European environmental research and innovation policy

York University launches powerful resource to inspire action towards a greener future

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Designed to inspire people around the world to take tangible sustainability-focused actions, the Microlecture Series is the latest example of how York University is living its longstanding values of social justice, equity, and sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • Designed to inspire people around the world to take tangible sustainability-focused actions, the Microlecture Series is the latest example of how York University is living its longstanding values of social justice, equity, and sustainability.
  • Participants are then tasked with making positive, sustainability-focused changes in their daily lives based on tips from each professor.
  • “By offering a chance to not just learn about sustainability, but to make a difference and inspire others, the Microlecture Series is a powerful resource in our collective quest for a better future,” says York University’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation, Amir Asif.
  • This Microlecture Series is one of the tangible outcomes of the University’s Sustainability Action Commitment, recently announced by Lenton .

L'Oréal Unveils Two New CES® 2023 Innovation Award-Winning Beauty Technologies

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oréal today at CES® 2023 unveiled two new technology prototypes that expand access to beauty expression: HAPTA, the first handheld, ultra-precise computerized makeup applicator designed to advance the beauty needs of people with limited hand and arm mobility; and L'Oréal Brow Magic, the first at-home electronic eyebrow makeup applicator that provides users with customized brow looks in seconds.

Key Points: 
  • "The two consumer technologies we are unveiling this year at CES represent the true purpose of our company: to create the beauty that moves the world."
  • "Inclusivity is at the heart of our innovation and beauty tech strategy," said Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO in charge of Research, Innovation and Technology at L'Oréal.
  • "We are dedicated and passionate to bring new technologies powering beauty services that augment and reach every individual's ultimate desires, expectations, and unmet needs."
  • Combining L'Oréal's heritage of beauty with these advanced technologies allows us to create entirely new beauty gestures—reimagining the original technology, and the traditional beauty experience, in the process."

SAS helps The Fund for Peace reduce effects of conflicts through resilience insights

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Monday, December 5, 2022

CARY, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 100 million people displaced due to conflict and violence and an estimated 313.5 million people needing humanitarian assistance and protection, finding solutions to help reduce violent conflict and country fragility is critical. Analytics leader SAS is working with The Fund for Peace (FFP) to identify areas of opportunity for a country to improve preparedness in response to certain crisis and shock scenarios with a new Crisis Sensitivity Simulator tool. With this insight, policymakers can identify opportunities to increase countries' resiliency so they can lessen the intensity and effects of a potential crisis and recover more quickly.

Key Points: 
  • With the Crisis Sensitivity Simulator, SAS helps FFP analyze a country's sensitivity to varying degrees of shock based on its capacities (SRI) and pressures (FSI).
  • SAS takes the data and uses risk models to determine which crisis combinations will be the most destabilizing for each country, through various potential scenarios.
  • For over 60 years, The Fund for Peace (FFP) has been a world leader in developing practical tools and approaches for reducing conflict.
  • SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries.

Mycocycle Announces Addition of Two Experienced Leaders

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

BOLNGBROOK, Ill., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mycocycle, Inc., a leader in using mycoremediation to process toxins out of waste, announced that it has hired Daniel Reyes as Vice President of Research and Innovation and Colin Litow as Vice President of Operations and Product Development.

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  • "I am very excited to have Daniel and Colin join us to lead our research and operations," stated Joanne Rodriguez, Mycocycle founder and CEO.
  • "The combination of Daniel's research with Colin's strong product development background will position Mycocycle for continued growth and success."
  • In his new role of Vice President of Innovation and Research, Reyes will be assuming the overarching research for Mycocycle U.S., Mexico and Poland.
  • Litow comes to Mycocycle from Continuus Materials, a circular waste-to-value manufacturer that uses paper and plastic waste to manufacture building products.

University of Tübingen and Boehringer Ingelheim Join Forces to Lead AI and Data Science R&D for New Medical Breakthroughs

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

University of Tbingen, a leading member of Cyber Valley , Europes largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) research consortium and Boehringer Ingelheim launch an AI and data science fellowship program for top talents from around the world.

