Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

University of Nottingham’s technology part of breakthrough study aimed at developing the first comprehensive model of a fully functioning fetal heart

Technology developed at The University of Nottingham has been used in a breakthrough study aimed at developing the first comprehensive model of a fully functioning fetal heart. 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The abdominal fetal ECG device, designed originally by academics in … Read the full press release

2013 Teenage Cancer Trust line up announced, report LondonTown.com

Noel Gallagher’s handpicked musical line up promises to thrill at Royal Albert Hall charity gigs 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This March the Teenage Cancer Trust returns to the Royal Albert Hall. The charity, whose long standing relationship with the music sphere … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham will offer free courses online as part of a new venture run by the Open University

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham will offer free courses online as part of a new venture run by the Open University. The University has joined Futurelearn — an online platform offering free course content from the UK’s top … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham: A new computer tool to help reduce the risk of commonly made drug prescribing errors has been launched

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new computer tool to help reduce the risk of commonly made drug prescribing errors has been launched by a primary care research team and the PRIMIS business unit at The University of Nottingham. The PINCER Query … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham and Nottingham Children’s Hospital: Major national NHS Innovation award for brain tumour awareness campaign

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of brain tumours in children under 18 years has won a major national NHS Innovation award for its work in improving early cancer diagnosis. The HeadSmart Be Brain Tumour … Read the full press release

Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP18M

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP 18 M, about SEK 186 M on a debt free basis. Of this, GBP 2 M, about SEK 21 M, is deferred and … Read the full press release

Sir Peter Mansfield autobiography tells his story of MRI

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the age of 15 he was told he didn’t have the qualifications to become a scientist. Today Sir Peter Mansfield, from The University of Nottingham, holds a Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine for his role … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham: LGBT people have been identified as the most likely group to face discrimination when it comes to end of life care

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This finding from consultation for the English End of Life Care Strategy is why The Last Outing project, led by researchers at The University of Nottingham, wants to gather the experiences and concerns of LGBT people 60 and over regarding end … Read the full press release

Experian: Business insolvency figures continue downward trend UK’s mid-sized businesses show biggest improvement

6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The latest Insolvency Index from Experian®, the global information services company, reveals a significant drop in the rate of business insolvencies in January 2013, as it hits its lowest level since June 2007. The data shows that … Read the full press release

Skanska awarded Bond Street Crossrail main station works in the UK, worth GBP 55 M, about SEK 554 M

5-3-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska UK has been awarded a five-year contract, in joint venture with Costain, to deliver the main station works at the new Crossrail Bond Street Station in London. The contract is worth GBP 55 M, about … Read the full press release

The only way is Olly Murs as the pop sensation comes to Wembley Arena, report LondonTown.com

Popular X-Factor runner-up invites fans to dance with him at Wembley Arena   5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — He may not have won ITV’s popular reality TV show, the X-Factor, but Olly Murs has certainly kept a nation entertained since. In front of … Read the full press release

Experian reveals Manchester’s 2012 corporate finance deals review

Small cap and manufacturing deals lead the way as Manchester advisors harness opportunities to restore deal flow Nottingham, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to analysis by Experian®, the global information services company, small cap deals (with a transaction value under £10 … Read the full press release

Pioneering chemists from The University of Nottingham are taking part in the biggest-ever European research programme to speed up the discovery of new drugs

Nottingham in €196 million European drug discovery drive 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pioneering chemists from The University of Nottingham are taking part in the biggest-ever European research programme to speed up the discovery of new drugs. The scientists will be working … Read the full press release

New Experian QAS survey reveals the good, the bad and the ugly of data quality

One third of businesses say poor data quality leads to the loss of potential new customers London, UK, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Despite ninety-nine per cent of organisations having a data quality strategy in place, almost a third still say poor … Read the full press release

Female animals are unfairly sexually stereotyped by researchers, according to experts at the University of St Andrews

Female animals portrayed as “femmes fatales” by researchers 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In a new report, the study suggests that cultural stereotypes may influence how we view animal sexual behaviour. Anthropomorphism – making animals seem like us – is a common … Read the full press release

A Nottingham professor has received a prestigious award from the Royal Society

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A Nottingham professor has received a prestigious award from the Royal Society that will support his research into the development of a new generation of regenerative medicines. Kevin Shakesheff, Head of The University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and … Read the full press release

New Head of Sales for Experian’s Automotive Business

Nottingham, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian®, the global information services company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Round as Head of Sales for Experian’s Automotive business in UK and Ireland. With over 12 years of experience in the automotive industry, Andrew … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews team recognised for support to staff and students

St Andrews has become the first university in Britain to receive a prestigious award for its IT provision 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Two-Star Service Desk accreditation from the Service Desk Institute (SDI) is awarded to only those organisations which can demonstrate … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham Health Service received two nominations for the 2013 British Medical Journal’s (BMJ) Group Awards

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Students’ well-being has never been in better hands, after The University of Nottingham Health Service received two nominations for the 2013 British Medical Journal’s (BMJ) Group Awards. Shortlisted for the ‘Primary Care Team of the Year’ gong for the third … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews: Food for thought

Fife is a leading light in the UK’s local food revolution, according to the organisers of a special event held in St Andrews today (Wednesday 20 February 2013). 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The event, run by experts at the University of … Read the full press release