(IN BRIEF) IKEA is testing robotic “Moonwalker” boots at its Helsingborg fulfilment centre in Sweden to improve warehouse efficiency. The AI-powered footwear allows workers to move faster across large spaces, resulting in a reported 16% increase in picking productivity. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Management, News, Retail, Society, Sweden, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, David McCabe, fulfilment, IKEA, IKEA increases picking efficiency with innovative robotic footwear in Helsingborg operations, Ingka Group, INNOVATION, logistics, Moonwalkers, productivity, robotic boots, Sebastian Carlius, Sweden, warehouse automation
(IN BRIEF) A study led by Empa has found that emissions from industrial feedstock chemicals could delay the recovery of the ozone layer by several years. These substances, still used in manufacturing processes, have been underestimated in both usage and … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AGAGE, atmospheric research, carbon tetrachloride, CFCs, climate change, Empa, environmental policy, feedstock chemicals, fluoropolymers, greenhouse gases, HFCs, HFOs, lithium ion batteries, Martin Vollmer, Montreal Protocol, New Study Finds Industrial Feedstock Emissions Could Delay Global Ozone Layer Recovery by Several Years, ozone layer, Scientists Warn Increasing Industrial Chemical Use May Postpone Ozone Layer Restoration, Stefan Reimann
(IN BRIEF) A new Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Finland is exploring the nature of suffering and how it is understood across philosophy, religion, and society. Led by Professor Sami Pihlström, the project challenges traditional views … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Religion, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged antitheodicy, Centre of Excellence, ethics, George Eliot, global research initiative, Holocaust, human suffering, meliorism, Meliorist Philosophy Project Seeks New Approaches to Understanding Suffering in Society and Human Experience, multidisciplinary research, optimism, pessimism, philosophy of religion, philosophy of suffering, Research Council of Finland, Research Council of Finland Funds Multidisciplinary Project to Rethink Meaning and Ethics of Suffering, Sami Pihlström, Tampere University, theology
(IN BRIEF) New data presented at EHRA 2026 show that individuals with atrial fibrillation detected through screening face a threefold higher risk of developing heart failure compared with those without AF, with a risk level similar to patients with known … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, France, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged AF screening, asymptomatic AF, atrial fibrillation, cardiology, cardiovascular disease, clinical research, ECG screening, EHRA 2026, EHRA 2026 Study Shows Screening Identified AF Carries Similar Heart Failure Risk as Diagnosed Cases, European Heart Rhythm Association, European Society of Cardiology, Gina Sado, heart failure, patient outcomes, STROKESTOP, STROKESTOP II
(IN BRIEF) New research from Loughborough University reveals that teenage girls face intense pressure to appear perfect on Instagram, often leading them to avoid posting altogether. The study introduces the concept of “expressive stasis,” where users want to share content … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged body image, digital behavior, Dr Eleanor Kilroy, European Journal of Cultural Studies, expressive stasis, Instagram, Instagram Perfection Culture Linked to Reduced Posting and Increased Anxiety Among Teen Girls, Liverpool study, Loughborough University, mental health, online anxiety, online identity, social comparison, social media pressure, Study Finds Teenage Girls Are Increasingly Active Online but Reluctant to Share Content Due to Social Media Pressures, Study Shows, teenage girls, youth culture
Disinformation is becoming a major concern across Europe. Digital identity, privacy and reputation are now closely linked. The General Data Protection Regulation provides key protections but raises new legal challenges. Courts are shaping how privacy and free expression are balanced. … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Internet & Online, Media, News, Poland, Society
Tagged AI generated content, content moderation, Court rulings regulatory frameworks and emerging proposals highlight Europe’s effort to balance personal data protection with freedom of expression, data protection, digital governance, digital identity, Digital Services Act, digital sovereignty, disinformation, European Commission, European Digital Media Observatory, European Union, fact-checking, Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius, freedom of expression, From GDPR to new policy proposals Europe’s response to digital risks is shifting toward a more assertive model of individual rights and platform accountability, General Data Protection Regulation, generative AI, media accountability, misinformation, online platforms, online privacy, reputational harm, Right to be Forgotten, Robert Szustkowski, Stefan Kulk, The convergence of AI-driven content persistent online data and regulatory reform is accelerating calls for stronger safeguards across the European Union, World Economic Forum
