University of South Australia

Rokt Appoints Terry Bowen as President and Chief Operating Officer

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Donnerstag, September 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokt, the leading ecommerce technology company using AI to make transactions more relevant to each shopper, today announced it has appointed Terry Bowen President and Chief Operating Officer. Bowen has more than 25 years of financial, strategic and operational experience across several of Australia's leading consumer-focused companies. He will transition into the role over the next few months as he concludes other commitments and be based in Rokt's New York office, where he will report directly to CEO Bruce Buchanan.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokt , the leading ecommerce technology company using AI to make transactions more relevant to each shopper, today announced it has appointed Terry Bowen President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Bowen has more than 25 years of financial, strategic and operational experience across several of Australia's leading consumer-focused companies.
  • Rokt announced it has appointed Terry Bowen as President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • "Terry is one of the strongest leaders I have worked with and has a proven track record across a wide range of industries," said Bruce Buchanan, CEO of Rokt.

Wearable Devices’ Mudra Neural Gestures Control Demonstrated With OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition

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Mittwoch, August 30, 2023
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YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced that its Mudra gesture technology for developers with leading technology company OPPO’s Mixed Reality (MR) device will be available  at the Augmented World Expo Asia ("AWE Asia") on August 30-31, 2023 in Singapore.

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  • Using OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition, the Company's neural control technology demonstrated smooth and seamless gesture control in a variety of applications requiring intuitive hands-free control.
  • “We are honored to collaborate with one of the world's leaders in the industry, in delivering an intuitive hands-free gesture control for smart glasses and headsets.
  • As our Mudra technology for the B2B market continues to gain momentum, presenting it to the global community of developers is imperative to increase our worldwide awareness.
  • The collaboration with OPPO further underlines the confidence in our technology," said Offir Remez, the Company’s Executive VP of Business Development.

Ferronova and Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) Sign Licensing Agreement for Use of Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) Inhibitor in Radiotherapy

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Mittwoch, August 23, 2023
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Australian biotech company Ferronova announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) for the application of PRF’s patented Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) inhibitor in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MRI-guided therapies.

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  • Australian biotech company Ferronova announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) for the application of PRF’s patented Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) inhibitor in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MRI-guided therapies.
  • The licensing agreement will bring together Ferronova’s patented FerroTrace® platform, a super-paramagnetic iron-oxide nanoparticle (SPION) formulation, and PRF’s patented FAP inhibitor in a combination to be applied in targeted radiotherapy of difficult cancers with complicated treatment margins such as glioblastoma, prostate cancer and pancreatic cancer.
  • “Purdue researchers are the driving force behind world changing innovations, and our partnership with Ferronova serves as yet another testament to our dedication to partnering with companies that can improve the world and save lives with Purdue technologies,” said Brooke Beier, senior vice president of Purdue Innovates.
  • “We are hopeful that this collaboration will change that, and in future, have a positive impact on the management of patients with this tragic disease.”

Augmented World Expo Asia 2023 Announces Agenda

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Mittwoch, Juli 26, 2023
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SINGAPORE, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Augmented World Expo Asia just released the agenda for the AWE Asia 2023 conference, hosted in Singapore from August 30-31. The agenda includes 94 speakers presenting 64 sessions across 9 content tracks in VR, AR, and related Web3 and metaverse technologies.

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  • SINGAPORE, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Augmented World Expo Asia just released the agenda for the AWE Asia 2023 conference, hosted in Singapore from August 30-31.
  • The agenda includes 94 speakers presenting 64 sessions across 9 content tracks in VR, AR, and related Web3 and metaverse technologies.
  • Since 2015, AWE Asia has acted as Asia's essential event for enterprises, XR solution providers, developers, and media interested in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and other Web3 and Metaverse technologies in Asia.
  • Begun in 2010, Augmented World Expo has become the top global conference for everything XR.

Alta Copper Appoints Andrew Hamilton to the Board of Directors

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Montag, Juli 10, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alta Copper Corp. (TSX: ATCU; OTCQX: ATCUF; BVL: ATCU) (“Alta Copper” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Mr. Andrew Hamilton as a director of the Company.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alta Copper Corp. (TSX: ATCU; OTCQX: ATCUF; BVL: ATCU) (“Alta Copper” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Mr. Andrew Hamilton as a director of the Company.
  • “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Hamilton to the Board of Directors of Alta Copper.
  • Mr. Andrew Hamilton is Technical Director of Fortescue Metals with the Corporate Strategy Team.
  • Mr. Hamilton held various roles on the US$3.9bn IBJV project including Project Director and Technical Director.

