Tag Archives: SCHOOLS

Mondadori Group Centralises Publishing Logistics in New 40,000 m² Kuehne+Nagel Hub in Mantova

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Mondadori Group have opened a 40,000 m² fulfilment centre in San Giorgio Bigarello, near Mantova, creating Italy’s largest logistics hub dedicated to educational publishing. Developed and operated by Kuehne+Nagel, the facility centralises Mondadori Group’s publishing logistics … Read the full press release

KfW Report Finds German Municipalities Expect Major Investment Increase While Financial Strain Continues to Deepen

(IN BRIEF) KfW’s latest Municipal Panel shows that German municipalities plan to increase infrastructure investment significantly in 2026, with expected spending rising to around EUR 50 billion, up 14.8% from the EUR 44 billion planned in 2025. Most planned investment … Read the full press release

EIB Group Expands Financing for Europe’s Competitiveness, Ukraine Resilience and Global Gateway Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has approved €7.9 billion in new financing to support innovation, sustainability, infrastructure and global partnerships across Europe and beyond. The financing, approved by the Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank and … Read the full press release

Naples and EIB Sign Financing Agreement to Advance Social Housing, Energy Efficiency and Public Infrastructure Renewal

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the City of Naples have signed a €40 million financing agreement to support urban regeneration, social development and climate transition projects under Naples’ 2025–2027 Investment Programme. Structured as a framework loan, the financing … Read the full press release

INEOS and The Daily Mile Foundation Celebrate 10-Year Partnership as Children’s Activity Programme Reaches 5.5 Million Participants Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) INEOS and The Daily Mile Foundation are celebrating 10 years of partnership, during which The Daily Mile has grown from a simple classroom idea in Stirling, Scotland, into a global children’s health and wellbeing movement reaching more than … Read the full press release

EIB and Hemsö deepen cooperation to modernise climate-friendly schools, healthcare and public-service infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €200 million loan to Hemsö Fastigheter to finance nine projects involving new and renovated energy-efficient public buildings across Sweden, Finland, and Germany, including schools, a health centre, an ice rink, and … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Study Shows Denmark’s Growing Ethnic Integration in Families, Schools, and Workplaces

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University’s recent study challenges the notion of segregated communities in Denmark, revealing that ethnic integration is progressing faster than commonly perceived. Using registry data, the research shows that more Danes are mixing across ethnic lines, with significant … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €2M for Digital Transformation in Montenegro’s Schools

(IN BRIEF) The EIB, through its Economic Resilience Initiative Fund, has granted €2 million to purchase digital equipment for schools under the Montenegro Education Programme. This funding, part of a broader €29 million investment by EIB Global in Montenegrin education, … Read the full press release

Norway Fuels Ukraine’s Green Rebuild with NOK 180 Million Investment in Energy-Efficiency Projects

(IN BRIEF) Norway has allocated NOK 180 million (around EUR 16 million) through Nefco to drive Ukraine’s green recovery and reconstruction efforts by funding energy-efficiency projects that renovate schools, hospitals, and wastewater facilities, as well as by installing solar energy … Read the full press release

Celebrating 25 Years of Clyde in the Classroom: Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards

(IN BRIEF) The “Clyde in the Classroom” project is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking its success in educating over 50,000 children in the West of Scotland about local biodiversity and the River Clyde’s ecology. Founded by the Clyde River Foundation … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €55 Million to Rebuild Ukraine’s Schools, Hospitals, and Social Infrastructure Under Recovery Programme

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated €55 million in EU-guaranteed funding under the Ukraine Recovery Programme to rebuild critical social infrastructure in 2025 and beyond. This funding, part of the €340 million framework loan backed by the … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU Partner with Montenegro to Boost Energy Efficiency in Schools, Cutting CO₂ and Energy Costs

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted Montenegro a €20 million loan, supplemented by EU funding, to improve energy efficiency in 24 educational buildings, including schools and a student dormitory. The upgrades, which will include … Read the full press release

Ukraine Reopens Two Renovated Schools in Vinnytsia Oblast with EIB and EU Support

(IN BRIEF) Two schools in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, have reopened after energy-efficient renovations funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under the Ukraine Recovery Programme. These upgrades, benefiting over 700 students and staff, reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption while … Read the full press release

EQT Partners with Compass to Accelerate Global Expansion and Innovation in EdTech

(IN BRIEF) EQT, a global investment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Compass, a leading K-12 education software company. The partnership aims to accelerate Compass’s growth, enhance its platform, and support its international expansion. With over 3,000 schools already … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank and Partners Launch ‘Dialog Leben’ to Foster Democratic Values in Schools

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank, in collaboration with Teach First Deutschland and GermanDream, has introduced “Dialog Leben,” a project aimed at promoting democratic values in schools situated in less privileged areas. The initiative focuses on “dialogues on values,” where students engage … Read the full press release

Barnsley and Bradford Schools Partner with Amey for Notable Energy Savings

(IN BRIEF) Amey, a facilities management provider, conducted an energy reduction campaign during Net Zero Week in schools across Barnsley and Bradford. They achieved significant carbon emission reductions of 5.91% in Barnsley and 5.4% in Bradford, totaling a reduction of … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Renovates Schools in Brazil, Paving the Way for Solar and Digital Learning

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp’s team members traveled to Ceará, Brazil, to assist in the refurbishment of three schools near the Complexo Solar Milagres. The renovation efforts included painting, tile replacement, ceiling plaster lining, electrical and hydraulic maintenance, and furniture refurbishment … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain helped rebuilt the tornado destroyed schools in Moravská Nová Ves, Czech Republic

(PRESS RELEASE) COURVEVOIE, France, 6-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced its donation and support for the schools in Moravská Nová Ves (Czech Republic), destroyed by a tornado … Read the full press release

Centre for Economics and Business Research: return to full operation in UK schools could raise GDP by 3.3%, roughly £70 billion a year

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 31-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), one of UK’s leading economics consultancies, has announced that UK’s GDP could stand £70 billion higher when the schools reopen, but part of the swing will … Read the full press release

UKFast event: 2018 is a ‘critical year’ for delivering a technology revolution across the UK’s education sector

2018 is a ‘critical year’ for delivering a technology revolution across the UK’s education sector, according to a panel of experts gathered to examine emerging tech trends at an event at hosting firm UKFast. MANCHESTER, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — While augmented … Read the full press release