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Fundación MAPFRE names three finalists from U.S. in global Social Innovation Awards

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Fundación MAPFRE today announced three projects from the U.S. will advance to its Social Innovation Awards grand finale in May.

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  • Fundación MAPFRE today announced three projects from the U.S. will advance to its Social Innovation Awards grand finale in May.
  • The awards, in its seventh year and launched in partnership with IE University , recognize projects with the potential for strong social impact in three categories: e‑Health, safe and sustainable mobility and the senior economy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318335702/en/
    The finale, held at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, Spain, will also feature finalists from Spain, Germany, Malta, Chile, Colombia and Brazil.
  • 379 projects were submitted to the competition, with 12 finalists advancing, and one winner from each category walking away with €40,000 to help fund their project.

IE Business School and the Laidlaw Foundation Launch Scholarship Fund for Women to earn their MBAs

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IE Business School, through the IE Foundation, and the Laidlaw Foundation have together announced the launch of The Laidlaw Women's Leadership Fund, which will offer MBA and EMBA partial and full scholarships at IE Business School to highly talented women from all over the world who would not otherwise be able to afford the world-class education and networks that IE provides.

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  • LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IE Business School , through the IE Foundation , and the Laidlaw Foundation have together announced the launch of The Laidlaw Women's Leadership Fund, which will offer MBA and EMBA partial and full scholarships at IE Business School to highly talented women from all over the world who would not otherwise be able to afford the world-class education and networks that IE provides.
  • We are committed to addressing the pernicious and persistent problem of too few women in the C-Suite.
  • By providing Scholarships at the brilliant IE Business School, we hope to propel more extraordinary women into leadership roles."
  • By providing Scholarships at the brilliant IE Business School, we hope to propel more extraordinary women into leadership roles," said Susanna Kempe, CEO of the Laidlaw Foundation.

HUMAN CAPABILITY INITIATIVE CONCLUDES IN RIYADH, MARKING THE BIGGEST-EVER GLOBAL CONFERENCE IN UNITING THE WORLD TO ADVANCE HUMAN CAPABILITY

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) concluded today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing in a new era in global collaboration for human capability development.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) concluded today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing in a new era in global collaboration for human capability development.
  • These collaborations, spanning diverse sectors from education to artificial intelligence, mark significant strides toward global human capability enhancement.
  • The CEO of HCDP, Engineer Anas AlMudaifer, commented: "HCI has inspired collaboration among the brightest minds in the world to future-proof people.
  • Unlocking the full potential of humanity requires global collaboration, and Saudi Arabia, as a global convenor, is sparking dynamic dialogue through HCI.

HUMAN CAPABILITY INITIATIVE CONCLUDES IN RIYADH, MARKING THE BIGGEST-EVER GLOBAL CONFERENCE IN UNITING THE WORLD TO ADVANCE HUMAN CAPABILITY

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) concluded today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing in a new era in global collaboration for human capability development.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) concluded today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing in a new era in global collaboration for human capability development.
  • These collaborations, spanning diverse sectors from education to artificial intelligence, mark significant strides toward global human capability enhancement.
  • The CEO of HCDP, Engineer Anas AlMudaifer, commented: "HCI has inspired collaboration among the brightest minds in the world to future-proof people.
  • Unlocking the full potential of humanity requires global collaboration, and Saudi Arabia, as a global convenor, is sparking dynamic dialogue through HCI.

CKGSB and IE University Release Landmark Report on the China-United States Soft Power Rivalry

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) in collaboration with IE China Center of IE University, is thrilled to unveil a new report titled, "Fuel the Soft Power: The Role of High-Tech Companies in the Soft Power Rivalry between China and the United States."

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) in collaboration with IE China Center of IE University, is thrilled to unveil a new report titled, "Fuel the Soft Power: The Role of High-Tech Companies in the Soft Power Rivalry between China and the United States."
  • José Félix Valdivieso, Chairman of IE China Center, opens the report highlighting China's unique soft power approach.
  • He notes, "China's approach differs from the West's as it invokes a soft power model characterized by a priority on economic development and the maintenance of strong government leadership."
  • CKGSB Professor Tao Zhigang emphasizes how media biases often distort soft power dynamics between China and the U.S.

