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ZEISS Planetariums Brings Science, Technology and Emotion to Fulldome Audiences

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Planetariums has received international recognition for “ZEISS – Into the Infinite,” an eight-minute fulldome and VR experience developed with Munich-based creative agency visuarte. The immersive show won multiple honours at the WorldMediaFestivals 2026 in Berlin, including the … Read the full press release

UEA Historian Reframes the Norman Conquest as Part of a Wider European Church Conflict

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of East Anglia argues that a lost papal letter may change how historians understand the Norman Conquest of 1066. The study, published by Yale University Press in Harold: Warrior King by Professor Tom … Read the full press release

39th Swiss Juggling Convention Comes to Tesserete, Ticino, August 21-23, 2026

(IN BRIEF) The 39th Swiss Juggling Convention (SJC 2026) will take place from 21 to 23 August 2026 in Tesserete, Ticino, bringing Switzerland’s largest annual gathering dedicated to juggling and circus arts back to the Italian-speaking canton for the third … Read the full press release

La 39ª Swiss Juggling Convention arriva a Tesserete, Ticino, 21-23 agosto 2026

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) La 39ª Swiss Juggling Convention (SJC 2026), il più grande raduno annuale svizzero dedicato alla giocoleria e alle arti circensi, si terrà dal 21 al 23 agosto 2026 a Tesserete, nel canton Ticino, con ingresso gratuito e … Read the full press release

London Office Marks New Chapter for iF Design’s Engagement With British Design Community

(IN BRIEF) iF Design has opened its first UK representative office in London and appointed Brad Harper as its official representative for the United Kingdom. The move strengthens iF Design’s presence in one of Europe’s leading design markets and creates … Read the full press release

Aviva Arena Preview Highlights Transformation of Historic Brabazon Hangars Into Major Live Events Destination

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has released a stop-motion film giving audiences an early look at the future Aviva Arena in Bristol, a 20,000-capacity live entertainment venue expected to open in late 2028. The film uses a hand-crafted scale model made in … Read the full press release

Loughborough Lecturer Turns Discarded Plastics Into Conversations About Waste and Reuse

(IN BRIEF) Dr Katarina Dimitrijevic, a Lecturer in Graphic Design at Loughborough University, has explored how installation art and participatory reuse workshops can help make plastic pollution more immediate and understandable for the public. In an opinion article, she reflects … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Music Festival Combines Anniversary Celebrations With Support for Five Social Organisations

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s 125th anniversary music festival in Madrid attracted more than 35,000 attendees for a day of live performances by Lenny Kravitz, Manuel Carrasco, Ana Mena, Álvaro de Luna and Lola Bozzano. The event combined entertainment with charitable fundraising, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Museum Explores 130 Years of Trucks, Vans and Electric Freight Transport

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz Museum will present its special exhibition 130 Years of Commercial Vehicles from 28 June 2026 to 4 April 2027, examining the role of trucks, vans and buses in transport history from 1896 to the current era … Read the full press release

CapMan Expands Guest and Public Spaces at Historic Admiral Hotel in Copenhagen

(IN BRIEF) CapMan is carrying out a targeted renewal of the 366-room Admiral Hotel in central Copenhagen, a historic waterfront property operated by Strawberry and acquired by CapMan in March 2025. The programme focuses on improving operational flow, strengthening the … Read the full press release

Historic Scottish Football Artefact Begins Journey Into the Metaverse Through Glasgow 3D Project

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow has started 3D scanning the world’s oldest football to create a detailed virtual version for immersive digital environments. Dating from around 1540, the football was discovered in the bedchamber of Mary, Queen of Scots, … Read the full press release

voestalpine Strengthens Lower Austria Profile as Metal Forming Division Expands International Warehouse Systems Business

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine is highlighting Lower Austria as an important industrial and technology base for the Group, with around 2,100 employees in the region and the headquarters of its Metal Forming Division located in Krems. The division produces steel tubes … Read the full press release

KfW Report Finds German Municipalities Expect Major Investment Increase While Financial Strain Continues to Deepen

(IN BRIEF) KfW’s latest Municipal Panel shows that German municipalities plan to increase infrastructure investment significantly in 2026, with expected spending rising to around EUR 50 billion, up 14.8% from the EUR 44 billion planned in 2025. Most planned investment … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich Launches Forum for Freedom and Democracy to Strengthen Civic Education Across Generations

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich is establishing the “Forum for Freedom and Democracy at TUM” to strengthen democratic education, civic participation and social cohesion at a time when public trust in democracy is declining. The initiative responds to … Read the full press release

Henkel Loctite Adhesive Supports Completion of Sagrada Familia’s Central Towers in Major Architectural Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has played a key role in the completion of the Sagrada Familia’s six central towers, with 24 tons of Loctite EA 9497 structural adhesive used to bond stone and steel elements within the basilica’s modular … Read the full press release

University of York research using ancient DNA from Tuscan grape seeds reveals white wine roots behind modern Chianti winemaking

(IN BRIEF) Scientists studying 2,000-year-old grape seeds from ancient wells at Cetamura del Chianti in Tuscany have uncovered new evidence about the origins of modern wine production. Published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, the research analysed DNA from 80 … Read the full press release

International BRICK AWARD 26 Winners Highlight Climate-Responsive Design, Reuse and Contemporary Ceramic Architecture

(IN BRIEF) The BRICK AWARD 26 winners were celebrated in Vienna, recognising outstanding international architecture projects that demonstrate the creative, sustainable and cultural potential of brick and ceramic building materials. Hosted by wienerberger, the manufacturer-independent biennial award has been presented … Read the full press release