Europe is facing a growing challenge from disinformation, widely seen as a threat to democratic stability and public trust. Public concern is high, with Eurobarometer data indicating that a significant share of EU citizens are worried about false or misleading … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Internet & Online, Law, Media, News, Poland, Society
Tagged AI generated content, content moderation, Cybersecurity, data protection, democratic stability, digital governance, digital identity, Digital Services Act, disinformation, EU regulation, European Commission, European Digital Media Observatory, European Union, fact-checking, freedom of expression, General Data Protection Regulation, Gillian Tett, Krzysztof Gawkowski, media accountability, misinformation, online platforms, online privacy, Poland, reputational harm, Right to be Forgotten, Robert Szustkowski, Wojciech Głażewski, World Economic Forum
(IN BRIEF) Europe is witnessing a significant shift toward stronger individual control over digital identity, as citizens increasingly use legal mechanisms like the GDPR’s “right to be forgotten” to manage their online presence and protect their reputations. In early 2026, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Media, Poland, Politics, Society
Tagged AI generated content, Amazon, content moderation, data protection, digital governance, digital identity, Digital Services Act, digital sovereignty, disinformation, EU regulation, European Commission, European Digital Media Observatory, Facebook, freedom of information, General Data Protection Regulation, generative AI, Google, legal enforcement, media content, misinformation, online platforms, online privacy, online reputation management, personal data removal, privacy rights, Right to be Forgotten, Robert Szustkowski, search engine requests, TikTok, transparency reports, Wojciech Głażewski
(IN BRIEF) New research published in the European Heart Journal reveals that even short periods of vigorous physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of major diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, and dementia. The study, based on data … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, France, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged accelerometer study, Arthritis, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease prevention, dementia, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, European Heart Journal, European Society of Cardiology, exercise intensity, health research, inflammation, International Research Suggests Small Amounts of Vigorous Activity Can Improve Long-Term Health Outcomes, lifestyle health, Minxue Shen, mortality risk, physical activity, public health, Study Finds Exercise Intensity Plays Key Role in Lowering Risk of Dementia, type 2 diabetes, UK Biobank, vigorous exercise
(IN BRIEF) MusicFutures has launched its IP Clinic and Lab at ACC Liverpool to provide accessible, expert guidance on intellectual property, contracts, and business strategy for musicians, producers, and music-tech innovators, with a strong focus on early-stage, preventative support rather … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Media, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged ACC Liverpool, COPYRIGHT, creative economy, Dr Sabine Jacques, INNOVATION, intellectual property, IP clinic, Kanaval, legal guidance, licensing, Liverpool City Region, Liverpool John Moores University, music industry, music tech, MusicFutures, MusicFutures Launches IP Clinic and Lab in Liverpool to Support Musicians and Innovators with Accessible Legal and Business Expertise, Patents, Professor Richard Koeck, Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas, Rory Taylor, trade secrets, trademarks, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Ferrovial is celebrating 15 years of its global social initiatives, having supported over 480,000 people across 14 countries through its “On the Move for Water” and “On the Move for Zero Hunger” programmes. With more than €10 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Non Profit, Society, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Agrónomos sin Fronteras, clean water access, community development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ferrovial, Ferrovial Expands International Community Projects with New Investments in Water Infrastructure and Food Support Programmes, Ferrovial Marks 15 Years of Global Social Impact Initiatives Supporting Access to Clean Water and Food Across Vulnerable Communities, food security, Foumban Cameroon, Fundación Recover, Granada Spain, infrastructure projects, Manos Unidas, NGOs, On the Move for Water, On the Move for Zero Hunger, Rajasthan India, San Juan de Dios Spain, social impact, sustainable development, Tanzania Kinyika
