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AkzoNobel Advances Towards 100% Renewable Electricity with Major Milestones in China

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel is making significant progress in China toward its goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity across its production sites. Currently, eight of the company’s 15 facilities in China are utilizing a combination of self-generated and externally sourced renewable … Read the full press release

APM Terminals Champions Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Maritime Logistics

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals is focused on increasing female participation in the male-dominated maritime logistics industry, especially as International Women’s Day approaches. The company has implemented various global and regional initiatives to recruit, retain, and support women across all levels. … Read the full press release

KUKA Powers First AI-Driven Robotic Restaurant at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Redefining Food Service

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has contributed to the launch of the world’s first robot-operated restaurant with artificial intelligence (AI) at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The SELF restaurant uses a KUKA robotic arm and advanced machine vision to autonomously manage and … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop 100x Faster Method to Cut Energy Consumption in AI Neural Network Training

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a new method for training neural networks that is 100 times faster and more energy-efficient than traditional iterative approaches. By using probabilities instead of iterative adjustments, the method reduces … Read the full press release

QIAGEN Gains FDA Approval for New QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B, Expanding Syndromic Testing Options

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN has received FDA approval for its QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B, expanding its syndromic testing offerings for gastrointestinal infections in the U.S. This new panel targets five major bacterial pathogens and complements the previously cleared QIAstat-Dx … Read the full press release

Flexible Nurse Deployment Could Significantly Reduce Neonatal Transfers in the Netherlands, Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Twente, in collaboration with Amalia Children’s Hospital Nijmegen and Emma Children’s Hospital Amsterdam, have developed a solution to reduce the number of neonatal transfers in the Netherlands. Their study suggests that by allowing … Read the full press release

University of Twente Team Wins First Place at WED for Sustainable Plastic Waste Solution

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente team won first place at World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) for their innovative “ManufacturingBox” project. This solution addresses plastic waste and inadequate housing by creating a self-sustaining microfactory that turns plastic waste … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researcher Yun Bing Receives Innovate UK Award for Pioneering AI Speech Therapy Platform

(IN BRIEF) Yun Bing, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Liverpool, has won the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award for her AI-based speech therapy platform, Beautiful Voice. The award, which celebrates women leading in innovation, was presented by … Read the full press release

Pavel Zeman Begins Second Term as Czech National Member at Eurojust

(IN BRIEF) Pavel Zeman has officially taken up his role as the new National Member for the Czech Republic at Eurojust, succeeding Lukáš Starý. This marks his second term at the agency, having previously served as the country’s first National … Read the full press release

EIB Expands Sustainability Awareness Bond Framework to Promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has extended its Sustainability Awareness Bond framework to include gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, aiming to fund global projects that advance women’s access to finance, entrepreneurship, and gender equality. This initiative highlights the … Read the full press release

INERATEC Secures €70 Million in Funding to Scale Up Sustainable e-Fuel Production for Aviation and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) INERATEC secures €40 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank and €30 million in grants from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to expand its e-Fuel production capacity. The funding supports the development of Europe’s largest sustainable e-Fuel plant … Read the full press release

EIB Group Forum: President Calviño Unveils Bold Security and Innovation Investment Strategy

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg gathered senior policymakers, business leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss strategies for ensuring Europe’s prosperity, security, and global cooperation. President Nadia Calviño highlighted that every euro invested by the EIB … Read the full press release

UEA Tennis Club Boosts Sustainability with Donation of Used Tennis Balls to Dogs Trust Snetterton

(IN BRIEF) The UEA Tennis Club has taken a creative step towards sustainability by donating a large quantity of used tennis balls to Dogs Trust Snetterton in Norfolk. Recognizing the waste generated by their high usage, club members repurposed the … Read the full press release

UEA Celebrates Groundbreaking Gender Transition Memoir Co-Authored by Student and Mother on World Book Day

(IN BRIEF) At the University of East Anglia, Leo Telford, a second-year Sociology student, and his mother Gemma have co-authored the groundbreaking memoir Between: A Memoir on Gender Transition by a Mother and Her Trans Son, published in February. The … Read the full press release

MacGregor Secures Contract to Supply 100T AHC Crane for Dive Support Vessel in Major Maritime Project

(IN BRIEF) MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to supply a 100T AHC crane for a Dive Support Vessel owned by Jana Marine Service Company. Although this order is not included in Cargotec’s reported orders due … Read the full press release

Newcastle University’s Professor Stewart Wins Blavatnik Award for Pioneering Microbiome Research in Infant Health

(IN BRIEF) Professor Christopher Stewart from Newcastle University has become the first from his institution to win the esteemed Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in the Life Sciences category. Honored with £100,000 in unrestricted funds, he is recognized for his … Read the full press release

KPN Launches Global #BetterInternet Initiative to Foster a Safer and Greener Digital World

(IN BRIEF) KPN has issued a global call for collaboration to build a safer, more inclusive, and environmentally friendly internet, unveiling a declaration of intent under the #BetterInternet initiative at MWC Barcelona. The initiative, which invites telecom providers, NGOs, non-profits, … Read the full press release

Fortum Unveils Advanced Hydrogen Strategy with Kalla Pilot Plant to Power Low-Carbon Future

(IN BRIEF) Fortum is driving the global shift to a low‐carbon energy future by launching innovative hydrogen solutions showcased at the Hydrogen Summit & Expo in Tampere. Central to its strategy is the Kalla Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Finland, a … Read the full press release

EIB Launches €150 Million Initiative to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Spain’s Pharmacy Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €150 million to a pioneering financing initiative exclusively supporting women entrepreneurs in Spain’s pharmacy sector. The investment, delivered through a covered bond issued by CBNK—a bank formed by the merger of Banco … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Commission Launch Pioneering Gender Finance Lab to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the European Commission have launched the first-ever Gender Finance Lab for commercial banks under the InvestEU Advisory Hub, aiming to enhance financial access for women-led and women-owned SMEs across Europe. This innovative masterclass … Read the full press release