NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, April 24 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * 'More than ever, we should cherish and strengthen the safeguards of democracy' * What happens when a minister labels political opponents as a 'threat to national security'? Or deploys the secret services to keep an eye on critics? Could it happen in the Netherlands, and what can be done to stop it? These are the questions behind Democratie onder druk. The new (Dutch) book, written by researchers Bart J  more

MUNICH, Germany, April 23 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * 100 Years of Water Research at TUM * Anniversary of the Versuchsanstalt Obernach founded by Oskar von Miller For 100 years, the Versuchsanstalt Obernach of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has been dedicated to water research. Founded by science pioneer Oskar von Miller, the test facility focuses on advancing hydropower and, increasingly, on questions related to climate impact research a  more

HONG KONG, April 24 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * The 10th HKU Quarterly Forum on Chinese Economy: Breaking the Deadlock and Resilience: New Drivers for China's Economic and Trade Growth Amid Global Changes * The 10th HKU Quarterly Forum on Chinese Economy, hosted by HKU Business School's Institute of China Economy (ICE), in partnership with the Zhejiang University Alumni Association (Hong Kong), was held on Thursday, 23 April 2026, at HKU iCube in C  more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 24 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * ACU Human Flourishing Centre to tackle regional challenges ACU and Universitas Gadjah Mada have established the Indonesia-Australia Human Flourishing Centre * Indonesia-Australia Human Flourishing Centre will support collaborative research, student exchanges and joint doctoral programs * The Centre will focus on research of strategic importance to both countries, from public health and educa  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, April 24 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * ARU staff recognised for boosting employability * Shortlisted ARU academics Asma Rezaei, left, Alessia Mevoli and Scott Steele Three Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) lecturers have been shortlisted for national awards for their innovative approach towards preparing students for the workplace. ARU lecturers Alessia Mevoli and Asma Rezaei, and ARU Peterborough's Scott Steele, have been named as finalist  more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, April 23 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * Australia's longest-running women's health study celebrates 30-year milestone * When a visionary study of Australian women's health was launched in the 1990s, high-quality data was scarce and crippling conditions such as endometriosis under-recognised. Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown, Emeritus Professor Margot Schofield, Professor Annette Dobson AM, Emeritus Professor Lois Bryson, Professor Julie   more

CAMBRIDGE, England, April 24 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Beavers leave a trail as they head into the Arctic * A beaver dam on a river in Trail Valley, Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Northwest Territories. Photo by Dr Helen Wheeler A study has provided new evidence of beavers' expansion into the Canadian Arctic by dating the changes they have made to the tundra landscape as they spread northwards. Published in the journal Ecosphere, the research combines tr  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 24 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Could a dam between Alaska and Siberia stabilise the AMOC? * A dam in the Bering Strait could potentially help stabilise the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), according to research by PhD candidate Jelle Soons from Utrecht University. Using climate models, he investigated how closing the strait between Alaska and Siberia would affect the current. In some scenarios, the AMOC remains mor  more

GUILFORD, England, April 24 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Discovery could point to new treatments for cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Crohn's and other inflammatory diseases * A protein long understood to drive inflammation by producing nitric oxide has a second, previously unknown role - it physically binds to another key protein inside cells to directly modulate the immune response. The discovery, published in Nature Metabolism, could open new ro  more

LIVERPOOL, England, April 24 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Early humans avoided malaria, shaping distribution of populations * A new study suggests that for the last 74,000 years, malaria shaped where early humans could live in Africa-fragmenting populations and influencing patterns of genetic exchange long before recorded history. Increasing evidence suggests that our species emerged through interactions between populations living in different par  more

MANCHESTER, England, April 24 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Education saves lives: new study reveals global link between learning and longevity * Written by: Joe Stafford A major international study involving researchers from The University of Manchester has found that education is one of the strongest predictors of how long people live. Using a new statistical approach to overcome gaps in global data, the research shows that people with more educa  more

HONG KONG, April 24 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Education Summit 2026 Unites Global Leaders on the Future of Intelligence and Education in Hong Kong * The Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the London Ball Foundation co-hosted the Education Summit 2026, themed "Artificial Intelligence & Cross-Cultural Intelligence", on April 19 at Loke Yew Hall, HKU. The Summit brought together distinguished speakers and more than 400 par  more

