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University of Liverpool Advances Childbirth Innovation with BirthGlide Clinical Feasibility Study

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is leading a new clinical study to test BirthGlide®, an innovative device designed to reduce trauma and complications during the second stage of labour. Backed by £1.5 million in funding from the National Institute … Read the full press release

University of Exeter and Cystel launch executive programme on governance and risk in the quantum economy

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has partnered with Cystel Limited to launch a new executive education programme focused on strategic foresight, governance, and risk management in the emerging quantum economy. Set to begin in the new year, the programme … Read the full press release

Tegeta Motors Secures EBRD Financing to Strengthen Automotive Infrastructure and Training in Georgia

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a €25 million loan to Tegeta Motors to support the expansion of its new service centre near the GEZI customs zone in Tbilisi, enhancing capacity along a key transport corridor in Georgia. The project, … Read the full press release

Empa Researchers Strengthen Satellite Insulation with Ultra Thin Interlayer Technology

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have strengthened ultra-light, flexible composite materials used in satellite insulation by introducing an artificial ultra-thin interlayer between metal and polymer films. The five-nanometre layer significantly improves elasticity and resistance to cracking under extreme thermal and mechanical … Read the full press release

Dutch Research Council Invites Consortia to Develop Advanced Nuclear Reactors and Fuels

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has launched a new €6.1 million funding call to support research into innovative nuclear reactors and advanced nuclear fuels, as part of the Netherlands’ broader strategy to strengthen nuclear energy as a low-carbon … Read the full press release

UK Researchers Develop Blood Test Capable of Detecting a Single Lung Cancer Cell

(IN BRIEF) UK researchers have developed a pioneering blood test using Fourier Transform Infrared microspectroscopy that can detect a single lung cancer cell circulating in the bloodstream. The technique analyses the unique chemical fingerprint of cancer cells, offering a simpler, … Read the full press release

Umeå University Secures Major Wallenberg Funding for Social and Humanistic Forestry Research

(IN BRIEF) Six researchers at Umeå University have been awarded SEK 38 million in funding from the Wallenberg foundations for humanities and social science research connected to forestry, representing almost half of the projects approved nationally. The funding highlights the … Read the full press release

AI-Enhanced FFR-CT Shown to Predict Heart Attacks and Death in Patients With Suspected Coronary Disease

(IN BRIEF) A nationwide retrospective study presented at EACVI 2025 found that AI-derived fractional flow reserve from coronary CT (FFR-CT) is a strong independent predictor of future cardiovascular events in patients undergoing evaluation for suspected stable coronary artery disease. Using … Read the full press release

EACVI 2025 Study Finds Severe Valve Disease Raises Mortality Risk in Cancer Patients but Treatment Markedly Improves Outcomes

(IN BRIEF) A major observational study presented at EACVI 2025 found that valvular heart disease is common in patients with prior cancer diagnoses, with 7.2% showing severe disease on echocardiography. Conditions such as tricuspid and mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis … Read the full press release

Finnish Team Develops New Remote-Sensing Method to Track Keystone Forest Species at Scale

(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland have developed AI-enhanced methods to identify aspens and standing dead trees using open aerial imagery, offering a fast and low-cost approach for biodiversity monitoring. Aspens host … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Enable High-Precision Biosensing for Medical Wearables and Agricultural Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Technical University of Munich researchers have found a way to boost oxidase biosensor accuracy from about 50% to 99% by using an alcohol oxidase oxygen scavenger that prevents signal loss, eliminating the need for calibration. The advancement enhances … Read the full press release

Warwick Medical School Launches Community First Responder Scheme to Support Emergency Care Across Coventry and Warwickshire

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Medical School has launched its Community First Responder scheme, enabling trained medical student volunteers to respond to 999 emergencies across Coventry and Warwickshire under the supervision of West Midlands Ambulance Service. Students operate a purpose-equipped CFR van … Read the full press release

Allianz Climate Risk Award names Cardiff researcher as 2025 winner as programme expands to trade-related climate studies

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Re celebrated the ninth Allianz Climate Risk Award on December 2, 2025, recognising outstanding academic research addressing climate-related risks. The 2025 winner, Diego Altafini of Cardiff University, was honoured for research advancing flood-impact analysis for climate adaptation. … Read the full press release

€6.25m investment drives next-generation apprenticeship learning as Vodafone and ATU roll out XR and edge-enabled training infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Ireland and Atlantic Technological University have secured €4.6 million from the CEF Digital Fund, with additional investment bringing the total initiative value to €6.25 million. The funding will support the creation of XR learning labs powered by … Read the full press release

UKRI celebrates 2025 Knowledge Exchange Award winners advancing research-industry innovation across the UK

(IN BRIEF) UK Research and Innovation has announced the winners of the Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025, celebrating research-driven partnerships delivering benefits across the UK economy, public health, climate and innovation sectors. Projects recognised range from hydrogen economy development and large-scale … Read the full press release

Loughborough strengthens sport partnership with SIS Pitches, expanding work on sustainability, research and performance

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has renewed its three-year partnership with SIS Pitches, continuing the collaboration around elite sports surfaces, performance environments and joint innovation. SIS Pitches remains official stadium pitch partner of Loughborough Sport and sponsor of both the men’s … Read the full press release

Empa researcher Robert Zboray appointed titular professor by University of Bern in X-ray imaging and biomedical engineering

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Robert Zboray has been appointed titular professor at the University of Bern, effective December 1, 2025. Zboray lectures in biomedical engineering and advanced X-ray imaging and leads a research group at Empa’s Center for X-ray Analysis. … Read the full press release

Munich Fire Science Partnership Unites TUM Research With Operational Practice for Future-Ready Fire Safety

(IN BRIEF) TUM and the Munich Fire Department have entered a long-term research partnership to advance sustainable and data-driven fire protection strategies. The Munich Fire Science Partnership will address key issues including lithium-ion battery fires, modern building material safety, and … Read the full press release

Warwick Arts Centre Welcomes New Volunteer Cohort After Strong Public Response

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Arts Centre has welcomed a new group of volunteers this season after receiving over one hundred applications, reflecting the strong appeal of its volunteering programme. Volunteers help run performances, films and exhibitions, contributing to audience experience by … Read the full press release

Research Alliance Between University of Groningen and ASML Strengthens Dutch Semiconductor Innovation Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen and ASML have signed a framework agreement to expand research collaboration in semiconductor-related technologies, including advanced materials, flow processes, coatings and next-generation chip manufacturing techniques. The framework enables faster launch of joint research projects … Read the full press release