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National University Receives 2024 Military Friendly® Gold Designation

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU) — a Veteran-founded nonprofit serving a very diverse population of non-traditional, working, and military-affiliated students –— today announced that it has been designated a Gold status Military Friendly School and a Top 10 Military Friendly Spouse School for the year 2024 by Military Friendly®.

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  • NU receives Gold status for the third time for its high quality of services to active-duty military and Veterans, as well as providing world-class support to military spouses and dependents
    SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) — a Veteran-founded nonprofit serving a very diverse population of non-traditional, working, and military-affiliated students –— today announced that it has been designated a Gold status Military Friendly School and a Top 10 Military Friendly Spouse School for the year 2024 by Military Friendly® .
  • NU has been awarded this gold Military Friendly School designation for the third year – and the Military Friendly Spouse School award for the second year in a row.
  • NU offers several scholarship opportunities, including the Whisper Military Spouse Scholarship named after Whisper Snyder, a recent NU graduate and military spouse.
  • The NU Military Spouse Hiring Initiative—created in partnership with Hiring our Heroes —encourages spouses to apply for positions at National University.

National University Celebrates National Social Emotional Learning Week

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that supports over 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training programs, celebrated National Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Week, March 4-8, with presentations by locally and nationally recognized SEL professionals. SEL Week is celebrated nationally to recognize the important role that emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills play in the development of academic, social, emotional, and mental well-being of students.

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  • National University academic leaders shared their expertise and best practices in SEL education to support student success during National SEL Week, March 4-8, 2024
    SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that supports over 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training programs, celebrated National Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Week, March 4-8, with presentations by locally and nationally recognized SEL professionals.
  • According to the Collaborative of Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning ( CASEL ), National SEL Week is set aside to showcase the powerful work being accomplished nationwide by local schools and communities and culminates with International SEL Day hosted by the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for The United States (SEL4US) and The Urban Assembly .
  • "The Sanford College of Education at National University is at the forefront of social emotional learning and offers a Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning program that enhances student learning by weaving together academics with social emotional learning practices and pedagogies," said Dr. Robert Lee, dean of SCOE.
  • National University is nationally recognized as leading transformational change in social and emotional learning in both academic programming and professional learning opportunities.

NUS sets up AI Institute to accelerate frontier AI research and boost real-world impact for public good

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SINGAPORE, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From fortifying supply chain resilience against global disruptions and enhancing safety and resilience of energy systems to intelligent urban transport systems, personalised services and healthcare revolution – artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a force with the capacity to transform facets of our daily living and the society.

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  • NUS Provost is working with NUS colleges, faculties and schools to provide comprehensive AI education programmes for undergraduate and graduate students, professionals for continuing education, and policymakers.
  • In addition, the NAII's AI for Education research will also provide learning opportunities, such as internships, for undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Looking beyond current mainstream AI research, NUS researchers will explore long-term problems that can lead to future novel applications.
  • As the AI hub of NUS, the new institute will proactively engage government agencies and industry to broaden and deepen the impact of its work.

Pioneering University Taps First of Its Kind Work-Based Learning Marketplace to Bring Real-World Employer Projects into the Classroom

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves more than 50,000 students annually through its degree programs and another 80,000 through its workforce and professional training programs—today announced initial results from a new education technology pilot program that integrates work-based learning experiences into the curriculum. In collaboration with Riipen, developer of a popular marketplace platform that enables college students to connect with real-world projects from companies, the university is expanding access to micro-internships and other work-based learning opportunities for the diverse student body that it serves.

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  • They don't want to wait two or four years to put their skills to the test," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron , president and CEO of National University.
  • At the same time, a growing number of corporate executives often view college graduates as unprepared for real-world problem-solving.
  • In many cases, faculty are using the work-based learning platform as part of Capstone projects, providing students with real-world experience in their field of study.
  • As a veteran-founded Minority Serving Institution, National University has a student population that reflects the shifting — and highly diverse — demographics of higher education today.

APAC Green Data Center Market Industry Analysis & Forecasts 2023-2028: Government Initiatives Propel APAC Toward Sustainable Data Center Practices

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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DUBLIN, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "APAC Green Data Center Market - Industry Analysis & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "APAC Green Data Center Market - Industry Analysis & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The APAC green data center market was valued at USD 7.01 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.20% from 2022-2028.
  • Hyperscale operators in the APAC green data center market, such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Alibaba, and Huawei Technologies, drive the market with sustainable investments and innovative technologies.
  • How many MW of power capacity is expected to reach the APAC green data center market by 2028?

