NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 7 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * A look across the border: how German and Dutch newspapers report on the border region * Germans living in border regions are generally more interested in news about the Netherlands than vice versa. This is shown by research conducted by Heidi de Ruiter. "The culture, history and geographical position of a border region influence how regional newspapers report on the neighbouring country," says De Ruiter.   more

AALTO, Finland, May 7 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Mari Lundstrom elected as a new member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters Professor of Metallurgy Mari Lundstrom has been elected as a member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters. The research she leads focuses on hydrometallurgy--the separation of metals using aqueous solutions--and metal recycling. Together with her research group, Lundstrom is seeking new, increasingly environmentally fr  more

AALTO, Finland, May 7 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Music industry stakeholders: the industry's value will double by 2040 through large-scale equality initiatives The Equal Futures in Music project brought together key influencers in the music industry to envision an equitable 2040 vision for the industry and outline the steps needed to achieve it. The industry aims to establish a self-regulatory body and double the value of the music industry, as outlined in th  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 7 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * African leadership for pandemic preparedness * Wits Professor Helen Rees co-chairs WHO's Poxvirus Collaborative Open Research Consortium (CORC). Through her leadership, Wits RHI has helped shape the first Mpox Research Roadmap - a critical global framework guiding research, diagnostics, vaccines, and response strategies for future outbreaks. The World Health Organization launched the  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 7 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Anglia Ruskin graduate wins Book of the Year prize * Alice Cao, second left, at the annual British Book Design & Production Awards Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduate Alice Cao has won a prestigious national Book of the Year prize thanks to her illustrations for a limited-edition version of the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf. Alice, who studied on the BA (Hons) Illustration course at ARU in Cambridge, wa  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 7 (TNSjou) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University finds new way to train robots for real-world tasks using AI * Dr Alireza Rastegarpanah co-led research to develop an AI-based method to train robots for real-life tasks such as cutting materials or assembly * Current training methods are fast but can fail when a robot faces real-world variations such as differences in materials * The technique will help to make advanced robotics more pr  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 7 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University hosts visit by Birmingham MP and government minister Al Carns * AI Carns visited Aston University to explore research including cybersecurity and brain-inspired computing * The visit showcased key initiatives such as neuromorphic computing and concussion research * The visit included a tour of the Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment's facilities for investigating brain functioning. B  more

CARDIFF, Wales, May 7 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Biggest black holes built up in busy star clusters after series of violent merging events, research finds * The most massive black holes in the Universe detected by the ripples they make in space time were not born directly from collapsing stars, according to a new study. These cosmic giants instead build up through a series of repeated and extremely violent collision events in very densely populated star clusters  more

GUILFORD, England, May 7 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Brexit did not just shake Britain - it sent financial shockwaves across Europe * Brexit sent waves of financial volatility through European markets, reshaping how risk travelled between countries and exposing how tightly connected the continent's financial systems had become, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Analysing more than two decades of stock market data across the EU,  more

CHICHESTER, England, May 7 -- The University of Chichester posted the following news: * * * Chichester Masters student visits campus after global teaching award * A University of Chichester postgraduate student has visited the University's campus while in the UK, following international recognition for her innovative approach to English language teaching. Indeewari Mendis, who studies on the online MA Education (TESOL) programme, travelled to the UK to attend the IATEFL annual conference i  more

LEICESTER, England, May 7 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Final funding round for projects that let communities choose research to solve their real world problems A fifth and final chance to get funding for community-driven research projects is being launched by Collaboratory Research Hub - the pioneering partnership between De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), Loughborough University and University of Leicester. Since 2022 the Collaboratory initiative has been   more

LEICESTER, England, May 7 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU Vice-Chancellor meets Princess of Wales at launch of landmark early years guide The Vice-Chancellor of De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has met with Catherine, Princess of Wales during the launch of a major new guide aimed at transforming understanding of early childhood development. Professor Katie Normington attended an event at University of East London where Her Royal Highness unveiled Foundat  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 7 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Funding boost for traumatic brain injury research A Griffith University research project aimed at developing future therapies for people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) will receive $5.5 million in funding from the Queensland Government. The Cure TBI project team will use the funding to create a range of cell-based therapeutic products for treating TBI by using current, proven successful therapies t  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 7 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Improving memory health to reduce the risk of dementia later in life Improving cognitive health and managing everyday memory challenges is at the forefront of a course Griffith University is running to help older Australians reverse the impact of ageing and health issues. Griffith's Psychology Clinic is running a six-week course called the LaTCH Memory Management Group Program which offers practical skills t  more

NEWPORT, England, May 7 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Food student's research aiming to transform industry safety attitudes A food student is already working to transform attitudes towards safety in the industry before graduation through her final year research project. Rachel Maddocks, from Falmouth, Cornwall, decided to study at Harper Adams University after finding advancement opportunities were being limited by her incomplete studies. Having chosen to study  more

