Humanities

Xue Mo Discusses Creative Writing: Embracing Hong Kong as a New "Landmark" for Future Inspirations

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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This statement came during a recent reader interaction at Chung Hwa Book Store's Yau Ma Tei branch in Hong Kong on December 18, 2023.

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  • This statement came during a recent reader interaction at Chung Hwa Book Store's Yau Ma Tei branch in Hong Kong on December 18, 2023.
  • "Of all my novels, 'Qiang Village' might not be the best, but it's certainly the most unique," Xue Mo proudly introduced his latest work to the audience.
  • He expressed his hope to make Hong Kong his new "landmark" for future inspirations, drawing from its vibrant energy to enrich his future works.
  • This book sharing session was co-sponsored by Hong Kong Zhonghua International Media Publishing Group and Hong Kong Shangpa Culture Distribution Co., Ltd.

Shanghai University to Host Finals of the 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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The ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge 2024 (ASC24) gladly announces that the highly anticipated ASC24 finals will be hosted at Shanghai University.

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  • The ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge 2024 (ASC24) gladly announces that the highly anticipated ASC24 finals will be hosted at Shanghai University.
  • The ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge, renowned as the foremost global competition in student supercomputing, is meticulously organized and sponsored by the Asia Supercomputer Community.
  • Since its establishment in 2012, the ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge has attracted the participation of nearly 10,000 undergraduate students from diverse locations around the globe.
  • Shanghai University (SHU), founded in 1922, has evolved into a university with profound academic traditions and outstanding research facilities.

NTHU Secures Top Honor in Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).
  • The award ceremony on November 15 at the Grand Hotel, Taipei, distinguished NTHU among the 45 participating universities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205402864/en/
    The 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), hosted by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), took place at the Grand Hotel, Taipei on November 15.
  • Each team will receive a maximum grant of 30,000 New Taiwan Dollars (approximately $957.6), which will help students take action on sustainability issues they are passionate about.

Linda Hall Library Opens Applications for 2024-2025 Fellowships

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 fellowships.

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  • The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 fellowships.
  • The Library’s fellowships provide graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and independent scholars in the history of science and related humanities fields with financial support and access to one of the world’s leading research libraries.
  • “Science and technology are fundamental to our daily lives,” said Benjamin Gross, Linda Hall Library’s Vice President for Research and Scholarship.
  • “These fellowships allow scholars to reconstruct human stories behind history’s greatest scientific breakthroughs and how those ideas have transformed our world.”
    The Library offers residential fellowships supporting research in Kansas City, and virtual fellowships for remote scholars using the Library’s digital resources.

First class: Auburn University to graduate first class of students at Staton Correctional Facility

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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AUBURN, Ala., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A college education can mean a pathway to a brighter future, a chance for a better life. It's that extra credential needed to land the dream job you've always wanted, to prepare you to improve your community.

Key Points: 
  • Kenny lived in Auburn for three years, but said he wasn't in the right mindset back then to enroll at the university.
  • They never entered a classroom on the Plains; their classes were held in a stark white, non-descript room at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore County, Alabama.
  • These 11 students will receive their Auburn degrees on Dec. 16, one week after the university graduates nearly 2,000 students.
  • They represent the first class of students to graduate from Auburn through the Second Chance Pell program.

Innovative academic spaces supported with $10M gift to Lawrence University

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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APPLETON, Wis., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The addition of more than 30,000 square feet of innovative academic spaces at Lawrence University is being supported by a $10 million gift from an anonymous alum.

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  • APPLETON, Wis., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The addition of more than 30,000 square feet of innovative academic spaces at Lawrence University is being supported by a $10 million gift from an anonymous alum.
  • "Lawrence will benefit more, and the gift will have more impact, if we give it now."
  • The nonprofit art museum will be on the first floor, with state-of-the-art academic spaces for Lawrence on the second floor.
  • Lawrence University is a liberal arts college located along the banks of the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Teams from China Academy of Art Seeking Mutual Learning of Civilizations in Europe

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Instead of restricting themselves to narrow "cultural studies", they construct mutual learning between thoughts and actions in all directions.

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  • Instead of restricting themselves to narrow "cultural studies", they construct mutual learning between thoughts and actions in all directions.
  • In the intertwining of modern and ancient civilizations, they rethink the inter-nature of the total human civilization.
  • One of 12 teams, led by three teachers Liu Tian, Yu Zheng, and Zhu Changquan of CAA, was attracted to here.
  • Inter(World)View (IWV) is a long-term project of actions of CAA, through which the Academy tries to decode the history of civilization through art, and understand art from the vantage point of civilization history.

The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation names Paul J. Sznewajs its Founding Executive Director

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation (the Foundation) announced today the selection of Paul J. Sznewajs as its founding Executive Director.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation (the Foundation) announced today the selection of Paul J. Sznewajs as its founding Executive Director.
  • The private Foundation was formed shortly before the passing of Mr. Duchossois at age 100 in January 2022.
  • The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation is a new foundation which will operate independently, and in addition to, the Duchossois Family Foundation.
  • "We are thrilled to have an individual with Paul's experience and passion lead our Foundation," stated Judi Duchossois, Foundation board member and spouse of the late Mr. Duchossois.

Global Times: Over 12,000 artifacts excavated from Sanxingdui Ruins site as latest achievements of civilization-tracing project revealed

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Among the noteworthy breakthroughs is the preliminary understanding of the distribution and internal structure of the sacrificial area at the world-renowned Sanxingdui Ruins site.

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  • Among the noteworthy breakthroughs is the preliminary understanding of the distribution and internal structure of the sacrificial area at the world-renowned Sanxingdui Ruins site.
  • The project suggests that approximately 5,800 years ago, distinct social differentiation emerged across various regions of China, marking the accelerated phase of Chinese civilization.
  • Li noted that compared to the fourth phase of the project, the current archaeological work has deepened our understanding of this era.
  • Looking ahead, the NCHA plans to further advance and deepen the national project, combining archaeology, literature research, and scientific methods.

Digital Educational Publishing Market size in Europe to increase by USD 4.41 billion from 2023 to 2028; Ashwell Publishing Ltd., Cambridge University Press, Cengage Learning Inc. and more among key companies- Technavio

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The digital educational publishing market in Europe is expected to grow by USD 4.41 billion from 2023 to 2028.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The digital educational publishing market in Europe is expected to grow by USD 4.41 billion from 2023 to 2028.
  • Innovative marketing strategies by digital education content publishers are notably driving the digital educational publishing market in Europe.
  • We provide a detailed analysis of 20 companies operating in the digital educational publishing market in Europe including Ashwell Publishing Ltd., Cambridge University Press, Cengage Learning Inc., Eurospan Furniture Sdn.
  • Digital Educational Publishing Market In Europe 2024-2028: Company Analysis
    Ashwell Publishing Ltd. - The company offers digital educational publishing solutions such as hybrid publishing contracts and traditional contracts.