WINDSOR, Ontario, May 27 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * 'Making invisible experiences visible': University of Windsor study uses art to explore life after abuse By Sara Meikle For many women leaving a violent intimate partner, the journey to safety continues long after the relationship ends. Rebuilding health, stability and quality of life often means navigating healthcare, housing, social services and community supports -- a complex process researchers at the Uni  more

AALTO, Finland, May 27 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Finland ranks among Europe's top investing nations, study finds Nearly half of Finnish households now invest in stocks or mutual funds, according to a new study from Aalto University. The findings suggest Finland has emerged as one of Europe's leading investing nations alongside Sweden. The study shows that investing among Finns has increased rapidly over 15 years. Between 2009 and 2023, the value of stocks a  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 26 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * AI model sheds light on language evolution * AI model of Early Child Development explains how language evolves. New research from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, has significant implications for understanding both human language development and the behaviour of large-scale artificial intelligence language models. Culture is key, as well as an understanding of "ite  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 27 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University launches new master's programme with Capgemini to help businesses benefit from AI * New professional programme is designed to build an understanding of how generative artificial intelligence (AI) can shape business models * Programme will provide students with skills on how businesses can embrace AI tools * AI has already impacted people's lives day-to-day, but it also has a wider impact on bus  more

BARCELONA, Spain, May 26 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Barcelona and school gentrification: when urban changes enter the classroom * A new study by researchers from the UAB, the Institut Metropoli and the UB warns that the transformation of neighbourhoods is also redefining schools, and calls for public policies that can connect urban planning to educational equity. The article calls for educational equity to be the guiding principle of urban poli  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 27 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Breaking the Optical Barrier: terahertz tech could help enable quantum internet security * A new method to distribute cryptographic keys using terahertz waves could help enable secure communication in the quantum-powered internet of the future, researchers say. Engineers from the University of Glasgow are pioneering the development of a new method of quantum key distribution (QKD) using terahertz waves   more

VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 27 -- Camosun College issued the following news release: * * * Preserving Kwakwaka'wakw carving traditions through robotics and applied learning Researchers from Camosun College and the University of Victoria have been awarded a grant to support the preservation of Northwest Coast Indigenous carving traditions through an adaptive robotic system that collaborates with master carvers. Carey Newman (University of Victoria), Richard Gale (Camosun College), and Kei  more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, May 27 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Chevening scholars should be exempted from visa brake, say ResearchPlus and Russell Group * ResearchPlus, of which Keele University is a member, and the Russell Group have jointly written to the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, urging the government to exempt Chevening scholarship holders from the "visa brake" policy announced in March 2026, arguing that applying the restrictions to this cohort is neither nece  more

LONDON, England, May 27 (TNSjou) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * Disability inclusion in advertising builds stronger brand affinity Consumer attitudes towards brands are more positive when their adverts feature people with a disability, new research finds. By Hamish Armstrong (Senior Communications Officer) Adverts that feature people with a disability greatly enhance consumer attitudes towards brands and their products, according to new research co-  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 27 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Cutting-edge quantum lab launches at Griffith PsiQuantum's Asia-Pacific Test & Validation Lab has moved to the next stage of development with lab construction at Griffith University's Brisbane South (Nathan) campus complete and officially launched. The announcement marks a significant milestone in PsiQuantum's expansion in Queensland and its mission to build the world's first utility-scale, fault-tolerant q  more

KUOPIO, Finland, May 27 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Masoud Fatemi, MSc, 16.6.2026: Computational methods for analysing Twitter-based social networks * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? My doctoral research develops computational methods for analysing social networks. It focuses on how people connect, interact, form communities, become similar to each other, and build social ties  more

