Daily Archives: 9, November 2024

Telefónica Pledges €3M and Volunteer Support for Swift Recovery in DANA Flood-Affected Areas

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has committed €3 million through its Foundation to support those impacted by the recent DANA-related floods in Spain. In collaboration with local authorities and NGOs like the Red Cross, Telefónica mobilized teams to assist in relief and … Read the full press release

Vodafone Foundation Launches ‘Me, Myself & AI’ to Empower Youth with AI Knowledge Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The Vodafone Foundation has introduced “Me, Myself & AI,” a campaign across Europe aimed at educating young people about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Through a series of 60 social media videos and interactive content on platforms like TikTok and … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches Advanced Eco-Friendly e-Starter with Ultra-Fast Short-Circuit Protection and Seamless Automation Integration

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has unveiled its fully electronic SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter, offering advanced, ultra-fast short-circuit protection that outpaces traditional technology by 1,000 times. Designed for high-efficiency motors in sectors like food and beverage and manufacturing, the e-Starter’s … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Honored as Top Global Private Bank for Entrepreneurs and Market Leader in Germany at PWM Awards 2024

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank has been named “Best Private Bank for Entrepreneurs” globally and “Best Private Bank in Germany” by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker at the 2024 Global Private Banking Awards. These awards recognize the … Read the full press release

SIRIUS Conference 2024 Highlights Advances in Cross-Border Electronic Evidence Access

(IN BRIEF) The SIRIUS Conference 2024, hosted from November 5-7, brought together law enforcement, judicial authorities, policymakers, and service providers to discuss challenges and solutions in cross-border electronic evidence access. Organized by Europol and Eurojust, the conference covered topics like … Read the full press release

EIF and Lithuania’s ILTE Launch €191.6 Million Initiative to Boost Business Financing Through Private Credit Funds

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Lithuania’s national development institution, UAB ILTE, are investing €191.6 million to support private credit funds, providing alternative financing for Lithuanian businesses. With equal contributions of €95.8 million each, the partnership aims to … Read the full press release

UEA Study Uncovers Warming Oceans’ Role in Accelerating Melting of Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf

(IN BRIEF) A University of East Anglia study reveals that the Ross Ice Shelf has been melting more rapidly due to warming ocean waters, with heat transport likely to increase as the climate continues to warm. Data gathered by an … Read the full press release

Professor Philip Baker Appointed UEA Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Medicine and Health Sciences, Strengthening NHS and Research Collaborations

(IN BRIEF) Professor Philip Baker has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of UEA’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, bringing significant experience in leading medical faculties globally. His appointment aims to strengthen the faculty’s teaching and research capabilities, in close collaboration with … Read the full press release

New Study Finds A&E Departments an Effective Setting for Encouraging Smoking Cessation with Vape Support

(IN BRIEF) A University of East Anglia study found that offering vapes to patients in A&E departments helped boost confidence in quitting smoking. The trial, conducted in six hospitals, showed higher quit rates among those given vape kits versus traditional … Read the full press release

Borçelik Partners with ANDRITZ for Advanced Furnace Installation to Boost Automotive Steel Production in Turkey

(IN BRIEF) Turkish steel manufacturer Borçelik has selected ANDRITZ to supply a versatile combi-line furnace for a new cold strip mill in Bursa. This advanced furnace will support both galvanizing and annealing operations, enhancing Borçelik’s production of automotive-grade steel. The … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Secures Major Grants for Biodiversity and Origins of Life Research, Engaging Communities and Interdisciplinary Teams

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Faculty of Science and Engineering has received two €6.7 million grants for research into biodiversity restoration in farming regions and the origins of life on Earth and beyond. Led by Professors Han Olff and … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Secures €6.75 Million Grant for Global Biodiversity Restoration Initiative Led by Professor Han Olff

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Professor Han Olff leads CurveBend, a €6.75 million project funded by the NWO to develop strategies for biodiversity restoration in livestock-dominated regions. This transdisciplinary consortium will collaborate with local stakeholders in the Netherlands, Argentina, … Read the full press release

RWE Chooses Thyborøn Port as Base for Groundbreaking Thor Offshore Wind Farm Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has chosen Thyborøn Port as the base for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, Thor, with construction starting in 2025. This project, featuring 72 turbines, will provide green energy for over a million Danish households by 2027, supporting … Read the full press release

University of Twente Joins National Protest Against Higher Education Budget Cuts in Utrecht

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente will join a national protest in Utrecht on November 14 against proposed budget cuts in higher education. Many UT students and staff are set to participate, with free transportation arranged and strong support from … Read the full press release

TUM Appoints Prof. Winfried Nerdinger as Anti-Semitism Commissioner to Lead Efforts Against Discrimination

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has appointed Prof. Winfried Nerdinger, an expert in Nazi history and founding director of the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism, as its Anti-Semitism commissioner. In this role, he … Read the full press release

Qkera, a TUM Spin-Off, Advances Solid-State Battery Technology for Greener Electromobility and Electronics

(IN BRIEF) Qkera, a TUM spin-off, has developed advanced electrolyte components for solid-state batteries, aiming to improve energy density and stability while reducing costs. The start-up has already made significant progress and was recently named one of the top 25 … Read the full press release

Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries Unite to Showcase Next-Gen Medical Wearables with Printed Electronics at MEDICA

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries have joined forces to drive innovation in healthcare wearables through advanced printed electronics. This partnership, showcased at MEDICA, will present a new ECG patch for continuous monitoring, leveraging Henkel’s inks, Covestro’s TPU substrates, … Read the full press release

FedEx Express Swiss Post Expands Swiss Operations with New Gossau Facility to Boost Capacity and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Swiss Post is set to open a new facility in Gossau, Switzerland, by Autumn 2025, consolidating operations from two other sites to increase capacity for growing shipment volumes, particularly in e-commerce. The facility will feature enhanced … Read the full press release

Ericsson Unveils Innovations in Open Networks and APIs at Silicon Valley’s D-15 Innovation Center

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson showcased its D-15 Innovation Center to analysts and industry partners, highlighting advancements in open, programmable networks and the value of network APIs, which could generate billions in new opportunities. The event emphasized Ericsson’s role at the heart … Read the full press release

KUKA Unveils New Digital Division and ‘mosaixx’ Platform to Power Industrial Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has launched a new digital division focused on industrial digitalization, unveiling its mosaixx cloud platform and comprehensive software offerings at an event in Augsburg. The platform, geared towards seamless production and project collaboration, is set to expand … Read the full press release