English as a global language

AUC Woodruff Library Awarded $750,000 Collaborative Grant with Project STAND to Advance Archiving of Social Justice Initiatives among College Students of Color

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Monday, February 22, 2021
English as a global language, The American University in Cairo, Articles, Historically black colleges and universities, Atlanta Student Movement, Student activism, Social change, Social movements, Atlanta University Center

The AUC Woodruff Library and Project STAND will collaborate with the University of Maryland Libraries (College Park), and the 65 Project STAND consortium member institutions to support the archiving and accessibility of documentation of organizing and activism among Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students.

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  • The AUC Woodruff Library and Project STAND will collaborate with the University of Maryland Libraries (College Park), and the 65 Project STAND consortium member institutions to support the archiving and accessibility of documentation of organizing and activism among Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students.
  • CEO and Library Director Loretta Parham, AUC Woodruff Library said, "We look forward to continuing our partnership with Project STAND and the network of institutions and advocates involved in the work to document and preserve the record of activism and social justice among BIPOC college students.
  • The AUC Woodruff Library stands on a legacy of student engagement that began with the Atlanta Student Movement on the AUC campuses during the Civil Rights period.
  • Micro-grants will be provided to Project STAND consortium members, as well as HBCUs and non-member institutions to support small digitization projects documenting social justice activism by students of color.

British Council Announces Scheme to Help 1 Million English Language Learners Amid COVID-19

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Monday, June 8, 2020
Technology, Audio, Video, Other Education, Internet, Continuing, Training, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, British Council, English as a global language, English-language education, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, English language, Organizations, Culture

British Council has today announced a scheme to part-fund one-on-one English lessons for one million learners across the globe.

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  • British Council has today announced a scheme to part-fund one-on-one English lessons for one million learners across the globe.
  • British Council has moved quickly to support them through the launch of MyTutor, providing a way to maintain and improve their English level amid lockdown.
  • Mark Robson, Director of English and Exams, British Council, said Our team has been working hard to innovate during what has been a challenging time for our learners.
  • To get your introductory 1 session, click here or search British Council MyTutor
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British Council Announces Scheme to Help 1 Million English Language Learners Amid COVID-19

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Monday, June 8, 2020
Technology, Audio, Video, Other Education, Internet, Continuing, Training, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, British Council, English as a global language, English-language education, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, English language, Organizations, Culture

British Council has today announced in Italy, a scheme to part-fund one-on-one English lessons for one million learners across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • British Council has today announced in Italy, a scheme to part-fund one-on-one English lessons for one million learners across the globe.
  • British Council has moved quickly to support them through the launch of MyTutor, providing a way to maintain and improve their English level amid lockdown.
  • Mark Robson, Director of English and Exams, British Council, said Our team has been working hard to innovate during what has been a challenging time for our learners.
  • To take advantage of the part-funded scheme and get an introductory 1 session, click here or search British Council MyTutor
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200608005137/en/

British Council Announces Scheme to Help 1 Million English Language Learners Amid COVID-19

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 8, 2020
Technology, Audio, Video, Other Education, Internet, Continuing, Training, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, British Council, English as a global language, English-language education, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, English language, Organizations, Culture

British Council has today announced in France, a scheme to part-fund one-on-one English lessons for one million learners across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • British Council has today announced in France, a scheme to part-fund one-on-one English lessons for one million learners across the globe.
  • British Council has moved quickly to support them through the launch of MyTutor, providing a way to maintain and improve their English level amid lockdown.
  • Mark Robson, Director of English and Exams, British Council said Our team has been working hard to innovate during what has been a challenging time for our learners.
  • To take advantage of the part-funded scheme and get an introductory 1 session, click here or search British Council MyTutor
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200608005135/en/

KAUST Partners with Riverbed to Elevate Digital Learning and Collaboration Experiences for Students and Faculty

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Education, Data management, Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, University, Branches of biology, Intellectual property law, Intangible assets, English as a global language, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Makkah Province, Riverbed Technology, Trademark, Incubator, Biology, Articles

As a result, the University has successfully attracted over 2,500 talented graduates, student alumni and former postdoctoral fellows from over 80 countries.

