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ViewSonic Unveils Hybrid Learning Innovations with Stunning 105″ 5K Interactive Display at BETT 2023

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Seamlessly Connecting EdTech Across In-class, Online, and Hybrid Learning

BREA, Calif., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, is launching a range of comprehensive education technology (EdTech) solutions, with the new addition to ViewSonic’s revolutionary 5K 105″ ViewBoard interactive display. In terms of software, highlights include ViewSonic’s rich digital learning tools from the myViewBoard software suite, and the UNIVERSE by ViewSonic—a 3D virtual campus for online learning. The solutions will be exhibited in in-class, online, and hybrid learning scenarios at the BETT Show 2023 (British Educational Training and Technology Show) in London from 29 to 31, March.

ViewSonic Unveils Hybrid Learning Innovations with Stunning 105 5K Interactive Display at BETT 2023
ViewSonic Unveils Hybrid Learning Innovations with Stunning 105 5K Interactive Display at BETT 2023

“ViewSonic is dedicated to offering innovative visual solutions from hardware, software, service, to digital content. We will continue to implement our Ecosystem as a Service (EaaS) strategy and work with partners across the industry to create a digital education ecosystem that is truly transformative,” said Clifford Chen, General Manager of the Presentation Group at ViewSonic. “At ViewSonic, we believe that technology can expand what’s possible in classrooms. The digital transition is the key to the future of education, which is why we’ve designed a range of advanced solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into learning environments of all kinds.”

As a leading EdTech solutions provider, ViewSonic’s ViewBoard interactive displays and myViewBoard software suites are being adopted by educational institutions around the world. Ranging in size from 24″ to 105″, the company’s ViewBoard is one of the most popular interactive displays in the world[1]; in Q4 of 2022, ViewSonic was ranked first in the global interactive display market, while the beginning of 2023 saw the myViewBoard ecosystem swell to over 8 million users.

ViewSonic’s display at BETT 2023 will offer attendees the ability to experience a range of EdTech solutions across different scenarios:

Taking In-class Learning with Digital Content into the Future

A teacher will use ViewSonic’s ViewBoard IFP8652 4K display and the company’s whiteboarding software to showcase how diverse pre-made digital lesson content from ViewSonic Originals, an online resource exclusively designed for interactive displays, can be used to create engaging learning experiences in the classroom. While more and more educational institutions are digitizing, ViewSonic Originals makes planning and running lessons easier by offering thousands of pieces of content within a user-friendly database.

The company’s latest environmental sensor, Sensor Box, will show how educational institutions can harness technology to optimize conditions such as air quality, humidity, temperature, and automatically switch displays on and off, allowing schools to adhere to the UK Green Building Council guidelines. Additionally, demonstrations of myViewBoard Manager Advanced software will provide insights into how IT departments can remotely manage an entire school’s displays—including multimedia broadcasting, permission management, and addressing technical issues, all of which avoid interrupting classes and allow students to focus on learning.

A New “UNIVERSE” in Online Learning

Recognized by two distinguished EdTech Awards recently, ViewSonic’s innovative UNIVERSE virtual learning platform opens up new opportunities in online learning. Attendees at BETT 2023 will be able to experience how UNIVERSE allows participants to engage in interactive classrooms with new 3D educational content and create unique learning spaces. The platform addresses some of the key challenges faced during online learning by increasing student engagement, encouraging collaboration, and fostering a sense of belonging among students.

Going Hybrid in with Advanced Audiovisuals

To show how higher education can be advanced using hybrid setups to ensure the best learning outcome, ViewSonic will be displaying the 5K 105″ ViewBoard IFP105S, which features a 21:9 ratio display and multi-touch capabilities. Attendees will be able to see how students in-class and in other locations can collaborate simultaneously with a breeze.

Further, the series is flawlessly complemented by ViewSonic’s new Live Mosaic View feature for their latest VB-CAM-201-2. Powered by AI technology, Live Mosaic View can provide close-ups of participants and readjust the view based on each attendee’s activity, ensuring that attendees and speakers are automatically framed and focused, offering a more immersive experience for hybrid meetings.

