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Seoul National University Opens NuScale Power Energy Exploration Center

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) announced today the opening of the first privately-funded NuScale Energy Exploration Center (E2 Center) at Seoul National University (SNU) with partners GS Energy Corporation, Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd., and Samsung C&T Corporation.

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  • NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) announced today the opening of the first privately-funded NuScale Energy Exploration Center (E2 Center) at Seoul National University (SNU) with partners GS Energy Corporation, Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd., and Samsung C&T Corporation.
  • The E2 Center is an innovative learning environment that offers users a hands-on opportunity to apply nuclear science and engineering principles through simulated, real-world nuclear power plant operation scenarios.
  • “With the support of our partners GS Energy, Doosan, Samsung C&T, and Seoul National University, we are excited to reach this new milestone in our collaboration to advance the shared goal of global decarbonization.”
    The establishment of a NuScale E2 Center at Seoul National University will play a pivotal role in South Korea’s pursuit of their clean energy objectives.
  • “The E2 Center provides our students with an unrivaled opportunity to engage in hands-on SMR operations, cultivating the expertise essential for leading the global clean energy transition,” said Professor Eung Soo Kim, Head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Seoul National University.

IBM and Top Universities to Advance Quantum Education for 40,000 Students in Japan, South Korea, and the United States

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

TOKYO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the company intends to engage with Keio University, The University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and The University of Chicago to work together to support quantum education activities in Japan, Korea, and the United States. IBM intends to deliver educational offerings, in combination with contributions from each of the participating universities, to advance the training of up to 40,000 students over the next 10 years to prepare them for the quantum workforce and promote the growth of a global quantum ecosystem.  

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  • A skilled quantum workforce is critical to growing the quantum industry that will lead to economic development through leveraging quantum computing technology.
  • Currently, people trained and skilled in quantum computing are needed as more higher-education and research institutions, national labs, and industries adopt quantum computing.
  • To address the increasing demands of a growing quantum workforce, IBM and the five universities in Japan, Korea, and the U.S. intend to collaborate on the education of new and future generations of quantum computing users.
  • The education program starts with first-year undergraduate students, using actual quantum computing equipment, including the state-of-the-art IBM Quantum machines, even with those new to quantum mechanics.

IBM and Top Universities to Advance Quantum Education for 40,000 Students in Japan, South Korea, and the United States

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the company intends to engage with Keio University, The University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and The University of Chicago to work together to support quantum education activities in Japan, Korea, and the United States. IBM intends to deliver educational offerings, in combination with contributions from each of the participating universities, to advance the training of up to 40,000 students over the next 10 years to prepare them for the quantum workforce and promote the growth of a global quantum ecosystem.  

Key Points: 
  • A skilled quantum workforce is critical to growing the quantum industry that will lead to economic development through leveraging quantum computing technology.
  • Currently, people trained and skilled in quantum computing are needed as more higher-education and research institutions, national labs, and industries adopt quantum computing.
  • To address the increasing demands of a growing quantum workforce, IBM and the five universities in Japan, Korea, and the U.S. intend to collaborate on the education of new and future generations of quantum computing users.
  • The education program starts with first-year undergraduate students, using actual quantum computing equipment, including the state-of-the-art IBM Quantum machines, even with those new to quantum mechanics.

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Research Center to Secure Global EV Leadership

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Center constructed with a scale of 901m2 spanning three floors, comprising seven research labs

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  • Center constructed with a scale of 901m2 spanning three floors, comprising seven research labs
    Collaboration to undertake 22 joint research projects focused on four key divisions, including lithium metal and solid-state batteries
    Introduction of advanced research infrastructure, such as precision battery analysis equipment, enabling mass-production-oriented research and development
    SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced the inauguration of its Joint Battery Research Center with Seoul National University (SNU).
  • This collaborative effort between the Group and SNU aims to advance battery technologies and foster industry-academia cooperation to establish global leadership in the battery field.
  • The opening ceremony of the Joint Battery Research Center took place at SNU's main campus and was attended by esteemed guests, including Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group; Yong Wha Kim, President and Chief Technology Officer of Hyundai Motor Group; Heung Soo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Strategy Office of Hyundai Motor Group; and Chang Hwan Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Battery Development Center of Hyundai Motor Group.
  • Through pioneering joint research and development efforts, we hope to empower all researchers to lead the way in propelling the transition to electrification of the mobility industry."

