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Wiener Linien: Der diesjährige Tramwaytag am 10. September steht ganz im Zeichen des Jubiläums “55 Jahre Garage Raxstraße”

WIEN, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Der diesjährige Tramwaytag am 10. September steht ganz im Zeichen des Jubiläums “55 Jahre Garage Raxstraße”. Am Gelände der Busgarage zeigen die Wiener Linien eine Ausstellung mit zahlreichen historischen Autobussen. Unter anderem ist auch jener … Read the full press release

Visualization pioneer Barco and High End Systems to create mind-blowing visual spectacular for rap artist Drake’s current North America concert tour

Sacramento, Calif. USA, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Visualization pioneer Barco and High End Systems, a Barco company, are providing their best-in-class AV solutions to help create a mind-blowing visual spectacular for rap artist and songwriter Drake’s current North America concert tour. … Read the full press release

Renowned Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem will create a commissioned sculpture for the Rolls-Royce Art Programme in 2016

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces further details of renowned Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem’s new commission for the Rolls-Royce Art Programme in 2016 and presents a series of images and video content documenting his experience. Kazem will create a commissioned sculpture for … Read the full press release

Exposición: Celebración del 300 aniversario del nacimiento de CORREOS en la oficina del Palacio de Cibeles en Madrid

La exposición “300 Años haciendo Historia” recorre los principales hitos de CORREOS en los últimos tres siglos, así como su contribución al desarrollo de la sociedad española Se puede visitar hasta el día 4 de septiembre en la Sala de … Read the full press release

Stuttgart Music Festival of the renowned International Bach Academy with two concerts in Mercedes-Benz Museum during September 2016

STUTTGART, 08-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Premiere with drums and four grand pianos: in September 2016, for the first time, the Stuttgart Music Festival of the renowned International Bach Academy will see two concerts taking place in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. On 3 … Read the full press release

University of Leicester: The Finest Ruin play will premiere at the Y theatre in Leicester on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July

Play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students at the Y Theatre on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students will premiere at … Read the full press release

British Museum and University of Leicester archaeologists discovered remarkable evidence on how the first generations of Europeans in the Americas engaged with indigenous peoples

British Museum and University of Leicester-led research uncovers new evidence in Caribbean LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A project led by archaeologists from the British Museum and the University of Leicester has discovered remarkable evidence which shows how the first generations … Read the full press release

Four prestigious Red Dot design awards for Gorenje Group products this year

Gorenje Group products won four prestigious Red Dot design awards this year. The 41-member jury believed they represent the current pinnacle of design in the home appliance industry. Gorenje’s products have been constantly among the award-winning design elite for a … Read the full press release

Famed actor Alan Alda supports the newly launched Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee

DUNDEE, 13-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alan Alda, the famed actor and passionate advocate of communicating the benefits of science, has lent his support to the newly launched Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee. Alan rose to … Read the full press release

University of Dundee hosts new exhibition celebrating 150th anniversary of the birth of renowned artist John Duncan

Dundee, Scotland, UK, 12-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of John Duncan, one of Scotland’s most internationally renowned artists, has gone on display at the University of Dundee. The exhibition features two of Duncan’s classic … Read the full press release

The first full-length history book of The University of Nottingham released

NOTTINGHAM, 07-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On June 30 1881, HRH Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, Queen Victoria’s youngest son, officially opened the University College Nottingham at its new purpose-built premises on Shakespeare Street in the city. From these humble beginnings, the … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham’s Manuscripts and Special Collections acquired the manuscript of an important unfinished short story by D.H. Lawrence

NOTTINGHAM, 07-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Manuscripts and Special Collections at The University of Nottingham has recently acquired the manuscript of an important unfinished short story by D.H. Lawrence. ‘The Flying Fish’ was written in March 1925 in Mexico City. Lawrence, a … Read the full press release

Five digital bathroom ideas winners of the Hansgrohe Design Prize 2016

SCHILTACH, Germany, 06-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Five visionary bathroom ideas have been chosen as winners of the new talent competition held in conjunction with the iF Concept Design Award 2016 This year’s competition for the Hansgrohe Prize for design ideas related … Read the full press release

Sky Arts to launch a month-long national art competition for a new TV series called Fake! The Great Masterpiece Challenge

Isleworth, UK, 04-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A top secret operation last night saw millions of pounds worth of priceless masterpieces removed from the collections of galleries and museums around the UK. In a further twist, the seven paintings – all by … Read the full press release

Palma Ars Acustica 2016 winner is Anna Raimondo of Belgium for her work “Me, My English and All the Languages of My Life”

The jury of the Palma Ars Acustica, chaired by Eoin O’Kelly of RTÉ, has announced that the 2016 winner is Anna Raimondo of Belgium for her work “Me, My English and All the Languages of My Life”. BRUSSELS, 14-Jun-2016 — … Read the full press release

Norges Bank launches two books to mark its bicentenary

Today (10 June 2016), Norges Bank has the pleasure of launching two books written in connection with the central bank’s bicentenary. OSLO, 13-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Norges Bank 1816-2016 is written by the historians Einar Lie, Jan Thomas Kobberrød, Eivind Thomassen … Read the full press release

“Greek Banknotes: Historical Evidence” exhibition at the Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank in Corfu

Free guided tours at the exhibition “Greek Banknotes: Historical Evidence” Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank, Corfu ATHENS, 27-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The new permanent exhibition entitled “Greek Banknotes: Historical Evidence” is presented at the Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank … Read the full press release

University of Leicester led project Exceptional and Extraordinary will tour nationally to museums with medical collections throughout June 2016

New project initiated and led by Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) at University of Leicester New commissions announced: unique film, dance, performance and comedy commissions that draw on museum collections to explore our problematic attitudes towards difference. Exceptional … Read the full press release

LIGHT CUBE art object installed on top of PJSC LUKOIL head office in Moscow

MOSCOW, 17-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The LIGHT CUBE art object has been installed on top of PJSC LUKOIL head office, at 11 Sretensky boulevard in Moscow. It is in pilot operation now. This innovative project is a unique installation consisting of … Read the full press release

Free arts and science activities at the Gateway Galleries in St Andrews on Sunday 15 May

Fife, Scotland, 12-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An afternoon of free arts and science activities, led by Fife-based photographer Kit Martin and University of St Andrews students, will take place at the Gateway Galleries in St Andrews as part of the nationwide Festival … Read the full press release