PERTH, Australia, April 24 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * First gap-free peanut genomes reveal genes behind bigger seeds and better oils * An international team of researchers has produced complete, gap-free genome sequences for six peanut varieties, providing a comprehensive blueprint for future peanut breeding and improvement strategies. In a new paper published in Nature Genetics, researchers from Murdoch University's Centre for Crop and Food Innovation, Peking U  more

GEELONG, Australia, April 23 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Fitness technology helps keep young women motivated to exercise * Technology such as mobile fitness apps, wearable fitness trackers and social media content can be a powerful motivator to keep young women exercising, new research has found. The Deakin University study by Kimberley Watson-Mackie, a PhD candidate supervised by Professor Lisa Barnett in the Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nut  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, April 24 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Flinders excels in national defence awards * Flinders University has been named 'Best Future Skills Provider' in the national 2026 Defence and National Security Workforce Awards for a third consecutive year. An innovative education and training approach established by the College of Science and Engineering and key business partners in industry and government saw Flinders University take home the award  more

HONG KONG, April 24 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Global Astronomy Leaders to Gather in Hong Kong for APRIM 2026 Hosted by HKU Laboratory for Space Research * The Laboratory for Space Research (LSR), Faculty of Science at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), will host the 16th Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM 2026) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 4 to 8, 2026, marking the first time this flagship International Astrono  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, April 24 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Machine learning unlocks greener pathway to urea production Urea is an extremely important chemical, especially for fertilisers. But, making urea is energy intensive and relies heavily on fossil fuels. However, new findings from Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology have highlighted new ways to produce urea electrochemically, using electricity and waste gases such as c  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, April 24 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Plastics found in crop tomato, wheat tissue and stunt growth A study investigating microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in agricultural settings has found they reduced plant growth and entered plant tissues through the soil, raising new concerns about food safety and human exposure. The study, led by Griffith University, tested how micro- and nanoplastics behaved in soil using realistic c  more

HONG KONG, April 24 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Research Team to Develop "Short-Wavelength Infrared Spectrometer" for China's Tianwen-3 Mission, Advancing the Search for Signs of Life on Mars * A research team from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will participate in China's planetary exploration mission, Tianwen-3. According to the selection results released by the China National Space Adminis  more

HOKKAIDO, Japan, April 24 -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago Fossil evidence suggests that some of the earliest octopuses were enormous, powerful predators in the Cretaceous oceans * Today's octopuses are intelligent, remarkably flexible animals that lurk in reefs, hide in crevices, or drift through the deep sea. But new research suggests that their earliest relatives may have played a far more pred  more

LEICESTER, England, April 24 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Industry gathers at DMU to champion the future of Leicester's textile sector Leicester's textile and fashion sector came together at De Montfort University (DMU) today for Leicester Made & Regions 2026 - a major industry trade event that doubled as a clear call to action for the future of UK manufacturing. Held at The Venue@DMU, the event brought together manufacturers, brands, retailers, policymakers and  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, April 24 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists on the hunt for high-stress brainwaves James Cook University researchers are calling for the public to volunteer and participate in a new brainwave study, helping them to understand how workers manage stress and build resilience within high-stress workplaces. The project's lead scientist and senior lecturer at JCU's College of Healthcare Sciences Dr Liza van Eijk said the research nee  more

BRISTOL, England, April 23 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Lights, Camera, Reaction! First film put to the test in Bristol's groundbreaking Smart Cinema * Equipped with advanced technology, the state-of-the-art Smart Cinema facility offers an unprecedented window into how viewers respond to what they're shown. The controlled environment records audiences' biometric responses to what they're watching and hearing, including their heart rate, physical mov  more

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 24 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough's Think Human exhibit showcased in new website to guide young people through Ergonomics & Human Factors career choices * Human factors, or ergonomics, explores how humans interact with the products, systems, and environments around us. Loughborough has lead research and teaching in this space for the last 65 years, and has facilitated improvements in areas such as sports clothing,  more

