Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

College of Life Sciences opens its doors

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

Photo/Interview Opportunities – 10am to 4pm Saturday 10th November 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Dundee’s ‘citadel of science’ will open its doors to the public this weekend, giving an insight into the internationally renowned research being conducted in the city. … Read the full press release →

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

BP Foundation to Donate $500,000 to American Red Cross

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BP Foundation announced today that it will donate $500,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.The $500,000 donation is in addition to donations made by the BP Foundation Employee Matching Program and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Public to reach for the lasers at open lab session at the University of Dundee

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Members of the public will be able to play with optical tweezers and vortex cannons, make a cloud in a bottle and attempt to skewer a balloon without bursting it at an open laboratory session at the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

SPDC completes 8th Nigerian Oil Mining Lease sale

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell), has completed the assignment of its 30% interest in Oil Mining Lease 30 (OML30) in the Niger Delta to Shoreline Natural Resources Limited … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

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

Posted on 9, November 2012 by
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 →

Posted in Awards, Education, Internet & Online, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

Episode 2 sees new instalment of gallery-as-film

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

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 →

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

The University of Dundee’s Winter Graduation

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom

Tackling cancer through lifestyle

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

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 →

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

Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Society, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom

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University of Dundee Award ceremony for Life Sciences students

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

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 →

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

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

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

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 →

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

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

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Environment, Food & Beverage, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Stamford Bridge to Stage UEFA Women’s Champions League Final

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Sports, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

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 →

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

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

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

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 →

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

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

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Law, Society, United Kingdom

BP Reports Strong Third Quarter Results, Raises Dividend

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

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 →

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

BP Renews Commitment to MIT with Second $25 Million Pledge

Posted on 3, November 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Non Profit, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom

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

Posted on 2, November 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Business, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Italy, Malta, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom