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American Council of Learned Societies Names 15 Scholars to Participate in 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe

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Friday, April 5, 2024

NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), in partnership with the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS), is pleased to name 15 participants for the 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe (SISECSE). ACLS will convene these leading scholars from Eastern Europe and North America for a two-week residency hosted by the American University in Bulgaria from June 13-29, 2024 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), in partnership with the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS), is pleased to name 15 participants for the 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe (SISECSE).
  • ACLS will convene these leading scholars from Eastern Europe and North America for a two-week residency hosted by the American University in Bulgaria from June 13-29, 2024 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
  • SISECSE will provide the scholars with dedicated time for their own research and writing in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting.
  • The 2024 scholars represent a diverse range of institutions across Eastern Europe and the United States, including Central European University, H.S.

St. Pölten UAS: International Week for European Higher Education

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's International Week at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences was dedicated to the future of higher education in Europe. Representatives of higher education institutions, of the European Commission, and the European University Alliance E³UDRES² exchanged views and experiences on this topic. Students of the St. Pölten UAS and from all over Europe participated in various interdisciplinary and international formats, while guest lectures and the accompanying programme inspired UAS staff members and students.

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  • ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's International Week at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences was dedicated to the future of higher education in Europe.
  • Representatives of higher education institutions, of the European Commission, and the European University Alliance E³UDRES² exchanged views and experiences on this topic.
  • Melting Pots for Innovation in Higher Education", national and international experts and more than 90 participants from 15 countries explored the cornerstones of higher education development in Europe.
  • With the European Universities Initiative, the European Union promotes excellent higher education alliances that collaborate closely in strategic terms, sustainably develop the European higher education, research, and innovation area further by means of future-oriented concepts, and are in the process of evolving into full-fledged European Universities in the medium term.

St. Pölten UAS: International Week for European Higher Education

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's International Week at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences was dedicated to the future of higher education in Europe. Representatives of higher education institutions, of the European Commission, and the European University Alliance E³UDRES² exchanged views and experiences on this topic. Students of the St. Pölten UAS and from all over Europe participated in various interdisciplinary and international formats, while guest lectures and the accompanying programme inspired UAS staff members and students.

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  • ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's International Week at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences was dedicated to the future of higher education in Europe.
  • Representatives of higher education institutions, of the European Commission, and the European University Alliance E³UDRES² exchanged views and experiences on this topic.
  • Melting Pots for Innovation in Higher Education", national and international experts and more than 90 participants from 15 countries explored the cornerstones of higher education development in Europe.
  • With the European Universities Initiative, the European Union promotes excellent higher education alliances that collaborate closely in strategic terms, sustainably develop the European higher education, research, and innovation area further by means of future-oriented concepts, and are in the process of evolving into full-fledged European Universities in the medium term.

St. Pölten UAS: What Should a European University Be Like?

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Friday, December 15, 2023

ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2020, a European University Alliance was launched under the title "E³UDRES²: Engaged – European – Entrepreneurial University as Driver for European Smart and Sustainable Regions". It is dedicated to the role of higher education institutions for innovation and sustainability in rural regions and aims to support medium-sized towns and their rural surroundings on their path towards becoming "smart and sustainable regions".

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  • ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2020, a European University Alliance was launched under the title "E³UDRES²: Engaged – European – Entrepreneurial University as Driver for European Smart and Sustainable Regions".
  • The target group consists of students, people with an interest in research and higher education, and the broad public.
  • Inclusion and interdisciplinarity are the main pillars of the project", explains St. Pölten UAS CEO and E³UDRES² Coordinator Hannes Raffaseder.
  • The project Ent-r-e-novators receives funding from the European Union within the framework of the Horizon Europe programme.

St. Pölten UAS: What Should a European University Be Like?

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 15, 2023

ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2020, a European University Alliance was launched under the title "E³UDRES²: Engaged – European – Entrepreneurial University as Driver for European Smart and Sustainable Regions". It is dedicated to the role of higher education institutions for innovation and sustainability in rural regions and aims to support medium-sized towns and their rural surroundings on their path towards becoming "smart and sustainable regions".

Key Points: 
  • ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2020, a European University Alliance was launched under the title "E³UDRES²: Engaged – European – Entrepreneurial University as Driver for European Smart and Sustainable Regions".
  • The target group consists of students, people with an interest in research and higher education, and the broad public.
  • Inclusion and interdisciplinarity are the main pillars of the project", explains St. Pölten UAS CEO and E³UDRES² Coordinator Hannes Raffaseder.
  • The project Ent-r-e-novators receives funding from the European Union within the framework of the Horizon Europe programme.

Fuzhou Municipal Bureau Launches Heart of the Min River International Cultural and Product Design Contest 2023

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism Announces the Launch of "Heart of the Min River" International Cultural and Product Design Contest 2023

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2023) - The International Cultural & Product Innovation Design Contest 2023, centered around the theme "Heart of the Min River," will officially be unveiled on October 28th.
  • This competition, guided by the Publicity Department of Fuzhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, is hosted by Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.
  • With the aim of expediting the creation of a cultural and innovation corridor within the city and fostering the growth of the cultural and creative industries, Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism spearheaded this international contest.
  • Further information about the event can be obtained through official WeChat accounts, led by the "Heart of the Min River" International Cultural and Product Design Contest 2023.

Latham Group, Inc. Appoints Oliver Gloe as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 13, 2023

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

LATHAM, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Latham Group, Inc. (“Latham” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: SWIM), the largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia and New Zealand, today announced the appointment of Oliver Gloe as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 13, 2023.

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  • LATHAM, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Latham Group, Inc. (“Latham” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: SWIM), the largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia and New Zealand, today announced the appointment of Oliver Gloe as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 13, 2023.
  • Gloe will join Latham on October 30, 2023 as Vice President, Finance before assuming the role of CFO.
  • As CFO, Gloe will oversee Latham’s finance, strategic planning, investor relations, treasury, tax and accounting reporting functions and report to Latham President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Rajeski.
  • Mark Borseth, who currently serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer, will transition to the role of Strategic Advisor to the Company beginning November 13, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

Vertex Appoints Michel Lagarde to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that Michel Lagarde has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director.

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  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that Michel Lagarde has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director.
  • Mr. Lagarde is a senior health care and business leader with global expertise, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • “We are delighted to have Michel join the Vertex Board.
  • “Vertex is at a very exciting time in its history as it builds on its success in cystic fibrosis using its serial innovation strategy,” said Michel Lagarde.

Dr. Cindy Vestergaard is RKVST’s new vice president special projects and external relations

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

RKVST ™ is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Cindy Vestergaard as vice president special projects and external relations.

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  • RKVST ™ is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Cindy Vestergaard as vice president special projects and external relations.
  • In her new role, Cindy will work closely with customers and partners in building blockchain-powered data integrity, transparency and trust into existing supply chains utilizing the RKVST platform.
  • Cindy is a great addition to RKVST’s innovative, growing team, and I look forward to working with her during this next stage of the company’s growth.”
    Dr. Cindy Vestergaard, vice president special projects and external relations, RKVST, said:
    “I’m excited to join the RKVST team and empower organizations to achieve real value from their digital archives.
  • Cindy has a BA in International Relations from the University of British Columbia, MA in International Relations and European Studies from Central European University (Budapest, Hungary) and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen.

Tracing the Steps of Medieval Writers

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Monday, December 12, 2022

ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  So far, traditional manual writing style analysis has been carried out by experts in a tedious and time-consuming process.

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  • ST. PLTEN, Austria, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- So far, traditional manual writing style analysis has been carried out by experts in a tedious and time-consuming process.
  • "There are approaches to identifying the manuscripts of medieval scribes with the help of machine learning.
  • "This project does not just help us to interactively work on a significant desideratum of historical research.
  • It also creates new possibilities and tools of analysis that enable a deeper knowledge of all other medieval scriptoria in the area that is now Lower Austria.