Monthly Archives: August 2023

Cutting-Edge Sensing Technology Aids Study on Coastal Erosion and Cliff Collapse

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia’s School of Environmental Sciences has acquired cutting-edge fibre optic ground sensing equipment, funded by a £460k grant from the National Environment Research Council (NERC). This technology will be used to detect coastal erosion … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Undervaluation of Nature Fuels Environmental Crisis: Calls for Shift in Values and Policies

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in Nature, involving researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), highlights the undervaluation of nature as a core aspect of the current environmental crisis. The study identifies the dominance of narrow market-based values … Read the full press release

Newcastle University Receives Funding to Expand Applied Health and Care Research Methodology Incubator

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University has been awarded funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Incubator award to expand capacity in applied health and care research methodology. Led by Professor Dawn Teare, the renewal of the Applied … Read the full press release

University of Warwick’s Biodiversity-Enhancing Roundabout Named Roundabout of the Year 2024

(IN BRIEF) A roundabout at the University of Warwick has been named Roundabout of the Year 2024 for its contribution to promoting biodiversity and supporting the local ecosystem. The roundabout features a variety of plant species known for attracting bees, … Read the full press release

Italian Dentist Revolutionizes Hygiene Practices with Robotic Instrument Sterilization

(IN BRIEF) Italian dentist and entrepreneur Giorgio Castagno has embraced automation to improve efficiency and hygiene in his dental practice. Recognizing the challenges of manual sterilization processes, he partnered with industry expert Marco Galvan to establish the startup Robota. Together, … Read the full press release

UScellular and Ericsson Forge Partnership to Deliver Private 5G Network Solutions Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) UScellular and Ericsson have partnered to offer private wireless network solutions for various industry sectors, starting with a focus on Industry 4.0 manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and warehousing. The collaboration combines Ericsson’s Private 5G network portfolio with UScellular’s connectivity … Read the full press release

Former Voith Paper CEO Dr. Hans-Peter Sollinger Celebrates 70th Birthday, Reflecting on Transformative Leadership Journey

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Hans-Peter Sollinger, former CEO of Voith Paper from 2005 to 2014, celebrates his 70th birthday. Over his 30-year tenure at Voith, he played a significant role in shaping the company’s success. Sollinger started as a project planning … Read the full press release

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and Accenture Partner for Data-Driven Transformation through Joint Venture

(IN BRIEF) Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Accenture have entered into a joint venture set to commence in January 2024. The venture is aimed at supporting Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group’s goal of becoming a data-driven organization with streamlined administrative and … Read the full press release

Iberdrola’s Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Power Plant Nears Completion, Marking Milestone in Portugal’s Energy Landscape

(IN BRIEF) The Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Power Plant construction is progressing well, with civil works almost complete and electromechanical assemblies set to finish by the end of 2023. Part of the Tâmega complex, Alto Tâmega has 160 MW capacity, being … Read the full press release

Team Sonnenwagen Presents Efficient Solar Car ‘Adelie’ with Covestro’s Support Ahead of Australian Solar Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Team Sonnenwagen, a group of students from RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences, has developed a highly efficient solar car named “Adelie” to participate in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a challenging solar race across … Read the full press release

Ströer Reports Resilient H1 2023 Results with Strong OOH and Digital Growth Amid Challenging Market

(IN BRIEF) Ströer SE & Co. KGaA has reported its first-half 2023 results, showcasing a 7% increase in consolidated revenue to EUR 865 million amidst challenging market conditions. The company outperformed the contracting German advertising market by more than 10 … Read the full press release

Valio and St1’s Biogas Plant in Finland Advances Construction Preparations for Renewable Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a joint venture between Valio and St1, is making progress with the construction preparations for a biogas production plant in Kiuruvesi, Finland. The company has finalized the site location through consultations with residents and agreement … Read the full press release

Novozymes Reports Resilient First-Half Performance Amidst Market Volatility, Adjusts 2023 Outlook

(IN BRIEF) Novozymes, a global biosolutions company, has reported its first-half 2023 financial results. The company achieved 3% organic sales growth, an EBIT margin of 25% before special items, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) including goodwill of 17% … Read the full press release

E.ON Reports Strong First-Half Growth and Raises 2023 Earnings Forecast Amidst Calming Energy Markets

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, a leading energy company, has reported positive first-half results for 2023, attributed to a more stable energy market environment. Both of its segments, Energy Networks and Customer Solutions, showed strong operating performances. This has led E.ON to … Read the full press release

Bosch Introduces Digital Keys for eBike Theft Protection with Kiox Displays

(IN BRIEF) Bosch eBike Systems is enhancing its digital theft protection for eBikes with a new update to the eBike Flow app. The update enables eBikers to use the Kiox 300 and Kiox 500 displays as keys to unlock their … Read the full press release

Barclays Urges Tech Giants to Combat Growing Scams on Platforms

(IN BRIEF) A new study from Barclays reveals that 76% of UK citizens feel unsafe on social media platforms due to scams, with 87% of scams originating on tech platforms. Scams have risen by 24% in the past quarter, led … Read the full press release

Goldman Sachs Executive Irfan Hussain to Lead LSEG’s Technology Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Irfan Hussain, currently Chief Operating & Strategy Officer for Engineering at Goldman Sachs, is set to become the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) starting January 2024. Based in New York, Irfan will lead … Read the full press release

Novartis Reports Positive Phase III Outcomes for Novel Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Drug

TOP-LINE DATA FROM REMIX-1 AND REMIX-2 STUDIES DEMONSTRATE SIGNIFICANT SYMPTOM IMPROVEMENT (IN BRIEF) Novartis has unveiled promising results from Phase III trials for remibrutinib, a potent Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, targeting chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). The REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 … Read the full press release

Towards-Zero Stainless Steel: Outokumpu, thyssenkrupp, and Purem Drive Green Transformation in Auto Sector

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leader in sustainable stainless steel, is partnering with thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe and Purem by Eberspaecher to drive emissions reduction in the automotive sector. Together, they are developing towards-zero stainless steel under the Circle Green initiative, … Read the full press release

Unlocking Feline Personalities: University of Helsinki’s Study Offers Insight into Cat Behaviors and Traits

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki have conducted extensive research into the personality traits and behaviors of cats, shedding light on various factors that impact the well-being of both cats and their owners. The research led to changes … Read the full press release