(IN BRIEF) Warwick Volunteers, a student organization at the University of Warwick, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the UK’s top honor for volunteer groups. With 926 students dedicating over 13,200 hours to projects in areas such … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Anna-Marie Corbett, Awards, Canley Community Centre, Coventry and Warwickshire Mind. Rupert Hedley, CV Life, King’s Award, leadership, Modhurima Islam, Outstanding Community Impact, partnership, society, sustainability, Timothy Cox, University of Warwick, Warwick Volunteers
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has published new research by Colin Haynes, the company’s Environment, Health and Safety Director, revealing the personal stories of fallen railway workers from Crewe Works who died in both world wars. The publication, More Than Just Their … Read the full press release
Posted in Society, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Aircraftsman Arthur Condliffe, Alstom, Armed Forces charity, Cheshire Archives, Colin Haynes, Covenanter tanks, Crewe, Crewe Heritage Centre, Crewe Works, Family History Society of Cheshire, First World War, High Speed Two, historical research, HMS Formidable, Local Heroes, military sacrifices, Poppy Appeal, Private Alfred Palin, Private Jeremiah Wilkinson, Private Thomas Fennah, railway workers, Remembrance Day, Royal British Legion, Second World War, SSAFA, Trooper Charles Ball, twins John and Henri Villiers Russell, UK Centre of Excellence for Bogie and Traction Motor Overhaul, war history, war memorials
(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has appointed Prof. Winfried Nerdinger, an expert in Nazi history and founding director of the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism, as its Anti-Semitism commissioner. In this role, he … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Society
Tagged Anti-Semitism Commissioner, appointment, discrimination, leadership, Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, Prof. Winfried Nerdinger, society, TUM
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has become the first UK bank to earn the Fertility Friendly Employer Accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to supporting employees through fertility-related challenges. Awarded by Fertility Matters at Work, the accreditation recognizes Lloyds’ policies on fertility … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, DE&I initiatives, environmental, family-friendly workplace, Fertility Friendly Employer Accreditation, Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW), fertility treatment leave, Inclusive Workplace Policies, leadership, Lloyds Banking Group, pregnancy loss support, Rachel Osikoya, society, UK Bank
(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr has upgraded its INCH Duo charging station to meet the PAS 1899 specification, aimed at improving accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. The PAS 1899 guidelines, developed in collaboration with Motability and the Office for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Accessibility Standards, EV charging, INCH Duo Charger, inclusivity, Landis+Gyr, Mark Coley, Motability, Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), partnership, PAS 1899, safety, sustainability, UK
DIASPORA MOLDOVENEASCĂ DEȚINE CHEIA PENTRU APĂRAREA VIITORULUI ȚĂRII (PE SCURT) Moldova se află într-o perioadă crucială a istoriei sale, iar alegerile prezidențiale din 2024 vor decide viitorul său democratic și orientarea către Europa. Actori străini, în special din Rusia, încearcă … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, European Union, Germany, Government, Internet & Online, Italy, Media, Moldova, Politics, Society, Ukraine
Tagged advocacy, Alegeri, alegerile prezidențiale din 2024, apărării democrației, autoritarismului, BELARUS, Campanii pentru Umanitate, Combateți Dezinformarea, democracy, Democrație, Dezinformare, dezinformarea, Diaspora, Diaspora moldovenească, disinformation, drepturilor omului, economiilor echitabile, election, Elena Druță, European Union, Maia Sandu, MOLDOVA, Natalia Cucoș, Rusia, Rusiei, RUSSIA, StopFals, Ucraina, Uniunea Europeană, Vot, vote
THE RUNWAY AT YZD DESIGN COMPETITION AIMS TO TRANSFORM THE DECOMMISSIONED RUNWAY INTO AN ANCHOR AND CENTREPIECE FOR THE FUTURE 370-ACRE COMMUNITY. (IN BRIEF) Northcrest Developments has launched a global design competition to transform the historic 2-km airstrip at Downsview … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Construction, Denmark, Economy, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Real Estate, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged adaptive reuse, airstrip redevelopment, city-building, community amenities, Community Engagement, cultural spaces, design competition, Downsview Airport, Expressions of Interest, global design competition, green spaces, Hangar Skate, indigenous peoples, jury, Ken Greenberg, Kristy Shortall, Meanwhile Use strategy, mixed-use community, Northcrest Developments, parks, pedestrianized corridor, placemaking, Play on the Runway, PSP, public space, recreation opportunities, Requests for Proposals, Rogers Stadium, runway transformation, sustainable development, sustainable urban development, Toronto, urban infrastructure, vibrant neighbourhoods, YZD
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group hosted a special event focused on addressing sexual violence in conflict zones, featuring Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and women’s rights activist Chékéba Hachemi. The event highlighted … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Society
