(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) celebrated Diversity Day Lëtzebuerg, Luxembourg’s national day of diversity, as part of European Diversity Month. The event, organized by the Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg, aimed to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) KfW Development Bank celebrates the two-year anniversary of the Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF), an initiative for biodiversity conservation. The LLF provides long-term financing for protected areas in developing countries, ensuring effective conservation efforts. It has achieved significant progress, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has warned that Europe’s digital future is at risk without a reboot of regulations. The company is calling for decisive action from the European Commission to address challenges in the telecommunications sector and ensure that Europe’s digital … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Politics, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, connectivity, Digital Society Digitalisation, EU Single Market, Europe, Everyone.connected, Future of Connectivity, Inclusion, infrastructure, INNOVATION, IoT, Joakim Reiter, networks, partnerships, policy, public policy, SDG 9, SDGs, services, Social Contract, spectrum, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Soapbox Science is returning to Exeter for its 7th event, featuring 12 female scientists sharing their research with the public on June 10th. The initiative aims to bring science to the general public and challenge gender stereotypes in … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Biosciences, Bournemouth University, Cryptococcal meningitis, Daisy Harley-Nyang, diversity, Dr Alison Gifford, Dr Ann Power, Dr Delphine De Moor, Dr Lauren Biermann, Dr Liliane Mukaremera, Dr Safi Darden, Dr Sophia Amenyah, equality, Exeter, Exeter Quayside, female scientists, geneticist, Hunting Cancer with Nanoparticles, Imogen Fermor-Worth, Inclusion, Ioana Blein-Dezayes, Katie Partridge, Microplastics in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Piazza Terracina, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Rebekah White, Soapbox Science, the University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Lincoln and University of Bristol has revealed that forced marriages continue to be a widespread issue in England and Wales. The research focused on Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs), which aim … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Aisha K. Gill, crimes, domestic violence, FMPOs, Forced Marriage Protection Orders, forced marriages, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern diaspora, Nuffield Foundation, preventing forced marriages, South Asian diaspora, Sundari Anitha, University of Bristol, University of Lincoln, Wales
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group is recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17 during European Diversity Month. The EIB Group reaffirms its commitment to upholding the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Luxembourg, Society
Tagged bisexual, diversity, EIB, EIB Group, European Diversity Month, European Investment Bank, gay, human rights, IDAHOT, International Day Against Homophobia, intersex, lesbian, LGBTIQ, LGBTIQ inclusion, LGBTIQ rights, transgender, Transphobia and Biphobia
(IN BRIEF) Holcim and the Norman Foster Foundation have unveiled the Essential Homes Research Project at the 2023 Biennale of Architecture in Venice. The project aims to address the essential needs of displaced individuals by providing safe, comfortable, and sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Society, Switzerland
Tagged 2023 Biennale of Architecture, Airium foam, ECOCycle®, ECOPact low-carbon concrete, ELEVATE, Energy-efficient insulation systems, essential human needs, exhibition, holcim, housing concept, Jan Jenisch, Low-carbon rollable concrete sheets, Marinaressa Gardens, Norman Foster, Palazzo Mora, people in displacement, Permeable pathways, recycled construction demolition materials, sustainable building, The Essential Homes Research Project, the Norman Foster Foundation, Venice
(IN BRIEF) The Aquaculture Development Project Nigeria (ADPN) received recognition during an official working visit by Solidaridad Network’s Executive Director and Solidaridad West Africa’s Regional Director. The project aims to enhance fish production and develop a sustainable aquaculture sector in … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Environment, Netherlands, Society
Tagged ADPN, agri-business, Aller Aqua, Aller Aqua Nigeria, aquaculture, Aquamind, Dr Adeola Lukmon, Eriwe fish farm village, fish farmers, IDIPR, Ijebu Development Initiatives on Poverty Reduction, Isaac Gyamfi, Jeroen Douglas, Lasisi Nurudeen Abiodun, Nigeria, Ogun, OxyGuard International, SACOETEC, science and technology, Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Solidaridad Network, sustainable aquaculture, The Aquaculture Development Project Nigeria
(IN BRIEF) The British Science Association (BSA) has announced the selection of three experts from the University of Exeter as Scientific Section Presidents for the 2023 British Science Festival. Professor Tim Lenton will serve as the Geology President, focusing on … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged antifungal therapies, British Science Association, British Science Festival, BSA, climate change, combat antifungal drug resistance, Earth System Science, ethnicity studies, fungal lung disease, Geology, INNOVATION, Medical Mycology, Medical Sciences, Professor Elaine Bignell, Professor Katharine Tyler, Professor Tim Lenton, race, RESEARCH, scientific minds, Scientific Section Presidents, the University of Exeter, Tipping Points
