Monthly Archives: July 2016

Infront Sports & Media: TeamBank AG’s easyCredit becomes the new Naming Rights Partner of The German Basketball Bundesliga

Having initiated the marketing partnership two months ago, Infront now secured a Naming Rights Partner for the German top-tier basketball league FRANKFURT, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The German Basketball Bundesliga is to start the 2016/17 season with a new Naming Rights … Read the full press release

Halifax pocket money survey: third (33%) of 8 to 15 year olds now saying that they worry about money

LONDON, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Money worries felt by one in three children A third (33%) of eight to 15 year-olds worry about money Boys (37%) worry more about money than girls (30%) More than half (54%) of children living in … Read the full press release

Charities throughout Sunderland to participate in Google Digital Garage training hosted by Lloyds Bank and delivered in collaboration with Google

SUNDERLAND, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Local charities given opportunity to unlock digital potential with half-day workshop Charities throughout Sunderland are being given the chance to boost their digital skills by participating in a Google Digital Garage training session to help them … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA 2Q2016: strong deliveries and production, but margins declined due to lower fertilizer prices globally

Yara International ASA delivered weaker underlying second-quarter results compared with a year earlier. EBITDA excluding special items was 22% lower, as weaker fertilizer prices were only partly offset by positive energy and currency translation gains. OSLO, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Yara … Read the full press release

4,150 counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation in Portugal in 1H2016

LISBON, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — During the first half of 2016, 4,150 counterfeit banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in Portugal, a decrease of 7.5 per cent compared with the second half of 2015. The number of counterfeit banknotes seized in Portugal … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Group: 91 Video Ticket Machines now available at South West Trains to improve passenger experience

91 Video Ticket Machines now available at South West Trains stations across the network Part of the £50million investment to improve passenger experience Video Ticket Machines are linked 24/7 to a contact centre Helps passengers find the correct and best … Read the full press release

Great Britain’s double world rowing champion Paul Bennett appointed part-time intern at SAS

Marlow, UK, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Great Britain’s double world rowing champion and Rio Olympic Games competitor, Paul Bennett, has been appointed as a part-time intern at SAS, the Official Analytics Partner for British Rowing and the GB Rowing Team, where … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Archaeologists explore First World War camp near Salisbury with advanced geophysical techniques to scan below the ground

SOUTHAMPTON, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Archaeologists at the University of Southampton are exploring the landscape around a group of giant military badges cut into a chalk hillside in Wiltshire by soldiers waiting to be drafted to the trenches in the First … Read the full press release

Der Euro-Bus der Oesterreichischen Nationalbank (OeNB) mit neuer 50-Euro-Banknote unterwegs – Von 22. Juli bis 20. September 2016

Von 22. Juli bis 20. September 2016 bietet der Euro-Bus der Oesterreichischen Nationalbank (OeNB) die einzigartige Gelegenheit, die 50-Euro-Banknote der Europa-Serie schon vor der offiziellen Ausgabe in Händen zu halten. Das bewährte Serviceangebot wie der kostenlose Schilling-Euro-Tausch und Informationen zu … Read the full press release

voestalpine Rotec GmbH acquired Burlington, Canada based manufacturer of high-quality tube components for the automotive industry

LINZ, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The voestalpine Group continues to drive its activities in the NAFTA region. As part of these efforts, just last week the Metal Forming Division’s voestalpine Rotec GmbH acquired Summo Corp., headquartered in Burlington, Canada. Summo … Read the full press release

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft to finance two new Research Units at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (LMU)

Two new DFG Research Units at LMU, led by Professors Immanuel Bloch and Frank Fischer, respectively, focus on quantum many-body systems exposed to artificial fields, and on use of simulations in the teaching of diagnostic competences. MÜNCHEN, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (LMU): Novel electron microscope that can visualize electromagnetic fields oscillating at frequencies of billions of cycles per second

Munich physicists have developed a novel electron microscope that can visualize electromagnetic fields oscillating at frequencies of billions of cycles per second. MÜNCHEN, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Temporally varying electromagnetic fields are the driving force behind the whole of electronics. Their … Read the full press release