Tagged Chékéba Hachemi, Conflict Zones, EIB, Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Sexual Violence, society, Stand Speak Rise Up
(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and the WHO Foundation have partnered to promote equitable healthcare access and suicide prevention, with a focus on vulnerable communities in the Americas. Boehringer Ingelheim pledged $5 million to support WHO’s 2025–2028 General Program of Work … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Society
Tagged Anil Soni, Boehringer Ingelheim, Global Healthcare Access, Médard Schoenmaeckers, mental health, partnership, society, Suicide Prevention Efforts, WHO Foundation
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has opened applications for the second year of its Supported Internship Programme, offering young adults with autism valuable work experience at its Norwich offices. The programme, a collaboration between Aviva, DFN Project SEARCH, The Wherry School, Norfolk … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, DFN Project SEARCH, Employment, inclusivity, Internship Programme, Kirsty Matthews, Matthew Bohan, Norfolk County Council, Norwich, Owen Morris, partnership, Pluss, Rachel Quick, society, The Wherry School, Young Adults with Autism
(IN BRIEF) The European Journalism Centre has announced the 14 finalists for the 2024 Climate Journalism Award, which honors innovative journalism tackling climate change and misinformation. Supported by the Google News Initiative, the award highlights the role of trustworthy storytelling … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Media, Society
Tagged 2024 Climate Journalism Award, climate crisis, climate journalism, climate misinformation, combat misinformation, Data-driven visualization, European Journalism Centre, Fighting climate misinformation, global fight against climate change, Google News Initiative, greenwashing, Lars Boering, Lucas Daniëls, Pinpoint investigations, Santander, storytelling, The Climate Journalism Award, The European Journalism Centre, trustworthy journalism, World Bank
(IN BRIEF) NIVEA has launched a global initiative called NIVEA CONNECT to address the growing issue of social isolation, which affects both mental and physical health. A survey conducted by NIVEA revealed that one in four people felt isolated in … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged awareness, Beiersdorf AG, mental health, NIVEA, NIVEA CONNECT, physical health, social isolation, society
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has announced that three of its leaders—Danny Harmer (Chief People Officer), Suzie Nolan (Head of Property, Aviva Ireland), and Anna Dilku (Senior Creative Content Manager)—have been recognized in the 2024 HERoes Role Model Lists for championing gender … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Insurance, Management, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Anna Dilku, Aviva, Aviva Ireland, Chief People Officer, Danny Harmer, diversity, Future Leaders, gender diversity, gender parity, Head of Property, HERoes Role Model Lists, Inclusion, INvolve Empower Role Model Lists, leadership, recognition, Senior Creative Content Manager, Suzie Nolan, Women Executives, workplace
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has become the first FTSE 100 company to implement Signly on its job search pages, a service providing British Sign Language (BSL) translations to enhance accessibility for d/Deaf users. This initiative reaffirms Lloyds’ commitment to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged accessibility, British Sign Language, diversity, equity, Inclusion, Job Search Pages, Lloyds Banking Group, partnership, Signly, Tim Scannell
(IN BRIEF) METLEN Energy & Metals, in partnership with Knowl, continues its support for the FemStem Initiative, aimed at reducing gender inequality in STEM fields. The six-month program provides women with 30 hours of training in essential skills, career counseling, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged empower women, FemStem, Knowl, Metlen, partnership, STEM, Training Cycle
(IN BRIEF) Sener held an EDI TalkS session in London on September 9, 2024, focusing on the value of generational and cultural diversity within teams. Led by Moisés Jimenez and Ana Úsar, the session emphasized the importance of cognitive diversity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Ana Úsar, cultural diversity, EDI (Equality Diversity and Inclusion) TalkS, Generational, London, Moisés Jimenez, SENER, Team Performance
(IN BRIEF) UEA will host an art exhibition from 30 September to 18 October, showcasing works by South African artist Norman Kaplan, who used his art to protest apartheid. The exhibition, featuring Kaplan’s linocuts and cartoons, will mark the 30th … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Apartheid, art exhibition, Caroline Kamana, Dr. Nicholas Grant, Norman Kaplan, South Africa, UEA
(IN BRIEF) Kering and the West Bund Museum are hosting the 3rd edition of Women In Motion at West Bund on September 21-22, 2024, celebrating female choreographers from China and France. This year’s festival, themed “Body Matters,” focuses on the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Retail, Society
Tagged Anda Chen, CHINA, Dew GE, Female Choreographers, France, Gu Jiani, Hou Ying, Jinqing Cai, Julie Nioche, Kering, partnership, West Bund Museum, Women In Motion Festival
(IN BRIEF) Singer MEAU visited her former high school, Vechtstede College, to promote the “Piece of Me” campaign, which addresses online shaming and the unauthorized sharing of intimate images. This initiative, developed in collaboration with KPN, has reached over 60 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Society, Telecom
