Monthly Archives: April 2025

Eni and KKR Finalize Deal; KKR Boosts Enilive Stake to 30% with €601 Million Transaction

(IN BRIEF) Eni and KKR have completed the agreed transaction, with KKR purchasing additional Enilive shares from Eni for about 601 million euros to acquire a further 5% stake, bringing its total shareholding in Enilive to 30%. The deal sets … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Unveil €3.6 Billion Financing Package to Boost Clean Transport, Energy, and Automotive Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved new financing initiatives aimed at bolstering clean transport, energy, and innovation projects, as well as enhancing water and sanitation infrastructure in Africa with a total … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Delivers Advanced Refining System to Metro Decorative, Producing First High-Quality Fibers in Kashipur

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a leading international technology group, has delivered an advanced pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd., India. Installed at the medium-density fiberboard facility in Kashipur, the system features an S1050 refiner with 3,300 kW power capable … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Appoints Professor Nina Parish as New Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures

(IN BRIEF) Professor Nina Parish has been appointed as the new Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures at the University of Glasgow’s College of Arts & Humanities. Beginning her role on 1 August 2025, Professor Parish brings … Read the full press release

ESET Ransomware Remediation Named Finalist for Best Ransomware Recovery Solution at 2025 SC Awards

(IN BRIEF) ESET has been named a finalist at the 2025 SC Awards in the Best Business Continuity, Disaster, Ransomware Recovery Solution category. This recognition spotlights ESET Ransomware Remediation, an innovative, proprietary post-execution solution that, in combination with ESET Ransomware … Read the full press release

Spanish Air and Space Force Boosts Strategic Capabilities with First Airbus A330 MRTT in Service

(IN BRIEF) The Spanish Air and Space Force has introduced its first Airbus A330 MRTT into service with the 45th Wing, marking a significant advancement in its aerial refuelling and transport capabilities. Delivered from Airbus’s Getafe-based conversion center, this modern … Read the full press release

UEA’s Integrated NQP-IP Programme Sets a New Standard as First Triple-Credentialled Pharmacists Graduate

(IN BRIEF) Graduates of UEA’s pioneering NQP-IP programme have become the first pharmacists in England to secure the triple recognition comprising a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice, Independent Prescriber status, and the RPS Post-registration Foundation Credential. This integrated programme uniquely … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Hosts ‘Transforming Interaction’ Workshop, Uniting Global Experts on AI, AAC, and Social Robotics

(IN BRIEF) At the University of Groningen, the ‘Transforming Interaction’ workshop was held from April 2–4 to bring together international experts in Conversation Analysis, Social Robotics, AAC, Artificial Intelligence, Speech Synthesis, and Interaction Design. Organized in collaboration with CADL at … Read the full press release

Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung Funds “Quantum Chemistry without Orbitals” to Revolutionize Molecular Energy Predictions

(IN BRIEF) At Heidelberg University, an interdisciplinary research project titled “Quantum Chemistry without Orbitals” is underway, funded by over 745,000 euros from the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung over a two-year period. The project aims to predict the kinetic energy of electrons in molecules … Read the full press release

RWE Breaks Ground on 13.9 MW Photovoltaic Plant at Hambach with Over 22,000 Solar Modules

(IN BRIEF) RWE has initiated construction of a new photovoltaic plant near Niederzier in North Rhine-Westphalia at the Hambach opencast mine. Covering 12 hectares, the plant will feature over 22,000 solar modules and generate up to 13.9 MW peak (12 … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen and Antolini® Unveil Inaugural Collaboration at Milan Design Week with the Launch of the Beosound Balance Natura Speaker

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen and Antolini® celebrated their first collaboration at an exclusive event hosted during Milan Design Week at the Antolini flagship showroom. The event featured the launch of the Beosound Balance Natura speaker, which highlights a perfect … Read the full press release

Bavarian High-Tech Awards Honor Emerging Talents with Groundbreaking Research in AI and Health at TUM University Hospital

(IN BRIEF) The Bavarian High-Tech Awards were presented for the first time by the Bavarian State Government and the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities to recognize emerging talents and distinguished researchers. Among the awards, the High-Tech Young Investigator Award, … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Sparks AI Innovation Dialogue with Microsoft and Russell Group Leaders

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick convened senior leaders from Microsoft and the Russell Group on 9th April to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to revolutionise higher education. Led by Raja-Saleem Javaid, the AI Forum focused on … Read the full press release

MAN Accelerates Transformation with Expanded Battery Production for Electric Commercial Vehicles at Nuremberg

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has officially launched battery production at its Nuremberg site, expanding investment from 100 million to approximately 250 million euros. This phase enhances the facility’s capabilities by producing complete battery packs as well as individual … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Launches £4.5 Million Study on Brain and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol-led research project will investigate why some children struggle when starting school while others flourish by examining the development of their brains during the first five years of life. Funded with nearly £4.5 million from … Read the full press release

NWO Awards Over €7.7 Million to Propel TU/e-Led Digital Innovations in Energy Renovation for the Built Environment

(IN BRIEF) The press release announces that the NWO has allocated over 7.7 million euros for four projects aimed at digitizing energy renovation efforts in the built environment. A primary focus of these projects, especially the DPARt project coordinated by … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Powers Sustainable Innovation at World Expo: 800 m³ of Sylva™ CLT Transform Czech National Pavilion in Osaka

(IN BRIEF) At this year’s World Expo in Osaka, Stora Enso is demonstrating its commitment to sustainable building solutions through its participation in the Czech National Pavilion. The pavilion’s wood structure is constructed with over 800 m³ of Stora Enso’s … Read the full press release

KATRIN at KIT Sets New Record, Establishing an Upper Limit of 0.45 eV/c² for Neutrino Mass

(IN BRIEF) The KATRIN experiment at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has set a new upper limit for the mass of neutrinos at 0.45 eV/c², a record-breaking achievement that refines our understanding of these elusive particles. Neutrinos, which scarcely interact … Read the full press release

EPPM and Drax Announce 20-Year Joint Venture to Transform Legacy Coal Ash into Sustainable Fly Ash for UK Construction

(IN BRIEF) EP Power Minerals GmbH (EPPM), part of Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), has entered into a 20-year joint venture agreement with Drax Power Limited through its subsidiary Power Minerals Limited (PML). This collaboration will create a new, state-of-the-art … Read the full press release