Visit ViewSonic at BETT 2023, North Hall, Booth NL21, ExCeL London. To find more info and arrange a meeting with ViewSonic’s educational experts at BETT 2023, please visit: https://www.viewsonic.com/uk/bett2023

[1] Source: FutureSource. Rankings include all markets except for China.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, pen displays, commercial displays, All-in-One LED displays, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 35 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

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Alibaba Reaffirms Commitment to Driving Digital Economy Education Worldwide at Global Partner Conference

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Building on its success since its inception in 2017, Alibaba’s GDT program renewed collaborations with educational institutions in Malaysia and Singapore

HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Alibaba Global Digital Talent (GDT) program last week brought together representatives of its partner educational institutions worldwide in a hybrid conference, reaffirming its commitment to driving digital economy education globally. The first GDT event of its kind since the pandemic outbreak, the conference showcased the latest learnings and achievements of the GDT program in promoting academic exchanges and talent incubation for global digital transformation and inclusive development, while also shining a spotlight on outstanding institutions, lecturers and students in the program’s network.

Open to universities and learning institutions all over the world, GDT is a flagship training program under the electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) initiative pioneered by Alibaba Group, which strives to create equitable access to cross-border trade opportunities for youth, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women globally. It is also part of Alibaba’s talent incubation endeavor to promote inclusive development in the digital economy.

By providing educational institutions with teacher training and networking opportunities, the GDT program helps incubate the institutions’ own qualified trainers who are capable of nurturing the next generation of digital talent in their respective markets, based on a curriculum framework that covers various components of the digital economy such as New Retail, smart logistics, digital marketing, and start-up investment and financing. Its training courses leverage learnings from the development of China’s digital economy and taps into resources and best practices in the Alibaba Ecosystem. GDT also supports institutions in its network with student training and examination platforms as well as student certification.

“Human capital is key to more pervasive digitalization across industries. The Alibaba GDT program allows educational practitioners around the world to apply the underlying logic of Alibaba’s time-tested business models to their communities’ business landscape, in a way that will complement and augment local digital transformation initiatives,” said James Song, Secretary General of Alibaba’s Globalization Office and Secretary General of eWTP.

“In the past five years, the GDT initiative has cultivated 1,400 teachers and tens of thousands of students from 30 universities and training institutions around the world. We are encouraged by the local digital transformation that has arisen out of the GDT program, and hope to continue working closely with more aspirational partners to move the needle in grooming young talent for the flourishing digital economy worldwide,” added Song.

During the event, GDT signed agreements with INTI International University & Colleges from Malaysia and NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd from Singapore, signifying an extension of GDT and the two organizations’ collaboration on local digital talent development.

The event also featured an award presentation ceremony which recognized excellent institutional partners, lecturers and students who have exemplified innovation and inclusiveness in their participation in the GDT program.

One of the institutional partners recognized was Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) from Malaysia, which won two awards for its academic excellence and social impact. Since becoming a GDT partner in 2017 – the first in Malaysia, UTAR has seen over 100 of its lecturers receiving GDT certification and close to 3,900 students benefiting from its GDT-based training. To further apply their digital knowledge from logistics to marketing acquired from the GDT program, a group of teachers and students from UTAR launched a New Village e-commerce community project named “We Care, We Act,” in which the students have identified and facilitated the online sales of over 30 local products – ranging from chicken biscuits to soy sauce – supplied by small and medium-sized companies across four Malaysian states. The initiative allows the New Village delicacies, originally available only offline, to reach consumers nationwide and even abroad.    

In the coming year, the GDT program is expected to train 400 college teachers who will, in turn, cultivate 10,000 local students worldwide. It will also continue to explore collaboration with government and educational institutions across the region to incubate digital talent as well as help revitalize the rural economy – tapping on its experience of establishing eight Digital Villages in Mexico with local schools to bring the inclusiveness of Taobao Villages[1] in China to a wider part of the world. In the near future, the GDT program is expected to resume offline training and events to optimize trainees’ learning experience.

Since its inception in 2017, the Alibaba GDT program has been introduced in Asia, Latin America, Africa as well as Oceania. Currently, the global reach of the program spans Asia-Pacific countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Mongolia and Australia; Latin American countries including Mexico, Colombia and Bolivia; African countries including Rwanda, Tunisia and Ethiopia; and Kazakhstan in Central Asia.

About Alibaba Global Digital Talent (GDT) Program

Alibaba’s GDT program is a flagship training program under the electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) initiative pioneered by Alibaba Group and is part of Alibaba’s mission to make it easy to do business anywhere. By tapping into the resources and best practices from the Alibaba Ecosystem worldwide, the initiative aims to share the positive impact of the new business paradigm of the digital economy and promote inclusive development to inspire and empower youth globally. The program’s global network, known as the Alibaba GDT Network, is open to universities and educational institutions wanting to incorporate digital economy curriculum in the education and training system and develop young entrepreneurs and digital talent. For more information about the Alibaba GDT Network, please visit https://gdt.alibaba.com/

[1] In China, a Taobao Village is a cluster of rural e-tailers within an administrative village where residents got started in e-commerce spontaneously primarily with the use of Alibaba’s digital retail platform Taobao.
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China Liberal Education Holdings Limited Receives Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

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BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CLEU) (“China Liberal,” the “Company,” or “we”), a China-based company that provides smart campus solutions and other educational services, today announced that the Company received a written notification (the “Notification Letter”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on February 15, 2023, notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq.

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1.00 per share, and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. Based on the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the 30 consecutive business days from January 3, 2023 to February 14, 2023, the Company no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement.

The Notification Letter does not impact the Company’s listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market at this time. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has been provided 180 calendar days, or until August 14, 2023, to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). To regain compliance, the Company’s ordinary shares must have a closing bid price of at least US$1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. In the event the Company does not regain compliance by August 14, 2023, the Company may be eligible for additional time to regain compliance or may face delisting.

The Company’s business operations are not affected by the receipt of the Notification Letter. The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its ordinary shares and may, if appropriate, consider implementing available options, including, but not limited to, implementing a reverse share split of its outstanding ordinary shares, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Nasdaq Listing Rules.

About China Liberal Education Holdings Limited

China Liberal, headquartered in Beijing, is an educational service provider in China. It provides a wide range of services, including those under sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs; overseas study consulting services; technological consulting services for Chinese universities to improve their campus information and data management system and to optimize their teaching, operating and management environment, creating a “smart campus”; and tailored job readiness training to graduating students. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at ir.chinaliberal.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s expectations and projections about future events, which the Company derives from the information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our ability to successfully integrate the newly acquired business; our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review risk factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Email: ir@chinaliberal.com  

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Email: tina.xiao@ascent-ir.com  
Tel: +1 917 609 0333

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Wix Launches SEO Dashboard, with Integrated Reports from Google Search Console, For Users to Manage Their SEO from One Place

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The SEO Dashboard provides Wix users with SEO tools, insights and reports from Google Search Console, further democratising access to valuable SEO data

SYDNEY, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), a leading global SaaS platform to create, manage and grow an online presence, today announced the launch of the SEO Dashboard, a unified place for everything SEO related. This includes SEO tools, educational materials tailored to different skill levels, and a new integration with Google Search Console, which provides valuable information on site performance on search results.

The SEO Dashboard provides Wix users with SEO tools, insights and reports from Google Search Console, further democratisingaccess to valuable SEO data
The SEO Dashboard provides Wix users with SEO tools, insights and reports from Google Search Console, further democratisingaccess to valuable SEO data

The SEO Dashboard provides a suite of advanced tools to help implement changes, with access to content from the Wix Education Hub curated based on site activity and the users’ proficiency. By bringing together the tools users need to manage their SEO, valuable insights and reports from Google, and tailored educational materials, users of all skill levels have the resources to execute their SEO strategy, to streamline their workflow. 

From within the SEO Dashboard, users have access to a snapshot of their Google Search Console data. Users can view site impressions and clicks, and compare them to previous periods. They can access insights on changes in terms of queries and impressions, and they can filter the data based on impressions and clicks to understand which of their pages are increasing in traffic, and which can be better optimised. For a more in-depth look, users can click on the ‘see full report’ link to get to an in-depth report in Wix Analytics.

The full reports include:

  • Top Search Queries on Google: Users can analyse search query data to identify their sites’ performance for different Google searches and track the queries that generated impressions in Google’s organic search results.
  • Top Pages in Google Search Results: Users can easily track the top-performing pages for their site and the queries that generated impressions in Google’s organic search results. These insights on individual pages provide users with a deeper understanding of where impressions and clicks are coming from and which keywords are driving that traffic.

“We’re dedicated to providing our users and SEO professionals with the tools they need for seamless workflows in order for them to achieve their business goals, build brand awareness and drive traffic to their site,” said Einat Hoobian-Seybold, SEO Product Lead at Wix. “The SEO Dashboard, with the extended integration with Google Search Console, aligns with our mission to help users at any skill level understand how their site is performing, and help inform them on what needs their attention. We look forward to developing more features, adding additional reports and actionable insights to help our users in their optimisation process.”

