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The University of North Carolina Press Celebrates the Centennial of its Founding as First Southern University Press, First Secular Press in the South

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of North Carolina Press ( UNC Press ), a nonprofit publisher of both scholarly and general-interest books and journals, is celebrating the centennial of its founding.

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  • CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of North Carolina Press ( UNC Press ), a nonprofit publisher of both scholarly and general-interest books and journals, is celebrating the centennial of its founding.
  • Established in 1922, UNC Press was the first university press in the South and one of the first in the nation.
  • Today, the imprint of UNC Press is recognized worldwide as a mark of publishing excellenceboth for what and how it publishes.
  • UNC Press legitimized the study of the South and shared the southern way of life with the world.

Christie's Press Release: First Editions, Second Thoughts - An Auction to Benefit English PEN

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.

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  • First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.
  • Art works from highly esteemed artistsAnish Kapoor, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Ai Weiwei and Edmund de Waal are included in the auction.
  • Philippe Sands, President, English PEN, and professor of law at University College London, comments, 'It is thrilling to embark on a First Editions, Second Thoughts auction with Christie's.
  • Today, the work of English PEN is more important and relevant than ever, and this wonderful auction will help in its vital work.'

Christie's Press Release: First Editions, Second Thoughts - An Auction to Benefit English PEN

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 13, 2022
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First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.

Key Points: 
  • First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.
  • Art works from highly esteemed artistsAnish Kapoor, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Ai Weiwei and Edmund de Waal are included in the auction.
  • Philippe Sands, President, English PEN, and professor of law at University College London, comments, 'It is thrilling to embark on a First Editions, Second Thoughts auction with Christie's.
  • Today, the work of English PEN is more important and relevant than ever, and this wonderful auction will help in its vital work.'

Gerdau Graphene Develops Ultra-Strong Graphene-Enhanced Plastics

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Graphene can be mixed with plastics, lending its incredible strength to the plastic matrix and making the combined plastic material much stronger.

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  • Graphene can be mixed with plastics, lending its incredible strength to the plastic matrix and making the combined plastic material much stronger.
  • Gerdau Graphene is developing graphene additives for virgin resins as well as post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastics and polymers, including PP, PE, polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), PVC, and more.
  • We are now addressing all of these goals," said Alexandre Corra, CEO of Gerdau Graphene.
  • Launched in 2021 by Gerdau, the largest producer of long steel in the Americas, through its Gerdau Next program, Gerdau Graphene enables businesses to harness the revolutionary properties of graphene to deliver industry-leading products.

31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Concludes Seven Days of Memorable Activities

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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ABU DHABI, UAE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) concluded its 31st edition, having welcomed thousands of visitors over its seven-day run from May 23 - 29, 2022, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) concluded its 31st edition, having welcomed thousands of visitors over its seven-day run from May 23 - 29, 2022, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
  • It also highlighted the UAE's efforts in the publishing industry and the conferences sector, further promoting the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair on the world stage.
  • The 31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair presented a wide range of diverse events to participants, including the inaugural International Congress of Arab Publishing and Creative Industries, which hosted 300 speakers, publishers and specialists from around the world.
  • His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of ALC, said: "Our strategic objectives for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair were to convey a respectable image that befits the leading position and positive reputation of the UAE and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in particular.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist Lynsey Addario to Release From the Flames on MakersPlace: An NFT Collection Calling Attention to the Deadly Effects of Climate Change

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, today announced in collaboration with Ioconic, the company integrating global brands into Web3, that it will be offering the genesis NFT collection From the Flames of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario. The photographs were featured in a National Geographic series on the California wildfires of 2021, one of which was a cover for National Geographic's Year in Pictures, will be released exclusively on MakersPlace on June 1st, 2022 at 3:30PM PT. The carbon neutral From the Flames NFT Collection will be offset using Aerial, a sustainability platform that calculates the carbon emissions based on associated energy use.

