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Converge unveils 100-strong challenge cohort

This year's challenge includes an increasing number of spin-out firms using artificial intelligence technology

Insider UK

A beginner's guide to hardcore in five essential albums

Over four decades since its birth, hardcore punk remains in rude health. From Black Flag to Turnstile, here are the albums that have defined it

Metal Hammer

Devin Townsend added as headline act for ArcTanGent

Haken, Aiming For Enrique, OURCODENAMEIS:MILO, Ashenspire, CLT DRP and more added to the bill...

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Graduate’s period hygiene kit could ‘make a difference’ to women all over the world

Erin Reid produced the LU Innovations menstrual hygiene kit as she was ‘infuriated’ at the lack of products for women who spend time outdoors.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh student and hillwalker creates period kit for outdoor adventurers

AN outdoor enthusiast has designed a new kit that aims to reduce the risk of infection and toxic shock syndrome for women when they have their…

The National (Scotland)

Graduate’s hygiene kit could ‘make a difference’ to women all over the world

Erin Reid produced the LU Innovations menstrual hygiene kit as she was ‘infuriated’ at the lack of products for women who spend time outdoors.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh student's hygiene kit could ‘make a difference’ to women all over the world

The Edinburgh Napier University graduate used that as the inspiration to develop her LU Innovations menstrual hygiene kit, which could “make a difference in the lives of women around the world”.

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Menstrual hygiene start-up prepares for launch

The recent Converge Award double winner is developing her product ahead of a fundraise next summer

Insider UK

Patient mistrust and poor access hamper federal efforts to overhaul family planning

JACKSON, Miss. — Two years ago, after an emergency cesarean section at a Mississippi hospital, Sherika Trader was denied a tubal ligation. Trader, now 33, was told that to have her tubes tied, she had to have a second child or a husband’s permission, even though she wasn’t married.

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Healthtech and sustainable start-ups win Scottish innovation awards

Rebecca Goss from the University of St Andrews, who founded X-Genix, takes overall prize

Insider UK

Tech dominates Scottish academic founder competition shortlist

Entrepreneurs from 12 of Scotland’s universities have reached the final of the 2022 Converge Awards

Insider UK

Female founders triumph at academic innovation event

Healthtech, agritech and eco-conscious fashion start-ups impressed investors a Converge pitching session

Insider UK

Black-led media are seeing a resurgence in Seattle but 'we're so much further back than we used to be'

As a small crowd filters into the Columbia City Theater on a gray May Tuesday, Tony Benton stands on the stage with a mic in one hand and a smoothie in the other, saying "one-two-one-two-one-two."

Tribune News Service

‘It’s like a rock opera’: Converge’s Jacob Bannon and Chelsea Wolfe stir up beautiful metal

They are one of the most influential – and brutal – bands in the world. So why have they teamed up with the dulcet-voiced singer songwriter? It’s all about breaking the rules, they say

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Benzinga

Troika Media Shares Gain After Naming New CFO

Troika Media Group, Inc (NASDAQ:TRKA) appointed Erica Naidrich as the CFO, effective immediately. Christopher Broderick, previously CFO and COO, will remain as COO. Before joining Troika Media Group, Naidrich served as VP of Accounting and Controller for Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (NYSE:MSGE). Troika recently reported third-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 307% year-on-year to $15.7 million. The…

Benzinga

Converge Buys This California-Based IT Solutions Provider, With 40+ Year History

Software-enabled IT & Cloud Solutions provider Converge Technology Solutions Corp.

Benzinga

Converge Unveils New Services Product For IBM Guardium Insights

Converge Technology Solutions Corp (TSX:CTS) (OTCQX:CTSDF) launched a new services product for International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) IBM Guardium Insights. Converge Enterprise Cloud for IBM Guardium Insights (CECIGI) is a cloud-agnostic, hosted, and managed solution for data security and compliance. The new offering is featured and available in the IBM product catalog. CECIGI allows clients…

Tribune News Service

Abortion politics lead to power struggles over family planning grants

BOZEMAN, Mont. — In a busy downtown coffee shop, a drawing of a ski lift with intrauterine devices for chairs draws the eyes of sleepy customers getting their morning underway with a caffeine jolt.

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EXCLUSIVE: Troika Media To Acquire Converge Direct For $125M

Troika Media Group Inc (NASDAQ: TRKA) agreed to acquire Converge Direct LLC and its affiliates for $125 million. Converge is a leading independent marketing and customer acquisition business.

Insider UK

Converge opens applications for academic innovators - with biggest prize pot yet

University entrepreneurs can access to a funding pot worth more than £300,000

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