“We’re excited to bring important stats and functionality about the value of Google Search directly to Wix’s Dashboard,” said Mariya Moeva, Senior Product Manager, Search. “This integration will help Wix site owners understand how people are finding them on Search and optimise how their website contributes to their business goals. We look forward to bringing even more useful insights to where business owners and content creators already are — their own site.”

The SEO Dashboard is available to all Wix users in English and will be gradually opened to more languages. To learn more, click here.

About Wix.com Ltd.
Wix is a leading platform to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to have full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.

For more about Wix, please visit our Press Room.
Media Relations Contact:  PR@wix.com

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Newcomer Westbourne College joins top IB schools with first cohort

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25% of students achieve 43 points or more

SYDNEY, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Westbourne College has shot straight to the upper echelons of Sydney’s best academic schools with its first graduating class.

Westbourne College Sydney is at the top of the league tables

Westbourne College Sydney is at the top of the league tables

With 25% of its students achieving 43 points or more in the IB Diploma (ATAR of over 99.3) and 19% achieving 44 points (ATAR 99.6), Westbourne ranks second only to Ravenswood on these measures based on data available at the time of writing.

A median score of 39 points (96.70 ATAR) places Westbourne equal 2nd on this measure, joining Redlands, Ravenswood and Kambala at the top of this ranking.

Launched in January 2021, Westbourne College Sydney offers a groundbreaking STEM-focused, IB-only, co-ed, future focused model, developed in the UK since 2007, which has seen it top the UK league tables since 2015.

Combining university links with real-world international experience – including access to world-leading business school INSEAD, group projects and exchange trips with UK peers – Westbourne is uniquely placed to deliver its mission: to prepare students for leadership roles, in STEM careers, on the global stage.

Founding Principal Ken Underhill:

“My congratulations to the Westbourne community for achieving such an excellent set of IB results. Their success is a ringing endorsement of their consistent efforts and testimony to the support of the staff and Westbourne model of academic excellence. To achieve these results in the first two years of our operation sets an excellent foundation for the College to build upon.”

Enquiries: Marie de Tito Mount, mariedetitomount@westbournecollege.com.au, 02 8088 0719 

Westbourne College Sydney www.westbournecollege.com.au

Westbourne College Sydney provides the best preparation for global STEM careers, enabling students to become future leaders. A unique global support mechanism benefits Sydney’s most ambitious STEM-focused students.

Offering a small-class, highly supportive, gender-balanced environment alongside competitive fees – AUS$23,500 per AY (2022) – socio-economic scholarships are available to ensure a balanced intake reflecting Sydney’s make-up and diversity.

Westbourne International www.westbourne.international | www.westbourneschool.com

The world’s first truly global network of academically elite schools. Colleges are co-ed, STEM-focused and deliver the IB.

With an illustrious 127-year history of academic excellence, Westbourne has been at the top of the UK league tables over the past seven years. Now replicating its model globally, Westbourne aims to rank in the top 3 in each of its markets within two years of results – and achieve 6-continent coverage by 2025, with Singapore and the US well advanced.

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Anycubic Holds Printing Camps with Yale Funbotics to Introduce Children to the World of 3D Printers

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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Anycubic, a globally-renowned 3D printer company, wrapped up its Anycubic X Yale Funbotics 3D Modeling & Printing Camp on Dec 11. The company’s first education incubation project was held in collaboration with Yale Funbotics, with the aim of introducing 3D printing to children and how to build and use Anycubic 3D printers. The printing camp was also held in July and October and gave children an introduction to the world of 3D printers, an understanding of how a 3D printer works, and a general overview of 3D modeling, slicing, and 3D printer operations.

Introducing 3D printing to students  

Inspired by Anycubic’s vision — “For Freedom to Make” — the company’s 3D printing education incubation project was founded in Shenzhen on September 2, 2020. The project embodies Anycubic’s aspiration of helping everyone to achieve the freedom of creation and invention using 3D printing technologies.

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The Anycubic X Yale Funbotics 3D Modelling Printing Camps were designed for 4th to 12th-grade students. All the camps ran virtually over Zoom, and each lasted for three days. On the first day, the students were taught to assemble their 3D printers, the Anycubic Kobra, which is auto-leveling and beginner-friendly. After this assembling process, students were able to gain a deeper understanding of how a 3D printer works.

