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27-Jan-2026

Physical activity of adolescents and their parents' mood could be linked

SWPS University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, because the sedentary lifestyle of young people may translate into worse well-being of their parents, according to a study by an international team led by researchers from SWPS University.

Journal: Mental Health and Physical Activity
Funder: National Science Centre, Poland, National Science Centre, Poland

27-Jan-2026

Identification of the central pathological substrate of bipolar disorder as paraventricular thalamic nucleus

Juntendo University Research Promotion Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Bipolar disorder is a significant global health issue, affecting millions worldwide. To address the urgent need for novel therapeutic approaches, it is important to deepen the understanding of its pathology. A group of researchers from the Juntendo University has demonstrated how alterations and abnormalities in the neurons of the paraventricular thalamic nucleus region of the brain are associated with bipolar disorder, offering a novel therapeutic and diagnostic approach.

Journal: Nature Communications

27-Jan-2026

Specialized Information Service (FID) Jewish Studies to be further expanded

Goethe University Frankfurt
Grant and Award Announcement

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is providing up to €2 million in funding to continue and further develop the Specialized Information Service (FID) Jewish Studies for another three years. The renewed funding will strengthen the central research infrastructure for Jewish and Israel studies, covering periods from classical antiquity to the present day. The FID has been coordinated by the Johann Christian Senckenberg University Library since 2016. Long-standing partners include Professor Kai Eckert of Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, with the Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky joining the consortium more recently.

27-Jan-2026

The most prominent trend in Holocaust commemoration worldwide is a growing focus on the rescuers of Jews

Tel-Aviv University
Reports and Proceedings

Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University is publishing, for the fifth year, the “For a Righteous Cause” Report, which examines initiatives and activities around the world to preserve Jewish heritage, commemorate the memory of the Holocaust, and combat racism and antisemitism. The report, comprising 104 pages, has received broad international attention.

27-Jan-2026

HKU RIICH convenes cross-sector roundtable—Shared Visions: Preparing Talent Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

The Research and Impact Initiative on Communication in Healthcare at the University of Hong Kong (HKU RIICH) organised and held a roundtable event entitled "Shared Visions: Preparing Talent Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow " on 5 December 2025. The event brought together diverse stakeholders involved in preparing today’s university students and graduates for the workforce, including government departments, business organisations, employers, university support services, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and university students and graduates.

27-Jan-2026

The Future of Hong Kong Economy Conference 2026 explores sustainable growth in Hong Kong’s economic development

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

“The Future of Hong Kong Economy Conference 2026”, organised by HKU Business School and co-organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy, concluded yesterday. The conference gathered esteemed scholars, policymakers and industry leaders to engage in dynamic discussions on the future of the global economy, opportunities in AI Innovation, the New Silk Road for Chinese Enterprises to expand globally, Hong Kong’s positioning in global financial innovation, and entrepreneurship and leadership.

27-Jan-2026

HKU establishes Hong Kong Base of State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building and Urban Science

The University of Hong Kong
Business Announcement

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the South China University of Technology (SCUT) formalised a partnership through a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to establish the Hong Kong Base of the State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building and Urban Science (SKL-SBUS). A launch ceremony was held today (21 January) at the Convocation Room, HKU, marking a strengthened partnership between the two universities in the fields of architecture and urban science.