BATH, England, May 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * 2025/26 Annual Sustainability Report out now * The University of Bath has released its 2025/26 Annual Sustainability Report, showcasing a year defined by innovation, community action and measurable progress toward a more sustainable future. The report highlights major achievements across education, research, operations and student engagement, while setting the stage for the University's next strategic leap in su  more

BATH, England, May 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * 2026 Godfrey and Sue Hall Doctoral Researcher Prize finalists showcase * University staff, students and friends are invited to join us for the Godfrey and Sue Hall Doctoral Researcher Prize presentation event taking place on Wednesday 3 June 2026, 12-2pm in 5 West 2.01. This annual prize celebrates the very best of doctoral research at Bath, and this event offers a unique opportunity to hear from five outstand  more

SWANSEA, Wales, May 13 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * 300 years of industrialisation have left Wales with a blank ecological canvas in its coastal waters * A new study has revealed the staggering extent of historical degradation in Welsh estuaries and coasts, challenging modern conservationists to rethink how they restore the nation's marine environments. The research, led by Dr Richard Unsworth, of Swansea University, utilises historical ecology to map 300 years of  more

AALTO, Finland, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers measure energy below a zeptojoule-enough for a red blood cell to move a nanometer A new method for measuring incredibly miniscule amounts of energy - less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule - could give quantum computing and the hunt for dark matter a boost, while paving the way for counting individual photons. The fundamentals of quantum mechanics are miniscule. Scientists const  more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 14 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Asking wealthier older people to pay more for their aged care might be reasonable, but will it work? * Key points * The new Support at Home (SaH) program asks older Australians who can afford it to contribute to the cost of their own care. * International evidence shows aged care co-payments could paradoxically deter necessary care and eventually push people into needing more expensive services  more

BATH, England, May 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Bath team shares tobacco control research at major conference in Milan * Researchers from the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG), part of the University of Bath's Centre for 21st Century Public Health, will travel to Milan to present at an esteemed public health conference. The 10th European Conference on Tobacco or Health (ECToH) is organised by the Association of European Cancer Leagues and will take plac  more

WURZBURG, Germany, May 13 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Bavarian Centre for Preventive Infection Medicine opened * The new Bavarian Centre for Preventive Infection Medicine ( Bayerisches Zentrum fur praventive Infektionsmedizin, BZI) was officially opened in Wurzburg on 13 May 2026. The state-wide and cross-location centre, which was significantly promoted by Universitatsmedizin Bayern e.V., is intended to sustainably strengthen research, care and pre  more

LONDON, England, May 13 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Forecasting M&A in 2026: is there gold somewhere over the rainbow? The bulls held sway on the big question at Bayes Business School's recent annual market forecasting event: whether M&A activity would rise or fall in 2026. Responding to the all-important final question of the evening, three panellists predicted the surge seen in the second half of 2025 would continue. Mergermarket's Global Commen  more

HOBART, Australia, May 13 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Community input sought on review of Tasmania's Coroners Act Tasmanians are being invited to share their views as part of a review of the state's coronial laws and how the coronial process operates. The Tasmania Law Reform Institute has been asked by the Attorney-General to review the Coroners Act 1995 (Tas) and related rules, procedures and practices of the Magistrates Court (Coronial Division). The Ins  more

TORONTO, Ontario, May 13 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Dick Bond has spent 50 years trying to understand the universe. He's making progress. * As a teenager growing up in Toronto, Dick Bond read widely in his search for meaning and purpose - exploring everything from mathematics to human prehistory and ancient history. That's when he came across One Two Three... Infinity by the physicist George Gamow, a book first published in 1947 that explored fundamental   more

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 12 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Discovery of fat-burning 'switch' could lead to advances in bone disease treatments * Scientists' discovery of a molecular "switch" that activates an energy-burning pathway in mice has the potential to lead to new treatments for bone disease. The study, published in Nature, sheds new light on brown fat. Unlike white fat, which stores energy, brown fat cells burn calories, producing heat as a byproduct. F  more

KUOPIO, Finland, May 13 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Arya Mukherjee, MSc, 22.5.2026: Characterization of black and brown carbon aerosols from closed and open biomass burning * What is the topic of your doctoral research? My doctoral research focuses on the tiny aerosol particles released when biomass, wood, peat, grass etc., are burned, whether in small household stoves or during wildfires. These particles, known as black and bro  more