(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of East Anglia has found that misinformation about mental health, particularly ADHD and autism, is widespread on social media, with TikTok identified as having the highest levels of inaccurate content. Analysing over 5,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Media, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged ADHD, autism, clinical research, digital platforms, Facebook, healthcare professionals, Instagram, mental health awareness, mental health misinformation, misinformation rates, neurodivergence, New Research Highlights TikTok as Leading Platform for Inaccurate Mental Health Content, online health information, social media study, Study Calls for Greater Clinical Presence Online as Misinformation About Mental Health Spreads Across Social Media, TikTok research, UEA, University of East Anglia, X platform, youtube
(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has received a £1.2 million donation from alumnus Dr David Stirling to support antimicrobial resistance research as part of its Set the Pace campaign. The funding will strengthen the Sir Howard Dalton Centre, enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Non Profit, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance, Biosciences, Dr David Stirling, drug resistance, global health, global research, Health Equity, LEAD project, medical research, philanthropy, Professor Stuart Croft, Set the Pace campaign, Sir Howard Dalton Centre, University of Warwick, University of Warwick Strengthens Leadership in Antimicrobial Research with Major Alumni Gift Supporting Global Health Innovation
(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has signed an agreement to acquire Stuttgart-based Piterion, a specialist in product lifecycle management and manufacturing operations management solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Capgemini’s digital engineering capabilities and expand its ability to help industrial clients modernize complex … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, France, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology
Tagged automotive aerospace life sciences industries, Capgemini, Capgemini Engineering, Capgemini expands industrial digitalization expertise with planned acquisition of Stuttgart-based PLM specialist Piterion, Capgemini strengthens global engineering and manufacturing transformation capabilities through acquisition of Piterion, cloud native manufacturing platforms, digital transformation manufacturing, engineering application environments, engineering services acquisitions, enterprise resource planning integration, generative AI in engineering, industrial AI solutions, Industrial Digitalization, Manufacturing Execution Systems, manufacturing operations management, Michael Schulte, MOM systems, Piterion, PLM systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Ravi Nirankari, Stuttgart technology companies
(IN BRIEF) Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, a prestigious honour recognising significant contributions to research and public understanding within the social sciences. Professor Squire, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Politics, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Academy of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Research Council, BBC Radio 4 Thinking Allowed, borders research, citizenship research, Edinburgh University Press, Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, global displacement, humanitarianism research, Imperial War Museum Refugees Forced to Flee exhibition, internally displaced persons, international politics research, Making and Unmaking Global Citizenship, migration policy research, migration studies, Nigeria, PAIS Department, Politics and International Studies, social sciences UK, South Sudan, The Conversation, University of Warwick, University of Warwick Professor Vicki Squire elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences for research on migration and humanitarian issues, University of Warwick scholar Vicki Squire recognised by Academy of Social Sciences for global impact of migration and borders research, Vicki Squire, Will Hutton
(IN BRIEF) IKEA, through Ingka Group, continues to prioritise gender equality as a core part of its business strategy, integrating inclusive practices across recruitment, development and leadership processes. The company has achieved near gender balance across management and leadership roles, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, News, Retail, Society, Sweden
Tagged Alejandra Pinol, corporate equality commitment, equal opportunity employment, equal pay for equal work, Eurostat gender pay gap statistics, gender balanced leadership, gender equality workplace, gender pay gap reduction, global workforce diversity, IKEA, IKEA Continues to Advance Gender Equality with Balanced Leadership and Ongoing Pay Gap Reduction, IKEA diversity and inclusion, IKEA people and culture strategy, IKEA Strengthens Commitment to Workplace Equality as Women Hold Nearly Half of Leadership Roles Globally, inclusive workplace culture, Ingka Group, Ingka Group Advances Gender Equality Strategy with Leadership Balance and Ongoing Pay Gap Reduction, organisational equality strategy, retail leadership diversity, women leadership representation, workplace inclusion initiatives
