BURNABY, British Columbia, June 4 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news: * * * 'There is no university on Earth like SFU': Tamara Vrooman ends her term as chancellor * After six dedicated years as Simon Fraser University's chancellor, Tamara Vrooman ends her time in the role following June's convocation ceremonies. "As the first in my family to attend university, I always knew the value of post-secondary education," says Vrooman, who served the maximum term as chancellor. "Bu  more

AALTO, Finland, June 4 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * In search of carbon wisdom - scavenger hunts help you get to know urban nature better What kinds of urban nature sites are carbon-wise? What is the significance of trees in the city, and where can you find green spaces with multiple benefits? Researchers from the CO-CARBON project, which studies urban greenery, have designed four themed scavenger hunt trails for the Helsinki metropolitan area that take seekers  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 4 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * AfD Dominated TikTok in the German Election * Social media is playing an increasingly important role in political election campaigns. TikTok and Instagram have become battlegrounds where politicians compete for the attention of voters, particularly younger ones. In the most recent Danish general election, we saw a significant increase in the use of TikTok. This platform was also widely used during   more

CARDIFF, Wales, June 4 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Ancient DNA reveals unique history of extinct cave lion * Cave lions split from modern lions some 1.5 million years ago - far earlier than previous estimates - according to new research by scientists in Sweden and Cardiff. In a new study, published in the journal Cell, genetic information taken from extinct cave lions demonstrates that the species represented a highly distinct evolutionary lineage, which separate  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 4 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Developments demonstrations on campus * * The individuals who chained themselves to the logistics centre this morning have left of their own accord. The logistics centre is accessible once again. * The incidents of butyric acid being poured in various buildings have been reported to the authorities by the university. * Butyric acid has been found in multiple locations on campus. This concerns at least   more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 4 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * DTU Startup Day brings ideas, capital and industry together under one roof * More than 70 technology-based startups showcased their prototypes and business cases at the innovation hub DTU Skylab on 2 June. The day brought together tech entrepreneurs, investors and partners around one shared goal: bringing new technology to market faster. Nasrin Billie At the innovation hub DTU Skylab o  more

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 4 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI threatens math, researchers warn An international group of mathematicians is sounding the alarm about the rapid advance of artificial intelligence (AI) in their field. - They fear that scientific research will become beholden to commercial tech giants, that trade journals will be flooded with unreliable results, and that scientists' autonomy will erode. They call on colleagues to tak  more

LIVERPOOL, England, June 4 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Experts highlight limits of evidence from ultraprocessed food trials * A group of eating behaviour and metabolism experts from across Europe have published a Perspective article in the journal Science examining the limitations of current evidence on ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). The authors include Professor Eric Robinson (Department of Psychology, University of Liverpool), Professor Faidon Ma  more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, June 4 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * ForensifAI signs licensing agreement with the University of Groningen ForensifAI has signed a licensing agreement with the University of Groningen. In doing so, the company is taking an important step in the commercialization of its AI-driven technology to verify the authenticity of digital images. ForensifAI was founded by Prof. Dr. George Azzopardi and Dr. Guru Swaroop Bennabhaktula from the   more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 4 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Green corridors open routes to fossil-free shipping * Green maritime corridors will enable ships to refuel zero-emission fuels and are an important step towards more sustainable shipping. But without faster development of port infrastructure, the transition risks stalling. Christina Taekker Denmark has distinguished itself as a key player in developing the green maritime corridors of t  more

NEWPORT, England, June 4 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * PhD student Jack goes for gold as vital crop protection research secures award Vital research into a major pest affecting one of Ireland's key crops has been recognised with an award from the country's agricultural development body. The work Harper Adams University alumnus Jack Perry has already completed on his ongoing PhD has secured him a gold medal from Teagasc - the national Irish Agriculture and Food   more

