Category Archives: Education

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University of Glasgow Leads One of the World’s Largest Genetic Trials to Improve NHS Prescribing Practices

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow is leading the PHOENIX Study, a landmark clinical trial investigating how genetic testing can personalise prescribing across NHS Scotland. Over 4,000 patients will be recruited across Greater Glasgow and Clyde to explore how DNA … Read the full press release

Updated Memorandum of Understanding Unites Exeter’s Leading University and College in Community and Academic Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) On June 3, the University of Exeter and Exeter College formalised an updated Memorandum of Understanding that deepens a partnership spanning around twenty years. Signed at the University’s Streatham Campus, the MoU reinforces both institutions’ commitment to co-leading … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Launches Wild & Willful Programme to Offer Early Support for Energetic Children

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Science for Society series spotlights Wild & Willful (Druk & Dwars), a low-threshold programme developed by Associate Professor Laura Batstra to support energetic and headstrong children without immediate medical labeling. In partnership with the … Read the full press release

New TÜV Rheinland–PECB Alliance Brings World-Class Cybersecurity and Data Governance Courses to Professionals

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Academy has forged a partnership with PECB to deliver comprehensive digital trust training throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The joint program will cover key areas such as cybersecurity, data protection, risk and compliance management, and … Read the full press release

Pearson Expands Career-Readiness Solutions with eDynamic Learning Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Pearson has agreed to purchase eDynamic Learning, a leading provider of digital CTE curricula, to expand its Early Careers portfolio. eDynamic Learning serves 885,000 K–12 students across 9,000+ institutions and offers 325 courses in over 40 career pathways … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €235 Million to Modernize Uusimaa Hospitals and Build Sustainable Schools in Vantaa

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is extending €235 million in loans to enhance public services in Finland’s Uusimaa region: €135 million for upgrading three major hospitals under Helsinki University Hospital’s broader €300 million program, and €100 million for building and refurbishing … Read the full press release

Five-Year Grant Secures After-School and Holiday Care at Heriot Country Kids

(IN BRIEF) Heriot Country Kids has been awarded a five-year grant from the Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund to fund a Lead Practitioner, securing its wraparound childcare provision. The club supports 18 families monthly—benefiting around 100 individuals annually—and is celebrated … Read the full press release

SAMS Unites Industry, Regulators, and Researchers for Intensive Salmon Aquaculture Week

(IN BRIEF) During the first week of June, SAMS in Oban hosted a concentrated programme of events for the salmon aquaculture sector, including a sea lice detection workshop under the BBSRC-funded E(tive)lice project, a visit from Norway’s Seafood Research Fund, … Read the full press release

UK Government Selects University of Southampton to Deliver Fully Funded Spärck AI Master’s Programme with Industry Placements

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton has been selected by the UK government to lead the Spärck AI scholarship programme, which fully funds master’s degrees in artificial intelligence and bears the name of computing pioneer Karen Spärck Jones. As one … Read the full press release

TUM and TUM University Hospital Secure $1.5 Million Google.org Grant to Build AIdvice Cancer Chatbot

(IN BRIEF) TUM and TUM University Hospital have been awarded $1.5 million by Google.org to create AIdvice, an AI-powered chatbot that provides cancer patients and medical professionals with reliable, personalized information. Built around a bespoke guidelines database, AIdvice will use … Read the full press release

University of York Teams Up in £85 Billion AI Growth Zone Bid with Carbon-Negative Data Centre at Drax

(IN BRIEF) The University of York is a principal partner in the Yorkshire and North Yorkshire bid to become one of the UK’s inaugural AI Growth Zones, which promise significant government funding for AI-ready data centres and power infrastructure. Drawing … Read the full press release

SAMS Highlights Value of Long-Term Marine Observations in New POGO Statement at UN Ocean Conference

(IN BRIEF) SAMS is supporting a new declaration by the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, warning that current global ocean monitoring systems are insufficient to meet pressing environmental and climate … Read the full press release

Bridging the Gap: How Academia and Industry Can Collaborate for a Sustainable Food Future

(IN BRIEF) The Food 2.0 project seeks to create a resilient food system by integrating circular economy practices and sustainability. Bridging the gap between academia and industry is key to translating research into practical solutions. Through initiatives such as rapid-fire … Read the full press release

Euronext Growth Milan Welcomes Giocamondo Study with €4.2 Million Raised and a €20.8 Million Market Capitalization

(IN BRIEF) Giocamondo Study has been successfully listed on Euronext Growth Milan, becoming the 12th listing of 2025. The company raised €4.2 million during the placement phase, which will help drive its growth as it aims to expand its brand … Read the full press release

Dr. Steffen Knoblauch Develops High-Resolution Mosquito Suitability Map to Enhance Vector Control in Rio de Janeiro

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Steffen Knoblauch from Heidelberg University has developed a high-resolution environmental suitability map for the Aedes aegypti mosquito in Rio de Janeiro, using geospatial big data such as satellite imagery and climate data. The map, which models 79 … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Strengthens UK–Ukraine Research Ties at STI Pillar Launch in London

(IN BRIEF) Professor Igor Potapov from the University of Liverpool attended the launch of the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Pillar of the UK–Ukraine 100 Year Partnership in May 2025, showcasing the University’s collaboration with Sumy State University. At the … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Bulgarian city Burgas to Launch Cutting-Edge Scientific Campus to Support Local Universities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with Burgas to provide advisory services for the development of a state-of-the-art scientific campus, which is set to open in 2027. The campus, which will serve four universities in … Read the full press release

Bouygues UK to Build Barry Waterfront Campus and Advanced Technology Centre for Cardiff and Vale College

(IN BRIEF) Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) has awarded Bouygues UK the contract to build the Barry Waterfront Campus and the Advanced Technology Centre in South Wales, under the Mutual Investment Model (MIM). Worth £119 million, the project will provide … Read the full press release

DNV Partners with ITS to Boost Indonesia’s Maritime and Energy Education with Focus on Sustainability and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Indonesia to support the development of the country’s maritime and energy sectors. The partnership includes initiatives such as providing ITS’s academic community with access … Read the full press release

KfW Reports Record Number of Younger Entrepreneurs Driving Growth in Germany’s Start-Up Scene

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s entrepreneurial landscape in 2024 saw a notable shift toward younger business founders, with the average age of new entrepreneurs dropping to 34.4 years. A 3 percent rise in new business registrations marked a slight recovery, largely driven … Read the full press release