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The Star
39 minutes ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysian, Chinese varsities organise forum on circular economy in KL
THE inaugural Institute of Future Technology and Design (IFTD) Forum and Workshops will take place from Aug 23 to 27 at HELP University's campus in Kuala Lumpur. A collaboration between HELP University and Hunan University of Technology, the initiative aims to advance innovation, sustainability and human-centric development in a circular economy. Both institutions are also launching a dedicated institute at HELP University. This alliance aims to address the critical challenge on rethinking packaging and design for ecological resilience, technological progress and inclusive growth. The forums and workshops will explore seven key themes that merge ecology, technology and creativity to replace linear waste with circular regeneration. The sessions will cover topics ranging from sustainable materials and eco-design to smart packaging that utilises technologies such as QR codes, RFID, sensors and supply-chain transparency. The discussions will also delve into circular design, with a focus on assessing product life cycle impacts and the implementation of regenerative systems. Additionally, the forum will explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and green manufacturing, highlighting key topics such as automation and low-energy production methods. Consumer engagement will also be a major area, featuring topics such as branding, ethics and promotion of sustainable behaviour. The forum aims to drive transformation in talent development and business transformation by converting circular packaging into a competitive advantage. It will also address ecological repair, concentrating on designing systems that restore nature. This forum will give Malaysia an opportunity to play a central role in the ecology of technology design and packaging. The IFTD partnership offers opportunities in co-developing courses in packaging innovation and sustainability as well as a China-Malaysia innovation corridor for research and development and start-ups. The forum also serves as an opportunity to showcase innovation by presenting cutting-edge research in design, packaging and sustainability. In addition, it provides a platform to build partnerships by developing strategic alliances for circular economy solutions, access to talent with connections to the next generation of sustainability professionals and offers an opportunity to influence policy to shape the future of sustainable packaging standards and practices. For registration and enquiries call 017-306 6300 (Dr Fiona), 012-332 0179 (Dr Alice Lim) or 012-267 2378 (Liz Quah).
Arab News
19-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Wasl Community trains students in media skills
RIYADH: The Wasl Community has concluded its Media Skills Week initiative, which was held in Riyadh from July 13-18 at PureMinds Studios. The program targeted university students majoring in communication and media who were aiming to enhance their practical skills to align themselves with job market demands. The week-long initiative attracted more than 1,000 registrants and offered more than 20 hours of specialized training through professional workshops led by experienced media and communication experts. The workshops covered key topics, including spokesperson skills and media appearances by Majid Al-Ghamdi; fundamentals of strategic communication by Abdulrahman Al-Sultan; media content creation and management by Waleed Al-Harbi; internal communication by Najla Al-Otaibi; media production from writing to publishing by Saad Moamen; and corporate audio identity by Abdullah Al-Zarzour. Wasl Community's CEO Mohammed Al-Razqi said the initiative reflected the belief that empowering people was essential to effective communication, and that strong content started with developing talent. He said: 'Media Skills Week was designed to connect knowledge with practice. We are proud of the strong turnout from ambitious students and graduates, and we look forward to offering even more impactful programs in the future.' Wasl Community is a nonprofit professional network registered under the Hawi platform and part of the Quality of Life Program under Vision 2030. It brings together professionals in corporate communication, media, and marketing across various sectors. The community organizes programs, expert meetups, and projects to enhance practitioners' skills and elevate the media sector's professional image in Saudi Arabia.