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  • As a result, the University has successfully attracted over 2,500 talented graduates, student alumni and former postdoctoral fellows from over 80 countries.
  • KAUST aspires to be a destination for scientific and technological education and research.
  • In this way, the deployment will support our mission of establishing KAUST as an incubator for technological innovation and progress in the Middle East.
  • Riverbed and any Riverbed product or service name or logo used herein are trademarks of Riverbed Technology, Inc. All other trademarks used herein belong to their respective owners.

King Salman Hands the 2019 King Faisal Prize in Science to KAUST Professor Jean Fréchet

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Heads of state, Chivalric orders, Orders, decorations, and medals, English as a global language, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Makkah Province, Salman of Saudi Arabia, Jean Fréchet, Shih Choon Fong

25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman handed the 2019 King Faisal Prize in Science in the field of Chemistry to Professor Jean M.J. Frchet, vice president emeritus and former senior vice president for Research, Innovation and Economic Development at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in a ceremony that took place at AlFaisaliah Tower in Riyadh on Sunday.

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  • 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman handed the 2019 King Faisal Prize in Science in the field of Chemistry to Professor Jean M.J. Frchet, vice president emeritus and former senior vice president for Research, Innovation and Economic Development at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in a ceremony that took place at AlFaisaliah Tower in Riyadh on Sunday.
  • "This is a very special event to me, to be recognized in the Kingdom is something amazing," said Professor Frchet.
  • Faizal 1: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman handed the 2019 King Faisal Prize in Science in the field of Chemistry to Professor Jean M.J. Frchet, vice president emeritus and former senior vice president for Research, Innovation and Economic Development at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
  • Faizal 2: Professor Jean M.J. Frchet, vice president emeritus and former senior vice president for Research, Innovation and Economic Development at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) receives 2019 King Faisal Prize in Science in the field of Chemistry.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Chooses Heliospectra for New Speed Breeding Program

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Friday, August 17, 2018
Middle East, English as a global language, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Makkah Province, Geography of Asia, Plant breeding, Western Asia, Breeding, Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), serves as a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity in Saudi Arabia and around the world.

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  • King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), serves as a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity in Saudi Arabia and around the world.
  • The speed breeding program works to accelerate crop research and speed up the breeding of new, more resistant varieties.
  • However, it can take time to breed new varieties, prevent disease and significantly improve yields, says Mark Tester, Professor, Plant Science KAUST.
  • "Speed breeding protocols with the integration of LED lighting and other proven technologies ensure propagation of new varieties with rapid advancements and results in weeks."

Dow Innovation Center Inaugurated at KAUST

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Thursday, May 17, 2018
English as a global language, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Makkah Province, Nadhmi Al-Nasr, HOK, Education, Higher education, Saudi Arabia, Shaheen

The newly constructed Dow Innovation Center at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) was inaugurated today in a ceremony attended by Dow executive leadership, the KAUST Board of Trustees, university leadership, and special invited guests from Saudi Arabia.

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  • The newly constructed Dow Innovation Center at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) was inaugurated today in a ceremony attended by Dow executive leadership, the KAUST Board of Trustees, university leadership, and special invited guests from Saudi Arabia.
  • The vision for a Dow center at KAUST was born at the start of the two partners' relationship in 2009, when Dow became a founding member of the KAUST Industrial Collaboration Program, which works through close academic-research-industry partnership to commercialize research breakthroughs into practical applications and solutions for the market.
  • Nesma and Partners Contracting Co. Ltd. has been the official contractor for the Dow building and architectural firms HOK and Kirksey Architects designed exterior and interior of the center respectively with Vanderweil Engineers delivering the MEP engineering
    "The new Dow Innovation Center marks the culmination of a decade long journey to have a dedicated facility focused on innovation and talent development to support the growth in the Kingdom," stated Chuck Swartz, President, Dow Saudi Arabia.
  • "The Dow Innovation Center represents yet another milestone in Dow's deep and growing commitment to the Kingdom and region, which I am proud to say has been largely supported and facilitated by its partnership with KAUST over the years," said Nadhmi Al-Nasr, KAUST Interim President.