Tagged Anti-Shaming Campaign, Educational Outreach, Francien Regelink, High School Visit, KPN, MEAU, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Logicor’s German team participated in the B2Run charity event in Düsseldorf to support DKMS, a nonprofit fighting blood cancer. Thirteen team members ran a 5.8 km race, and the company donated €75 for each kilometer they completed, raising … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Society, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged B2Run charity event, Blood Cancer Fight, charity run, DKMS, Düsseldorf, Logicor, partnership
(IN BRIEF) BBVA is reinforcing its commitment to LGTBIQ+ inclusion by promoting the importance of role models and implementing various initiatives across its global operations. The bank has encouraged the use of preferred pronouns, introduced anti-harassment protocols, and earned recognition … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged BBVA, diversity, Global Initiatives, LGTBIQ+ Inclusion, Role Models, society
(IN BRIEF) TOBEA and Siemens have partnered to create the SEATRAC system, an innovative solution that allows people with disabilities to independently access and enjoy the beach. The system, now installed on over 250 beaches worldwide, uses Siemens’ advanced technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology
Tagged Beach Accessibility, Gerhard Gleitsmann, Ignatios Fotiou, Inclusion, partnership, people with disabilities, SEATRAC System, Siemens, sustainability, TOBEA, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Sarah Billington, a Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment, emphasized the importance of integrating sustainability and inclusivity within academic institutions in her contribution to the global discourse series “One Topic, One Loop.” She highlighted … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barbara Dettering, a key figure in Bristol’s civil rights movement and co-founder of St Pauls Carnival, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Bristol. Her tireless work over six decades in fighting … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, Barbara Dettering, Civil Rights Activism, Dr. Marie-Annick Gournet, leadership, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) The European Union faces a growing challenge in combating disinformation and media manipulation. Citizens and organizations are calling for an expansion of the “right to be forgotten” to include media outlets, holding them accountable for defamatory or misleading … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Media, News, Politics, Society
Tagged Commissioner Didier Reynders, dangers of disinformation, defamation, digital communication, disinformation, EU, European Commission, European Union, fakenews, false information online, hate speech, media defamation, media manipulation, media outlets, media publishers, misleading information, personal data breaches, personal privacy, protecting human dignity, protection of human rights, responsible data management, rights, Robert Szustkowski, Vera Jourova
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is expanding its AI annotation initiative to Chile, building on a successful program in Vienna, Austria, where individuals with autism are employed to train AI systems for traffic management. The Chilean team will join the global … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto continued its commitment to diversity and inclusion by partnering with the Prague Pride Festival for the third year in a row. The festival, themed around ‘Family,’ featured active participation from Škoda employees and highlighted the company’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society
Tagged diversity, Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Rights, partnership, Prague Pride, ŠKODA AUTO, society
(IN BRIEF) The recent voestalpine cares run has successfully raised €700,000 for various charitable initiatives, building on last year’s inaugural event. With over 5,700 employees from more than 40 countries participating in physical activities like running and hiking, the campaign … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Non Profit, Society
Tagged charity, Doctors Without Borders, fundraising, handcycling, Herbert Eibensteiner, hiking, Hilfswerk International, humanitarian, running, the Austrian Red Cross, UNICEF, voestalpine, voestalpine Cares Run, walking, wheelchairing
(IN BRIEF) A major review involving research from the University of Liverpool has revealed significant failings in child imprisonment reforms in England over the past 25 years. Titled Why Child Imprisonment is Beyond Reform: A Review of the Evidence, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Child Imprisonment Reforms, England, Professor Barry Goldson, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Exeter recommends that children’s views be considered in parental separation cases to create sustainable child arrangements, reduce court backlogs, and lower financial and emotional costs. The study advocates for family consultation in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Anne Barlow, Children's Right, Jan Ewing, niversity of Exeter, Parental Separation, society
(IN BRIEF) Aviva is launching a new Junior ISA (JISA) portfolio with a 0% platform charge, aimed at encouraging young investors to maximize their tax-efficient savings. This fully integrated JISA will be available later this summer to both new and … Read the full press release
Posted in Insurance, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged 0% platform charge, adviser firms, Adviser Platform, Al Ward, Aviva, Aviva portfolio, Cash Management, client transition service, Financial Planning, FSL, integrated JISA, intergenerational planning, investment, ISA limit, JISA, Junior ISA, multi-asset funds, new investors, platform improvements, Savings habits, tax efficient solutions, tax reporting
