BRISBANE, Australia, March 24 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Quantity not quality: Australia's conservation expansion is failing biodiversity * Key points * The land gazetted for protection jumped from 12.8 per cent of Australia in 2010 to 22.3 per cent in 2022. * 160 threatened species, about 10 per cent of all listed plants and animals, have little to no coverage in the national reserve system. * Bioregions that had the most protection in 2010 saw  more

Queen Mary PhD Students Champion Neurodivergent Inclusion at Night of Science and Engineering
LONDON, England, March 19 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary PhD Students Champion Neurodivergent Inclusion at Night of Science and Engineering Three Queen Mary University of London PhD students took centre stage at this year's Night of Science and Engineering, sharing research that pushes forward understanding, equity and inclusion for neurodivergent people. * Their work--spanning mental health, human centred technology and maternal health--showc  more

Queen Mary University of London: Landmark Trial on Whole Blood Transfusion Published in NEJM
LONDON, England, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Landmark trial on whole blood transfusion published in NEJM The results of a landmark clinical trial on the use of whole blood transfusions in pre-hospital trauma care have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine. * Major trauma kills more than 5,400 people every year in the UK (NHS, 2024). Early blood transfusion at the scene is known to improve survival, but until now, ther  more

Research into the mutual potential impact of shallow subsurface activities and deeper tectonic processes
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 23 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Research into the mutual potential impact of shallow subsurface activities and deeper tectonic processes * Can subsurface activities influence deeper natural tectonic processes, and vice versa? Seismically sensitive areas are increasingly being used for geothermal energy and other subsurface activities, but often remain underutilised due to uncertainty and potential seismic risks. By integrating geologi  more

Resource efficiency in space
MUNICH, Germany, March 23 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Resource efficiency in space * Technologies for sustainable space travel From lower-emission propulsion systems and servicing robots to photobioreactors for autonomous life support, researchers at TUM are developing technologies to make spaceflight more sustainable. They aim to balance growth with responsibility and ensure the long-term use of the orbit. In the south of Munich, aerospace has   more

Seabirds could inspire new generation of GPS-free navigation technology
LIVERPOOL, England, March 23 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Seabirds could inspire new generation of GPS-free navigation technology * The future of autonomous travel - from driverless cars to planetary rovers - may lie in decoding the secrets of how seabirds navigate. A cross-disciplinary team from the Universities of Liverpool and York is developing novel technology that captures the world through a bird's-eye view, paving the way for the possibili  more

SOAS, University of London: Eurocentric Dominance in Philosophy Challenged in Book
LONDON, England, March 17 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: * * * Eurocentric dominance in philosophy challenged in new book 'Doing African Philosophy' by Dr Elvis Imafidon, Head of the School of History, Religions and Philosophies explores the voices, agency and narratives of African thought across time and history. The monograph interrogates the dominance of individual authorship and textuality in how language is preserved and shared. Relying on philosophical heritag  more

StFX Department of Sociology hosts 15th annual Dr. Agnes Calliste African Heritage Lecture and CABSS Black Student Leaders Awards Ceremony
ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, March 23 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX Department of Sociology hosts 15th annual Dr. Agnes Calliste African Heritage Lecture and CABSS Black Student Leaders Awards Ceremony * On Thursday March 19, the Department of Sociology hosted the 15th annual Dr. Agnes Calliste African Heritage Lecture in the Schwartz Auditorium. Dr. Krystal Batelaan, Assistant Professor of Sociology at StFX, delivered a lecture titled, "'You Become Numb   more

Study finds African representation in major clinical trials remains extremely limited
GLASGOW, Scotland, March 23 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Study finds African representation in major clinical trials remains extremely limited * A new study co-led by the University of Glasgow and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveals that African countries remain severely underrepresented in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in the world's leading medical and cardiovascular journals. Researchers analysed 2,472 r  more

Study finds dust-resilient perovskite solar cells could cut manufacturing costs and expand green energy worldwide
SWANSEA, Wales, March 23 (TNSjou) -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Study finds dust-resilient perovskite solar cells could cut manufacturing costs and expand green energy worldwide * New research has shown that perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are remarkably resilient to dust during production, challenging the industry belief that high-performance solar technology must be manufactured in sterile and expensive "cleanrooms". This discovery could reduce the need for ultra-c  more

Sustainable breakthrough in low-cost materials for next-generation energy harvesting
GUILFORD, England, March 23 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Sustainable breakthrough in low-cost materials for next-generation energy harvesting * A new sustainable approach to energy harvesting could transform how wasted heat is turned into electricity, thanks to a breakthrough in low-cost, flexible materials developed by researchers at the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). Credit: Getty Thermoelectric devices generate elect  more

Swansea University: Report sounds alarm on AI chatbots driving violence against women and girls
SWANSEA, Wales, March 23 (TNSrpt) -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * New report sounds alarm on AI chatbots driving violence against women and girls * A new report provides the first comprehensive analysis of how AI chatbots are reshaping violence against women and girls (VAWG) in dangerous new ways. The report strengthens calls for Government action on AI chatbots in the Policing and Crime Bill. The report, Invisible No More: How AI Chatbots are Reshaping Violence Ag  more

The science of liver regeneration
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 23 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * The science of liver regeneration * The liver may already know how to heal itself but Wits scientists are exploring innovative ways to help it along. Advances in gene editing, nanomedicine and 3D bioprinting are pushing the limits of liver regeneration and reframing what recovery means. At the Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit (AGTRU), researchers are developing genetic treatme  more

UAB compound designated orphan drug to advance towards a new treatment for spinal cord injury
BARCELONA, Spain, March 23 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * UAB compound designated orphan drug to advance towards a new treatment for spinal cord injury * The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has designated as an orphan drug a compound based on the bioactive lipid molecule Maresin-1 (MaR1), currently being investigated by a research team from the UAB for the treatment of spinal cord injuries. The designation represents an important step forward tow  more

Uncovering horticultural history could rescue plants of the future
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Uncovering horticultural history could rescue plants of the future * A new research project will decode historical texts to uncover lost horticulture methods and techniques to find out whether they could provide new solutions for plants that are difficult to grow and multiply. Experts in horticulture, linguistics and artificial intelligence from the University of Nottingham have secured f  more

Unequal care: dementia support falls short in poorer neighbourhoods
MANCHESTER, England, March 23 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Unequal care: dementia support falls short in poorer neighbourhoods * People living with dementia and their carers in socio-economically disadvantaged areas experience significant barriers in accessing and navigating primary care, a new study led by University of Manchester has found. Poorer communities often face additional difficulties to accessing consistent, proactive and clearly defi  more

University College London: Bilingual Forms Improve Cancer Treatment Understanding Among People With Limited English
LONDON, England, March 18 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Bilingual forms improve cancer treatment understanding among people with limited English People with limited English are significantly more likely to understand the true aim of cancer treatment when given a bilingual consent form, with understanding rising from 35% to 60%, a new study finds. The study, published in Supportive Care in Cancer, examined how different translation approaches affec  more

University College London: Major Step Towards a First Global System to Track Health Before Pregnancy
LONDON, England, March 18 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Major step towards a first global system to track health before pregnancy The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people's health before pregnancy have been identified for the first time by researchers at University College London and the University of Southampton. As more women are becoming pregnant with health conditions that can complicate pregnancy a  more

University College London: UK Government Announces Major Funding Boost for Quantum Technologies
LONDON, England, March 17 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UK Government announces major funding boost for quantum technologies UCL researchers have welcomed the UK Government's new pound sterling2bn investment in quantum technology, which will strengthen and accelerate major national programmes, including the UCL hosted Q BIOMED, pioneering wearable quantum brain scanners and next generation diagnostic tools. Announced by Department of Science, Innovation an  more

University College London: X-ray Technique Could Transform Tissue Diagnosis
LONDON, England, March 19 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * New X-ray technique could transform tissue diagnosis A new X-ray imaging technique could transform how hospitals analyse tissue samples, potentially speeding up diagnoses and improving outcomes for patients, shows a new study led by UCL researchers. The technology, developed in collaboration with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, Rigaku Americas and Creatv MicroTech, Inc., produces   more

University of Birmingham Professor Elected as Prestigious Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 19 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham Professor elected as prestigious Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology Peer-recognised honour highlights Professor Lindsay Hall's international leadership in microbiome research and contributions to microbiology. * Professor Lindsay Hall, Professor and Chair of Microbiome Research at the University of Birmingham, has been elected as a Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiol  more

University of Birmingham: Beavers Can Turn Riverbeds Into Powerful Carbon Sinks, Research Shows
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Beavers can turn riverbeds into powerful carbon sinks, new research shows Beavers could play a significant role in Europe's climate mitigation efforts, by transforming suitable river corridors into long term carbon stores. * Beavers are able to engineer riverbeds into promising ways to prevent carbon dioxide release into the air, according to a new international study led by researchers a  more

University of Birmingham: Half-century Study of E. Coli Infections in Newborns Reveals Unexpected Drivers of Infection
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Half-century study of E. coli infections in newborns reveals unexpected drivers of infection A 46-year study of E. coli infections in newborns shows immune system pressures -- not antibiotic resistance -- shape dangerous strains. * New research from the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with the Amsterdam University Medical Centre (UMC) have analysed almost 50 years of bacterial   more

University of Birmingham: Remote Working Challenges Linked to Organizational Capabilities, Study Finds
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Remote working challenges linked to organisational capabilities, new study finds Strong organisational and management capabilities are key to implementing and getting the most out of successful remote and hybrid working practices. * New research involving more than 800 UK businesses has found that companies that adopted remote working early, invested in training, and introduced management practice  more

University of Birmingham: School Phone Bans or Not, Digital Lives of Students Affect the School Day
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * School phone bans or not, digital lives of students affect the school day Largest in-depth study of parents, students and teachers finds "messy, mixed picture" of benefits and negative consequences of school phone policies * Students who attend schools with smartphone bans report missing sleep to make up for 'lost time' on their phones but benefit from more face-to-face socialising in the  more

University of Birmingham: Sickness Absence Increased During the Late COVID-19 Pandemic With Impact on the Economy, Study Finds
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Sickness absence increased during the late COVID-19 pandemic with impact on the economy, study finds Mental health conditions were leading causes of sickness absence during the pandemic, with both health and economic consequences. * A study by researchers at the University of Birmingham has found that the number of GP-issued fit notes for sickness absence increased during the latter part of the CO  more

University of Birmingham: Using Virtual Reality to Help Psychology Students Explore Youth Gang Involvement
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 18 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Using virtual reality to help psychology students explore youth gang involvement Psychology students are using VR to explore how psychological research can inform realworld responses to youth gang involvement and child criminal exploitation * Undergraduate psychology students at the University of Birmingham are using immersive virtual reality (VR) to explore how psychological research can inform r  more

University of East Anglia: English History's Biggest March is a Myth - King Harold Sailed to the Battle of Hastings
NORWICH, England, March 23 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * English history's biggest march is a myth - King Harold sailed to the Battle of Hastings New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals that King Harold's legendary 200 mile march to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 never happened. Instead, the journey was made largely by sea. The findings overturn one of the most iconic stories in English history - altering how the Norman Conquest is u  more

University of East Anglia: TikTok's Mental Health 'Minefield'
NORWICH, England, March 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * TikTok's mental health 'minefield' A substantial proportion of TikTok posts about ADHD and autism are misleading - according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers investigated the accuracy of mental health and neurodivergence information across social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). They found that these platf  more

University of New South Wales: Waves, Wipeouts and Collisions - When Surfers Injure Others
SYDNEY, Australia, March 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Waves, wipeouts and collisions: when surfers injure others Lachlan Gilbert As surfing grows in popularity, crowded lineups are creating more opportunities for collisions - and in some cases, conflict between surfers in the water. More than one in 10 Australian surfers say they have injured someone while surfing, says new research from UNSW's Beach Safety Research Group that sheds light  more

