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M&S and YoungMinds Launch Design Competition to Raise Mental Health Awareness Through Hello Yellow Collection

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) and YoungMinds have launched a competition for young people across the UK to design a sweatshirt or hoodie for the 2025 Hello Yellow kidswear collection. This initiative, which coincides with World Mental Health Day, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Celebrates Turner’s Legacy with New Exhibition of Watercolours

(IN BRIEF) A new exhibition at the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum explores the brilliance of J.M.W. Turner and his contemporaries, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth in 2025. The exhibition, “J.M.W. Turner & His Contemporaries: … Read the full press release

University of Exeter’s Professor Daisy Hay Joins Royal Society of Literature Council to Strengthen Literary Impact

(IN BRIEF) Professor Daisy Hay, a biographer and expert in 18th and 19th-century British literature, has been elected to the Council of the Royal Society of Literature (RSL). Hay, a Fellow of the RSL since 2018, will serve a four-year … Read the full press release

Global Survey Shows Rising Public Demand for Virtual Reality Access to Museum Collections

(IN BRIEF) A global survey conducted as part of the University of Glasgow’s Museums in the Metaverse (MiM) project has revealed strong public interest in using virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) technologies to explore museum collections, especially those … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Students Explore Societal Impact and Diversity at Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen (UG) will participate in the upcoming Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) music festival, with two student groups from the UG Science Shops exploring societal issues. Seven philosophy students will serve as ‘philosophers in residence,’ studying the … Read the full press release

ASML and Van Gogh Museum Extend Partnership to Pioneer Tech-Driven Art Preservation

(IN BRIEF) ASML and the Van Gogh Museum have extended their partnership until 2028, focusing on the preservation of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces using advanced technology. This collaboration includes the establishment of the ASML Science Centre, a public-facing research hub … Read the full press release

Barco Brings Belgian Innovation to Life with Spectacular Projection on Christ the Redeemer in Rio

(IN BRIEF) Barco will showcase its advanced projection technology in a stunning video mapping event on Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, as part of Belgium’s economic mission to Brazil led by HRH Princess Astrid from November 23 to … Read the full press release

PUMA Celebrates African Heritage with Launch of National Team Kits

(IN BRIEF) PUMA has launched Home and Away kits for Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal, and Ghana, blending cultural heritage and cutting-edge performance. Each kit reflects national identity, with designs inspired by historical and cultural elements like Egyptian Pharaohs, Moroccan … Read the full press release

Stora Enso China Packaging Honored with Gold at MUSE Design Awards for Space Time Series Female Space Cream Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso China Packaging has been awarded Gold in the 2024 MUSE Design Awards for its innovative packaging of the Space Time Series Female Space Cream, which creatively integrates space exploration elements into a skincare product design. The … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Unveils Tiny House Made from Recycled Wind Turbine at Dutch Design Week

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and design studio Superuse have converted the nacelle of a decommissioned wind turbine into a compact, sustainable tiny house, which is being showcased at Dutch Design Week. The project demonstrates innovative reuse of turbine materials, featuring modern … Read the full press release

Celebrating Democratic Design: IKEA and VINÇON Collaborate on New Exhibition at DHUB Barcelona

(IN BRIEF) IKEA and VINÇON are collaborating on an exhibition at Disseny Hub Barcelona, running until February 2025, which explores the shared vision of both brands to democratize design. Titled “100 IKEA Objects We Would Have Liked to Have Had … Read the full press release

Northcrest Developments launches design competition to reimagine 2-km former airport Runway into a vibrant pedestrianized corridor, shaping a new era of placemaking on an international scale

THE RUNWAY AT YZD DESIGN COMPETITION AIMS TO TRANSFORM THE DECOMMISSIONED RUNWAY INTO AN ANCHOR AND CENTREPIECE FOR THE FUTURE 370-ACRE COMMUNITY. (IN BRIEF) Northcrest Developments has launched a global design competition to transform the historic 2-km airstrip at Downsview … Read the full press release

Van Gogh Museum Unveils Vive l’impressionnisme! Exhibition to Honor 150 Years of Impressionism

(IN BRIEF) The Van Gogh Museum is set to unveil a major retrospective exhibition titled Vive l’impressionnisme! Masterpieces from Dutch Collections on October 11, 2024, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Impressionism. This exhibition, featuring over 100 important works from French … Read the full press release

Loughborough University and Charnwood Forest Geopark Forge New Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has established a partnership with the Charnwood Forest Geopark organization to support its bid for UNESCO Global Geopark status. The collaboration will involve research, education, and community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting the rich geological and … Read the full press release

EU-Backed Partnership Unlocks Millions in Loans for Danish Creative and Cultural Sectors

(IN BRIEF) A new partnership between the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), backed by the EU’s InvestEU program, will provide DKK 300 million in loans to Danish businesses within the creative and … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool’s New Heritage Institute to Tackle Global Challenges and Advance Cultural Research

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has launched a new Heritage Institute aimed at enhancing its role as a leading global research institution in heritage studies. The institute will bring together researchers from multiple disciplines to address key heritage issues … Read the full press release

iF Design Launches “Future of XYZ” Podcast to Explore the Future of Design and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) iF Design has launched a new podcast series called Future of XYZ, hosted by Lisa Gralnek, Managing Director of iF Design USA. The bi-weekly podcast explores the role of design in shaping the future across fields like science, … Read the full press release

Sener Hosts EDI TalkS in London, Focusing on Generational and Cultural Diversity to Boost Team Performance

(IN BRIEF) Sener held an EDI TalkS session in London on September 9, 2024, focusing on the value of generational and cultural diversity within teams. Led by Moisés Jimenez and Ana Úsar, the session emphasized the importance of cognitive diversity, … Read the full press release

UEA Hosts Art Exhibition Celebrating 30 Years Since Apartheid’s End

(IN BRIEF) UEA will host an art exhibition from 30 September to 18 October, showcasing works by South African artist Norman Kaplan, who used his art to protest apartheid. The exhibition, featuring Kaplan’s linocuts and cartoons, will mark the 30th … Read the full press release

Natural Cotton Color lancia la collezione “Calunga” a Milano

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Natural Cotton Color, un marchio di moda brasiliano noto per il suo impegno verso la sostenibilità, ha lanciato la sua nuova collezione “Calunga” durante la Milano Fashion Week. La sfilata si terrà il 20 settembre 2024, presso … Read the full press release