Tag Archives: Education

CVC Foundation Invests in Resurgo Trust, AllChild, and Greenhouse Sports to Empower UK Youth

(IN BRIEF) The CVC Foundation has awarded strategic grants to Resurgo Trust, AllChild, and Greenhouse Sports, reinforcing its commitment to community-led, scalable solutions in education and employability. Resurgo will grow its SPEAR programme for NEET youth, AllChild will expand its … Read the full press release

Virtualware Elevates to Euronext Growth with Market Cap at €36.8 Million

(IN BRIEF) Virtualware has transitioned from Euronext Access Paris to Euronext Growth (ALVIR), becoming the seventh Spanish company on the market and achieving a market capitalisation increase from €27.3 million in April 2023 to €36.8 million in June 2025. With … Read the full press release

Newcastle University’s Discover Festival to Showcase Cutting-Edge Research and Interactive Activities

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University’s Discover Festival, a free family-friendly event, will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, offering a day of interactive learning and entertainment. Over 70 activities will showcase the university’s pioneering research, including hands-on experiences in robotics, … Read the full press release

Hydro and Norwegian Red Cross Join Forces to Strengthen Communities and Provide Emergency Relief Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has entered into a partnership with the Norwegian Red Cross, aiming to support a just transition and provide emergency relief globally. The partnership will focus on strengthening local communities, promoting equal opportunities, and supporting disaster preparedness. Hydro … Read the full press release

University of Twente Receives Significant Bequest from Ottoline Visser-Stokhuijzen to Foster Research and Education

(IN BRIEF) Ottoline Visser-Stokhuijzen’s €10 million bequest to four Dutch universities will significantly enhance scientific research and education. The University of Twente will receive €2.5 million, supporting innovative research and assisting students facing financial or personal challenges. The bequest will … Read the full press release

Spring Graduation at Umeå University: Celebrating Teachers, Researchers, and the New Vice-Chancellor

(IN BRIEF) Umeå University will celebrate its Spring Graduation on 15 and 17 May 2025, with ceremonies recognizing outstanding teachers, new doctors, jubilee doctors, and the installation of Tora Holmberg as Vice-Chancellor. A total of 34 teachers will be honored, … Read the full press release

CERN’s Beamline for Schools Wins EPS-HEPP Outreach Prize for Inspiring the Next Generation of Particle Physicists

(IN BRIEF) CERN’s Beamline for Schools (BL4S) programme has won the 2025 Outreach Prize from the European Physical Society’s High Energy and Particle Physics Division (EPS-HEPP) for its innovative efforts in engaging high school students with particle physics. The award … Read the full press release

Global Disability Summit 2025: KfW Champions Inclusive Development and Education Reforms

(IN BRIEF) The Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin, held on April 2 and 3, united international leaders, NGOs, and private sector representatives to focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities. Co-organised by Germany, the Kingdom of Jordan, and … Read the full press release

Banco Santander Fuels Social Progress with EUR 166 Million Investment in Education and Crisis Relief

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander has committed EUR 166 million in 2024 to a wide array of initiatives supporting education, employability, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, impacting five million people across its operational regions. The investment, split between EUR 104 million for … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with One World Media to Support Women’s Solutions Reporting Award

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and One World Media (OWM) continue their partnership for the Women’s Solutions Reporting Award, recognizing media coverage that highlights the role of women in addressing global challenges. This award, part of the 2025 … Read the full press release

Puratos Expands Its Reach in the Baking Industry with Acquisition of École Bellouet Conseil

(IN BRIEF) Puratos, a global leader in bakery ingredients, has acquired the renowned École Bellouet Conseil, a prestigious French bakery school based in Paris. Founded by celebrated pastry chefs G. Joël Bellouet and Jean-Michel Perruchon, the school has been a … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Study Highlights Risk Awareness Gaps Among Young People and Pushes for Improved Education

(IN BRIEF) A study commissioned by Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) reveals significant gaps in risk awareness among young people aged 18-29, who are more prone to taking risks without fully understanding their potential consequences. The study, conducted across nine countries, … Read the full press release

GEA Foundation Launched to Drive Global Impact in Education, Sustainability, and Disaster Relief

(IN BRIEF) GEA Group launched the GEA Foundation at an event in Berlin, aiming to strengthen the company’s community engagement by focusing on education, poverty alleviation, access to infrastructure, and disaster relief. The foundation builds on GEA’s commitment to donate … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Ranked Global Leader in Managed IoT Connectivity by Kaleido Intelligence

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has been ranked as the global leader in managed IoT connectivity by Kaleido Intelligence in its “Connectivity Vendor Hub: Competitive Analysis 2025.” The company’s Kite platform, praised for its scalability, flexibility, and advanced features in cybersecurity … Read the full press release

APM Terminals Apapa Awards Scholarships to 45 Undergraduates, Expanding Its Commitment to Education in Nigeria

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, awarded scholarships to 45 undergraduate students from its host community as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts. The ceremony, held in Lagos, also recognized the children of five front-line employees. … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Study Reveals AI’s Complex Impact on Freelance Job Demand Following ChatGPT Launch

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in the Journal for Economic Behaviour and Organization explores the changing landscape of freelance job demand following the release of ChatGPT in late 2022. The study found that job categories like copywriting, translation, and … Read the full press release

EIB Global Loan Boosts SES’s O3b mPOWER Satellite Network to Enhance Connectivity and Bridge the Digital Divide

(IN BRIEF) SES has secured a €125 million loan from EIB Global to expand its O3b mPOWER satellite network with three additional satellites. The loan will support the network’s efforts to provide high-performance broadband to underserved regions, particularly in Africa, … Read the full press release

Logicor Opens 800,000 sq ft Logistics Park in Daventry, Creating Jobs and Supporting Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has completed its largest logistics development in the UK with the opening of Logicor Park Daventry, which includes three state-of-the-art warehouses totaling 800,000 sq ft. Strategically located in the logistics “Golden Triangle,” the park offers exceptional access … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich Study Reveals Germany’s 15-Year-Olds Lack Confidence in Evaluating Online Information

(IN BRIEF) An analysis of Germany’s 2022 PISA study reveals that while the majority of 15-year-olds feel confident about conducting online searches, they struggle with evaluating the quality and reliability of the information they find. Fewer than half of the … Read the full press release

Banco Santander and Coursera Offer 10,000 Scholarships for Global Professional Development

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander has partnered with Coursera to offer 10,000 scholarships for access to Coursera’s platform, providing one-year free access to over 13,000 courses and professional certifications across 13 countries. The scholarships cover a wide range of fields, including … Read the full press release