BATHURST, Australia, June 3 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * In-the-box solution harnesses solar power for remote agriculture * Charles Sturt is using PHNXX's Solar-in-a-Box technology in Wagga Wagga, providing renewable electricity to areas where grid power is unavailable. * Charles Sturt to use PHNXX's Solar-in-a-Box Installation on projects in Wagga Wagga * The technology will be trialled at the University on research projects, Vineyard of the Future   more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 4 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * From introvert to hero: The "Hacker" revealed From War Games to The Matrix and Mr Robot, new James Cook University research reveals how film and gaming representations of the computer "hacker" are driven by our own insecurities around technology, cybercrime and surveillance. - JCU Associate Professor of Information Technology Roberto Dillon published his new historical analysis in the jo  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 4 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Key protein in Parkinson's disease behaves differently in blood and brain, McMaster study shows Insights from the study of protein alpha-synuclein could lead to earlier detection of the neurogenerative disease. By Lisa Polewski Researchers at McMaster have provided new insights into a key protein that could lead to earlier detection of Parkinson's disease. The protein alpha-synuclein behaves differen  more

LONDON, England, June 4 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University achieves Medical Research Council funding consortium success to support postdoctoral clinical research careers A consortium involving Kingston University to help support postdoctoral clinicians has received major investment from the Medical Research Council (MRC). The London Launchpad Regional Accounts for Clinical Researchers (RACR) consortium has been awarded pound sterling700,000 for  more

LEEDS, England, June 4 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Leeds Beckett PhD student wins OpenBright Award to advance machine learning research with real-world impact * Established in 2020, OpenBright aims to address the gender imbalance in computing by empowering women to develop new ideas and build research careers with practical and societal impact. This award recognises women undertaking innovative research in computing, software engineering, data science, arti  more

CARDIFF, Wales, June 4 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Lived experience of poverty stigma will inform new policies for public services * The voices of people who experienced the stigma surrounding poverty have been key to a new set of recommendations and solutions aimed at improving support. The Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) based at Cardiff University has worked closely with community researchers in Swansea to investigate the impact of poverty stigma, a debil  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 3 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * McGill University named as presenting partner of team representing Canada at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale * Associate Professor Theodora Vardouli of McGill University's Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture, alongside colleagues Mark Wasiuta (Columbia University) and Farzin Lotfi-Jam (Cornell University), has been selected to represent Canada at the 2027 International Architecture Exhibition - La Bi  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 4 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster researcher's latest antibiotic discovery offers new way to kill drug-resistant bacteria Manikomycin, which blocks the exit site of the protein-producing machinery in bacteria, is the fourth major discovery from antimicrobial resistance expert Gerry Wright's research team in recent months. By Blake Dillon Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a new antibiotic that kills some of th  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 1 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * 'Gold standard' mental health diagnostic interviews not as reliable as previously believed, study finds The study finds only moderate consistency in the results of standardized diagnostic interviews for adult mental and substance use disorders. By Adam Ward, Faculty of Health Sciences Diagnostic interviews are widely used by mental health professionals to identify conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder a  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 4 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Life finds a way: Dinosaur bone discovery holds promise for medical implants By Jesse Dorey, Faculty of Engineering Using nanoscale electron microscopy, McMaster researchers found a 71-million-year-old dinosaur fossil shares a feature with modern human bone. When Alyssa Williams looked into the microscope, she found herself looking 71.5 million years into the past. Williams, at the time a PhD student in Eng  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 4 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * A study of ice and fire: Climate change melts snow cover, worsens wildfire emissions and risk Snow that builds up on wildfire-charred ground has a cooling effect that can offset emissions, but climate change is shrinking the snow cover, research shows. - Diminishing periods of snow cover in northern forests, shortened by climate change, are poised to disrupt a delicate balance in some of the planet's   more

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 1 -- McMaster University issued the following Q&A involving Bruce Newbold, professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Society, and acting dean of the Faculty of Science: * * * Canada's declining fertility rate: Q&A with expert Bruce Newbold Without a shift toward greater gender equity, the falling fertility rate could lead to a shrinking and aging work force, increased health-care costs and social isolation. By Mike Beattie Canada's fertility rate, which has   more

