Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

University of Leicester: Joe Orton tribute wins ‘Best Wildcard’ award at the 2018 Saboteur Awards

A night of accolades for Leicester’s indie arts scene at this year’s Saboteur Awards LEICESTER, 23-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — It was a night of recognition for the arts in Leicester at the 2018 Saboteur Awards. The Saboteur Awards, which are … Read the full press release

University of Leicester historian Professor Roey Sweet appointed Director of Partnerships and Engagement by The Arts and Humanities Research Council

Leicester historian to assume role with research council LEICESTER, 23-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Arts and Humanities Research Council has today (Wednesday, March 21) announced the appointment of Professor Roey Sweet to the position of Director of Partnerships and Engagement. In this … Read the full press release

Ericsson selected by EE to deliver a next-generation customer experience management system

EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of the BT Group, has selected Ericsson Expert Analytics as its next-generation customer experience management (CEM) system The solution is aimed at improving EE subscriber satisfaction, net promoter score, propensity to call … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham data science experts partner with Chengdu’s West China Hospital to improve understanding of the aetiology of diseases

University of Birmingham data science experts today signed an agreement to join forces with one of China’s best and biggest hospitals to gather, organise and analyse patient information under related laws and regulations from both countries and help improve healthcare … Read the full press release

University of Dundee announces designer and founder of startup ‘#upfront’ Lauren Currie OBE as the latest Saturday Series guest speaker

DUNDEE, 22-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Transforming stage fright into a force for good can help to challenge patriarchal attitudes in society, a leading entrepreneur claims. Lauren Currie OBE is inviting members of the public to join her on stage when she … Read the full press release

Univerisity of Dundee: Degree Show project features gender-neutral fashion that explore gender politics and sexual identity

DUNDEE, 22-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Gender-neutral fashion and clothes that explore gender politics and sexual identity feature heavily in the Textile Design exhibition at this year’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Architecture Degree Show. Issues of gender and … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews scientists win Life Sciences Award for a breakthrough that could help the fight against antibiotic resistance

Fife, Scotland, 21-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Medical scientists at the University of St Andrews have won a prestigious award for a breakthrough that could help the fight against antibiotic resistance. The Orbital Diagnostics team at St Andrews won the Innovation Award … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham Malaysia researchers discovered new natural compounds from a local fig plant that could lead to improved treatment for resistant hypertension

NOTTINGHAM, 21-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers have discovered new natural compounds in a fig plant species native to Malaysia that could lead to improved treatment for resistant hypertension. Dr Kuan Hon Lim and his team from the University of Nottingham Malaysia have isolated a new class of natural compounds from a local fig plant species that induce vasodilation in aorta tissue, … Read the full press release

Amey recognised by the Energy & Utility Skills for its role in the Procurement Skills Accord Project

OXFORD, 18-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey has been recognised for its role in a partnership to invest in skills and training through procurement at a ceremony at the Crown Plaza in Birmingham. As a founding signatory of the Procurement Skills … Read the full press release

Amey Consulting: A14 Orwell Bridge Strategic Management and Studies project awarded certificate of excellence at the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards 2018

OXFORD, 18-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The A14 Orwell Bridge Strategic Management and Studies project has been awarded a certificate of excellence at the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards 2018. Awards are made for regional civil engineering projects in recognition of … Read the full press release

Tube modernisation: Thales conducts successful trials of new signalling system

LONDON, 18-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport for London (TfL) staff operated and maintained the brand-new Thales signalling system for the first time during a trial this weekend. The successful trial means customers can begin to benefit from the new signalling on … Read the full press release

McLaren Toronto crowned as top performer from McLaren’s global network of 86 retailers

Third edition of the awards recognizes business performance and outstanding customer service North America celebrates five retailers in McLaren’s top 12 Premier Club Woking, United Kingdom, 17-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren Toronto has been named McLaren Automotive’s Global Retailer of the … Read the full press release

McLaren Ascot crowned McLaren European Retailer of the Year 2017

The third edition of Awards recognise business performance and outstanding customer service Record year for UK retailer network with 23% increase in sales and 550 cars sold Woking, United Kingdom, 17-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren Ascot has been named McLaren Automotive … Read the full press release

McLaren Launches New Automotive app for smart phones

New McLaren Automotive app for smart phones now available The handiest way yet to learn about, share in and become part of the exciting world of McLaren Automotive News, videos, owners’ handbooks – plus booking of McLaren events Woking, United Kingdom, 17-May-2018 … Read the full press release

GlaxoSmithKline to present comprehensive portfolio of respiratory research and scientific innovation at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) conference

Brentford, United Kingdom, 17-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) will present extensive data from across its respiratory portfolio, pipeline and early phase research programmes at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) conference in San Diego, USA, 19-23 May 2018. Data presented … Read the full press release

Burberry to acquire luxury leather-goods business from CF&P

LONDON, 15-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Burberry today announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire a luxury leather-goods business from longstanding Italian partner CF&P. CF&P employees, including the team of expert craftsmen who have worked closely with Burberry for more … Read the full press release

Interoute launches new 100G routes between the UK and Europe

Multiple 100G services provide high-speed connectivity from the UK Midlands to European locations, circumventing London. LONDON, 14-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Interoute, the global cloud and network provider, has announced the launch of new 100G routes between the UK and Europe, enabling … Read the full press release

Wellcome supports rapid response to the new Ebola outbreak in Congo with initial fund of up to £2 million

LONDON, 14-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Wellcome is making an initial fund of up to £2 million available to support a rapid response to the new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The pledge comes after the DRC … Read the full press release

University of Exeter academic Professor Kevin Gaston named editor-in-chief of People and Nature, a new journal by the British Ecological Society

DEVON, UK, 14-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of Exeter academic will lead a new international journal published by the British Ecological Society (BES). Professor Kevin Gaston will be editor-in-chief of People and Nature, an open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed work from … Read the full press release

Launch of new research journals “European Journal of Sciences (EJS)®” & “European Journal of Social Sciences (EJSS)®”

Two new research journals published from the United Kingdom have been launched Tadworth, Surrey, United Kingdom, 11-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — After successful launch of Scientific European® (a popular science magazine) early this year, UK Education Consultancy Services Ltd announced the … Read the full press release