CKGSB and IE University Release Landmark Report on the China-United States Soft Power Rivalry

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) in collaboration with IE China Center of IE University, is thrilled to unveil a new report titled, "Fuel the Soft Power: The Role of High-Tech Companies in the Soft Power Rivalry between China and the United States."

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) in collaboration with IE China Center of IE University, is thrilled to unveil a new report titled, "Fuel the Soft Power: The Role of High-Tech Companies in the Soft Power Rivalry between China and the United States."
  • José Félix Valdivieso, Chairman of IE China Center, opens the report highlighting China's unique soft power approach.
  • He notes, "China's approach differs from the West's as it invokes a soft power model characterized by a priority on economic development and the maintenance of strong government leadership."
  • CKGSB Professor Tao Zhigang emphasizes how media biases often distort soft power dynamics between China and the U.S.

QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global higher education experts released the inaugural QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024, evaluating universities based on global recognition, research prowess, teaching resources, internationalisation and employment outcomes (methodology) and listing 688 institutions across 42 members of the Council of Europe, including 106 universities never previously been ranked by QS.

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  • Czech Republic & Poland: The only Eastern Europe countries showcasing top 100 placements with Charles University and University of Warsaw.
  • Italy: Research standout, ranking third for scholarly contributions per faculty, with 25 institutions in the top 100 for this indicator.
  • Despite its robust university count (73), none of its universities are among the top 100.
  • Their prowess is especially evident in reputation, backed by insights from 144,000 academics and 98,000 employers.

QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global higher education experts released the inaugural QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024, evaluating universities based on global recognition, research prowess, teaching resources, internationalisation and employment outcomes (methodology) and listing 688 institutions across 42 members of the Council of Europe, including 106 universities never previously been ranked by QS.

Key Points: 
  • Czech Republic & Poland: The only Eastern Europe countries showcasing top 100 placements with Charles University and University of Warsaw.
  • Italy: Research standout, ranking third for scholarly contributions per faculty, with 25 institutions in the top 100 for this indicator.
  • Despite its robust university count (73), none of its universities are among the top 100.
  • Their prowess is especially evident in reputation, backed by insights from 144,000 academics and 98,000 employers.

2U Reports Results for Second Quarter 2023

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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LANHAM, Md., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the company behind global online learning platform edX, today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • LANHAM, Md., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the company behind global online learning platform edX, today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • "Our results for the second quarter reflect a shift in timing of planned second quarter revenue to later in the year.
  • Revenue for the quarter totaled $222.1 million, an 8% decrease from $241.5 million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Costs and expenses for the quarter totaled $378.2 million, a 31% increase from $289.4 million in the second quarter of 2022.

NyquistAI to Host Webinar on the Impact of Generative AI and ChatGPT on Life Sciences

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NyquistAI announced today they will host a webinar on March 31 at 9 am PDT covering the very timely topic of the Impact of Generative AI and ChatGPT on Life Sciences. Two industry professionals will join NyquistAI's Co-founder and CEO, Michelle Wu to present the topic.

Key Points: 
  • NyquistAI, the world's largest platform covering all on-market drugs and medical technology that leverages the latest and smartest AI technology will host the webinar featuring industry leaders.
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NyquistAI announced today they will host a webinar on March 31 at 9 am PDT covering the very timely topic of the Impact of Generative AI and ChatGPT on Life Sciences.
  • "Many of us have been following the news on the development and advancements of Generative AI and ChatGPT.
  • "As we in the life sciences assess how this new technology and the capabilities it enables potentially can impact our industry, I'm happy to have Miguel Fierro and Sachin Choudhary join me to discuss some of the implications of Generative AI and ChatGPT for the life sciences industry."