Daily Archives: 2, October 2014

European pharmaceutical company Servier partners with Walter and Eliza Hall Institute to develop new agents that could be effective in treating several types of cancer

Melbourne, Australia and Suresnes, France, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European pharmaceutical company Servier has established a collaborative partnership with the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute to facilitate the development of new agents that could be effective in treating several types of … Read the full press release

A ‘Manchester United Youth XI’ returns to play at Loughborough University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October

A ‘Manchester United Youth XI’ is returning to play at Loughborough University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October. Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A United youth side played Loughborough Students two years ago, completing a … Read the full press release

Loughborough University academic to investigate the impact of Prime Minister David Cameron’s flagship Big Society projects on society and young people

A Loughborough University academic is set to investigate the impact one of Prime Minister David Cameron’s flagship Big Society projects is having on society and young people. Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Sarah Mills will spend three years … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM subjects recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme

Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine – collectively known as STEMM subjects – has been recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme. Loughborough University’s institutional Bronze award, … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction selected to build new £5m cycle & pedestrian footbridge at the Lagan Weir in Belfast

GRAHAM Construction to build a new cycle & pedestrian footbridge in Belfast. Derby, United Kingdom, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Construction has been selected to deliver a new £5m cycle & pedestrian footbridge at the Lagan Weir in Belfast on behalf … Read the full press release

first direct celebrates 25 years of putting customers first

As first direct celebrates 25 years of putting customers first here’s 25 facts you may not know about the bank and financial facts you may not remember! Leeds, England, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Tracy Garrad, CEO of first direct comments:  “The world of banking … Read the full press release

The Bank of Finland Suomen Pankki and the Deutsche Bundesbank present the book First Euros – the Creation, Issuance and First Decade of Euro Banknotes at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair

Author Antti Heinonen to present his book at the Bundesbank’s stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair. FRANKFURT, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bank of Finland Suomen Pankki and the Deutsche Bundesbank will present the book First Euros – the Creation, … Read the full press release

The 4th edition of the SportAccord World Mind Games returns, 11-17 December 2014, Beijing

MIND GAMES ENTHUSIASTS, REJOICE! THE 4TH EDITION OF THE SPORTACCORD WORLD MIND GAMES RETURNS IN DECEMBER THIS YEAR, BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER! Lausanne, Switzerland, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Taking place in Beijing from the 11-17 December, the World Mind Games … Read the full press release

Microsoft highlighted advancements designed for business, updated user experience and enhanced security and management capabilities in its next Windows operating system, Windows 10

San Francisco, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday unveiled its next Windows operating system, Windows 10, and gave a first look at an early technical preview for the PC available Oct. 1. The announcement highlighted advancements designed for business, … Read the full press release

IATA announced August 2014 data for global air freight markets showing continued robust growth in air cargo volumes

Geneva, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced August 2014 data for global air freight markets showing continued robust growth in air cargo volumes. Measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), volumes rose 5.1% in August, compared to … Read the full press release

Uralkali appoints Anton Vishanenko as the interim CFO

Berezniki, Russia, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Uralkali (LSE: URKA; the Company), one of the world’s largest potash producers, announces that Viktor Belyakov has resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Anton Vishanenko will act as the interim CFO until the … Read the full press release