AACSB Highlights 25 Innovative Business Schools of Tomorrow

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Montag, April 17, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world's largest business education alliance—announces 25 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world's largest business education alliance—announces 25 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.
  • This annual program recognizes institutions from around the world that serve as champions of change in the business education landscape.
  • In 2023, the highlights feature efforts to innovate the business school in ways that enhance value for all stakeholders, including students, businesses, and society.
  • "New demands from stakeholders require reimagined business education initiatives, and the 2023 Innovations That Inspire selections demonstrate fresh ways forward for business schools," said Caryn Beck-Dudley, AACSB president and CEO.

AACSB Highlights 25 Innovative Business Schools of Tomorrow

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Montag, April 17, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world's largest business education alliance—announces 25 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world's largest business education alliance—announces 25 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.
  • This annual program recognizes institutions from around the world that serve as champions of change in the business education landscape.
  • In 2023, the highlights feature efforts to innovate the business school in ways that enhance value for all stakeholders, including students, businesses, and society.
  • "New demands from stakeholders require reimagined business education initiatives, and the 2023 Innovations That Inspire selections demonstrate fresh ways forward for business schools," said Caryn Beck-Dudley, AACSB president and CEO.

ASICS LAUNCHES THE GEL-NIMBUS® 25, THE MOST COMFORTABLE RUNNING SHOE AS TESTED BY RUNNERS*

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Mittwoch, Februar 1, 2023
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BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASICS is announcing the launch of the GEL-NIMBUS® 25 running shoes, the most comfortable running shoe*, designed to help everyone experience the uplifting power of running on the body and mind. Rated by runners as the best in comfort in an independent test by The Biomechanics Lab in South Australia, the GEL-NIMBUS® 25 offers more cushioning and softer landings for the most comfortable running experience.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASICS is announcing the launch of the GEL-NIMBUS® 25 running shoes, the most comfortable running shoe*, designed to help everyone experience the uplifting power of running on the body and mind.
  • The research study explored three primary research questions, including, most importantly: Is the GEL-NIMBUS® 25 a more comfortable running shoe than the four comparator shoes tested?
  • However, the results of this study were conclusive: the GEL-NIMBUS® 25 shoe was statistically the most comfortable running shoe tested."
  • Try ASICS latest product innovation and tell us how running in ASICS makes you feel.

Ferronova secures A$11 million to advance nanotech image-guided cancer therapy

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Sonntag, Januar 22, 2023
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Irish company Renew Pharmaceuticals Limited (Renew) led an A$8 million capital raise, with a further A$3 million secured via an Australian Government Co-operative Research Centers Project (CRC-P) grant.

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  • Irish company Renew Pharmaceuticals Limited (Renew) led an A$8 million capital raise, with a further A$3 million secured via an Australian Government Co-operative Research Centers Project (CRC-P) grant.
  • * Existing Ferronova shareholders, led by Uniseed with Artesian Venture Partners also participated.
  • The latest round of funding for the Adelaide, South Australian headquartered company builds on seed capital and Series A funding of $4.6 million.
  • Improvement in precision imaging, surgery, and therapy are now essential to improving long term outcomes.

Ferronova secures A$11 million to advance nanotech image-guided cancer therapy

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Sonntag, Januar 22, 2023
Proton, University, Proton therapy, University of Sydney, Primary tumor, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Environment, Cancer, Artesian, Element, Surgeon, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Research, Brain, Indocyanine green, Health, Patient, Lymph, University of South Australia, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical imaging, Renewal

Irish company Renew Pharmaceuticals Limited (Renew) led an A$8 million capital raise, with a further A$3 million secured via an Australian Government Co-operative Research Centers Project (CRC-P) grant.

Key Points: 
  • Irish company Renew Pharmaceuticals Limited (Renew) led an A$8 million capital raise, with a further A$3 million secured via an Australian Government Co-operative Research Centers Project (CRC-P) grant.
  • * Existing Ferronova shareholders, led by Uniseed with Artesian Venture Partners also participated.
  • The latest round of funding for the Adelaide, South Australian headquartered company builds on seed capital and Series A funding of $4.6 million.
  • Improvement in precision imaging, surgery, and therapy are now essential to improving long term outcomes.