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Luxembourg Institute of Health Achieves ISO 20387 Accreditation to Strengthen Biobanking Excellence and Research Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health has been awarded ISO 20387 accreditation for its biobanking activities by the UK Accreditation Service, following a detailed audit. The certification covers multiple operational units and a wide range of processes, including the … Read the full press release

DAAD Alumni Honoured with Germany’s Top Early-Career Research Prize Recognising Excellence in Mathematics and Political Science

(IN BRIEF) Two former DAAD-funded researchers, Dominik Schmid and Julia Schulte-Cloos, have been awarded the 2026 Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize by the German Research Foundation, Germany’s most prestigious award for early-career researchers. Schmid was recognised for his work in probability theory … Read the full press release

Schroders Appoints Patrick Schwyzer as Head of Client Group Europe to Strengthen Regional Client Strategy and Growth

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Patrick Schwyzer as Head of Client Group, Europe, to strengthen its leadership and enhance its client-focused strategy across the region. Bringing over 20 years of experience from UBS and Credit Suisse, Schwyzer will lead efforts … Read the full press release

Netherlands Strengthens Global Leadership in Sustainable Protein with New Funding for Cultivated Meat and Fermentation Research

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO), together with the National Growth Fund’s Cellular Agriculture programme, has awarded €4.1 million to three research projects focused on advancing cultivated meat and precision fermentation technologies. The funded initiatives—UP-CELL, MeatUp, and FungCows—address key … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group and University of Glasgow Establish Four-Year Initiative to Drive Innovation in AI-Powered Engineering

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow and Lloyds Banking Group have launched a four-year research partnership to explore the use of agentic AI in software and data engineering. The collaboration will combine academic research with real-world testing, as engineering teams … Read the full press release

Research Published in European Heart Journal Shows Short Bursts of Intense Exercise Can Deliver Significant Health Benefits

(IN BRIEF) New research published in the European Heart Journal reveals that even short periods of vigorous physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of major diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, and dementia. The study, based on data … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Strengthens European Brand Identity with New Messaging Focused on Resilience and Energy Transition Progress

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has introduced a new global tagline, “There’s a way,” as part of its ongoing brand development strategy. The updated messaging reflects a shift from focusing solely on fossil-free ambition to emphasizing action, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset. … Read the full press release

Viessmann Climate Solutions Employees Lead Local Reforestation Effort in Germany as Part of Carrier’s Global Sustainability Program

(IN BRIEF) Viessmann Climate Solutions organized a tree-planting initiative in Germany, where around 60 employees planted approximately 1,200 trees near Hallenberg to support environmental and climate protection efforts. The activity forms part of Carrier Global Corporation’s global sustainability goal to … Read the full press release

Kering Partners with Shanghai Fashion Week to Develop Next Generation of Chinese Fashion Talent Through International Residency

(IN BRIEF) Kering has announced the first group of 10 fellows selected for its Kering CRAFT program, a new international residency developed in partnership with Shanghai Fashion Week to support emerging Chinese designers. The initiative received over 100 applications and … Read the full press release

Metso Secures €100 Million Contract to Deliver Advanced Copper Processing Technology for Southern Peru Copper’s Tia Maria Project

(IN BRIEF) Metso has been awarded a €100 million contract by Southern Peru Copper Corporation to supply advanced solvent extraction and electrowinning technology for the Tia Maria copper project in Peru. The new facility will produce 120,000 tonnes of high-purity … Read the full press release

Hexagon Launches Improved PULSE System to Support Reliable and Scalable Measurement Workflows Across Manufacturing Sites

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched an upgraded version of its PULSE environmental monitoring solution for coordinate measuring machine environments. The enhanced system expands its sensing capabilities to track environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, and … Read the full press release

GSK Advances Hepatitis B Treatment Pipeline with China NDA Submission for Bepirovirsen Based on Phase III Trial Success

(IN BRIEF) GSK has announced that China’s National Medical Products Administration has accepted for review a New Drug Application for bepirovirsen, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide designed to treat adults with chronic hepatitis B. The submission is supported by Phase III … Read the full press release

GSK Expands Respiratory Portfolio with China Approval of Long-Acting Exdensur Therapy for Severe Asthma Patients

(IN BRIEF) GSK has secured approval in China for Exdensur (depemokimab), a first-of-its-kind ultra-long-acting biologic for treating severe eosinophilic asthma in patients aged 12 and above. Approved by China’s National Medical Products Administration, the therapy offers a novel treatment approach … Read the full press release

Roche Advances Molecular Diagnostics Portfolio with Integrated cobas MPX-E Solution for Modern Blood Screening

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched the cobas MPX-E assay, a multiplex molecular diagnostic test capable of detecting HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis E simultaneously in a single workflow. Available in CE mark–accepting markets, the assay is designed to … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Strengthens Climate Action Plan by Enabling Farmers to Transition to Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has partnered with Future Fuels to help its member dairy farmers transition to renewable diesel (HVO100), a fuel capable of reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 90 percent. The initiative allows farmers to adopt the fuel without … Read the full press release

Almirall Strengthens China Innovation Strategy with New Biopharma Collaboration Focused on Dermatology Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Almirall has signed a collaboration and licensing agreement with Shanghai Huaota Biopharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, to develop a monoclonal antibody candidate for multiple indications including medical dermatology, with Huaota leading early research and initial clinical … Read the full press release

Statnett Confirms AFRY as Client Representative for Strategic Onarheim Substation Development in Western Norway

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed by Statnett as client representative and project management partner for the execution of a new transformer substation at Onarheim in Western Norway, a 420/300/132 kV facility designed to enhance grid capacity, reliability, and flexibility … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Initiates Capital Reduction Programme Through Share Buyback Running Until October 2026

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has launched a EUR 250 million share buyback programme starting 27 March 2026 and running until October 2026, aimed at reducing its share capital while maintaining strong capital levels, with the programme already factored into its … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich Researchers Develop Breakthrough Method to Improve Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells for Real-World Use

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Technical University of Munich and international partners including KIT, DESY, and KTH have identified the root cause of performance degradation in perovskite solar cells during thermal cycling and developed a stabilisation method using molecular “anchors,” … Read the full press release

NORDEN Strengthens Specialised Shipping Strategy with Ice-Class Vessel Order and Decade-Long LKAB Contract

(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has signed a long-term Contract of Affreightment of up to 10 years with LKAB and ordered two 23,000 dwt ice-class multipurpose vessels from Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, enabling the company to transport bentonite from Greece to northern … Read the full press release