Higher Education

Singapore launches Mental Health Innovation Asia Hub at international symposium

* High demand: Mental health now tops health concerns in Singapore, surpassing cancer and COVID-19. * New regional hub: MHIN Asia Hub, based in Singapore, aims to share innovative resources and ideas to promote mental health support across Asia. SINGAPORE, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a s...

2025-02-17 18:20 3980

A Breakthrough Skincare from Young Durian Fruit by CU Innovation Hub that Redefines Beauty and Food industries with Plant-Based Science

BANGKOK, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University  researchers, led by Professor Dr. Supaart Sirikantaramas, discovered an innovative use for durian, a fruit known for its pungent aroma and unique flavor. By utilizing "baby durians," which are typically...

2025-02-17 10:00 3085

Duke and Duke-NUS forge new frontiers in climate health research with S$1million funding

* The two institutions awarded more than S$1 million to accelerate five promising areas of research collaboration * Dedicated Research Collaboration Pilot Project grant combines expertise from Singapore and the US for bigger impact * First time in the grant's 15-year history that it focuses e...

2025-02-14 15:18 3685

CGS International Successfully Concludes ASEAN Investment Challenge 2024 with Malaysian Winner

ASEAN Investment Challenge (AIC) 2024 brings together more than 5,000 higher education students for an insightful journey into responsible investing KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Islamic University Malaysia's Azre Nazerul Rahman clinched first place at CGS I...

2025-02-13 16:58 3268

HKMU receives precious manuscripts and relics from Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong; Literary treasures to be digitally preserved to promote modern Chinese literature research

HONG KONG, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of renowned Chinese writerEileen Chang, who has a significant place in the modern Chinese literary world.Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is honoured to receive a generous donation from Dr Roland ...

2025-02-12 20:54 2828

From academic pursuits to inspiring young scholars--Internationally renowned mathematician Prof Raymond Chan says "No shortcuts to good results"

HONG KONG, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today (12 February), in the second session of the "A Personal Perspective on Doing Good Research" seminar series organised by the School of Graduate Studies ofLingnan University, Prof Raymond Chan Hon-fu, Vice-President (Academics) cum Provost and Lam Man ...

2025-02-12 17:14 2832

Fujitsu and Yokohama National University achieve world's first real-time prediction of tornadoes associated with typhoons using supercomputer Fugaku

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Limited and Yokohama National University today announced the achievement of the world's first real-time prediction of multiple typhoon-associated tornadoes using advanced supercomputing technology, significantly improving disaster preparednes...

2025-02-12 16:09 2401

Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Media Event During TechGALA, One of Japan's Largest Startup Events

Participants also visited Nagoya University Startup Laboratory, learning firsthand about what some of the region's most promisingstartups are developing NAGOYA, Japan , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JETRO and Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium held a media event for overseas and English-l...

2025-02-12 13:00 2853

From O Levels to a Medicine, Dentistry or Law Degree in Just 9 Months

SINGAPORE, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the growing demand for doctors, Singapore has increased the number of recognised foreign medical schools and ambitious students...

2025-02-11 23:58 2521

CKGSB Launches White Paper on Scaling Companies with Ecosystem Strategies

BEIJING, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world where AI, digitalization, and geopolitical shifts are reshaping business strategy, companies must position themselves to scale effectively and adapt to changes. Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business has released a new white paper, titledFrom Sta...

2025-02-11 17:45 4809

ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships 2025 Open to Empower Women to Lead in STEM

ASEAN-UK SAGE is the UK's flagship education programme in Southeast Asia, supporting girls and marginalised communities to access education and improve foundational learning. JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UK in colla...

2025-02-11 16:27 2350

Hyundai Motor Group Partners with SOAS University of London to Nurture African Talent through New Scholarship Agreement

* Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) partners with SOAS to foster a fundamental understanding of the continent and promoting sustainable development inAfrica * With the establishment of the 'Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship,' both parties have broadened their collaborative efforts to nurture futur...

2025-02-11 16:00 2345

BrightSparks Scholarship & Higher Education Fair 2025: Empowering Students for the Future

* The BrightSparks Scholarship & Higher Education Fair 2025 returns with the theme 'Be YOU,' coinciding with the critical period leading up to students receiving their A-level results and making key decisions about scholarships, academic pathways, and future careers. * The event will feature ...

2025-02-10 19:22 2650

UTM Open and Distance Learning: Empowering Learners Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), a research-intensive university specialising in engineering, science and technology, is expanding its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) initiative under the UTMHyFlex program to enhance accessibility to post...

2025-02-10 10:18 3039

Toys to Promote Well-being for the Elderly Designed by Chula Lecturers

BANGKOK, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A Chula  lecturer, Associate ProfessorPornthep Lertthewasiri, has developed innovative " toys and home decorations for the elderly " to enhance their physical and mental well-being, s...

2025-02-10 10:13 5227

Trust Bank and TerraPay Launch First-of-its-Kind International Payment Solution for Bangladeshi Students Going Abroad to Study

DHAKA, Bangladesh, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trust Bank, a leading private commercial bank inBangladesh and TerraPay, a global money movement company, have partnered to offer an innovative payment solution for all students in Bangladesh. This first-of-its-kind initiative is an alternative to t...

2025-02-10 10:00 2556

YCCECE Officially Launches Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) and Master of Education (MEd) programmes

HONG KONG, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) proudly announces the official launch of itsPostgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) (PGDE) and Master of Education (MEd) programmes. This milestone makes YCCECE the first self-fin...

2025-02-07 15:27 4090

$50M historic gift fuels scholarships in coastal and marine sciences at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS

Alumnus provides largest scholarship gift in university's history; Investment in the next generation of scientists and leaders comes at a time of global crisis WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- William & Mary's largest scholarship gift — the biggest ever for a school of coastal and...

2025-02-06 22:00 3588

Biomedical engineer's innovative excellence acknowledged

ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Adelaide Associate ProfessorJiawen Li has been awarded a prestigious global award by tech giant Sony and scientific publishing company Nature, for her work in biomedical engineering.   Meet Dr Jiawen Li, the fir...

2025-02-05 10:19 2599

The President of Chula Meets with Cambodian Minister of Education, a Graduate of the Faculty of Education Strengthening Relations and Integrating Knowledge for Youth in the Region

BANGKOK, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University reaffirms its role as a regional education leader by strengthening ties withCambodia. On January 17, 2025, Chulalongkorn University's executive team, led by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Ch...

2025-01-31 10:00 4300
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