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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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