Okayama University of Science (OUS) has been ranked in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 for the second consecutive year, placing in the 1501+ band among 2,191 institutions worldwide. OUS showed particular strength in the Industry category, reflecting its strong collaborations with companies and local communities. It is the only private university in the Chugoku–Shikoku region to be included in this year’s ranking.

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and ASN Foundation (ASNF) are proud to announce the launch of new ASN Student Member Scholarships, a transformative initiative providing complimentary ASN memberships to every graduate student enrolled in Academic Nutrition Departments and Programs (ANDP) member institutions beginning January 2026. ANDP, a community within ASN, is comprised of directors of undergraduate and graduate nutrition departments and programs across the United States who work collectively to advance nutrition education, share best practices, influence policy, and strengthen student recruitment. This scholarship program directly supports that mission.  

ASHG will host the Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium on December 2–3, featuring 16 expert-led sessions on cutting-edge genomic technologies and rare disease diagnosis. The event offers interactive learning, up to six CME credits, and global access to innovations like long-read sequencing, RNA-Seq, and federated variant sharing.

Goethe University is proud to announce a truly unique new Collaborative Research Centre: The first-ever educational sciences Collaborative Research Centre (CRC 1750) is launching under the name [in:just]. Its focus will be on exploring justice and participation within the German education and upbringing system. The German Research Foundation (DFG) also approved the continuation of three CRC Transregios (TRR), in which Goethe University researchers play a key role. These projects involve the mathematical description of complex geometric structures (TRR 326), the study of matter under extreme conditions (TRR 211), and research into the tropopause region of the atmosphere at altitudes between seven and 17 kilometers (TRR 301).

Organizations across the nation recognized National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD) on November 18^th, a day to increase awareness about the burden of injuries and violence, the leading cause of death and hospitalization for Americans ages 1-44. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, NIPD empowers individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to prevent injuries and promote safety for all.This nationwide initiative, now in its sixth year, is led by the Injury Free Coalition for Kids^®, based in the Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention (CCISP) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego is expanding its roadway safety education efforts to reach more Californians, with a focus on Native American youth, pedestrian safety and Spanish-speaking communities.