Gulf Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Rehabilitation workshop students honoured
Students who performed well at the Vocational Rehabilitation Programmes and Workshops of Rashid Center for People of Determination have been honoured in a ceremony. The honouring ceremony was attended by Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council and guests from different fields besides patrons of the rehabilitation programme. The outstanding students, who demonstrated profound excellence through their participation and acquired skills within the workshops, amid an atmosphere of pride and mutual support. Saeed Hareb expressed his deep admiration for the level of services the centre provides to people of determination, praising the quality of the production and training provided by the workshops. He emphasised that these initiatives represent an inspiring model of giving and comprehensive development. Maryam Othman, Director General of the Rashid Center, extended her sincere thanks and appreciation to all the supporters and sponsors who played a prominent role in developing the workshops and training the students. She stressed that community partnerships play a significant role in achieving our noble mission and empowering people of determination for a brighter future. The Rashid Center continues its commitment to providing advanced training programmes that contribute to developing students' personal and professional skills, enhancing their integration into society and providing them with real practical opportunities. During the ceremony, the workshop sponsors were also honored in recognition of their vital role in enabling the center to continue providing its specialised services with high quality. The honorees included the family of the late Obaid Al Helou, the Al Jaid family, and the Classic Home Decor Group, along with a number of institutions and individuals who contributed their efforts to support and develop the workshops.
The Verge
09-06-2025
- Science
- The Verge
There's a flood of reports about college students
Ohio State leans into 'AI fluency' for the class of 2029. apparently using AI to cheat their way through college, and debating whether or not that's the actual problem. Now, NBC4 in Columbus points out Ohio State's new AI Fluency plan that targets the class of 2029 (with some level of assumptions that our current view of generative AI will still be relevant by then), focusing on a few steps: All undergraduates will be introduced to generative AI basics in the required General Education Launch Seminar. GenAI workshops will be integrated into the First Year Success Series. The new 'Unlocking Generative AI' course will be offered and open to all majors.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Registration now open for Spring Pharmaceutical Synchrotron XRPD Workshop
Meet us at Argonne National Laboratory, May 12-13 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spring Synchrotron X-Ray Powder Diffraction (SPS-XRPD) Workshops are a collaborative initiative led by Excelsus Structural Solutions (Switzerland), Purdue University, Argonne National Laboratory, and Improved Pharma (USA). These workshops serve as a platform for experts from the pharmaceutical industry and the Synchrotron X-Ray Powder Diffraction community to address key challenges in pharmaceutical R&D, explore the latest advancements in synchrotron XRPD, and discuss cutting-edge applications. In 2024, the SPS-XRPD Workshop was held at the prestigious Novartis Pharma Campus in Basel, marking a significant milestone as Novartis Pharma officially joined the Organizing Committee. To accommodate a broad international audience, the workshops alternate annually between the USA and Switzerland. Participants engage in discussions on critical topics, including phase identification and stability assessments, structural characterization, prediction and modelling, quantification of crystalline phases, even in trace amounts. A special session covers the Pair Distribution Function method for characterizing amorphous and nano-crystalline formulations The 2025 SPS-XRPD Workshop will introduce an exciting new theme: Pharmaceutical Crystallization and Characterization Under Non-Standard Conditions. This includes an exploration of microgravity crystallization in space, opening new frontiers in structural studies. Join us for insightful discussions, cutting-edge research, and a unique opportunity to connect with experts shaping the future of pharmaceutical materials science. About Improved PharmaImproved Pharma is a research, consulting, and information company dedicated to improving pharmaceutical methods, formulations, and processes. Services include solid-state form studies, formulation design, synchrotron techniques, analytical testing, and expert consulting for the development and defense of intellectual property matters. The company was founded in 2006 by Stephen and Sarah Byrn, who also founded SSCI. For more information about Improved Pharma's services, please contact us at 1-765-463-9951 or info@ About Excelsus Structural Solutions Excelsus Structural Solutions is a spin-off company of the Paul Scherrer Institute, which offers analytical services and scientific consultancy to the pharma and chemical industry based on synchrotron radiation. Services include ab-initio structure solution from powder diffraction data, qualitative and quantitative structural analysis at state-of-the-art Level of Detection and Quantitation, Small Angle Scattering. The company was founded by CEO Fabia Gozzo in 2012. For more information about Excelsus' services, please contact us at +41-79-8303201 or info@ About The Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory The Advanced Photon Source (APS) at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory provides ultra-bright, high-energy storage ring-generated x-ray beams for research in almost all scientific disciplines. These x-rays allow scientists to pursue new knowledge about the structure and function of a wide range of materials including the development of new pharmaceuticals. More information about the Advanced Photon Source can be found here. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Improved Pharma Sign in to access your portfolio
