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Cision Canada
30-07-2025
- Science
- Cision Canada
University of Exeter Honours Sharjah Ruler and Expands Arab and Islamic Institute
SHARJAH, UAE, July 30, 2025 /CNW/ -- The University of Exeter awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, its first-ever Honorary President's Medal on Thursday, recognising his lasting contributions to higher education, research, and academic collaboration. During his visit, Sheikh Sultan, also a Member of the UAE Supreme Council, laid the foundation stone for the new Al Qasimi Building. The expansion of the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies will further strengthen ties between the UAE and the United Kingdom. "This distinguished institution welcomed me as a student over forty years ago," said His Highness, who earned his PhD from Exeter in 1985. "It remains a part of my intellectual and personal journey." A highlight was the signing of an agreement to launch the "Leadership Compass" programme, which will train future university leaders from Sharjah in governance, inclusion, and institutional strategy. The partnership builds on joint initiatives such as a marine science degree with the University of Khorfakkan, environmental research in Al Dhaid, and special education programmes with Sharjah Education Academy. Sheikh Sultan inaugurated a dedicated section at the Institute's library featuring his 118+ publications, alongside a wide-ranging historical archive on the Gulf region. He encouraged students to apply their knowledge in service of their communities. Professor Lisa Roberts and students praised His Highness's visionary support of education and long-standing commitment to the University. She highlighted how their partnership has created valuable academic programmes and continues to support research and student opportunities worldwide. The full article can be found here.
Business Standard
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Edjuvenate Launches Qriosity Quest: a National Initiative to Make Students AI-Ready
BusinessWire India Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 11: In a bold move to reshape how India evaluates student potential, Edjuvenate has launched Qriosity Quest, a nationwide initiative that flips the traditional evaluation system on its head by rewarding students not for answers, but for the questions they ask. Founded on the belief that problem formulation is the core skill of the AI era, Qriosity Quest challenges students from Grades 5 to 12 to engage with stories, dilemmas, and ideas - and respond with questions, reflections, and original thought. The program is currently being rolled out across different cities in schools. From Rote Learning to Question Asking: A Challenge to the System "For decades, our education system has trained students to memorize and reproduce the right answers. But the future especially in an AI-driven world, belongs to those who can ask the right questions," says Shubham Chaturvedi, founder of Edjuvenate. The inspiration for Qriosity Quest came from a simple but powerful observation: while exams reward recall, the real world and real innovation reward curiosity. "When I saw the rise of tools like ChatGPT, I realized something deeper," says Chaturvedi. "Anyone could access knowledge now, but to unlock your potential, you need to know what to ask. While the whole world is focussing on what is going to change with the advent of AI, I thought, what will not change? Curiosity that has led humanity to innovations across ages is the human superpower that will remain unchanged; people able to formulate problems will continue to thrive in the new world." But there's a structural problem, he explains. "In India, question-asking isn't encouraged. Not at home, not in schools, and not in society. Children are conditioned to follow, not to wonder. That's the deeper issue we wanted to address and reprogram." How It Works: A Thinking Quest, Not a Test Qriosity Quest runs as a 45-minute pen and paper based exercise in the classroom where students engage with carefully designed prompts that push them to imagine, question, empathize, and solve. They're not tested on factual knowledge or speed, but on the quality of thought reflected in their responses. Each student receives a Qriosity Map - a personalized report that maps their thinking based on these, students also receive suggestions on subject inclinations, possible career paths, and skill nudges to strengthen their cognitive profile and bridge the deficits for an AI driven world. More Than Reports: A Full Ecosystem of Change Qriosity Quest doesn't stop at the student level. Every school receives a Teacher's Lens - a classroom-level report with trait-based strategies and learner profiles. Parents receive a Letter to Parents, guiding them on how to spark curiosity at home. The Leadership Compass provides school leaders with a big-picture dashboard of thinking patterns across grades which is completely aligned with NEP 2020 and 21st-century goals. Rewarding the Question Asking One of the most unique aspects of Qriosity Quest is its reward system. Instead of giving prizes for correct answers or top scores, the initiative awards Rs. 1000/month scholarships for one student per class purely on the basis of originality, emotional depth, and question quality. "India has enough rewards for toppers," says Chaturvedi. "What we're missing is a system that sees the child who asks thought provoking questions because unless we question the norm no innovation will happen. Lack of question asking is directly linked to India lagging behind in patent filing and R & D globally. This scholarship is our way of saying - we see your mind, and it matters." Backed by Research, Designed for India The Qriosity framework is rooted in robust cognitive science drawing from the work of researchers like Berlyne, Loewenstein, and Kashdan and aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy and design thinking principles. Responses are scored using a blind rubric, and every response is double-checked to ensure inter-rater reliability, minimizing evaluator bias. Pilot programs were conducted with support from Teach for India fellows and educators from institutions like TISS. Feedback from teachers, parents, and school heads has been overwhelmingly positive. Voices from the Field Dr. Diwakar Rai, Principal of a pilot school in Varanasi, shares: "Qriosity Quest helped us see students in an entirely new way. Those who rarely speak in class came alive in their questions. This is the kind of tool schools need, not more ranking systems but reflection systems." A student from Pune wrote: "I didn't even know my mind worked like this. It felt like someone was listening to my inner thoughts, not just checking my answers. I also got to know which subjects and careers align with how I think along with the colleges I can pursue them in, no one had ever shown me that before." A Movement for a Curious India Edjuvenate's long-term vision is to build a culture of question-asking in India not just in classrooms, but across homes, communities, and institutions. "We've built an army of test-takers," says Chaturvedi. "Now, we need to build the world's best thinkers." Qriosity Quest is just the first step in that direction.
