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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Gauteng schools excel at LSEN soccer festival
The Benoni Northerns Sports Club and St Dunstan's College fields were abuzz with excitement on August 8 as young soccer players from across Gauteng showcased their skills and passion at the annual Schools for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) Schools tournament. With 33 U19 boys' teams and 20 U19 girls' teams competing, the event was a vibrant celebration of sport, inclusion, and determination, proving that talent knows no boundaries. Belvedere School and Daveyton Skills School represented Benoni. Springs' Olympia Park, Kwa-Thema Skills Schools, Kempton Park Panorama, JJ Masipa Technical School and Samson LSEN School represented Ekurhuleni. ALSO READ: Bedfordview Bowls Club celebrates 100 years with R100k tournament The tournament was held to select the teams to represent the province at the South African LSEN MID schools soccer week in September. 'We had South African football legends helping us identify the players for next month's soccer week hosted by the Western Cape, in Cape Town. 'Four teams will represent Gauteng – two boys' and two girls' teams,' said Gauteng LSEN MID Schools Football Association chairperson, Mpho Maseko. He said two teams will come from the combined Gauteng North and Ekurhuleni pools, while the others will be selected from players from the Gauteng West and South regions. 'We are the only province with multiple LSEN MID schools. The players will be selected from our four regions. Gauteng North and Ekurhuleni will have a boys' and girls' team, and we will also have two teams from the combined South and West regions,' he said. ALSO READ: Action-packed start to SA Schools Netball Tournament as young stars shine Besides this one-day tournament, the schools partake in a league divided into five regions. The winners of each region in the different age groups advance to the provincial knock-outs, with the overall winners going to represent Gauteng in the Noordvaal MID Schools Cup. Maseko added that the tournament was celebrating its 24th anniversary. 'This festival initially included rugby, cricket and netball because back then the MID schools were predominantly white. Football got involved in 2001 to involve the schools in the townships.' League general secretary Matsobane Mashishi said the competition gives the learners, often marginalised, a platform to express themselves without being stigmatised. ALSO READ: Bedfordview Primary hosts action-packed U9 netball and soccer tournament 'It is a great day for our learners. They face lots of challenges. 'Some cannot even reveal to their peers which schools they attend to avoid being stigmatised. We are giving them a platform to be themselves. 'You can tell by the atmosphere that they are in a place where they feel welcomed, valued and appreciated. This is what we want as teachers,' Mashishi said.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Kwa-Thema soccer talent on show at Gauteng tournament
The Benoni Northerns Sports Club and St Dunstan's College fields were abuzz with excitement on August 8 as young soccer players from across Gauteng showcased their skills and passion at the annual Schools for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) Schools tournament. With 33 U19 boys' teams and 20 U19 girls' teams competing, the event was a vibrant celebration of sport, inclusion, and determination, proving that talent knows no boundaries. Belvedere School and Daveyton Skills School represented Benoni. Springs' Olympia Park, Kwa-Thema Skills Schools, Kempton Park Panorama, JJ Masipa Technical School and Samson LSEN School represented Ekurhuleni. The tournament was held to select the teams to represent the province at the South African LSEN MID schools soccer week in September. 'We had South African football legends helping us identify the players for next month's soccer week hosted by the Western Cape, in Cape Town. Four teams will represent Gauteng – two boys' and two girls' teams,' said Gauteng LSEN MID Schools Football Association chairperson, Mpho Maseko. He said two teams will come from the combined Gauteng North and Ekurhuleni pools, while the others will be selected from players from the Gauteng West and South regions. 'We are the only province with multiple LSEN MID schools. The players will be selected from our four regions. Gauteng North and Ekurhuleni will have a boys' and girls' team, and we will also have two teams from the combined South and West regions,' he said. Besides this one-day tournament, the schools partake in a league divided into five regions. The winners of each region in the different age groups advance to the provincial knock-outs, with the overall winners going to represent Gauteng in the Noordvaal MID Schools Cup. Maseko added that the tournament was celebrating its 24th anniversary. 'This festival initially included rugby, cricket and netball because back then the MID schools were predominantly white. Football got involved in 2001 to involve the schools in the townships.' League general secretary Matsobane Mashishi said the competition gives the learners, often marginalised, a platform to express themselves without being stigmatised. 'It is a great day for our learners. They face lots of challenges. Some cannot even reveal to their peers which schools they attend to avoid being stigmatised. We are giving them a platform to be themselves. 'You can tell by the atmosphere that they are in a place where they feel welcomed, valued and appreciated. This is what we want as teachers,' Mashishi said.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Development of indigenous multi-stage Malaria vaccine 'AdFalciVax' is underway
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), through its Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar (RMRCBB) and National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), in partnership with the Department of Biotechnology-National Institute of Immunology (DBT-NII), is currently developing a novel recombinant chimeric malaria vaccine candidate, named AdFalciVax . AdFalciVax is the first indigenous recombinant chimeric malaria vaccine specifically designed to target two critical stages of Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for the most lethal form of malaria. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Design Thinking Product Management others Healthcare Cybersecurity Project Management Management Data Analytics Degree PGDM Public Policy Operations Management Artificial Intelligence MBA Finance Digital Marketing Technology Data Science healthcare MCA Data Science CXO Others Leadership Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details The vaccine aims to protect against human infection while also reducing vector-borne community transmission of the parasite. According to the release, the vaccine has demonstrated excellent efficacy in the preclinical stage of development. Preclinical data suggest that AdFalciVax may have advantages over existing single-stage vaccines, including broader protection by targeting two vulnerable parasite stages, lower risk of immune evasion, potential for better long-term immunity, and extended thermal stability with functionality maintained for over nine months at room temperature. AdFalciVax is a recombinant multistage vaccine produced in Lactococcus lactis, designed to protect both individual humans and reduce the community transmission cycle. Live Events It represents one of the most advanced malaria vaccine candidates globally, with a rational design targeting two key stages of the parasite. This vaccine consists of a stable and functional recombinant chimaera between antigenic components that promises dual protection. ICMR intends to license the technology for AdFalciVax to eligible organisations and manufacturers for further development, manufacture, and commercialisation under non-exclusive agreements. This approach aims to enable wider outreach and maximise public health benefits. All collaborations will adhere to ICMR's Intellectual Property Policy. As an indigenously developed vaccine candidate that fulfils the Make in India mandate, AdFalciVax holds the potential to contribute substantially to malaria eradication by preventing infection and minimising community transmission. This information is provided for awareness purposes only. The vaccine candidate is in its early research and development phases and is not yet available for any clinical use or commercialisation.
New Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Andhra government signs MoU with Cyient, AICTE to strengthen innovation
VIJAYAWADA: The State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cyient Foundation and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to strengthen Andhra Pradesh's innovation and startup ecosystem. The agreement was formalised in the presence of HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh at his residence in Undavalli, marking a crucial move to empower youth with entrepreneurial skills, and drive institutional innovation across the State. The MoU outlines the establishment of urban innovation clusters, with the first cluster being launched in Visakhapatnam. These clusters will help educational institutions evolve into hubs of entrepreneurship, innovation and intellectual property creation. Under this initiative, specialised centres such as i-CARE (Innovation Creation and Research for Entrepreneurship), i-CAFE (Idea Creation and Auxiliary Facilities for Entrepreneurship), and IPR-TT (Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer) cells will be set up in colleges and universities. Lokesh asserted the government's commitment to nurturing innovation and job creation through structured partnerships. 'We are building an innovation-first economy to empower our youth,' he said. The initiative will be implemented through boot camps, hackathons, innovation fairs, entrepreneurship competitions, and mentorship programmes with industry experts.
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Business Standard
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Cyient, AICTE sign MoU to build innovation cluster in Visakhapatnam
Cyient Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Cyient Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to establish an innovation cluster in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The MoU was signed in the presence of Nara Lokesh, Minister for Human Resources Development, IT, Electronics, and Communication. This collaboration aims to strengthen the local innovation ecosystem by transforming higher education institutions into key hubs of entrepreneurship, research, and intellectual property (IP) creation, the company said in a stock exchange filing. Focus on educational institutions and startups The pilot project will target colleges and universities in and around Visakhapatnam, positioning them as active innovation centres. It will encourage collaboration among educational institutions, industry partners, startups, and investors. As part of the initiative, a structured support system will be developed, including: * iCARE (Innovation Creation and Research for Entrepreneurship) centres * iCAFE (Idea Creation and Auxiliary Facilities for Entrepreneurship) centres * IPR-TT (Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer) cells These resources will be implemented across both mentor and mentee institutions. Speaking at the event, Dr BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman of Cyient and Chief Patron of Cyient Foundation, said: 'The partnership with AICTE is a significant step towards realising India's potential as a global innovation powerhouse. By nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets and building institutional capacities, we are creating a self-sustaining model that empowers youth, encourages IP creation, and promotes meaningful collaboration between academia and industry.' The project will also include boot camps, hackathons, innovation fairs, and mentorship sessions to provide students and faculty with the skills and tools needed to build and scale innovative ideas and startups. Transformative industry-academia collaboration Dr Abhay Jere, Vice Chairman of AICTE, added: 'This partnership with Cyient Foundation exemplifies the kind of industry-academia collaboration that can transform the way educational institutions contribute to India's innovation economy. By strategically leveraging the strengths of institutions, industry, and creative youth, these clusters aim to generate a broad and lasting impact on innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth.' The Visakhapatnam city innovation cluster is expected to serve as a template for similar clusters across India. National innovation drive AICTE and the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell are already running several national programmes, including: - The Smart India Hackathon, the world's largest open innovation challenge - Establishment of over 15,700 Institution Innovation Councils (IICs) In Andhra Pradesh alone, there are more than 1,137 IICs across both technical and non-technical institutions. Cities such as Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, Kakinada, Nellore, and Anantapur are home to dense clusters of such institutions, making them ideal candidates for city-level innovation hubs. Aligned with Atma Nirbhar Bharat The MoU outlines a three-year plan, during which Cyient Foundation will offer funding and infrastructure support via its CSR programme. The initiative aligns closely with the Indian government's Atma Nirbhar Bharat vision of driving self-reliance through innovation, regional development, and capacity building.
