Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

350 Chinese students from University of Bristol celebrated their graduation in Beijing

A flavour of Bristol was recreated in Beijing as almost 350 Chinese students who studied at the University of Bristol celebrated their graduation. BRISTOL, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In front of a backdrop of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, new alumni … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Global Research special report identifies the three biggest risks and three most likely opportunities in the global economy

LONDON, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — While there are clearly risks, the seismic events the world economy endured over four years – a doubling in oil prices, a major financial crisis, the worst recession since WW2 and the euro crisis – … Read the full press release

Jeanette Winterson and University of Liverpool’s Professor Janet Beer to launch new research group focused on understanding mental health

LIVERPOOL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Novelist and broadcaster, Jeanette Winterson, will join the University of Liverpool’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Janet Beer, at a public event to launch a new research group dedicated to exploring the social, cultural, and personal dimensions of … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool researchers: Recidivism rates amongst Victorian young criminals were significantly lower than today

LIVERPOOL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Recidivism rates amongst Victorian young offenders were significantly lower than today, revealing the value of providing “skills and stability”, say University of Liverpool researchers. The After Care project, conducted by Department of Sociology, Social Policy … Read the full press release

UCL and University of Bristol research: Men donate competitively when the fundraiser is an attractive woman

LONDON, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Men give more money through fundraising websites after seeing that other men have donated large amounts and when the fundraiser is an attractive woman, according to new UCL and University of Bristol research. The scientists say … Read the full press release

Equipped with Bridgestone Battlax V02 racing tyres Saroléa’s new SP7 all-electric superbike sets sights on the Isle of Man TT Zero race this June

BRUSSELS, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Saroléa pulled the wraps off its new 2015 SP7 all-electric superbike in Brussels on Easter Sunday, revealing a slimmer, lighter machine than the “black beauty” that resurrected the Belgian motorcycle constructor in 2014. Equipped with … Read the full press release

Leading Mac App Developer Macphun Releases Revolutionary New App: Noiseless

Powerful software enables users to remove grain (noise) with one-click technology SAN DIEGO, CA, United States, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Macphun, a leading photography software developer with over 25 million users, today launched their latest app, Noiseless. Using newly developed … Read the full press release

University of Southampton developed new drug with the potential to reverse resistance to immunotherapy

A new drug with the potential to reverse resistance to immunotherapy has been developed by scientists at the University of Southampton. It has shown great promise in pre-clinical models and will be available to patients with certain leukaemias and non-Hodgkin … Read the full press release

University of Southampton scientists: higher muscle mass strongly linked with healthier bone development in children

Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown that higher muscle mass is strongly linked with healthier bone development in children. SOUTHAMPTON, 15-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers also found no relationship between fat mass and bone development, indicating it is not … Read the full press release

Wood Group PSN won new five year contract from EnQuest to provide services to Thistle, Heather and Northern Producer offshore assets in the North Sea

ABERDEEN, 15-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group PSN has been awarded a new five year contract from EnQuest to provide engineering, design, construction, procurement and commissioning services to the Thistle, Heather and Northern Producer offshore assets in the North Sea. … Read the full press release

University of Aberdeen’s May Festival will return from May 29 to 31, 2015

Tickets have been released today (Monday April 13) for a popular festival which will enable audiences of all ages to experience the joy and inspiration of books, music, film, science, food, history, nature, sport and more in the glorious setting … Read the full press release

Cebr forecast revision: average UK house prices will grow by 1.5% in 2015

New Cebr forecasts show UK house prices will grow by 1.5% in 2015, an upward revision from our January expectations of a 0.6% decline in prices. The impact of December’s stamp duty changes has been felt sooner than expected, with … Read the full press release

The British Safety Council announced the names of the International Safety Award winning organisations shortlisted for the sector awards

LONDON, 13-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The British Safety Council has today announced the names of the International Safety Award winning organisations shortlisted for the sector awards. The winners of 11 sector awards will be announced by Lynda Armstrong OBE, Chair … Read the full press release

University of Sussex’s Final-year Product Design students to display innovative and eco‑friendly creations at their degree show, 14-17 April

BRIGHTON, 13-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Final-year Product Design students at the University of Sussex will be displaying a range of innovative and eco‑friendly creations at their degree show next week (14-17 April). Exhibits at the Design Show will include a … Read the full press release

EBRD and Confederation of Indian Industry sign MoU to facilitate co-financing opportunities

LONDON, 9-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has teamed up with a leading Indian industry group in order to increase joint investments between the EBRD and Indian corporations in regions where the development bank … Read the full press release

EURid to attend The Business Startup Show in London on 13 and 14 May 2015 at ExCeL London

Brussels, 9-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EURid will attend The Business Startup Show in London on 13 and 14 May 2015. The two day event, which will be held at ExCeL London, welcomes more than 25,000 businesses from a cross-section of industries … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool: Uruguayan artist Brian Mackern’s creations will be disseminated on social media throughout April part of Latin American Cyberculture Project

LIVERPOOL, 8-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Images created by Uruguayan artist, Brian Mackern, during a residency in Liverpool will be disseminated on social media throughout April in the next stage of a Latin American Cyberculture Project. Brian said that his work, … Read the full press release

Maris Interiors LLP completes office design & relocation project for MSD in London

LONDON, 7-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Maris Interiors LLP has completed an office design & relocation project for MSD in London. This project is at the new office space at 2 Pancras Square in London. Merck, Sharp & Dohme appointed Maris … Read the full press release

GSK further strengthens and expands its vaccines presence in US by establishing new global centre for vaccines R&D in Rockville, Maryland

New hub based in Rockville, MD expands GSK’s global vaccines R&D footprint London and Philadelphia, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GSK announced today it is further strengthening and expanding its vaccines presence in the US by establishing a new global centre … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank contributes EUR 190M for Scottish railway network as part of syndicated financing together with SMBC Leasing and Finance Inc. and RBS/Lombard

Syndicate financing together with SMBC und RBS/Lombard 70 new electric multiple units for key route between Glasgow and Edinburgh Promoting environmentally friendly rail transport Contributing to expansion of European transport infrastructure FRANKFURT, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW IPEX-Bank has provided structured … Read the full press release