Monthly Archives: December 2014

The European Research Council grants €5m to The University of Warwick’s Faculty of Science

Coventry, UK, 15-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Warwick’s Faculty of Science has been awarded €5m in research grants by the European Research Council. The three ERC Starting Grants were awarded to researchers from the University’s Department of Chemistry and … Read the full press release

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water received its Final Determination from the industry regulator Ofwat on the company’s Business Plan for 2015-20

WALES, 15-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Final Determination sets the price limit that Welsh Water can charge customers for their water and wastewater services between 2015 and 2020 and also the service targets that the company are expected to deliver. … Read the full press release

The University of York’s Department of Film, Theatre and Television to host course on cinematic sound in March 2015

The University of York’s Department of Film, Theatre and Television is to host a course on cinematic sound in March 2015. YORK, 15-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Aimed at early career film sound practitioners, Creating Cinematic Voices: from script to mixing … Read the full press release

University of Leicester led team published new findings about the link between low blood glucose and cardiovascular events

International team led by University of Leicester publish new findings Leicester, UK, 15-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A study involving scientists from the University of Leicester has established a link between hypoglycaemia and increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in … Read the full press release

University of Leicester Professor Iain Squire is UK lead in testing treatment for patients with heart failure

Leicester, UK, 15-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A team from the University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals has played a vital role in identifying a new treatment for reducing the risk of death or emergency hospital admission among patients with serious … Read the full press release

Bank Austria to invest EUR 500 million in its new headquarters at the Austria Campus in the area of Vienna’s former Northern Railway Station

Groundbreaking ceremony attended by Michael Häupl, Mayor of Vienna, Karlheinz Hora, Head of Leopoldstadt District Authority, René Benko, founder of SIGNA, and Willibald Cernko, Chief Executive Officer of Bank Austria Construction work commencing early in 2015 and scheduled for completion … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham study in England: More school pupils would choose to study maths at A-level if given better information about potential earnings

BIRMINGHAM, 15-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — More school pupils would choose to study maths at A-level if they were given better information about potential earnings, new research shows. A study by the University of Birmingham involving more than 5,000 young people from … Read the full press release

Indonesian UN Ambassador to His Excellency (H. E.) Dr Desra Percaya received honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, 15-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Current Indonesian Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), His Excellency (H. E.) Dr Desra Percaya has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham, UK. Dr Percaya was named Doctor of the University (DUniv) on … Read the full press release

Alexander Lunshof appointed Group Chief Legal Officer and member of Essilor’s executive committee

Charenton-le-Pont, France, 12-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Essilor International announces that Alexander Lunshof has been appointed Group Chief Legal Officer and member of Essilor’s executive committee. This follows Carol Xueref’s nomination as Essilor’s Secretary General. Alexander Lunshof is a Dutch national with extensive international experience. He … Read the full press release

University of Sussex: £10 million investment in state-of-the-art centre to teach students the latest innovations in engineering and robotics

A state-of-the-art centre to teach students the latest innovations in engineering and robotics is at the heart of a new £10 million investment at the University of Sussex. BRIGHTON, 12-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Half of the money (£4.9 million) for … Read the full press release

Ericsson ConsumerLab presents the hottest consumer trends for 2015 in the fourth edition of its annual trend report

Ericsson ConsumerLab’s annual report shows that consumers want technology and connectivity to be integrated into all facets of daily life – in everything from bathroom mirrors, to sidewalks and medicine jars Consumers are becoming more comfortable with ideas that once … Read the full press release

Vodafone Netherlands and Ericsson successfully deployed its Radio Dot System at Radboud University in Netherlands

Vodafone becomes the first operator in the world to commercially deploy Ericsson Radio Dot System at Radboud University Ericsson Radio Dot System allows quick indoor deployment and most efficient integration into macro-network STOCKHOLM, 12-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Together with Vodafone … Read the full press release

Ericsson launches its global education initiative ‘Connect to Learn’ in India

Partnerships with globally-renowned NGOs Plan International, Smile Foundation, and Pratham Education Foundation to create unique skills-based ecosystem in India Aims to provide access to quality education to underprivileged students and urban youth in India through mobility, broadband and cloud solutions … Read the full press release

Ericsson named as a Leader in Gartner’s “Magic Quadrant for Integrated Revenue and Customer Management for CSPs” report

Ericsson placed in “Leaders” Quadrant in Gartner’s Integrated Revenue and Customer Management (IRCM) Magic Quadrant for CSPs STOCKHOLM, 12-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today announced that it has been named as a Leader in Gartner’s “Magic Quadrant for Integrated … Read the full press release

Endesa to be in charge of the end-to-end energy management of the main heating and cooling facilities at the Madrid Central Meat Market

Various energy efficiency measures and replacing gas technology with electrical technology in cold facilities will help the 24 companies at Madrid’s Central Meat Market save EUR 600,000 a year on their energy bills. Endesa will be in charge of all … Read the full press release

Belgacom: Proximus’ campaign for responsible use of paper bears fruit with more than 1 million Proximus customers receiving an electronic bill

BRUSSELS, 12-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Proximus is striving for a responsible use of paper and to that end has been encouraging its customers for more than 10 years to opt for the electronic bill.  From a survey (commissioned by Zoomit), … Read the full press release

Belgacom: Proximus launches Bizz Switch which allows two different numbers to be used on one smartphone with one mobile subscription

Proximus launches Bizz Switch for the self-employed and the liberal professions BRUSSELS, 12-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today Proximus is launching Bizz Switch, a very useful service for the self-employed and the liberal professions, which allows two different numbers to be … Read the full press release

GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA strengthens its commitment to Houston Museum of Natural Science by again donating Renewable Energy Certificates

HOUSTON, 12-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, a leader in U.S. retail energy, is further strengthening the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s commitment to environmental responsibility by again donating Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to the nonprofit organization. The gift … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Law School’s research reviews the next generation of the electric-shock weapon used by police forces in England and Wales

Social Scientists have called for a greater comparative analysis of the impact of Tasers used in law enforcement. The next generation of the electric-shock weapon used by police forces in England and Wales is currently under review. BRISTOL, 11-12-2014 — … Read the full press release

University of Bristol: international team of researchers found that low doses of fluoxetine could hold the key to preventing PMS symptoms

Low doses of fluoxetine – better known as the anti-depressant Prozac – could hold the key to preventing PMS symptoms, an international team of researchers has found. BRISTOL, 11-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Up to 80 per cent of women are … Read the full press release