Daily Archives: 25, July 2014

Biotie Therapies Corp: Clinical study with Biotie’s BTT1023 in primary sclerosing cholangitis awarded external grant funding

Turku, Finland, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Biotie Therapies Corp. will be working in partnership with the University of Birmingham, UK, who have been awarded funding of up to approximately EUR 1.0 million for an investigator-sponsored, Phase 2, proof of concept study with … Read the full press release

Ramboll’s Liveable Cities Lab cooperates with world’s leading urban development researchers to improve life in cities

A team of the world’s leading researchers within urban development has joined forces in a new project aimed at improving life in cities. Ramboll’s Liveable Cities Lab spearheads the initiative. Orestad, Denmark, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Every day, urban population rises by 180,000 … Read the full press release

Saxo Bank appoints Alessandro Bressan as Global Head of Equity Products

Advances its ‘one platform’ strategy by further bolstering cross-asset capabilities  COPENHAGEN, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, today announces the appointment of Alessandro Bressan, as Global Head of Equity Products. The appointment marks a further … Read the full press release

G4S announced its commitment to provide at least 600 staff as members of the UK’s military reserve from 2017

G4S pledges to become leading provider of Armed Forces Reservists LONDON, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — G4S, the leading global integrated security company, has today announced its commitment to provide at least 600 staff as members of the military reserve from … Read the full press release

New Bayer plastic for suitcases now debuts in the new Pantera Collection from Andiamo Luggage

Andiamo Luggage equips its new collection of luxury suitcases with scratch-resistant material Leverkusen, Germany, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vacation is finally here! Just pack the bags and enjoy the summer. Heavy luggage, however, often makes travel an ordeal. But it doesn’t have … Read the full press release

UCL scientists discovered rare gene variant associated with increased risk of developing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and alcoholism

A rare gene variant discovered by UCL scientists is associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and alcoholism, confirms new research. LONDON, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — People with the variant are around 2 to 3 times more likely to … Read the full press release

UCL, Stanford and UCSB study: Invertebrate numbers decreased by 45% on average over 35 year period in which the human population doubled

Invertebrate numbers have decreased by 45% on average over a 35 year period in which the human population doubled, reports a study on the impact of humans on declining animal numbers.  LONDON, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — This decline matters because of … Read the full press release

Technische Universität München invents thumb support that reduces strain on the joints

In automotive manufacturing the thumb is exposed to more strain than any other finger. Day in, day out it must bear great loads – literally. Christin Hölzel, a doctoral candidate at the Chair of Ergonomics of the Technische Universität München … Read the full press release

The Advanced Propulsion Centre selects the University of Warwick as the site for its Hub location

University of Warwick to host central Hub with regional Spokes to be announced. The APC is committing up to £200 million in UK propulsion technology projects this year. Coventry, UK, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has selected the … Read the full press release

A six-metre-high puppet of Lady Godiva to stride across the University of Warwick campus to mark the opening of the International Federation for Theatre Research World congress

Coventry, UK, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A six-metre-high puppet of Lady Godiva will be striding across the University of Warwick campus next week to mark the opening of the International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR) World congress. Coventry-based Imagineer Productions are bringing their huge … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Private Bank study found that High Net Worth business owners prioritise giving back to their communities

LONDON, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In a recent study launched by Standard Chartered Private Bank (“the Private Bank”) in partnership with Campden Wealth Research, the Private Bank found that High Net Worth (HNW) business owners in Asia, Africa and the Middle … Read the full press release

Van Hool to present EX at the ‘International Motor Show IAA Commercial Vehicles’ from 25 September 2014 through 2 October 2014

Koningshooikt/Hannover, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  Van Hool, the Belgian manufacturer of buses, touring coaches and industrial vehicles, will be presenting the EX, a brand-new line of touring coaches for the European market, at the ‘International Motor Show IAA Commercial Vehicles’ (25 … Read the full press release