KUOPIO, Finland, May 27 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Rahul Mallick, MBBS, MSc, 6 June 2026: New modes of action identified for the vascular growth factor VEGF-B * The doctoral dissertation in the field of Molecular Medicine will be examined at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kuopio Campus. What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? My doctoral research investigates how VEGF-B (Vascula  more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 28 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Early childhood educators change how they speak to toddlers depending on gender * Early childhood educators speak differently to boys compared to girls in toddler classrooms, University of Queensland research has found. Honours student in Psychology, Elizabeth Brook, led a study analysing 182 interactions between educators and toddler groups during playtime at early childhood education and care cen  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, May 27 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Flinders University joins the 2050 Alliance * Flinders University is among the nine universities that have today launched the 2050 Alliance to build a better future for students and communities across Australia. The Alliance is committed to achieving the national goal of increasing tertiary attainment to at least 80% of the working-age population by 2050, to ensure that all Australians have the opportun  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 27 (TNSjou) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Invisible battle between bacteria determines the flavour and safety of salami VUB-research could lead to safer products, more consistent quality, and potentially new flavours and textures. - Fermentation is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. Long before refrigerators existed, people relied on microorganisms to keep food - including meat - safe to eat. PhD research by VUB  more

LONDON, England, May 27 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Logos Research plans to make AI reasoning trustworthy in high-stakes environments By David Silverman Logos Research, a spinout from Imperial College London, is developing a technology to make computer code generated by AI models reliable enough for algorithmic trading and other applications where sound reasoning is critical. The London-based company has emerged from stealth after launching last year with fun  more

BOCHUM, Germany, May 27 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Insight into Unique Anatomical Structures of Ascidian Species * As the closest relative to vertebrates, ascidians are important model organisms. Thanks to modern imaging, researchers now have new insight into their anatomy. Ascidians, also known as sea squirts, are the evolutionary link between vertebrates and invertebrates, making them valuable subjects of biological studies. For the first time, r  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 28 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Language matters: inclusive searching in the University Library catalogue * RUQuest, the University Library's catalogue, will display respectful alternatives for subject headings that are considered offensive, discriminatory or outdated. With this change, the University Library aims to contribute to inclusive searching and a more conscious use of language. Subject headings in a historical context The  more

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 27 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Lung cancer cells switch identity to resist treatment * Cancer scientists have discovered that lung cancer cells can change their identity to resist treatment. Research published today in Molecular Oncology reveals how lung cancer cells can become more aggressive and harder to treat by reactivating a process involved in early lung development. The findings could help doctors predict which patie  more

MANCHESTER, England, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester researchers secure pound sterling1.3m to transform recycling of complex waste The University of Manchester has been awarded over pound sterling1.3 million to develop technologies that could recover valuable materials from hard-to-recycle waste including disposable vapes and cars. The three year project, REMOVE UM: REcovering MOlecular ValuE from Unrecycled Multi materials  more

HAIFA, Israel, May 27 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Medicine Without Drugs: An Israeli Breakthrough in Nanomedicine * An innovative technology developed by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology could lead to a fundamental shift in the cancer treatment paradigm. They created advanced nanoparticles that successfully halt aggressive triple-negative breast cancer tumors - without releasing a single drug molecule. The partic  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 27 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Daily glass of 100% fruit juice could help support mental wellbeing People who drink a glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie each day as part of the UK's 5-a-day healthy eating guidance see improvements in their mental wellbeing, according to new research. In a new randomised controlled trial, adults with low intakes of fruit and vegetables were given support to increase their daily fruit  more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 27 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Pioneering UNSW researchers elected to the Australian Academy of Science Louise Templeton Leading experts in polymer chemistry, quantum computing and molecular science have been recognised for their world-leading discoveries. UNSW academics Professor Cyrille Boyer, Scientia Professor Andrew Dzurak and Professor Timothy Schmidt have been elected 2026 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science (  more

HONG KONG, May 27 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU Professor Chen Qingyan elected Fellow of the Royal Society * Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) and Chair Professor of Building Thermal Science at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has just been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science. Election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society is o  more

