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Filestage Wins Henkel’s Xathon with AI-Based Solution for Streamlining Packaging Label Management

(IN BRIEF) Henkel dx Ventures organized its fifth Xathon event, aimed at promoting women in the tech startup industry. The Xathon focused on empowering female entrepreneurs or female-led startups in the field of AI for the consumer business. Six startups … Read the full press release

CUPRA Honored with 2023 Effectiveness Grand Prize for Innovative Brand Strategy

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA has been awarded the 2023 Effectiveness Grand Prize by the Spanish Association of Advertisers (AEA) for its advertising and communication strategy developed in collaboration with &Rosàs and PHD Media since its launch in 2018. Additionally, CUPRA received … Read the full press release

Nobel Sustainability Trust and TUM Launch Prestigious ‘Sustainability Award’ Honoring Climate Champions

(IN BRIEF) The Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are introducing the “Sustainability Award supported by NST” for exceptional research and development efforts in sustainable energy and climate change economics. The inaugural recipients are Prof. … Read the full press release

Distinguished Anthropologist Eduardo Brondizio Receives 2023 Volvo Environment Prize for Amazon Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Eduardo Brondizio, an Anthropologist Professor from Indiana University, Bloomington, has been awarded the 2023 Volvo Environment Prize for his extensive research spanning over three decades on the Amazon region’s environmental challenges. Contrary to common belief, Brondizio highlights the … Read the full press release

London Gatwick Airport Achieves Top Environmental Certification, Accelerates Net Zero Commitment

(IN BRIEF) London Gatwick Airport, part of VINCI Airports network, has achieved Level 4+ ‘Transition’ certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme, making it the 13th airport within VINCI Airports to reach this highest level of environmental recognition. The … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Honored with Green Apple Award 2023 for Innovative South Bank Technical College – Nine Elms (STEAM) Centre

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has been recognized with a Green Apple Award 2023 for its outstanding work on the South Bank Technical College – Nine Elms (STEAM) Centre. This innovative learning environment, funded by the Mayor of London and completed in … Read the full press release

ESET PROTECT Enterprise Named Strategic Leader in 2023 AV-Comparatives EPR Report

(IN BRIEF) ESET PROTECT Enterprise has achieved the prestigious title of Strategic Leader in the 2023 AV-Comparatives Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report. The assessment, conducted by AV-Comparatives, found that ESET’s cybersecurity solution excelled in preventing and responding to … Read the full press release

Borealis Awards Scientific Innovators and Recognizes In-House Talent at Innovation Day

(IN BRIEF) During the Borealis Innovation Day held in Linz, Austria, on October 17, 2023, the Borealis Innovation and Technology team announced the recipients of the Borealis Scientific Innovation Award (BSIA) and the InnoTech Recognitions. The BSIA aims to identify … Read the full press release

Philips Tops Forbes’ 2023 “World’s Best Employers” List in Health Care Equipment & Services

(IN BRIEF) Philips has once again secured a place on Forbes’ 2023 “World’s Best Employers” list, ranking among the top 100 organizations globally. The company earned the title of the best employer in the Health Care Equipment & Services category. … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime Wins Prestigious 2023 IMRF Award for Maritime Search and Rescue Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, a division of Viasat, has been honored with the 2023 International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Award for Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue. This recognition comes after a thorough evaluation by a distinguished judging … Read the full press release

Ericsson Receives 5G Innovator of the Year Award for Second Consecutive Year at the edge Technology Leadership Awards 2023

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has been awarded the “5G Innovator of the Year” at the edge Technology Leadership Awards 2023 for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights Ericsson’s continued leadership in 5G technology and its dedication to advancing telecommunications infrastructure … Read the full press release

Nominees for Brick Award 24 Unveiled: Celebrating Innovative Brick Architecture Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) The nominees for the Brick Award 24, an international prize for brick architecture, have been announced, with 50 projects selected from 743 submissions across 54 countries. These projects showcase innovative and sustainable uses of brick as a building … Read the full press release

MYTILINEOS Earns ‘AA’ Rating for ESG Excellence in MSCI Index

(IN BRIEF) MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals has achieved an “AA” excellent rating for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) index. This recognition comes just one year after MYTILINEOS entered the MSCI ESG index … Read the full press release

