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Luxembourg Institute of Health Researchers Highlight Organoid Technology as a Breakthrough in Brain Tumour Precision Medicine

(IN BRIEF) A review published in Nature Reviews Neurology highlights how researchers at the Luxembourg Institute of Health, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg, are advancing brain tumour research through the development of organoid models. These three-dimensional, patient-derived structures … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia Volunteers Restore Woodland Habitat to Protect Bluebells and Boost Biodiversity

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia has launched a volunteer-led conservation initiative aimed at restoring woodland habitats on its campus and protecting native bluebell populations. Members of the UEA Biodiversity Heroes programme are working with the university’s Grounds team … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Co-Curates International Exhibition Exploring Artificial Intelligence and the Question of Human Agency

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow is involved in a major international art exhibition exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping contemporary life and raising new questions about agency in the digital age. The exhibition, AI and the Paradox of Agency, … Read the full press release

€8 Million Horizon Europe Grant Supports Clinical Development of Theolytics Oncolytic Virus Therapy for Advanced Ovarian Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London are contributing to an international clinical trial evaluating THEO-260, an experimental oncolytic immunotherapy designed to treat platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The trial, known as OCTOPOD-IV, is being supported by €8 … Read the full press release

Experian Launches First UK Credit Score App Inside ChatGPT With Postcode Comparison Tool for Consumer Financial Insights

(IN BRIEF) Experian has launched the United Kingdom’s first credit score application integrated within ChatGPT, introducing a postcode-based credit score comparison tool designed to help consumers better understand their financial standing. The tool uses aggregated and anonymised Experian Credit Score … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Student Awarded Marian Aldred Grant to Advance Research on CAR-NK Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer

(IN BRIEF) A Master’s student at the Luxembourg Institute of Health, Nil Karaarslan, has been awarded the Marian Aldred Award by Think Pink Lux in recognition of her research into genetically engineered Natural Killer cells for breast cancer treatment. The … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich Researchers Develop AI Robot That Uses Language Models and 3D Vision to Locate Misplaced Objects

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a robot capable of locating misplaced objects by combining three-dimensional vision with language models that encode contextual knowledge about everyday environments. The robot constructs an accurate spatial map of … Read the full press release

Research from the University of Helsinki Reveals How Wood Surface Treatments Influence Bacterial Communities and Indoor Hygiene

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki has found that untreated wood surfaces support greater bacterial survival and diversity than treated wood surfaces. By examining bacterial adhesion, survival and transmission under both laboratory conditions and … Read the full press release

Frankfurt Selects Former Bundesbank Headquarters as Future Site of European School Frankfurt

(IN BRIEF) The European Central Bank has welcomed the City of Frankfurt’s decision to select the former Deutsche Bundesbank headquarters site as the future location of the European School Frankfurt. The decision represents a major step toward resolving long-standing uncertainty … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Research Project Invites Women Football Fans to Share Experiences to Improve Stadium Safety

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is collaborating with Northumbria University and the Football Supporters’ Association on the Safer Stadiums research initiative, which aims to improve safety and inclusivity for women attending men’s football matches. The project invites women fans to share … Read the full press release

NIB and the City of Turku Sign EUR 250 Million Credit Facility to Finance New Schools and Modern Educational Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) NIB has agreed to provide the City of Turku with a EUR 250 million 25-year uncommitted credit facility to support a major programme aimed at constructing and renovating educational facilities across the city. The broader initiative, valued at … Read the full press release

University of Groningen and UMCG appoint Anne Been to explore creation of joint valorization organization to strengthen research-driven innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen and the University Medical Center Groningen have appointed Anne Been as quartermaster to explore the establishment of a joint valorization organization designed to strengthen the translation of academic research into societal and economic impact. … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Scholierenacademie helps bring scientific research into classrooms across the Northern Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Scholierenacademie programme is helping introduce research skills and scientific thinking to pupils in primary and secondary schools across the Northern Netherlands. Through collaborations between researchers, students, and teachers, the initiative translates academic research into … Read the full press release

Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick joins Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship recognising leadership in migration and humanitarian research

(IN BRIEF) Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, a prestigious honour recognising significant contributions to research and public understanding within the social sciences. Professor Squire, a … Read the full press release

International research team demonstrates new method to stabilize exotic quantum states using controlled random pulses in superconducting quantum processors

(IN BRIEF) An international team of researchers has demonstrated a new method for stabilizing exotic quantum states by reducing the heating that typically occurs when quantum systems are periodically driven. Using a superconducting quantum processor with 78 qubits, the scientists … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow researchers develop smart pillow prototype designed to reduce bedtime smartphone screen use and support better sleep routines

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a prototype smart pillow designed to help reduce the negative effects of bedtime smartphone use by allowing users to access digital audio content without looking at screens. The device integrates … Read the full press release

ACS University Leadership Program Brings Together Senior Executives from HOCHTIEF, Turner, CIMIC and Dragados for Strategic Innovation Projects

(IN BRIEF) ACS Group has concluded its ACS University Executive Leadership Program with a final event in Madrid attended by 34 senior leaders from across the Group’s global companies, including HOCHTIEF, Turner, CIMIC, Dragados and FlatironDragados. The year-long programme combines … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Development of Green-Certified, Earthquake-Resilient Student Dormitory at Özyeğin University in Istanbul

(IN BRIEF) EBRD is providing a US$ 20 million loan to Özyeğin University to finance the construction of a green-certified, earthquake-resilient student dormitory on the university’s Çekmeköy campus in Istanbul. The project aims to address the city’s growing shortage of … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Launches Online Support Resources for Families Navigating Mental Health Detention Laws

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has launched new online resources designed to support families acting as “Nearest Relatives” for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. Developed over nearly a decade with funding from UK Research and Innovation, the … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Introduces Donation Based Weekday Entry to Botanic Garden During 150th Anniversary Year

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will introduce donation-based weekday entry to its Botanic Garden throughout 2026, removing the fixed admission fee as part of celebrations marking the university’s 150th anniversary. The initiative builds on the garden’s existing DAISY DAY … Read the full press release