KUOPIO, Finland, May 13 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Henrik Nielsen, M.Soc.Sc., 22.5.2026: Novel study gives new understanding of sensory perception of on the Finnish- Russian and US-Mexican borders * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? My dissertation examines perception, sensory experience, and lived border encounters in the context of the Finnish-Russian and US-Mexican borders.   more

KUOPIO, Finland, May 13 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Philip Chambers, MSc (Agr & For), 8.5.2026: Gamified data collection for participative forest planning * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? This research investigated how gamification and playful approaches can help collect forest data to inform forest planning decision-making. Gamification involves applying game-like elements t  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 13 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * DTU strengthens research ethics with new advisory board * When research studies involve human subjects and human data, it places particular demands on ethical considerations. DTU is now establishing an institutional advisory board to assist DTU researchers in assessing the research ethics aspects of studies that do not require statutory approval by the Danish Research Ethics Committee Syst  more

BATH, England, May 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * ECRs invited to join University's ESRC Festival of Social Sciences Steering Group * Two Fellows or Lecturers can join the University's Festival of Social Sciences (FoSS) Steering Group, funded by the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) Programme and led by the Public Engagement Unit, for up to two years. There is an opportunity for two Fellows or Lecturers from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences   more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 13 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Ehlers-Danlos syndrome * A study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that persistent and distressing upper gut symptoms experienced by people with hypermobile (hEDS), are not due to structural problems with the gullet (oesophagus), as previously assumed. The findings of the research, which are published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (American Gastroenter  more

BATH, England, May 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Forgotten and isolated: 1.8 million people still vulnerable to Covid 19 face a mental health crisis * Levels of depression and anxiety remain high and largely unrecognised among an estimated 1.8 million clinically vulnerable people in the UK, many of whom continue to live significantly restricted lives to protect them from Covid 19, according to new research from the University of Bath. The research - a collab  more

HONG KONG, May 13 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * From Lab to Market: MedTech Hackathon GBA 2026 Accelerates Commercialisation of MedTech Innovations * The MedTech Hackathon GBA 2026, co-organised by The University of Hong Kong's (HKU) Techno-Entrepreneur Core (TEC) and Techno-Entrepreneur Academy (TEA) in collaboration with Bay Charm, presented the pioneering medical solutions of its top ten finalist teams at the Asia Summit on Global Health this week  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 13 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * From memory to connection - new research to explore role of Memory Boxes in dementia care * To mark Dementia Action Week (18-24 May 2026), Boots is funding new research with the University of Nottingham to explore how Memory Boxes could support everyday dementia care, and the potential for the initiative to be scaled as a social prescribing tool. The research builds on Boots' Memory Box ini  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 13 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Gravitational wave detectors can now 'autotune' signals to harmonise the heavens * Gravitational wave researchers working on the world's most sensitive scientific instruments have found a way to tune their detectors using a process akin to the pitch-correction used in music production. Scientists at the international LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA (LVK) gravitational wave observatory collaboration have employed   more

LONDON, England, May 13 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * Greenwich & Kent universities announce senior executive team and Chancellor for new super-university * The new multi-university group will come into effect as a legal entity on 1 August 2026, as a result of the merger that was confirmed by the two universities in February, when contracts were formally exchanged. YolanDa Brown OBE DL, who was appointed Chancellor at the University of Kent in 2024, will s  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * No refrigeration needed for killer disease vaccine Malaria is a deadly disease killing more than half a million people every year, but a new vaccine is showing promise as it not only offers long-lasting strong protection but also inhibits transmission of malaria by mosquitos. The vaccine is predicted to be low cost and its cold-chain independence strongly enhances its deployability. Professor Bern  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 13 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * New spin-out to make life-saving medicines more affordable A new Griffith University spin-out company called Flo Axiom has been established to develop innovative technology to make medicines for cancer treatments, vaccines, and immune therapies easier and more affordable to produce. Based on research led by Professor Bernd Rehm and Dr Stefanie Buchholz from Griffith's Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics  more

RED DEER, Alberta, May 13 -- Red Deer Polytechnic issued the following news: * * * How RDP Nursing Students Are Using AI & Why It Matters By Stephanie Jacobi (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and Austyn Womacks-Unger (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is becoming part of everyday life. In nursing programs at RDP, many students report using tools such as ChatGPT to generate ideas, clarify complex course content, and organize their academic work. Our resea  more

