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The Citizen
29-07-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
NWU TRACTOR rally makes appearance in Klerksdorp
The North-West University's (NWU) TRACTOR rally aimed at shining a light on the emotional, social, and financial impact of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in South Africa, held a trail run in Klerksdorp on July 19. The run was organised as precursor to the campaign which will run from August 30 to September 12 and will span several provinces. At each stop, communities will engage in awareness and support events designed to educate, connect, and inspire. TRACTOR stands for 'Together Rallying Across Communities To Overcome Remembrance-loss.' At the heart of the campaign is a symbolic tractor, decorated to represent memory, resilience, and hope. The vehicle serves as a metaphor for the slow but determined journey many families face as they care for loved ones suffering from memory loss. The campaign's unique and creative approach sets the stage for meaningful conversations and lasting impact in both rural and urban communities. The TRACTOR Awareness Rally aims to raise awareness about the growing prevalence of dementia, educate the public on health and caregiving resources, and combat the stigma surrounding memory-related conditions. With over 187,000 South Africans over the age of 60 currently living with dementia—and estimates suggesting that this number could rise to 250,000 by 2030—the need for awareness, education, and support has never been more urgent. Families affected by dementia often endure emotional strain and financial difficulties, while caregivers face isolation, burnout, and a lack of formal support systems. This campaign seeks to offer relief through knowledge, connection, and public dialogue. The NWU staff and students are playing a vital role in the campaign. Student volunteers will help with logistics, venue preparation, and local programme coordination throughout the rally. The campaign will also contribute to ongoing academic research by gathering data, conducting interviews, and documenting personal stories that provide insight into the lived experiences of caregivers and affected families. The campaign will have a strong digital footprint, including livestreamed sessions and regular updates across social media platforms under the hashtag #TRACTORforMemory. Mini replica tractors will be distributed along the route as keepsakes, symbolising remembrance and community solidarity. These tokens aim to serve as lasting reminders of the importance of empathy and collective support in the face of memory loss.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Aarno Labs Awarded DARPA Grant to Develop Tools for Translating C to Safe Rust
Addressing the challenge of trusted, low-cost migration from C to Safe Rust for critical software systems BOSTON, MA / / June 9, 2025 / Aarno Labs, a research and development company focused on promoting high-assurance software via advanced program analysis and formal methods, has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop advanced tools for translating legacy C code into safe, idiomatic Rust. The work is part of DARPA's newly launched TRACTOR program (Translating All C to Rust), which aims to eliminate memory safety vulnerabilities in critical software systems. The Aarno-led project, named Tenjin, will build a modular framework that combines source-level refactoring with multi-stage translation driven by comprehensive program understanding. The toolchain leverages Aarno's mature static and dynamic analysis platforms-CodeHawk and DIODE-to extract deep semantic models from C programs. These models enable the system to produce safe, maintainable Rust output, plus tests to validate the absence of introduced regressions. "C has been making computers vulnerable since before I was born," said Dr. Benjamin Karel, Principal Investigator at Aarno Labs. "Tenjin is designed to help maintainers of C codebases leave the past behind, producing functionally equivalent but safer Rust code." Aarno Labs is collaborating with researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including Professors Michael Carbin and Martin Rinard, who bring deep expertise in programming languages, formal methods, and machine learning. The resulting tools will be released as open-source software intended to support public and private sector efforts to transition legacy code to memory-safe platforms. For more information, visit Name: Michael GordonEmail: info@ SOURCE: Aarno Labs, LLC View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
