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Frankfurt Selects Former Bundesbank Headquarters as Future Site of European School Frankfurt

(IN BRIEF) The European Central Bank has welcomed the City of Frankfurt’s decision to select the former Deutsche Bundesbank headquarters site as the future location of the European School Frankfurt. The decision represents a major step toward resolving long-standing uncertainty … Read the full press release

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

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

University of Groningen and UMCG appoint Anne Been to explore creation of joint valorization organization to strengthen research-driven innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen and the University Medical Center Groningen have appointed Anne Been as quartermaster to explore the establishment of a joint valorization organization designed to strengthen the translation of academic research into societal and economic impact. … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Scholierenacademie helps bring scientific research into classrooms across the Northern Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Scholierenacademie programme is helping introduce research skills and scientific thinking to pupils in primary and secondary schools across the Northern Netherlands. Through collaborations between researchers, students, and teachers, the initiative translates academic research into … Read the full press release

Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick joins Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship recognising leadership in migration and humanitarian research

(IN BRIEF) Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, a prestigious honour recognising significant contributions to research and public understanding within the social sciences. Professor Squire, a … Read the full press release

International research team demonstrates new method to stabilize exotic quantum states using controlled random pulses in superconducting quantum processors

(IN BRIEF) An international team of researchers has demonstrated a new method for stabilizing exotic quantum states by reducing the heating that typically occurs when quantum systems are periodically driven. Using a superconducting quantum processor with 78 qubits, the scientists … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow researchers develop smart pillow prototype designed to reduce bedtime smartphone screen use and support better sleep routines

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a prototype smart pillow designed to help reduce the negative effects of bedtime smartphone use by allowing users to access digital audio content without looking at screens. The device integrates … Read the full press release

ACS University Leadership Program Brings Together Senior Executives from HOCHTIEF, Turner, CIMIC and Dragados for Strategic Innovation Projects

(IN BRIEF) ACS Group has concluded its ACS University Executive Leadership Program with a final event in Madrid attended by 34 senior leaders from across the Group’s global companies, including HOCHTIEF, Turner, CIMIC, Dragados and FlatironDragados. The year-long programme combines … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Development of Green-Certified, Earthquake-Resilient Student Dormitory at Özyeğin University in Istanbul

(IN BRIEF) EBRD is providing a US$ 20 million loan to Özyeğin University to finance the construction of a green-certified, earthquake-resilient student dormitory on the university’s Çekmeköy campus in Istanbul. The project aims to address the city’s growing shortage of … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Launches Online Support Resources for Families Navigating Mental Health Detention Laws

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has launched new online resources designed to support families acting as “Nearest Relatives” for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. Developed over nearly a decade with funding from UK Research and Innovation, the … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Introduces Donation Based Weekday Entry to Botanic Garden During 150th Anniversary Year

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will introduce donation-based weekday entry to its Botanic Garden throughout 2026, removing the fixed admission fee as part of celebrations marking the university’s 150th anniversary. The initiative builds on the garden’s existing DAISY DAY … Read the full press release

TUM Strengthens Robotics Startup Ecosystem as Bavaria Extends Funding for robo.innovate Programme

(IN BRIEF) Technical University of Munich is continuing to expand its robotics startup ecosystem as the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs extends funding for the robo.innovate incubator with €3.5 million for the next three and a half years while NEURA … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Led Consortium Receives Funding to Investigate Deadly Noma Disease Affecting Children

(IN BRIEF) A research consortium led by the University of Liverpool has received funding from Hilfsaktion Noma e.V. to investigate noma, a severe gangrenous disease that affects the mouth and face and primarily impacts malnourished children in regions of extreme … Read the full press release

Academy of Medical Sciences Brings Together NHS Academia and Industry to Map Future Medical Science Careers

(IN BRIEF) The Academy of Medical Sciences has launched a UK Medical Science Careers Taskforce to address growing challenges affecting the country’s medical research workforce. Co-chaired by Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed of the University of Liverpool and Dr Tony Wood … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports Launches National Virtual Work Experience Programme to Broaden Access to Maritime Careers

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has launched a virtual work experience programme during National Careers Week to help students explore how UK ports function and learn about career opportunities in maritime logistics and renewable energy. Created with Talent XP, the … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Develops AI Supported Virtual Learning Environment to Enhance Bundeswehr Training and Teaching Quality

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have studied how artificial intelligence can be integrated into the Bundeswehr’s planned virtual learning environment to improve training and teaching quality. The project evaluated several AI functions, including a secure chatbot, a competence assessment tool called … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Study Links Poor Childhood Oral Health to Higher Risk of Heart Disease in Adulthood

(IN BRIEF) University of Copenhagen researchers have found that poor dental health during childhood is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes later in life. The study, based on data from more than 568,000 individuals … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and International Partners Launch Largest Ever Pet Tumour Registry to Advance Cancer Research

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Liverpool and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have created the world’s largest open-source tumour registry for dogs and cats, containing more than one million diagnostic records. The project integrates veterinary … Read the full press release

Institute of Cancer Research Scientists Create Next-Generation Aurora A PROTAC Tool for Targeted Protein Degradation Research

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London have created a next-generation PROTAC degrader that successfully eliminates the cancer-related protein Aurora A while overcoming the hook effect that has limited earlier degraders. The new molecule, CCT400028, demonstrates improved … Read the full press release