Universities in England

Cambridge University Library Acquires Stephen Hawking's Vast Archive of Scientific and Personal Papers

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Universities in England, Scientists, British people, Deposit libraries, Cambridge University Library, Stephen Hawking, University of Cambridge, Library

NEW YORK, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --One of the world's oldest university libraries and home to one of the world's great collections of cultural treasures and research materials, Cambridge University Library today announced its acquisition of Stephen Hawking's archive of scientific and personal papers.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --One of the world's oldest university libraries and home to one of the world's great collections of cultural treasures and research materials, Cambridge University Library today announced its acquisition of Stephen Hawking's archive of scientific and personal papers.
  • His achievements are even more impressive given his decades-long battle withamyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), diagnosed while he was a Cambridge University PhD student.
  • This vast archive gives extraordinary insight into the evolution of Stephen's scientific life, from childhood to research student, from disability activist to ground-breaking, world-renowned scientist.
  • Cambridge University Library (the UL) is one of the world's oldest university libraries and home to one of the world's great collections of cultural treasures and research materials.

CIArb Roebuck Lecture 2020 Delivered by Cherie Blair CBE QC MCIArb

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Dispute resolution, Cherie, Roebuck, Alternative dispute resolution, Law, Universities in England

The theme of this year's Roebuck Lecture is entitled"Getting ahead of the curve: How arbitration can better meet the needs of parties, people and planet" and will be delivered by Cherie Blair CBE QC MCIArb.

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  • The theme of this year's Roebuck Lecture is entitled"Getting ahead of the curve: How arbitration can better meet the needs of parties, people and planet" and will be delivered by Cherie Blair CBE QC MCIArb.
  • Welcome address and introduction will be delivered by Catherine Dixon, CIArb Director General and closing remarks by Francis Xavier SC C.Arb FCIArb, CIArb President.
  • In memory of Professor Derek Roebuck MCIArb , and in light of the current pandemic, CIArb is extending the online viewing of this year's Roebuck Lecture to the whole alternative dispute resolution (ADR) community worldwide on the night of the event, free of charge.
  • This lecture takes place each summer and is one of the highlights of CIArb's events calendar.

CIArb Roebuck Lecture 2020 Delivered by Cherie Blair CBE QC MCIArb

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Dispute resolution, Cherie, Roebuck, Alternative dispute resolution, Law, Universities in England

The theme of this year's Roebuck Lecture is entitled"Getting ahead of the curve: How arbitration can better meet the needs of parties, people and planet" and will be delivered by Cherie Blair CBE QC MCIArb.

Key Points: 
  • The theme of this year's Roebuck Lecture is entitled"Getting ahead of the curve: How arbitration can better meet the needs of parties, people and planet" and will be delivered by Cherie Blair CBE QC MCIArb.
  • Welcome address and introduction will be delivered by Catherine Dixon, CIArb Director General and closing remarks by Francis Xavier SC C.Arb FCIArb, CIArb President.
  • In memory of Professor Derek Roebuck MCIArb , and in light of the current pandemic, CIArb is extending the online viewing of this year's Roebuck Lecture to the whole alternative dispute resolution (ADR) community worldwide on the night of the event, free of charge.
  • This lecture takes place each summer and is one of the highlights of CIArb's events calendar.

Five Cosmopolitan Low Cost City Escapes--Internationalliving.com

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Geography of California, Urban planning, Freemen of the City of London, Lee Kuan Yew, World Cities Summit, Los Angeles, California, Universities in England

But city living can be cost prohibitive, as anyone who has lived in New York or Chicago or Los Angeles knows very well.

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  • But city living can be cost prohibitive, as anyone who has lived in New York or Chicago or Los Angeles knows very well.
  • "The cost of living in Portugal is roughly 65% of what we were spending in Los Angeles," says Ed.
  • The prestigious "Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize" was bestowed upon Medelln in 2016 as recognition for its transformation into a sustainable, viable city.
  • Panama City, the nation's capital, stands out as a true First World city in Central America.

