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University of Dundee commissioned human genome artwork on display at the UK home of the Human Genome Project

DUNDEE, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A unique artwork commissioned by the University of Dundee that explores the human genome has gone on display at the UK home of the Human Genome Project for the first time. Stutterer, created by renowned visual … Read the full press release

Cancer Research UK awarded £1.35million to Dr Constance Alabert for cancer research in University of Dundee

DUNDEE, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A talented international scientist has been awarded £1.35million from Cancer Research UK to bring her ground breaking research into how tumours develop to the University of Dundee. Dr Constance Alabert is one of only three researchers … Read the full press release

University of Zurich researchers studied the effects of acute sleep deprivation in children for the first time

A team of researchers from the University of Zurich has studied the effects of acute sleep deprivation in children for the first time. They discovered that the brain in five to 12-year-olds responds differently to sleep deprivation compared to adults: … Read the full press release

Ghent University scientists developed an app for indoor navigation in public buildings

GENT, Belgium, 06-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists of Ghent University have developed SoleWay, an application for indoor navigation in public buildings. They call on everyone to add as much routes as possible. In that way, SoleWay can become the wiki of … Read the full press release

Skanska to build new hospital building at the Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge, Sweden

HUDDINGE, Sweden, 05-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has signed a contract with Locum for a new hospital building at the Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge, Sweden. The contract is worth SEK 1.2 billion, which will be included in order bookings for … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews Dr Kathryn Rudy discovered 15th century book owners were early “upcyclers”

FIFE, Scotland, 05-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Upcycling may be viewed as a new “green” trend, but an Art Historian at the University of St Andrews has discovered 15th century book owners were way ahead of their time. In a new book … Read the full press release

Study: BAME patients underrepresented or excluded in clinical trials for diabetes treatments

NOTTINGHAM, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Failure to assess people’s language skills when recruiting patients to clinical trials for diabetes treatments may be leading to black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) patients being underrepresented or excluded, says a new study. BAME patients … Read the full press release

Black History Month: The University of Nottingham to host events highlighting Black and Minority Ethnic culture, history and people this October

NOTTINGHAM, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Nottingham is celebrating Black History Month with music, public lectures, open discussion and much more. Throughout October, the University will run a diverse range of events focussing on Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) … Read the full press release

UCPH professors Morten Broberg and Tobias Holck Colding awarded the Carlsberg Foundation’s Research Prize 2016

UCPH professors in mathematics and in International Development Law received the Carlsberg Foundation’s Research Prize 2016 COPENHAGEN, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On Sunday, September 25 HRH Crown Princess Mary and the Minister for Higher Education Ulla Tørnæs presented the Carlsberg Foundation’s … Read the full press release

International Space Station (ISS): drone successfully learned by itself to see distances using only one eye

Delft, The Netherlands, 03-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — During an experiment performed on board of the International Space Station (ISS) a small drone successfully learned by itself to see distances using only one eye. Researchers presented the preliminary results of this experiment at … Read the full press release

Three TU Delft disciplines listed in the Times Higher Education subject rankings

Delft, The Netherlands, 03-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Three TU Delft disciplines are in the THE subject rankings, the Times Higher Education rankings which list the 100 best universities for certain disciplines. TU Delft currently occupies 20th place in the Engineering & Technology … Read the full press release

Amey welcomed 258 graduates and 259 apprentices to its Graduate Development Programme and apprenticeship programme

OXFORD, 30-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — There are currently 258 graduates and 259 apprentices with leading public and regulated services provider Amey, following the latest intake who joined at the start of September. Gaining key industry experience while receiving support from senior … Read the full press release

Thales and Indian Institute of Technology to create jointly supervised IIT Delhi-CNRS PhD fellowship programme

New Delhi, 30-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a jointly supervised IIT Delhi-CNRS PhD fellowship programme. The MoU was signed in the presence of His … Read the full press release

Neste and spoken word artist Prince Ea unveiled new film that focuses on the future of learning

HELSINKI, 29-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste and the spoken word artist Prince Ea have unveiled the latest collaboration in their forward-looking Pre-order the Future project, this time with a film that focuses on the future of learning. The new film aims … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca/ Karolinska Institutet research points to novel targets for next generation medicines for type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders

STOCKHOLM, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — New understanding of how hormone-producing cells in the pancreas decode their genetic instructions is pointing to novel targets for next generation medicines for type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders. A large scale analysis of … Read the full press release

Dr John Ingram of University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute awarded GFS and Food System Resilience programme coordination award

GFS and the ‘Food System Resilience’ programme partners are pleased to announce that Dr John Ingram and his team at the Environmental Change Institute in the University of Oxford have been awarded the programme coordination award. Swindon, UK, 27-Sep-2016 — … Read the full press release

DONG Energy, Danish Transport & Logistics Association, East Jutland Road Hauliers’ Association launch road safety campaign aimed at young road users

At DONG Energy, we are continuously striving to improve safety in and around our company. At the Studstrup Power Station, this has been translated into road safety courses for young road users. The road safety courses are held in collaboration … Read the full press release

TomTom supports Technical University Delft-based team in the Sasol Solar Challenge

AMSTERDAM, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced support of the Technical University Delft-based team in the Sasol Solar Challenge. TomTom will be providing the 8 students with its flagship products to help them propel this year’s car, Nuna8s, towards … Read the full press release

New programme launched to raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes in ethnic minority communities in Leicestershire

Leicestershire, UK, 20-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new drive to raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes in ethnic minority communities in Leicestershire has been launched. A six-month programme of activities, including dancing sessions and healthy eating workshops, has started in a … Read the full press release

Loughborough University unveils plans for sport-specific accommodation for elite athletes on campus

Leicestershire, UK, 20-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University has revealed plans for potential new accommodation on campus. Around £40 million would be invested in the project, creating sport-specific accommodation to secure Loughborough’s place as a training centre for elite athletes. It … Read the full press release