Monthly Archives: April 2015

University of Birmingham will now offer a number of its postgraduate distance learning courses through its online learning platform

BIRMINGHAM, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Birmingham is expanding its global academic borders with the announcement that it will now be offering a number of its postgraduate distance learning courses through its online learning platform. These comprehensive courses … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham to welcome BBC, The Guardian and Sky News to campus for a series of General Election events and debates

BIRMINGHAM, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With the General Election is fast approaching, the University of Birmingham is welcoming the BBC, The Guardian and Sky News to campus for a series of events and debates to help students, staff and local residents get … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham researchers identified important new way in which our immune systems are regulated

BIRMINGHAM, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Birmingham have identified an important new way in which our immune systems are regulated, and hope that understanding it will help tackle the debilitating effects of type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid … Read the full press release

NAGRA MediaLive multiscreen solution helped Yomvi Canal+ Spain’s OTT platform achieve record adoption during the El Clasico match on March 22, 2015

Canal+ Spain reports record live OTT viewership of last Real Madrid-Barcelona “El Clasico” soccer match estimated at more than half a million Number of unique devices reached on the Yomvi Canal+ OTT platform increased by 29 percent over the same … Read the full press release

Akzo Nobel N.V. reports 42 percent increase in operating income in Q1 2014

Solid first quarter for AkzoNobel Operating income up 42 percent at €306 million (2014: €216 million), reflecting the effects of process optimization, reduced restructuring expenses, lower costs and favorable currencies Revenue up 6 percent due to 8 percent favorable currency … Read the full press release

Eric Scalvini with Abarth 695 Assetto Corse Evolution won the 1st round’s second race of Trofeo Abarth Selenia Europe and National Trophy AciSport Abarth Selenia Italy at Monza

The Italian frontrunner headed under the checkered flag countryman Campani and Finnish Pajuranta In the two championships Scalvini precedes Campani and Swedish Lilja Among the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse Swedish triumph with Appelqvist and Darbom on the top Upcoming events: … Read the full press release

ABB won orders worth $30 million from Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and Matterhorn Gotthard Railway to help boost power and increase capacity for substations in Swiss Alps

Orders worth $30 million for substations in the Swiss Alps will boost power supply and help accommodate rising traffic volumes on one of the world’s most-reliable rail systems Zurich, Switzerland, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation … Read the full press release

University of Sussex study: next-generation technologies can stimulate different areas of the hand to convey feelings of happiness, sadness, excitement or fear

Human emotion can be transferred by technology that stimulates different parts of the hand without making physical contact with your body, a University of Sussex-led study has shown. BRIGHTON, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sussex scientist Dr Marianna Obrist, Lecturer at … Read the full press release

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam the first fully automated facility with zero emissions from cargo handling equipment officially opens on April 24

The Hague, Netherlands, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — APM Terminals would like to inform the international press community of an upcoming event so you can plan your editorial schedule if interested.  A press kit and press release will be sent Friday, April … Read the full press release

US-based digital cinema server manufacturer Qube Cinema to integrate the ‘Auro 11.1 by Barco’ decoder in Qube’s integrated media blocks (IMB)

Chennai, India, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Digital cinema leader Barco and US-based digital cinema server manufacturer Qube Cinema have reached an agreement on the integration of the ‘Auro 11.1 by Barco’ decoder in Qube’s integrated media blocks (IMB). This decision … Read the full press release

Barco introduces full fleet of laser-illuminated projectors dedicated to the cinema industry

Kortrijk, Belgium, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  Barco, global market share leader in digital cinema xenon projection, proudly introduces a full fleet of laser-illuminated projectors dedicated to the cinema industry. Consisting of four models – DP4K-60L, DP4K-45L, DP4K-30L, and DP4K-22L – that … Read the full press release

Norges Bank Investment Management acquires 45 percent interest in 60 million square feet industrial portfolio in US for USD 2.3 billion

OSLO, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Norges Bank Investment Management has signed an agreement to acquire a 45 percent interest in a 60 million square feet industrial portfolio with additional development potential in a joint venture with Prologis. The agreement was signed … Read the full press release

Jerry Bruckheimer Films to collaborate with Barco to utilize their immersive, panoramic movie format, Barco Escape

Rancho Cordova, Ca., USA, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Digital cinema market share leader Barco and Jerry Bruckheimer Films announce today a partnership for Bruckheimer to collaborate with Barco to utilize their immersive, panoramic movie format, Barco Escape. Jerry Bruckheimer Films has also … Read the full press release

