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LMU Munich Shines as Three Scholars, Including Hannes Leitgeb, Earn Germany’s Leibniz Prize for Exceptional Research

(IN BRIEF) Hannes Leitgeb has been awarded the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for his outstanding contributions to mathematical and analytic philosophy. As Chair of Logic and Philosophy of Language and co-director of the … Read the full press release

Nadia Calviño Recognized as a Leading Force in Europe’s Future by POLITICO28

(IN BRIEF) Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), has been named one of Europe’s top “doers” in POLITICO’s annual POLITICO28 ranking, which celebrates influential figures shaping the continent. Calviño was recognized for her leadership in addressing Europe’s … Read the full press release

Toyota Mobility Foundation Unveils Semi-Finalists for Venice’s Sustainable Cities Challenge

(IN BRIEF) The Toyota Mobility Foundation has announced ten semi-finalists for its Sustainable Cities Challenge in Venice, part of a $9 million global initiative to promote low and zero-carbon transport. Selected from over 120 global entries, the semi-finalists will each … Read the full press release

AmeySRM Wins International Green Apple Award for Sustainable A533 Bridge Project

(IN BRIEF) AmeySRM has been awarded the International Green Apple Environment Award for its sustainable execution of the A533 Bridge Replacement Scheme in Cheshire, a £27 million project delivered in partnership with Sir Robert McAlpine for National Highways. The project, … Read the full press release

Stellantis Celebrates Global Education Achievements Through 2024 Student Awards Program

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis concluded its third global Student Awards Program, recognizing over 660 high school and university graduates from 22 countries with monetary awards for their innovative contributions to future mobility. The program, which has supported nearly 16,000 students since … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing & Midwifery Earns Bronze Athena Swan Award for Gender Equality

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing & Midwifery has received the Bronze Athena Swan Award, recognizing its commitment to advancing gender equality and fostering inclusivity in education and healthcare. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of the School’s … Read the full press release

KION Group Secures SBTi Validation for Ambitious Net-Zero Climate Goals

(IN BRIEF) KION GROUP AG’s climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), marking a critical milestone in its sustainability strategy. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, … Read the full press release

AI-Powered Protein Research Accelerates Crop Innovation at BASF

(IN BRIEF) BASF is leveraging groundbreaking advances in protein research, driven by the recent Nobel Prize-winning developments in computational protein design and structure prediction. David Baker’s work with Rosetta and Demis Hassabis and John Jumper’s creation of AlphaFold2 are transforming … Read the full press release

Nordex Group Receives German Corporate Sustainability Award for Leadership in Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) Nordex Group has been honored with the German Corporate Sustainability Award, recognized as one of 100 industry pioneers for its ongoing contributions to sustainable energy solutions. The award was presented at the 17th German Sustainability Day in Düsseldorf … Read the full press release

Zumtobel’s IZURA Luminaire Wins German Sustainability Award for Circular Design Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel’s IZURA pendant luminaire has won the German Sustainability Award 2025 in the Product + Resources category for its innovative circular design, resource-efficient production, and use of recycled materials. Featuring a modular structure and digital product passport, the … Read the full press release

NWO Celebrates Excellence with Prestigious Awards for Scientific Contributions

(IN BRIEF) The NWO Domain Science (ENW) has awarded five prestigious prizes, each worth €50,000, to recognize outstanding contributions in science across categories such as societal impact, diversity, communication, and team collaboration. The winners include female role models advancing equality, … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Achieves Gold Award for Outstanding Support to Armed Forces Community

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has earned the prestigious Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. This achievement highlights the company’s ongoing support for the armed forces community, including … Read the full press release

TUM Partner School Realschule Trostberg Honored with MINT21 Digital Award for Advancing Girls in STEM

(IN BRIEF) TUM’s partner school, Realschule Trostberg, has received the MINT21 Digital Award for its innovative integration of STEM education and digital learning. Through TUM’s “TUM Entdeckerinnen” program, the school engaged 60 girls in hands-on STEM projects like programming apps … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Achieves Top One Percent Ranking with EcoVadis Platinum Sustainability Medal

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed for sustainability over the past year. The recognition reflects Ahlstrom’s strong performance in four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, … Read the full press release

European Small and Mid-Cap Awards Honor Outstanding SMEs in Budapest

(IN BRIEF) The 12th European Small and Mid-Cap Awards, held during the SME Assembly in Budapest, celebrated exceptional SMEs that accessed capital markets through IPOs over the past two years. Organized by FESE, EuropeanIssuers, and the European Commission, the awards … Read the full press release

Continental and trinamiX Earn CES Innovation Award for Advanced Driver Monitoring Display

(IN BRIEF) Continental, in partnership with trinamiX, has won a CES Innovation Award for its Invisible Biometrics Sensing Display, which integrates advanced driver and passenger monitoring technologies invisibly behind an OLED screen. The display features 3D distance mapping for optimized … Read the full press release

Sandvik Achieves #5 Spot in Europe 500 Web Ranking and Tops Industry Category for Third Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has ranked #5 in Comprend’s 2024 Europe 500 web ranking, which evaluates the online presence of Europe’s largest companies by market capitalization, and retained its top position in the “Industrial Goods and Services” category for the third … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Researchers Recognized Among World’s Most Influential in 2024 Rankings

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has achieved significant recognition with 15 of its academics, and four affiliated researchers, included in Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers 2024 report. The rankings highlight individuals whose research, spanning the past decade, has had … Read the full press release

TUM Ranked Among World’s Top Universities for Graduate Employability and Digital Expertise

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is highly regarded by global employers, ranking 13th in the latest Global University Employability Ranking and 4th in Europe. This distinction highlights TUM graduates’ qualifications and the university’s focus on interdisciplinary and … Read the full press release

Warwick Volunteers Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Outstanding Community Impact

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Volunteers, a student organization at the University of Warwick, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the UK’s top honor for volunteer groups. With 926 students dedicating over 13,200 hours to projects in areas such … Read the full press release