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Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing & Midwifery Earns Bronze Athena Swan Award for Gender Equality

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing & Midwifery has received the Bronze Athena Swan Award, recognizing its commitment to advancing gender equality and fostering inclusivity in education and healthcare. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of the School’s … Read the full press release

University of Dublin Prepares for Historic Seanad Election

(IN BRIEF) The University of Dublin is holding its final Seanad Éireann election to elect three Senators before merging with the National University of Ireland (NUI) constituency in 2026, where graduates will collectively elect six Senators. Ballots will be sent … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $126M Contract for Legislative Plaza Renovation in Nashville

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a $126 million contract from the Tennessee Department of General Services to renovate Legislative Plaza in Nashville. The project includes modernizing office spaces, upgrading the Motlow Tunnel, and improving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The … Read the full press release

Researchers Identify Key Mechanism in Muscle Energy Production, Unlocking Potential for New Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a vital cellular mechanism, involving the protein SLIRP, that supports energy production in muscle cells. Their study reveals that exercise can bypass genetic errors affecting this mechanism, restoring energy capacity … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Launches PFAS-Free Filtration Platform to Drive Sustainability in Air-Oil Separation Market

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched a PFAS-free filtration platform for air-oil separation applications, addressing the growing demand for sustainable and efficient industrial filtration solutions. Designed to replace traditional PFAS-based technologies, the new filtration media offers advanced water-repellent properties, maintaining filtration … Read the full press release

Samaritans Ireland Urges Policymakers to Prioritize Loneliness, Wellbeing of Moderators, and Responsible Language in Next Government Agenda

(IN BRIEF) Samaritans Ireland has outlined its #3Actions4Change campaign, urging the next Irish government to prioritize tackling loneliness, supporting content moderators, and promoting responsible language around self-harm and suicide. Key proposals include creating a national strategy on loneliness under An … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Granted Priority Review by FDA for Groundbreaking Perioperative Immunotherapy in Bladder Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been granted Priority Review by the FDA for the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), potentially becoming the first perioperative immunotherapy in this curative-intent setting. Supported by results from the NIAGARA Phase III trial, … Read the full press release

Holcim Announces Plans for Full Capital Market Separation of North American Business

(IN BRIEF) Holcim plans to fully separate its North American business through a 100% spin-off, listing it on the New York Stock Exchange and reporting under US GAAP, with an additional listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange for European investors. … Read the full press release

BBVA Receives Top Honors from The Banker, Highlighting Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been recognized as the best bank in Spain by The Banker for the second time, highlighting its achievements in innovation, digitization, and sustainability. The bank also earned global recognition for financial inclusion through the BBVA Microfinance … Read the full press release

NWO Drives Collaboration in Dutch Earth and Environmental Sciences with Launch of EES White Paper

(IN BRIEF) The NWO Round Table Earth and Environmental Sciences has launched the White Paper on Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) to strengthen collaboration and coherence within the Dutch EES research community. The document outlines key activities, networks, and integration … Read the full press release

Swiss Re Reports 2024 Insured Losses from Natural Catastrophes Exceeding USD 135 Billion

(IN BRIEF) Global insured losses from natural catastrophes in 2024 are projected to exceed USD 135 billion, marking the fifth consecutive year such losses have surpassed USD 100 billion, according to Swiss Re Institute. Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused nearly … Read the full press release

ORLEN Joins Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity to Support Paediatric Cancer Care

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has announced its participation in the 33rd Finale of Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) on January 26, 2025, to support paediatric oncology and haematology wards. The fundraiser aims to purchase advanced diagnostic equipment for 18 … Read the full press release

“AI Bubble” Named Stock Market Taboo Phrase of 2024 Amid Soaring Valuations and Investor Concerns

(IN BRIEF) The Austrian financial community has named “AI bubble” as the stock market taboo phrase of 2024, reflecting concerns over the rapid rise in valuations of companies linked to artificial intelligence (AI). While some warn that the high costs … Read the full press release

TenneT Leads Efforts to Address Grid Congestion in South Holland Amid Surging Electricity Demand

(IN BRIEF) TenneT, the high-voltage grid operator, announced that South Holland’s electricity grid has reached capacity for large consumers due to rising demand from heat pumps, EV charging stations, and industrial transitions to electricity. New applications for connections exceeding 3×80 … Read the full press release

Covestro Leads the Way in Recruitment with Salary Transparency

(IN BRIEF) Covestro is leading the way in salary transparency by disclosing salary ranges for all job advertisements in Germany, aligning early with the EU Pay Transparency Directive set to take effect in 2026. This initiative aims to foster trust, … Read the full press release

DNV Highlights Strategies to Reduce Compliance Costs Under FuelEU Maritime Regulations

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest white paper provides shipowners with strategies to navigate the FuelEU Maritime regulations taking effect in January 2025, which mandate strict GHG emission intensity limits for ships over 5,000 GT in the EU/EEA. The rules account for … Read the full press release

50Hertz Strengthens Grid Stability with STATCOM Technology for Renewable Energy Integration

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz is advancing Germany’s energy transition with the installation of STATCOM systems across its grid to enhance voltage and frequency stability amid increasing renewable energy integration. New systems from GE Vernova and Nidec Conversion will be deployed at … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler and Ariceum Therapeutics Forge Global Supply Agreement for Critical Medical Radionuclides

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler and Ariceum Therapeutics have signed a global supply agreement for critical medical radionuclides Actinium-225 (Ac-225) and Lutetium-177 (Lu-177). The radionuclides will be used in Ariceum’s lead radiopharmaceutical drug, satoreotide, targeting hard-to-treat cancers such as small … Read the full press release

KION Group Secures SBTi Validation for Ambitious Net-Zero Climate Goals

(IN BRIEF) KION GROUP AG’s climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), marking a critical milestone in its sustainability strategy. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, … Read the full press release

GEA’s Cutting-Edge Technology Powers POSCO Group’s Ambitions with New Lithium Hydroxide Plant in Argentina

(IN BRIEF) GEA’s advanced evaporation and crystallization technology is central to POSCO Group’s new $1 billion lithium hydroxide (LHM) plant in Güemes, Argentina, which was inaugurated in October 2024. The plant, capable of producing 25,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually—enough … Read the full press release