Newcastle, UK, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Future Fund campaign has taken a significant step closer to its goal of establishing a specialist children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University after receiving a £1 million donation from the Barbour Foundation. Dame … Read the full press release
SOFIA, 19-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GLOBUL is the first telecom in Bulgaria to introduce a filter that blocks web domains containing child sexual abuse materials. The initiative was launched in cooperation with the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior. The news was … Read the full press release
The University of Bristol will be welcoming over 20,000 students to the city next week as the new academic year begins. BRISTOL, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — From Saturday 20 September, students from across the world will start moving into accommodation … Read the full press release
Researchers have found evidence that genetic factors may contribute to the development of language during infancy. BRISTOL, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol worked with colleagues around … Read the full press release
A special-purpose taskforce has identified seven areas for improvement on which the parties will work during the next three years in order to ensure the firm’s goal of zero discrimination and improve employees’ work-life balance Biscay, Spain, 15-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Society, Spain
Tagged Gamesa, gender equality, ONCE Foundation
EDINBURGH, 12-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The official launch of Samaritans’ ground-breaking partnership with North Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust (NEP) took place at the House of Commons last night. Set to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day, Samaritans will work with … Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, 12-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (10th September 2014) is National Suicide Prevention Day, a date which brings together individuals and organisations from around the world with an interest in suicide prevention to reach out and save lives. Every year more … Read the full press release
Posted in Ireland, Management, Society
Tagged Catherine Johnstone, Facebook, prevent suicide, Samaritans, Sonia Flynn, ‘Help a Friend in Need’
LONDON, 10-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London is preparing for its annual celebration of great design with the 2014 London Design Festival, and a partnership between one of the world’s most exciting architects and one of the city’s best galleries will … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, News, Real Estate, Society, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged 2014 London Design Festival, John Madejski garden, London, London Design Festival 2014, London hotels, LondonTown.com, sculptures, Trafalgar Square, V&A’s courtyard, Zaha Hadid Architects, Zaha Hadid’s Crest sculpture
Promotional funds have helped convert 134,000 residential units to meet senior citizens’ needs since the programme’s launch Commitments more than doubled in 2013 Need for barrier-free homes remains high Frankfurt, Germany, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the last five years, KfW … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Management, Real Estate, Society
Tagged "Age-appropriate Conversion" programme, BMUB's, Dr Ingrid Hengster, KfW
First EE National Techy Tea Party Day in partnership with Age UK saw over five thousand people get to grips with technology at EE stores, contact centres, offices and partner venues across the country Age UK ambassador June Whitfield joined … Read the full press release
Three quarters (74%) of over 65s find tech words such as hashtag, selfie and data confusing, according to research from EE. More than a quarter don’t know what an email is and over one in three unaware of the meaning … Read the full press release
Fundación EROSKI aportará 6.000 euros para adquirir alimentos y otros productos necesarios que no lleguen a la localidad desde el Banco de Alimentos El Servicio Social de Base, será el encargado de realizar los análisis previos a canalizar las … Read the full press release
Posted in Management, Retail, Society, Spain
Tagged El Ayuntamiento de Elorrio, Fundación EROSKI, la Asociación Kainabera
Unprecedented collapse in the number of people able to buy their first home as tougher regulation and greater capital requirements since 2007 take their toll Even with Help to Buy, first time buyer numbers in 2014 will fall 41% short … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Real Estate, Society
Tagged first time home buyer, Genworth, Simon Crone
BRUSSELS, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On 15 October 2014, EFPIA will host a public conference to discuss the best path towards a stronger healthier and more prosperous EU. #HealthyEU – Health Driving Growth in Europe will bring together a diversity of representatives – … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Healthcare, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Society
Sara Snogerup Linse was named this year’s recipient of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Great Prize and SEK 1.2 million. The award places her in the same company as Robyn, Hans Rosling och Niklas Zennström. Stockholm, Sweden, 5-9-2014 — … Read the full press release