Norges Bank reduced its participation in Barco to below the threshold of 3.00% of the shares

Disclosure in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 2 May 2007: Transparency law Kortrijk, Belgium, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 20 April 2015, Norges Bank (the Central Bank of Norway), Bankplassen 2, P.O Box 1179, Sentrum, 0107 Oslo, Norway, … Read the full press release

Ground-breaking training project for junior doctors “ePIFFany” developed in Leicester showcased at International Forum on Quality & Safety in Healthcare, London, 21 – 24 April

Dr Rakesh Patel develops new ‘ePIFFany’ initiative LEICESTER, 21-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A ground-breaking training project for junior doctors – developed in Leicester and soon to be launched in Lincolnshire – will be showcased to a global audience of health … Read the full press release

Eindhoven University of Technology presented the world’s first modular car during the AutoRAI show in Amsterdam

Eindhoven, Netherlands, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Students from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) present the world’s first modular car during the AutoRAI show in Amsterdam. According to the students’ calculations, this electrically powered three-person car with luggage space has a … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent launches two products to allow operators to connect people more quickly and economically and enable faster and more reliable Wi-Fi

New network hub for FTTH services will enable faster and more reliable Wi-Fi®connectivity to every device while ‘ONT Easy Start’ will allow operators to connect people more quickly and economically PARIS, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) … Read the full press release

EY Strategic Growth Forum in Rome: The greater Mediterranean region is already one of the most attractive FDI destinations worldwide

US$85.5b of greenfield FDI in 2013, outperforming China Global companies drawn by growth and investment opportunities, improved skills and infrastructure Instability (53%) and lack of transparency (29%) remain top concerns ROME, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With a total GDP of … Read the full press release

350 Chinese students from University of Bristol celebrated their graduation in Beijing

A flavour of Bristol was recreated in Beijing as almost 350 Chinese students who studied at the University of Bristol celebrated their graduation. BRISTOL, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In front of a backdrop of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, new alumni … Read the full press release

Freiburg researchers developed concept of protein adaptor based nano-object assembly (PABNOA)

Scientists develop method for producing bio-based materials with new properties FREIBURG, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Freiburg researchers Dr. Andreas Schreiber and Dr. Matthias Huber, the head of their research group Dr. Stefan Schiller, and their colleagues at the University of … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Intel Security to make managed security solutions available for telecom operators

Agreement combines Ericsson’s managed services expertise, global delivery capability and network security expertise with Intel® Security’s broad portfolio of consumer and enterprise security solutions Telecom operators provide regulatory compliance expertise and the ability to bundle communications services with security Initially, … Read the full press release

Physicists propose the combination of nano-photonics with ultracold atoms for simulating quantum many-body systems and creating new states of matter

A team of physicists from MPQ, Caltech, and ICFO proposes the combination of nano-photonics with ultracold atoms for simulating quantum many-body systems and creating new states of matter. MUNICH, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ultracold atoms in the so-called optical lattices, … Read the full press release

L’Oréal’s Sharing Beauty with All programme: CO2 emissions reduced by 50% since 2005; 54,000 jobs created for people from underprivileged communities

Group unveils the first results of its Sharing Beauty with All sustainable development programme. Clichy, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — One year after the launch of L’Oréal’s Sharing Beauty with All programme for sustainable development, with ambitious and quantified objectives, the Group … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel contributed to the development of world’s first modular car unveiled at major motor show in Amsterdam

The world’s first modular car is being unveiled today at a major motor show in Amsterdam, with AkzoNobel having made an important contribution to its development. AMSTERDAM, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Nova high performance electronic vehicle is built by 26 … Read the full press release

Barcelona footballer Luis Suarez immortalized in AkzoNobel paint on the walls of his old school in Montevideo, Uruguay

AMSTERDAM, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Barcelona player was the subject of a special mural created by Brazilian artist Paulo Cosentino. He used our Inca brand to paint an action shot, based on a picture which Suarez himself selected. Part of … Read the full press release

Syngenta Q1 2015: Robust performance in Europe and effective risk management in the CIS at $4.0 billion sales

Integrated sales up one percent at constant exchange rates Reported sales impacted by currency; full year earnings guidance maintained Robust performance in Europe: effective risk management in the CIS Delayed start to North American season BASEL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

The “Writing for CEE” journalism award of APA – Austria Press Agency and UniCredit Bank Austria launched for the twelfth time