The next day, the printing camp students learned how to model designs in CAD. In this section, mentors guided the students on how to design basic objects, how to slice and print their objects, and helping them solve problems as they came up. By learning how to model more complex items, the children learned that designing is an iterative process and continuous adjusting and troubleshooting is part of the design process.

On the last day, students learned how to slice, print, and troubleshoot their own models. This class showed the children how troubleshooting is part of the design process, and that when a print doesn’t work, it doesn’t constitute a failure but is simply a normal part of learning about 3D printers. This motivated students to try again – tweaking the measurements of the design, adding more support, and adjusting the printing temperature – increasing their satisfaction when the print does eventually work. 

The difference that the 3D print camps made for Anycubic and Funbotics

Yale Funbotics is a non-profit organization that was founded to provide the resources, technology, and opportunities for under-represented youth to ignite their passion about STEM. The founder of Yale Funbotics, Pranav Avasarala, said:” Providing 3D printers to these students gave them a new avenue to unleash their imagination and fall in love with STEM. From pencil and phone cases to Harry Potter wands, the kids were thrilled by how much they could create and excited to experiment with new designs.

The Anycubic X Funbotics camps not only introduced and showed young students how much fun STEM is but gave them the opportunity and resources to pursue the field in the future. Funbotics plans to continue our partnership with Anycubic to promote STEM education in underrepresented communities. We are working on adding to the 3D modeling and printing curriculum to teach students how to print, assemble and program their own autonomous robots. We are also opening our Funbotics Lab Centers for students to come and work on their engineering projects. We are incredibly grateful to the Anycubic team – without your support, such a monumental impact would not have been possible.”

“3D printing technology is a powerful learning tool to enhance STEM Teaching and Learning and can involve people in active learning, design thinking, and problem-solving. We are excited to join Funbotics to promote STEM education with the 3D Modeling and Printing Camps. Seeing the students actively engaging in the design process, unleashing their imagination, and completing some real-world product design tasks with 3D printed prototypes makes us think, “3D printing is helping the youth change the world,” said James Ouyang, Vice President of Anycubic. “We have much appreciated the help from Yale Funbtics. These 3D print camps have established an excellent springboard for us to promote the incubation program overseas. We look forward to achieving more success in our future collaboration”.

About Anycubic

Anycubic is a leading company in the 3D printing industry that specializes in 3D printer R&D, manufacturing and sales, providing many affordable, high-performance, and smart printers for different customers, consumers, hobbyists, schools, and product designers. Since its establishment in 2015, we have been committed to propelling 3D printing technology to enable people from all walks of life to unleash their imagination and turn creativity into reality. For more information about Anycubic, please visit the company’s website.

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43rd Honda Prize Awarded to Dr. Hidetoshi Katori for His Invention: Optical Lattice Clock That Loses Only 1 Second Per 30 Billion Years

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TOKYO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Honda Foundation in Tokyo held the 43rd Honda Prize Award Ceremony on November 17, 2022, where it awarded this year’s prize to Dr. Hidetoshi Katori, Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo (Chief Scientist and Team Leader, RIKEN).

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Hiroto Ishida, President of the Honda Foundation, commented, “Precise time measurement is becoming increasingly important in modern society. Dr. Katori’s invention, the optical lattice clock, is able to measure height differences of 1 cm using the relativistic effect that time moves more slowly where gravity is lower. We can anticipate that this will be important for disaster management, such as detecting volcanic magma rises, and pioneering new measurement technologies and research fields. In the spirit of the Honda Prize, Dr. Katori’s accomplishment is truly remarkable.”

Kazuko Matsumoto of the Honda Prize Selection Committee explained the selection process: “We asked 300 nominators from around the world and chose the winners from 27 groups of candidates from 11 countries. For selection, we considered not only the candidates’ goals and accomplishments but also how their inventions can improve people’s lives. Dr. Katori invented the optical lattice clock in 2001, which uses atoms trapped in an optical lattice to create an ultra-precise time standard. In contrast to the current international atomic time standard, cesium atomic clocks, which are accurate to about 15 digits, this new method can measure time to 18 digits. Dr. Katori was chosen for this award in recognition that the limitless possibilities of the technology fit with the idea behind the Honda Prize.”

Dr. Katori stated, “I am honored to receive the Honda Prize. I would like to thank both the Honda Foundation and selection committee. After decades of research, it has become important for me to leave behind results that will benefit mankind and society. While the research began out of curiosity, as it developed, I hoped to share it with society. I am thankful to have found a research field that has inspired me for so many years.”

