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University of Exeter Research Teams Triumph at GW4 Open Research Prize

(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter researchers received accolades at the inaugural GW4 Open Research Prize, an event celebrating excellence in open research practices. Open research encompasses various practices that enhance research accessibility, transparency, reproducibility, and visibility. Exeter researchers claimed first … Read the full press release

JLR’s Data Engineering Conversion Program Generates £430 Million in Value, Wins Google Customer Award for Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reported that its Data Engineering Conversion Training Programme, initiated in 2021, has contributed over £430 million in value to the business in the past year. The program has trained dozens of data engineers … Read the full press release

Grupa Azoty Receives Certifications for Biodegradable Polymer Granules

(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty S.A. has achieved certifications confirming the biodegradability and compostability of their envifill® granules line, a polymer line designed for disposable items. The OK compost Industrial certificate verifies that products made from these granules can undergo industrial … Read the full press release

Chinese Medical Device Manufacturer Ezisurg Receives MDR Certification for Powered Endoscopic Stapler from TÜV Rheinland

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland, an international third-party testing, inspection, and certification services provider, has awarded Ezisurg Medical Co., Ltd. its first MDR (Medical Device Regulation) certificate of conformity in Greater China for its “Disposable Powered Endoscopic Stapler and Cartridge.” This … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Ranks Seventh Among Most Valuable Global Brands in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has strengthened its position as the world’s most valuable luxury automobile brand, moving up to the seventh spot in the “Best Global Brands 2023” ranking. The brand’s value has increased by nine percent, highlighting its consistent transformation … Read the full press release

Vodafone Receives PwC Award for Third Consecutive Year in Cyber Reporting Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has won the FTSE350 Cyber Reporting category in PwC’s Building Public Trust Awards for the third year in a row. The awards recognize companies and charities that excel in providing transparent and insightful reporting on sustainability and … Read the full press release

Yikri Wins European Microfinance Award 2023 for Innovative Poverty Alleviation in Burkina Faso

(IN BRIEF) Yikri, supported by Entrepreneurs du Monde, has been awarded the prestigious €100,000 European Microfinance Award 2023 by the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg. Yikri focuses on social microfinance as a means of poverty alleviation, … Read the full press release

DHL Express Achieves Top Global Workplace Ranking for the Fourth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has secured its position as one of the World’s Best WorkplacesTM for the fourth consecutive year, claiming the global #2 spot and ranking first in regional lists for Asia, Latin America, and Europe. This recognition comes … Read the full press release

Empa Scientists Recognized Among “Highly Cited Researchers” for Influential Contributions

(IN BRIEF) Maksym Kovalenko and Zhanyun Wang, two scientists from Empa, have been recognized as “Highly Cited Researchers” by Clarivate, an analytics company. This designation is awarded to scientists whose publications have garnered significant citations and influence in their respective … Read the full press release

Continental Voted Best Tire Service Provider by WERKSTATT aktuell Readers

(IN BRIEF) Continental has received recognition as the top provider in the “Tire Services” category according to a survey conducted by the German trade magazine WERKSTATT aktuell. The survey, held for the tenth time, invited readers to identify the best … Read the full press release

Savills Manchester Economist Emma Leung Recognized as 2023 Rising Star by IED

(IN BRIEF) Emma Leung, a senior economist at Savills in Manchester, received the Rising Star of the Year award at the 2023 Institute of Economic Development (IED) Annual Awards. The ceremony, held in Birmingham, celebrated Emma’s exceptional contributions to the … Read the full press release

T-Systems Achieves Top ‘Leader’ Status in ISG’s AWS Ecosystem Partner Report

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the business-customer IT affiliate of Deutsche Telekom, has been recognized as a leader in the AWS (Amazon Web Services) ecosystem by ISG (Information Services Group). In ISG’s Provider Lens™ analyst report on AWS ecosystem partners, T-Systems achieved … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Recognizes Strategic Partners with Annual Supplier Awards

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has presented its annual Supplier Awards to recognize the successful collaboration with its strategic partners for the 10th consecutive year. In 2023, awards were given to Kraton, Wanhua, and Kolon in the categories of Sustainability, … Read the full press release

Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Project Earns Global Recognition for Innovation and Excellence

(IN BRIEF) The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway project in the Philippines has received prestigious recognition from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE). The project, which was inaugurated in 2022, won the “Project and Technology Awards 2023” in the … Read the full press release

Philips Earns Red Dot Best-of-the-Best Awards for Innovative Design Excellence and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Philips, a renowned health technology company, has earned prestigious recognition from the Red Dot Design Awards in 2023. The company was honored with two Best-of-the-Best awards, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality design and innovation. The first award was … Read the full press release

REN Honored for Innovative Fire Prevention Project Using Garrano Horses in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais has received recognition from the Portuguese Corporate Ethics Association (APEE) for its unique fire prevention project in Serra da Cabreira, employing Garrano horses. The project, acknowledged with both the AGIR Award and an … Read the full press release

Leading Pulp Producer Södra and Lenzing Win ITMF Award for Circular Textile Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group and Swedish pulp producer Södra have received the ITMF Award 2023 in the “International Cooperation” category for their collaborative efforts in textile recycling and the circular economy. This recognition was presented at the ITMF Annual … Read the full press release

ZEISS Women Award Recognizes Outstanding Female Graduates in Digital and IT Fields

(IN BRIEF) The 13th ZEISS Women Award ceremony took place in Dresden, Germany, celebrating the accomplishments of promising young female graduates and students in Digital and IT fields. The award, presented by ZEISS, aims to encourage more women to pursue … Read the full press release

Thales Canada Transportation Business and Notable Individuals Inducted into NARHF

(IN BRIEF) Thales Canada’s transportation business, along with eight individuals including Kevin Fitzgerald, Jean-Pierre Forestier, Walter Friesen, Mark Halinaty, Abe Kanner, John Mandelli, Jane Ng, and Thales Canada’s transportation business, will be honored at a ceremony in Toronto on November … Read the full press release

Evonik’s Mobile Site Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Renewable Isophorone Production

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s Mobile, Alabama site has earned the prestigious ISCC PLUS sustainability certificate for its pioneering use of renewable acetone in the production of isophorone-based products, allowing Evonik to introduce its VESTA eCO series to the U.S. market. By … Read the full press release