BOCHUM, Germany, May 13 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * How Water Fleas Detect Their Predators * When water fleas grow up in the vicinity of predators, they change their body shape. Crowns of thorns or large heads make them more difficult to eat. Researchers in Bochum provide insight into the underlying mechanisms. Daphnia, also known as water fleas, are artists of defense: When their predators live nearby, the water fleas change their body structure to   more

LONDON, England, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Major survey of London tap water shows 'forever chemicals' within safe limits By Ryan O'Hare A large study of London's tap water has revealed that trace amounts of PFAS 'forever chemicals' are present, but their levels are within UK and EU safety limits. The analysis, led by researchers at Imperial College London in 2024, is the largest study of its kind to look at levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl  more

MUNICH, Germany, May 13 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Improving plastics recycling from end-of-life vehicles * Closed-Loop-Recycling Each year, four to six million cars are scrapped in the EU-resulting in the loss of ressources. The EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation is intended to ensure that these materials are recovered and reused in new vehicles in the future. Researchers at the TUM have now analyzed a process developed within the Car2Car resear  more

KARLSRUHE, Germany, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * 3D Microscopy: Laser Rotates Samples Contact-Free Gentle laser driven flows enable precise 3D imaging of delicate samples * Until now, it has been technically nearly impossible to rotate highly sensitive samples in all directions under a microscope without making contact. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a new laser-based technique that a  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 13 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Kid Reporters make headlines at the University of Glasgow * An ambitious collaboration between the University of Glasgow and Hillhead Primary gave 90 school children the opportunity to learn more about the media, digital storytelling and the University's research. During February and March 2026, the school's P3 pupils visited the University's Gilmorehill campus in the city's west end to interview 14 aca  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 13 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Supported training improves injury prevention * Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the study is the first-ever trial of injury prevention in women and girls' Australian Football, and the second-largest randomised trial in sport injury prevention worldwide. The study of the Prep-to-Play injury-prevention program followed nearly 2500 players from 165 under-16, under-18, and senior w  more

LONDON, England, May 13 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * London Business School launches PS5m Catalyst Fund to advance responsible business leadership * London Business School has announced the LBS Catalyst Fund, a PS5m philanthropic investment designed to accelerate the School's leadership in responsible business, policy-relevant research and future-focused management education. Established through a generous gift from longtime friends of the School, the LBS Cata  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 12 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Never running out - Research into reusable hygiene products receives NWO grant * Reusable alternatives to disposable products, such as metal straws, bring-your-own cups or reusable water bottles, are examples of circular business models that have become more firmly established in our economy in recent years. However, there are still numerous consumer products for which sustainable alternatives are not th  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 13 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * UK-wide nucleic acid network launches Newcastle University is part of a new national network which will accelerate innovation across nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA. Research and innovation The Nucleic Acid Network will bring together researchers, industry partners and policymakers from across the UK. Supported by more than pound sterling900,000 in combined funding, including pound sterling650,00  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Watershed moment for the Creative industries A major new study finds creative employers are ambitious for growth but hampered by an outdated skills system. * A new study published today by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) led by Newcastle University and the Royal Society of Arts, and Work Advance, is being called a 'watershed moment' for the creative indust  more

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, May 14 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Noise Action Week: Salford experts working to make the world sound better This week is Noise Action Week, aimed at raising awareness of the impact excessive noise in our environment can have on people. The World Health Organisation identifies noise as the second most harmful environmental pollutant after air pollution. The problem is linked to serious health impacts including hearing loss, stress  more

COURTENAY, British Columbia, May 13 -- North Island College issued the following news: * * * Pacific Seaweed Summit considers an ocean of opportunities The potential for seaweed is expansive, with uses ranging from food to building supplies. This was a key takeaway from the inaugural Pacific Seaweed Summit in Campbell River. North Island College and its Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI) co-hosted the May 6-8 event with the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, Heiltsuk Clima  more

PLYMOUTH, England, May 13 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Plymouth expert champions history education * A University of Plymouth research academic has been elected as President of the UK's leading voluntary organisation that furthers the study, teaching and enjoyment of history. The Historical Association (HA) brings together people who share an interest in and love for the past, and the society has selected the University of Plymouth's Professor James Daybel  more