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  • The carbon neutral From the Flames NFT Collection will be offset using Aerial , a sustainability platform that calculates the carbon emissions based on associated energy use.
  • Addario is a Pulitzer Prize winner and one of the five most influential photographers of the past 25 years as named by American Photo magazine in 2015.
  • Her work is often centered around important social and environmental issues such as human rights and climate change.
  • Please visit: https://makersplace.com/
    Pulitzer Prize-winning American photojournalist Lynsey Addario has covered global humanitarian crises and conflicts for the past 20 years.

Celebrated Author and Kalamazoo Valley Alumnae NoViolet Bulawayo to Read from Her New Book During June 3 Art Hop

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College alumnae NoViolet Bulawayo, the author of two books, "We Need New Names" and "Glory," is returning to Kalamazoo for special programs on June 3. Her first book "We Need New Names" was a finalist for the Booker Prize and won the PEN/Hemingway Award, the Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction and numerous other literary awards.

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  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College alumnae NoViolet Bulawayo, the author of two books, "We Need New Names" and "Glory," is returning to Kalamazoo for special programs on June 3.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College alumnae NoViolet Bulawayo, the author of two books, "We Need New Names" and "Glory," is returning to Kalamazoo for special programs on June 3.
  • Bulawayo moved to the United States from Zimbabwe and graduated from Kalamazoo Valley in 2003.
  • At 5:30 p.m. during Art Hop at Anna Whitten Hall, Bulawayo will present another reading from "Glory."

31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Concludes Seven Days of Memorable Activities

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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ABU DHABI, UAE, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) concluded its 31st edition, having welcomed thousands of visitors over its seven-day run from May 23 - 29, 2022, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) concluded its 31st edition, having welcomed thousands of visitors over its seven-day run from May 23 - 29, 2022, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
  • It also highlighted the UAE's efforts in the publishing industry and the conferences sector, further promoting the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair on the world stage.
  • The 31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair presented a wide range of diverse events to participants, including the inaugural International Congress of Arab Publishing and Creative Industries, which hosted 300 speakers, publishers and specialists from around the world.
  • His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of ALC, said: "Our strategic objectives for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair were to convey a respectable image that befits the leading position and positive reputation of the UAE and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in particular.

Anterra Capital: Pandemic and Food Price Inflation Fuel Investor Interest to Accelerate Transformation of the Food and Ag Sector

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Anterra is proud to announce the closing of its second fund, with commitments in excess of $260 million.

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  • Anterra is proud to announce the closing of its second fund, with commitments in excess of $260 million.
  • One other unexpected outcome of the pandemic is that it has changed the outlook for using biotech in food and ag.
  • Anterra believes that biotech and digital solutions are the two key technologies that will transform the food and agricultural sector.
  • Supported by multinational institutional investors, family offices and like-minded entrepreneurs, Anterra provides patient strategic capital to innovative companies sustainably transforming our global food system.

The Galien Foundation Announces Winners of the 2022 Prix Galien UK Awards at the Natural History Museum, London

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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LONDON, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Galien Foundation, the premier global institution dedicated to honouring innovators in life sciences, announced winners for the 2022 Prix Galien UK Awards last night at the Natural History Museum, London. Awards for "Best Biotechnology Product," "Best Pharmaceutical Product," "Best Medical Technology" and "Best Digital Health Solution" were awarded to industry leaders dedicated to innovation that improves the human condition. In conjunction with the Prix Galien UK Awards, The Galien Foundation also announced winners for the 2022 Prix Galien International Awards for "Best Biotechnology Product," "Best Digital Health Solution," "Best Medical Technology," "Best Pharmaceutical Product" and "Best Vaccine."

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  • Former Chief Executive Officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA
    Professor of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics & Founder, Former President
    Honorary Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Imperial College, Committee Chair, Prix Galien UK Awards Committee
    The Galien Foundation fosters, recognises and rewards excellence in scientific innovation to improve the state of human health.
  • The Foundation oversees and directs activities in the UK for the Prix Galien, an international awards program dedicated to progress through innovative medicines development, with chapters in 14 countries and Africa.
  • The Prix Galien was created in 1970 by Roland Mehl in honour of Galien, the father of medical science and modern pharmacology.
  • Worldwide, the Prix Galien is regarded as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in biopharmaceutical research.