HONG KONG, May 27 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU research reveals snow droughts continue to threaten global food security and calls for climate-resilient agriculture practices to promote sustainable development * Global climate change is reshaping agricultural ecosystems. As warmer winters becom e more prevalent, snow droughts caused by insufficient snowfall are becoming more frequent. This leaves winter wheat, which relies on snow cove  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, May 27 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth expert warns of inland water dangers as new data reveals 202 accidental drowning deaths last year Professor Mike Tipton from the University of Portsmouth leads national response as inland drowning deaths outpace coastal fatalities - New data published today by the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) shows that 202 people died in accidental water-related incidents across the UK in 2025 - an  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth scientists help detect 161 new gravitational wave signals as part of international collaboration Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have contributed to the largest-ever catalogue of gravitational wave detections, with three record-breaking discoveries that reveal new secrets about the most extreme events in the Universe - Artistic representation of a binary black hole me  more

WURZBURG, Germany, May 27 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Predicting the spread of viruses and bacteria with drones * Searching for ticks in the Bavarian region Upper Palatinate: researchers from Wurzburg and Munich will meet there in June for fieldwork. The team is also using high-tech drones - but not to track down individual ticks. Instead, they are focussing on the living environment of the small bloodsuckers: Forests and, above all, forest edges.   more

SINGAPORE, May 27 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * Prof Zhou Kun elected Fellow of the Royal Society * Prof Zhou Kun from NTU Singapore has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom's national academy of sciences, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to science. Election to the Fellowship is regarded as one of the highest honours in science. Past Fellows include some of the most influential figures in history, such as Isaa  more

BARCELONA, Spain, May 27 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Protein's role in male reproductive ageing identified * A study by the UAB and the IJC demonstrates that SIRT7 is a key regulator of the quality of male germ cells and that the deficiency of this protein during ageing can lead to a functional decline in sperm. A study led by researchers at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) h  more

GEELONG, Australia, May 26 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Psychotherapy can help reduce endometriosis pain, study shows * Women living with endometriosis can benefit from therapy-based interventions like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to manage their pain, according to recent findings from the Deakin Lifespan Institute. Pain is one of the most common, and life altering, endometriosis symptoms. The HaPPI trial tested whether yoga or CBT could help manag  more

LONDON, England, May 27 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Queen Mary academics elected Fellows of The Royal Society Lars Chittka, Professor of Sensory and Behavioural Ecology, and Inderjeet Dokal, Emeritus Professor and Honorary Consultant in Haematology, both at Queen Mary University of London, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, one of the world's most prestigious scientific organisations. - The Royal Society, established in 1660, is the UK's  more

LONDON, England, May 27 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Tropical butterflies "hedge their bets" with mating tactics to adapt to extreme seasons Butterfly reproduction findings provide key insights into how climate crisis might affect tropical ecosystems - New research from Queen Mary University of London shows how extreme seasonal patterns are causing rainforest butterflies to adapt their reproductive strategies at a rapid pace, with implicatio  more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, May 28 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Researchers find evidence of red dwarf stars "eating" their planets * Researchers led by a Keele scientist have found evidence of red dwarf stars completely engulfing their surrounding planets; a phenomenon which has been predicted but never conclusively supported. Led by astrophysicist Professor Robin Jeffries, the team studied young star clusters using data from the Gaia-ESO Spectroscopic (GES) survey and   more

SWANSEA, Wales, May 27 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Researchers in breakthrough precision on energy difference inside antihydrogen atoms * Swansea University physicists, as leading members of the ALPHA antihydrogen collaboration at CERN, have determined the ground state hyperfine splitting of antihydrogen 100 times more accurately than ever before. The measurement breaks new ground on the knowledge of the internal structure of antihydrogen, the elusive antimatter   more

BRISTOL, England, May 27 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Researchers take soft robotics to new heights with pioneering tiny pump able to power and control a robot butterfly * The breakthrough, led by the University of Bristol and published in the journal Nature Communications, presents a low-voltage power source with the potential to transform robotic systems in a wide range of applications from robotics legs to haptic gloves used in medical and industri  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 28 -- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada issued the following statement on May 26, 2026, by CEO Chris Watling: * * * Hiding in plain sight A robust and resilient family medicine workforce matters to the public and it matters to us in specialty medicine. Family medicine and specialty medicine are interdependent parts of the system; when we help each other, we help ourselves and our patients. I'm honoured, therefore, to be part of the Focus on Family M  more