Saxonia Media: Drehstart für acht Folgen der neuen Vorabendserie „WaPo Bodensee“

KONSTANZ, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Seit Donnerstag, 14. Juli, laufen die Dreharbeiten für acht Folgen der neuen Vorabendserie „WaPo Bodensee“ (Produzenten Kerstin Lipownik und Sven Sund, Saxonia Media) mit Floriane Daniel, Ole Puppe, Wendy Güntensperger, Simon Werdelis, Diana Körner, Sofie Eifertinger, … Read the full press release

CNMV ha publicado la Guía técnica de buenas prácticas para la aplicación del principio “cumplir o explicar”

La Guía facilita criterios y orientaciones para ofrecer al mercado explicaciones claras y de calidad cuando las sociedades se alejan de las recomendaciones Se adapta la Recomendación europea a las características específicas de nuestro Código Las sociedades deben evitar un … Read the full press release

Bayer disappointed in Monsanto’s decision to reject its increased all-cash offer of USD 125 per share

LEVERKUSEN, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer said today that it is disappointed in Monsanto’s decision to reject its increased all-cash offer of USD 125 per share, which represents a 40 percent premium over Monsanto’s closing share price on May 9, 2016. … Read the full press release

Bayer and the White Ribbon Alliance launch community programs to support the reduction and prevention of maternal, newborn and child mortality in Bangladesh and Zimbabwe

Joint white paper, released at United Nations High Level Political Forum, outlines key policy changes to address self-care barriers at the global, national and local level / Bayer commits $1.3M in programs and services; three-year commitment to help women and … Read the full press release

18 German athletes from Bayer sports clubs will compete in Rio

Nominated for the Olympics: 18 athletes from Bayer clubs will compete in Rio Rio de Janeiro, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — 18 German athletes from Bayer sports clubs have been nominated to compete. They will be there in Rio de Janeiro … Read the full press release

University College London: The Large Underground Xenon (LUX) dark matter experiment yielded no trace of dark matter particle

LONDON, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Large Underground Xenon (LUX) dark matter experiment has yielded no trace of a dark matter particle after completing its final 20-month long search of the universe, according to LUX collaboration scientists including UCL researchers. LUX’s sensitivity … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool’s Professor Anthony Hollander presented Regenerative Medicine evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee

LIVERPOOL, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Anthony Hollander, from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Integrative Biology, has presented evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on Regenerative Medicine. Professor Hollander is a leading expert in stem cell biology … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich scientists studied the metabolism of women with gestational diabetes after giving birth

MUNICH, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An interdisciplinary team of scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has studied the metabolism of women with gestational diabetes after giving birth. Along with partners at Helmholtz Zentrum München and the German Center for … Read the full press release

ETH Zürich, Helmholtz Zentrum München, TUM developed software for tracking and quantification of single cells

MUNICH, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Together with colleagues from the ETH Zürich, scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a software that allows observing cells for weeks while also measuring molecular properties. The … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich: Electric car designed and built by the TUfast Eco Team listed as the “Most efficient electric vehicle” by Guinness World Records

MUNICH, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Successful world record attempt: Last Saturday, the electric car designated the “eLi14”, designed and built by the TUfast Eco Team, proved that it is the most economical electric car on the planet. And as a result … Read the full press release

University of Warwick: More accurate understanding of human intelligence could lead to future developments in artificial intelligence (AI)

COVENTRY, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Human intelligence is being defined and measured for the first time ever, by researchers at the University of Warwick. Led by Professor Jianfeng Feng in the Department of Computer Science, studies at Warwick and in China … Read the full press release

University of Warwick scholarships now available to the brightest students from low-income backgrounds in Singapore

COVENTRY, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The brightest students from low-income backgrounds in Singapore are being given the opportunity to study at the University of Warwick, thanks to scholarships funded by alumni and friends of Warwick. Each year, the recipients of the … Read the full press release

Professor Seán Hand appointed as Dean of the Warwick in California Graduate School

COVENTRY, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Monday 18th July 2016, the University of Warwick announced the very first senior academic appointment to its “Warwick in California” partnership in Placer County California. Professor Seán Hand has been appointed as Dean of the … Read the full press release

Agfa HealthCare’s Enterprise Imaging solution on display at RADaim 2016, July 22-24 in Queensland