Tillman Networks Welcomes Ranjot Singh as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillman Networks, a provider of digital and energy transition infrastructure services, today announced the appointment of Ranjot Singh to Chief Financial Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillman Networks, a provider of digital and energy transition infrastructure services, today announced the appointment of Ranjot Singh to Chief Financial Officer.
  • Founded in 2019, Tillman Networks offers a complete portfolio of digital and energy transition infrastructure services including site development, design and engineering, implementation, construction management, and maintenance of network infrastructure.
  • "Tillman Networks is primed for rapid growth, and we look forward to collaborating with Ranjot on this journey."
  • "Tillman Networks' holistic solution that provides high quality, turnkey solutions for customers has proven to be invaluable in the industry," said Singh.

Majority of Singaporeans Now Purchase Travel Insurance Through Digital Channels & Favor 'Metered' Policies, KoverNow Survey Finds

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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SINGAPORE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KoverNow, the popular digital insurance platform, has revealed the results of a new survey, conducted in co-operation with the National University of Singapore, into the attitudes and behaviour of smartphone users towards the purchasing of insurance products and services. The survey, which was carried out amongst 500 Singaporeans, shows a strong demand for travel insurance across all age groups, a preference to use digital channels when selecting and buying policies and an inclination toward 'metered' policies that can be turned on and off on demand.

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  • Irrespective of income, 64% of all respondents said that they had previously bought travel insurance and plan to purchase it in the future.
  • 43.7% travel 2-3 times a year and of this group a huge 91% said that they would buy travel insurance in the future.
  • 28% travel more than 3 times annually, of which 84% currently own, or have previously bought, travel insurance.
  • Stephan Kaiser, CEO at KoverNow, said: "Singaporeans love to travel, and believe in the importance of insurance to protect themselves and their valuables.

Majority of Singaporeans Now Purchase Travel Insurance Through Digital Channels & Favor 'Metered' Policies, KoverNow Survey Finds

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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SINGAPORE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KoverNow, the popular digital insurance platform, has revealed the results of a new survey, conducted in co-operation with the National University of Singapore, into the attitudes and behaviour of smartphone users towards the purchasing of insurance products and services. The survey, which was carried out amongst 500 Singaporeans, shows a strong demand for travel insurance across all age groups, a preference to use digital channels when selecting and buying policies and an inclination toward 'metered' policies that can be turned on and off on demand.

Key Points: 
  • Irrespective of income, 64% of all respondents said that they had previously bought travel insurance and plan to purchase it in the future.
  • 43.7% travel 2-3 times a year and of this group a huge 91% said that they would buy travel insurance in the future.
  • 28% travel more than 3 times annually, of which 84% currently own, or have previously bought, travel insurance.
  • Stephan Kaiser, CEO at KoverNow, said: "Singaporeans love to travel, and believe in the importance of insurance to protect themselves and their valuables.

Businesswoman and women’s advocate Samantha Mostyn to be Australia’s next governor-general

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Announcing Mostyn’s appointment on Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mostyn was a “modern and optimistic leader for our modern and optimistic nation”.

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  • Announcing Mostyn’s appointment on Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mostyn was a “modern and optimistic leader for our modern and optimistic nation”.
  • Mostyn is the second woman to hold the post, following Quentin Bryce who was appointed by the Rudd Labor government.
  • Trained as a lawyer, Mostyn has had extensive experience in business, especially in telecommunications and insurance locally and globally.
  • She presently is chair of AWARE Super and Alberts Music Group and is on the Mirvac board.
  • Mostyn has been a strong advocate on climate change and on women’s issues and has long had strong Labor connections.
  • I spent time listening carefully to single mothers and domestic violence survivors, and shared coffees and stories in men’s sheds.


Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Giant Magellan Telescope Expands Global Science Impact with Taiwanese Partner

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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PASADENA, CA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.

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  • PASADENA, CA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today welcomes Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), a distinguished Taiwanese research institute, into its international consortium.
  • ASIAA's inclusion expands the consortium to 14 international research institutions, underscoring Giant Magellan’s significance to the global astronomy community and the consortium’s commitment to prioritizing global collaboration for the advancement of science.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome ASIAA into our international consortium of distinguished partners,” said Dr. Walter Massey, Board Chair of the Giant Magellan Telescope.
  • This collective investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope is a testament that science can transcend boundaries and bind humanity together for good.”
    The astronomical research and instrumental development capabilities in Taiwan have received international recognition.