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has launched an action plan to enhance workplace transparency, accountability, and well-being. Key elements include the creation of an independent Ombudsman, improved conflict resolution mechanisms, and better whistleblower protection. The plan … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Luxembourg, Management, Society
Tagged 2023 staff survey, 2025 staff survey, 360-degree feedback, Action Plan, burn-out, code of conduct, conflict resolution, cooperation, Dignity at Work Policy, EIB, EIB Group, EIF, European Investment Bank Group, European Investment Fund, harassment, Human Resources Directorate, independent Ombudsman, manager evaluation, mediation, misconduct, performance objectives, professional duties, psychological harassment, sexual harassment, speak-up culture, staff representatives, training, transparency, well-being, whistleblower protection, whistleblowers, whistleblowing mechanisms, workplace issues
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been recognized as the world’s most socially responsible technology company in the first Social Ranking 2024 by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). Out of 173 ICT companies assessed, Telefónica’s strong performance in human rights, decent work … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Society, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Awards, Global ICT Sector, Social Responsibility Rankings, sustainability, Telefonica
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank, in collaboration with Teach First Deutschland and GermanDream, has introduced “Dialog Leben,” a project aimed at promoting democratic values in schools situated in less privileged areas. The initiative focuses on “dialogues on values,” where students engage … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, Germany, Society
Tagged 000 young people, 590, antisemitism, CSR education program, democratic values, Deutsche Bank, Dialog Leben, dialogue, digital storytelling, discrimination, Equal opportunities, extremism, Freedom, GermanDream, GermanDream training, Holocaust education, less privileged areas, Marion Schmidt, pluralism, political education, Populism, racism, SCHOOLS, social inequality, Teach First Deutschland, Teach First fellows, tolerance, workshops, ZWEITZEUGEN e.V.
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has achieved EDGE certification, recognizing its commitment to gender equality in the workplace. Awarded the EDGE Move label in its first year, the company aims for the highest certification by 2026. Over the past two decades, Iberdrola … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged Awards, diversity, EDGE certification, gender equality, Iberdrola, Ignacio S. Galán, society
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall recently participated in a Paris event hosted by French Minister Christophe Béchu, focusing on improving women’s access to careers in energy and ecology transition. Through their partnership with Marie Claire’s “Act for Equality,” Vattenfall highlighted their commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A pioneering collaboration between educational experts in Indonesia and the UK aims to address disparities in support for students with disabilities in higher education. Funded by the British Academy, the project seeks to understand the impact of societal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr. George Koutsouris, Dr. Lauren Stentiford, Dr. Nur Azizah, Dr. Pujaningsih, higher education, inclusivity, Indonesia, Jessica Rourke, partnership, society, students with disabilities, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) PUMA extends its sponsorship of Christopher Street Day Nürnberg for three more years, highlighting its ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ rights. The company will actively participate in Pride events, organize Pride Month activities for employees, and illuminate its headquarters … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain, Sports
Tagged Christopher Street Day Nürnberg, Danny Ma Fanny, Diversity And Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Rights, partnership, PUMA, society, Spain, sponsorship, sports, Stefanie Decker, US
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking group exhibition curated by Dr. Wumen Ghua is set to open on Thursday, June 20, 2024, coinciding with the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. Titled “Other Side of Hope/9 days,” the exhibition will take place … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, France, Media, Society
Tagged Agnes Scherer, Amandine Rivere, art emotions, art world, Artwork, Croche, Dr. Wumen Ghua, Echo + Sea Shell, Elly Strik, exhibition, exploring themes of loss, helix sequence journey, Kataja Novitskova, Li Nu, loneliness, Möbius ring, Mola Oddity, Orkhontuul Banzragch, Que/Cue, resilience of the human spirit, Ronald Ophuis, sound, Susan Kooi, Yehwan Song, Yider & ASR from NaraBara, Þórður Hans Baldursson
(IN BRIEF) SEB, a prominent financial institution, has announced its inaugural participation as an official partner in Stockholm Pride 2024, highlighting its commitment to fostering inclusivity within the organization and beyond. Johan Torgeby, SEB’s President and CEO, emphasized the bank’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, Sweden
Tagged Inclusion, Johan Torgeby, Kristofer Engman, LGBTQ+, partnership, Robert Celsing, SEB, society, Stockholm Pride 2024
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