Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

A trio of computing students at the University of Dundee are celebrating success at a series of international and UK events

picture shows from left-to-right: Sebastian, Mark and Ha

International success for computing students 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — PhD students Ha Trinh (from Vietnam), Mark Zarb (from Malta) and Sebastian Stein (from Germany) have picked up some of the top student prizes at conferences held in the USA and … Read the full press release

Episode 2 sees new instalment of gallery-as-film

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The second episode of a major exhibition that has seen the Cooper Gallery at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) converted into the set of an imaginary film will open later this week. A … Read the full press release

The University of Dundee’s Winter Graduation

Photo opportunities at Robing Rooms, Dundee City Chambers on Wednesday, 14th November. 9.30am with Honorary Graduate Sir Nicholas Wright. 2.00pm with Honorary Graduate Jamie Byng 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Dundee’s Winter Graduation takes place on Wednesday, 14th November, … Read the full press release

Tackling cancer through lifestyle

Scottish Cancer Prevention Network conference – Friday November 9th 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Prevention of cancer through lifestyle choices beyond smoking – such as better diet and increased physical activity – is an increasingly important aspect of preventing and managing the … Read the full press release

Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Scotland’s largest airports have demanded the UK Government takes immediate action on air passenger duty (APD) following the publication of a report warning it could cost Scotland more than two million passengers per year by 2016. The … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission approves joint-venture between ARM, Giesecke & Devrient and Gemalto, subject to conditions

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between ARM, a UK semiconductor intellectual property (“IP”) supplier, Giesecke & Devrient (“G&D”) of Germany and Gemalto of the Netherlands, both … Read the full press release

University of Dundee Award ceremony for Life Sciences students

Photo opportunity: 5.20pm on Friday 9th November at Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee. 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  Life Sciences students from the University of Dundee, who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, will be formally recognised at a prize-giving ceremony later … Read the full press release

New type of molecular switch could turn up the volume on bowel cancer treatment

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new type of molecular switch can boost common chemotherapy drugs to destroy bowel cancer cells, according to research presented today (Monday) at the NCRI Cancer Conference in Liverpool. Scientists at the University of Dundee examined hundreds … Read the full press release

Feeding the world: experts gather to explore challenges of global food security

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Experts from around the globe are to gather in Shanghai, China, to discuss the challenges and solutions to the biggest question facing the world – how do we achieve global food security? The forum is being hosted … Read the full press release

Stamford Bridge to Stage UEFA Women’s Champions League Final

UEFA announces Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge will be the venue for the 2013 event 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge will be the host venue for the UEFA Women’s Champions League final on Thursday 23 May 2013, it was … Read the full press release

Indonesian Government Approves Plan of Further Development for Expansion of Tangguh LNG

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and oil and gas executive agency BPMIGAS have approved in principle the Plan of Further Development (POFD) for the expansion of the BP-operated Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in … Read the full press release

BP agrees to create a Centre for Petroleum and Surface Chemistry (BP-CPSC) at the University of Surrey

5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP is to invest up to $7 million to establish a research group at the University of Surrey to study fundamental science and recovery processes related to heavy and viscous oils. These oils form a significant proportion … Read the full press release

Behind closed doors — ‘whistleblowers’ need voice over care home concerns, says charity

5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — ‘Whistleblowers’ who expose mistreatment of vulnerable patients within the care home system need to be confident that their allegations will be treated seriously, a national charity has said. The Ann Craft Trust, based at The University of … Read the full press release

BP Reports Strong Third Quarter Results, Raises Dividend

Underlying 3Q 2012 replacement cost profit $5.2 billion; a 40 per cent increase on previous quarter. Increases quarterly dividend by 12.5 per cent, to 9c a share, payable in 4Q 2012. On track for delivery of strategic 10-point plan to … Read the full press release

BP Renews Commitment to MIT with Second $25 Million Pledge

3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP announced today that it is renewing its commitment to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative (MITEI) through an agreement to provide another $25 million for continued energy research over the next five years — bringing … Read the full press release

SELEX Galileo wins contract to supply Janus Naval electro-optic turrets to the Armed Forces of Malta

Campi Bisenzio, Florence, 2-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract by the Maltese Armed Forces to deliver two Janus Naval (Janus-N) electro-optic observation and fire control panoramic sights. The sights will be installed on patrol … Read the full press release

Risk factors predict childhood obesity, researchers find

2-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — High birth weight, rapid weight gain and having an overweight mother who smokes can all increase the risk of a baby becoming obese later in childhood, research by experts at The University of Nottingham has found. The … Read the full press release

BP Cancels Plans for US Cellulosic Ethanol Plant

2-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP announced today it is cancelling plans to build a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Highlands County, Florida and refocusing its US biofuels strategy on research and development as well as licensing its industry–leading biofuels technology.“Given the … Read the full press release

SELEX Galileo wins €20M of contracts for support and service solutions

1-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded new contracts totalling around 20 million Euros to provide support and service solutions. The contracts relate mainly to the company’s Grifo radar and the Falco Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). … Read the full press release

Ice scientists study the birth of an iceberg

Ice scientists study the birth of an iceberg

1-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The moment of birth of an iceberg has been analysed in detail for the first time. A team of scientists from the University of St Andrews and Aberystwyth University has completed a detailed and thorough survey of … Read the full press release