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UKRI celebrates 2025 Knowledge Exchange Award winners advancing research-industry innovation across the UK

(IN BRIEF) UK Research and Innovation has announced the winners of the Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025, celebrating research-driven partnerships delivering benefits across the UK economy, public health, climate and innovation sectors. Projects recognised range from hydrogen economy development and large-scale … Read the full press release

Medical device circularity explored as Covestro and Allmed assess recycling of artificial kidney filters

(IN BRIEF) Covestro and Allmed have entered a partnership to explore whether used artificial kidney filters can be recycled into new polycarbonate-based plastic materials. The feasibility study assesses technical recovery processes, regulatory considerations and potential economic viability. Working with additional … Read the full press release

Finnish clean-energy companies unite to restore peatlands and protect old-growth forests across three regions

(IN BRIEF) Nine renewable-energy companies have jointly financed the protection and restoration of 108 hectares of Finnish nature across Simo, Pudasjärvi and Puolanka to celebrate Finland’s 108th Independence Day. The Nature Gift to Finland initiative builds on earlier biodiversity research … Read the full press release

German Armed Forces place new multi-million euro call-off for Leopard 2 ammunition with Rheinmetall

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a new order from the Bundeswehr for additional 120 mm tank ammunition under the extended July 2023 framework agreement. The call-off, valued in the several hundred million euro range, includes both combat and training rounds … Read the full press release

Evonik publishes EPDs for PROTECTOSIL® solutions, strengthening sustainability transparency in construction

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has released two Environmental Product Declarations for PROTECTOSIL® BHN and PROTECTOSIL® CIT through the IBU, providing life-cycle-based environmental data for building protection materials. The EPDs align with EU regulatory trends, anticipating requirements under the Construction Products Regulation. … Read the full press release

When the World Looks to Taiwan, India Redraws the Map of the Yellow Sea

(IN BRIEF) China is steadily building a “Pax Sinica” in the Indo-Pacific through its aggressive maritime expansion, economic leverage, and coercive actions — especially toward Taiwan — while the world remains fixated on the Taiwan Strait. Yet India is emerging … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace strengthens global additive strategy with Norwegian investment and partnership in Kongsberg

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace Norway will expand its additive manufacturing capabilities at its Kongsberg engines centre through a strategic partnership with Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology. Norwegian Catapult and SIVA will co-invest NOK 12 million (almost £1 million), supporting Norway’s ambition … Read the full press release

Ageas expands Elevate27 strategy with acquisition of AG Insurance stake and renewed 15-year bancassurance agreement

(IN BRIEF) Ageas will acquire the remaining 25% shareholding of AG Insurance from BNP Paribas Fortis for EUR 1.9 billion, becoming full owner of Belgium’s largest insurer. The move supports Ageas’s Elevate27 strategy, raises financial targets, and is expected to … Read the full press release

Loughborough strengthens sport partnership with SIS Pitches, expanding work on sustainability, research and performance

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has renewed its three-year partnership with SIS Pitches, continuing the collaboration around elite sports surfaces, performance environments and joint innovation. SIS Pitches remains official stadium pitch partner of Loughborough Sport and sponsor of both the men’s … Read the full press release

Empa researcher Robert Zboray appointed titular professor by University of Bern in X-ray imaging and biomedical engineering

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Robert Zboray has been appointed titular professor at the University of Bern, effective December 1, 2025. Zboray lectures in biomedical engineering and advanced X-ray imaging and leads a research group at Empa’s Center for X-ray Analysis. … Read the full press release

HyFINE consortium receives major investment to reinvent fine chemical production with renewable hydrogen and electrons

(IN BRIEF) NWO and GroenvermogenNL are granting €19.3 million to the HyFINE consortium to develop greener, hydrogen-driven production methods for specialty and fine chemicals, helping reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and lowering waste and energy use. Including co-funding and in-kind … Read the full press release

Valio strengthens its Food 2.0 strategy with investment in Melt&Marble’s cellular agriculture fat technology

(IN BRIEF) Valio has invested in Sweden-based Melt&Marble, a cellular agriculture company developing customizable fat ingredients using precision fermentation. The startup raised over EUR 7 million from Valio and other private and institutional investors to scale manufacturing and move toward … Read the full press release

Greta Energy awards Metso a technology package for 1.2 MTPA compact pellet plant development in Maharashtra

(IN BRIEF) Metso has signed an agreement with Greta Energy Limited to supply a traveling grate pelletizing plant for Chandrapur, Maharashtra, marking its second Compact-sized Pellet Plant order in India after a similar award announced in late 2025. The order … Read the full press release

SGS enhances global agricultural standards influence through the integration of ASC and its team of specialists

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired the Australian Superintendence Company (ASC), a well-established agricultural quality assurance firm founded in 1969. The acquisition brings 40 specialized professionals into SGS and aligns with the company’s “Strategy 27 – Accelerating growth, building trust,” reinforcing … Read the full press release

Rail Expansion Progresses as Stadler Secures Frankfurt CITYLINK Contract with Long-Term Service Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will deliver 27 CITYLINK trams to fahma, part of RMV, for future operation on the Regionaltangente West line in Frankfurt Rhein-Main. The dual-system vehicles will run on both mainline and light rail tracks, carry around 360 passengers … Read the full press release

Leadership Change at SIX with André Helfenstein to Assume Chairmanship After Thomas Wellauer

(IN BRIEF) SIX has named André Helfenstein as its next Chairman, taking over from Thomas Wellauer on 1 January 2026. Wellauer, who has served as Chairman since 2020, will continue as a Board member until the 2026 Annual General Meeting … Read the full press release

New Aker Hospital Project Moves Forward with AF Decom Appointed for Site Establishment and Coordination

(IN BRIEF) AF Decom, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a NOK 155 million general contract with Helse Sør-Øst RHF for site establishment and interior fit-out coordination at the new Aker Hospital. The work covers the Somatics Building and VDS/TS … Read the full press release

AFRY Strengthens Healthcare Sector Position with New Hospital Project Management Agreement

  (IN BRIEF) AFRY’s subsidiary Advansia has entered a new framework agreement with The South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority to provide project management services for major hospital developments, including the New Aker Hospital and New Rikshospitalet. Covering Norway’s largest healthcare … Read the full press release

University Researchers Recognised at 30th REN Award for Pioneering Work in Renewables Hydrogen and Energy Systems

(IN BRIEF) The 30th REN Award ceremony in Lisbon celebrated the best doctoral and master’s theses in energy produced at Portuguese universities, with the event attended by the Minister of Energy and the Environment, Maria da Graça Carvalho. The top … Read the full press release

Maersk Adds 20,000 sq. ft. Ground Freight Station to Boost Speed and Connectivity Across U.S. Southeast

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened a new 20,000 sq. ft. Ground Freight Station in Savannah, GA, adding capacity to its U.S. over-the-road network and improving pickup and delivery services for Southeastern markets. Located near the Port of Savannah with direct … Read the full press release