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  • University of Tbingen, a leading member of Cyber Valley , Europes largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) research consortium and Boehringer Ingelheim launch an AI and data science fellowship program for top talents from around the world.
  • The partnership is founded in Boehringer Ingelheims and the University of Tbingens joint vision to harness the power of AI and data science to improve human and animal health.
  • They will benefit from the Universitys extensive expertise, rapid growth in AI and data science and highly reputed medical research.
  • With the newly established collaboration with the University of Tbingen Boehringer Ingelheim continues to foster AI and data science partnerships in multiple innovation spots in Europe, the USA and Asia.

CITIC Telecom CPC Shines at Global Awards in 1H 2022

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Distinguished Innovation Awards Recognizing Outstanding Professional Talents, Innovative Products and Globalization Capabilities

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  • Distinguished Innovation Awards Recognizing Outstanding Professional Talents, Innovative Products and Globalization Capabilities
    HONG KONG, July 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited ("CITIC Telecom", "the Group", SEHK: 1883), has always strived for new breakthroughs and innovation excellence with the motto "Innovation Never Stops" to bring new values to the digitalization development of different customers and industries.
  • CITIC Telecom CPC has been recognized and praised by people from all walks of life for years.
  • Distinguished awards and certifications won by CITIC Telecom CPC in the first half of 2022 including:
    Carrier Community, a leading global telecom and industry-networking platform, has successfully hosted CC-Global Awards 2022 in Berlin, Germany in June 2022.
  • CITIC Telecom CPC won "Best Innovative Value Added Provider" award, which is a testament to the wide recognition of the company's innovation capabilities.

QunaSys co-hosts industry, government leaders for Pistoia Alliance Global Knowledge-Sharing virtual event

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

TOKYO, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QunaSys, a global leader in the development of innovative quantum algorithms in chemistry and a Pistoia Alliance member company, will co-host the Pistoia Alliance Global Knowledge-Sharing event held on July 7, which will bring together scientific, business and government leaders from Japan and around the world to improve innovation in health and the life sciences.

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  • The Pistoia Alliance is a global, not-for-profit alliance that works to lower barriers to innovation in life science and healthcare R&D.
  • QunaSys CEO and co-founder Tennin Yan will discuss emerging use cases and how quantum is poised to impact the future of pharma R&D.
  • The event will also feature keynote sessions from prominent scientists, government officials and business leaders.
  • QunaSys software runs on multiple technology platforms with applicability in all chemical related industries to boost quantum computing adoption.

NEOM appoints Founding President of its flagship university, NEOM U

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

NEOM, Saudi Arabia, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NEOM, the sustainable regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia, announced today the appointment of Dr. Andreas Cangellaris as the Founding President of NEOM U NEOM's first university.

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  • NEOM, Saudi Arabia, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NEOM, the sustainable regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia, announced today the appointment of Dr. Andreas Cangellaris as the Founding President of NEOM U NEOM's first university.
  • Commenting on the new appointment, Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, said: "Education is central to achieving NEOM's vision and ambitious goals.
  • NEOM will include hyperconnected, cognitive towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.
  • Residents of NEOM will embody an international ethos and embrace a culture of exploration, risk-taking and diversity.

PolyU's Pioneering Technologies in AI, Materials Science and Biotechnology Awarded at TechConnect 2022 Innovation Awards

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

They are dedicated to improving medical diagnosis or bringing greater comfort to people's daily protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • They are dedicated to improving medical diagnosis or bringing greater comfort to people's daily protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The other prized PolyU innovation is a new type of more environment-friendly moisture-absorbing and sweat-releasing fabric.
  • All three inventions are among the 70 awarded technologies from leading institutions around the world like the US National Laboratories and other top universities.
  • For details of the TechConnect 2022 Innovation Awardees, please visit the official website:

PolyU's Pioneering Technologies in AI, Materials Science and Biotechnology Awarded at TechConnect 2022 Innovation Awards

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 19, 2022

They are dedicated to improving medical diagnosis or bringing greater comfort to people's daily protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • They are dedicated to improving medical diagnosis or bringing greater comfort to people's daily protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The other prized PolyU innovation is a new type of more environment-friendly moisture-absorbing and sweat-releasing fabric.
  • All three inventions are among the 70 awarded technologies from leading institutions around the world like the US National Laboratories and other top universities.
  • For details of the TechConnect 2022 Innovation Awardees, please visit the official website: