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Southampton Leads £4.5M UK-Wide Research Network Exploring How Gut Health Influences the Brain and Immune System

(IN BRIEF) A new UK research network led by the University of Southampton is investigating how the gut microbiome influences the brain and immune system. With £4.5 million in BBSRC funding, the four-year project brings together scientists from Southampton, Cambridge, … Read the full press release

TUM and AdBK Unite with Haus der Kunst to Merge Astrophysics and Art in Groundbreaking Project on Neutrinos and Dark Matter

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at TUM and artists from the Academy of Fine Arts Munich are teaming up with Haus der Kunst for a four-year project that explores dark matter and neutrinos through artistic collaboration. Supported by the DFG and TUM’s … Read the full press release

TUM Breakthrough: Synthetic Peptides Disrupt Protein Aggregation Across Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Diabetes

(IN BRIEF) A team at the Technical University of Munich has developed synthetic macrocyclic peptides that inhibit harmful protein aggregation linked to Parkinson’s disease. The peptides also block the interactions between proteins involved in Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes, which … Read the full press release

Roche Unveils AI-Powered Chest Pain Triage Algorithm to Streamline Emergency Cardiac Care

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched a CE-marked Chest Pain Triage algorithm developed with Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg to improve emergency diagnosis of chest pain. Integrated into the navify® Algorithm Suite, the tool uses high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing and ESC guidelines to support … Read the full press release

Exeter Research Collaboration Explores Human Perspective and Awe in Nature

(IN BRIEF) Launching on Earth Day 2025, Perspective Shifts is a new creative research collaboration between the University of Exeter and Falmouth University. Dr Emmylou Rahtz and illustrator Phyllida Bluemel will explore how human perception of scale and awe in … Read the full press release

AMOLF’s Corentin Bisot Honored with Van Leeuwenhoek Award for Groundbreaking Work on Soil Microorganisms

(IN BRIEF) Corentin Bisot, postdoctoral researcher at AMOLF, has won the Van Leeuwenhoek Award in the category of environmental microbiology. Presented by the Royal Netherlands Society for Microbiology during the Scientific Spring Meeting in Papendal, the award honors his work … Read the full press release

CERN Reaffirms Energy Management Leadership with Successful 2025 ISO 50001 Audit

(IN BRIEF) CERN has successfully passed its 2025 ISO 50001 surveillance audit, affirming its leadership in energy management and commitment to sustainability. The audit, conducted by AFNOR, found no nonconformities and praised the maturity of CERN’s energy strategies. Recent initiatives … Read the full press release

CCRM Nordic and AFRY Join Forces to Launch Sweden’s Next-Gen ATMP Production Facility

(IN BRIEF) CCRM Nordic is building a new ATMP production facility in GoCo Health Innovation City, Sweden, to support the development of next-generation gene, cell, and tissue-based therapies. AFRY will serve as engineering partner and project manager, leading the design, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Sustainable Ventures Launch Climate Tech Accelerator to Scale Innovative Spinouts

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and Sustainable Ventures have teamed up to launch the Sustainable Futures Accelerator, a two-month programme supporting four innovative climate tech spinouts. Designed to refine business models and connect founders with investors and industry leaders, … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and Cue Biopharma Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Targeted Autoimmune Therapy

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has entered into a multi-year collaboration with Cue Biopharma to develop and commercialize CUE-501, a first-in-class bispecific compound designed to selectively deplete harmful B cells in autoimmune diseases. The innovative therapy uses Cue’s Immuno-STAT™ platform to … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Joins Global Call to Rethink Architecture That Neglects Human Emotion

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow joined forces with global leaders in neuroscience, arts, urban planning, and public health at the first Humanise Summit in London to declare that uninspired architecture is detrimental to human wellbeing. Led by Professor Rebecca … Read the full press release

Fourteen Innovative Projects Awarded Over €4.1 Million to Advance Digital Competence in Dutch Research

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has granted over €4.1 million to fourteen research projects under the 2023 Thematic Digital Competence Centers (TDCC) call. These projects support digital transformation in Life Sciences & Health, Natural and Engineering Sciences, and … Read the full press release

Empa Develops 3D-Printed Fish Gelatin Hydrogel to Engineer Living Skin Models

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a printable, non-swelling hydrogel made from cold-water fish gelatin, enabling the creation of 3D living skin models. Designed to replicate the full complexity of human skin, including its layered architecture and cellular composition, the … Read the full press release

DNV’s Strategic move strengthens capabilities in hydrographic and geophysical surveys, supporting biodiversity and sustainable marine development

(IN BRIEF) DNV has strengthened its marine biodiversity and environmental services through the acquisition of Shoreline Surveys Limited by its subsidiary Ocean Ecology. Shoreline’s expertise in hydrographic and geophysical surveys enhances DNV’s capacity to serve clients across ports, dredging, and … Read the full press release

Lizl Veldsman Wins Top ASPEN Award for Groundbreaking ICU Nutrition Study

(IN BRIEF) South African clinical dietitian Lizl Veldsman has won the 2025 Harry M. Vars Award from ASPEN for her innovative ICU study supported by Fresenius Kabi. The study examined the impact of intravenous protein and in-bed cycling on muscle … Read the full press release

Glasgow Team Uncovers How to Trick the Brain in VR Without Causing Discomfort in Passive Settings

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have demonstrated that users in passive virtual reality environments can experience radically altered perceptions of motion—including exaggerated or reversed movement—without experiencing discomfort or motion sickness. The study, to be presented at CHI … Read the full press release

Groningen Researcher Harnesses Bacterial Enzymes to Break Down Plastics and Clean Up Environments

(IN BRIEF) Edita Jurak, a biochemical technologist at the University of Groningen, is leading research on how bacteria-derived enzymes can be used to break down plastics sustainably and effectively. Her work, part of a wider initiative in the Faculty of … Read the full press release

UK-South Korea Partnership Led by Liverpool Spin-Out to Transform Global Corneal Treatment with AI and Biomechanical Modelling

(IN BRIEF) A University of Liverpool spin-out company, Ocuwell Ltd, is leading an ambitious UK-South Korea collaboration to advance personalised treatment for common corneal conditions like myopia and astigmatism, which affect over 30% of the global population. Supported by £1.4 … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Appoints Professor Nina Parish as New Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures

(IN BRIEF) Professor Nina Parish has been appointed as the new Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures at the University of Glasgow’s College of Arts & Humanities. Beginning her role on 1 August 2025, Professor Parish brings … Read the full press release