Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Schroders plc reduced shareholding in Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S

HELLERUP, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — According to section 29 of the Danish Securities Trading Act, it is hereby informed that Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S has received an announcement from Schroders plc stating that Schroders plc has reduced their shareholding in Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN … Read the full press release

1,600 visitors to attend University of Bristol’s first institution-wide postgraduate open day

Over 1,600 visitors are booked to attend the University of Bristol’s first institution-wide postgraduate open day on Wednesday [23 November]. BRISTOL, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — It’s an opportunity to learn about the full range of courses and opportunities on offer for … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) form joint centre for mechanical energy storage technologies

BIRMINGHAM, 18-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Birmingham has signed an agreement with the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics (IET) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to form a joint centre for mechanical energy storage technologies. The agreement marks the start of … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham and Sports Authority of India (SAI) to help improve the sporting performance of India’s athletes

BIRMINGHAM, 18-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —The University of Birmingham and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) have signed a new agreement to work together and help improve the sporting performance of India’s athletes. Sports experts at Birmingham will work with SAI … Read the full press release

University of Dundee students and Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings to raise awareness of mouth cancer

DUNDEE, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Dental students from the University of Dundee have teamed up with Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings and oral health experts in a bid to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Hastings, patron of the charity Let’s Talk … Read the full press release

University of Dundee student Kieran Baxter won 2016 Arts and Humanities Research Council ‘Research in Film Awards’ Doctoral Award

DUNDEE, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design PhD student Kieran Baxter has won an award for his stunning visual reinterpretation of two prehistoric Angus hill forts. ‘The Caterthuns’ won Kieran the 2016 Arts and Humanities … Read the full press release

The University of Dundee is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner

DUNDEE, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Dundee announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorationswinner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The project will enable a unique collaboration bringing together expertise at Dundee in … Read the full press release

Ricoh launches TotalFlow Supervisor mobile app for European print service providers

LONDON, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has launched the TotalFlow Supervisor mobile app to provide European print service providers with an up-to the minute status report on their digital print engines – no matter the make or model. The free to … Read the full press release

Ricoh announced six new TotalFlow suites to help print service providers

LONDON, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has announced six new TotalFlow suites designed to help print service providers choose the best software solutions to improve end-to-end operation. The handpicked collection of complementary solutions supports key production areas. TotalFlow Marketing Suite supports … Read the full press release

Ricoh unveils Neon Yellow toner in Europe for highly creative, eye-catching value-added print

LONDON, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has launched Neon Yellow toner in Europe, allowing print service providers to produce highly creative, eye-catching value-added print. The Neon Yellow toner has been developed for the fifth colour station on the Ricoh Pro™ C7100X … Read the full press release

Ricoh adds two robust, heavy-duty booklet makers to its range of recommended finishing solutions

LONDON, 16-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has expanded its range of recommended finishing solutions to help print service providers streamline the cost efficient delivery of print. The Duplo DBM 350 and Duplo DBM 600 booklet makers have been added to provide … Read the full press release

Skanska, Aecom, Colas Rail and Mott MacDonald to design and construct rail network in the South of England

STOCKHOLM, 15-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has, in alliance with Aecom, Colas Rail and Mott MacDonald, been awarded a contract by Network Rail to design and construct the Waterloo and South West Upgrade on the South West Trains network in the … Read the full press release

Ocean Yield ASA to deliver 38,000 cbm liquefied ethylene gas carrier to Hartmann Group/SABIC Petrochemicals B.V.

LYSAKER, Norway, 15-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ocean Yield ASA is pleased to announce the delivery of the 38,000 cbm liquefied ethylene gas carrier “Gaschem Beluga” from Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering, China. The vessel is the first of two sister vessels to be delivered, … Read the full press release

Study: 4 per cent of cattle slaughtered in abattoirs in England had injection site lesions in the carcasses

NOTTINGHAM, 15-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new investigation into how meat can be damaged by farm injections has found that 4 per cent of cattle slaughtered in abattoirs in England had injection site lesions in the carcasses. The study by … Read the full press release

CBI report: UK universities’ growing range of links with China key asset for deepening UK-China relations

As the UK shapes its economic role in the world following the EU referendum, cementing our position will be more crucial than ever.  LONDON, 14-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — China’s increasing research and economic significance, and the UK’s world-leading universities, with their … Read the full press release

Pearson to invest in Jakarta-based higher ed technology startup HarukaEdu

$2.2M Funding Enables HarukaEdu to Scale Online Degree Programs LONDON, 14-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Pearson, the world’s leading education company, today announces the latest investment made through the Pearson Affordable Learning Fund, (PALF). It is investing in HarukaEdu, a Jakarta-based startup … Read the full press release

Cloud hosting and colocation firm UKFast to appoint Clare Guerin as Group Management Accountant

MANCHESTER, 14-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Manchester cloud hosting and colocation firm UKFast today announces the appointment of Clare Guerin as Group Management Accountant, filling a new role created to oversee the up and coming brands of the UKFast group of companies. … Read the full press release

Andy Slater appointed Business Director for Metro and Light Rail at Amey

OXFORD, 10-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey announced today that it is has bolstered its Rail Team following the appointment Andy Slater as Business Director for Metro and Light Rail. Formerly the Director of International Rolling Stock for Eurostar, Andy took up … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto suspends Energy & Minerals chief executive Alan Davies over Simandou project investigation

LONDON, 09-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 29 August 2016, Rio Tinto became aware of email correspondence from 2011 relating to contractual payments totalling US$10.5 million made to a consultant providing advisory services on the Simandou project in Guinea. The company launched … Read the full press release

Europeana Music launches with more than 250,000 unique cultural items for music professionals, academics and enthusiasts

Europeana Music, an exciting new web resource, launches officially on 4 November 2016. It brings together unique music content — from some of Mozart’s earliest recordings to Smashing Pumpkin concerts — from sound archives and other heritage institutions across Europe. … Read the full press release