KAMPALA, Uganda, April 24 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere Revives Scholarly Publishing through Journal Editors' Workshop to Boost Global Rankings By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has stepped up efforts to strengthen its scholarly publishing ecosystem following a Journal Editors' Workshop held on April 23, 2026, in the Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), aimed at improving journal quality, increasing research visibility, and enha  more

MANCHESTER, England, April 24 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester conference provides fresh perspectives on Falklands/Malvinas conflict * The University of Manchester has hosted a major international conference examining the legacy of the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict, bringing together leading experts, veterans and students from both sides for two days of discussion and reflection. Held on 16-17 April, the event explored the enduring significa  more

MANCHESTER, England, April 24 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New Self-Assembling Polymers Proven To Be Effective At Gene Delivery * A collaboration of scientists at the University of Manchester and the University of Birmingham have explored a more effective and less toxic way of delivering genetic material into cells, a challenge central to areas such as gene therapy, biotechnology and genome editing. This new technique utilises self - assembling po  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, April 24 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * New spin on dietary supplements * Focusing on the rigours of elite cycling, Flinders University experts have put performance-enhancing and other dietary supplements under the microscope, rating some more highly than others. From carbs, beetroot juice and the latest sports gels, the new research highlights how a range of dietary supplements may help improve cycling performance, working to support the b  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 24 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria maintains prestigious Small Business Charter status * Northumbria University's Newcastle Business School has secured reaccreditation with the Small Business Charter Award, a mark of excellence recognising business schools which are centres of excellence in supporting small businesses, student enterprise, and the local economy. Originally achieving Small Business Charter sta  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 23 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Only some kinds of job losses cause voters to elect strong leaders, study finds * Americans are more likely to turn to authoritarian leaders when jobs are being lost due to offshoring than they are when job losses result from automation, an international research team has found. This is despite the fact that automation tends to lead to greater job losses. "We wanted to understand why some economic shoc  more

HONG KONG, April 24 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU and Fu Hong Society establish Asia's first Centre for Inclusive Innovation harnessing academia-industry synergy to translate research for social inclusion * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Fu Hong Society (FHS) have jointly established Asia's first Centre for Inclusive Innovation, a milestone celebrated with an opening ceremony today (24 April) at the PolyU Industrial C  more

WURZBURG, Germany, April 24 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Race for the excellence title: international experts in Wurzburg * The two-day inspection on 15 and 16 April was the last decisive step for the University of Wurzburg in the competition for the title of "University of Excellence". It is awarded as part of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments - and, if successful, is associated with funding in the tens of millions over se  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, April 24 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Royal honours for Radboud employees * Five employees from Radboud University and Radboudumc received royal honours at the annual 'lintjesregen' (honours ceremony) on the occasion of Koningsdag (King's Day) 2026 for their exceptional scientific and/or societal achievements. The honourees are: * Marc van Oostendorp, Professor of Dutch and Academic Communication, Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau  more

GUILFORD, England, April 24 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey Research Park Celebrates 35 Years as a Community for Game Innovation and Development * Surrey Research Park is celebrating 35 years of games innovation, with the release this week of a new title from studio 22cans. Its groundbreaking gameplay enabled players to navigate worlds governed by interacting rules, where player decisions directly shaped outcomes. The pioneering design and techno  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 24 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Traditional healers and doctors * Nearly 10 years of collaboration informing rural health. It's been close to a decade since researchers in rural Bushbuckridge, 500km from Johannesburg, and bordering Mozambique, wanted to understand how traditional healers were treating people living with HIV (PLHIV) and how this could be integrated meaningfully in primary healthcare at clinics. T  more

MUNICH, Germany, April 24 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM team won the "Best International Team Award" * At the half-marathon race for humanoid robots in Beijing, the team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) won the prize for best international team. The robot, entered into the race by TUM Professor Gordon Cheng, completed the 21-kilometre course in 3 hours and 35 minutes. This made it the best team from outside China, finishing in 39th pl  more

MACAU, China, April 24 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM develops AI platform to support TCM drug discovery for Alzheimer's disease * A research team led by Lu Jiahong, deputy director of the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) at the University of Macau (UM), in collaboration with Hangzhou MindRank AI Technology Co Ltd and Imperial College London in the UK, has developed an AI platform that integrates a million-compound library and multiple predictive m  more