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, committing more than €2.6 billion in financing solutions for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe through 2027. The programme aims to expand … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Financial, Hungary, Investment, Italy, Management, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Small Business, Society, Technology
Tagged Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary Romania Serbia Slovenia Bosnia and Herzegovina SMEs, Central and Eastern Europe SME financing, digital transformation SMEs, energy efficiency financing, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, inclusive entrepreneurship financing, micro small medium enterprises funding, regional economic development CEE, SME guarantee programmes Europe, SME innovation financing, SME lending Europe, sustainable business investment Europe, Teodora Petkova, UNICREDIT, UniCredit Advances UniCredit Unlimited Strategy with Expanded SME Financing Initiative Across CEE, UniCredit Expands UniCredit for CEE Initiative with €2.6 Billion Financing Programme for Small Businesses, UniCredit for CEE, UniCredit Strengthens SME Support in Central and Eastern Europe Through Expanded UniCredit for CEE Programme, UniCredit Unlimited strategy, women led businesses Europe, youth entrepreneurship funding
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has launched new online resources designed to support families acting as “Nearest Relatives” for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. Developed over nearly a decade with funding from UK Research and Innovation, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, Marketing, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Cardiff University Jeremy Dixon, Hannah carer lived experience mental health advocacy, Mental Health Act nearest relative role, mental health advocacy families UK, mental health carers support resources, Mind mental health charity Emma Mack, nominated person reform mental health law UK, Professor Judy Laing mental health law, psychiatric detention legal rights families, Rethink Mental Illness Carers Service Bristol, UK Research and Innovation UKRI funding, University of Bath Harry Bark, University of Bristol, University of Bristol Project Provides Guidance for Families Advocating for Relatives in Mental Health Care, University of Bristol Research Team Develops New Resources to Help Carers Navigate Mental Health System, University of South Wales Kevin Stone
(IN BRIEF) The European Citizens’ Initiative has evolved into an important instrument of participatory democracy in the European Union, allowing citizens to request new legislation by collecting at least one million signatures across Member States. During the European Economic and … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Law, Politics, Society
Tagged Ban on Conversion Practices initiative, Civil Society Week, EU citizen participation mechanism, EU civic engagement policies, EU democratic participation, EU Leaders and Civil Society Examine How the European Citizens’ Initiative Can Deliver Stronger Legislative Impact, EU legislation proposals citizens, Eurobarometer trust in institutions, European Citizens Initiative ECI, European Citizens’ Initiative Marks New Phase as Policymakers Focus on Turning Citizen Signatures into EU Policy Action, European Commission, European Democracy Shield, European Economic and Social Committee EESC, European Parliament, Maria del Carmen Barrera Chamorro, Maroš Šefčovič, My Voice My Choice initiative, participatory democracy European Union, Séamus Boland, Stop Destroying Videogames initiative, Teresa Anjinho, Younous Omarjee
(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT hosted Munich Business School’s Female Leadership Lounge at its Taufkirchen facility, bringing students and professionals together with company leadership to discuss careers, leadership development, and diversity in the technology sector. Senior executives including CFO Christian Ladurner and … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Society, Technology
Tagged academia-industry cooperation, Christian Ladurner, Christine Menges, Defence Technology, diversity initiatives, empowerHER, female leadership, Female Leadership Lounge, Hensoldt, HENSOLDT Showcases Leadership Culture and Diversity Initiatives During Female Leadership Lounge Visit, HENSOLDT Strengthens Academic and Industry Dialogue Through Female Leadership Lounge Event, Hiltrud Werner, International Women’s Day, Kathrin Dannenmeier, leadership development, MDAX company, Munich Business School, Patricia Kraft, Taufkirchen site, women in technology
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