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, May 27 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford professor awarded prestigious honour in Geography Richard Knowles, Emeritus Professor of Transport Geography at the University of Salford, has been awarded the IGU Laureat d'honneur by the International Geographical Union (IGU). Recognising individuals who have achieved exceptional distinction and rendered outstanding service to the work of the International Geographical Union and the ad  more

BRISTOL, England, May 27 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Scientist behind groundbreaking airborne particle research becomes Fellow of the Royal Society * Jonathan Reid, Professor of Physical Chemistry in the School of Chemistry, has received the honour in recognition of his pioneering work advancing our knowledge of the roles aerosols play in our atmosphere, in the airborne transmission of disease and in the delivery of drugs to the lungs. Professor Re  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, May 27 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * SFU study pushes for more inclusive urban design for people living with dementia * by Sam Smith Navigating Vancouver's streets on foot can feel somewhat perilous. Cars, cyclists and e-scooters come at you from all directions. Construction shuts off walkways leading to diversions. Sidewalks are often uneven and in need of repair. For people living with dementia, overcoming such challenges can be   more

COVENTRY, England, May 27 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * Should the UK Treasury relax bank ringfencing rules? * The UK Government has announced that it will relax the ringfencing rules which banks have to abide by, though it has resisted pressure from some banks to scrap them altogether. The rules were introduced to create a stabler and less risky banking system in the wake of the global financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent Vickers Repo  more

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 27 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Southampton professor to receive Royal Society Fellowship * University of Southampton Professor Alberto Naveira Garabato has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society. The Royal Society made the announcement today [27 May], with the formal admission ceremony due to take place on 10 July. Established in 1660, the Fellowship of the Royal Society is one of the highest honours a scientist  more

LONDON, England, May 27 -- St Mary's University issued the following news: * * * St Mary's Space Research Featured by BBC Research led by Dr Dan Cleather at St Mary's University has been featured by the BBC for his work which has helped develop exercise technology designed for use in space. The story focused on the High-Frequency Impulse for Microgravity (HIFIm) rowing ergometer, an innovative device invented by Physical Mind London to help astronauts combat the significant muscle and bone d  more

TRIESTE, Italy, May 27 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) issued the following news: * * * Support SISSA with your 5x1000 -- a simple gesture with a real impact Donating your 5x1000 to SISSA is easy: simply enter the tax code 80035060328 in the dedicated section of your Tax form. - This time of the year you can allocate your 5x1000 to SISSA to support university education and scientific research. Choosing to donate your 5x1  more

KUOPIO, Finland, May 27 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * The impact of nanoplastics on neurons may depend on their size * Smaller plastic particles have more effects on neurons, the key information processing cells of the brain, new research from the University of Eastern Finland shows. In the study, neuronal cells were exposed to polystyrene nanoplastics at low doses to study subtle changes. Plastic production continues to rise, despite worldwide conce  more

HOBART, Australia, May 27 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * TIA report highlights research driving Tasmania's agriculture and food sectors The latest report from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) highlights impactful research, industry partnerships and education initiatives supporting Tasmania's agriculture and food sectors. The 2025 TIA Highlights Report brings together a year of world-class research, education and collaboration across the s  more

MUNICH, Germany, May 27 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * TUM among the top in European start-up ranking * New economic strength for the future In Europe, nearly half a million additional start-ups could emerge in ten years if all universities were to harness their potential as effectively as the leaders in the field of entrepreneurship. This is shown by the new Redstone University Startup Index. TUM ranks 4th among very large universities for start-ups  more

MANCHESTER, England, May 27 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Two Manchester Professors elected to prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society Two "outstanding researchers" from The University of Manchester have been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences. Professor Chris Parkes, an experimental particle physicist at the University, and Professor Jeff Forshaw, a theoretical particle physicist, join over 90   more

LONDON, England, May 27 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL scientists named Fellows of the Royal Society Three UCL researchers have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society in recognition of their outstanding contributions to scientific research. Professors Elizabeth Fisher (UCL Institute of Neurology), Roberto Mayor (UCL Division of Biosciences), and Thomas Mrsic-Flogel (Sainsbury Wellcome Centre), are part of a cohort of more than 90 researchers from a d  more

