Monthly Archives: February 2017

QS survey ranks Coventry the 39th best city in the world to be a student

Posted on 21, February 2017 by

COVENTRY, 21-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Coventry has been named the 39th best city in the world to be a student, and is in top five in the UK. The latest annual QS survey has seen the city improve by five places … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, United Kingdom

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University of Warwick graduate develops revolutionary navigation app for Ghana without need to internet connection

Posted on 21, February 2017 by

University of Warwick graduate from Ghana designs revolutionary navigation app For the first time ever, 8.7 million people in Ghana have access to ambulance services, even without internet connection SnooCode allows Ghanaians to navigate using GPS pinpointing without needing traditional … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Technology, United Kingdom

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University of Warwick and British Sugarcraft Guild restore historic replica of Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding cake

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

Pioneering technology at WMG, University of Warwick brings Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding cake back to life Replica of 1947 cake by designer Peek Frean restored to original grandeur thanks to 3D scanning technology Historic replica almost destroyed in 2015 by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Technology, United Kingdom

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University of Warwick to lead new collaborative in providing Higher Education to qualified but disadvantaged young people

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

COVENTRY, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Warwick, as a part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) is working with nine schools and colleges across seven wards in Warwickshire to increase participation in higher education. Paul Blagburn, Head of … Read the full press release →

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Researchers from Technical University of Munich to develop a computer model to help improve wind farm efficiency

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

MUNICH, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Often hundreds of rotors can be installed in a typical wind farm. A little known fact, however, is that the shadowing caused by the wind turbine rotors impacts the performance of neighboring turbines and reduces their … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Germany, Technology

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University of York research reveals food aid providers’ unintentional exclusion due to faith

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

YORK, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Some faith groups are at risk of being unintentionally excluded from food aid provision, a study by the University of York has found. The research, conducted in Bradford, identified an extensive network of food aid providers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Religion, Society, United Kingdom

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New Enterprise Zone in Leicester expected to generate 21,000 new jobs and £123 million over the next 25 years

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

University of Leicester involved in partnership Issued by the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) New Enterprise Zone ‘a remarkable partnership’ for Leicester LEICESTER, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — News of a second Enterprise Zone (EZ), that could bring more than 21,000 … Read the full press release →

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University of Leicester to produce another crop of ‘green graduates’ with its Applied Learning in Sustainability (APPLES) programme

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

LEICESTER, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — APPLES programme produces graduates who combine a passion for environmental sustainability with a desire to develop their entrepreneurial skills Students and staff across the University of Leicester will help achieve a more sustainable university at Go … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Environment, Management, United Kingdom

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Heineken to acquire Brazil’s largest beer and soft drinks producer

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

AMSTERDAM, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Heineken N.V. (“HEINEKEN”) announces today that it has entered into an agreement with Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (“Kirin”) to acquire Brasil Kirin Holding S.A. (“Brasil Kirin”), one of the largest beer and soft drinks producers in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Management, Netherlands

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Development of new application for rail system expected to set global standard for energy efficiency and operations optimization

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

Saint-Ouen, France, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom, a global leader in rail transportation and The CoSMo Company, a global technology company specialized in decision management, announce a strategic partnership to develop a new application to improve the global efficiency of a … Read the full press release →

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Global leader in healthcare imaging shares research studies on digital pathology and color image interpretation at the SPIE Medical Imaging Conference

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

Atlanta, Ga. USA, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco, a global leader in healthcare imaging, will present results of studies which focus on enhancing workflow in digital pathology reading, as well as the interpretation of color medical images, at the SPIE Medical … Read the full press release →

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EnOcean Alliance to present energy harvesting wireless solutions for building automation in ISH 2017, Frankfurt

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

The organization demonstrates professional automation technology ranging from functional buildings to the Smart Home, based on energy harvesting wireless technology and, in new partnership with others, builds bridges to a global network in the IoT San Ramon, CA/Frankfurt am Main, … Read the full press release →

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Capgemini recognized as a Leader for Big Data and Analytics Services by NelsonHall

Posted on 17, February 2017 by

PARIS, 17-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has been positioned as a ‘Leader’ in the Overall NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation and Assessment Tool (NEAT) for Big Data and Analytics Services. According to the report, … Read the full press release →

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Capgemini acquires Insurance IT services firm TCube Solutions, Inc.

Posted on 17, February 2017 by

This acquisition strengthens Capgemini’s leadership in the financial services sector PARIS, 17-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, announced today the acquisition of TCube Solutions, Inc., an Insurance IT services firm, the largest independent … Read the full press release →

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Capgemini acquires Idean a digital strategy and experience design consultancy

Posted on 17, February 2017 by

PARIS, 17-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, announced today the acquisition of Idean, a fast-growing digital strategy and experience design consultancy, headquartered in Palo Alto, with additional studios in Austin, Los Angeles, New … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä becomes the preferred service supplier for PGS Geophysical AS

Posted on 17, February 2017 by

HELSINKI, 17-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä and PGS Geophysical AS have signed a service agreement that makes Wärtsilä the preferred service supplier for engines and other Wärtsilä equipment. According to the agreement, Wärtsilä will take care of the maintenance of engines … Read the full press release →

Posted in Finland, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Tetra Pak to build new closures production plant at its Rayong site in Thailand

Posted on 17, February 2017 by

LAUSANNE, 17-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak is to build a new plant at its Rayong site in Thailand, dedicated to producing closures for carton packaging.​​​ The €24 million investment, which will create around 60 jobs when it opens early in … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola signs €500 million green loan with BBVA

Posted on 17, February 2017 by

It is the largest amount ever signed worldwide in the area of sustainable finance  The company was also the first to launch the green bonds market in Spain in April 2014 BILBAO, 17-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola has signed for a … Read the full press release →

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TomTom Telematics surpasses 700,000 subscriptions to its connected car and fleet management solutions

Posted on 17, February 2017 by

TomTom Telematics consolidates position as leading European fleet management solution provider, and looks ahead to future growth AMSTERDAM, 17-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom Telematics today announced that it has surpassed 700,000 subscriptions to its connected car and fleet management solutions (FMS). … Read the full press release →

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Road Event Reporter: TomTom launches new traffic cooperation tool to share traffic data to millions of connected road users

Posted on 17, February 2017 by

AMSTERDAM, 17-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announces the launch of a new traffic cooperation tool to exchange traffic data with cities, road authorities and other mobility stakeholders. Designed with ease-of-use in mind, the Road Event Reporter tool will allow … Read the full press release →

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