Chelsea Football Club and adidas AG to terminate their existing partnership agreement on June 30, 2017 and not, as originally agreed, on June 30, 2023

Chelsea Football Club and adidas AG announced today that they have mutually agreed to terminate their existing partnership agreement prematurely. Herzogenaurach, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Chelsea Football Club and adidas AG announced today that they have mutually agreed to terminate their … Read the full press release

Artificial intelligence: Accenture and IPsoft to deploy virtual agent technology for clients in banking, insurance and travel industries

Accenture and IPsoft Launch Accenture Amelia Practice to Help Organizations Accelerate Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Initial practice focus is to deploy virtual agent technology for clients in banking, insurance and travel industries NEW YORK, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  Accenture (NYSE: … Read the full press release

Halifax research: young adults say digital banking is helping them to boost their savings balances

LONDON, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Halifax Generation Save Report is new annual research providing insight into the attitudes and behaviour of savers, focusing on those aged 18-24. This major report contains data from over 5,000 GB adults as well as … Read the full press release

Stora Enso, Rennovia Inc to cooperate on bio-based chemicals development

Renewable materials company Stora Enso and specialty chemicals company Rennovia Inc have announced a joint development and license agreement to cooperate on bio-based chemicals development. HELSINKI, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will cooperate … Read the full press release

This year’s REN Prize received roughly double the number of entries as in 2015

LISBON, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This year’s REN Prize received 48 entries from more than 10 universities and polytechnics across the country, roughly double the number of entries as in 2015. The REN Prize, created in 1995, distinguishes the best master’s … Read the full press release

NESTER R&D researcher João Esteves won the 2015 ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) / ISEL prize

LISBON, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The NESTER R&D researcher, João Esteves, won the 2015 ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) / ISEL prize, thanks to the score of 20 marks (out of a maximum of 20) for his master’s degree thesis on “Stochastic … Read the full press release

Groz-Beckert will present at the 16th International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITM) in Istanbul

Albstadt, Germany/Istanbul, Turkey, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — From 1 to 4 June 2016 the 16thInternational Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITM) will take place in Istanbul, Turkey. Groz-Beckert will be represented at the “Tüyap” exhibition grounds with a 210 m² stand in hall … Read the full press release

University of Zurich study: Mice cooperate if they benefit

ZURICH, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — House mice often raise their offspring in a communal nest. A new study conducted by biologists from the University of Zurich reveals that females tend to be more willing to raise their offspring cooperatively if they … Read the full press release

The first Swatch Bellamy models will be available throughout Switzerland from mid-June

Biel / Bienne Switzerland, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swiss take their money very seriously indeed, but now they’re breaking out in smiles, surprised and happy to learn that Swatch has just made shopping easier: Swatch Bellamy is up and running … Read the full press release

Five Taiwan universities on visit in Ghent University to explore research and education opportunities

Ghent, Belgium, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A delegation of five Taiwan universities is currently visiting Ghent University. The goal is to strengthen existing partnerships and explore new opportunities, both in terms of research and education. During the three-day “Taiwan Match-making Event”, five … Read the full press release

Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE) hat bei der „Real Estate Brand Value Study“ des EUREB erneut den ersten Platz belegt

Kölner Projektentwicklerin zum zweiten Mal in Folge auf Platz eins KÖLN/BERLIN, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE) hat bei der „Real Estate Brand Value Study“ des European Real Estate Brand Institute (EUREB) erneut den ersten Platz belegt. … Read the full press release

HEINRICH VON STEPHAN BUSINESSMILE: STRABAG Real Estate GmbH gewinnt PURSUITS menswear als weiteren Mieter

STRABAG Real Estate gewinnt PURSUITS menswear als weiteren Mieter Vermietungsstand im ersten Bauabschnitt liegt aktuell bei nahezu 80% FREIBURG, 13-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Auf der „HEINRICH VON STEPHAN BUSINESSMILE“ in Freiburg wird es künftig Herrenmode geben: Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH … Read the full press release

adidas Group upgrades its earnings guidance for the year due to non-operational extraordinary effect

HERZOGENAURACH, 12-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As a result of a non-operational extraordinary effect, the adidas Group will benefit from a one-time positive P&L impact during the second quarter of 2016, which is not yet reflected in the company’s guidance for … Read the full press release

adidas Group launches digital business lifestyle magazine focused on topics originating from the intersection of Sport, Business and Lifestyle

GamePlan A is a business lifestyle magazine focusing on topics originating from the intersection of Sport, Business and Lifestyle. HERZOGENAURACH, 12-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, the adidas Group launched a new digital content hub called ‘GamePlan A’: http://GamePlan-A.com. GamePlan A is … Read the full press release

Ocean Yield: Delivery of the LR2 product tanker “Navig8 Steadfast” from Sungdong Shipyard, Korea

Lysaker, Norway, 12-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ocean Yield ASA is pleased to announce the delivery of the LR2 product tanker “Navig8 Steadfast” from Sungdong Shipyard, Korea. After being delivered from the shipyard today, the vessel commenced a 13 years “hell and … Read the full press release

Merck receives global marketing and commercialization rights for Progyny’s Early Embryo Viability Assessment (Eeva®) software

Merck obtains global marketing and commercialization rights for the innovative Progyny Eeva® software offering, aiming to provide customers worldwide with innovative fertility technologies solutions This new agreement builds on the successful relationship between both leaders in fertility technologies, first established … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica de España and the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA CSIC-UIB) to continue working on the experimental planting of Posidonia oceanica

This is the second experimental planting of Posidonia oceanica in the Balearic Islands, after the one carried out in June 2015 This pioneering initiative in the conservation and improvement of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, falls under the collaboration agreement signed … Read the full press release

Free arts and science activities at the Gateway Galleries in St Andrews on Sunday 15 May

Fife, Scotland, 12-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An afternoon of free arts and science activities, led by Fife-based photographer Kit Martin and University of St Andrews students, will take place at the Gateway Galleries in St Andrews as part of the nationwide Festival … Read the full press release

Scotland’s first Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Computer Science announced by University of St Andrews and The Data Lab

Fife, Scotland, 12-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Scotland’s data revolution takes a step forward today (Monday 9 May, 2016) with the launch of Scotland’s first Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Computer Science, announced today by the University of St Andrews’ School of Computer Science … Read the full press release

Lighting used in smartphone displays can activate live cells – University of St Andrews scientists

Fife, Scotland, 12-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of St Andrews have discovered that the lighting used in smartphone displays can activate live cells that are genetically programmed to respond to light. Professor Malte Gather from the School of Physics … Read the full press release