University of Portsmouth: From Demons to Mega Behemoths - How 'Monstrous' Scam Networks are Growing
PORTSMOUTH, England, March 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * From Demons to Mega Behemoths: How "monstrous" scam networks are growing University of Portsmouth led research identifies and names five types of scam operations that act as business-like fraud networks * Study classifies global scam operations into five categories - inspired by fantasy fiction creatures - to better understand how fraudsters organise and operate * Large scam networks of   more

University of Technology Sydney: Philanthropy Supports 200 Students and $11m for Research and Community
SYDNEY, Australia, March 20 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Philanthropy supports 200 students and $11m for research and community The UTS community celebrates what's possible when generosity meets opportunity, thanks to the support of our donors. Across UTS, exceptional researchers are pursuing bold scientific shifts in how we diagnose, treat and even cure some of the world's most debilitating diseases. Generously supported by the Rebecca L. Cooper   more

University of Winchester: Experts Claim Humans Still Have Vital Role to Play in AI Revolution
WESTCHESTER, England, March 18 -- The University of Winchester issued the following news release: * * * Experts claim humans still have vital role to play in AI revolution While AI's power and reach grows by the day the technology still needs 'a human in the loop' to identify and solve problems for it to work effectively. That was the main message to come out of an event at the University of Winchester entitled "The Future Thinkers Forum: Voices from the AI Frontier". The forum began with  more

UofG part of new BHF-funded consortium to establish the next generation of cardiovascular scientists
GLASGOW, Scotland, March 23 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * UofG part of new BHF-funded consortium to establish the next generation of cardiovascular scientists * The University of Glasgow will benefit from a share of PS30 million, awarded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to seven university-led consortia to deliver the latest round of its 4 year PhD programme. The funding will support 141 students across the seven consortia to begin their 4-year PhDs betwe  more

Utrecht University opens cutting-edge hydrogen laboratory
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 23 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Utrecht University opens cutting-edge hydrogen laboratory * On 10 February 2026, Utrecht University officially opened its newest experimental research facility - the Utrecht University Hydrogen Lab. This cutting-edge testing ground is dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and education in hydrogen technologies. The laboratory provides a focused environment where researchers, students, and externa  more

UTS Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Privacy-preserving AI
SYDNEY, Australia, March 18 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * UTS researchers achieve breakthrough in privacy-preserving AI UTS researchers have developed the world's first Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) enabled Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) system: AI that can learn and make decisions while users' data stays encrypted. A milestone for the global artificial intelligence community, UTS researchers have announced a groundbreaking advancement in pre  more

Vice-Chancellor visits Norway to deepen EU connections
BATH, England, March 23 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Vice-Chancellor visits Norway to deepen EU connections * Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Bath, Professor Phil Taylor, this week attended the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) General Assembly hosted at the University of South-Eastern Norway, Bath's first official engagement with the network. Becoming the fourth UK member to join the European network allows Bath to contin  more

Volunteer UK and US fighters in Ukraine face hidden health crises - new study
BATH, England, March 23 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Volunteer UK and US fighters in Ukraine face hidden health crises - new study * Former soldiers who have served as volunteer fighters in Ukraine experience high levels of mental and physical health difficulties yet are rarely able to access the healthcare they need, either during or after deployment, a new study finds. The research, which was led by Dr Victoria Williamson from the Department of Psychology at  more

World Water Day: Kingston University Joins Project to Tackle Global Water Pollution Issue
LONDON, England, March 20 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * World Water Day: Kingston University joins project to tackle global water pollution issue Kingston University researchers are collaborating with partners across eight countries on the EU-funded CLEANWATER Project, developing portable devices to purify freshwater contaminated with pesticides, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals and other pollutants. * Academics at Kingston University are working on a key proje  more

Young people in Uk'S poorest households three times more likely to be NEET
MANCHESTER, England, March 23 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Young people in Uk'S poorest households three times more likely to be NEET * Summary * New Health Equals analysis of UK data spanning 15 years shows generational shift as proportion of NEET (not in employment, education or training) young people with a likely mental health conditions doubles * The research also reveals entrenched regional disparities as the North East has consistently h  more