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University of Exeter Recognized as Finalist for UK Social Mobility Awards

Posted on 18, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has been nominated for prestigious national awards, the UK Social Mobility Awards, in the Leadership of the Year and University of the Year categories. The university’s initiatives aim to improve access to higher education … Read the full press release →

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Aegon Announces Coupon Rate Determination for USD Perpetual Capital Securities

Posted on 18, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Aegon has disclosed that a coupon rate of 3.93894% has been established for the USD Perpetual Capital Securities. Due to the discontinuation of USD LIBOR, the calculation agent was unable to determine the necessary swap rates. As a … Read the full press release →

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Reutlingen University Unveils Texoversum: Europe’s Unique Training Center with Innovative Carbon Fiber Façade

Posted on 12, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Reutlingen University has unveiled the Texoversum, a unique training and innovation center for the textile industry in Europe. The building features a textile-like façade made of carbon fibers wound by robots, resulting in a lightweight yet highly resilient … Read the full press release →

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Alstom Delivers First Art-Inspired Train for Mexico’s Tren Maya Project, Promoting Smart and Sustainable Mobility

Posted on 11, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has delivered the first train of the Tren Maya project to the Federal Government and FONATUR. The train cars, known as Xiinbal, showcase Mexico’s art culture with vibrant colors … Read the full press release →

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Continental AG to Phase Out Business Activities at Gifhorn Plant by 2027, Affecting Jobs

Posted on 8, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental AG has announced plans to phase out business activities at its Gifhorn plant by the end of 2027. The measures include relocating assembly operations, outsourcing production, and relocating the replacement part business. These actions are in response … Read the full press release →

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UEA Celebrates NHS 75 and its Role in Training Future Medical Professionals

Posted on 6, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) As the UK commemorates the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS), the University of East Anglia (UEA) takes the opportunity to acknowledge its partnership with the NHS and the significant contribution of its medicine and health … Read the full press release →

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University of Warwick Innovation Campus in Stratford-upon-Avon Advances Growth Plans

Posted on 5, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick’s plans to expand its Innovation Campus in Stratford-upon-Avon have taken a significant step forward as Stratford-on-Avon District Council has approved a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to guide its long-term growth. The SPD, designed and … Read the full press release →

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Loughborough’s Hub for Skills Training and Business Support Relaunches with Town Deal Funding

Posted on 5, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Careers and Enterprise Hub in Loughborough has relaunched after receiving additional funding from the Loughborough Town Deal. The hub, managed by advisors from Loughborough University and Loughborough College, celebrated its reopening by hosting a recruitment fair that … Read the full press release →

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The Nuclear Power Plant in Forsmark, Sweden Drives Economic Success and Community Support

Posted on 28, June 2023 by
Forsmark's Nuclear Power Plant Creates Jobs and Economic Boom in the Region

(IN BRIEF) The community of Forsmark, Sweden, is experiencing economic prosperity and low unemployment, thanks in part to the local nuclear power plant. Residents have shown long-standing support for the plant, which has contributed significantly to the local economy and … Read the full press release →

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EBRD and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Strengthen Collaboration on Gender Equality and Small Business Support

Posted on 19, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth have announced an expansion of their collaboration on gender equality, small business support, and digital transformation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the organizations … Read the full press release →

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Leading Insurer Aviva Welcomes James Hillman as Chief Risk Officer

Posted on 31, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) James Hillman has been appointed as the Chief Risk Officer of Aviva plc, a global insurance company. Currently serving as the CFO of Scottish Widows and Finance Director of Lloyds Banking Group’s Insurance, Pensions, and Investments Division, Hillman … Read the full press release →

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Driving Change: Škoda Auto Celebrates European Diversity Month with Focus on Inclusive Work Environment

Posted on 30, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, the Czech carmaker, has actively participated in European Diversity Month, promoting acceptance, equal opportunities, diversity, and respectful collaboration. The company is committed to providing an open and safe working environment and has launched various activities to … Read the full press release →

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Alma Media and Partners Drive Innovation with TET.FI Service for Youth Employment Exploration

Posted on 12, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Alma Media, Jobly, and the Finnish Children and Youth Foundation are partnering to create a new service called TET.FI that will consolidate all available TET (Tutustumiskoulutus) jobs for young people in Finland. The aim is to make it … Read the full press release →

