QS World University Rankings

World University Greenmetric 2021, Luiss Among the Top 30 Most Sustainable Universities

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

ROME, Dec. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luiss continues to climb the famous ranking, which comprises 956 universities worldwide, and is among the Top 30 most sustainable universities.

Key Points: 
  • ROME, Dec. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luiss continues to climb the famous ranking, which comprises 956 universities worldwide, and is among the Top 30 most sustainable universities.
  • The University has reached the 22nd position worldwide, compared to 43rd in 2020, confirming itself as the second University worldwide, and the first in Italy, in the "Energy and Climate Change" category.
  • Throughout its four departments of Economics and Finance, Business and Management, Law and Political Science, Luiss offers an innovative educational approach that is gaining increasing international recognition.
  • This is also reflected in the QS World University Rankings, which named it among the top 50 universities for Politics and International Studies.

STMicroelectronics and Politecnico di Milano Expand Semiconductor R&D Infrastructure at PoliFab Micro- and Nanotechnology Center

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Polifab 2.0 is a physical site where exciting scientific ideas can meet state-of-the-art semiconductor technology, thus speeding-up both fundamental research and its technology transfer.

Key Points: 
  • Polifab 2.0 is a physical site where exciting scientific ideas can meet state-of-the-art semiconductor technology, thus speeding-up both fundamental research and its technology transfer.
  • The Politecnico di Milano is one of the best scientific-technological universities in the world.
  • www.polimi.it
    PoIiFABis the micro- and nanotechnology center of the Politecnico di Milano created to provide the highest technological standards for a wide range of applications and processes involving the five Key Enabling Technologies: photonics, micro and nanoelectronics, biotechnologies, advanced materials and nanotechnology.
  • At ST, we are 46,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

Tec de Monterrey Opens Spaces For Dialogue On Innovation For The New Era Of Education At CIIE 2021

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The keynotes will revolve around several main topics: Educational Trends, Technologies for Education, Educational Innovation Management, Lifelong Learning, Academic Innovation for Health and EdTech Entrepreneurship.

Key Points: 
  • The keynotes will revolve around several main topics: Educational Trends, Technologies for Education, Educational Innovation Management, Lifelong Learning, Academic Innovation for Health and EdTech Entrepreneurship.
  • The 2021 edition of the Conference will feature more than 250 presentations with the participation of specialists, ministers of education and university presidents.
  • There will also be networking, book presentations, special events and a Virtual Expo attended by renowned companies in the education sector.
  • The 8th International Conference on Educational Innovation by the Tec de Monterrey will be the fertile ground for dialogue, collaboration, experimentation and entrepreneurship to build together the future of education.

UPDATE: One World Universe, Inc. Buys Additional LAND Within The Sandbox Virtual Metaverse

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- One World Universe Inc. (OTC: OWUV), a publicly traded company that invests in sports related businesses, distressed assets, business opportunities within emerging industries such as the Metaverse and providing humanitarian efforts in over 185 countries, has purchased two additional LAND within the Sandbox Virtual Metaverse world and is bidding on 3x3 parcels within the OpenSea NFT marketplace and plans to purchase no less than $100,000 worth of land this week alone.

Key Points: 
  • The Sandbox is a community-driven platform where creators can monetize voxel assets and gaming experiences on the blockchain.
  • The Sandbox Metaverse comprises a map made up of 166,464 LANDS.
  • LAND owners can host contests and events, stake (SAND) to earn and customize assets, monetize assets and experiences, vote in the Metaverse governance, play games that you or others create, and more.
  • The One World Metaverse website is under construction and shareholders can expect many more updates and multiple acquisitions/projects throughout the month of December.

One World Universe, Inc. Buys Additional LAND Within The Sandbox Virtual Metaverse

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- One World Universe Inc. (OTC: OWUV), a publicly traded company that invests in sports related businesses, distressed assets, business opportunities within emerging industries such as the metaverse and providing humanitarian efforts in over 185 countries, has purchased additional LAND within the Sandbox Virtual metaverse world and is bidding on 3x3 parcels within the OpenSea NFT marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • The Sandbox is a community-driven platform where creators can monetize voxel assets and gaming experiences on the blockchain.
  • The Sandbox metaverse comprises a map made up of 166,464 LANDS.
  • Our strategy will be to buy individual blocks in different areas of the map, while securing larger bundles of LAND for potential development.
  • The One World Metaverse website is under construction and shareholders can expect many more updates and multiple acquisitions/projects throughout the month of December.

KKR Invests in Taylor’s Education Group

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

Global investment firm KKR and premium Southeast Asian private educator, Taylors Education Group (TEG), today announced the signing of agreements under which KKR will acquire a minority stake in Taylors Schools.

Key Points: 
  • Global investment firm KKR and premium Southeast Asian private educator, Taylors Education Group (TEG), today announced the signing of agreements under which KKR will acquire a minority stake in Taylors Schools.
  • Other education-focused verticals under the TEG umbrella include Taylors University, Taylors College, The British University Vietnam and Taylors Hostel Management, among others.
  • KKR also looks to leverage our operational experience, global network, and education expertise to further enhance Taylors Schools offerings.
  • Taylor's Education Group is one of the largest private education groups in Malaysia with 20,000 students.

HEC Paris in Qatar Unveils ARHT Hologram System - New technology for innovative instruction is demonstrated

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Monday, November 15, 2021

The panel, which addressed the topic of Corporate Innovation, included three locally-based panelists and one panelist participating live from the HEC Paris campus in France.

Key Points: 
  • The panel, which addressed the topic of Corporate Innovation, included three locally-based panelists and one panelist participating live from the HEC Paris campus in France.
  • This was the first use of the newly installed equipment from ARHT Media, which creates a direct link between the campuses of HEC Paris in France and Qatar.
  • Moderated by HEC Paris Professor Anne-Valery Corboz, panelists included Guillaume Lafage, Managing Director of Atos Qatar, Yousef Al Jaber, VP of Innovation and Change Management of TotalEnergies Qatar and Abeer Al Hammadi, Director of Innovation, Qatar Foundation IDKT Office.
  • In 2010, HEC Paris joined Qatar Foundation to bring world-class Executive Education programs and research activity to Doha and the region.

Smart Eye Acquires iMotions to Unlock Potential for Multi-Modal, Human Behavioral Research

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211026006007/en/
    iMotions joins Smart Eye (Photo: Business Wire)
    As the global leader in Human Insight AI, Smart Eye will couple its advanced eye tracking and emotion AI technologies with iMotions innovative, multiple-sensor data collection and analytics software to create the first powerhouse in human behavioral research and analysis.
  • Integrating iMotions Behavioral Research Suite will expand multi-modal data and synchronized analytics, helping to accelerate Smart Eyes leadership in the rapidly emerging field of Human Insight AI in automotive but also in new markets.
  • Smart Eye and iMotions have shared visions for eye tracking and multi-modal research for many years, said Peter Hartzbech, Founder and CEO of iMotions.
  • Smart Eye is the global leader in Human Insight AI, technology that understands, supports and predicts human behavior in complex environments.

QS releases largest-ever top universities list of the Arab Region

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

They are followed by Iraq (22), Jordan (20), the United Arab Emirates (15), and Lebanon (12).

Key Points: 
  • They are followed by Iraq (22), Jordan (20), the United Arab Emirates (15), and Lebanon (12).
  • Ben Sowter, Director of Research at QS, said: "The Arab region is home to a high number of young universities, with 80% of the universities in this year's ranking under 50 years of age.
  • Most featured universities now provide programs in all faculty areas and more than half of now have an incorporated medical school.
  • Sowter continued: "A key strength of the region remains its ability to attract international faculty and students.

QS releases largest-ever top universities list of the Arab Region

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

They are followed by Iraq (22), Jordan (20), the United Arab Emirates (15), and Lebanon (12).

Key Points: 
  • They are followed by Iraq (22), Jordan (20), the United Arab Emirates (15), and Lebanon (12).
  • Ben Sowter, Director of Research at QS, said: "The Arab region is home to a high number of young universities, with 80% of the universities in this year's ranking under 50 years of age.
  • Most featured universities now provide programs in all faculty areas and more than half of now have an incorporated medical school.
  • Sowter continued: "A key strength of the region remains its ability to attract international faculty and students.