LONDON, England, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary to coordinate new Nature Medicine global obesity data Commission Queen Mary University of London is set to play a central role in a major new international effort to transform obesity care through data-driven healthcare and clinical decision-making. * The newly launched Nature Medicine Data-Driven Decision Support in Obesity Management Commission brings together leading global ex  more

LONDON, England, May 13 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary Vice-President at World Digital Education Conference in China Professor Wen Wang, Vice-President and Chair of the University AI Strategy Group at Queen Mary University of London, presented at the World Digital Education Conference 2026 in Hangzhou, China, highlighting Queen Mary's approach to embedding AI across the University. * Organised by the Ministry of Education of China and Zhejian  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, May 13 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Rapid health tests boost patient confidence and understanding * For people living in regional and remote communities, where access to a GP or pathology services can involve long travel distances and large out-of-pocket expenses, point-of-care testing (POCT) offers a convenient way to receive timely health information closer to home. New research from Flinders University suggests these rapid, on-the-spot  more

BATH, England, May 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Renewed partnership between University of Bath and Western University, Ontario, Canada * On Tuesday 05 May 2026, the University of Bath renewed their partnership and formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Western University, Canada, during a visit from Dr Shaun Boe, the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Along with Dr Boe, the MoU was signed by Professor Manuel Barcia Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Enga  more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, May 13 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Researchers develop polymer which evolves into a helical structure * A team including a Keele researcher has developed a synthetic polymer which naturally evolves into a stronger helical structure which is commonly seen in nature, and which could help scientists create more adaptable and customisable materials. The twisting helical shape is a structure that is commonly found in organic molecules, most famou  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 13 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * SACAQM opens AI_r Sensor Hosting Programme * The move is to encourage participants and broaden data access to improve air quality monitoring capacity. The South African Consortium of Air Quality Monitoring (SACAQM) has opened participation for its AI_r Sensor Hosting Programme, inviting public institutions, NGOs and private organisations to host AI_r devices as part of a two-year air   more

CARDIFF, Wales, May 13 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Scientists use new otter poo DNA sampling technique * Studying endangered species without disturbing animals or their habitats can be difficult, but scientists at Cardiff University have successfully reconstructed genetic information about otters using samples of only their poo. The team, from the Cardiff University Otter Project, combined techniques from the fields of metagenomics (genetic material obtained from  more

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 13 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Scientists using tree bark to assess air pollution * Tree bark is being tested by researchers at the University of Southampton as a new way to trace harmful air pollution in local communities. Particulate matter - tiny particles of dust too small for the eye to see - is considered to be one of the most harmful types of air pollution for our health. However, it can be difficult to measure what p  more

GUELPH, Ontario, May 13 -- The University of Guelph posted the following news release: * * * Seven Faculty to Be Honoured for Excellence in Teaching, Research at Convocation * Seven outstanding faculty members will be honoured for their excellence in teaching and scholarship at the University of Guelph's 2026 Summer Convocation. "Two of our guiding areas of focus at the University of Guelph are creating an exceptional student experience and advancing knowledge that shapes society through r  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, May 13 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU's Canada Research Chairs to advance study of stem cells, immune function and AI for public good * Three exceptional Simon Fraser University researchers have been named new and renewed Canada Research Chairs.  Announced today, the SFU chairs are Kyle Burrows, Faculty of Health Sciences; Wendy Chun, Faculty of Communication Art and Technology; and Lisa Julian, Faculty of Science. The Canada Res  more

OSHAWA, Ontario, May 13 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Simulation technology donation supports Ontario Tech students in emerging health-care roles * Ontario Tech University has received a high-fidelity simulation mannequin from Laerdal Medical Canada to enhance experiential, work-integrated learning and support career preparation in health-care simulation and education. Simulation plays a key role in training doctors, nurses, first responders, respi  more

SWANSEA, Wales, May 13 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * South Wales saltmarshes hold nearly three times more fish than unvegetated shores, Swansea University study shows * Saltmarshes in south Wales support fish at nearly three times the density of unvegetated estuarine shores, according to new Swansea University research. Published in Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, the study shows the highest fish species richness recorded in a UK saltmarsh and provides the fi  more

