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Leverhulme Trust Announces Three Centenary Partnerships to Support the Future of UK Research

(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust Board has announced three new Leverhulme Centenary Partnerships to support underrepresented groups at key early stages of research careers in the UK. The partnerships are funded through the Trust’s £100 million centenary commitment, launched to … Read the full press release

Ramboll Foundation and WorldGBC Launch Partnership to Put Quality of Life at the Centre of Buildings and Cities

(IN BRIEF) The Ramboll Foundation and the World Green Building Council have launched a strategic partnership focused on making quality of life a measurable outcome of buildings and cities. The partnership aims to move the built environment sector beyond carbon-only … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Advances Croatian Industrial Partnerships Linked to Multi-Role Corvette Programme

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri hosted an Industry Day in Zagreb to explore cooperation opportunities with Croatia’s industrial ecosystem across shipbuilding, engineering, advanced manufacturing and defence. The event, held under the patronage of the Embassy of Italy in Croatia, brought together Croatian … Read the full press release

Bouygues Construction Builds Long-Term Position in US Construction Market Through Vannoy Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction has completed the acquisition of Vannoy Construction, a North Carolina-based general contractor with operations across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, strengthening the French group’s long-term position in the southeastern United States. Vannoy Construction generated €873 … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Wins E.ON Contract to Deliver Major District Heating Accumulator for Malmö’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a contract by E.ON to deliver a major district heating accumulator in Malmö, Sweden, as part of the city’s efforts to strengthen energy flexibility and reduce CO2 emissions from district heating production by up … Read the full press release

Proposed Stellantis-Dongfeng Joint Venture Targets NEV Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing Synergies in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Dongfeng Group have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to explore the creation of a new Stellantis-led joint venture in Europe focused on the sales, distribution, manufacturing, purchasing and engineering of Dongfeng new energy vehicles. The … Read the full press release

Webuild Expands Digital Infrastructure Storytelling Following Strong Public Response to “Evolutio” Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) Webuild’s immersive “Evolutio” exhibition at Milan’s Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology attracted more than 36,000 visitors during its three-month run, demonstrating strong public interest in the historical and social role of infrastructure development in … Read the full press release

Statnett Confirms AFRY as Client Representative for Strategic Onarheim Substation Development in Western Norway

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed by Statnett as client representative and project management partner for the execution of a new transformer substation at Onarheim in Western Norway, a 420/300/132 kV facility designed to enhance grid capacity, reliability, and flexibility … Read the full press release

Vaisala Achieves Major Design Milestone as WM80 Wind Sensor Earns Prestigious iF Design Recognition for Reliability and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has earned its first iF Design Award with the WM80 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor, a product recognized for combining high-performance engineering with purposeful design. Developed for demanding environments such as renewable energy and maritime sectors, the WM80 delivers … Read the full press release

Webuild and Hyundai E&C Strengthen Global Infrastructure Partnership with Focus on High Value and Green Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) Webuild and Hyundai Engineering & Construction have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their collaboration in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide. The partnership focuses on sectors such as ports, airports, defence, and green energy, combining the companies’ … Read the full press release

Wood Continues Support for Strategically Important UK Gas Infrastructure with Expanded Role Across Shell’s Southern North Sea Operations

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a 16-month extension to its technical personnel and engineering support contract with Shell U.K. Limited, enabling it to continue providing specialist services across key Southern North Sea assets including the Leman and Sole Pit platforms, … Read the full press release

Webuild Invites Public to Name Two of Europe’s Largest Tunnel-Boring Machines for Italy’s High-Speed Rail Project

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has initiated a public naming contest for two of Europe’s largest tunnel-boring machines, which are about to begin excavating on Lot 1A of the Salerno-Reggio Calabria high-speed railway. The public can vote until November 7 for either … Read the full press release

Siemens and Capgemini Partner to Develop AI-Native Digital Solutions for Next-Generation Industrial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Capgemini have deepened their collaboration to develop AI-native digital solutions that integrate artificial intelligence directly into the foundation of product engineering, manufacturing, and operations. The partnership will deliver industry-specific applications that combine Siemens’ industrial software and … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group strengthens AI leadership in financial services through large-scale Copilot integration and workforce upskilling

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has achieved a major milestone in AI adoption, with 93% of its 30,000 M365 Copilot licence holders actively using the tool to improve productivity and save an average of 46 minutes daily. Supported by its … Read the full press release

The Leverhulme Trust recognises 30 exceptional researchers with £3 million in 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prizes

(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust has announced the 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize winners, awarding £3 million across 30 exceptional researchers from universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, and Liverpool. Each prize, worth £100,000, supports researchers in Archaeology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geography, … Read the full press release

Abertis Foundation and UNICEF Strengthen STEM Education for Girls in Mexico to Bridge Gender Gaps in Science and Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Abertis Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF, is driving a nationwide effort in Mexico to close the gender gap in STEM education. Over 6,000 children and adolescents in more than 300 schools have benefited from the programme, which … Read the full press release

Prof. Chiara Manfletti Brings International Expertise to Her New Role as Technical University of Munich Senate Chair

(IN BRIEF) Prof. Chiara Manfletti has been elected Chair of the Senate at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), following her first election to the Senate earlier this year. She brings vast international experience from academia, the European Space Agency, … Read the full press release

Stellantis launches Innovation Lab and Transformation Academy with Mistral AI to accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has expanded its partnership with Mistral AI, transitioning from pilots to a company-wide integration of artificial intelligence across its operations. Announced at Italian Tech Week in Turin, the collaboration includes the launch of an Innovation Lab to … Read the full press release

KBR and BMT form partnership to enhance long-term sustainment and readiness of Royal Australian Navy platforms

(IN BRIEF) KBR and BMT have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen maritime sustainment for the Royal Australian Navy, combining KBR’s program management and engineering expertise with BMT’s naval engineering, assurance, and asset management capabilities. The collaboration focuses on … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group Partners with Google Cloud to Advance AI Innovation and Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven innovation, expand into new markets, and improve sustainability across its portfolio. The collaboration will focus on AI and cloud innovation, global business expansion, and sustainability leadership in … Read the full press release