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SGL Carbon Expands Safety Awareness Through Global Workshops on Hazardous Materials and Emergency Readiness

(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon hosted its 4th Global Safety Day across all sites, emphasizing the safe handling of hazardous substances through workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations. This year’s event highlighted essential safety topics such as labeling, storage, PPE usage, and … Read the full press release

Abertis Foundation and UNICEF Strengthen STEM Education for Girls in Mexico to Bridge Gender Gaps in Science and Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Abertis Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF, is driving a nationwide effort in Mexico to close the gender gap in STEM education. Over 6,000 children and adolescents in more than 300 schools have benefited from the programme, which … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Online Lichen Sclerosus Guide Wins National Award for Empowering Patients and Improving Communication

(IN BRIEF) The Lichen Sclerosus Guide, co-produced by the University of Bristol, University of Nottingham, and NHS partners, has won the 2025 Picker Experience Network Award for excellence in patient communication. The online guide provides vital information and support for … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Researchers Develop Promising Gene Therapy to Protect Type 1 Diabetes Patients from Kidney Disease

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a promising new gene therapy that could help prevent diabetic kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver the VEGF-C protein directly … Read the full press release

MAHLE Hosts RWTH Aachen University’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to Showcase Next-Generation Zero-Emission Mobility

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE hosted RWTH Aachen University’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck at its Stuttgart headquarters during the vehicle’s Germany-wide tour under the “SeLv” project funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport. The visit strengthened collaboration between the university’s PEM department … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki and Aalto University Collaborate for Finland’s COP30 Delegation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki will join Finland’s pavilion at COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. In collaboration with Aalto University, the university will present a multidisciplinary group of professors … Read the full press release

Prof. Chiara Manfletti Brings International Expertise to Her New Role as Technical University of Munich Senate Chair

(IN BRIEF) Prof. Chiara Manfletti has been elected Chair of the Senate at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), following her first election to the Senate earlier this year. She brings vast international experience from academia, the European Space Agency, … Read the full press release

Institute of Cancer Research reveals dual treatment breakthrough for pancreatic cancer using ultrasound and viral therapy

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has identified a promising new combination therapy for pancreatic cancer that could transform future treatment. The dual approach — combining boiling histotripsy and oncolytic reovirus … Read the full press release

Institute of Cancer Research renews Athena Swan Silver Award for leadership in gender equality and inclusion

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research has renewed its Athena Swan Silver Award for 2025–2029, recognising continued progress in promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive workplace. The award highlights key achievements such as improved recruitment and flexible working … Read the full press release

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 face à la pénurie mondiale de talents, à l’essor de l’IA et aux enjeux de souveraineté industrielle

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 au cœur de la pénurie mondiale de talents et de l’essor de l’IA La Chine mise sur la formation technique pour renforcer sa souveraineté industrielle L’événement marque une convergence entre éducation, innovation et politiques publiques L’Europe prépare … Read the full press release

Shanghai lance le compte à rebours d’un an pour WorldSkills 2026, avec un œil également tourné vers les compétitions à venir

WorldSkills 2026 se tiendra à Shanghai du 22 au 27 septembre 64 épreuves prévues, dont de nouvelles disciplines innovantes Inscriptions dès le 13 novembre et bénévoles déjà recrutés Xiao Zhan ambassadeur promotionnel, campagne virale ICBC, SAIC Motor, Banque des Communications … Read the full press release

Plus qu’un an ! Les préparatifs pour la 48ème édition des WorldSkills

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le 22 septembre, Shanghai a lancé le compte à rebours d’un an avant la 48e édition du concours WorldSkills, qui se tiendra du 22 au 27 septembre 2026. Un comité d’organisation et un bureau exécutif ont été … Read the full press release

New Centre for Human Drug Research clinical research facility in Enschede strengthens collaboration with Medisch Spectrum Twente and University of Twente

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, and the Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR) will open a new clinical research unit at MST on 10 October 2025. This expansion represents CHDR’s first facility outside Leiden and underscores … Read the full press release

University of Twente inaugurates FieldLab as a living laboratory for climate, urban, and agricultural challenges

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente has opened its new FieldLab, a semi-controlled outdoor research and training facility that allows students, researchers, and societal partners to test solutions for climate change, urban resilience, and food security. Designed with sustainability and … Read the full press release

Collaboration between ICR and NEOsphere set to transform cancer research with next-generation molecular glue technologies

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research and NEOsphere Biotechnologies have announced a new collaboration to accelerate the discovery of molecular glue degrader drugs, an innovative approach in targeted cancer therapy. The partnership will integrate ICR’s proprietary molecular glue library … Read the full press release

CVC acquires 20 percent minority stake in International Schools Partnership alongside Partners Group and OMERS

(IN BRIEF) CVC Strategic Opportunities will acquire a 20% minority stake in International Schools Partnership (ISP), joining majority shareholder Partners Group and minority investor OMERS. Since its founding in 2013, ISP has grown into one of the largest K-12 education … Read the full press release

TU Delft strengthens collaboration with Haskoning and Delft University Fund to advance water and climate resilience research

(IN BRIEF) TU Delft, Haskoning, and the Delft University Fund have signed a new framework agreement to accelerate research on water technology and climate-resilient delta regions, supported by the Haskoning Innovation & Education Fund. The initiative will launch its first … Read the full press release

Study finds Greenland Ice Sheet, AMOC, Amazon rainforest, and South American monsoon nearing tipping points

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in Nature Geoscience warns that four major components of the Earth’s climate system—the Greenland Ice Sheet, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the Amazon rainforest, and the South American monsoon—are showing signs of destabilization. … Read the full press release

New Liverpool-led biosensors with AI offer low-cost solution for Alzheimer’s diagnosis worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed two new handheld blood test devices that could make Alzheimer’s disease testing faster, cheaper, and more widely accessible. By combining polymer-based biosensors with AI, the devices can detect the Alzheimer’s … Read the full press release

GEA strengthens beverage education and research at Geisenheim University with advanced pilot-scale technology

(IN BRIEF) GEA has supplied Geisenheim University’s new Beverage Technology Center (GTZ) with a fully integrated pilot-scale processing plant designed for both education and applied research in beverage technology. The setup includes a flash pasteurizer, CIP/SIP system, carbonator, separator, and … Read the full press release