SWANSEA, Wales, June 4 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Meet Purrble - the plushie robot helping to ease anxiety and depression in LGBTQ+ young people * An interactive robotic plushie called Purrble could improve anxiety and depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ young people. Researchers found that young people - aged between 16 and 25 - who interacted with the robot were much more likely to see improvements in symptoms of anxiety and anxiety, and reduced difficulties with em  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, June 3 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Mi'kmaw-led digital archive launches for 300th Anniversary of 1726 Treaty * L'nuey is launching a new Mi'kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty on June 4, 2026. The project aims to make Mi'kmaw history in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) easier to find, understand, and use. The 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty w  more

SACKVILLE, New Brunswick, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Mount Allison University issued the following news: * * * Climate change linked to increase in oyster-borne pathogen in Atlantic Canada Mount Allison researchers collaborate with Fisheries and Oceans Canada to examine climate-related increase in Vibrio in the Gulf of St. Lawrence - New findings of a university-government research team show the marine bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vibrio) has increased in tandem with water temperatures in the  more

PERTH, Australia, June 4 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Murdoch researchers catch record breaking carp in Perth waterways * Researchers from Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute have captured the largest carp ever recorded in Perth, as part of a collaborative program where feral fish are removed from WA waterways. The "whopper" female carp, measured at 823mm in length and 11.9kg in weight was ready to spawn, carrying more than 3 million eggs. Cindy Palermo,  more

GUILFORD, England, June 4 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * New research identifies key factors vaccine developers must consider to protect the nose and throat from infection * A consistent biological barrier that stops the immune system from making the antibodies most needed to protect the nose and throat from respiratory viruses has been identified. The discovery, led by researchers from the University of Surrey, in partnership with University College Lo  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, June 4 -- Radboud University posted the following news: * * * Petra van Gurp appointed Professor of Patient participation in education and training * Internist Petra van Gurp has been appointed Professor of Patient participation in education and training at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. Her work focuses on the role of patients in the education and training of healthcare professionals and on how patient involvement contributes to the profes  more

HONG KONG, June 4 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU signs MoU with Society Work Department of CPC Jinan Municipal Committee and The Keswick Foundation to explore innovative comprehensive service model for new employment groups * The rapid growth of the platform economy has given rise to new employment groups comprising food delivery couriers, express couriers and ride-hailing drivers who rely on online platforms. In response to National po  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, June 4 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * President: New government gives research and technology a key role in Denmark's future * The President of DTU is very positive about the new government's ambitions for education, research, technology and digitalization. Peter Aagaard Brixen Denmark has formed a long-awaited new "four-leaf-clover" coalition government - and the four parties' government platform indicates a strengthening  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 4 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Prestigious international award for wheat scientist from University of Nottingham * A plant scientist from the University of Nottingham has received a prestigious award for her research into improving the breeding of wheat to improve crop yields. Dr Surbhi Grewal, Associate Professor in the Division of Plant and Crop Sciences in the School of Biosciences, has been awarded the Nazareno Stram  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 4 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Robotic plushie could significantly ease depression in LGBTQ+ young people * An interactive robotic plushie called 'Purrble' could improve anxiety and depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ young people. The research, published in Nature Medicine, also found that participants were twice as likely to see improvements in symptoms of anxiety, and more likely to see improvements to their emotional regul  more

PERTH, Australia, June 4 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Study details epic transportation of Stonehenge stone across ancient Britain * New research by Curtin University has revealed how one of Stonehenge's most mysterious stones was likely transported hundreds of kilometres across Britain through challenging terrain, highlighting the remarkable capabilities of ancient communities. Stonehenge's central Altar Stone is a six-tonne sandstone megalith now believed  more

