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Boehringer Ingelheim and Sosei Heptares Forge Global Collaboration to Pioneer Precision Treatment for Schizophrenia

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and Sosei Group Corporation (Sosei Heptares) have unveiled a global collaboration and exclusive option-to-license agreement aimed at advancing the development and commercialization of Sosei Heptares’ portfolio of first-in-class GPR52 agonists. The focus of this collaboration lies … Read the full press release

Innovative Oral Contraception Program Targets Growing Wild Boar Issue

(IN BRIEF) Researchers are launching a pioneering initiative to address the surging wild boar population across parts of Europe by administering oral contraception to the animals. With numbers of wild boar escalating rapidly and posing significant economic and environmental threats, … Read the full press release

Eni Foundation Launches Mobile Clinics Initiative to Enhance Healthcare in Remote Algerian Regions

(IN BRIEF) Eni Foundation, in collaboration with the Algerian Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform, has initiated a project aimed at bolstering healthcare services in remote regions of Algeria. The endeavor, unveiled during a ceremony in Algiers, saw the … Read the full press release

Fostering Growth: Deutsche Bank’s Initiative Revolutionizes Women’s Role in Asian Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Responsibility program in Asia is empowering women in agriculture across the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and India. Through partnerships and funding, women are gaining access to education, innovative farming equipment, and sustainable practices, enhancing their livelihoods … Read the full press release

GSK Reports Positive Results from DREAMM-8 Phase III Trial of Blenrep in Multiple Myeloma Treatment

(IN BRIEF) GSK has announced encouraging findings from the interim analysis of the DREAMM-8 phase III trial evaluating Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) in combination with pomalidomide plus dexamethasone (PomDex) compared to the standard of care, bortezomib plus PomDex, for relapsed or … Read the full press release

Addressing Planning Challenges: New Book Launch Examines Reforming Spatial Government in England

(IN BRIEF) At the Victoria Gallery and Museum, the Department of Geography and Planning launched a new book titled “Planning in a Failing State: Reforming Spatial Government in England,” co-edited by Dr. Olivier Sykes. The book critically analyzes England’s planning … Read the full press release

TUM Campus Straubing Spearheads Youth Engagement in Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission’s push for sustainability and climate protection has prompted the organization of the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival, aimed at engaging young people as catalysts for sustainable change. Among the few institutions selected in Germany to organize satellite … Read the full press release

Unlocking Creative Potential: LEGO Group Study Sheds Light on Gender Disparities in Children’s Creative Confidence

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has unveiled findings from a global study highlighting societal trends affecting children’s creative confidence, particularly girls, who face intense pressure to be perfect. The study, involving over 61,500 parents and children aged 5-12 across 36 … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk’s Semaglutide Shows Promise in Kidney Outcomes Trial FLOW

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has announced promising headline results from the kidney outcomes trial FLOW, which compared injectable semaglutide 1.0 mg with placebo as an adjunct to standard care for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). … Read the full press release

EMA Validates Marketing Authorisation Applications for AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Datopotamab Deruxtecan in Lung and Breast Cancer Treatment

(IN BRIEF) The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated two marketing authorisation applications (MAAs) for datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), developed by AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo, for the treatment of nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative breast … Read the full press release

Empathetic Communication Found Effective in Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy, Study Shows

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking international study led by the University of Bristol reveals the effectiveness of empathetic correction of misinformation in improving attitudes towards vaccination, particularly among vaccine-hesitant individuals. The research, published in Health Psychology, highlights the significance of empathetic … Read the full press release

Genetic Study Reveals Potential for Tailored Breast Cancer Screening

(IN BRIEF) A recent genetic study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki suggests that genetic risk information could revolutionize breast cancer screening, potentially benefiting one in ten women. The study indicates that a comprehensive genetic risk profile could … Read the full press release

Novartis Unveils Promising Results from SMART Study: Zolgensma’s Efficacy Confirmed in Older and Heavier SMA Patients

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented compelling data from the SMART study, reinforcing the clinical advantages of Zolgensma® (onasemnogene abeparvovec) in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients weighing ≥ 8.5 kg to ≤ 21 kg, with a mean age of 4.69 … Read the full press release