Submissions welcome from all round the world – prize of EUR 5,000 VIENNA, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The “Writing for CEE” journalism award of APA – Austria Press Agency and UniCredit Bank Austria has been launched for the twelfth time. … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Global Research special report identifies the three biggest risks and three most likely opportunities in the global economy

LONDON, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — While there are clearly risks, the seismic events the world economy endured over four years – a doubling in oil prices, a major financial crisis, the worst recession since WW2 and the euro crisis – … Read the full press release

Henkel enhances its competence in the area of hotmelt adhesives with the acquisition of Novamelt GmbH

Henkel to broaden its portfolio of pressure sensitive adhesives Düsseldorf, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel signed an agreement to acquire Novamelt GmbH, a privately owned company based in the south of Germany. With this transaction Henkel as leading solution provider worldwide … Read the full press release

Turkey: Gliss Million Gloss is the number one brand according to the Watsons Beauty and Personal Care ranking

Turkish customers vote for Gliss Million Gloss ISTANBUL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Customers in Turkey voted Gliss Million Gloss as the number one brand, according to the Watsons Beauty and Personal Care ranking. Watsons, one of the world’s leading beauty … Read the full press release

The Netherlands and Belgium take a first step by opting for a joint seat on the IMF Board; IMF Spring Meeting takes place in Washington D.C. on 18 and 19 April

At the upcoming IMF Spring Meeting, the members will discuss the state of affairs of the global economy and the reform of the IMF organisation. By mid-2015, agreement must be reached on an interim solution that will lead to a … Read the full press release

LEGO Group expands its production facility in its Kladno factory in the Czech Republic

The growth of the LEGO Group in recent years and its strategy to locate production close to its core markets have led to a further expansion of the Kladno factory in the Czech Republic, which employs 2000 people at present. … Read the full press release

Jeanette Winterson and University of Liverpool’s Professor Janet Beer to launch new research group focused on understanding mental health

LIVERPOOL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Novelist and broadcaster, Jeanette Winterson, will join the University of Liverpool’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Janet Beer, at a public event to launch a new research group dedicated to exploring the social, cultural, and personal dimensions of … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool researchers: Recidivism rates amongst Victorian young criminals were significantly lower than today

LIVERPOOL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Recidivism rates amongst Victorian young offenders were significantly lower than today, revealing the value of providing “skills and stability”, say University of Liverpool researchers. The After Care project, conducted by Department of Sociology, Social Policy … Read the full press release

UCL and University of Bristol research: Men donate competitively when the fundraiser is an attractive woman

LONDON, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Men give more money through fundraising websites after seeing that other men have donated large amounts and when the fundraiser is an attractive woman, according to new UCL and University of Bristol research. The scientists say … Read the full press release

LMU researchers: macrophages can effectively substitute for so-called dendritic cells as primers of T-cell-dependent immune responses

New work by LMU researchers demonstrates that macrophages can effectively substitute for so-called dendritic cells as primers of T-cell-dependent immune responses. Indeed, they stimulate a broader-based response. München, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  The immune response, the process by which the … Read the full press release

Vaisala Corporation to publish its Interim Report January-March 2015 on Tuesday, April 28, 2015

VANTAA, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala Corporation will publish its Interim Report January-March 2015 on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at about 2:00 p.m (Finnish time). The report will be available at www.vaisala.com. The CEO’s presentation will be published at 4:00 … Read the full press release

Lancement de l’opération « Gagne ton voyage à Kourou » en partenariat avec Arianespace

Date limite d’embarquement pour le rêve spatial le 7 mai prochain. Evry-Courcouronnes, France, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Les élèves des classes de seconde des lycées Pierre Mendès-France à Ris-Orangis, Les loges à Evry, Georges-Brassens à Courcouronnes et François-Truffaut à Bondoufle sont … Read the full press release

Equipped with Bridgestone Battlax V02 racing tyres Saroléa’s new SP7 all-electric superbike sets sights on the Isle of Man TT Zero race this June

BRUSSELS, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Saroléa pulled the wraps off its new 2015 SP7 all-electric superbike in Brussels on Easter Sunday, revealing a slimmer, lighter machine than the “black beauty” that resurrected the Belgian motorcycle constructor in 2014. Equipped with … Read the full press release

The Lenzing Group sold its fully owned German subsidiary Dolan GmbH and its 91.1% stake in European Carbon Fiber GmbH

LENZING, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Lenzing Group announces the sale of its fully owned German subsidiary Dolan GmbH, Kelheim and its 91.1% stake in European Carbon Fiber GmbH, Kelheim to WHEB Partners’ Growth Fund 2 of England and Jan … Read the full press release