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UCL research: Greenland natives have mutations in genes that control how the body uses fat and help them survive Arctic conditions

LONDON, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Greenland natives – the Inuit – have mutations in genes that control how the body uses fat which provides the clearest evidence to date that human populations are adapted to particular diets according to new … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool partners with computing innovation centre Hartree

LIVERPOOL, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Liverpool has launched a partnership with computing innovation centre, Hartree, to continue to build on research with Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC). The Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC), which is based in Daresbury, was established … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool scientists show how E.coli bacteria resist stomach acid so they can infect people more easily

LIVERPOOL, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the University of Liverpool have shown that a virus which turns E.coli bacteria toxic also enables them to resist stomach acid so they can infect people more easily. Although most types of E. … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki to launch adjustment measures in its operations; actively seeks new sources of funding

The upcoming Government cuts in university funding require the University of Helsinki to launch adjustment measures in its operations and actively seek new sources of funding. This adjustment cannot be implemented without reducing the number of staff. HELSINKI, 18-9-2015 — … Read the full press release

Professor Martha Clokie to deliver Frank May Prize Lecture on Monday 21 September at the University of Leicester

LEICESTER, 17-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Pioneering research into bacteriophage therapy as an alternative to antibiotics will be discussed at this year’s Frank May Prize Lecture on Monday 21 September from 5.30 – 6.30pm in the Frank and Katherine May Lecture Theatre, … Read the full press release

Universität Hamburg: Jahrestagung der Deutschen Mathematiker-Vereinigung vom 21. bis 25. September

Jahrestagung der Deutschen Mathematiker-Vereinigung vom 21. bis 25. September zu Gast an der Universität Hamburg HAMBURG, 17-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Universität Hamburg ist in diesem Jahr Gastgeberin der Jahrestagung der Deutschen Mathematiker-Vereinigung (DMV). Zu der Veranstaltung, die vom 21. … Read the full press release

krankheitserfahrungen.de: Neues Modul „Darmkrebs“ ist online

Die Internetplattform www.krankheitserfahrungen.de bietet Informationen für Patienten und Angehörige Freiburg, 15-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Internetplattform www.krankheitserfahrungen.de hat ein neues Modul: Es widmet sich dem Thema „Darmkrebs“, der zweithäufigsten Krebserkrankung in Deutschland. Eine Arbeitsgruppe am Institut für Psychologie der Universität Freiburg und … Read the full press release

University of Bristol students develop unique unmanned airborne system (UAS) to monitor live volcano in Latin America

Engineering students from the University of Bristol are developing a unique unmanned airborne system (UAS) that will be used to monitor the activity of a live volcano in Latin America. BRISTOL, 14-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of a Boeing-funded … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham School opens to form an exciting new addition to education in Birmingham this September

BIRMINGHAM, 10-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The very first pupils to be taught at the pioneering University of Birmingham School began classes today (Thursday) as term started for year seven and lower sixth formers. The School, the first 11-18 university training school in … Read the full press release

Umeå University dissertation: implications of terrorist attacks targeting trains are becoming increasingly extensive

The implications of terrorist attacks targeting trains are becoming increasingly extensive. The number of casualties has increased and there has been a fivefold in injuries since the 1970–80s. At the same time, more than half of the attacks are carried … Read the full press release

UGent-onderzoek: Belg is bezorgd over vervuiling zeeën maar voelt zich machteloos

GHENT, 9-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Belgische consumenten zijn bezorgd over de vervuiling van zeeën en oceanen, maar geloven nauwelijks in hun eigen mogelijkheden om er zelf iets aan te doen. Concrete tips kunnen daaraan verhelpen, zo blijkt uit UGent-onderzoek. Bewust maar machteloos … Read the full press release

ETH Zurich / University of Zurich: the fourth Scientifica recorded 25,000 visitors

ZURICH, 8-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The fourth edition of Scientifica was a resounding success: This weekend, 25,000 visitors had the chance to experience research at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich first-hand. True to its theme of light, the … Read the full press release

Experian, England Illegal Money Lending Team teamed up to tackle loan sharks issue in classrooms

LONDON, 8-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Primary school pupils up and down the country are set to learn about the dangers of illegal money lenders thanks to a new partnership between Experian and the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT). Unlicensed … Read the full press release

Delft University of Technology researchers: synthetic materials can change into active materials if they are supplied with fuel

Delft, Netherlands, 7-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A team of researchers at Delft University of Technology has shown that synthetic materials can change into active materials if they are supplied with fuel. The underlying process, the so-called self-assembly of molecules, is an … Read the full press release

TU Delft: Intel and QuTech finalised plans for a ten-year intensive collaboration

Delft, Netherlands, 7-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — American chip manufacturer Intel and QuTech, the quantum institute of TU Delft and TNO, have finalised plans for a ten-year intensive collaboration. Alongside financial support for QuTech totalling approximately $50 million, Intel will also contribute … Read the full press release

Prof. Verl, Executive VP Technology Marketing and Business Models for Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V. steps down

MUNICH, 2-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Prof. Verl, Executive Vice President Technology Marketing and Business Models for the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V., is stepping down for personal reasons and by mutual agreement, effective September 1, 2015. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft wishes to thank Prof. Verl … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers adapted a wastewater treatment concept they developed in the DEUS 21 project to support the supply of water, energy and fertilizer in Vietnam

To meet the requirements of Asian cities, researchers are adapting an idea they have already applied in Germany for comprehensive water management: They are developing a concept for reducing water use, treating wastewater and extracting fertilizer for a strip of … Read the full press release

42 young people will begin their apprenticeships at Voith in Heidenheim

Heidenheim, 1-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Forty-two young people will begin their apprenticeships at Voith in Heidenheim this Tuesday. Seven of them are students enrolled in a dual studies program based on the “Ulm model”. Voith offers its apprentices a vocational education according … Read the full press release

National Grid volunteers went back to school to give disused facilities a new lease of life

• National Grid volunteers restore disused area at High Halstow Primary School • Activities included painting, planting and removing and repairing fences • Event was latest in a long line of National Grid Community Action Days in the Medway area … Read the full press release

Henkel’s “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2015” goes to Dr. Leonardo Chiappisi for his outstanding research work at the Technical University of Berlin

Düsseldorf, 26-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel today presented its “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2015” to Dr. Leonardo Chiappisi for his outstanding research work at the Technical University of Berlin. The award also carries a prize of 3,000 euros. … Read the full press release