Monthly Archives: November 2016

University of Liverpool identifies the mechanism causing resistance of pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy

LIVERPOOL, 25-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A pioneering University of Liverpool research team have published a study that identifies the mechanism in the human body that causes resistance of pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy. Pancreatic cancer is one of the leading … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool developed blueprint for controlling the packing of porous molecules into pre-designed structures

LIVERPOOL, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a blueprint for controlling the packing of porous molecules into pre-designed structures, such as 1-D nanotubes and 3-D networks. Such control over the solid state structure of materials … Read the full press release

DNB: Despite recent housing market crisis large Dutch banks have relatively limited losses on their mortgage loan portfolios

AMSTERDAM, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Despite the recent crisis in the housing market, the large Dutch banks experienced relatively limited losses on their mortgage loan portfolios. This has emerged from DNB research at the four largest banks in the Netherlands. The … Read the full press release

LEGO Group: Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm begins generating electricity

Electricity has been generated for the first time from the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm. The wind farm will help the LEGO Group reach its goal of balancing its energy consumption with production of renewable energy by 2020. BILLUND, … Read the full press release

German universities form Geothermal Alliance Bavaria (GAB) to study the utilisation of geothermal energy

Geothermal Alliance Bavaria: Three universities team up to study the utilisation of geothermal energy MUNICH, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Temperatures in the Earth’s interior reach thousands of degrees Celsius. Geothermal technology makes use of this energy. It has enormous potential particularly … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich: Mice without gastrointestinal microbiota grow obese when fed with dietary fat from plant sources

Study investigates interaction between dietary fat and gastrointestinal microbiota MUNICH, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Gut bacteria play a little-understood role in the body’s energy balance, which is influenced by diet. However, the crucial nutritional components are unknown. A team at the … Read the full press release

General Electric (GE) Global Research Europe and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to open leading-edge axial compressor laboratory near Munich

A successful partnership: GE and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) open leading-edge axial compressor laboratory MUNICH, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — General Electric (GE) Global Research Europe and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have put their joint axial compressor laboratory … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich developed method for precise picture of the inner world of objects combining computerized model and experiment

MUNICH, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Doctors performing medical check-ups want a full picture of the patient’s health without using the scalpel. Engineers who want to investigate the stability of a bridge without cutting into it are in the same position. Non-destructive … Read the full press release

Research by MIT and Erasmus University on digital workplaces

ROTTERDAM, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — When does the creation of a digital workplace benefit not just the individual employee, but the company as a whole? Research by MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research and Nick van der Meulen of Rotterdam School … Read the full press release

University of Warwick: Artists’ work that bridges the art-science divide will be exhibited at the Fargo Village Box Gallery

COVENTRY, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — To celebrate Coventry’s bid for the City of Culture in 2017 Dr Emma Parfitt, Sociology Researcher at the University of Warwick and Fargo village are bringing 17 artists and academics together for an exhibition of local … Read the full press release

University of Warwick: UK research to optimise the fuel economy of the next generation of off-highway vehicles

WMG working to make vehicles more fuel efficient and cheaper with electrical systems Construction vehicles waste fuel by remaining on full power whilst idle New WMG technology can predict when machinery needs full or low power COVENTRY, UK, 24-Nov-2016 — … Read the full press release

Leonardo opens new maritime traffic and navigation support centre in Izmit, Turkey

The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) installed in the Turkish town will manage local maritime traffic and security, helping protect the marine environment The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Turkish Ministers of Defence and Transport  In the largest-scale application … Read the full press release

First AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin Mk4 successfully completed its maiden flight in southwest England

The UK Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) expressed appreciation for the milestone  First of 25 Royal Navy AW101 Merlin helicopter upgrades completed as part of the UK MoD Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MSLP) contract awarded in January 2014 Delivery of … Read the full press release

Not-for-profit water company Welsh Water completes £1 million project work for Hereford’s wastewater system

WALES, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Welsh Water has completed work on a project worth almost £1 million which will boost the performance of Hereford’s wastewater system. The £950,000 project work by the not-for-profit water company saw parts of the network in … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group 9M 2016: good premium growth in many markets