Monesave introduces Socialised budgeting: Meet the app quietly revolutionising how users budget

(IN BRIEF) Monesave, a social fintech innovator, introduces its latest feature: Anonymous Budget Benchmarking, enabling users to craft personalized budgets and compare progress with peers anonymously. Recognizing the solitary nature of traditional budgeting, Monesave’s Budgeting App offers a supportive environment … Read the full press release

Artistic Expression and Empathy: UEA’s Refugee Week Art Displays Illuminate Stories of Sanctuary Seekers

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) is hosting Refugee Week from March 1st to 8th, featuring two collaborative art exhibitions: “Finding Home in Education” and “Families Beyond Boundaries.” The first exhibition showcases posters created by sanctuary seekers exploring … Read the full press release

Global Warming Amplifies Risks: UEA-Led Study Warns of Heightened Climate Threats to Developing Countries

(IN BRIEF) A research program led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) has quantified how climate change risks increase at a national scale with rising global temperatures. Focusing on six countries including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, and India, … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €81 Million Loan for Nuremberg School’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The Martin-Behaim-Gymnasium grammar school in Nuremberg is set to transition into a new, eco-friendly building thanks to an €81 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This state-of-the-art facility, constructed with wood and equipped with solar panels, … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €2.5 Million in Kyiv Medical University for New Campus Amidst Ukrainian Conflict

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is allocating €2.5 million to Kyiv Medical University (KMU) to establish a new campus in Poland, providing critical support amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. With a strategic focus on … Read the full press release

Voydeya Recommended for EU Marketing Authorization as PNH Treatment Add-On

(IN BRIEF) Voydeya (danicopan), a first-in-class oral Factor D inhibitor, has been recommended for marketing authorization in the European Union (EU) as an add-on to ravulizumab or eculizumab for adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) who experience residual haemolytic … Read the full press release

GSK’s Gepotidacin Shows Promise as Gonorrhoea Treatment: Positive Results from EAGLE-1 Trial

(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has announced positive headline results from the pivotal EAGLE-1 phase III trial for gepotidacin, an oral antibiotic aimed at treating uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea in adolescents and adults. The trial demonstrated gepotidacin’s non-inferiority compared to the current … Read the full press release

Anu Haapala Appointed Director of Development for University of Helsinki’s Teaching and Learning Services

(IN BRIEF) Anu Haapala, Doctor of Philosophy in Education, has been named the new director of development for the University of Helsinki’s Teaching and Learning Services sector, effective April 1, 2024. With a background spanning over a decade in research … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Survodutide Shows Promising Results as Potential Best-in-Class Treatment for MASH in Phase II Trial

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has reported compelling results from its Phase II trial of Survodutide, a novel glucagon/GLP-1 receptor dual agonist, indicating its potential to become a leading treatment for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). In the trial, up to 83.0% … Read the full press release

Comprehensive Review in The Lancet Explores Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors and Management

(IN BRIEF) A recent comprehensive review published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe offers insights into the risk factors and management strategies for atrial fibrillation (AF), a prevalent heart rhythm disorder affecting millions globally. Conducted by researchers from the University … Read the full press release

EIB Global Commits €11 Million Grant to Enhance Education Infrastructure in Montenegro

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, the European Investment Bank’s financial arm for activities outside the EU, has allocated an €11 million grant for the Montenegro education program. The funding aims to modernize and equip 13 education facilities, including kindergartens, primary, vocational, … Read the full press release

The latest on quantum computing in Europe, January 2023 – February 2024

(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release

Fujitsu and QuTech Unveil Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: Ultra-Cold Electronics Revolutionize Diamond-Based Qubit Control

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Fujitsu and QuTech have achieved a major breakthrough in quantum computing by developing ultra-cold electronic circuits to control diamond-based quantum bits (qubits). This advancement overcomes the ‘wiring bottleneck’ by enabling the operation of both qubits and … Read the full press release