LONDON, England, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * One in ten NHS operations are cancelled at short notice One in ten NHS operations are cancelled within 24 hours' notice, while nearly 40% of last-minute cancellations are deemed potentially avoidable, largely due to patients not being adequately prepared, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, looked at data from 91 NHS tru  more

NORWICH, England, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * One in three NHS heart scans 'fail' but new research shows which patients are most at risk Thousands of patients sent for vital heart scans may be undergoing unnecessary first-line tests that fail to deliver clear answers - according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study finds that more than one-in-three heart ultrasounds are either unclear or cannot diagnose the pa  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Scientists discover how the Twelve Apostles were formed - and their real age Scientists at the University of Melbourne have uncovered for the first time how Australia's iconic Twelve Apostles were formed, finding tectonic plate movements over millions of years lifted and tilted the giant structures out of the sea. Until now, the evolution of the Twelve Apostles had not been well known. Un  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * One whale song unlocks oceans of data Melissa Lyne A UNSW-led study demonstrates how a new tool can detect blue whale calls with almost 100% accuracy, despite only being trained on one sample song. The tool has the potential to transform how scientists analyse rare and elusive species. Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But now, UNSW  more

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release: * * * Advancing understanding of trout population change to guide conservation and management efforts In her first co-authored paper, UNBC Master of Science student Carly Walters reveals how warming temperatures and environmental factors are affecting rainbow trout survival in the Stellako River, offering valuable insight to support sustainable freshwater fish p  more

HOBART, Australia, April 24 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * From Curiosity to Climate Solutions: Ava's Journey in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science Originally from Albury, New South Whales, Ava Christie was familiar with the world of farming, having extended family and friends in the industry. However, she didn't uncover an interest in agricultural science until late high school, when she developed a fascination with biological processes and the desire to hel  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 24 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by Michael Davis, research fellow in the Centre for Media Transition: * * * Poll-axed The electoral defeat of Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, after 16 years in power, brings to an end his long and relentless campaign to undermine media freedom, including purges at the public broadcaster and the targeting of independent journalists with charges of espionag  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 24 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by Michael Davis, research fellow in the Centre for Media Transition: * * * The axe swings on A month barely passes without news of another media outfit in financial trouble. Last week, the BBC announced it would cut 10 percent of its staff, or between 1800 and 2000 positions. The organisation attributed the cuts to cost inflation and declining licence fees, BBC's main revenu  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Establishing an International Panel on Inequality * President Cyril Ramaphosa and global experts on inequality met at Wits University on Friday to begin establishing the panel. Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address on the global inequality emergency and progress on establishing an International Panel on Inequality. He commissioned the first-ever G20 report on global ine  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Light-based gravity sensing could improve groundwater, climate and underground monitoring Study shows how optical technology can detect tiny gravity changes, with potential applications in environmental monitoring and navigation * A study by University of Wollongong (UOW) physicist Dr Enbang Li has demonstrated that gravity can subtly influence the behaviour of light, a breakthr  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Four co-authors - Nigel Driffield, Saul Estrin, Chris Jones and Ha-Phuong Luong published a study examining why certain multinational enterprises continue to invest in countries subject to international sanctions. The research, posted by the University of Warwick Business School, found that companies with stronger resources and extensive international experience are more likely to operate in these high-risk environments, using their capabilities to navigate complex regula  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, April 23 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Weight-loss drugs could tackle Alzheimer's - study * A new study has found comprehensive evidence that 'weight-loss' GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide are effective in tackling the biological drivers of Alzheimer's disease. The study, published in the journal Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, examined 30 preclinical studies investigating the effects of four GLP-1 receptor agonists - liragl  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 24 -- York University issued the following news release: * * * York University profs awarded $1.65M NSERC CREATE grant to train the next generation of experts in precision public health New national initiative to instruct and mentor 91 highly qualified trainees in equitable, data-driven, public health decision-making By Nichole Jankowski York University Distinguished Research Professor Jianhong Wu is spearheading a national initiative to ensure Canada remains a world  more