He added, “I would like to make a smaller clock that measures in millimeters with 19-digit accuracy in 1,000 seconds. Along with downsizing and networking the clock, I have begun talking with geophysicists about targets for predicting volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Time measurement technology can be improved indefinitely, and these advancements will drive social change. Last year, I was asked to write the final chapter of a high school physics textbook. I imagine those students are now in university or working, where they are discovering real-world applications. I think it is time to pass the baton to the next generation of brilliant minds.”

Dr. Katori’s research on the optical lattice clock: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202211290547-O1-q1Q8Fm8A.pdf

Dr. Hidetoshi Katori: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202211290547-O2-696lCIe2.pdf

Official website: https://www.hondafoundation.jp/en

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University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to visit Vietnam

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Opportunity for Vietnamese students to discover Australia’s number one young university[i]

SYDNEY, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Students interested in learning more about opportunities at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are warmly invited to attend two informative events here in Vietnam. UTS is preparing Open Days in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with presentations from faculty, alumni, and staff.

University of Technology Sydney campus
University of Technology Sydney campus

The Open Days are a rare opportunity to experience the university and talk with academics and alumni without leaving Vietnam. They will include free sessions for students and their families covering study programs, student life in Sydney Australia, accommodation, tuition fees, scholarships, and career opportunities in Australia and around the world for UTS graduates.

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Activities on the day will include:

  •  Presentations, career workshops, and mock classes with UTS academics
  •  Information booths where visitors can consult with faculty members and explore pathway options with UTS College
  •  Exclusive support and rewards offered by UTS and partners in Vietnam
  •  Opportunities to meet representatives from Australia’s Trade and Investment Development Authority
  •  UTS staff and alumni available for questions

Why students choose UTS

A degree from UTS prepares graduates for the real world. Major projects, group work, simulations and industry case studies are a core component of each degree. This real-world focus is the result of close ties with industry – industry partners help the university to shape cutting-edge course content. Students graduate ready to deliver real solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Generous scholarship program

With up to A$12 million awarded to international students each year, UTS offers one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia. Financial support ranges from academic excellence awards to full-award scholarships, helping international students to thrive at UTS.

Career support for international students

Because studying in Australia presents challenges and opportunities for international students, UTS offers a range of services to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed at university and beyond. Created with input from industry, graduate recruiters, and faculty experts, these programs, events, and resources are relevant, with an emphasis on ‘real world’ employability.

Event details, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

UTS Open Day Hanoi:
1.30-5.30pm, Saturday 22 October
Hilton Hanoi Opera
1 Le Thanh Tong
Phan Chu Trinh Ward
Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Register at https://bit.ly/3M8CVI5

UTS Open Day Ho Chi Minh City:
8.30am-12.00pm, Sunday 23 October
Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon
253 Nguyen Van Troi Ho Chi Minh City
Thanh pho Ho Chi Minh 10

Register at https://bit.ly/3rvcbIl

About UTS and UTS College
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a leading university of technology with global impact and among the top 150 universities in the world. With more than 340 diverse programs for study and research, UTS prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through its future-focused and industry-connected approach to learning. Its location in Sydney’s innovation precinct, Tech Central, places it in the heart of Australia’s tech economy – where creativity meets technology.

Students often begin their UTS experience with UTS College, the pathway to UTS, which offers English Language programs, Diploma courses (undergraduate pathways in Business, Communications, Design & Architecture, Engineering, IT and Science) and a Pre-Master’s Program.

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QunaSys Co-Organizes International Training Workshop on Quantum Computing for Chemistry

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TOKYO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — QunaSys and the University of Strasbourg launch  “Quantum Computing for Chemistry – The Next Revolution,” an intensive five-day industry training event that will be held from Monday Oct. 24 to Friday Oct. 28 as part of the QAREER pilot of the EU Quantum flagship’s QTEdu learning ecosystem.

The workshop will be led by instructors from industry and academia specialized in quantum information, quantum chemistry, experimental and theoretical physics from QunaSys and the University of Strasbourg.

The training covers real world examples to help students understand the applicability of quantum computing in the chemistry field. Presented in a modular format, the workshop can be taken as a general overview of quantum computing and its industry applicability, a hands-on coding program to learn quantum computing algorithms and use case development, or as an end-to-end program covering both modules.  Following successful completion of the training, students will receive an official certificate.