Julien Bras of Grenoble INP-UGA Receives Arkema-Académie des sciences Prize for Sustainable Materials Innovation in Chemistry

(IN BRIEF) Julien Bras, a professor at Grenoble INP-UGA, has been awarded the Arkema-Académie des sciences prize for innovation in chemistry for sustainable materials. This prestigious award, financed by Arkema, recognizes exceptional research contributing to innovative chemistry for sustainable and … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Receives Inclusion Award for ‘Responsible Annotation’ Project Supporting People with Disabilities

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has received an award at the Austria’s Leading Companies ceremony for its “Responsible Annotation” project, which focuses on integrating people with disabilities into the workforce. The project, initiated in 2019, provides opportunities for young individuals at … Read the full press release

Ericsson Tops Juniper Research’s Rankings as the Leading Digital Wallet Platform Provider

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson’s Wallet Platform has been ranked as the number one digital wallet platform vendor by Juniper Research. Additionally, it received the ‘Best Digital Wallet Platform’ award at the Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments 2023 by Juniper … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Physicist Recognized for Pioneering Contributions to Particle Physics

(IN BRIEF) Professor Themis Bowcock from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Physics has been honored with the 2023 James Chadwick Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics (IoP) for his exceptional contributions to particle physics. Professor Bowcock’s work … Read the full press release

Eni Awards 2023 Recognize Pioneering Research in Energy and Environment

(IN BRIEF) The Eni Awards ceremony for 2023 took place at Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome, attended by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, Eni’s Chairman Giuseppe Zafarana, and Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi. These awards, now in their fifteenth … Read the full press release

Symrise Wins Top Honors in BSB Environment Awards for Eco-Conscious Cosmetic Collections

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has received double recognition at the 2023 BSB Environment Awards by claiming first-place awards in both the ‘Processes’ and ‘Functionals and Recipients’ categories. The accolades were bestowed upon Symrise for its remarkable SymFrequency® collection, featuring sustainable extraction … Read the full press release

Atos Achieves Fourth Consecutive EcoVadis Platinum Award for Exceptional Corporate Social Responsibility

(IN BRIEF) Atos has received the EcoVadis Platinum Award for the fourth consecutive year, affirming its exceptional performance in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with a score of 84 out of 100. This positions Atos in the top 1% of companies … Read the full press release

AMAG Recognized for Outstanding Sustainability Reporting at CIRA Annual Conference

(IN BRIEF) AMAG, an Austrian corporation, has been honored at the Cercle Investor Relations Austria (CIRA) Annual Conference for its exceptional sustainability reporting. The conference has been recognizing Austrian companies for their capital market communication since 2016, with a focus … Read the full press release

FIGO Honors Global Women’s Health Champions at XXIII World Congress

(IN BRIEF) During the Welcome Ceremony of the XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Paris, FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) celebrated the contributions of five exceptional professionals dedicated to improving women’s health worldwide. The FIGO … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Collaborates with Mönchehaus Museum to Showcase Kaiserring Awardees Yuri Albert and Vadim Zakharov’s Influential Artwork

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group is proud to support the annual Kaiserring exhibition in Goslar, featuring the works of the 2023 Kaiserring awardees, Yuri Albert and Vadim Zakharov. This collaboration underscores Volkswagen’s commitment to promoting culture and the arts in … Read the full press release

BAMBI Returns: Germany’s Celebrated Media Awards Marks 75th Anniversary

(IN BRIEF) BAMBI, the renowned German media awards event, is making a comeback in 2023 to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Hubert Burda Media has decided to reinstate the awards ceremony, which was on hiatus for four years due to the … Read the full press release

AFRY Ranks Second in 2023 Employer Branding Survey for Young Engineers in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) In the 2023 Employer Branding survey by Universum, AFRY has secured the second position as one of the most attractive employers for young engineers in Sweden, particularly among BSc engineers in the “young professionals” category. AFRY’s eighth-place ranking … Read the full press release

ELKO Receives Accolades as Best Retail Partner and Customer Service Distributor in 2023 CONTEXT ChannelWatch Survey