HOKKAIDO, Japan, May 7 (TNSjou) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: * * * Rare Footage of Elusive Sea-floor Creatures and Backward-Swimming Fish captured by Compact Video-Acoustic System in Greenland Researchers have deployed a portable, non-invasive monitoring system on the seafloor of a remote Greenlandic fjord to observe Arctic biodiversity without disturbing the ecosystem. * Arctic glacial fjords are hotspots of marine life, yet their seafloor environments remain s  more

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, May 7 -- The University of Southern Queensland issued the following news: * * * Hundreds of educators expected as UniSQ expands online professional learning program Head of School and Dean of Education and Creative Arts Professor Peter Cook is excited for the PL-Connect program to return in 2026. Back by popular demand, the University of Southern Queensland's (UniSQ) PL-Connect program will return in 2026 with an expanded series of online professional learning sessions.  more

LONDON, England, May 7 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Blood test could help predict disease progression and how well treatment will work By Ryan O'Hare Scientists are developing a test which could one day be used to predict how a patient's illness will progress, and even how well they will respond to treatment. The international team, led by researchers at Imperial College London, has already tested their method (called VeloCD) to successfully predict p  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 7 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Industrial waste used to develop non-toxic wood protection * The research originated in a project aimed at developing biofuels for ships but has since evolved into an environmentally friendly method for wood preservation. The path to new inventions is rarely straight or predictable, and this has certainly been the case for University of Copenhagen researchers Emil Thybring and Sune Tjalfe Thomsen. For  more

WURZBURG, Germany, May 7 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Like a molecular scalpel * Many application - whether in medicine, biotechnology, or agriculture - require the ability to eliminate unwanted cells, since these can compromise health, reduce productivity, or interfere with desired biological processes. However, doing so without affecting other cells remains a significant challenge. A collaboration of the Helmholtz Institute Wurzburg (HIRI), Akrib  more

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 7 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * TORCH Project Deepens Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture Through Community Living Lab in Kabale Makerere University, in partnership with local, regional, and international institutions, is advancing climate-smart agriculture and sustainable livelihoods through the TORCH Project - Towards a Clean Energy and Zero-Emission Society in East Africa: Strengthening Academic and Community Collaboration in Outreach,   more

HAMILTON, Ontario, May 7 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster spin-out biotech company gets $2.5M in seed funding to develop critical medicines The funding will power even closer ties between Stoked Bio Inc and the Stokes Lab at McMaster as they propel a suite of new drug candidates toward the clinic. By Blake Dillon A Canadian biotechnology company spun out of McMaster University has secured $2.5 million in early-stage capital to develop a pipeline of new medic  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, May 7 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * History PhD candidate receives fellowship to study Black Canadian telegraph workers Nnamdi Nnake is on a side quest from his study of telegraphy in Nigeria to look at the contributions of Black telegraphists in Canada, including former Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander. By Sara Laux, Faculty of Humanities In 1846, the first telegraph message in Canada was sent between Toronto and Hamilton -- just two year  more

SACKVILLE, New Brunswick, May 7 -- Mount Allison University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Susie Andrews ('01) honoured with 2026 Paul Pare Medal of Excellence Annual award recognizes outstanding teaching, research, scholarship, and service at Mount Allison University * Dr. Susie Andrews, professor in the Visual and Material Culture Studies Program, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Paul Pare Medal of Excellence. A scholar of narrative and religion, Andrews studies how storyt  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 7 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * My research can revolutionize the treatment of motion sickness * In his PhD research, Asher Lou Isenberg is investigating whether the stomach plays a role in motion sickness. If his hypothesis that stomach movements affect the severity of dizziness proves correct, it could radically change the treatment of motion sickness. Linnea Lundberg My PhD project is about...... finding out why we  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 7 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Pharmacy at 100: a century of impact, built for what comes next * Centenary celebrations of Nottingham's world-leading School of Pharmacy have set the course for the profession playing an ever-greater role in improving global health and well-being over the next 100 years. Some 200 global experts from industry, government and academia united in Nottingham at a centenary symposium exploring ho  more

TORONTO, Ontario, May 6 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Properly crediting employees for their ideas is key to building a strong workplace culture: Study * Making sure that employees are properly credited for their ideas can go a long way towards improving workplace culture, a University of Toronto Scarborough study has found. The study, published in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, finds that employees who have their ideas stolen exp  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 7 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Providing better mental health care for underserved communities * Leading mental health experts from the across the UK are coming together during Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May) to look at why people in certain communities are not getting the access to mental health treatment and services they need, and how this can be addressed. Experts from the University of Nottingham, in conjunc  more

LONDON, England, May 7 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Professor Claudia Langenberg elected as member of Germany's Leopoldina Professor Claudia Langenberg, Director of Queen Mary's Precision Healthcare Research University Research Institute (PHURI) has been elected to the prestigious German National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Leopoldina. * Individuals are selected to become Leopoldina members based on their outstanding contributions and discoveries   more