Premiums rise to around EUR 7.0 billion Profit (before taxes) increases to EUR 301.3 million Combined ratio stable at 97.9 percent VIENNA, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vienna Insurance Group business development is on course in the first three quarters of 2016. … Read the full press release

Atos / CEA: The first Bull sequana equipped with BXI enters the TOP500 of the most powerful supercomputers in the world

Marks the launch of the second stage of Tera1000 project at CEA, which heralds the arrival of exascale supercomputers Atos adds a 20th HPC in the TOP500 using a revolutionary BXI technology PARIS, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Atos, an international leader … Read the full press release

The People and Planet University League ranks University of Leicester 30th in its 2016 league table

People and Planet league table shows rise of 64 places for Leicester LEICESTER, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Leicester has increased its position in a league table of UK universities’ environmental and ethical performance, for the first time achieving a … Read the full press release

University of Leicester students present forensic science research at the 2nd Congress of the European Division of the International Association of Identification (IAI)

Students from the INTREPID Forensics programme showcase their work in Lyon, France LEICESTER, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PhD students from the University of Leicester have presented their forensic science research at an international conference in France. Students from the INTREPID Forensics … Read the full press release

Schroders plc reduced shareholding in Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S

HELLERUP, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — According to section 29 of the Danish Securities Trading Act, it is hereby informed that Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S has received an announcement from Schroders plc stating that Schroders plc has reduced their shareholding in Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN … Read the full press release

Wiener Linien: Ströck-Weihnachtsbim für MOKI-Wien unterwegs, 26 November – 18 Dezember

Alle Jahre wieder! Von 26. November bis inklusive 18. Dezember ist die traditionelle Ströck-Weihnachtsbim an den Adventwochenenden und am 8. Dezember wieder für die gute Sache unterwegs. Der Ticketerlös kommt heuer der MOKI-Wien, der Mobilen Kinderkrankenpflege, zugute. Die Weihnachtsbim der … Read the full press release

Bank Austria’s new Online-WunschKredit loan with 3 per cent p.a. on the Austrian market

Bank Austria’s new Online-WunschKredit loan offers top terms and conditions on the Austrian market with an effective interest rate starting at 3 per cent p.a. Applications for the loan can be submitted via the Online-Shop at shop.bankaustria.at 24 hours a … Read the full press release

Rabobank’s vision ‘Make sustainable palm oil the norm’ presented to Lilianne Ploumen, Minister of Foreign Trade, in Jakarta

JAKARTA, Indonesia, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — There is both potential and urgency in the palm oil sector to achieve the transformation to sustainably produced palm oil. Rabobank would like to make an active contribution to this process, in conference with her … Read the full press release

Alstom awarded EUR 31 million contract for the Shanghai line 10 phase 2

PARIS, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has been awarded a contract worth 31 million euros to supply traction systems[1] and train control monitoring systems (TCMS) for 156 metro cars of the Shanghai line 10 phase 2. The line is expected to start … Read the full press release

PGNiG’s gas production in Pakistan now exceeds 0,5 mcm per day

WARSZAWA, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Polish Oil and Gas Company (PGNiG SA) started gas production from Rizq deposit and drilling of another well in Rehman deposit. The company’s gas production in Pakistan exceeded 0,5 mcm per day. PGNiG extracts over 300 … Read the full press release

Bankia launches Spain’s first fintech incubator and accelerator at Fujitsu Forum in Munich

Corporate Director of Technology Innovation and Strategy at Bankia, Ignacio Cea, at an event in Munich, presented Spain’s first fintech incubator and accelerator that Bankia has launched in Valencia Speaking at the Fujitsu Forum, Cea said that “working closely with … Read the full press release

Barco to reveal its latest innovations in visualization and audio for advanced simulation and training apps at I/ITSEC 2016

Sacramento, Calif. USA, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco, a global leader in visualization technology, will reveal its latest innovations in visualization and audio designed to power advanced simulation and training applications at I/ITSEC 2016. Visitors can see Barco’s new solutions in … Read the full press release

