Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

The European Commission granted €1.5M for research into eradicating cancer blood supply

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission awards its 50th European Industrial Doctorate (EID) research grant today. The €1.5 million grant is for research into new antibodies that will destroy a tumour’s blood vessels and eradicate the tumour. The so-called VAMPIRE project (‘Vascular … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom

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Strong indications of significant gas volumes in Tolmount field, Dana Petroleum has joint 50 percent stake with operator E.ON E&P

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Dana Petroleum welcomes the strong indication of significant volumes of gas in a field in the UK North Sea following the drilling of an appraisal well. 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dana has a joint 50 per cent stake in the Tolmount … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, United Kingdom

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Insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln appointed Satoshi Naganuma as Active Underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kiln, the specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group, has appointed Satoshi Naganuma as Active Underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880, with effect from Monday 12 August. Satoshi, whose career in the insurance industry spans 20 years, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Management, United Kingdom

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University of Southampton Dr Karen Ruebens’ examination of stone tools and handaxe designs from 80 Neanderthal sites indicated distinct Neanderthal cultures

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A study by a postgraduate researcher at the University of Southampton has found that Neanderthals were more culturally complex than previously acknowledged. Two cultural traditions existed among Neanderthals living in what is now northern Europe between 115,000 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Education, France, Germany, Netherlands, Science, United Kingdom

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South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance and Department for Transport unveiled plans to deliver transformational capacity increase on one of Europe’s busiest rail networks

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Proposals targeting 15% capacity increase by 2019 Work starts to procure more than 135 extra carriages for suburban routes Infrastructure investment to help drive reliability improvements 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Plans are being developed to deliver a transformational capacity  increase on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Wood Group PSN announced it retained its contract with Dana Petroleum for integrated support services in the North Sea

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) has retained its contract with Dana Petroleum for integrated support services (ISC) in the North Sea, marking more than 14 years of continuous service as prime contractor on the Triton FPSO. The contract … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, United Kingdom

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Innovative smartcard ticketing system StagecoachSmart introduced on Supertram network in Sheffield

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Smarter ticketing scheme to make it easier for passengers to buy and use tram tickets Integrated smart travel now available on Stagecoach bus and tram services New Megarider Xtra ticket offers hassle-free automatic monthly payments 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Supertram passengers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Leading secure outsourcing group G4S signed with Global Choice to improve and speed up the check-in process for airport and airline passengers

Posted on 16, August 2013 by

G4S has signed a new partnership with Global Choice, which will improve and speed up the check-in process for passengers 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The agreement will also introduce passenger handling backup systems for airlines and enable G4S to take on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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G4S head of HR Colin Minto discusses global recruiting challenges for one of the world’s largest private employers with HR Review magazine

Posted on 16, August 2013 by

With 620,000 employees who work in over 125 countries,in sometimes challenging environments, making sure we have the right people for the job is crucial 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — G4S’ Global Head of Resourcing recently talked to HR Review magazine about the challenges of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Media, Security & Safety, United Kingdom

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University of Bath to receive GBP 65M from EIB to build new academic buildings and student residences

Posted on 16, August 2013 by

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide GBP 65m to fund new academic buildings and student residences, as well as a significant programme to refurbish teaching and research facilities at the University of Bath. This long-term … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Education, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

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The excellent teaching and high quality student experience at 1994 Group universities confirmed in National Student Survey

Posted on 15, August 2013 by

15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The excellent teaching and high quality student experience at 1994 Group universities has been confirmed in the National Student Survey, with the Group’s members achieving an average of 90% student satisfaction—making them the highest performing group of … Read the full press release →

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University of Cambridge, University of Sheffield and University College London researchers link genetic mutations to Parkinson’s disease

Posted on 15, August 2013 by

15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers have discovered how genetic mutations linked to Parkinson’s disease might play a key role in the death of brain cells, potentially paving the way for the development of more effective drug treatments. In the new study, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom

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University of Liverpool researchers and Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group awarded £9M to tackle health inequalities and chronic disease interventions

Posted on 15, August 2013 by

The collaboration will address issues of health inequalities through improvements in public health and chronic disease interventions 15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the University of Liverpool in partnership with the Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have been awarded £9 million, as part … Read the full press release →

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University of Warwick 3D printing created translucent 3D plastinations using Leonardo Da Vinci’s original drawings of the human anatomy

Posted on 15, August 2013 by

15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) has been wowed this month by the ‘Leonardo da Vinci: Mechanics of Man’ exhibition; and 3D printing from the University of Warwick has created one of the big talking points. Collaborative work … Read the full press release →

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Arla Foods UK announced its new one billion litre fresh milk processing facility at Arla Foods Aylesbury Dairy is nearing completion

Posted on 13, August 2013 by

With Arla’s one billion litre fresh milk processing facility at the Arla Foods Aylesbury Dairy nearing completion, Arla Foods UK plan to close the dairy and distribution facility at Ashby-de-la-Zouch and transfer volume to the new dairy in Aylesbury. 13-8-2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Food & Beverage, United Kingdom

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ZEISS launched next generation EVO series for material and life science applications at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2013 Meeting in Indianapolis

Posted on 13, August 2013 by

Advances to the Scanning Electron Microscope ZEISS EVO presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2013 Meeting   CAMBRIDGE/UK, JENA/Germany, 13-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Today at M&M 2013, Indianapolis, ZEISS launches the next generation EVO series for material and life science applications. Customer productivity and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

University of Leicester health research led by Professor Kamlesh Khunti received £28.4M funding to speed up impact for patients across East Midlands

Posted on 12, August 2013 by

12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Research led by University of Leicester health expert aims to speed up impact for patients across the region Issued by Nottinghamshire Heathcare NHS Trust on 9 August 2013 A collaboration between the NHS and universities across the … Read the full press release →

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Arriva UK Trains selected National Champion and will represent UK in the prestigious 2013/2014 European Business Awards (EBAs)

Posted on 12, August 2013 by

12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Arriva UK Trains has been selected as a National Champion and will represent the UK in the prestigious 2013/2014 European Business Awards (EBAs). The business, which is responsible for overseeing Arriva group’s eight UK rail businesses*, beat … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School study finds liver-disease patients who stop drinking are almost three times likely to survive after they leave hospital

Posted on 8, August 2013 by

08-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Liver-disease patients are dying because of poor alcohol relapse rates after they leave hospital, according to a Brighton and Sussex Medical School study published today (Wednesday 24 July 2013). Patients who do manage to stop drinking, however, … Read the full press release →

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University of Bristol’s Dr Orly Razgour and Bat Conservation Trust say the grey long-eared bat should be afforded ‘UK Priority Species’ status as only 1,000 of them remain in the UK

Posted on 6, August 2013 by

06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The grey long-eared bat should be afforded ‘UK Priority Species’ status, according to Dr Orly Razgour of the University of Bristol and colleagues in their newly published conservation management plan for the species. The plan, entitled Conserving grey … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Environment, Science, Society, United Kingdom

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