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As part of seven outputs being tested and evaluated, ECA announces Pioneering Pilots to Address Tech Challenges as part of World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement

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Lunedì, Novembre 27, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) announced the roll out of two key outputs as part of the World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) announced the roll out of two key outputs as part of the World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement.
  • The progress of the pilots will be unveiled at the bi-annual WED Forum and an inaugural Tech Humanity for Children Symposium in 2024.
  • World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement is a pioneering initiative that unitesglobal and local experts, partners, and innovators to address global Early Childhood Development (ECD) challenges.
  • WED Movement collaborates with key partners and government entities to improve Early Childhood Development (ECD) services and outcomes, through the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Development Strategy 2035.

As part of seven outputs being tested and evaluated, ECA announces Pioneering Pilots to Address Tech Challenges as part of World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement

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Lunedì, Novembre 27, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) announced the roll out of two key outputs as part of the World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) announced the roll out of two key outputs as part of the World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement.
  • The progress of the pilots will be unveiled at the bi-annual WED Forum and an inaugural Tech Humanity for Children Symposium in 2024.
  • World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement is a pioneering initiative that unitesglobal and local experts, partners, and innovators to address global Early Childhood Development (ECD) challenges.
  • WED Movement collaborates with key partners and government entities to improve Early Childhood Development (ECD) services and outcomes, through the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Development Strategy 2035.

Xinhua Silk Road: Young Chinese, UK scientists win SDG Award during WYSS 2023

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Mercoledì, Novembre 15, 2023

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first Young Scientist SDGs Award ceremony was held at the opening session of 2023 World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) Saturday in Wenzhou of east China's Zhejiang province, with three young scientists from around the world awarded.

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first Young Scientist SDGs Award ceremony was held at the opening session of 2023 World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) Saturday in Wenzhou of east China's Zhejiang province, with three young scientists from around the world awarded.
  • The award was jointly initiated by the WYSS and the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to recognize young scientists who have made significant achievements and outstanding contributions through natural science research or engineering technology in support of one or more of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
  • It is learned that the first Young Scientist SDGs Award focused on the 17 SDGs goals set by the UN in seven fields.
  • Since it was launch in March, the award has attracted applications from 35 countries and regions around the world.

Leading Health Care Partners Announce The Common Health Coalition: Together for Public Health

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Giovedì, Novembre 9, 2023

The Common Health Coalition is focused on translating the hard-won lessons and successes of the COVID-19 pandemic response into actionable strategies that will strengthen the partnership between the U.S. health care and public health systems.

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  • The Common Health Coalition is focused on translating the hard-won lessons and successes of the COVID-19 pandemic response into actionable strategies that will strengthen the partnership between the U.S. health care and public health systems.
  • The recommendations will focus on four initial priority areas: spearheading greater coordination between the public health and health care systems; building shared, well-maintained emergency preparedness plans; establishing national standards for health care data that help identify health disparities; and modernizing infectious disease detection.
  • "We are proud to be part of the Common Health Coalition and to seek opportunities to build stronger partnerships between public health and health care systems, all with an eye to advancing health equity and proactive preparedness."
  • That's why we are bringing together health care leaders and decisionmakers to connect around a common agenda of actionable interventions to strengthen the connectivity between public health and the health care sector.

Association of College and University Educators Announces Early Bird Registration Open for the National Higher Education Teaching Conference June 13-14, 2024, Minneapolis

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Giovedì, Novembre 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Early bird registration is now open for the 2024 National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC), hosted by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the Council of Independent Colleges, the National Association of System Heads, the Ascendium Foundation, and others. In a time of unprecedented challenges to American higher education, NHETC is the only gathering of administration and faculty leaders exclusively focused on the core of the collective enterprise—great teaching and learning. Inspiring and practical sessions will provide attendees with the policies and practices that drive student retention, faculty renewal, and institutional advancement. Sessions for presidents and provosts on strategy and culture will support institutional transformation amidst the current national landscape, by delivering excellence in every class.

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  • Inspiring and practical sessions will provide attendees with the policies and practices that drive student retention, faculty renewal, and institutional advancement.
  • Sessions for presidents and provosts on strategy and culture will support institutional transformation amidst the current national landscape, by delivering excellence in every class.
  • ACUE is encouraging higher ed leaders to attend in teams to support the growth of the great teaching on their campuses.
  • Early bird registration for groups of three is $2,397; individual early bird registration is $899.