SINGAPORE, May 13 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Two new studies to improve cancer screening and early detection * The Research Institute for Cancer Prevention, Screening and Early Detection (RISE), jointly led by the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and NTU Singapore, has announced the launch of two studies; one led by NCCS to evaluate multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests and another led by the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)  more

PLYMOUTH, England, May 13 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain * Using ultrasound to stimulate a specific part of the brain could offer a non-invasive therapy that benefits those experiencing chronic pain, a new study has suggested. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, was conducted by experts from the University of Plymouth's Brain Research and Imaging Centre and the Univers  more

LONDON, England, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Harm from missing incidents among people with dementia One in 10 times that a person with dementia goes missing results in serious harm, finds a new UCL-led analysis of police data on missing people incidents involving older adults in the UK. The researchers say this figure may still be an underestimate, as their findings, published in the journal Age and Ageing, highlight the need for preventa  more

LONDON, England, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Heavy caring responsibilities may hasten cognitive decline Onerous caring responsibilities reduce brain function for people aged 50 and over, whereas light caring duties can actually be beneficial to middle-aged and older people's mental abilities, a new UCL study finds. For the study, published in Age and Ageing, the researchers used 2004-05 to 2021-23 data from the English Longitudinal Study   more

NORWICH, England, May 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Refugees reveal hidden trauma of life in the UK From relentless cycles of intrusive memories to loneliness and physical pain - a new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals the struggles of refugees who entered the UK as unaccompanied minors. Researchers interviewed refugees who fled Afghanistan as children and endured family separation, human rights abuses, and violence. Their  more

MANCHESTER, England, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Climate-ready countries attracting more international students, major study finds Written by: Joe Stafford Countries that are better prepared for climate change are becoming more attractive to international students while more vulnerable nations are losing their appeal, according to a major new global study involving researchers from The University of Manchester. The research analy  more

MANCHESTER, England, May 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New research reveals rapid methane release mechanism at the front of retreating ice sheets An international team of scientists has discovered that methane hydrates beneath the northwest Greenland continental shelf became rapidly destabilised by meltwater, releasing large stores of methane during ice-sheet retreat across the continental shelf. The findings, published in Nature Geoscie  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, May 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Study shows post-exercise 'warm glow' increases generosity New research led by the University of Portsmouth has found that burning calories increases the urge to burn a hole in your pocket for good causes * You've just finished a workout, lungs burning, heart pumping, and you feel energised and ready to take on the day. That's your brain rewarding you with a hit of dopamine - the feel-good   more

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 13 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * University of Southampton praised for public engagement role * The University of Southampton's strong foundations for public engagement and its commitment to growth have been recognised with a Silver Engage Watermark by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE). This national quality mark acknowledges universities that have embedded meaningful engagement into their strategic  more

HOBART, Australia, May 13 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Tackling the impact heat has on wheat The increasing frequency and intensity of heat stress due to climate change poses a significant threat to global wheat production. That's why it's crucial to improve heat tolerance to mitigate the impact of high temperatures on the important cereal grain. Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) PhD candidate, Abu Bakar Siddique, is one of the recipients of a prestig  more

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, May 13 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * University partners with business to speed up construction using AI The University is working with local company Drywall Steel Sections Ltd on a new project to make construction design faster, more accurate and more efficient. The partnership, part funded by Innovate UK, is part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) a UK-wide scheme that helps businesses work with universities to tu  more

LONDON, Canada, May 13 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western partners with European universities to advance neurotechnology education and research NeurotechEU alliance will open doors to expanded research collaborations and student training By Crystal Mackay Building on decades of established strength in neuroscience, Western University is expanding international education and research collaborations through a strategic partnership with NeurotechEU. The first non-E  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 13 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * What HIV taught us about dealing with obesity * Veteran HIV clinician-scientist Professor Francois Venter takes on the obesity epidemic. As a young doctor amid the unrelenting chaos that characterised the height of the HIV epidemic in South Africa in the late 1990s, Professor Francois Venter recalls writing between 10 and 20 death certificates a day at the then Johannesburg General Ho  more

GUILFORD, England, May 13 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Why global businesses are becoming quietly entwined with the military * Big corporations are not just influenced by governments anymore - they are being increasingly influenced by the military, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The research, published in the Journal of World Business, shows many multinational firms now build competitive advantage through structured relationsh  more