Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education

Elcora and Mincape Announce Exciting New Venture to Develop Manganese Mining Operations in Morocco for the Thriving EV Battery Market

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The combined strengths of these industry leaders will drive the development of responsible and environmentally conscious manganese mining operations in Morocco.

Key Points: 
  • The combined strengths of these industry leaders will drive the development of responsible and environmentally conscious manganese mining operations in Morocco.
  • Manganese Resource Development: Elcora and Mincape will combine their technical know-how and resources to identify and develop current and new manganese deposits in Morocco and West Africa, ensuring a stable supply of high-grade manganese for the EV battery market.
  • Global Reach: Elcora and Mincape's combined networks and global presence will allow for efficient distribution of manganese to battery manufacturers worldwide.
  • Mr Hassan Bouzahzah (PhD), Manager of Mincape, added, "Mincape is proud to join forces with Elcora in this exciting endeavour.

CMG Investigative Teams Expose Billions in SSA Overpayment Clawbacks, Leading to SSA Review and Demand For Action From Lawmakers

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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This directive can after lawmakers demanded answers from the SSA – and some even calling for congressional hearings.

Key Points: 
  • This directive can after lawmakers demanded answers from the SSA – and some even calling for congressional hearings.
  • In a compelling video expose, CMG investigative teams across its eight stations, in collaboration with KFF Health News (formerly Kaiser Health News), chronicled how the SSA systematically overpaid vulnerable Americans by more than $20 billion dollars, then demanded reimbursement.
  • “The results of stories like this highlight the power and importance of investigative journalism,” said Marian Pittman, CMG’s EVP of Content, Product, Innovation and Research.
  • “They weren’t trying to game the system; they were just playing by the rules, and it’s very unfortunate,” Carry said.

New Report from Quality Matters and Eduventures Research Details Increase in Learner Demand for Online and Hybrid Higher Education Courses

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quality Matters and Eduventures Research, a division of Encoura, announce the eighth edition of the annual Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) Report, in which the authors compile important perspectives on the state of online and hybrid learning in higher education.

Key Points: 
  • "While national reporting has indicated a modest decrease in total enrollment in US higher education, there continues to be robust growth in online enrollment."
  • The report also illuminates some of the ways institutions of higher learning are responding to this demand.
  • The report aggregates the results of a winter 2023 survey of hundreds of chief online officers (COOs) at higher education institutions — individuals most centrally involved in digital learning efforts.
  • CHLOE 8 reveals that learner demand for online education remains undoubtedly on the rise.

Mallinckrodt Recognized as Industry Innovator at National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) 2023 Rare Impact Awards

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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DUBLIN, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE American: MNK), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce it has received an award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), recognizing it as an "Industry Innovator" for the creation of a treatment "to improve the lives of rare disease patients." Mallinckrodt is being recognized for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of TERLIVAZ® (terlipressin) for injection for the treatment of adults with HRS with rapid reduction in kidney function.1 

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE American: MNK), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce it has received an award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), recognizing it as an "Industry Innovator" for the creation of a treatment "to improve the lives of rare disease patients."
  • Please see Limitation of Use and Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, below.
  • Peter Richardson, MRCP (UK), Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer at Mallinckrodt, said, "We are honored to receive this award from NORD.
  • The presentation of awards took place the evening of May 4th, during NORD's 2023 Rare Impact Awards in Washington, D.C. Find more information on the Rare Impact Awards website, and see the full list of Industry Innovators in the recent press release .

Constellium discussed decarbonization initiatives at White House Roundtable

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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PARIS, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jean-Marc Germain, CEO of Constellium, attended the Roundtable on Industrial Innovation and Decarbonization at the White House on March 3, 2023, together with senior-level officials of the Biden-Harris Administration, other major industrial companies and labor leaders, to share Constellium’s efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and discuss how the Administration and the private sector can collaborate to address climate change issues.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jean-Marc Germain, CEO of Constellium, attended the Roundtable on Industrial Innovation and Decarbonization at the White House on March 3, 2023, together with senior-level officials of the Biden-Harris Administration, other major industrial companies and labor leaders, to share Constellium’s efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and discuss how the Administration and the private sector can collaborate to address climate change issues.
  • During this roundtable, Mr. Germain stated his support for public investments such as the ones made through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which are essential to accelerate the transition to low-carbon.
  • The Administration should ensure that the industry continues to operate in a fair environment during this transition, to protect jobs and competitiveness.
  • Lastly, Mr. Germain highlighted the key role of recycling in a low-carbon economy, and advocated for deposit return programs to increase the recycling rate in the U.S.
    “I was honored to be invited to participate in this roundtable at the White House, and was thrilled to learn more about the many initiatives and efforts of the industry and the Administration to promote a low-carbon economy,” said Jean-Marc Germain, CEO of Constellium.

