Daily Archives: 23, September 2014

Newcastle University creates new way to teach modern languages through cooking

Researchers at Newcastle University have cooked up a new way to teach modern languages. Newcastle, UK, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — They placed the latest digital devices into cooking utensils to create the LanCook project – an unique mix of cookery, technology … Read the full press release

The Future Fund received £1 million donation from the Barbour Foundation to build children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University

Newcastle, UK, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Future Fund campaign has taken a significant step closer to its goal of establishing a specialist children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University after receiving a £1 million donation from the Barbour Foundation. Dame … Read the full press release

Siemens Energy Automation Division and Newcastle University launch Smart Grid Laboratory to test future worst case scenarios in real-time without any risk to customers

A state-of-the-art laboratory that will allow researchers to put the electricity grid through its paces – simulating events such as power cuts due to severe weather – is being launched today at Newcastle University. Newcastle, UK, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Funded … Read the full press release

The Porsche Design Group opens new store in Hamburg

New Store with a new Look Stuttgart, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Porsche Design Group (Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) has opened a new store in Hamburg.400 invited guests will celebrate the official opening ceremony on September 18th. The … Read the full press release

Eni makes significant oil discovery at the Oglan-2 exploration well in Ecuador

Early estimates suggest that the Oglan discovery potentially contains about 300 million barrels of oil in place. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has made a significant oil discovery in Ecuador at the Oglan-2 exploration well located in … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA confirms merger discussions with CF Industries

Oslo, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA confirms it is in discussions with CF Industries regarding a potential merger of equals transaction. The discussions are at an early stage, and there can be no assurances that these discussions will … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Group invests more than £6.5million on new buses and coaches for its Cambridge operations

18 new coaches to be introduced on X5 service later this year A further six Scania buses ordered for Cambridgeshire Guided Busway New vehicles represent investment of more than £6.5million PERTH, SCOTLAND, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Stagecoach Group today (22 … Read the full press release

voestalpine Special Steel Division opens new location in Gebze near Istanbul with sales company for its steel brands Böhler and Uddeholm

The steel-based technology and capital goods Group voestalpine is continuing to expand its international market position in the special steel segment. In September, the voestalpine Special Steel Division is opening a new location in Gebze near Istanbul jointly with a … Read the full press release

University of Twente hosts the International Workshop on Automated Verification of Critical Systems, 24 and 26 September 2014

Between 24 and 26 September, the University of Twente will act as host to the International Workshop on Automated Verification of Critical Systems. This event will explore the latest developments in the field of verification of critical software systems. Enschede, Netherlands, 23-9-2014 … Read the full press release

Rovio Entertainment Ltd wins the Best Gaming/New Media Licensed Property award at the 2014 Licensing Awards

ESPOO, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rovio Entertainment Ltd, the creator of Angry Birds, is excited to announce that it won the Best Gaming/New Media Licensed Property award at the 2014 Licensing Awards. The awards are owned and organized by the … Read the full press release