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Mercedes-Benz Trucks Earns Highest Euro NCAP Safety Recognition Highlighting Advanced Assistance Systems and Urban Protection

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has secured a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating for its Actros 4×2 Rigid model, achieving an overall score of 87 percent. The evaluation highlights strong performance in driver assistance systems, collision prevention, and protection of vulnerable … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Recognised at Moneyfacts Awards for Delivering Transparent and Customer Focused Credit Card Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has been named Best Credit Card Provider at the Moneyfacts Awards, recognising its commitment to delivering simple, transparent, and value-driven credit card products. The award highlights the bank’s flagship offerings, including the Lloyds Ultra Credit Card … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Wins Hermes Award for Advanced Actuator Platform Driving the Future of Humanoid Robotics

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG has received the Hermes Award for its innovative actuator platform designed for humanoid robots, marking a significant achievement in industrial robotics and motion technology. The platform features highly integrated, modular actuators that enable precise and efficient … Read the full press release

Elmos Introduces Ultra-Compact QRNG Chip Setting New Benchmark for Cybersecurity in AI and Quantum Computing Era

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE has received the German Innovation Award 2026 for its development of the world’s smallest quantum random number generator, a technology designed to enhance cybersecurity in the face of growing AI and quantum computing capabilities. The … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia’s Norwich Business School Debuts in Global MBA Rankings with Strong Executive MBA Performance

(IN BRIEF) Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia has entered CEO Magazine’s Global MBA Rankings for the first time, achieving Tier One status for its MBA programmes and securing the 28th global position for its Executive MBA. … Read the full press release

Nokia Strengthens Leadership in Network Programmability with Top Industry Ranking for Innovation and Implementation

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been recognized as the overall leader in network API platforms by ABI Research for the second consecutive year, achieving the highest scores in both innovation and implementation. Its Network as Code platform enables telecom providers to … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Strengthens Global Health Research with New Funding for Virus Replication Studies

(IN BRIEF) University of Warwick researcher Dr Jeremy Keown has received funding through the Academy of Medical Sciences’ Springboard programme, which is investing £6.7 million in early-career health research across the UK. His project will investigate how potentially pandemic viruses … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researchers Receive Prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Funding to Advance Infectious Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has announced that two of its researchers, Dr Hayley Lavender and Dr Paraskevi Kritsiligkou, have received Springboard Awards from the Academy of Medical Sciences, providing up to £125,000 in funding along with mentoring and career … Read the full press release

Vesteda becomes first Dutch residential investor to achieve B Corp certification with strong sustainability performance

(IN BRIEF) Vesteda has become the first institutional residential investor and landlord in the Netherlands to achieve Certified B Corporation status, following an independent assessment by B Lab. With a score above 102 points, the certification reflects the company’s strong … Read the full press release

Nokia Continues Leadership in Data Center Networking with Top Ranking in GigaOm 2026 Report

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm’s 2026 Data Center Switching Radar Report for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its strong performance and innovation in data center networking. Its Data Center Fabric solution received top … Read the full press release

University of St. Gallen Leads New Phase of Vocational Education Research Supported by Swiss Government Funding

(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen is co-leading the next phase of the GOVPET research project, supported by CHF 2.4 million in funding from SERI. The project examines how vocational education systems can adapt to challenges such as digitalization, … Read the full press release

Atos Recognized as European Leader in Intelligent Automation Services by ISG Following Comprehensive Industry Evaluation

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been named a Leader in Intelligent Automation Services in Europe by Information Services Group after an evaluation of more than 35 global providers. The recognition reflects Atos’s strength in delivering integrated automation solutions that combine AI, … Read the full press release

Italgas Reti Strengthens ESG Credentials with Independent Recognition from DNV Across Environmental Social and Governance Areas

(IN BRIEF) Italgas Reti has received ESG Recognition from DNV, confirming the strength and credibility of its certified management systems across environmental, social, and governance areas. The recognition highlights the company’s structured approach to sustainability, supported by internationally recognised certifications … Read the full press release

DAAD Alumni Honoured with Germany’s Top Early-Career Research Prize Recognising Excellence in Mathematics and Political Science

(IN BRIEF) Two former DAAD-funded researchers, Dominik Schmid and Julia Schulte-Cloos, have been awarded the 2026 Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize by the German Research Foundation, Germany’s most prestigious award for early-career researchers. Schmid was recognised for his work in probability theory … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime Secures Industry Award for Advanced Bonded Connectivity Solution Enhancing Vessel Operations and Crew Experience

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime has won the Maritime Mobility Innovation award at the MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards for its NexusWave bonded connectivity service, which delivers seamless, high-speed internet at sea by combining multiple networks simultaneously. The solution offers … Read the full press release

NORMA Group Recognized with 2026 Women on Board Award for Advancing Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group has received the 2026 Women on Board Award from the FidAR initiative, recognizing its strong commitment to increasing female representation in leadership positions. With women comprising 50 percent of the Supervisory Board and 66 percent of … Read the full press release

Erste Private Banking Strengthens Regional Leadership with Euromoney Awards for Austria and Romania

(IN BRIEF) Erste Private Banking has received two prestigious Euromoney awards, being named “Best Private Bank” in Austria and “Best for Client Service” in Romania, highlighting the strength of Erste Group’s private banking operations. In Austria, the division manages around … Read the full press release

Alstom’s High-Speed Rail Initiative Powers Job Creation and Innovation Across the U.S. Rail Industry

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2026 for its work on Amtrak’s NextGen Acela high-speed trains. The project combines European high-speed rail expertise with U.S.-based manufacturing, resulting in … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Awards Hugo Geiger Prize to Early Career Researchers Driving Innovation in Quantum Technology and Healthcare

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer has announced the winners of the Hugo Geiger Prize, recognizing three doctoral researchers for their contributions to applied science in quantum communication, sensor technology, and biomedical diagnostics. The award-winning projects demonstrate strong potential for real-world application, from … Read the full press release