CalPortland Company to Discuss Decarbonization Efforts at White House Roundtable Visit

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CalPortland® President & CEO, Allen Hamblen will visit the White House on Friday, March 3, 2023 to meet with senior-level officials of the Biden Administration for a Roundtable on Industrial Innovation and Decarbonization.

Key Points: 
  • JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CalPortland® President & CEO, Allen Hamblen will visit the White House on Friday, March 3, 2023 to meet with senior-level officials of the Biden Administration for a Roundtable on Industrial Innovation and Decarbonization.
  • "We are grateful for the opportunity to share our efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote American manufacturing jobs," stated Allen Hamblen.
  • "CalPortland is committed to working alongside the Biden Administration to achieve our collective carbon neutrality goals and supporting employment for a sustainable future."
  • Mr. Hamblen will join executives from other major industrial companies and senior labor leaders to collaborate on policies and support needed to reduce carbon emissions and address climate issues.

IESE-led startups create 72,000 jobs worldwide and raise $11.8 billion in capital

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies founded by IESE Business School's community have created 72,000 jobs worldwide and raised $11.8 billion in capital as the school continues expanding its entrepreneurial ecosystem, according to a new report.

Key Points: 
  • The numbers are based on an analysis of internal IESE data, complemented with external databases such as Crunchbase, Dealroom, PitchBook, and LinkedIn, among others.
  • We aim to develop leaders who will have a deep and lasting impact through their professional excellence and spirit of service.
  • Successful entrepreneurs, those with a real sense of purpose, provide a great service to society", says IESE Dean, Franz Heukamp .
  • Some data points of the impact report:
    IESE was the first European business school to teach entrepreneurship in its MBA program in 1974.

HITRUST Addresses Key National Information Security Priorities

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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FRISCO, Texas, and LAS VEGAS, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HITRUST is announcing resources that address national cyber and information security priorities identified by government agencies, legislators, and industry. First, the need for an effective set of cyber hygiene controls and mitigations (applicable to smaller organizations) that remain relevant to evolving cyber threats, and a reliable method to demonstrate that organizations have appropriately implemented those controls. Additionally, a standardized, effective, and practical methodology for organizations to determine the inherent risk posed by third parties and recommend an appropriate level of assurances to enable effective evaluation of the controls in operation by the third party – establishing a level of due care for third-party risk management.

Key Points: 
  • FRISCO, Texas, and LAS VEGAS, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HITRUST is announcing resources that address national cyber and information security priorities identified by government agencies, legislators, and industry.
  • "HITRUST's Innovation and Research teams were tasked with designing practical and effective solutions to solve these national cyber and information risk priorities," said Robert Booker, Chief Strategy Officer, HITRUST.
  • Incorporate controls necessary for relevant and essential information and cyber security, including controls and mitigations associated with current and emerging cyber threats.
  • The Quick-Start Guide to HITRUST TPRM Implementation isavailable here: TPRM Playbook
    For details on the HITRUST TPRM Approach and other HITRUST assurances, visit the HITRUST website .

Updated privacy policy

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Updated privacy policy

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  • Updated privacy policy
    The OAIC has updated its privacy policy.
  • The update includes the following changes:
    Collection of personal information
    We have included references to the collection and assessment of personal information relating to applying for a job at the OAIC.
  • Collecting through our website
    We have updated the text about collecting personal information through our website to provide detail on the types of information we may collect through the Google Analytics and Pwik tools and the specific cookies we use.
  • Publication of decisions and reports
    We have amended the policy to note that when we publish decisions, determinations or reports we will not publish individual parties names unless they ask for it to be published.

Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health findings recommend Postvention Training to Support COVID-19 Student Trauma

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kognito, an experiential learning company, announced the release of Postvention as Prevention: Coping with Loss at School, a research article published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kognito, an experiential learning company, announced the release of Postvention as Prevention: Coping with Loss at School, a research article published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
  • Kognito's research team, in collaboration with Ascend Learning's Innovative Sciences group, conducted a year-long research study using several methodologies to demonstrate the critical need for postvention training among educators, administrators and school staff to support the mental and emotional health and well-being of students as a result of COVID-19.
  • Level one data showed that 92% of participants would recommend the simulation to a colleague while 82% indicated that the training is based on relevant, real-life scenarios.
  • The objective of the research study was to analyze the effectiveness of a virtual role-play simulation such as Coping with Loss at School in providing critical postvention training for educators and staff.