(IN BRIEF) The public participation phase has begun for the sea route and offshore transformer substation of the Ostwind 3 project in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is accepting comments from public … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Society
Tagged 50Hertz, BSH, EEZ, Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, German Exclusive Economic Zone, German Plan Certifications Act, offshore transformer platform, offshore transformer substation, Ostwind 3, Plansicherstellungsgesetz, Public participation, sea route, transmission grid, USP, wind farm, Windanker wind farm
(IN BRIEF) Alma Media, Jobly, and the Finnish Children and Youth Foundation are partnering to create a new service called TET.FI that will consolidate all available TET (Tutustumiskoulutus) jobs for young people in Finland. The aim is to make it … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Management, Media, Society
Tagged Alma Media, Elina Kukkonen, Finland, Finnish Children and Youth Foundation, Heidi Harju, Jobly, TET JOBS, TET.FI, training job
(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer, has announced a set of refined sustainability targets for its Forever Chocolate plan. The company aims to make sustainable chocolate the norm, with targets to achieve by 2030 … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, Society, Switzerland
Tagged agroforestry, Barry Callebaut Group, chocolate, chocolate supply chain, cocoa, cocoa farmers, cocoa products, coconut, dairy, eradicate child labor, Forever Chocolate, human rights, nuts, palm oil, Paris Climate Agreement, Steven Retzlaff, sustainable chocolate, Sustainable Ingredients, transparency
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a loan of €25 million to Mav Elektrik, a Turkish energy company, to replace loans that funded the construction of the Arikcayiri biomass power plant. The plant is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a chemical and materials company, is sponsoring the biopic “Marinette” about Marinette Pichon, a former French international footballer, to support the development of women’s soccer and promote social issues related to the role of women, inclusion and … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Society, Sports
Tagged Arkema, biopic, Marinette Pichon, sponsorship, Virginie Verrier, women's soccer
(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament is celebrating Europe Day on May 6th by inviting citizens to its Brussels premises for a day filled with interactive presentations, live performances, debates with MEPs, and other activities. The day will start with an … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank held a meeting at its headquarters in Luxembourg with representatives of civil society groups to discuss how the bank can respond better to global challenges including climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, and conflicts. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Society
Tagged civil society groups, climate change, conflicts, environmental degradation, environmental groups, global challenges, poverty, The European Investment Bank, Transparency Policy, UN Sustainable Development Goals, Werner Hoyer
(IN BRIEF) The Axel Springer Freedom Foundation and Danish artist Jens Galschiøt have installed a replica of the Pillar of Shame in Berlin to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre in China. The monument, which originally stood outside … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Germany, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Antje Schippmann, Axel Springer Freedom Foundation, Chinese democracy movement, Haiyuer Kuerban, Jens Galschiøt, Katharina Neubert, Pillar of Shame, Prof. Dr. Jhy-Wey Shieh, Public art installation, Ray Wong, Tenzyn Zöchbauer, Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989, University of Hong Kong
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has teamed up with homelessness charity Crisis in a two-year partnership to tackle the shortage of affordable homes in Great Britain. The partnership aims to build one million new affordable homes for people on low … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Management, News, Real Estate, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged charity, Charlie Nunn, crisis, homelessness, Lloyds Banking Group, Matt Downie, partnership, social housing
(IN BRIEF) Deborah Hughes, a Samaritans Scotland volunteer, has been invited to a garden party hosted by HRH The King at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Deborah provides emotional support to callers by working shifts around her full-time job in financial … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Experian, a UK-based credit reporting company, is launching a pilot program called Support Hub to help people with disabilities and additional support needs gain easier access to essential services like banking and utilities. The Support Hub offers a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Chris Fitch, Dan Holloway, disabled people, Experian, Jose Luiz Rossi, Support Hub
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