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Bestselling science fiction authors Philip Reeve and Alastair Reynolds at University of Leicester’s annual Literary Leicester festival

Posted on 6, November 2017 by

This year’s Literary Leicester to host two bestselling science fiction authors at the National Space Centre on 18 November LEICESTER, 06-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — This year’s Literary Leicester plans to take audiences where no-one has gone before – but might do, … Read the full press release →

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University of Bristol Prof Mike Benton: we should stick to the orthodox Saurischia–Ornithischia dinosaurs split

Posted on 2, November 2017 by

The classification of the dinosaurs might seem to be too obscure to excite anyone but the specialists. BRISTOL, 02-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — However, this is not at all the case. Recently, Matthew Baron and colleagues from the University of Cambridge proposed … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Financial Services placed EUR 1.6 billion to securitise diversified pool of receivables from 125,000 leasing contracts

Posted on 19, October 2017 by

Volkswagen Financial Services successfully place around EUR 1.6 billion with investors Braunschweig, Germany, 19-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen Financial Services have successfully placed the Auto Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) transaction VCL 25 on the market. The transaction to securitise leasing contracts of … Read the full press release →

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University of York: researchers gained a remarkable new insight into the way in which genes are controlled

Posted on 26, September 2017 by

Research at the University of York has revealed that genes are controlled by ‘nano footballs’ – structures that look like footballs but 10 million times smaller than the average ball. YORK, 26-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — By placing tiny glowing probes … Read the full press release →

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EBRD: BBC Ukrainian launches its 13th annual literary prize for the best works of fiction in Ukrainian language

Posted on 19, September 2017 by

LONDON, 19-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BBC Ukrainian has launched its 13th annual literary prize for the best works of fiction in the Ukrainian language – BBC Book of the Year (Книга року BBC 2017) and BBC Children’s Book of the Year (Дитяча … Read the full press release →

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European Parliament: draft law aims to make products and services in EU more accessible to people with disabilities

Posted on 15, September 2017 by

phones, ticketing machines, banking services to be more accessible rules to apply to new infrastructure 80 million people in the EU are affected by a disability BRUSSELS, 15-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Key products and services, like phones, ticketing machines and banking … Read the full press release →

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The Rheinmetall Group 1H 2017: considerable sales growth and a strong increase in operating earnings

Posted on 4, August 2017 by

Consolidated sales grow by 8.0% to €2,808 million in the first half of the year Operating earnings for the Group improve by 30% to €134 million Automotive increases sales to €1,465 million and operating margin to 8.8% Sales growth of … Read the full press release →

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University of Exeter: the winners of this year’s Ted Wragg Awards announced

Posted on 2, August 2017 by

DEVON, 02-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Outstanding new teachers have been honoured for their work in the classroom as well as their academic work as part of an awards scheme in honour of one of the UK’s best educators. The winners of … Read the full press release →

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Physicist and nanotechnologist Dr Don Eigler awarded honorary doctorate from the University of Warwick

Posted on 24, July 2017 by

COVENTRY, 24-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Renowned physicist and nanotechnologist Dr Don Eigler on moving atoms and the importance of fun. “Manipulating atoms was not a particular area which I had set out for myself. In someways it happened by accident.” “Having … Read the full press release →

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Dr. Anton van Kalmthout, Leo Tigges, Dr. Mike Nellis and Dr. Rob Canton nominated as Honorary Members of the Confederation of European Probation

Posted on 13, July 2017 by

UTRECHT, 13-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Confederation of European Probation (CEP) is proud to announce that Dr. Anton van Kalmthout, Mr. Leo Tigges, Dr. Mike Nellis and Dr. Rob Canton have been nominated by the CEP Board as Honorary Members of … Read the full press release →

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Bertelsmann acquires another 22 percent of shares in Penguin Random House from co-owner Pearson

Posted on 11, July 2017 by

Group acquires another 22 percent of shares from co-shareholder Pearson Strategic three-quarters majority of the world’s largest publishing house Pearson remains co-owner of Penguin Random House with 25-percent stake Bertelsmann CEO Thomas Rabe: “The book business is part of Bertelsmann’s … Read the full press release →

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First Audi Summit in Barcelona: Audi A8 and Audi AI (artificial intelligence) technology

Posted on 11, July 2017 by

New top model Audi A8 is the star of a major brand event in Barcelona Audi AI: artificial intelligence enriches products and services Audi CEO Stadler: “Vorsprung is our promise.” Barcelona/Ingolstadt, 11-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — At the first Audi Summit this … Read the full press release →

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Photography: HfG Fotoförderpreis presented to Annika Grabold

