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Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Wins ‘Electric Bus Champion 2024’ Award for Top Performance and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G has been named “Electric Bus Champion 2024” at IAA Transportation in Hanover after winning a comprehensive comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel. The articulated bus excelled in categories such as passenger comfort, driver handling, build … Read the full press release

SAMS Honors Exceptional Students at 2024 Graduation Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) SAMS celebrated its 2024 graduation, with Nele Thomsen named Student of the Year for her outstanding contributions to marine research during her studies. Thomsen, along with 44 other graduates, was recognized for her work on five research projects … Read the full press release

Benchmark Clinches Best Network Award for Third Straight Year at Money Marketing Awards

(IN BRIEF) Benchmark has won the Best Network award at the Money Marketing Awards 2024 for the third year in a row. The company was recognized for its innovative business model, advancements in technology, and its efforts in addressing Consumer … Read the full press release

Webuild Tops Global Water Sector Rankings, Expands in Australia

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has been ranked as the global leader in the water sector by the 2024 ENR rankings, continuing a decade-long dominance. The company also climbed to 14th place among international contractors, with over $7 billion in revenue outside … Read the full press release

Software AG Boosts Sustainability Performance by 30%, Earns Bronze in EcoVadis 2024 Assessment

(IN BRIEF) Software AG has improved its sustainability performance by 30% in the 2024 EcoVadis assessment, earning a bronze medal with a score of 63. The company achieved notable progress in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, and … Read the full press release

UEA Jumps to Top 30 in The Mail University Guide 2025, Excelling in Research and Key Subjects

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) has climbed to 29th place in The Mail University Guide 2025, up from 31st last year. This ranking highlights UEA’s strong performance in research quality, where it ranked 17th. The guide’s unique … Read the full press release

LANXESS Earns ICIS Innovation Award for Breakthrough in LFP Battery Materials

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has won the ICIS Innovation Award 2024 for its development of high-quality iron oxides used in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cathodes. This recognition underscores LANXESS’ role in advancing Western value chains for LFP technology. The company … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Champions Green Innovation at ReThink HK 2024

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland is participating in ReThink HK 2024, showcasing its advanced sustainability solutions. At the event, the company will highlight its role in fostering a circular economy and promoting green technologies. Key activities include a workshop on integrating … Read the full press release

Transemel Maintains Excellence in Emissions Management with Third Consecutive HuellaChile Seal

(IN BRIEF) Transemel, a Chilean electric company owned by REN, has renewed the “HuellaChile” seal for the third year. This recognition, awarded by the Chilean Ministry of Environment, highlights Transemel’s ongoing efforts in managing greenhouse gas emissions. REN’s broader decarbonization … Read the full press release

LMU Secures Six ERC Starting Grants for Innovative Early-Career Research

(IN BRIEF) Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) has been awarded six prestigious Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC) to early-career researchers. Each grant, valued at approximately €1.5 million, supports projects across diverse fields including Geology, Quantum Physics, … Read the full press release

Germany Honors Freddie Mercury with Commemorative Postage Stamp

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Deutsche Post has honored Freddie Mercury, the legendary Queen frontman, with a commemorative postage stamp as part of its “Legends of Pop/Rock Music” series. The stamp, which features an iconic image of Mercury on stage with a … Read the full press release

Hudong Zhonghua Receives DNV Certification for Cutting-Edge Energy Vessel Designs at SMM

(IN BRIEF) Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. was awarded three Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates and one General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) certificate by DNV at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg. These awards recognize Hudong Zhonghua’s innovative designs … Read the full press release

UKRI Awards £32.4M to Breakthrough Interdisciplinary Research Projects

(IN BRIEF) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the first 36 projects to receive funding under its new cross-research council responsive mode (CRCRM) pilot scheme, distributing £32.4 million. These interdisciplinary projects address a variety of global challenges, including cancer … Read the full press release

Lund University Welcomes Acclaimed Transport Scholar for Collaborative Research Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Professor Johan Woxenius from the University of Gothenburg has been awarded the prestigious Håkan Frisinger Prize for Transportation Research by the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF). The award, which includes a guest research program at Lund University, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Triumphs in Autonomous Convoy Challenge at ELROB 2024

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall secured first place in the “Automated Convoy” category at the European Land Robot Trial (ELROB) 2024 by demonstrating the advanced capabilities of its AI-supported PATH A-Kit navigation system integrated into HX military trucks. The autonomous vehicles successfully … Read the full press release

VELUX Group Maintains Top 3% Global Ranking in Sustainability with Consecutive Gold Ratings from EcoVadis

(IN BRIEF) VELUX Group has been awarded a gold rating by EcoVadis, a leading global provider of sustainability assessments, for the second consecutive year. The company improved its score by 7 points in 2024, achieving 78 points, which places it … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Emily Rayfield Honored with Royal Society Medal for Transformative Research in Palaeobiology

(IN BRIEF) Professor Emily Rayfield of the University of Bristol has been awarded the prestigious Gabor Medal by the Royal Society for her pioneering work in integrating engineering and computational methods into palaeobiology. Her research, particularly in finite element modeling, … Read the full press release

BBVA Champions AI Innovation at Barcelona’s KDD Conference, Showcasing Financial Tech Leadership

(IN BRIEF) BBVA actively participated in the KDD (Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining) conference, held in Barcelona from August 25 to 29, 2024. The bank sponsored the event’s Finance Day, which focused on the applications of AI and machine learning … Read the full press release

Arkema Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Specialty Resins Facility in China, Expanding Sustainable Solutions in Asia

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has received ISCC PLUS certification for its Nansha production site in China, allowing the company to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV/LED/EB curable resins for the Asian market. This certification supports Arkema’s commitment to sustainability and … Read the full press release

MAN eTGX Secures Top Spot in First-Ever Electric Truck Comparison Test

(IN BRIEF) The MAN eTGX electric truck claimed first place in the world’s first major comparison test of heavy-duty electric trucks, conducted by the German magazine ‘Trucker’. It outperformed five competitors, earning praise for its low unladen weight, smooth driving … Read the full press release