Enterprise Imaging converges multi-department workflow to empower image information management via a single platform Mortsel, Belgium, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Agfa HealthCare Enterprise Imaging’s single platform consists of modules designed to optimize interoperability and enable hospital groups to share unified patient … Read the full press release

Agfa HealthCare received Frost & Sullivan’s 2016 North American Product Leadership Award for Digital Radiography

DR solutions, powered by MUSICA image processing, will be showcased by Agfa HealthCare at AHRA 2016 Mortsel, Belgium/Greenville, SC, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Award recognizes Agfa HealthCare’s “dedication to facilitating quality outcomes and improved productivity”. – Frost & Sullivan highlights the … Read the full press release

Altran to acquire Silicon Valley based premier software engineering firm Lohika; part of #Altran2020 Ignition plan

The USA becomes the second largest region for the Group West Coast-based company offers premium software product development through superior offshore delivery model PARIS, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran has announced today the acquisition of Lohika, a premier software engineering firm … Read the full press release

Banca d’Italia: Securities purchased under the Corporate Sector Purchase Programme (CSPP) now available for lending

ROMA, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The securities purchased under the Corporate Sector Purchase Programme (CSPP) announced by the European Central Bank on 21 April 2016 are now available for lending, with a view to preventing settlement failures and avoiding market distortions. … Read the full press release

VIG’s International Processes and Methods Department secured quality management certification from TÜV Austria

Pioneering position on the insurance market VIENNA, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — VIG’s International Processes and Methods Department has secured quality management certification in accordance with the EN ISO 9001:2015 standard from TÜV Austria. The department is headed by Christian Walter, … Read the full press release

University of York chemist Professor John Goodby awarded a prestigious Royal Medal of the Royal Society

YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of York chemist, whose research has made important contributions to the development of flat-screen displays for TVs, computers and mobile phones, has been awarded a prestigious Royal Medal of the Royal Society. Professor John … Read the full press release

Symposium at the University of York to debate the future of public finances

YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading figures from the world of international finance will attend a symposium being hosted at the University of York this week to debate the future of public finances around advanced economies. The 2016 York Fiscal Policy … Read the full press release

University of York psychologist Professor Celia Kitzinger with lifetime achievement award from the British Psychological Society (PBS)

YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of York academic has been awarded a lifetime achievement award from the British Psychological Society (PBS). The PBS praised Professor Celia Kitzinger for the depth and scope of her research over the past 35 … Read the full press release

ELKO Group becomes member of the Global Technology Distribution Council

RIGA, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Global Technology Distribution Council today announced the addition of ELKO Group and TIM AG as its newest members in the EMEA region, plus the appointment of WestconGroup CEO Dolph Westerbos to the organization’s Executive Committee. … Read the full press release

MAN granted immunity as key witness in EU Commission’s cartel case against five major European truck manufacturers

Fines for European truck manufacturers — MAN granted immunity as key witness MUNICH, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2016-07-19), the European Commission imposed fines of several billion euros against five major European truck manufacturers for their participation in a cartel, … Read the full press release

University of Leicester: The Finest Ruin play will premiere at the Y theatre in Leicester on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July

Play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students at the Y Theatre on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students will premiere at … Read the full press release

University of Leicester physicist Dr Suzie Imber will travel to South America for a comprehensive study of Andes mountain range

LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mountaineering space physicist returns to world’s longest mountain range to collect data for global studies in microbiology, climatology, topography and Earth’s energy balance Dr Suzie Imber will travel to South America in November/December to collect data … Read the full press release

British Museum and University of Leicester archaeologists discovered remarkable evidence on how the first generations of Europeans in the Americas engaged with indigenous peoples

British Museum and University of Leicester-led research uncovers new evidence in Caribbean LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A project led by archaeologists from the British Museum and the University of Leicester has discovered remarkable evidence which shows how the first generations … Read the full press release

Rising hypoglycaemia admissions in hospitals – University of Leicester Study

University of Leicester researchers lead study into rising hypoglycaemia admissions in hospitals LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hospital admissions for a short-term and avoidable complication of diabetes have risen by 39 per cent in the last ten years, a new analysis … Read the full press release