"International Communication Forum: Leading In A Time Of Transition"

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Giovedì, Novembre 2, 2023

HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Communication Forum: Leading In A Time Of Transition, jointly organized by Friday Culture Ltd and the Hong Kong Coalition, is held on 2 November. The Forum was officiated by Mr Li Yongsheng, Acting Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People 's Republic of China in the HKSAR, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR, Maria Tam Wai-chu, Deputy Secretary-General, Hong Kong Coalition, Prof Herman Hu, Chairman of Friday Culture Ltd. 

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Communication Forum: Leading In A Time Of Transition, jointly organized by Friday Culture Ltd and the Hong Kong Coalition, is held on 2 November.
  • Instead of starting a war of words, we encourage good-natured exchanges of information, through our presence on social media and the internet, and through forums like this."
  • In the panel, the guests shared insights that the accelerated application of technology has given rise to a variety of new industries.
  • The guests highlighted that Artificial Intelligence has fostered a mega trend to lead new industrial transformation, pushing human society into new era of intelligence.

"International Communication Forum: Leading In A Time Of Transition"

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Giovedì, Novembre 2, 2023

HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Communication Forum: Leading In A Time Of Transition, jointly organized by Friday Culture Ltd and the Hong Kong Coalition, is held on 2 November. The Forum was officiated by Mr Li Yongsheng, Acting Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People 's Republic of China in the HKSAR, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR, Maria Tam Wai-chu, Deputy Secretary-General, Hong Kong Coalition, Prof Herman Hu, Chairman of Friday Culture Ltd. 

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Communication Forum: Leading In A Time Of Transition, jointly organized by Friday Culture Ltd and the Hong Kong Coalition, is held on 2 November.
  • Instead of starting a war of words, we encourage good-natured exchanges of information, through our presence on social media and the internet, and through forums like this."
  • The forum included two panel discussion, the first panel discussed " Business In The New World" .
  • In the panel, the guests shared insights that the accelerated application of technology has given rise to a variety of new industries.

GenNx360 Capital Partners Announces Addition of Marie Ffolkes as a Managing Partner

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Giovedì, Ottobre 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GenNx360 Capital Partners ("GenNx360"), a private equity buyout firm investing in middle market industrial and business services companies, announced today the addition of Marie Ffolkes as a Managing Partner.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GenNx360 Capital Partners ("GenNx360"), a private equity buyout firm investing in middle market industrial and business services companies, announced today the addition of Marie Ffolkes as a Managing Partner.
  • Marie will be involved in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, due diligence and execution of post-closing growth and operating initiatives.
  • Marie has global and cultural experiences through working and living in China, South Korea, Brazil, Japan, Europe and the U.S.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Marie to our organization," said Lloyd G. Trotter, a GenNx360 Founder and Managing Partner.

SAB Biotherapeutics Appoints Michael G. King Jr. as Chief Financial Officer

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics , Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS ), today announced that Michael G. King Jr. has been named Chief Financial Officer.

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  • SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics , Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS ), today announced that Michael G. King Jr. has been named Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. King received his BA in Finance from the Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York.
  • “Mike has an outstanding track record of best-in-class relationships in the investment community and is a sought-after advisor for companies seeking strong value creation,” said Eddie J. Sullivan, Ph.D., co-founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of SAB Biotherapeutics.
  • He’s been a wonderful colleague and the Board wishes him great success in his future endeavors.”
    Mr. King said, “It’s an exciting time to work for SAB.

Xinhua Silk Road: World IoT Expo held in E China's Wuxi city to boost development of IoT industry

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023

The IoT development in Jiangsu has been at the forefront of China.

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  • The IoT development in Jiangsu has been at the forefront of China.
  • The IoT development in Wuxi has attracted the world's attention, and the World IoT Expo has also become a mirror reflecting the IoT development of China and the world.
  • At the World IoT Wuxi Summit 2023, Marc Tarragó, chairman of the IoT Solutions World Congress announced the launch of the "double exhibition" cooperation between the World IoT Expo and the IOT Sworldcongress, marking the first trial of the World IoT Expo to strengthen cooperation with other international exhibitions in the IoT sector with the aim to deepen international exchanges on advanced technologies and create an industrial ecosystem with complementary advantages.
  • Held by local authorities in Jiangsu and Wuxi, the 2023 World IoT Expo will hold 47 series of activities.