Business Upturn
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Edjuvenate Launches Qriosity Quest: a National Initiative to Make Students AI-Ready
Edjuvenate has launched Qriosity Quest, a nationwide initiative that flips the traditional evaluation system on its head by rewarding students not for answers, but for the questions they ask. Business Wire India In a bold move to reshape how India evaluates student potential, Edjuvenate has launched Qriosity Quest, a nationwide initiative that flips the traditional evaluation system on its head by rewarding students not for answers, but for the questions they ask. Founded on the belief that problem formulation is the core skill of the AI era, Qriosity Quest challenges students from Grades 5 to 12 to engage with stories, dilemmas, and ideas – and respond with questions, reflections, and original thought. The program is currently being rolled out across different cities in schools. From Rote Learning to Question Asking: A Challenge to the System 'For decades, our education system has trained students to memorize and reproduce the right answers. But the future especially in an AI-driven world, belongs to those who can ask the right questions,' says Shubham Chaturvedi, founder of Edjuvenate. The inspiration for Qriosity Quest came from a simple but powerful observation: while exams reward recall, the real world and real innovation reward curiosity. 'When I saw the rise of tools like ChatGPT, I realized something deeper,' says Chaturvedi. 'Anyone could access knowledge now, but to unlock your potential, you need to know what to ask. While the whole world is focussing on what is going to change with the advent of AI, I thought, what will not change? Curiosity that has led humanity to innovations across ages is the human superpower that will remain unchanged; people able to formulate problems will continue to thrive in the new world.' But there's a structural problem, he explains. 'In India, question-asking isn't encouraged. Not at home, not in schools, and not in society. Children are conditioned to follow, not to wonder. That's the deeper issue we wanted to address and reprogram.' How It Works: A Thinking Quest, Not a Test Qriosity Quest runs as a 45-minute pen and paper based exercise in the classroom where students engage with carefully designed prompts that push them to imagine, question, empathize, and solve. They're not tested on factual knowledge or speed, but on the quality of thought reflected in their responses. Each student receives a Qriosity Map – a personalized report that maps their thinking based on these, students also receive suggestions on subject inclinations, possible career paths, and skill nudges to strengthen their cognitive profile and bridge the deficits for an AI driven world. More Than Reports: A Full Ecosystem of Change Qriosity Quest doesn't stop at the student level. Every school receives a Teacher's Lens – a classroom-level report with trait-based strategies and learner profiles. Parents receive a Letter to Parents, guiding them on how to spark curiosity at home. The Leadership Compass provides school leaders with a big-picture dashboard of thinking patterns across grades which is completely aligned with NEP 2020 and 21st-century goals. Rewarding the Question Asking One of the most unique aspects of Qriosity Quest is its reward system. Instead of giving prizes for correct answers or top scores, the initiative awards Rs. 1000/month scholarships for one student per class purely on the basis of originality, emotional depth, and question quality. 'India has enough rewards for toppers,' says Chaturvedi. 'What we're missing is a system that sees the child who asks thought provoking questions because unless we question the norm no innovation will happen. Lack of question asking is directly linked to India lagging behind in patent filing and R&D globally. This scholarship is our way of saying – we see your mind, and it matters.' Backed by Research, Designed for India The Qriosity framework is rooted in robust cognitive science drawing from the work of researchers like Berlyne, Loewenstein, and Kashdan and aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy and design thinking principles. Responses are scored using a blind rubric, and every response is double-checked to ensure inter-rater reliability, minimizing evaluator bias. Pilot programs were conducted with support from Teach for India fellows and educators from institutions like TISS. Feedback from teachers, parents, and school heads has been overwhelmingly positive. Voices from the Field Dr. Diwakar Rai, Principal of a pilot school in Varanasi, shares: 'Qriosity Quest helped us see students in an entirely new way. Those who rarely speak in class came alive in their questions. This is the kind of tool schools need, not more ranking systems but reflection systems.' A student from Pune wrote: 'I didn't even know my mind worked like this. It felt like someone was listening to my inner thoughts, not just checking my answers. I also got to know which subjects and careers align with how I think along with the colleges I can pursue them in, no one had ever shown me that before.' A Movement for a Curious India Edjuvenate's long-term vision is to build a culture of question-asking in India not just in classrooms, but across homes, communities, and institutions. 'We've built an army of test-takers,' says Chaturvedi. 'Now, we need to build the world's best thinkers.' Qriosity Quest is just the first step in that direction. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
KuppingerCole Recognizes Regula as One of the Innovation Leaders in Identity Verification