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Partnership of BASF, Krones, SÜDPACK, and TOMRA Paves the Way for Multi-Layer Film Recycling

Posted on 4, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, Krones, SÜDPACK, and TOMRA have collaborated on a project to recycle PET/PE multi-layer packaging by separating it into its individual components and returning them to the materials cycle as raw materials. During the first industrial trial at … Read the full press release →

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Boehringer Ingelheim’s New €285m Chemical Plant to Boost Pharmaceutical Innovation

Posted on 2, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has begun construction on a new Chemical Innovation Plant at its headquarters in Ingelheim, Germany. The €285 million investment will develop manufacturing processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients and produce drugs for clinical trial phases, enabling Boehringer … Read the full press release →

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HRH The King invites Samaritans Scotland volunteer to prestigious garden party

Posted on 26, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Deborah Hughes, a Samaritans Scotland volunteer, has been invited to a garden party hosted by HRH The King at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Deborah provides emotional support to callers by working shifts around her full-time job in financial … Read the full press release →

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TopHat to open Europe’s largest modular housing factory with £20m investment from Aviva Capital Partners

Posted on 25, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Aviva Capital Partners (ACP) is investing £20 million into TopHat, a business that manufactures low carbon modular homes using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The equity funding will support TopHat’s new factory in Corby, capable of manufacturing 4,000 … Read the full press release →

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Warwick named UK’s top ‘Esports University’ for fifth year running

Posted on 22, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has been named ‘Esports University of the Year’ for the fifth consecutive year by National Student Esports, beating 111 other institutions. The university’s dedication to promoting esports and supporting student gamers was praised, with … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Launches Initiative to Support Economic Integration of Ukrainian Refugees in Croatia

Posted on 20, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a technical cooperation project in Croatia with the aim of supporting the economic integration of Ukrainian refugees, particularly women, in the country. The initiative, in partnership with the … Read the full press release →

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Interactive Art Installation ‘The Hungriest Eye’ Opens at Venice’s Procuratie Vecchie

Posted on 15, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Art Studio at Venice’s Procuratie Vecchie in St. Mark’s Square is displaying ‘The Hungriest Eye – The Blossoming of Potential’ by Arthur Duff from April 15, 2023, until March 10, 2024. The artwork is an interactive representation … Read the full press release →

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Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion remove medical collection debt under $500 from consumer credit reports

Posted on 12, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have announced that medical collection debt with an initial reported balance of under $500 has been removed from U.S. consumer credit reports. This change reflects a commitment made by the Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies … Read the full press release →

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Orange Cyberdefense Launches New Recruitment Drive to Meet Growing Demand for Cybersecurity Services

Posted on 5, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Orange Cyberdefense, a European leader in cybersecurity services, has launched a recruitment campaign to hire around 800 professionals across 9 European countries where it operates until the end of 2023. The roles are available across the entire organization, … Read the full press release →

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Aviva insures £400m in pension liabilities for DB (UK) Pension Scheme

Posted on 5, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has completed a £400 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction with the trustees of the DB (UK) Pension Scheme, which will insure the defined benefit pension liabilities for almost 1,300 members, removing the investment and longevity risk … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce Announces New CFO and Aerospace Presidents in Transformation Push

Posted on 31, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has announced changes to its Board and Executive Team, appointing leaders with extensive experience in finance, performance management, and the aerospace industry. The changes are part of a transformation program aimed at achieving sustainable earnings growth and … Read the full press release →

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Stefan Grosch Joins Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH

Posted on 31, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH has announced a personnel change effective April 1, 2023. Filiz Albrecht, director of industrial relations, has decided not to extend her contract after 2024 and will step down from the … Read the full press release →

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EQT Infrastructure VI Fund to Acquire Lazer Logistics, North America’s Largest Yard Management Services Provider

Posted on 30, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure VI fund, EQT Value-Add Infrastructure, has agreed to acquire Lazer Logistics, North America’s largest provider of outsourced yard management and trailer spotting services, from funds managed by Harvest Partners. With a fleet of 6,000 assets and … Read the full press release →

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Majority of Advisers Expect Significant Changes to Processes for Compliance with Consumer Duty, Says Aviva

