Latest news with #HumberPolytechnic
Business News Wales
26-04-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Wrexham University and Humber Polytechnic Announce Strategic Partnership
Wrexham University and Humber Polytechnic have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at fostering applied research, innovation, and global educational opportunities. This strategic collaboration between the North Wales and Canadian institutions will focus on creating pathways for students, faculty, and industry partners to engage in transformative learning and research initiatives that address the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. The partnership underscores both institutions' commitment to driving academic excellence, supporting industry needs, and promoting cultural exchange through innovative programmes and collaborations. By combining Wrexham University's strengths in regional economic growth with Humber Polytechnic's expertise in applied education, the partnership aims to deliver impactful outcomes for students and industries globally. Moss Garde, Pro Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement and Partnerships at Wrexham University, said: 'This partnership with Humber Polytechnic represents an exciting opportunity to deepen our commitment to applied research, innovation, and global engagement. 'Together, we will create new pathways for students and faculty, while addressing the needs of industries through collaborative solutions.' Gina Antonacci, Senior Vice-President, Academic Humber Polytechnic, added: 'Humber is proud to partner with Wrexham University to advance applied learning and international collaboration. This partnership reflects our shared vision of empowering learners with the tools they need to succeed while fostering innovation that benefits communities worldwide.' The key areas of collaboration that the two institutions will work together on, include: Applied research and innovation – through joint development of funding proposals to support cutting-edge research projects addressing global challenges. Pathway agreements – which will see development of pathways for Humber alumni to pursue Master's programmes at Wrexham University. International mobility programmes – such as promotion of global student engagement through initiatives, including Humber's annual Global Summer School and short-term learning opportunities at Wrexham University. Faculty and student exchanges – visiting faculty programmes, student exchanges, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), and other course-level collaborations to enhance cross-cultural learning experiences. Micro-Credentials for professional development – including the exploration of training programmes and micro-credentials tailored for academic and industry audiences to address emerging workforce needs. Framework for academic exchange – establishment of a robust framework to promote academic, research, and cultural exchange between the two institutions. Curriculum development – support for curriculum innovation in priority academic areas, aligned with industry trends. Collaborative platforms for research – creation of joint platforms to deliver systematic research solutions that drive innovation across disciplines. The partnership aligns with Wrexham University's new 2030 vision and strategy to become a world-leading civic university, while supporting Humber Polytechnic's mission to lead in applied education through interdisciplinary collaboration.
CBC
13-03-2025
- Science
- CBC
Saturn solidifies its title as moon king with the discovery of 128 new moons
If you're a fan of our night sky here on Earth and its singular moon, then you'd probably really, really love the view from Saturn. A team of scientists — including a Canadian from the University of British Columbia — have identified an additional 128 moons orbiting the ringed planet, bringing Saturn's total moon count to 274. "Understanding how the planets formed and where [they] came from is always quite awe-inspiring," Brett Gladman, a University of British Columbia professor and researcher who helped observe the new moons, told As It Happens host Nil Koksal. The findings, which mean Saturn has more moons than the rest of the other planets in our solar system combined, were ratified on Tuesday by the International Astronomical Union. Jupiter and Saturn have been locked in a battle for the most moons for years — with Saturn stealing the crown from Jupiter only two years ago when the same group of researchers found 64 additional moons orbiting it. But scientists say this discovery likely settles the score once and for all. "We don't think that Jupiter will ever be able to reclaim that title," Gladman said. He and the other scientists working on the project made the discovery using the Canada France Hawaii Telescope, a 3.6-metre optical telescope on the summit of the dormant volcano Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Scientists have been capturing pictures of the moons using the telescope since 2019. The researchers aligned and layered 44 of those images on top of one another in order to enhance the appearance of the moons and determine what they were. These moons are nothing like Earth's very own, however. Sara Mazrouei, a planetary scientist and educational developer at Humber Polytechnic, says that while we tend to think of a spherical shape when we hear the word moon, anything that orbits a planet, or another body in space that is not a sun, is considered a moon. Mazrouei says many of the moons surrounding other planets in our solar system — including the ones observed here — are in fact only a few kilometres across in size and oddly shaped, like an asteroid. Those irregular shapes and small sizes also give clues into how the moons likely formed, Gladman says. WATCH | Saturn smashes record as the master of moons in our solar system: Saturn smashes record as the master of moons in our solar system 18 hours ago Duration 4:04 All of the planets in our solar system are unique in their own way. One of the most recognizable is Saturn, famous for its incredible rings. But now, the gas giant has cemented its dominance in another area: moons! Here with the details is CBC climate and science specialist Darius Mahdavi. The group of scientists believes that around the time Saturn was forming some four billion years ago, it pulled a few moderately large moons into its orbit. Over the preceding millennia, those moons have collided from time to time, breaking them into smaller pieces that continue to orbit Saturn, according to Gladman. Each of those smaller pieces are considered individual moons, and is part of why Saturn's tally is so high. Mazrouei says that same smashing-up process could some day happen to Jupiter's moons, allowing them to multiply. But she adds events like that are pretty rare — meaning Saturn's title is fairly safe, at least for the next few hundred million years. Regardless, she says it's a good day to be a fan of the ringed planet.
CBC
28-01-2025
- Business
- CBC
What is DeepSeek and why is it shaking up the U.S. tech market?
Chinese AI app DeepSeek has become a top rated app in the U.S. but its surging popularity and low costs have disrupted financial markets and raised concerns among North American leaders in artificial intelligence. Francis Syms of Humber Polytechnic sits down with Metro Morning's David Common to discuss the latest headlines on artificial intelligence and how it might affect us.