Bristol Veterinary School Marks 75 Years of Leading Veterinary Medicine and Conservation

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the University of Bristol’s Veterinary School commemorates 75 years of excellence in educating veterinary professionals and spearheading advancements in veterinary science. Established in 1949 following recommendations from the Loveday Committee, the school has evolved into a … Read the full press release

Ericsson and TDC NET Pioneer Virtual Reality Training for Engineers

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and TDC NET have initiated a groundbreaking collaboration to provide Virtual Reality (VR) training for TDC NET’s engineers, marking the first of its kind in the Nordics. This innovative approach replaces traditional 2D screen training with immersive … Read the full press release

Report Offers Immediate Solutions to Lift One Million People Out of Poverty

(IN BRIEF) A report co-authored by a University of York academic and published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and Changing Realities outlines costed recommendations to alleviate poverty for one million people overnight. The recommendations include increasing core … Read the full press release

Innovative TU/e Master’s Student Creates SUWEVE to Enhance Wheelchair Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Wouter Witteman, a master’s student in Embedded Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), is known for his innovative solutions. His latest venture, SUWEVE, aims to improve wheelchair mobility by allowing users to face backward while being pushed. … Read the full press release

Exploring Mars from Earth: Thales Alenia Space’s MARSBalloon Initiative Takes Flight

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space launches MARSBalloon 2024, a hands-on science project for primary and secondary students, aiming to spark interest in space exploration and science careers. Students design experiments to test various materials and conditions in a simulated Mars … Read the full press release

Higher Education Leaders Call for Ministerial Taskforce to Address Decline in Healthcare Course Applications

(IN BRIEF) In response to the latest UCAS data indicating a decline in applications for medicine, nursing, and midwifery courses, leaders from various higher education groups are urging the government to establish a ministerial taskforce. This taskforce would facilitate collaboration … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Datopotamab Deruxtecan Moves Closer to Approval for Advanced NSCLC Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) has been accepted by the FDA for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients who have undergone prior … Read the full press release

UBS Forges Strategic Alliance with University of St.Gallen, Elevating Innovation and Talent Development

(IN BRIEF) Continuing the trajectory initiated with Credit Suisse in 2021, UBS is set to become a strategic partner of the University of St.Gallen (HSG). Emphasizing Switzerland’s position as an international innovation hub, the collaboration aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso Shows Promise in Phase III LAURA Trial for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso (osimertinib) demonstrates significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with unresectable, Stage III EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in the LAURA Phase III trial. The trial, led by Dr. Suresh Ramalingam, … Read the full press release

FDA Approves AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso Plus Chemotherapy for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso receives FDA approval for treating adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) following a Priority Review. The decision is based on FLAURA2 Phase III trial results demonstrating that Tagrisso plus … Read the full press release

Almirall Secures Global Rights for Promising Dermatological Treatment, NN-8828, Targeting IL-21

(IN BRIEF) Almirall S.A., a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in medical dermatology, has finalized an exclusive license agreement with Novo Nordisk for the development and commercialization of NN-8828, an IL-21 blocking monoclonal antibody. This innovative treatment holds potential for various … Read the full press release

Linguistics in Play: “Streektaalstrijd” Board Game Showcases Regional Languages of Netherlands and Flanders

(IN BRIEF) PhD candidates Raoul Buurke, Hedwig Sekeres, and Lourens Visser from the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Arts have introduced “Streektaalstrijd,” a board game aiming to promote linguistic diversity and cultural understanding. Players engage in a linguistic battle, answering … Read the full press release

Dupixent® Receives Landmark Approval in Japan for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has authorized the marketing and manufacturing of Dupixent® (dupilumab) for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in patients aged 12 years and older. This approval marks a significant milestone as Japan … Read the full press release

Harnessing Online Data to Combat Biodiversity Crisis: University of Helsinki Study

(IN BRIEF) A study led by Dr. Andrea Soriano-Redondo and researchers from the University of Helsinki proposes leveraging online digital data, including social media posts, news articles, and image-sharing platforms, to complement traditional biodiversity monitoring efforts. Published in the journal … Read the full press release