Tag Archives: wellbeing

British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards 2024 Now Open for Applications

(IN BRIEF) The British Safety Council has opened applications for the International Safety Awards 2024, marking the 66th year of these internationally recognized accolades for excellence in health, safety, and wellbeing. These awards honor organizations committed to maintaining high standards … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Graduate Develops Handheld Device ‘CONTACT’ to Detect Sports-Related Concussions in Seconds

(IN BRIEF) Joel Poulter, a recent Product Design graduate from Loughborough University, has prototyped a handheld device called ‘CONTACT’ designed to detect sports-related concussions in under 10 seconds. Inspired by his extensive experience as a rugby player and a desire … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s ‘Sleep in the City’ Project Explores Effects of Urban Heat on Sleep Quality

(IN BRIEF) A research team at Loughborough University is investigating the effects of extreme weather, particularly the ‘urban heat island’ phenomenon, on sleep quality and well-being through the Sleep in the City project. The research focuses on the impact of … Read the full press release

Screening Program Reduces Incidence of Lower Bowel Cancer by 15%, Major Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers from the University of Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has found that the introduction of the English Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) in 2006 led to a reduction … Read the full press release

Unlocking Feline Personalities: University of Helsinki’s Study Offers Insight into Cat Behaviors and Traits

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki have conducted extensive research into the personality traits and behaviors of cats, shedding light on various factors that impact the well-being of both cats and their owners. The research led to changes … Read the full press release

University of Warwick’s Dr. Elena Riva Receives National Teaching Fellowship for Advancing Interdisciplinary Education and Wellbeing

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Elena Riva, an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, has been awarded the 2023 National Teaching Fellowship for her outstanding work in enhancing students’ learning experience and promoting interdisciplinary education and wellbeing in the curriculum. Her … Read the full press release

Breakthrough ‘Fastball EEG’ Test for Dementia Receives £1.5M Funding Boost

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the universities of Bath and Bristol have been awarded £1.5 million in funding to scale up the development of a revolutionary dementia and Alzheimer’s disease test called ‘Fastball EEG’. The non-invasive test measures patients’ brain waves … Read the full press release

Loughborough Researchers to Investigate Effective Communication Strategies on Eating and Body Weight with Adolescents

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are launching a project to explore effective communication strategies about eating and body weight with adolescents. Led by Dr. Florence Sheen, the team aims to investigate how … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researchers Use Blood Proteins to Predict Future Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Liverpool, in collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceutica, have made significant progress in using blood proteins to predict future lung cancer. The study analyzed blood samples taken from healthy participants up to ten years before … Read the full press release

University Hospitals Münster and Twente Sign MoU for Cross-Border Healthcare Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) University Hospital Münster (UKM), Medisch Spectrum Twente (MST), and the universities of Münster and Twente have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on healthcare, education, and medical-technical progress in the German-Dutch border region. The aim is … Read the full press release

SEAT recognized for initiatives around mental health and pandemic response

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has won the European Sport & Healthy Company 2022 award in the Gold category for its projects related to the health and physical activity of its employees and of Spanish society in general. Among them were … Read the full press release

EU Funded SUNRISE Project to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Resilience Against Pandemics and Other Risks

(IN BRIEF) The EU has launched the SUNRISE project, which aims to improve the resilience of critical infrastructures in Europe, including transport, energy, water, and healthcare, against the impact of pandemics and other major risks. The project, which is set … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim: A Model for Employee Wellbeing in the Corporate World

(PRESS RELEASE) INGELHEIM, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world’s leading research-driven pharmaceutical companies with 130 years of experience, has announced it has been named a “Global Top Employer” for the third year in a row by the … Read the full press release

Brussels Motor Show: Bentley showcases their latest models, Flying Spur Hybrid and Bentayga EWB First Edition

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors Limited, hand building cars for over a century and the most sought-after luxury car brand in the world part of Volkswagen Group, has announced it displayed three special models at the … Read the full press release

The current state of the wellbeing of people across Europe and Asia according to AXA’s 2022 Mind Health and Wellbeing study

Respondents from China, Spain and Switzerland among the happiest, according to the research (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 25-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA (EPA: CS), A French multinational insurance and asset management firm, has announced the release of its 2022 edition of … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group joins The Valuable 500, a global movement of CEOs and their companies working together for disability inclusion

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 3-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Zurich Insurance Group (SWX: ZURN), Swiss’s largest insurer, has announced that it will join The Valuable 500, a global movement made up of 500 CEOs and their companies, innovating and working together for … Read the full press release

Holcim: With 3 billion people expected to lack access to adequate housing by 2030, we are committed to putting our business to work to uplift our communities

Focus on bridging the world’s gap in affordable housing and infrastructure Continued commitment to improve livelihoods and uphold highest standards of human rights Strategy to create CHF 500m in social value by 2030 (PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 22-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

UniCredit Group certified as great place to work in all of Europe for the fourth time in a row

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 25-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — UniCredit announces that its exceptional employee offering has been officially certified by Top Employers Institute, reaffirming the Group’s status as a great place to work. The European level Top Employers Certification was awarded … Read the full press release

SGS selected to review and verify Belmond’s enhanced cleaning protocols

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 26-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS announces global partnership with leading luxury travel company Belmond. The collaboration will reinforce Belmond’s commitment to safeguard the health and wellbeing of its guests … Read the full press release

Co-op Health: Brits aged 55 and over more likely to move offline as retailers open across the UK

Brits aged 55 and over are least likely to continue using online services as often as they have during lockdown Study shows that 70% of UK adults prefer conducting their daily activities in person Despite this, health services such as … Read the full press release