LONDON, England, May 27 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL to lead London Launchpad for postdoctoral clinical academics UCL has secured funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to lead a major new regional initiative supporting postdoctoral clinical academics across London. As part of a pan London consortium, UCL will front the London Launchpad Regional Accounts for Clinical Researchers (RACR) - a programme designed to help clinical academics navigat  more

PLYMOUTH, England, May 27 -- The University of Plymouth posted the following news: * * * University appoints senior academic to drive marine autonomy innovation and collaboration * The University of Plymouth has appointed one the UK and Europe's leading experts in autonomous systems as its new Professor of Marine Autonomy and Environmental Intelligence. Professor Matthew Palmer has been working in the sector for more than two decades and will officially join the University in June. He will  more

LONDON, England, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * How wasp societies overcome fierce leadership battles When the loss of a queen wasp triggers a power struggle and social turmoil, colonies can survive the upheaval thanks to helpful wasps that pick up the slack, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The findings, published in the journal Animal Behaviour, show that even in colonies where leadership succession is violent and chaotic, there a  more

LONDON, England, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Promising gene editing therapy lowers 'bad' cholesterol Patients in London have received a pioneering new gene editing therapy that lowers 'bad' cholesterol after a single infusion, as part of a study involving UCL scientists. Initial results from the research, supported by BRC-supported clinicians from UCL, UCLH and Barts Health NHS Trust, highlight the potential of the therapy as a one-time t  more

MANCHESTER, England, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Experts use AI and satellite images to reveal vast damage to critical Amazon buffer zone An international team of scientists has used artificial intelligence and 35 years of satellite data to uncover the shocking scale of environmental destruction in one of the world's most important ecosystems. The research, published in Biological Conservation, found that more than 493,000 square k  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * A final legacy: Roberto Araya's last study on Fragile X Syndrome An international collaboration involving the late UdeM neuroscientist highlights a new therapeutic target for Fragile X syndrome, a leading cause of autism and intellectual disability. - A promising avenue for the treatment of Fragile X syndrome, the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability and autism in boys, has open  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 27 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University of Nottingham academic selected for prestigious UK government policy fellowship * Dr Parimala Shivaprasad from the University of Nottingham's Faculty of Engineering has been selected by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to undertake a secondment into the UK government department as part of their prestigious DSIT Fellowship. The Fellowship places leading   more

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Studies expose hidden toll of trauma recovery in NZ Researchers from the University of Otago - Faculty of Medicine - Christchurch Otautahi are calling for improved long-term psychological support for survivors of major trauma after landmark studies reveal many patients in Aotearoa New Zealand are struggling to access appropriate follow-up care. The three studies, published in both the In  more

HOBART, Australia, May 27 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Brain cancer research benefits from local funding Cancer Council Tasmania strengthens support for local cancer research, with new scholarships and fellowships helping two University of Tasmania researchers advance work into glioblastoma (GBM), one of the most aggressive and hard-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Cancer Council Tasmania Chief Executive Officer Alison Lai said the scholarships and fellowship  more

HOBART, Australia, May 27 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Into the wild: adult Maugean skates returned to Macquarie Harbour Two adult Maugean skates were successfully released back into Macquarie Harbour in late April, by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and members of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community, who were working with IMAS researchers when the animals were first collected from the Harbour in December 2023. IMAS marine ecologist and   more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, May 27 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * UOW secures $2.1 million boost for research with real-world impact ARC Linkage projects will advance new energy systems, safer aged care, stronger cyber security and sustainable dairy farms - The University of Wollongong (UOW) has secured more than $2.1 million in funding from the Australian Research Council's (ARC) most recently announced Linkage Round for four projects designed to delive  more

LONDON, Canada, May 27 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western joins national network of high-powered digital research infrastructure Distributed Storage and Compute Grid boosts AI research capacity and keeps data in Canada By Megan Stacey Western University is one of seven higher education institutions across the country that will host new, shared digital research infrastructure. The Distributed Storage and Compute Grid, a pilot project led by the Digital Research A  more