Daily Archives: 22, October 2014

Paralysed man can now walk using a frame following pioneering cell transplantation treatment developed by scientists at UCL

A man who was paralysed from the chest down following a knife attack can now walk using a frame, following a pioneering cell transplantation treatment developed by scientists at UCL and applied by surgeons at Wroclaw University Hospital, Poland. LONDON, … Read the full press release

UCL and the University of Zurich study reveals that people with type 2 diabetes are physically less able to recover from stress

People with type 2 diabetes are physically less able to recover from stress, finds a study by scientists at UCL and the University of Zurich, funded by the British Heart Foundation. LONDON, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — These findings could lead … Read the full press release

UCL Council confirms its decision that UCL should merge with the Institute of Education (IOE)

UCL Council has today (20 October) confirmed its decision that UCL should merge with the Institute of Education (IOE).  LONDON, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Subject to legal agreements and final approval at the meeting of IOE Council on 25 November, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool launched new course “Understanding Northern Ireland” at its campus in London

LONDON, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University’s has launched a new course, Understanding Northern Ireland, at its campus in London. The new intensive one-day course explains the historical background to the conflict in Northern Ireland within the wider British-Irish and international … Read the full press release

The Central Bank of Malta to host permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the Polverista Conference Hall

Valletta, Malta, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta has signed a collaborative agreement with the Victor Pasmore Foundation for the setting up of a permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the … Read the full press release

Agfa Graphics’ “Surf N’ Crab” Application Zone will be in booth #2019 at SGIA from October 22-24

Surf Shop/Crab Shack theme demonstrates versatility and market potential of graphics created entirely by inkjet Surf’s up at SGIA and the place to be is at Agfa Graphics’ “Surf N’ Crab” Application Zone in booth #2019 from October 22-24. The … Read the full press release

Agfa Graphics to display Dreamscape media in its booth at SGIA 2014 in Las Vegas, October 22-24

Nationwide distribution of unique textural media provides greater creative opportunities for PSPs Savvy print service providers looking to expand into the décor market need wait no longer. Agfa Graphics is adding Dreamscape to its specialty media assortment, which means customers … Read the full press release

Agfa HealthCare successfully installs two new DX-G digitizers and seven CR 30-X computed radiography systems at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Upgrade includes two new DX-G digitizers and seven CR 30-X computed radiography systems, using Agfa HealthCare’s next generation MUSICA image processing State-of-the-art image quality and smoother, more productive workflow – DX-G digitizer provides advanced image processing and the ability to … Read the full press release

Bridgepoint sells Quilter Cheviot to Old Mutual plc for £585 million

Quilter Cheviot, the UK private wealth manager, has been acquired by Old Mutual plc in a transaction totalling £585 million. LONDON, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Quilter & Co. Ltd (‘Quilter’) was originally acquired at the end of 2011 in primary … Read the full press release

Technische Universität München engineers developed models to predict the effects of detonation shockwaves in cities

Explosions from the controlled detonation of World War II aircraft bomb duds can cause severe damage to surrounding building structures. Engineers at the Technische Universität München (TUM) have developed models to predict the effects of detonation shockwaves in cities. In … Read the full press release

University of Warwick new cancer research unit to use digital technology to try and find new treatments for the disease

Coventry, UK, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new cancer research unit set up at the University of Warwick will use digital technology to try and find new treatments for the disease. The Unit will also bring together expertise from mathematicians, physicists … Read the full press release

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water education rangers to give visitors unique access inside Pen y Garreg Dam on Tuesday 28th October

Final chance this year to walk inside a dam – Tuesday 28th October. Learn more about the history of the engineering that made Elan. WALES, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Elan Valley Estate is inviting visitors to … Read the full press release