Andrew B. Watson PhD to receive the Holst Memorial Lecture Award 2016 for his contributions to vision research

EINDHOVEN, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This year’s Holst Lecture, the 40th since 1977, will be given by Andrew B. Watson PhD.  In his Holst Lecture he will reflect on his work as a Senior Scientist for Vision Research at NASA Ames … Read the full press release

The Center for Information on Higher Education: Eindhoven University of Technology stays top among technology universities in the Netherlands

EINDHOVEN, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Universities Guide has again labeled Eindhoven University of Technology as the favorite home to technology universities in the Netherlands. Just as in the past two years, TU/e takes third place behind Wageningen and the Open … Read the full press release

NORD/LB and KfW IPEX-Bank close 10-year financing of two A321-200 aircraft with Ping An for LATAM Airlines

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NORD/LB Singapore Branch and KfW IPEX-Bank have closed a 10-year financing of two A321-200 aircraft with Ping An International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. NORD/LB Singapore Branch acted as Arranger and Lender and KfW IPEX-Bank … Read the full press release

The two global winners of the International VELUX Award 2016 for Students of Architecture announced

World’s best architecture students celebrated at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin BERLIN, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The VELUX Group is proud to announce the two global winners of the International VELUX Award 2016 for Students of Architecture: Redistribution of … Read the full press release

L’Oréal awarded position on the Water A List by CDP

CLICHY, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Oréal has been recognised as a global leader for its actions and strategies for sustainable water management and has been, for the first time, awarded a position on the Water A List by CDP, the international … Read the full press release

Ericsson to build the new digital experience of the Parisian football club Paris Saint-Germain

Ericsson will provide football club Paris Saint-Germain with a range of solutions and services that will transform the digital experience for fans, players and support staff This will include a sports performance information system, a digital experience backend system, and … Read the full press release

Ericsson to implement its 5G-ready core solution for Panasonic Avionics

Panasonic Avionics Corporation will provide LTE technology to the air transport and business aviation markets with future expansion into maritime and mining markets The Ericsson 5G-ready core solution is based on Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) … Read the full press release

ABLV Group renames few of its companies

RIGA, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — For the purpose of administrative optimization of ABLV Group, several changes were performed in November 2016. Keeping structural reorganization of ABLV Group companies, few of them were renamed. Subsidiaries of Pillar Investment Group, AS were renamed … Read the full press release

ABLV introduces several innovations and implementations across its products and services

RIGA, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — We would like to present several innovations in our products and services implemented for our clients’ convenience. Those include first bond issues arranged for ABLV clients, new trading platform for performing futures transactions at stock … Read the full press release

adidas: world’s first performance shoe made using Biosteel® fiber

HERZOGENAURACH, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —The adidas Futurecraft Biofabric features include being 100% biodegradable through a fully natural process The adidas Futurecraft Biofabric features include being 100% biodegradable through a fully natural process adidas has partnered with AMSilk for the first premium … Read the full press release

International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) honors Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht with the “ITA Lifetime Achievement Award”

Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht accepted the “ITA Lifetime Achievement Award” in Singapore on November 11, 2016. With this award the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) is honoring the life of the engineer and entrepreneur from Schwanau. Schwanau, Germany … Read the full press release

ABB to supply 1600 traction transformers for 800 new electric freight locomotives in India

Compact and reliable traction transformers to boost railways and support economic growth ZURICH, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB has won an order from Alstom to supply 1600 traction transformers for 800 new electric freight locomotives in India. The new locomotives … Read the full press release

1,600 visitors to attend University of Bristol’s first institution-wide postgraduate open day

Over 1,600 visitors are booked to attend the University of Bristol’s first institution-wide postgraduate open day on Wednesday [23 November]. BRISTOL, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — It’s an opportunity to learn about the full range of courses and opportunities on offer for … Read the full press release

K+S KALI GmbH: pleasing outcomes in this year’s water monitoring in the Werra/Weser rivers

KASSEL, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Two pleasing outcomes were brought to light by this year’s water monitoring in the Werra. Firstly, the bitterling, a small fish of the carp family and considered endangered in Thuringia, was identified at three sampling points … Read the full press release