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Trained Dogs Achieve Up to 98% Accuracy in Detecting Parkinson’s Disease from Skin Swabs

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative study by the University of Bristol, Medical Detection Dogs, and the University of Manchester found that two trained dogs can detect Parkinson’s disease from sebum skin swabs with up to 80% sensitivity and 98% specificity. In … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow’s Dr Mahmoud Wagih Wins Sir George Macfarlane Medal for Sustainable Electronics Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Dr Mahmoud Wagih of the University of Glasgow has been awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Sir George Macfarlane Medal for his early‑career achievements in sustainability‑driven electronics and public engagement. Presented on 8 July in London, the award included a £3,000 prize … Read the full press release

Glasgow Team Creates Self-Sensing Auxetic Plastics via 3D Printing

(IN BRIEF) An international team led by the University of Glasgow has developed 3D-printed auxetic lattices from PEEK infused with carbon nanotubes that broaden under tension and autonomously sense strain through piezoresistivity. Detailed in Materials Horizons, the study couples finely … Read the full press release

Liverpool and SIMATS Forge Five-Year Strategic Partnership in Health and Life Sciences

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and SIMATS have signed a five-year MoU to advance collaborative health and life-science activities. This partnership encompasses joint research projects, exchange programs for undergraduates and postgraduates, co-organized academic events, and visiting-student placements, all aimed … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool to Bestow Honorary Degrees on Seven Leading Figures in Arts, Peace and Science

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool will honor seven eminent figures—spanning poetry, peace advocacy, philanthropy, medicine, molecular biology, and finance—with honorary degrees during its ceremonies at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Featuring Liverpool poet Levi Tafari, peace activists Colin and Wendy … Read the full press release

TUM Introduces Industry-Standard Evaluation Protocol to Certify Robot Tactile and Motion Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) TUM MIRMI has unveiled a comprehensive testing framework that measures a robot’s tactile sensitivity and overall fitness for safe human collaboration. Developed by Alessandro Melone, Robin Kirschner, and Kübra Karacan at the AI Robot Safety & Performance Centre, … Read the full press release

AI House Amsterdam Launches to Unite Europe’s Top AI Talent, Startups, and Thought Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched AI House Amsterdam, a campus-style hub embedded in its Zuidas headquarters, to bolster Europe’s transition from AI adopter to innovator. Backed by over $100 million in annual AI investments and partnerships with Techleap, AI on … Read the full press release

Pearson Enhances PTE Academic with Real-World Speaking Tasks and AI-Driven Security, Launches Express Online Test

(IN BRIEF) Pearson is enhancing PTE Academic with two new speaking tasks (“Respond to a Situation” and “Summarize a Group Discussion”) and improved AI-assisted scoring, effective August 7, 2025. The upgrades include expanded preparation materials and an ever-growing test-center network … Read the full press release

TUM to Launch €69 Million Connectomics Center in Garching for Brain Network Mapping

IN BRIEF) TUM will launch the Center for Structural and Functional Connectomics (CSFC) on its Garching campus—a €69 million initiative approved by the GWK—to comprehensively map neural networks and accelerate research into multiple sclerosis, neuro-oncology, and developmental neurological disorders. Spanning … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Launches LINC to Unite Brain and Mind Research for Global Health Impact

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has launched the Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC), an ambitious collaboration uniting nearly 170 researchers and clinicians from the University, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Brain Health Northwest, and global partners. LINC aims … Read the full press release

CVC Foundation Invests in Resurgo Trust, AllChild, and Greenhouse Sports to Empower UK Youth

(IN BRIEF) The CVC Foundation has awarded strategic grants to Resurgo Trust, AllChild, and Greenhouse Sports, reinforcing its commitment to community-led, scalable solutions in education and employability. Resurgo will grow its SPEAR programme for NEET youth, AllChild will expand its … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Leads Development of First Global Information Guide for Innovative Surgery

(IN BRIEF) University of Bristol researchers and partners have created the first international Core Information Set (CIS) for innovative surgical procedures, published in the British Journal of Surgery. Arising from the 2018 “First Do No Harm” review, the CIS comprises … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Leads £1.46 Million UKRI-Funded Study to Tackle Food Inequality in Social Housing

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has been awarded £1.46 million by UKRI to lead SCHOUSE, a collaboration with the University of Cambridge and local partners. The project will explore why social-housing residents in Liverpool have poorer diets—examining income, employment, … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Study Reveals Distinct Sikhote-Alin Lineage and Conservation Needs for Siberian Flying Squirrel

(IN BRIEF) University of Helsinki researchers, with domestic and Russian partners, used genome-wide SNPs and mitochondrial DNA to chart genetic diversity in the Siberian flying squirrel. They found minimal variation in Finland and maximal, deeply divergent diversity in Russia’s Sikhote-Alin, … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Launches City-Wide Children’s Choir to Elevate Music Education

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow has launched a city-wide Children’s Choir in collaboration with the National Schools Singing Programme, aiming to provide hundreds of state school pupils with professional-grade vocal training. Directed by choral scholar David Wynn-Evans, the choir … Read the full press release

Leverhulme Trust Unveils £100 Million Centenary Awards to Supercharge UK Research and Diversity

(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust is marking its 100th anniversary with the Leverhulme Centenary Awards, a £100 million boost—on top of its usual £120 million annual spend—to establish up to five interdisciplinary research centres, expand doctoral training for at least … Read the full press release

Teamwork Under the Waves: How Orcas Divide Roles to Outwit Herring

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Italy’s Cnr-Ibf, Norway’s Orca Survey, Sweden’s Linnaeus University, and the University of Hawaiʻi with Picture Adventures have used drone videography to decode cooperative hunting in orcas (Orcinus orca). Their study in Current Biology identifies two complementary … Read the full press release

LEGO Appoints Gaming Veteran Fredrik Loving to Head Global LEGO GAME Division

(IN BRIEF) Effective 1 July 2025, Fredrik Loving becomes Senior Vice President and Global Head of LEGO GAME, reporting to Julia Goldin in Copenhagen. Loving brings over 20 years of gaming industry leadership, including ten years at EA DICE on … Read the full press release

LEGO Botanicals Grows with Hibiscus Flower and Mini Bonsai Trees Sets

(IN BRIEF) LEGO® expands its Botanicals range this summer with two new adult-oriented sets: the 660-piece Hibiscus Flower and the 709-piece Mini Bonsai Trees. Both offer detailed, nature-themed building experiences that promote mindfulness and relaxation. The Hibiscus model boasts lavender … Read the full press release