LONDON, England, May 7 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Scientists discover how HIV hijacks a cellular 'gateway' to infect resting immune cells The findings, produced by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and published in Nature, overturn long-held assumptions about HIV infection and could reshape understanding of how the virus establishes hidden reservoirs in the body. * Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have uncover  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 7 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Scientists stunned: Volcano cleans up after itself by removing methane from the air * When the submarine volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in the South Pacific erupted in January 2022, it was not only one of the most violent volcanic eruptions in modern times. The volcano also did something completely unexpected: it helped clean up some of the methane pollution it released. This phenomenon could poten  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, May 7 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * Simon Fraser University and Thompson Rivers University enhance inter-province collaboration * by Matt Kieltyka SFU President Joy Johnson and TRU President Airini sign a memorandum of understanding to lead to collaborations in strategic priority areas for B.C., including artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, health, wildfire management and emergency response, and Indigenous language revitaliz  more

CARDIFF, Wales, May 7 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Study exposes failures in prison healthcare * UK prisoners are up to 67 times more likely to experience harm whilst receiving healthcare, which could have been avoided if sufficient practices, systems and standards were in place, a new study finds. In this new study, researchers from the Universities of Manchester, Nottingham, and Cardiff reviewed over 15,000 prisoner health records from 18 prisons in England to i  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 7 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Three new KNAW members from Radboud University and Radboudumc * Mark Dingemanse, Ronald van Rij and Michiel Vermeulen have been appointed as new members of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen (KNAW). Members of the KNAW, who are leading scientists from a wide variety of different disciplines, are chosen based on nominations from colleagues, both in and out of the academy. The KNAW cur  more

GUELPH, Ontario, May 7 -- The University of Guelph posted the following news release: * * * U of G Names Dr. Mazyar Fallah Vice-President (Research and Innovation) * The University of Guelph has named Dr. Mazyar Fallah, vice-president (research and innovation). Most recently the dean of the College of Biological Science (CBS), Fallah will begin serving in the role May 25 for a five-year term. Since joining U of G in 2021, Fallah has led one of the University's most research-intensive col  more

LONDON, England, May 7 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Europe's first CAR T cell trial for amyloidosis opens Three patients with light chain amyloidosis have been treated with CAR T cell therapy in the first European clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of this immunotherapy in this patient group, led by UCL and UCLH researchers. The ALARIC trial, which was developed within the UK Myeloma Research Alliance and is supported by the National Institute  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Common inflammatory genes link pancreatic cancer with obesity and diabetes Shared inflammatory genes help explain poorer outcomes and point to potential new avenues for targeted treatment * New research shows that the same genes are active in pancreatic cancer, obesity and diabetes, helping to explain why people with metabolic disease often face poorer cancer outcomes and pointing to future   more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, May 7 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * KNAW appoints Jacquelien Scherpen and Lude Franke as new members Professors Jacquelien Scherpen (also rector magnificus of the University of Groningen) and Lude Franke (UMCG) have been appointed as members by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). The Academy has elected 16 new members. The approximately 600 members of the Academy are leading scientists from all disciplines. M  more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 7 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Australia's first Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre opens to deliver world-leading cancer care UNSW Sydney joins partners in a landmark collaboration, uniting research and clinical care for children and young people with cancer. In an Australian first, children and young people with cancer, and their families, will benefit from world-leading, comprehensive research-led clinical care in one fu  more

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, May 7 -- The University of Southern Queensland issued the following news: * * * Spotlighting Our Research: April 2026 Welcome to the first Spotlighting Our Research newsletter for 2026 - highlighting some of the achievements, partnerships, and breakthroughs continuing to build UniSQ's research momentum across areas including space, health, AI and sustainability. The past year reflects a research profile continuing to grow in scale, quality, and impact. At a glance * $  more

WINDSOR, Ontario, May 7 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * What if your co-op was your own company? One UWindsor student found out By Victor Romao Instead of stepping into a traditional co-op role, University of Windsor student Kalkidan Wubshet spent the work term building a startup -- an experience that began with a simple realization. "When it comes to communicating on campus, most students rely on word of mouth, Instagram, Discord, bulletin boards, etc.," said Wubs  more

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * WHO Report Highlights Global Drowning Burden as MakSPH Contributes to Evidence and Action By John Okeya Makerere University School of Public Health, through its Centre for the Prevention of Trauma, Injury and Disability, contributed to the Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention 2024, the first comprehensive global assessment of drowning burden, risk factors, and country-level responses. Published by  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 7 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Wits scientist recognised among 20 Leaders Shaping Health Across Africa * Professor Helen Rees recognised for driving impact across health systems. Meridian Letters has named Professor Helen Rees, Executive Director of Wits RHI, as one of its 20 Leaders Shaping Health Across Africa. This is a recognition of African leaders driving real-time impact across health systems, from science   more