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions, has made its inaugural appearance in the KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Identity Verification 2025. Mentioned in the Innovation Leaders category, the company is recognized for its 100% in-house R&D, forensic-grade technology, global document coverage, and advanced liveness detection capabilities. Regula debuts in KuppingerCole's Leadership Compass, named an Innovation Leader for its powerful in-house verification tech and global ID coverage. Share Specializing in IDV and cybersecurity industry analysis, KuppingerCole forecasts that the global IDV market will grow from $18.4 billion in 2025 to $50.07 billion by 2030, driven by increasing identity fraud, compliance requirements, user expectations, and technological advancements. As identity verification rapidly shifts toward fully remote and automated environments, innovation has become a key differentiator. According to KuppingerCole, innovation leaders in IDV are defined by taking a customer-oriented upgrade approach, delivering customer-requested and forward-thinking features, while ensuring seamless compatibility with existing systems. Positioning Regula in the Innovation Leaders category, KuppingerCole analysts highlight: 'Regula's products are mature and often used to supplement other identity verification vendors' offerings. While not as feature complete as other offerings, Regula is a best-of-breed document and biometric verification solution with strong global coverage. With expertise across diverse industries and a global reach, Regula is positioned as a verification provider with in-house expertise for adaptable and scalable solutions.' In their Leadership Compass, KuppingerCole analysts pay special attention to the fact that IDV vendors have in-house technology development, strong data privacy policies, wide geographical coverage for their ID databases, and automation and machine learning (ML) to facilitate processes and user experience. On these fronts, Regula stands out by: Best-of-breed on-premises document and biometric verification solution. Comprehensive ID template database made of 15,000+ templates from 252 countries and territories. In-house R&D capabilities with significant domain-specific expertise. Advanced liveness detection technology supporting enhanced security. A mature organization with products often used to supplement other IDV vendor offerings. At the heart of Regula's recognition are its flagship software products, which serve clients in finance, government, healthcare, education, aviation, and more. Regula Document Reader SDK provides automated reading and comprehensive verification of all types of identity documents. It reads data in all document zones, verifies security features—including dynamic ones such as holograms—and cross-checks all the data to spot forgery. For biometric checks, Regula Face SDK enables real-time face matching, image quality assessment, and both passive and active liveness detection—the latter tested and certified under iBeta's Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) Level 1 and 2. The solution supports 1:1 face matching and 1:n face identification with advanced spoof detection via texture and movement analysis, using both 2D and 3D methods. Importantly, Regula's solutions are designed for privacy-first deployments. All biometric templates are managed locally by the customer, with no data processed or stored by Regula. The face-matching algorithms undergo continuous testing and are benchmarked through programs like the NIST Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT). 'Being named an Innovation Leader by KuppingerCole is a significant milestone for us. It highlights our decades-long commitment to building all our solutions in-house, from document verification to biometrics, and doing so with the precision and trustworthiness that customers demand. As identity verification principles and standards rapidly evolve, our focus remains the same: delivering technology that's not only robust but also deeply practical, scalable, and privacy-conscious,' says Ihar Kliashchou, Chief Technology Officer at Regula. Recently, Regula has: Introduced personal data masking across all its solutions. Become the first IDV vendor that enables verification of all dynamic security features in IDs in remote scenarios. Made its software compatible with most ID readers on the market. The full copy of the KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Identity Verification is available on the official website. To learn more about Regula's technologies, visit the company's website. About KuppingerCole Founded in 2004, KuppingerCole is a global, independent analyst organization headquartered in Europe. We specialize in providing vendor-neutral advice, expertise, thought leadership, and practical relevance in Cybersecurity, Digital Identity & IAM (Identity and Access Management), Cloud Risk and Security, and Artificial Intelligence, as well as technologies enabling Digital Transformation. We assist companies, corporate users, integrators, and software manufacturers to address both tactical and strategic challenges by making better decisions for their business success. Balancing immediate implementation with long-term viability is central to our philosophy. For further information, please contact clients@ About Regula Regula is a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions. With our 30+ years of experience in forensic research and the most comprehensive library of document templates in the world, we create breakthrough technologies for document and biometric verification. Our hardware and software solutions allow over 1,000 organizations and 80 border control authorities globally to provide top-notch client service without compromising safety, security, or speed. Regula has been repeatedly named a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Identity Verification.