LONDON, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The gap in stillbirth rates between indigenous and non-indigenous women in Queensland, Australia, is closing, however indigenous women are still at risk of stillbirth due to preventable causes, find researchers in a new study published today … Read the full press release
Trainees raise more than £22,000 for local charity Online campaign reaches over 10,000 people Crewe, 1-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Industrial placement trainees (IPs) from Bentley Motors have raised £22,090 for local domestic abuse charity, Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA), while also establishing … Read the full press release
Brussels, 29-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Timely flood alerts and real-time monitoring of flood emergencies can save lives and prevent damage to property, infrastructure and the environment. Imprints, WeSenseIt and UrbanFlood are just three examples of EU-funded projects that have developed unique forecasting and alert systems to warn … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Society, Technology
Tagged European Flood Awareness System, Imprints, Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN, UrbanFlood, WeSenseIt
Lousã, Coimbra, Portugal, 29-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — International Surrealism Now is a project by the surrealist painter Santiago Ribeiro, who has dedicated himself to promoting the surrealism of the 21st century, through exhibitions worldwide. The “International Surrealism Now” began in … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Portugal, Society
Tagged 18th century Palacio da Lousã, Agim Meta, Ana Neamu, Andrew Baines, Anna Plavinskaya, artworks, Asier Guerrero Rico ( Dino ), Brigid Marlin, Daila Lupo, Dan Neamu, Daniel Hanequand, Daniele Gori, digital art, drawing, Edgar Invoker, Egill Eibsen, Erik Heyninck, Ettore Aldo Del Vigo, Farhad Jafari, France Garrido, Francisco Urbano, Gromyko Semper, Héctor Pineda, Hugues Gillet, International Surrealism Now, Isabel Meyrelles, Keith Wigdor, Leo Plaw, Liba WS, Lubomír Štícha, Ludgero Rolo, Lv Shang, Maciej Hoffman, Magi Calhoun, Maria Aristova, Martina Hoffman, Mehriban Efendi, Naiker Roman, Nazareno Stanislau, Octavian Florescu, Oleg korolev, Olga Spiegel, Otto Rapp, painting, Palacio da Lousã, Paula Rosa, Pedro Diaz Cartes, photography, Rudolf Boelee, Santiago Ribeiro, sculpture, Sergey Tyukanov, Shahla Rosa, Shan Zhulan, Shoji Tanaka, Sio Shisio, Slavko Krunic, Sônia Mena Barreto, Steve Smith, Surrealist painter, Svetlana Kislyachenko, Tatomir Pitariu, Ton Haring, Victor Lages, Vu Huyen Thuong, Yamal Din, Yuri Tsvetaev, Zoran Velimanovic
Berlin Group within TARGET Project at Freie Universität Berlin Presents Findings / Researchers Evaluated 126 Attacks Worldwide BERLIN, 28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the TARGET project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, researchers at Freie Universität … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Germany, Society
Tagged Conflicts with teachers seemed to be decisive factor in the school shooting cases, Dr. Rebecca Bondü, Dr. Vincenz Leuschner, Freie Universität Berlin, Friederike Sommer, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Prof. Dr. Herbert Scheithauer, TARGET project, TARGET research
Children are not harmed by being brought into existence even if they suffer severe genetic disease – according to a new report from the University of East Anglia. Norwich, UK, 28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The ethics around reproductive technology are discussed in … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged BioNews, Dr Anna Smajdor., medical ethics, University of East Anglia
Over-confident people can fool others into believing they are more talented than they actually are, a study has found. Newcastle, UK, 28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — These ‘self-deceived’ individuals could be more likely to get promotions and reach influential positions in banks and … Read the full press release
Homes near Beaconsfield High School in Buckinghamshire have the largest premium of £483,031 (154%) compared to the average house price in neighbouring areas. To live close to one of the top 30 state schools in England, parents pay an average … Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A study from the University of Liverpool has recommended investing in dog owner education and facilities as a strategy to target physical inactivity and problems such as obesity in both people and their pets. In a review … Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the University of Liverpool have demonstrated the effectiveness of a fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less food. Hunger is a major barrier to successful weight control and consumers need … Read the full press release
Researchers from UCL have demonstrated how an interplay between nutrition, metabolism and immunity is involved in the process of ageing. LONDON, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The two new studies, supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), could help … Read the full press release
The percentage of households falling below society’s minimum standard of living has increased from 14 per cent to 33 per cent over the last 30 years, despite the size of the economy doubling. This is one of the stark findings … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Child poverty, Heriot-Watt University, poverty, Professor David Gordon, Queen's University Belfast, Research Agency, the National Centre for Social Research and Northern Ireland Statistics, the Open University, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Glasgow, University of Oxford, University of York
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Les religions sont-elles toutes les mêmes quant à la promotion de l’amour et de la compassion ou quant à l’intensification des préjugés et de la discrimination des exo-groupes religieux, ethniques et moraux ? Est-ce que … Read the full press release
Unemployment is main concern in most of the countries Nuremberg, Germany, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — According to a global study on the challenges of the nations, conducted by GfK Verein, unemployment leads the list of concerns with 30 percent, followed by concerns about … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Marketing, Society
Tagged GfK, GfK Verein, Jan Saeger
Nottingham, UK, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Research published today (14 Aug 2014) shows that the New Medicine Service (NMS), an innovative medicines advice service for patients, could improve patients’ lives and save scarce NHS resources. A randomised controlled trial showed that 10 weeks after … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Antony Chuter, Gary Warner, NHS resources, Professor Rachel Elliott, University of Nottingham
Copenhagen, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With new advanced techniques developed by the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics at the University of Copenhagen it is possible to study cells in greater detail than ever before. The findings have just been published in the Journal … Read the full press release
Copenhagen, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During the past two decades, 64 % of the Earth’s land-based area has experienced an increase in human pressure, shows a new map. It is part of a research study that also reveals agriculture and human … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Denmark, Education, Science, Society
Tagged Jonas Geldmann, Neil Burgess, University of Copenhagen
Tallinn, Estonia, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Data from Statistics Estonia show that the number of employed fell by 1.2% year on year in the second quarter of 2014. A low rate of participation in the labour force meant that the unemployment rate … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Estonia, Financial, Society
Tagged Eesti Pank, Labour market statistics, Orsolya Soosaar
Utrecht, the Netherlands, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On 13 May a seminar was organized by the Criminal Justice Platform Europe. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Justice of Catalonia at the Centre for Legal Studies in Barcelona. At the seminar … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Law, Management, Netherlands, Society
Tagged Criminal Justice Platform Europe, Gerry McNally, Jan Bouman, Katrien Lauwaert
EDINBURGH, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Andrew Sim, Executive Director for Samaritans in Scotland, on the 2013 suicide statistics said: “The downward trend in the rate of suicide in Scotland over the last ten years is welcome news. It is testament to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Management, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Sim, Samaritans, Scotland, Scottish 2013 suicide figures
Enjoy all 7 Sky Sports channels for 7 days for just £10.99 LONDON, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NOW TV is this week launching a brand new weekly pass for sports fans looking to watch even more of the best live sporting action … Read the full press release
Posted in Entertainment, Media, Society, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Gidon Katz, NOW TV, Sky Sports channels
LONDON, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Sky Sports will this weekend celebrate the 200th live England Test match to be screened by the broadcaster. The landmark moment in televised cricket will be recognised by an on-pitch presentation by … Read the full press release
Latest 4GEE Media Living Index shows 4G is improving work life balance – 13% of customers say they have one hour’s extra leisure time as a result of being more productive using superfast mobile internet Over three quarters (77%) of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 4G improves, 4GEE Mobile Living Index, Ed Vaizey, EE, Olaf Swantee
LONDON, 11-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — An increased risk of emergency operative delivery is linked with increasing maternal age, suggests a new study published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The study used a sample of 169,583 low risk, … Read the full press release
London, 8-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The use of contactless cards to make payments has continued to gain monthly momentum in the UK, according to figures released by Visa Europe today. Consumers made almost 20 million (19.7 million) contactless transactions across the UK in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
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