Press release

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University, together with a group of contributing local companies, are starting a new Tekes-funded project on optical switching and transmission technologies to improve the scalability and energy-efficiency of data centres and 5G networks where the volumes of data transfer grow exponentially.

For the second year in a row, two scientists from King’s College London have been shortlisted as winners of the 15th Wellcome Image Awards, which annually showcases the best in science image making.

To meet the challenge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, a concerted effort and long-term economic commitment is needed, according to a new expert report by internationally leading researchers in the field. The journal Lancet Neurology devotes its entire April issue to a detailed overview and recommendations about how patient care, as well as basic and clinical research on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias should be organised in the future. The report will be presented at a workshop hosted by the European Parliament in Brussels on March 15, during the Brain Awareness Week 2016.

Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to power up new Energy Innovation Centre at WMG

As flying machines become more common-place in our everyday lives, their related technologies are poised to become a multi-billion dollar industry. Ushering in a new era, ETH Zurich researchers are developing dynamic systems that empower flying machines to interact with humans.

The acting vice-chancellor and the university director met with the Ethics Council. Recent events have accentuated that there is a need to clarify and revitalise work with research ethics at KI.

This collaboration is being part funded by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

A league table of the 25 world-leading government research bodies lists nine from Europe, with France’s CEA (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives) and Germany’s Fraunhofer Society topping the list

The University of Warwick is to receive almost £5 million funding to support the next generation of engineering, technology & science researchers

The development of crash test dummies has played a vital role in terms of car safety. Two researchers into traffic safety are now being rewarded for their crucial work in the field of biomechanical research. The Håkan Frisinger Foundation for Transportation Research has awarded its 2015 scholarship of SEK 250,000 to Astrid Linder and Mats Svensson