Posted on 25, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) A new survey by Aviva has found that over 80% of advisers in the UK believe that the upcoming Consumer Duty regulation feels like a rebranded version of TCF (Treating Customers Fairly). However, the Consumer Duty ranks low … Read the full press release →

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Aviva Reports 98.3% Claims Paid Rate in Individual Protection Policies

Posted on 24, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has paid out more than £1bn ($1.39bn) across life insurance, critical illness, income protection, and other individual protection policies, exceeding £2.9m being paid out every single day in 2022. The claims paid rate of 98.3% across all … Read the full press release →

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Loughborough University retains its crown as world’s best for sports-related subjects

Posted on 23, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been named the world’s top university for sports-related subjects for the seventh year in a row by the global QS higher education league table. The ranking takes into account survey results from academic staff and … Read the full press release →

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MAXIMA Group to Invest €100m in Emission Reduction Measures after Joining SBTi

Posted on 22, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) MAXIMA Group, a retail company that operates in the Baltic States, Poland, and Bulgaria, has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce its impact on the environment by 2030. The company will reduce its direct and … Read the full press release →

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Aviva leads the way in meeting new Living Pension savings target

Posted on 22, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Living Wage Foundation has introduced the Living Pension, a voluntary pension savings target for employers who have achieved Living Wage accreditation. Aviva is among the first UK employers to be awarded the Living Pension accreditation. The pension … Read the full press release →

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Experian’s digital employment and income verification service now covers 77% of UK employees

Posted on 21, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Experian has partnered with The Access Group to allow UK employees who use Access Group’s payroll software to digitally share their payroll information through Experian’s Work Report™, the UK’s first digital employment and income verification service. This allows … Read the full press release →

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Staffordshire Extends Highways Partnership with Amey for £30m Investment

Posted on 18, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Staffordshire County Council has extended its contract with highways’ partner Amey for another five years, with an extra £30m for the next two years to invest in the county’s highways network. As part of the contract extension, Amey … Read the full press release →

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University of Dundee Graduates to Showcase Art and Architecture at Prestigious Exhibition

Posted on 17, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) A dozen graduates from the University of Dundee will participate in the RSA New Contemporaries exhibition in Edinburgh, which opens on March 18. The exhibition features 11 artists and one architect from the university’s Duncan of Jordanstone College … Read the full press release →

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McLaren’s Kate Ferry to join Burberry as CFO and executive director

Posted on 16, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Burberry has appointed Kate Ferry as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective by early September 2023 at the latest. Ferry will report to Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Akeroyd, and will oversee finance and business services functions, … Read the full press release →

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Workplace Robot Wellness Coaches: Appearance Influences Perception and Effectiveness

Posted on 15, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted a study in a tech consultancy firm, using two robot wellbeing coaches, where 26 employees participated in weekly robot-led wellbeing sessions for four weeks. The physical appearance of the robot affected … Read the full press release →

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Aviva and Stories partner to invest in UK real estate for community facilities and affordable housing

Posted on 11, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Insurance company Aviva has partnered with property developer Stories to invest £100m in UK real estate and infrastructure projects. The venture will mark the first funding commitment from Aviva Capital Partners, Aviva’s new in-house capital unit which develops … Read the full press release →

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Sandoz to Invest Over $400 Million in New Biologics Plant in Slovenia

Posted on 10, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a new biologics production plant in Lendava, Slovenia, in a move expected to be worth at least USD 400 million. The … Read the full press release →

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ABPs Bemühungen um Nachhaltigkeit und Mitarbeiterentwicklung werden bei den Maritime UK Awards ausgezeichnet

Posted on 10, March 2023 by

(IN KÜRZE) ABP, der führende britische Hafenkonzern, gewann zwei Auszeichnungen bei den Maritime UK Awards – „Employer of the Year“ und „Maritime 2050“. Die Auszeichnungen würdigen das Engagement von ABP, seine Mitarbeiter zu stärken, Vielfalt und Inklusion zu fördern und … Read the full press release →

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ABP’s sustainability and employee development efforts earn top honors at Maritime UK Awards

Posted on 10, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) ABP, the UK’s leading ports group, won two awards at the Maritime UK Awards – ‘Employer of the Year’ and ‘Maritime 2050’. The awards recognized ABP’s commitment to empowering its employees, promoting diversity and inclusion, and delivering the … Read the full press release →

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