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Empa Secures Werner Siemens Foundation Funding to Develop SonoGuard Postoperative Monitoring Technology

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Inge Herrmann has secured 8 million Swiss francs in funding from the Werner Siemens Foundation to develop SonoGuard, a novel system designed to detect and treat complications after surgery. The five-year project aims to create an … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Study Reveals How Social Media Algorithms Shape Experiences of People with Eating Disorders

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University researchers, together with partners from the University of Bristol and the University of Melbourne, have found that social media algorithms on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram often direct people with eating disorders toward harmful diet … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Recognised for Sustainability Leadership and Sports Research Podcast at Industry Awards

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Sports Industry Awards, recognising achievements in environmental sustainability and sports communication. The Environmental Sustainability nomination highlights climate-focused initiatives across the University’s sports facilities, including the decarbonisation of … Read the full press release

Empa Study Highlights Need for Early Industry Collaboration to Commercialize Next Generation Solar Cell Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers and industry experts have analyzed the challenges involved in commercializing emerging solar cell technologies and concluded that earlier collaboration between research institutions and industry is essential for success. The study examined CIGS and perovskite thin-film solar … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Supports Reopening of Modernised Bilochka Kindergarten in Verkhnia Bilka Under Ukraine Early Recovery Programme

(IN BRIEF) The Bilochka kindergarten in Verkhnia Bilka village in Lviv oblast has reopened after a €490 000 renovation funded through the European Investment Bank’s Ukraine Early Recovery Programme, restoring early childhood education services for local families during wartime. The … Read the full press release

New AI Driven Platform From Bristol Graduates Seeks to Build Long Term Financial Habits Through Behavioural Design

(IN BRIEF) Four University of Bristol graduates have obtained £40,000 in funding to launch Vero Financial, an AI-powered app designed to help young people develop healthier financial habits through gamified challenges, real-time guidance, and rewards. Originating as a student project, … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Sabine Hauert Awarded Honorary OBE for Pioneering Work in Swarm Robotics and AI Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Professor Sabine Hauert has received an honorary OBE for her services to robotics, recognizing more than 20 years of research into swarm engineering and collaborative robotic systems. Her work spans applications from medical nanorobotics to drone swarms for … Read the full press release

Denmark Invests in ODAQS Initiative to Simplify Quantum Programming and Bring Technology Closer to Healthcare Applications

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University has joined forces with Aarhus University and quantum technology company Kvantify in the ODAQS project, a DKK 17.4 million initiative funded by Innovation Fund Denmark to make quantum computing more practical for pharmaceutical research. The project … Read the full press release

EAPCI Summit Research Explores Why Expanding Access to Primary PCI Has Not Uniformly Lowered Death Rates

(IN BRIEF) Data presented at EAPCI Summit 2026 analysing 21 European countries found no significant link between higher national rates of primary PCI procedures and reduced mortality following myocardial infarction, suggesting that access alone does not determine outcomes. The research … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports Strengthens Community Investment by Becoming Founder Patron of Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has joined Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby as a Founder Patron, contributing to the charity’s long-term sustainability and enabling it to provide modern facilities, youth programmes, and professional support services to young people across North … Read the full press release

Empa Introduces Shape Memory Steel Solution to Modernize Bridge Rehabilitation and Extend Infrastructure Lifespans

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a novel bridge retrofitting system that integrates ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete with iron-based shape memory alloy reinforcement to strengthen aging concrete bridges. When activated by heat, the smart steel generates internal prestressing forces that close … Read the full press release

The University of Exeter Celebrates Athena Swan Silver Award for Advancing Gender Equality in Mathematics and Statistics

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics has received the Athena Swan Silver Award in recognition of its meaningful progress in promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive culture. The distinction builds on the department’s earlier … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin Introduces Comprehensive Nicotine Free Initiative to Promote Wellbeing and Cleaner Campus Environment

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin will implement a tobacco and vape-free campus policy from March 2026, extending its existing tobacco-free rules to include e-cigarettes. The decision, aligned with the university’s sustainability and health strategy, responds to rising vaping use and … Read the full press release

Experian Launches Manchester Student Finance Initiative to Address Rising Living Costs Through Education and Real World Engagement

(IN BRIEF) Experian has introduced a Manchester-based financial education campaign combining a city-wide interactive challenge with a peer-led ambassador programme to help students navigate rising living costs. The initiative is informed by spending data showing reduced discretionary spending as rent … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Professor Mahroo Eftekhari Awarded ASHRAE Fellowship and Elected Vice President of Global Engineering Society

(IN BRIEF) Professor Mahroo Eftekhari of Loughborough University has been awarded an ASHRAE Fellowship, recognising her significant contributions to building services engineering and sustainable built environment research. Announced at the ASHRAE Winter Conference, where she was also elected Vice President, … Read the full press release

Roche Appoints Mark Dawson to Lead Pharma Research and Early Development and Strengthen Innovation Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Roche has appointed physician-scientist Mark Dawson as Head of Pharma Research and Early Development, effective 1 May 2026, with the role based in Basel and including membership on the Enlarged Corporate Executive Committee. Dawson brings extensive expertise in … Read the full press release

AI Driven Discovery Venture from University of Liverpool Targets Breakthroughs in Electronics and Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool spin-out Apoello has secured £470,000 in pre-seed investment to commercialise an AI-enabled platform designed to transform how new materials are discovered. Backed by SFC Capital, the British Business Bank and the University itself, the company … Read the full press release

Lindner Group Supports Heritage Led Transformation of Historic Jesuit Refectory into Modern University Facility in Graz

(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group has supported the heritage-sensitive refurbishment of the Jesuit Refectory in Graz, converting the 17th-century monastery building into a modern academic facility for the University of Graz’s Institute of Movement Sciences, Sport and Health. The project … Read the full press release

Alstom Strengthens Community Investment in South Africa Through Education Focused Support for Learners in Nigel and Duduza

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has demonstrated its continued investment in education and community development by donating 818 school uniforms to three primary schools in Nigel and Duduza, South Africa. The initiative aims to ease the financial strain on families, promote equality … Read the full press release

EDF Expands National Apprenticeship Programme to Support Clean Energy Skills Across Nuclear and Renewables

(IN BRIEF) EDF Energy is continuing to invest heavily in apprenticeships and early careers programmes to help build the skilled workforce needed for Britain’s clean energy transition. Hinkley Point C has trained over 1,700 apprentices and supported nearly 1,000 people … Read the full press release