Specific types of sport and exercise seem to be associated with differing risk levels OXFORD, 30-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In terms of exercise, swimming, racquet sports, and aerobics seem to be associated with the best odds of staving off death … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged aerobics, racquet sports, RESEARCH, staving off death, swimming, University of Oxford
OXFORD, 30-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Men in the 17th century believed they were outnumbered by women despite a lack of evidence for this claim, new research has revealed. Dr Margaret Pelling, a historian at Oxford University, looked at books, pamphlets and … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Eni has agreed to sell to BP a 10% participating interest in the Shorouk Concession, offshore Egypt, where the supergiant gas field Zohr is located. The deal was struck for 375 million USD and a 150 million USD pro-quota reimbursement … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Investment, Italy, United Kingdom
Tagged BP, Eni, supergiant gas field, Zohr
LEEDS, 29-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A tool that uses computer gaming to simulate field trips has won a prestigious Times Higher Education award. Students on courses with a Geology element can use the tool developed by the Virtual Landscapes team at … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 29-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the University of Southampton have engineered cells with a ‘built-in genetic circuit’ that produces a molecule that inhibits the ability of tumours to survive and grow in their low oxygen environment. The genetic circuit … Read the full press release
LONDON, 28-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — G4S Australia & New Zealand is proud to announce that it is now a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. G4S Australia & New Zealand is proud to announce that it is now a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. … Read the full press release
LONDON, 28-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ambitious plans to boost IT literacy in Kenya by supplying thousands of primary schools with brand-new laptops are being supported by G4S. The Kenyan government has pledged to provide 22,000 schools across 47 counties with the … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Non Profit, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged G4S, Geoffrey Mwove, Joe Mucheru, primary schools Kenya, William Ruto
Together with US based RG Vanderweil Engineers, Ramboll will conduct a low carbon energy supply study for the city of Cambridge and strengthen the ties to the US mark COPENHAGEN, 28-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The City of Cambridge located north … Read the full press release
Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have been made by dissolving layered materials in liquids, according to new UCL-led research. The liquids can be used to apply the 2D nanomaterials over large areas and at low costs, enabling a variety of important future … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Management, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged 2D nanomaterials, Dr Chris Howard, Dr Patrick Cullen, UCL, University College London
LIVERPOOL, 25-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A highly successful University scheme to train “high flyers” who are likely to become future leaders in academia and industry has been renewed by the Medical Research Council (MRC). The North West England MRC Clinical Research … Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, 25-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University’s Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) has announced a number of new appointments who will deliver its academic programme. The £68 million facility, due to open in 2017, will revolutionise materials chemistry research and development by … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Management, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Anna Slater, Dr Colin Crick, Dr Esther Garcia, Dr Liam O’Brien, Dr Lucy Clark, Dr Matthew Dyer, Dr Samantha Chong, Dr Vitaliy Kurlin, Materials Innovation Factory, MIF, Professor Alessandro Troisi, Professor Ronan McGrath, University of Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, 25-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A pioneering University of Liverpool research team have published a study that identifies the mechanism in the human body that causes resistance of pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy. Pancreatic cancer is one of the leading … Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a blueprint for controlling the packing of porous molecules into pre-designed structures, such as 1-D nanotubes and 3-D networks. Such control over the solid state structure of materials … Read the full press release
Electricity has been generated for the first time from the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm. The wind farm will help the LEGO Group reach its goal of balancing its energy consumption with production of renewable energy by 2020. BILLUND, … Read the full press release
COVENTRY, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — To celebrate Coventry’s bid for the City of Culture in 2017 Dr Emma Parfitt, Sociology Researcher at the University of Warwick and Fargo village are bringing 17 artists and academics together for an exhibition of local … Read the full press release
WMG working to make vehicles more fuel efficient and cheaper with electrical systems Construction vehicles waste fuel by remaining on full power whilst idle New WMG technology can predict when machinery needs full or low power COVENTRY, UK, 24-Nov-2016 — … Read the full press release
The UK Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) expressed appreciation for the milestone First of 25 Royal Navy AW101 Merlin helicopter upgrades completed as part of the UK MoD Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MSLP) contract awarded in January 2014 Delivery of … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Italy, United Kingdom
Tagged AW101 Merlin Mk4, First AgustaWestland, Kieran O’Brien, southwest England
WALES, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Welsh Water has completed work on a project worth almost £1 million which will boost the performance of Hereford’s wastewater system. The £950,000 project work by the not-for-profit water company saw parts of the network in … Read the full press release
People and Planet league table shows rise of 64 places for Leicester LEICESTER, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Leicester has increased its position in a league table of UK universities’ environmental and ethical performance, for the first time achieving a … Read the full press release
Students from the INTREPID Forensics programme showcase their work in Lyon, France LEICESTER, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PhD students from the University of Leicester have presented their forensic science research at an international conference in France. Students from the INTREPID Forensics … Read the full press release
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