Committee hears from legal experts in inquiry examining post-Brexit scrutiny of EU law and policy

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Brexit, European Union, Steve Peers, International organizations, Universities in England, European Union (Withdrawal) Act, European Union law, European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act, Catherine Barnard, Draft:Kenneth Armstrong, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

European Scrutiny Committee holds the first public evidence session for its inquiry examining post-Brexit parliamentary scrutiny of EU laws

Key Points: 
  • The inquiry will explore how EU laws and policies may continue to affect the UK after it has left the EU with or without a deal and what changes may be needed to the current system of scrutiny.
  • The Committee will question witnesses on the reach and impact of EU laws and policy in different Brexit outcomes and how they may interact with domestic and law and policy in the future.
  • In this session, the Committee will hear from Professor Catherine Barnard (Cambridge University) and Professor Steve Peers (University of Essex).
  • Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union and Labour Law, University of Cambridge
    Steve Peers, Professor of EU Law and Human Rights, University of Essex

Committee hears from legal experts in inquiry examining post-Brexit scrutiny of EU law and policy

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Brexit, European Union, Steve Peers, International organizations, Universities in England, European Union (Withdrawal) Act, European Union law, European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act, Catherine Barnard, Draft:Kenneth Armstrong, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

European Scrutiny Committee holds the first public evidence session for its inquiry examining post-Brexit parliamentary scrutiny of EU laws

Key Points: 
  • The inquiry will explore how EU laws and policies may continue to affect the UK after it has left the EU with or without a deal and what changes may be needed to the current system of scrutiny.
  • The Committee will question witnesses on the reach and impact of EU laws and policy in different Brexit outcomes and how they may interact with domestic and law and policy in the future.
  • In this session, the Committee will hear from Professor Catherine Barnard (Cambridge University) and Professor Steve Peers (University of Essex).
  • Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union and Labour Law, University of Cambridge
    Steve Peers, Professor of EU Law and Human Rights, University of Essex

Committee hears from legal experts in inquiry examining post-Brexit scrutiny of EU law and policy

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Brexit, European Union, Steve Peers, International organizations, Universities in England, European Union (Withdrawal) Act, European Union law, European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act, Catherine Barnard, Draft:Kenneth Armstrong, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

European Scrutiny Committee holds the first public evidence session for its inquiry examining post-Brexit parliamentary scrutiny of EU laws

Key Points: 
  • The inquiry will explore how EU laws and policies may continue to affect the UK after it has left the EU with or without a deal and what changes may be needed to the current system of scrutiny.
  • The Committee will question witnesses on the reach and impact of EU laws and policy in different Brexit outcomes and how they may interact with domestic and law and policy in the future.
  • In this session, the Committee will hear from Professor Catherine Barnard (Cambridge University) and Professor Steve Peers (University of Essex).
  • Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union and Labour Law, University of Cambridge
    Steve Peers, Professor of EU Law and Human Rights, University of Essex

Urgent question on leak of information from UK Ambassador to the US

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Kim Darroch, Tugendhat, Presidency of Donald Trump, Darroch, Universities in England, Ethnic groups in the United Kingdom, British people

Urgent question asked by Tom Tugendhat, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee

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  • Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Tom Tugendhat, asked an urgent question following news that the UK Government has launched an inquiry into a leak of emails from the UK Ambassador in Washington which were critical of the Trump administration.
  • The UK Government has launched an inquiry into a leak of emails fromthe UK Ambassador in Washington, Sir Kim Darroch.
  • Responding tothe Government,Tom Tugendhat expressed concern, saying;
    "I fear that we are developing a culture of leaks and that will be extremely detrimental to the UK.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.

Urgent question on leak of information from UK Ambassador to the US

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Kim Darroch, Tugendhat, Presidency of Donald Trump, Darroch, Universities in England, Ethnic groups in the United Kingdom, British people

Urgent question asked by Tom Tugendhat, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee

Key Points: 
  • Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Tom Tugendhat, asked an urgent question following news that the UK Government has launched an inquiry into a leak of emails from the UK Ambassador in Washington which were critical of the Trump administration.
  • The UK Government has launched an inquiry into a leak of emails fromthe UK Ambassador in Washington, Sir Kim Darroch.
  • Responding tothe Government,Tom Tugendhat expressed concern, saying;
    "I fear that we are developing a culture of leaks and that will be extremely detrimental to the UK.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.

GridLiance Expands Executive Team with Appointment of Richard Evans as Senior Vice President of Capital Execution

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Monday, July 8, 2019
Members of the Australian House of Representatives, Knights Bachelor, Richard J. Evans, Richard Evans, Legislatures, Universities in England

DALLAS, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --GridLiance, an independent electric transmission company, today announced the appointment of Richard Evans as senior vice president of capital execution, effective July 16, 2019.

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  • DALLAS, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --GridLiance, an independent electric transmission company, today announced the appointment of Richard Evans as senior vice president of capital execution, effective July 16, 2019.
  • Evans will report directly to GridLiance President and CEO Calvin Crowder and serve as a member of the company's executive team.
  • Evans will be responsible for all capital programs for the company as GridLiance expands its national footprint and invests in improving the reliability and resiliency of the grid.
  • Evans joins GridLiance from Panda Power Funds, where he served most recently as senior vice president of engineering and construction.