Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Inmarsat study: agritech businesses help food producers meet import requirements through the use of IoT

The use of IoT for environmental monitoring is helping businesses meet import requirements in more countries than ever LONDON, 07-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A new Internet of Things (IoT) research study from Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress recognised with Seatrade Award 2017 for Digital Technology

LONDON, 07-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Fleet Xpress service from Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L) has secured the prestigious Seatrade Award 2017 for Digital Technology, one of the maritime industry’s leading honours, which recognises technical innovation. Given to acknowledge the most significant contribution … Read the full press release

Police Body Cameras by X-Surveillance

Police Body Camera and Push-To-Talk in one by X-Surveillance The Hague, Netherlands, 07-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Body Cameras will be an indispensable device to encourage and enforce better practices by police forces in addition to increasing accountability for all who … Read the full press release

Loughborough’s Professor Vicky Tolfrey will be presented with the 2017 IPC Paralympic Scientific Award at the VISTA Conference

LEICESTERSHIRE, 06-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough’s Professor Vicky Tolfrey is to receive one of the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) top awards in recognition of her commitment to para athlete research. For nearly two decades Professor Tolfrey, Director of the University’s Peter Harrison Centre … Read the full press release

Study to explore the effects of “institutional homophobia” within the £100 billion British industry

LEICESTERSHIRE, 06-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A study involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees working in construction aims to explore the effects of “institutional homophobia” within the £100 billion British industry. The two-year project will involve interviews with LGBT workers, as … Read the full press release

Loughborough University: daily movement programme has the potential to boost children’s chances in the classroom

LEICESTERSHIRE, 06-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a daily movement programme can improve children’s physical development levels and has the potential to boost their chances in the classroom, researchers from Loughborough University have found. Academics from the University’s School of Sport, Exercise and … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction finalist at the Construction Enquirer Awards 2017 in two categories

Cast Your Vote HILLSBOROUGH, 06-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Construction has been selected as a finalist at the Construction Enquirer Awards 2017 in two categories: ‘Best Contractor to Work With (Over £250m Turnover)’ and ‘Best Contractor to Work For (Over £250m … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Facilities Management to provide hard facilities management at the Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

HILLSBOROUGH, 06-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Facilities Management appointed to five-year contract at Liverpool John Moores University. GRAHAM Facilities Management (GRAHAM FM) continues to increase its market share in the higher education sector after winning a major five-year contract to provide … Read the full press release

Pentland: The 32nd edition of New Designers exhibition brings together 3,000 promising graduate talents

LONDON, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The New Designers exhibition brings together 3,000 promising graduate talents across the whole creative spectrum to celebrate and recognise and the next generation of graduate designers . As we Enter the 32nd edition, Pentland Brands will … Read the full press release

Interoute named Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Hybrid Cloud Hosting, Europe

LONDON, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Interoute has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Hybrid Cloud Hosting, Europe,1 for the fourth consecutive year. The annual report provides businesses with an impartial evaluation of vendors’ strengths and capabilities. Interoute continues to … Read the full press release

Cabinet Secretary Lesley Griffiths welcomed news that British Gas has already installed around 18,000 smart meters across Wales

WINDSOR, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, attended an Energy Innovation Showcase event at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay today (4 July) to help encourage Welsh businesses to embrace the disruptive technologies transforming … Read the full press release

Covestro: Glasgow School of Art student wins annual Design Innovation in Plastics Award for its children travel product

LEVERKUSEN, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A university student’s product to keep bored children engaged and happy on travel journeys has scooped top prize in the annual Design Innovation in Plastics competition, headline sponsored by Covestro. The competition, which is organised … Read the full press release

Open source digital platform to build digital twins of real ships

Rolls-Royce, The Norwegian University of Technology Science (NTNU), research organisation SINTEF Ocean, and classification society DNV GL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of creating an open source digital platform for use in the development of … Read the full press release

Andrew Mainwaring and Andrew Priest promoted to partners at Inflexion

LONDON, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Inflexion is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Mainwaring and Andrew Priest to Partner with immediate effect. A further five promotions also took place across the team. Andrew Mainwaring is a Partner within Inflexion’s Enterprise Fund team. The Fund … Read the full press release

University of Exeter: team used superconducting circuits to bring the “Maxwell’s Demon” to life

EXETER, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Pioneering research offers a fascinating view into the inner workings of the mind of ‘Maxwell’s Demon’, a famous thought experiment in physics. An international research team, including Dr Janet Anders from the University of Exeter, have used superconducting … Read the full press release

University of Exeter: Dr Kyle Wedgwood and Dr Eder Zavala with fellowships from the Medical Research Council (MRC)

EXETER, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Prestigious fellowships from the Medical Research Council (MRC) will help nurture the next generation of research excellence at the University of Exeter. Dr Kyle Wedgwood, a mathematician from the Centre for Biomedical Modelling and Analysis, and Dr Eder … Read the full press release

Peter Coleman appointed Financial Planning and Strategy Director at Prudential Financial Planning

LONDON, 04-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential Financial Planning announces today the appointment of Peter Coleman to its executive management team as Financial Planning and Strategy Director. Peter, latterly CFO at life and protection specialist Lifesearch, will have responsibility for developing and … Read the full press release

The new Flying Spur Design Series by Mulliner: Only 100 examples of this exclusive limited edition will be produced

Design Series takes inspiration from the finest details: the flash of colour on a suit lining, or the vibrant stitching on a leather saddle Sumptuous Mulliner interior features a rich palette of Designer’s Choice colour splits Exquisite interior materials include … Read the full press release

Prudential: World Bank Group’s IFC to raise $500 million Eastspring Investments for infrastructure projects in emerging markets

Hong Kong SAR, China, 04-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today signed an agreement with Eastspring Investments, the Asian asset management business of Prudential plc, to raise $500 million for an innovative IFC program that … Read the full press release

Pierre Philippot becomes Managing Director for France at Logicor

LONDON, 04-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Logicor, a leading owner and operator of modern logistics facilities in Europe, announces the appointment of Pierre Philippot as Managing Director, France. Mr Philippot joined Logicor in September 2016, as Director, Customer Solutions. Prior to … Read the full press release