Posted on 7, July 2017 by

FRANKFURT, 07-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation together with the Offenbach University of Art and Design (HfG) presented the HfG Fotoförderpreis to Annika Grabold on 30 June. The award, with prize money of €2,500, has been presented since … Read the full press release →

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Pentland: The 32nd edition of New Designers exhibition brings together 3,000 promising graduate talents

Posted on 5, July 2017 by

LONDON, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The New Designers exhibition brings together 3,000 promising graduate talents across the whole creative spectrum to celebrate and recognise and the next generation of graduate designers . As we Enter the 32nd edition, Pentland Brands will … Read the full press release →

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HSBC’s new report in The Value of Education series: Higher and higher

Posted on 30, June 2017 by

LONDON, 30-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Parents can spend anything from just under USD8,000 to just over USD200,000 depending on location and whether provision is state or privately funded 87% of parents around the world are helping to fund their child’s education … Read the full press release →

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Cambridge historian Tom Hamilton has written the first book devoted to the life of Pierre de L’Estoile

Posted on 30, June 2017 by

CAMBRIDGE, 30-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The journals and scrapbooks of Pierre de L’Estoile have for generations provided a vivid picture of France in a time of religious upheaval. Now Cambridge historian Tom Hamilton has written the first book devoted to the … Read the full press release →

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University of York: jellyfish fluorescent proteins sheds new light on how DNA replicates

Posted on 23, June 2017 by

Scientists at the University of York have used florescent proteins from jellyfish to help shed new light on how DNA replicates. YORK, 23-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Using these proteins, originally found in jellyfish to make them glow, the team where … Read the full press release →

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British street artist spray-painted ghost image of playwright Joe Orton in the University of Leicester Library

Posted on 23, June 2017 by

Artwork allows visitors to interact one-on-one and reflect on legacy of writer LEICESTER, 23-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A renowned street artist has spray-painted a ‘ghost image’ of playwright Joe Orton in the University of Leicester Library – which he hopes will … Read the full press release →

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New Engines, Cabs, and Services by Scania

Posted on 12, June 2017 by

First G20 sleeper cab for long-distance trucks New-generation inline 9-litre engines Scania’s services are the key to customer profitability Södertälje, Sweden, 12-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania is continuing with the major roll-out it began last year, with more and more services and … Read the full press release →

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Professors Claudius Stein and Hans-Georg Hermann researched the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität’s symbols of independence

Posted on 9, June 2017 by

LMU’s history goes back over 500 years, and its list of official insignia is long. It includes the Rector’s gold chain of office, matriculation registers and even scepters. Most of these testify to the University’s independent legal status. München, 09-Jun-2017 … Read the full press release →

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Tributes paid to the poet and author Helen Dunmore who has died at the age of 64

Posted on 7, June 2017 by

Tributes have been paid to the poet and author Helen Dunmore who has died of cancer at the age of 64. YORK, 07-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Born in Beverley, East Yorkshire in 1952, Dunmore studied English at the University of … Read the full press release →

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Award-winning author David Mitchell to attend one-day international conference on his works at University of St Andrews

Posted on 31, May 2017 by

Fife, Scotland, 31-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Award-winning author David Mitchell will visit the University of St Andrews on Saturday 3 June 2017 for a one-day international conference on his works. The conference, to be held in the School of English, brings … Read the full press release →

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Loughborough University: Workshop to debate the ways in which readers, publishers, archivists, and curators engage with the computer screen

Posted on 22, May 2017 by

Leicestershire, UK, 22-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On Wednesday 31 May, Loughborough’s School of Arts, English and Drama will host an event examining the significance of the screen in relation to arts and literature. Organised by the DH@Lboro research group, the … Read the full press release →

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Newcastle University won Business/Industry Collaboration of the Year at the Educate North awards

Posted on 12, May 2017 by

NEWCASTLE, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Newcastle University has won Business/Industry Collaboration of the Year at the Educate North awards for its innovative partnership with Northumbrian Water. Best practice and excellence The Educate North Awards celebrate best practice and excellence in the … Read the full press release →

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Discarded History: The Genizah of Medieval Cairo exhibition on display in Cambridge

Posted on 27, April 2017 by

Treasures from the world’s largest and most important collection of medieval Jewish manuscripts – chronicling 1,000 years of history in Old Cairo – have gone on display in Cambridge today for a six-month-long exhibition at Cambridge University Library. CAMBRIDGE, 27-Apr-2017 … Read the full press release →

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Ninety New Gates Cambridge Scholars Announced

Posted on 20, April 2017 by

CAMBRIDGE, 20-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Minaam Abbas has not yet started his PhD, but he is already co-founder of two businesses with the potential to transform how cancer is treated and how small enterprises are supported. Minaam, who will start his … Read the full press release →

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University of Warwick to Honor Notable persons in science and technology