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Research Center to Secure Global EV Leadership

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Center constructed with a scale of 901m2 spanning three floors, comprising seven research labs

Key Points: 
  • Center constructed with a scale of 901m2 spanning three floors, comprising seven research labs
    Collaboration to undertake 22 joint research projects focused on four key divisions, including lithium metal and solid-state batteries
    Introduction of advanced research infrastructure, such as precision battery analysis equipment, enabling mass-production-oriented research and development
    SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced the inauguration of its Joint Battery Research Center with Seoul National University (SNU).
  • This collaborative effort between the Group and SNU aims to advance battery technologies and foster industry-academia cooperation to establish global leadership in the battery field.
  • The opening ceremony of the Joint Battery Research Center took place at SNU's main campus and was attended by esteemed guests, including Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group; Yong Wha Kim, President and Chief Technology Officer of Hyundai Motor Group; Heung Soo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Strategy Office of Hyundai Motor Group; and Chang Hwan Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Battery Development Center of Hyundai Motor Group.
  • Through pioneering joint research and development efforts, we hope to empower all researchers to lead the way in propelling the transition to electrification of the mobility industry."

SNU Bundang Hospital and Cipherome, Inc. conclude an MOU for cooperation in Personalized Medicine

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Seoul National University (SNU) Bundang Hospital Biomedical Research Institute announced that it concluded the MOU on November 15, 2022, to standardize clinico genomic research using Cipherome, Inc.s precision medicine research platform at Precision Medicine Center.

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  • Seoul National University (SNU) Bundang Hospital Biomedical Research Institute announced that it concluded the MOU on November 15, 2022, to standardize clinico genomic research using Cipherome, Inc.s precision medicine research platform at Precision Medicine Center.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116006039/en/
    Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Biomedical Research Institute signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cipherome, Inc., a precision medicine bio venture company based in Silicon Valley, USA, to build a precision medicine research platform.
  • Ji-Soo Kim, the president of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, stated: Through this MOU with Cipherome, we will actively support the precision medicine R&D based on clinical and genomic big data.
  • We hope that this MOU will contribute to improving the precision medicine research competitiveness and capability of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital.

Wemade donates KRW 1B worth of WEMIX tokens to Seoul National University

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wemade signed a partnership with Seoul National University (SNU) on September 5 to donate WEMIX for educational funding.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wemade signed a partnership with Seoul National University (SNU) on September 5 to donate WEMIX for educational funding.
  • Wemade is donating WEMIX equivalent to 1 billion won to Seoul National University Business School for SNU BIZ Entrepreneurship Fund.
  • Wemade CEO, Henry Chang, and the Chancellor and Dean of Seoul National University gathered in one place to sign the partnership.
  • Wemade has been making donations to schools since January this year, including Korea University, Dongseo University and Sogang University.

AQX Gets Presto Labs Support in Launching its New Project

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Singapore, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presto Labs is an early backer of the project, and the AQX project is also catching the interest of popular VCs and partners.

Key Points: 
  • Singapore, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presto Labs is an early backer of the project, and the AQX project is also catching the interest of popular VCs and partners.
  • AQX is backed by Presto Labs a leading liquidity provider to crypto exchanges in the world to ensure liquidity on its platform.
  • Understanding Presto Labs is fundamental to evaluating the AQX project.
  • Presto Labs has a daily average trading volume of over $3 billion, reaching $1,100 billion in trading activities last year.

SNU Announces New Online Bachelor's Degree Program in Healthcare Administration

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

SNU's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration meets the needs of adult learners who want to take advantage of these expanded job opportunities.

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  • SNU's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration meets the needs of adult learners who want to take advantage of these expanded job opportunities.
  • The new undergraduate offering is a degree completion program designed to prepare individuals to work in the healthcare industry, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics.
  • "With the Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration, students take 100 percent of courses online and can finish their degree in as few as 18 months.
  • To learn more about this degree program and to begin the application process, visit SNU's healthcare program and " What to Expect from Online Adult Education " pages.

Seoul National University will participate in CES 2022 with 10 prospective unicorns

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Monday, January 3, 2022

Seoul National University's participation in CES was ambitiously designed to introduce the excellence of Seoul National University's technology to the world for the second time since 2020, and to provide opportunities to develop a global market and attract investment in promising start-ups are expected to be prospective unicorns.

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  • Seoul National University's participation in CES was ambitiously designed to introduce the excellence of Seoul National University's technology to the world for the second time since 2020, and to provide opportunities to develop a global market and attract investment in promising start-ups are expected to be prospective unicorns.
  • The Seoul National University Exhibition Hall, which is scheduled to be installed as a pavilion of about 148(1,600 ft) in Eureka Park, Las Vegas, will mainly consist of startups using university technology and invested by Seoul National University Technology Holdings.
  • The students will get a valuable opportunity to participate in company introduction activities and observe world-class future technology at the same time.
  • It will be an opportunity to inform the world of the excellence of their own research and technology," and "Seoul National University will continue to support startups to discover more global hidden champions."