Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Largest study into poverty finds 33 per cent of the UK population suffers from multiple deprivation

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today 33 per cent of the UK population suffers from multiple deprivation — it was 14 per cent in 1983, and over 30 million people (almost half the population) are suffering some degree of financial insecurity. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Society, United Kingdom

Research into new modes of dwelling for an ageing population will go on display at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Photo opportunity: 8pm on Thursday, 4th April at Upper Level Gallery, Matthew Building 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The exhibition celebrates the recent work of FLEX, the Flexible Dwellings for Extended Living research project and will be on show at the Upper … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Education, Real Estate, Society, United Kingdom

Andrew Unitt appointed CFO at The University of Nottingham

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Andrew Unitt will bring with him extensive experience in the financial management of a variety of UK and international organisations when he takes charge of The University of Nottingham’s finances later this year. As the institution’s new … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Management, United Kingdom

EBRD loans €40m to Sofia Med, leading Bulgarian copper, titanium zinc and brass processor

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is helping Bulgarian metal-processing company Sofia Med sharpen its competitive edge by investing €40 million in production and energy efficiency improvements and long-term working capital financing. Sofia Med is part of Viohalco Group, one of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

GSK sets 23 forward-looking commitments to help measure future performance in its 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GSK has today published its corporate responsibility report, in which it reiterates its commitment to operate responsibly, openly and transparently and outlines advances made on this agenda during 2012. In the report, the company also sets out 23 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Up to 10 PhD places will be created at the University of Dundee following an award of more than £300,000 made by the EPSRC

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Up to 10 PhD places will be created at the University of Dundee following an award of more than £300,000 made by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The EPSRC is this year investing £84.2million … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Government, Science, United Kingdom

GlaxoSmithKline announced it has received complete response from FDA for candidate pandemic H5N1 adjuvanted influenza vaccine

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

London, 1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GlaxoSmithKline [NYSE:GSK] announced today that it has received a Complete Response letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the Biologics License Application (BLA) for its Pandemic Influenza A Virus Monovalent Adjuvanted candidate … Read the full press release →

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

Sir Andrew Witty, The new Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, visits the University’s Malaysia Campus

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The new Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, Sir Andrew Witty, has paid his first official visit to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC). This is the first time that Sir Andrew has visited UNMC, since he was … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Management, United Kingdom

Cassidian’s small TH1n terminal has won the International TETRA Awards for ‘Best TETRA Enterprise Product’

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

TH1n, the world’s smallest terminal provided by Cassidian, beat four other high-quality products nominated in the ‘Best TETRA Enterprise Product’ category. The International TETRA Awards recognise excellence in the field of TETRA radio communications and have awarded Cassidian a prize … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Defence, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom

Research shows that risk factors for autism may accumulate over generations

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Men who have children at older ages are more likely to have grandchildren with autism compared to younger grandfathers, according to new research led from Karolinska Institutet. This is the first time that research has shown that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Sweden, United Kingdom

The University of Nottingham & Unilever sign strategic research agreement

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Unilever, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of fast-moving consumer goods, has signed a framework agreement with The University of Nottingham which will see the company exploring new research opportunities with the University in a range of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Netherlands, Science, United Kingdom

Three academics at the University of Dundee among RSE Royal Medalists and Prize Winners

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Three academics at the University of Dundee have been honoured among the Royal Medallists and Prize Winners for 2013 announced by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Professor Michael Ferguson, Dean of Research in the College of Life … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Education, Science, United Kingdom

An exhibition of historical photographs of China, brought together by a University of Bristol project, was opened at the JW Marriott in Beijing

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An exhibition of historical photographs of China, brought together by a University of Bristol project, was opened at the JW Marriott in Beijing today by the British Ambassador to China, Sebastian Wood CMG. Organised by the British … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Entertainment, Society, United Kingdom

The European Commission clears the acquisition of Petrochem Carless Holdings by Haltermann

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

Brussels, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Petrochem Carless Holdings Limited of the UK by Haltermann Holding GmbH of Germany, a wholly owned subsidiary of HIG Europe Capital Partners. The parties are active … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Law, United Kingdom

EBRD loans €1m to Codra Hospital, Montenegro

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is providing a €1.0 million loan to Codra Hospital, a leading private healthcare institution in Montenegro. Established in 2001, the hospital has grown to become the largest private hospital in Montenegro, delivering many services that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Montenegro, United Kingdom

EBRD lends 150m Egyptian pounds to Universal Metallurgical Company S.A.E. to increase the company’s production of washing machines

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is launching its first project with an Egyptian owned company and is now actively providing support to the four reforming economies in the Middle East and North Africa. The EBRD is lending 150 million Egyptian … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, United Kingdom

University of Bristol archerfish eye test to measure visual acuity

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A modified version of an eye test used to assess visual acuity in the military has been given to archerfish by scientists to help explain how these remarkable fish are able to accurately spit down tiny insects … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

DJCAD graduate Sarah Coey will have her design for a pair of classic hi-top trainers put into production and sold across the UK

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) graduate Sarah Coey will have her design for a pair of classic hi-top trainers put into production and sold across the UK after winning a national competition. Sarah … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Art & Culture, Awards, Education, United Kingdom

The University of Nottingham invests £1m in its Careers and Employability Service to help its students land their dream job upon graduation

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The money will fund 22 additional staff, who will work within teaching faculties across the University to provide specialist career guidance and improve links with graduate recruiters. Already the second most targeted University by UK graduate employers, … Read the full press release →

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

The University of Nottingham signed with Fusion IP plc to allow investments in the University’s emergent spin-out companies

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham has signed an agreement with Fusion IP plc, which will allow the company to invest in the University’s emergent spin-out companies. Fusion IP specialises in commercialising intellectual property arising from university research. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Science, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom