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EBWE startet Initiative zur Unterstützung der wirtschaftlichen Integration ukrainischer Flüchtlinge in Kroatien

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) hat in Kroatien ein technisches Kooperationsprojekt mit dem Ziel gestartet, die wirtschaftliche Integration ukrainischer Flüchtlinge, insbesondere Frauen, im Land zu unterstützen. Die Initiative, in Partnerschaft mit dem SVOJA-Verein und der … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches Initiative to Support Economic Integration of Ukrainian Refugees in Croatia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a technical cooperation project in Croatia with the aim of supporting the economic integration of Ukrainian refugees, particularly women, in the country. The initiative, in partnership with the … Read the full press release

Die EIB startet die „EU for Ukraine Initiative“ zur Unterstützung der Wiederaufbau- und Wiederaufbaubemühungen

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) hat die „Initiative EU für die Ukraine“ ins Leben gerufen, um die Wiederaufbau- und Wiederaufbaubemühungen in der Ukraine nach der massiven russischen Invasion im Jahr 2022 zu unterstützen. Die Initiative umfasst die Einrichtung eines … Read the full press release

EIB launches “EU for Ukraine Initiative” to support reconstruction and recovery efforts

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched the “EU for Ukraine Initiative” to support reconstruction and recovery efforts in Ukraine, following the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022. The initiative includes the establishment of a Trust Fund to enable … Read the full press release

Colas Foundation Contributes Over €20,000 to Support Education and Vocational Training for Young People in Marrakech

(IN BRIEF) The Colas Foundation, after 30 years of supporting contemporary art, has decided to shift its focus to social issues. The foundation will now support initiatives that promote social and professional integration of children and young people through education, … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews commits to gender equality in golf through The R&A Women in Golf Charter

(IN BRIEF) The University of St Andrews in Scotland has signed The R&A Women in Golf Charter, committing to gender equality and diversity in the golf industry. The charter, launched in 2018, promotes the recruitment, retention and progression of women … Read the full press release

Carrefour introduces ‘calm spaces’ for autism sufferers in stores

(IN BRIEF) French supermarket chain Carrefour is increasing its support for people on the autism spectrum with new initiatives. The company is introducing store maps on the bars of its shopping trollies to help physically or mentally vulnerable people find … Read the full press release

German FIFA esports players and content creators collaborate with Deutsche Telekom to develop fair play guide

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and the esports player foundation are developing the FIFA Fairplay Guide, a code of conduct aimed at promoting fair play and sportsmanship in the FIFA video game community. The guide is part of the “Against Hate … Read the full press release

Four Loughborough Sporting Alumnae Named in BBC Woman’s Hour Power List 2023

(IN BRIEF) Four women with links to Loughborough University have been named in the BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport. Alice Dearing, a Loughborough alumna and the first black woman to swim for Great Britain … Read the full press release

University of Dundee student nominates Girlguiding Scotland for volunteering award

(IN BRIEF) A University of Dundee student has nominated Girlguiding Scotland for the university’s annual ‘Organisation of the Year’ award. The award recognises the contributions of organisations that students volunteer for. The nomination was made by a molecular biology student, … Read the full press release

Parental Pressure and Social Media Drive Teens’ Compulsive Exercise, Finds Loughborough University Study

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University research finds that young people’s exercise attitudes and habits are influenced by parents, peers, and social media. The ongoing research focuses on how social influences are linked with compulsive exercise in under-16s. The research team has … Read the full press release

Mitsubishi Corporation s’associe à Solidaridad pour distribuer des foyers économes en énergie aux producteurs de cacao nigérians

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Mitsubishi Corporation et Solidaridad se sont associés pour introduire des foyers économes en énergie pour les petits producteurs de cacao dans les États nigérians d’Ondo et de Cross River. La plupart des ménages ruraux du Nigéria utilisent … Read the full press release

Mitsubishi Corporation Partners with Solidaridad to Distribute Energy-Efficient Cookstoves to Nigerian Cocoa Farmers

(IN BRIEF) Mitsubishi Corporation and Solidaridad have partnered to introduce energy-efficient cookstoves to smallholder cocoa farmers in Nigeria’s Ondo and Cross River states. Most rural households in Nigeria use traditional cookstoves made from mud or metal scraps, which require large … Read the full press release

UK Families More Likely to Report Difficulties During Lockdown Than Turkish Counterparts, Study Shows

(IN BRIEF) A study by researchers from the University of Roehampton and the University of Exeter shows that families in the UK were more likely to report difficulties living together during coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey. The research, which … Read the full press release

CGM Finance ottiene dal FEI una garanzia di 18,75 milioni di euro a sostegno delle imprese sociali italiane

La garanzia consentirà a CGM Finance di fornire maggiori finanziamenti alle imprese sociali dando priorità all’impatto sociale rispetto al profitto. (NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Il Fondo europeo per gli investimenti (FEI) ha annunciato una garanzia di 18,75 milioni di euro a … Read the full press release

CGM Finance secures €18.75 million guarantee from EIF to support Italian social enterprises

Guarantee will enable CGM Finance to provide more financing to social enterprises prioritizing social impact over profit. (IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has announced an €18.75 million guarantee to CGM Finance, which will be used to finance social … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Colleagues to Run in ABP Southampton Marathon for Charitable Causes

(IN BRIEF) University of Southampton colleagues are taking part in the ABP Southampton Marathon, with distances ranging from 5km to the full marathon, and raising funds for various charitable causes. The University has also been announced as the new Culture … Read the full press release

Telia Company Ranks Highly in Digital Inclusion Benchmark by World Benchmarking Alliance, Recognized for Cybersecurity and Skills Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Telia Company ranked 4th in Europe and 12th globally in the latest Digital Inclusion Benchmark released by the World Benchmarking Alliance. The benchmark assesses tech companies based on their progress towards improving access to technology, fostering trustworthy use, … Read the full press release

Workplace Robot Wellness Coaches: Aussehen beeinflusst Wahrnehmung und Effektivität

(IN KÜRZE) Forscher der University of Cambridge führten eine Studie in einem Technologieberatungsunternehmen mit zwei Roboter-Wohlfühlcoaches durch, bei der 26 Mitarbeiter vier Wochen lang an wöchentlichen, von Robotern geleiteten Wohlbefindenssitzungen teilnahmen. Das physische Erscheinungsbild des Roboters wirkte sich darauf aus, … Read the full press release

Workplace Robot Wellness Coaches: Appearance Influences Perception and Effectiveness

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted a study in a tech consultancy firm, using two robot wellbeing coaches, where 26 employees participated in weekly robot-led wellbeing sessions for four weeks. The physical appearance of the robot affected … Read the full press release