(IN BRIEF) ELKO, a prominent player in the technology distribution industry, has earned recognition as the “Best Retail Partner” and the “Best Customer Service Distributor” in the 2023 CONTEXT ChannelWatch survey, a widely-respected online IT reseller survey known for its … Read the full press release

Viasat Launches ‘Viasat Beyond: Space’ Competition to Inspire the Next Generation of UK Space Innovators

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has initiated the ‘Viasat Beyond: Space’ competition aimed at nurturing the future generation of engineers, artists, scientists, and space enthusiasts in the UK. This competition targets students in years 12 and … Read the full press release

University of Exeter-Led Team Wins Prize for AI-Driven Global Antibiotic Resistance Harmonization

(IN BRIEF) A team led by Professor Robert Beardmore at the University of Exeter has won an Innovation Award at the Vivli Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data Challenge for their work in harmonizing thresholds for antibiotic resistance using artificial intelligence (AI). … Read the full press release

Rönesans Group Maintains Top 10 Position Among Europe’s Largest International Contractors

(IN BRIEF) Rönesans Group has reaffirmed its status as a leading construction company, securing the 38th spot on ENR’s prestigious 2023 “World’s Top 250 International Contractors” list. This ranking reflects Rönesans’ consistent presence among the top 10 contracting companies in … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Team Nominated for Impact Prize for Work on Countering Kleptocracy

(IN BRIEF) A team of experts from the University of Exeter, including Professors John Heathershaw and David Lewis, and Dr. Catherine Owen, has been nominated for the Economic and Social Research Council’s Celebrating Impact Prize. Their research focused on the … Read the full press release

Diverse Voices Recognized: EBRD Literature Prize 2024 Announced

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the launch of the EBRD Literature Prize 2024. This prestigious literary award recognizes works of fiction originally published in a language from a country where the EBRD invests, … Read the full press release

Fifth Annual “German AI Award” Recognizes Excellence in Artificial Intelligence

(IN BRIEF) The fifth annual “German AI Award” was presented in Berlin by WELT to honor outstanding achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The award ceremony included the AI Innovation Award, the AI User Award, and the AI … Read the full press release

Winners of European Investment Bank’s Social Innovation Tournament Announced

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Institute recently unveiled the winners of this year’s Social Innovation Tournament (SIT) at a ceremony in Stockholm, celebrating European social entrepreneurs and their impactful products or services. The SIT, an annual event organized by … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Recognized in Fortune’s ‘Change the World’ List for Fourth Time

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in digital energy management and automation, has earned a place on Fortune’s 2023 “Change the World” list for the fourth time. This list ranks companies globally that are making a positive social or environmental … Read the full press release

University of York Attains Gold Rating in National Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

(IN BRIEF) The University of York has received the highest accolade, a Gold rating, in the latest national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The judging panel commended the university for its course content and delivery, which “inspire students to actively engage … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Achieves Triple Gold Rating in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has received the highest accolade, a Gold rating, across all three categories of student experience, student outcomes, and overall assessment in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Out of 228 universities participating in the … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Awarded Gold Rating in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has achieved the highest rating, Gold, in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, a national scheme administered by the Office for Students (OfS) to recognize and encourage excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes … Read the full press release

MAHLE Group Achieves Science-Based Climate Targets in Line with Paris Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The MAHLE Group has received confirmation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that its climate targets align with the goals of the Paris Agreement and are scientifically sound. The automotive supplier has committed to reducing its Scope … Read the full press release

Aviva Ireland’s Suzie Nolan and Danny Harmer: Leading the Way in Gender Diversity

(IN BRIEF) Aviva Ireland’s Head of Property, Suzie Nolan, and Chief People Officer, Danny Harmer, have been recognized on this year’s HERoes Role Model Lists. Suzie is a Future Leader and a diversity advocate, while Danny has made the Women … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Achieves Global Top 50 Rankings for International Outlook and Research Quality

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has secured impressive rankings in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. It ranks 38th worldwide for International Outlook and 40th for Research Quality, out of over 1900 universities evaluated globally. These rankings … Read the full press release