Category Archives: Education

Education Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

LEGO Group and Aardman Launch Stop Motion Challenge to Spark Young Builders’ Storytelling Skills

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Aardman Animations have partnered to launch a stop motion storytelling challenge for children via the LEGO Play app. The initiative features an Aardman-animated short introducing Boop, a clay alien who enters a LEGO world, … Read the full press release

TUM Student Teams Win Top Two Spots at EuroTeQaThon 2025 with Sustainability and Social Impact Innovations

(IN BRIEF) TUM student teams have taken first and second place at the EuroTeQaThon 2025 in Eindhoven for innovative projects addressing global and local challenges. First-place winners BioThermoBox designed a banana-fiber mobile cooler to help Ugandan farmers reduce crop spoilage, … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Joins National Effort to Map Sustainability Practices Across Scottish Education

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow, in partnership with the University of Stirling, the University of Edinburgh, and University College London, has launched a national survey to explore how sustainability and environmental topics are addressed in Scotland’s education system. Building … Read the full press release

University of Exeter study urges reversal of Rohingya aid cuts and restoration of citizenship rights

(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter research led by Professor Klejda Mulaj warns that the Rohingya face “social death” whether they return to Myanmar or remain in refugee camps, and calls for urgent reversal of aid cuts and collaboration with Bangladesh … Read the full press release

BBVA surpasses 1,000 data scientists and launches dual career paths to foster AI expertise and leadership

(IN BRIEF) BBVA now employs over 1,000 data scientists and has introduced a career model that enables them to grow professionally while continuing to focus on technical specialization. This new framework offers equal advancement opportunities through management roles or the … Read the full press release

New Isotope Fingerprinting Technique Flags Counterfeit Medicines by Factory Origin

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative study by the University of Copenhagen and Stanford University has revealed that pharmaceuticals possess unique isotopic signatures—based on stable isotopes of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen—that correspond to their manufacturing conditions. By profiling these δ²H, δ¹³C and … Read the full press release

International Maestro Bjorn Bantock Takes Helm of UEA Music Centre to Expand Performance and Education

(IN BRIEF) Bjorn Bantock, an internationally recognized conductor with more than 30 years’ experience, has been named Director of Music at the University of East Anglia. In this capacity, he will manage the Music Centre’s operations and spearhead efforts to … Read the full press release

Glasgow Chemists Harness Dual-Frequency Ultrasound to Mineralize BPA in Water

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow’s School of Chemistry have developed a novel, catalyst-free ultrasound method to destroy bisphenol A (BPA) in water. By applying two ultrasound frequencies simultaneously, their prototype generates cavitation bubbles that reach extreme temperature … Read the full press release

Elmos Semiconductor SE Launches 2025 Apprenticeship and Dual-Study Programs in Dortmund

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE welcomes eleven new apprentices and dual-study students to its Dortmund site in 2025, joining 31 individuals enrolled across technical and commercial training tracks. Technical pathways include IT, electronics, physics, and engineering degrees—both vocational and practice-integrated—while … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd Launches 61 New Apprenticeships to Shape Global Maritime and Logistics Talent

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has welcomed 61 new trainees into its maritime education programs, combining onshore and at-sea pathways to train future professionals in logistics, technology, and seafaring. Of these, 29 apprentices begin maritime roles on dedicated training ships—including the Chicago … Read the full press release

Empa Summer Camp Sparks STEM Excitement with Cold-Nitrogen Balloons and Robotics Tours

(IN BRIEF) Empa’s 2025 summer camp welcomed 24 young explorers to a series of STEM-focused workshops—most memorably the liquid-nitrogen balloon experiment—and creative sessions like the “Zukunfts(K)reise” sustainability book project led by Empa researchers and literacy expert Sandra Hirt. Adding real-world … Read the full press release

Commerzbank Welcomes 400 Trainees and Dual-Study Students in Germany on 1 August 2025

(IN BRIEF) On 1 August 2025, Commerzbank welcomes around 400 trainees and dual-study students across its German branches, meeting its recruitment goal for 2025. CHRO Sabine Mlnarsky highlighted the bank’s commitment to attracting and retaining young talent as essential for … Read the full press release

Global Review Finds Early Childhood Curricula Prioritize Cognition Over Cooperation and Equity

(IN BRIEF) An extensive review of over 90 early childhood education policy documents from 53 countries, the EU, and the OECD reveals a global bias toward cognitive skills—like language and problem‑solving—while systematically underemphasizing social (“citizenship”) skills and the influence of … Read the full press release

BioLabs|TUM: Munich’s New Biotech Launchpad Backed by TUM, BioLabs, and Lilly

(IN BRIEF) BioLabs | TUM is a new biotech incubator in Munich, created through a partnership between TUM Venture Labs, BioLabs, and Eli Lilly. Opening in early 2026 within an 1,800 m² refurbished building, the hub will host 15–20 early‑stage companies, providing fully equipped labs, … Read the full press release

Liverpool Hosts Record‑Breaking IAOO Congress to Advance Oral Cancer Research

(IN BRIEF) From 16–19 July, Liverpool hosted the IAOO’s 10th World Congress at ACC Liverpool, attracting over a thousand delegates from 55 countries. Organised by University of Liverpool experts and supported by Liverpool City Council, the congress focused on oral … Read the full press release

UEA and Majmaah University Launch Strategic Academic and Cultural Exchange

(IN BRIEF) UEA and Majmaah University have launched a formal collaboration to strengthen academic cooperation, student mobility, and research partnerships. The alliance began with a two‑week summer programme at UEA for Majmaah students and was solidified by a Memorandum of … Read the full press release

University of Exeter‑Led Panel Recommends Smartwatches and Sensors to Revolutionise Exercise Assessment in CF Care

(IN BRIEF) An international panel led by Professor Craig Williams (University of Exeter) has issued updated guidelines on assessing physical activity in cystic fibrosis patients, published in the European Respiratory Review. The 2025 position statement recommends prioritising wearable technology—trackers, smartwatches … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland and BISTU Launch China’s First Smart Manufacturing Undergraduate Course

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China and BISTU’s School of Management Science and Engineering teamed up to launch “Smart Manufacturing to Go,” China’s first undergraduate course featuring TÜV Rheinland’s professional training. The two‑day program—led by TÜV Rheinland specialists—covered smart manufacturing … Read the full press release

LIH and NCCK co-lead IHDSI with NAVER Cloud, Okestro and Cipherome to break health data silos and power AI-driven, privacy‑compliant research

(IN BRIEF) A Luxembourg–South Korea–USA consortium has launched the International Health Data Space Initiative (IHDSI) to create a federated, secure and privacy‑compliant platform for cross‑border health data integration, collaborative clinical research and translational innovation. Led by the Luxembourg Institute of … Read the full press release