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Loughborough University Research Project Invites Women Football Fans to Share Experiences to Improve Stadium Safety

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is collaborating with Northumbria University and the Football Supporters’ Association on the Safer Stadiums research initiative, which aims to improve safety and inclusivity for women attending men’s football matches. The project invites women fans to share … Read the full press release

SUEZ and INRAE Renew Longstanding Scientific Partnership to Accelerate Innovation in Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) INRAE and SUEZ have renewed their long-standing research partnership for another five years to advance scientific innovation in water management, environmental protection, and climate resilience. The collaboration, which has lasted more than three decades, has already produced significant … Read the full press release

BBVA Broker Ranked Among Spain’s Leading Investment Platforms Following Independent Market Analysis

(IN BRIEF) BBVA Broker has been recognised in Spain in the first edition of the Estrategias de Inversión Awards, receiving top honours for platform security and customer service. The awards evaluated nearly thirty brokerage platforms using an independent methodology that … Read the full press release

BBVA Deploys ChatGPT Enterprise AI Assistant to Enhance Data Analysis and Efficiency in Internal Audit Operations

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has developed an artificial intelligence assistant using ChatGPT Enterprise to support its Internal Audit teams in conducting data-intensive audits more efficiently and consistently. The tool helps auditors analyze large datasets by guiding them through tasks such as … Read the full press release

NIB and the City of Turku Sign EUR 250 Million Credit Facility to Finance New Schools and Modern Educational Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) NIB has agreed to provide the City of Turku with a EUR 250 million 25-year uncommitted credit facility to support a major programme aimed at constructing and renovating educational facilities across the city. The broader initiative, valued at … Read the full press release

Roland Berger Acquires Battery Industry Specialist Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Electric Vehicle and Energy Transition Advisory Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger has acquired Alexec Consulting, a Wroclaw-based consultancy specializing in operational and technical solutions for the battery and electric vehicle industries. The acquisition strengthens Roland Berger’s capabilities in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy, … Read the full press release

Viessmann Climate Solutions Launches International Women’s Day Initiative Highlighting Women Driving Progress in the HVAC Industry

(IN BRIEF) Viessmann Climate Solutions has launched the “Together we power on” initiative to coincide with International Women’s Day 2026, aiming to highlight the contributions of women working in the HVAC industry and encourage greater visibility and participation across the … Read the full press release

Egis Rebrands Longstanding Construction Consultancy Thomas & Adamson as Part of Global Integration Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Egis has officially rebranded construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson following its acquisition in 2024, completing the integration of the long-established firm into its global engineering and consulting network. Founded in 1935, Thomas & Adamson has built … Read the full press release

EQT Foundation Launches Global Grant Program Supporting Breakthrough Technologies to Overcome the Blood Brain Barrier

(IN BRIEF) The EQT Foundation has launched a new funding call through its Science Grants program aimed at advancing deeptech innovations capable of overcoming the blood-brain barrier, one of the most significant challenges in neurological medicine. The initiative will provide … Read the full press release

Hexagon Research Finds Public Confidence in Robotics Grows with Real World Exposure and Clear Practical Uses

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s global Robot Generation study highlights significant differences in how people around the world perceive robotics, with anxiety levels strongly linked to how frequently individuals encounter robots in daily life. The survey of 18,000 participants across nine countries … Read the full press release

Infineon and Subaru Expand Longstanding Technology Partnership to Power Next Generation ADAS and Vehicle Motion Control Systems

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG and Subaru Corporation are strengthening their partnership to support the development of next-generation advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle motion control technologies in future Subaru vehicles. At the center of the collaboration is Infineon’s latest … Read the full press release

DaVinci Growth Capital Fund Launches with EIF Support to Accelerate Expansion of Italian Technology and Life Sciences Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed up to €20 million to the DaVinci Growth Capital Fund, a private equity vehicle designed to support innovative Italian small and medium-sized enterprises operating in digital technology, industrial technology, and life sciences. … Read the full press release

Eviden Becomes Launch Partner for AWS European Sovereign Cloud with External Key Management Security Solution

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, the cybersecurity and digital technology brand of the Atos Group, has become a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new cloud infrastructure designed specifically for organizations operating under European regulatory frameworks. Eviden is contributing … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Grand Prix 5000 Road Tire Lineup with New High Volume Performance Options for Modern Cyclists

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced two new tire size options in its high-performance Grand Prix 5000 road cycling lineup: the GP5000 S TR in 35mm and the GP5000 TT TR in 30mm. The wider GP5000 S TR model is designed … Read the full press release

Continental and Collard Group Partnership Reduces Fleet Flat Tire Incidents by 50 Percent Through ContiLifeCycle Program

(IN BRIEF) Continental has partnered with the Collard Group in southern England to improve fleet efficiency and reliability through its ContiLifeCycle tire management concept. The initiative includes the use of premium hot-retreaded Bandvulc tires designed for demanding environments such as … Read the full press release

GSK licenses investigational liver disease treatment linerixibat to Alfasigma for global development and commercialisation

(IN BRIEF) GSK and Alfasigma have signed a licensing agreement granting Alfasigma worldwide exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialise linerixibat, an investigational IBAT inhibitor for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis. The therapy is … Read the full press release

smart #5 Electric SUV Launches with Continental EcoContact 7 Tires Designed for Range and Quiet Driving

(IN BRIEF) Continental has been chosen as the original equipment tire supplier for the new smart #5 electric SUV, which will be equipped with the company’s EcoContact 7 tires as standard. Available in sizes 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21, the … Read the full press release

Savills ranked leading UK planning consultancy for number of female chartered town planners in 2026 industry report

(IN BRIEF) Savills has been ranked as the top consultancy for the overall number of female town planners in the 2026 Women in Consultancy: A Planning Insight Report published by Planning Magazine. The firm now employs 80 female chartered town … Read the full press release

STRABAG’s Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme wins Project Finance International Award as Europe Infrastructure Deal of the Year

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG has received the Project Finance International Award from the London Stock Exchange Group for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme, which was named Europe Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2025. The project, valued at approximately £3 billion, is … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Nassauische Heimstätte Wohnstadt sign €465 million financing agreement to support affordable housing projects across Hessen

(IN BRIEF) The Nassauische Heimstätte Wohnstadt group and the European Investment Bank have signed a €465 million framework financing agreement to support housing construction and energy efficiency upgrades in Hessen, Germany. The funding will enable investments totaling around €1 billion … Read the full press release