Higher Education

Reimagining our urban futures: Health-Driven Design for Cities (HD4) research programme launches in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- December sees the launch of  Health-Driven Design for Cities (HD4), a groundbreaking Singapore-based research collaboration seeking to discover how best to design urban environments that enhance the health of their residents. HD4 is a partnership betwe...

2024-12-09 12:12 1946

NUS study: A microRNA solves an evolutionary mystery of butterfly and moth wing colouration

SINGAPORE, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lepidopterans (butterflies and moths) exhibit a splendid diversity of wing colour patterns, and many species display black and white, or dark and bright, wing colour pattern variants associated with the presence and absence of melanin. Many of these wing co...

2024-12-06 23:14 4096

Eddid Financial Establishes 10th Anniversary Scholarships with HKUST, CityU, and PolyU

Nurturing local financial industry leaders HONG KONG, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Eddid Financial (the "Group") has partnered with three prestigious universities in Hong Kong—theHong Kong University of Science and Technology ("HKUST"), City University of Hong ...

2024-12-06 20:21 4622

NUS researchers innovate scalable robotic fibres with light-emitting, self-healing and magnetic properties

Novel multifunctional SHINE fibres enhance human-robot interactions in applications ranging from smart textiles to robotics SINGAPORE, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of interdisciplinary scientists from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering  under ...

2024-12-06 13:26 1921

Researchers Call for Action on Land Restoration and Food Systems to Save Climate and Biodiversity

THUWAL, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST),Saudi Arabia's leading applied research university, in collaboration with Aeon Collective, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable development and environmental...

2024-12-06 00:30 1887

The 2024 World Conference on Science Literacy kicks off in Beijing, China

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news release from China Research Institute for Science Popularization: The 2024 World Conference on Science Literacy (WCSL) kicks off fromDecember 5 to 6 in Beijing, China. With the theme of "Enhance Science Literacy, Empower Joint Development", the...

2024-12-05 19:54 2918

Altair and Auburn University to Collaborate on $1.25 Million AFWERX Contract to Advance Vortex Rocket Engines

Altair® FlightStream™ to improve engine performance in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods TROY, Mich., Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, will work together withAuburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineeri...

2024-12-05 18:41 1856

Soka Gakkai International to Support Nobel Peace Prize Forum and Youth Dialogue with Hibakusha in Oslo

TOKYO, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 11, following the December 10 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to award Nihon Hidankyo, the Nobel Peace Prize Forum will take place at theOslo University Aula. Organized by the Norwegian Nobel Institute, this year the forum is cosponsored by theUniversity...

2024-12-05 14:00 1913

Cambridge CARES continues decade-long collaboration with Singapore universities with two decarbonisation projects

* The University of Cambridge's first overseas research centre (CARES) hosted Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Research Foundation (NRF) to view the centre's technical capabilities for decarbonisation research. * Local and international partners will adv...

2024-12-05 11:00 2319

Collegiate Cricket League (CCL) Introduces Global Cricket to U.S. Colleges

Uniting Colleges Nationwide to Showcase the World's Second Most Popular Sport with Support fromUSA Cricket and NCL DALLAS, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Collegiate Cricket League (CCL) is proud to announce its official launch as the premier organization for collegiate cricket inthe Unite...

2024-12-04 23:24 2150

Peking University HSBC Business School Reaccredited by AACSB and AMBA for the Maximum 5-Year Period

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In November 2024, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) announced that Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) has been accredited by AACSB for the maximum 5-year period once again.

2024-12-04 13:24 3575

HKBU scientist's Automated Multiplex Diagnostics System recommended by WHO as an innovative health technology for low-resource contexts

HONG KONG, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Automated Multiplex Diagnostics System developed by Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer of Hong KongBaptist University (HKBU), has been recommended in the 2024 Compendium of Innovative Health Technologies for Low-resource Settings pu...

2024-12-03 15:03 1949

Chinese media applauds renowned economist for his contribution of knowledge, insights to the country

BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China News Service (CNS) applauded veteran Chinese economistJustin Yifu Lin's decades contribution to serve his country with his knowledge and insight, according to an article issued by China News Network, an affiliated internet service agency of CNS, said he...

2024-12-01 11:21 2998

Young International Scientists Say Tech Cooperation Creates Strong Bond

BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For Muhammad Salman Hameed, a Pakistani researcher, his six years of experience inChina have been highly rewarding. He has not only refined his research techniques and expanded his professional network, but also built cross-cultural relationships that have e...

2024-11-30 00:12 4004

Access World-Class British Education at Southeast Asia's QS 5-star University

HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research from IDP Education reveals a shift in student preferences, with traditional destinations like Canada, the US, ...

2024-11-27 13:41 3167

Times Higher Education's Inaugural 'Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025': KIIT Ranked 4th Best in India, 92nd in the World

BHUBANESHWAR, India, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KIIT-DU (https://kiit.ac.in/) has secured an impressive 4th position in India in the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, which recognizes universities excelling in interdisciplina...

2024-11-26 15:05 2854

Young International Scientists Say: Seeking Knowledge and Opportunities in China

BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  A news report from Science and Technology Daily:  Osama Abdalla Abdelshafy Mohamed. (COURTESY PHOTO) Seek knowledge even if you have to go as far as China, as a...

2024-11-25 22:15 1908

Chulalongkorn University Presents 'Mud Sang' Documentary to Globally Revive the Spirit of Muay Thai

BANGKOK, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Muay Thai, Thailand's iconic martial art, has been gaining international recognition and generating significant income as a form of "soft power." Foreign tourists are flocking to boxing stadiums and training camps to experience this cultural gem. However, th...

2024-11-25 10:03 3827

Chinese path to modernization a model for Global South, experts say

BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China's rise from poverty to prosperity is a miracle that has contributed enormously toward global development, said Erik Solheim, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations. ...

2024-11-23 15:35 33972

Global focus on vocational education at Tianjin conference

BEIJING, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily The 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference has been taking place in Tianjin this week. [Photo/china.com.cn] The 2024 World Vocational and Tech...

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