Posted on 20, April 2017 by

COVENTRY, 20-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A space plane designer, someone who manipulated individual atoms to form what became an iconic image, and a leading policy maker on global climate change are among those to receive honorary degrees from the University of … Read the full press release →

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University of Warwick Partners With Also Festival To Bring Festival for the Mind in Warwickshire

Posted on 20, April 2017 by

COVENTRY, 20-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Warwick has partnered with Also Festival to help bring to life the biggest and boldest ideas from art, science, psychology and philosophy with immersive talks and experiences lake-side, in a leafy Warwickshire setting. … Read the full press release →

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New Aviva Study Shows Millions of UK Households Struggle with Basic Household Tasks

Posted on 19, April 2017 by

Aviva research finds home skills gap amongst UK householders One in five UK adults aren’t confident changing a light bulb Almost half of UK adults under 35 can’t cook a meal without using a recipe Four out of 10 under-25s … Read the full press release →

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Access to Nature Needs to Be Included in Measures of Poverty and Well-Being

Posted on 20, March 2017 by

CAMBRIDGE, 20-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Are our measures of poverty and well-being too narrow? Judith Schleicher and Bhaskar Vira from Cambridge’s Conservation Research Initiative think so. Writing for The Conversation, they argue that we should include access to nature in these … Read the full press release →

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Sussex Professor of History releases new book—a historical look on women and desire

Posted on 16, February 2017 by

BRIGHTON, 16-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Alpha males beware. You’re not what women want. At least, not unless you have a damaged, vulnerable side that makes you ready to be tamed. While nearly two centuries have passed since moody Mr Rochester gave … Read the full press release →

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University of Sussex to present ‘The Public Life of the Private Diary’ seminar on February 22

Posted on 16, February 2017 by

BRIGHTON, 16-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The public’s fascination with diaries and their writers will come under the microscope at the University of Sussex during the latest in the School of English’s colloquium series. On 22 February at 5:00pm, ‘The Public Life … Read the full press release →

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iSaveWeb Lite – Make Copies of Your Favorite Websites

Posted on 9, February 2017 by

Feel Internet in your hands Dublin, OH, U.S.A., 09-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MaximumSoft Corp. today released new version of its popular app iSaveWeb Lite – free website download tool for iOS devices. iSaveWeb Lite saves websites pages directly to iPhone, … Read the full press release →

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EnBW approved wind farm projects with total capacity of around 200 Megawatts in Germany

Posted on 3, February 2017 by

Self-developed wind power projects with a capacity of around 200 Megawatts under construction / Expansion in 2017 primarily in the home market of Baden-Württemberg KARLSRUHE, 03-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The intensive work carried out by EnBW in the development of … Read the full press release →

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FREME e-Services go live and look for new business opportunities

Posted on 2, February 2017 by

TURIN, Italy, 02-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — After two years, FREME has just come to the end of its fruitful development road. The project – co-funded by the European Commission under the H2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – has … Read the full press release →

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The Van Gogh Museum spring exhibition: ‘Prints in Paris 1900: From Elite to the Street’

Posted on 18, January 2017 by

On view from 3 March until 11 June 2017. AMSTERDAM, 18-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Van Gogh Museum is devoting itself this spring to ‘Prints in Paris 1900: From Elite to the Street’ – a major exhibition of work from … Read the full press release →

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University of Warwick’s Professor Ian Stewart receives the MAA Euler Book Prize for an outstanding book about mathematics

Posted on 9, January 2017 by

Coventry, UK, 09-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A prize for the year’s best books in mathematics has been awarded by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) to Emeritus Professor Ian Stewart from the University of Warwick. Professor Stewart received the MAA Euler … Read the full press release →

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University of Birmingham students, staff and alumni honoured by the Queen in the 2017 New Year Honours list

Posted on 4, January 2017 by

BIRMINGHAM, 04-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — University alumnus and British Heart Foundation Director Professor Peter Weissberg received a CBE while academic and world-leading linguist Professor Susan Hunston; Honorary Professor in End of Life Care, Keri Thomas and; University Council member Martin Devenish … Read the full press release →

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Dambudzo Marechera Archive available at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin

Posted on 3, January 2017 by

The archive comprises all the manuscripts that Marechera left behind at the time of his death in 1987 BERLIN, 03-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A comprehensive archive of Dambudzo Marechera’s estate has been established at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (HU). It was … Read the full press release →

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Value Added Tax (VAT) environment to be improved for e-commerce businesses in the EU

Posted on 2, December 2016 by

BRUSSELS, 02-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has today unveiled a series of measures to improve the Value Added Tax (VAT) environment for e-commerce businesses in the EU. Our proposals will allow consumers and companies, in particular start-ups and SMEs, … Read the full press release →

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