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Swisscom confirmed as Switzerland’s top mobile and fixed-line network with “outstanding” rating

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has set a new record in the connect mobile network test, scoring 983 points — the highest result ever achieved not only in Switzerland but also compared with Germany and Austria. The company has now secured first … Read the full press release

voestalpine invests in future talent with state-of-the-art training campus and apprentice residences in Austria

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has inaugurated the voestalpine BÖHLER CAMPUS in Kapfenberg, creating a combined training and living environment for the next generation of technical specialists. The new facility supports apprentices in 12 future-oriented disciplines and features modern digital training systems, … Read the full press release

EACVI 2025 strengthens multi-modality imaging expertise with advanced training, guideline updates and AI-driven insights

(IN BRIEF) The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging will host EACVI 2025 in Vienna from 11–13 December, bringing together echocardiography, CMR, CT and nuclear cardiology within a unified multi-modality congress. The event will highlight advances in individual imaging techniques as … Read the full press release

University of Twente Advances Neuromorphic Computing with Hardware-Based Learning Method Free of Backpropagation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente’s BRAINS Center for Brain-Inspired Computing has developed a groundbreaking hardware-based learning method that enables electronic materials to adapt without using backpropagation or digital optimisation software. Detailed in Nature Communications, the technique — homodyne gradient … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Highlights Global Awareness Effort with Orange the World 2025 Participation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen will participate in the United Nations’ Orange the World campaign by lighting its Academy Building orange on 25 November, drawing attention to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. With the … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Awarded $450 Million Contract to Deliver 44 Additional CV90MkIIIC Vehicles for Denmark’s Modernised Armoured Fleet

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a $450 million contract by Denmark’s defence procurement authority, DALO, to supply 44 additional CV90MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles, expanding the Royal Danish Army’s future fleet to 159 vehicles. The new order replaces Denmark’s … Read the full press release

EIF and ALTUM expand financing partnership to deliver €66 million in accessible study loans for Latvian students

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund and ALTUM have launched a new cooperation supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme to improve access to study loans for students in Latvia. The agreement will make up to €66 million available between 2026 … Read the full press release

University of Hamburg Maintains Top Sustainability Ranking in Germany and Strengthens Its Position Among the World’s Leading Institutions

(IN BRIEF) The University of Hamburg has once again been ranked the top institution in Germany in the latest QS Sustainability Ranking, retaining its position among the world’s top 50 despite significantly increased competition. With more than 1,500 universities assessed … Read the full press release

New Study Shows Europe Could Experience Over a Month of Additional Summer Days by 2100 as Arctic Warming Reshapes Atmospheric Patterns

(IN BRIEF) A major new study led by Royal Holloway, University of London — with contributions from the University of Southampton and several European institutions — shows that Europe could gain more than an extra month of summer days by … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Research Shows Southern Westerly Winds Drove Massive Peat Growth and Altered Global Carbon Cycling 15,000 Years Ago

(IN BRIEF) A global team led by the University of Southampton has discovered that ancient peat bogs across the Southern Hemisphere expanded rapidly around 15,000 years ago due to abrupt shifts in the Southern Westerly Winds, a finding published in … Read the full press release

BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab Form Strategic Partnership to Supply Next-Generation Fast-Jet Trainer for the RAF

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have formalized a Letter of Intent to jointly support the UK Royal Air Force’s fast-jet pilot training program, using the advanced T-7 aircraft as the foundation of a new high-performance aviation training system. … Read the full press release

Aalborg Researchers Uncover Strong Correlation Between Missed CGM Data and Poor Diabetes Control

(IN BRIEF) A major data-driven study from Aalborg University has found that missing periods of continuous glucose monitor use in people with diabetes are closely linked to poorer blood sugar control — and likely not random. Analyzing sensor data from … Read the full press release

DFKI and Mainz University Medical Center join forces to decode immune system aging through AI-powered research

(IN BRIEF) The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and Mainz University Medical Center have initiated the MARK project to understand and predict the biological aging of the immune system using artificial intelligence. Funded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of … Read the full press release

ETH Zurich pioneers new plant-based iron supplement with superior absorption and global health potential

(IN BRIEF) ETH Zurich scientists have developed a novel iron supplement using oat protein nanofibrils coated with iron nanoparticles, offering nearly twice the absorption rate of standard iron sulphate supplements. The plant-based formula is vegan-friendly, tasteless, and easy to incorporate … Read the full press release

Bristol researchers bring global expertise to COP30, championing inclusion and sustainability from the Amazon to the UK

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol’s multidisciplinary team will play a significant role at COP30 in Brazil, engaging in research presentations, negotiations, and side events to advance global climate, biodiversity, and equity discussions. Led by experts like Dr Filipe França, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool-led BMJ review confirms no clear link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD

(IN BRIEF) A major review led by the University of Liverpool and published in The BMJ finds no reliable evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children. Evaluating nine systematic reviews comprising 40 studies, researchers determined … Read the full press release

Heidelberg University begins construction of new interdisciplinary research facility for life-inspired molecular systems

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg University has started construction of its new €70 million Life-inspired Engineering Molecular Systems (LEMS) facility, a landmark interdisciplinary research building that will unite engineering, natural, and life sciences. Located on the Im Neuenheimer Feld campus, LEMS will … Read the full press release

Interactive map from University of Leeds exposes how deforestation accelerates local warming and endangers tropical communities

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Leeds have developed an interactive map revealing that tropical deforestation can raise local temperatures by up to 5°C, intensifying heat exposure and threatening human health in vulnerable regions. The tool, led by Dr … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange launches ‘Beteilig dich’ campaign to empower young Austrians to engage with investing and financial independence

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has launched ‘Beteilig dich’ (“Get involved”), a youth-focused campaign encouraging active engagement with investing and financial literacy. Featuring witty slogans inspired by pop culture, the initiative promotes relatable financial education and aims to empower … Read the full press release

DNV launches London Cruise Centre to enhance decarbonization, innovation, and local support for Europe’s cruise industry

(IN BRIEF) DNV has inaugurated its London Cruise Centre to provide enhanced, time-zone-aligned support for cruise operators, shipyards, and ports across Europe. The centre will focus on helping the cruise industry address growing complexity through decarbonization, digitalization, and regulatory compliance. … Read the full press release