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 4 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * TU/e scientists receive NWO funding for defense materials research Grants for four research projects align closely with the ambitions of the new institutional plan. - The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is awarding over 15 million euros in funding within the KIC call 'High-performance materials for Defense and security'. Ten projects have received funding. TU/e researchers are involved in   more

LONDON, England, June 4 (TNSrpt) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL launches major new report on the future of challenge-led research Drawing on insights from 45 experts and more than 190 publications, UCL Grand Challenges' report examines how universities, funders and governments can strengthen challenge-led research over the next two decades. The first report of its kind to explore the future of challenge-led research globally, it highlights that this fie  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 4 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * UK's first evidence-based menopause workplace toolkit launches to help employers better support women at work * A new free online resource launched today will help employers across the UK respond more effectively to menopause in the workplace, boosting retention, improving wellbeing and helping to build more inclusive workplace cultures. In partnership with Lancaster University, Wellbeing o  more

MACAU, China, June 4 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM scholar publishes correspondence in Nature to address apprenticeship in AI era * Tony Zhang Huiquan, associate professor in the Department of Sociology of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Macau (UM), and his collaborator have published a correspondence in the leading international academic journal Nature. Drawing on their experience of using agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tools such a  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 4 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Can virtual reality provide a new way of tackling gender-based violence? Dr Shaimaa Abdelkarim and Dr Rishika Sahgal partnered with Calico to explore the use of VR in challenging institutional responses to violence against women - Birmingham Law School researchers Dr Shaimaa Abdelkarim and Dr Rishika Sahgal are leading a new research project to investigate how virtual reality might open up new conve  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 4 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * University of Glasgow launches new ten-year strategy * The University of Glasgow has launched its new ten-year strategy, setting out a vision to strengthen its position as one of the world's leading universities. "World-Changing Glasgow - University for the World" outlines how the University will boost its world-leading research over the next decade while providing outstanding, student-centred learning.  more

MANCHESTER, England, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Online type 2 diabetes support linked to better health outcomes A free online NHS programme is delivering meaningful health improvements for adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) across England, a new study by University of Manchester researchers has shown. The NHS programme called "Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes" is a website containing written articles, videos, s  more

MANCHESTER, England, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New study examines how safety is delivered in NHS virtual wards Virtual wards, also known as hospital at home, are increasingly being used across the NHS to support people who would otherwise need hospital care to receive treatment and monitoring at home. A new NIHR-funded study led by University of Manchester researchers explored how safe care is delivered in virtual wards, highlight  more

MANCHESTER, England, June 4 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Teen wellbeing improving after years of post-pandemic concern, major study finds A major new study of more than 115,000 young people suggests teenage wellbeing may finally be recovering after years of concern over the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers from the #BeeWell programme based at The University of Manchester found steady improvements in psychological well  more

MANCHESTER, England, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * World's largest scorpion revealed from 415-million-year-old fossils * Fossil fragments suggest Praearcturus gigas represents the largest scorpion ever discovered, perhaps one metre in length * Specimens held in the Natural History Museum collection since the 1870s have been reinterpreted using modern techniques * Giant scorpion lived tens of millions of years before other famous "gi  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 4 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * University of Melbourne releases 2025 Sustainability Report The University of Melbourne has made significant progress towards its sustainability goals for operations, teaching and research at the mid-point of its Sustainability Plan 2030, with 72% of targets "met" or "partially met". Major milestones include: * Carbon neutral certification for the University's business operations under the  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Buoy oh Buoy - Tracking ocean waves from storms in Antarctica to ripples in Alaska For the first time, mighty ocean waves generated in the Southern Ocean have been accurately measured all the way to the tiny ripples they form on the shores of Alaska. Professor Ian Young, from the University of Melbourne's Department of Infrastructure Engineering, is lead author on a landmark study that analy  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news on June 3, 2026: * * * Can fighting via SMS be good for a relationship? Should couples avoid discussing problems in their relationship through text messages? Research suggests that it depends on the individuals, the context and how they use the technology. By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux Today, many of our social interactions are routed through technology: text messages, video calls, voice messages, emails a  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Explaining how skin and other tissues stay strong Scientists at IRIC have discovered an actin network linking several skin cells that can transmit mechanical forces over long distances. By Myreille Larouche Scientists at Universite de Montreal's Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) have identified a dynamic structure that forms a network on the surface of epithelial cells. Le  more

