Monthly Archives: March 2023

Die führende finnische Anwältin Micaela Thorström tritt Stora Enso als EVP, Legal und General Counsel bei

(IN KÜRZE) Stora Enso, ein weltweit führender Anbieter erneuerbarer Lösungen in den Bereichen Verpackung, Biomaterialien, Holzkonstruktionen und Papier, hat Micaela Thorström mit Wirkung zum April 2023 zu seiner neuen Executive Vice President, Legal and General Counsel ernannt. Thorström verfügt über … Read the full press release

Leading Finnish Lawyer Micaela Thorström Joins Stora Enso as EVP, Legal and General Counsel

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso, a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions, and paper, has appointed Micaela Thorström as its new Executive Vice President, Legal and General Counsel, effective April 2023. Thorström has over two decades … Read the full press release

QuSecure and Accenture Successfully Test Quantum-Resilient Data Communications Over Multiple Satellite Orbits

(IN BRIEF) Post-quantum cybersecurity company QuSecure, in collaboration with Accenture, has successfully completed the first multi-orbit data communication test secured with post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The transmission was made via a secure channel from Earth to a low Earth orbit (LEO) … Read the full press release

The Ocean Race, Virtual Regatta and Accenture offer e-commerce opportunities in new metaverse experience

(IN BRIEF) The Ocean Race, in collaboration with Virtual Regatta and Accenture, has launched a metaverse experience pilot to engage fans and businesses in the world-renowned yacht race. The metaverse environment allows gamers and enthusiasts to take part in exclusive … Read the full press release

Banedanmark awards AFRY with framework agreement for technical inspections on railway projects

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been awarded a 4-year framework agreement by Banedanmark, the state-owned railway network in Denmark. The agreement involves technical inspections on all of Banedanmark’s ongoing and upcoming projects. AFRY’s experts in transportation, buildings, and energy will carry … Read the full press release

Husqvarna partners with Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed 2023 golf tournament

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna has partnered with the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed 2023 golf tournament as the main sponsor, expanding its brand into the golf industry and positioning itself as a leader in autonomous green space technology. Robotic mowers provide a … Read the full press release

University of Dundee student nominates Girlguiding Scotland for volunteering award

(IN BRIEF) A University of Dundee student has nominated Girlguiding Scotland for the university’s annual ‘Organisation of the Year’ award. The award recognises the contributions of organisations that students volunteer for. The nomination was made by a molecular biology student, … Read the full press release

University of Dundee researcher awarded prestigious fellowship for type 1 diabetes cure

(IN BRIEF) Dr James Cantley from the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine has been awarded a Senior Research Fellowship by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge. The £50m funding for the Grand Challenge was donated by the Steve Morgan … Read the full press release

Social enterprise aims to tackle mental health crisis in Dundee with More Than Profit model

(IN BRIEF) The McGhee Award, a £25,000 prize for new business ideas, has been introduced by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at a University in Dundee. The award was donated to the university by alumni Christopher McGhee and Dr Jo-Ann Nugent, … Read the full press release

Orano Med awarded Biotech Prize for new cancer therapy development

(IN BRIEF) Orano Med, a subsidiary of Orano specialized in nuclear medicine, was awarded the Biotech Prize at the “Trophées de la HealthTech” event. The company is developing a new generation of targeted therapies for cancer using the unique properties … Read the full press release

New study shows cryptocurrency investing linked to gambling-related harms

(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Bristol and the University of East London has shown how cryptocurrency investors often suffer gambling-related harms, with online gambling outlets accepting cryptocurrency as wagers posing even greater risks. The research urges for … Read the full press release

Researchers urge countries to intensify efforts to eliminate HIV and HCV in high-risk populations

(IN BRIEF) New research led by the University of Bristol shows that countries need to improve their tracking of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) incidence among people who inject drugs, in order to meet the UNAIDS and WHO targets … Read the full press release

Bristol to Istanbul: Friends take on epic tandem ride for charity

(IN BRIEF) Archie Benn and Isaac Tredant, two friends who have never ridden a tandem before, will pedal a tandem bicycle 2,000 miles from Bristol to Istanbul to raise money for the Bristol homeless shelter Julian Trust. The best mates … Read the full press release

Could ‘touch hunger’ be a modern epidemic? Professor investigates in new book

(IN BRIEF) Professor Michael Banissy, a social neuroscientist at the University of Bristol, has released a new book titled ‘When we touch’, which explores the science behind the human sense of touch. Touch is a critical component of our development … Read the full press release

SSAB’s Revolutionary Steel: A Game-Changer for the Industry’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) Steel manufacturer SSAB has unveiled SSAB Zero, a fossil carbon emission-free steel that’s made with fossil-free energy and recycled steel. The first commercial steel of its kind, it will be available in Q2 2023. The launch of SSAB … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Makes Commitment to Reduce Emissions in Line with Climate Science

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has released its annual sustainability report for 2022, highlighting the company’s commitment to setting near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The report also showcases Ahlstrom’s Platinum EcoVadis … Read the full press release

NORDEN and Spar Shipping take step towards greener shipping with biofuel bunkering

(IN BRIEF) Shipping company NORDEN has bunkered approximately 1,100 tonnes of biofuel in Rotterdam for two voyages to Asia and Africa, in partnership with shipowner Spar Shipping. This marks the first biofuel bunkering for NORDEN on chartered vessels and demonstrates … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered leads USD 89.6m sustainability-linked loan for Vista Shipping’s LNG-dual fuelled vessels

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has been appointed to lead a $89.6 million sustainability-linked loan for Vista Shipping, a joint venture between Hafnia and CSSC Shipping Hong Kong, to finance the purchase of its first pair of liquefied natural gas (LNG)-dual … Read the full press release

Germany Invests €39 Million in Hydrogen-based Chemical Research in Southeastern Bavaria

(IN BRIEF) The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has announced funding of approximately 39 million euros for the “Alliance Project H2 Living Laboratory Burghausen”, which will focus on the use of hydrogen as an energy source and … Read the full press release

TUM Center for Digital Public Services and juris GmbH to award AG KRITIS and Manuel Atug for work in IT-security

(IN BRIEF) AG KRITIS and its spokesperson Manuel Atug will receive the 10th For..Net Award for their efforts in raising awareness about IT-security for critical infrastructures, such as healthcare services, energy provision, and water supplies, against digital attacks. The group … Read the full press release