SYDNEY, Australia, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Hail conditions on the move as winter crops face rising risk Melissa Lyne New research led by UNSW suggests as the climate warms, the conditions that produce hailstorms are drifting towards the poles - leaving winter crops exposed. A hailstorm can undo a season's work in minutes. It can strike quickly and unevenly, shredding wheat, bruising fruit, flattening crops - while also leaving ne  more

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, June 4 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Shining a light on whanau cancer journeys An Otago research project in which whanau share their cancer journeys on video has won the inaugural Hei Ahuru Mowai Whanau Voice Award for best presentation at the World Indigenous Cancer Conference held in Auckland in April. The research project, Nga Korero Pono (The True and Honest Stories), is a collaboration between the University's Poneke campus and  more

SYDNEY, Australia, June 4 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * New therapies to get blood flowing to diseased arteries Breakthrough research targets a crippling disease by developing new drugs to boost the body's ability to create new blood vessels. - Affecting one-in-five Australians, and more than 230 million people globally, peripheral artery disease is a debilitating condition that reduces blood flow to the extremities. It can lead to limb amputation a  more

WESTCHESTER, England, June 1 -- The University of Winchester issued the following news release: * * * Anat's new book examines how constitutional ideas have 'moved across time and space' A new book edited by a University of Winchester academic looks at how constitutional ideas have been adopted and adapted by different states around the world and through history. Constitutional Transplantations: The Diffusion and Adoption of Constitutional Ideas, edited by Professor of Law Anat Scolnicov, e  more

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, June 4 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * University launches pound sterling60 million Digital Strategy The University has announced a landmark pound sterling60 million investment in a major digital transformation programme designed to modernise its infrastructure, enhance services and elevate the experience of every member of its community. As a key element of the University's Strategy 2035, Creating Opportunities, Transforming  more

NANAIMO, British Columbia, June 4 -- Vancouver Island University issued the following news: * * * VIU approves balanced budget for 2026-27 The university is moving forward with strength thanks to a successful financial strategy. - Vancouver Island University (VIU) has reached a significant financial milestone - a balanced budget. And the institution is on track for continued financial stability over the next three years. On May 28, VIU's Board of Governors approved the university's 2026-27  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 4 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB introduces new rectoral team: focus on innovation, sustainability and international growth The Vrije Universiteit Brussel announces the composition of its new rectoral team for the 2026-2030 policy period. Following his recent re-election as rector for a new four-year term (2026-2030), rector Jan Danckaert, together with four vice-rectors and five assignment holders, will continue to set   more

WINDSOR, Ontario, June 4 (TNSjou) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * What makes a lake turn toxic? UWindsor is part of a global team trying to find out By Sara Elliott University of Windsor researchers have partnered with global experts to write a five-year action plan aimed at understanding the risk of highly toxic blue-green algae blooms. The five-year research plan outlines priorities to address the threats these blooms pose to freshwater resources worldwide, inc  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 4 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Wits kidney disease expert brings African perspective to landmark Lancet papers * In Africa, chronic kidney disease may be missed due to limited screening and also as warning sign patterns can differ from those seen in high-income countries. New screening and treatment policies, however, are possible. This insight is one of the key perspectives brought by Dr June Fabian, a nephrolog  more

BARCELONA, Spain, June 3 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The world reaches the highest number of armed conflicts in the past decade * The UAB School for a Culture of Peace publishes today its annual report-one of the main yearbooks in Spain on conflictivity, human rights and peacebuilding. The report identifies 40 wars currently existing in the world, the highest figure in the past decades, and warns about the increase of international conflicts and  more