The training workshop is endorsed Japan’s largest Quantum Practical Application Research Consortium (QPARC) that has retrained more than 170 students from 50 major Japanese corporations and the French Public Quantum Computing Infrastructure aQCess Atomic Quantum Computing as a Service, managed by the French National Research Agency under the Investments of the Future Program (reference ANR-21-ESRE-0032).

Training the workforce to be quantum-ready is crucial for corporations to be able to embrace the quantum revolution. Chemistry is considered one of the most promising fields for quantum computing advantage and this affects agriculture, aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, electronics, energy, or pharma. Tennin Yan, QunaSys CEO

Academia and Industry must work together to provide training opportunities in quantum that bridge foundational concepts with real-world practical applications. This is the first step towards unlocking the full potential of quantum computing for chemistry, innovative materials, and beyond. Shannon Whitlock, Professor at the University of Strasbourg

For more information please visit the workshop site, and register here.   

About QunaSys Inc.

QunaSys is the world’s leading developer of innovative algorithms in chemistry focused on accelerating the development of quantum technology applicability. QunaSys enables maximization of the power of quantum computing through its advanced joint research that addresses cutting-edge technologies providing Qamuy™, the most powerful quantum chemical calculation cloud software; fostering development of collaboration through QPARC industry consortium; and working with research institutions from academia and government. QunaSys software runs on multiple technology platforms with applicability in all chemical related industries to boost quantum computing adoption.

E-mail: pr@qunasys.com

About the University of Strasbourg

The University of Strasbourg (UNISTRA) is one of the largest universities in France, with nearly 51 000 students (including 20% of international students) and over 2800 teachers-researchers. The event will take place at the ISIS institute of the University of Strasbourg and the CNRS – one of the leading research institutes in France and internationally. Founded in 2002 by Nobel Prize Laureate Mr Jean-Marie Lehn, it focuses on developing and promoting top level multidisciplinary fundamental and applied research at the interface between Chemistry, Physics and Biology. In 2019, the University of Strasbourg and the CNRS officially founded the new European Center for Quantum Sciences (CESQ) attached to ISIS, which aims to develop new lines of research and technology exploiting quantum principles, at the frontiers to chemistry, physics, materials science, and computing.

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Straive recognized as a Future-Ready Organization by The Economic Times

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CHENNAI, India, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Straive, a well-recognized leader in delivering technology-driven solutions for Content, EdTech, and Data to leading global organizations, has been mentioned in one of India’s most prestigious listings – The Economic Times Future-Ready Organizations. Straive achieved this listing after rigorous evaluation and stood out based on its – clarity of purpose & future orientation, efforts towards the organization’s overall sustainable development, and measurable impact and sustainability of all initiatives – among other criteria.

The Economic Times defines Future-Ready Organizations as having three key characteristics – clarity in knowing who they are and what they stand for; fixation on speed and simplicity in operations; and growth by scaling up the ability to learn, innovate, and seek good ideas regardless of their origin.

Straive has defined a strategic roadmap to achieve specific goals for its clients, employees, community, and shareholders. As part of its digital transformation journey, Straive has emphasized standardization and adherence to regulatory compliance across the organization, which includes but is not limited to – financial processes, employee onboarding, HR operations, workforce management, integration of all internal platforms, efficient and effective service delivery, and comprehensive, actionable intelligence on the overall operations in the organization.

Straive has also established long-term objectives and a robust governance framework for scaled-up and sustainable ESG practices with targeted impacts such as reducing carbon emissions, reducing plastic usage, smart-classrooms program, and self-care programs.

On the feature, Ratan Datta, President, and CEO, Straive, said, “Straive is focused on creating a diverse and inclusive future-ready workforce by aligning its Human Capital Management initiatives with the company’s Culture and organizational Values. Our listing in The Economic Times Future-Ready Organizations is a testament to our commitment to developing flexible, resilient, and future-ready systems and processes.”

To know more about careers at Straive, Click Here.

About Straive (erstwhile SPi Global)

Straive is a market-leading content technology enterprise that provides data services, subject matter expertise (SME), and technology solutions to multiple domains, such as research content, e-Learning/EdTech, and data/information providers. With a client base scoping 30 countries worldwide, Straive’s multi-geographical resource pool is strategically located in eight countries: Philippines, India, USA, China, Nicaragua, Vietnam, United Kingdom, and the company headquarters in Singapore.

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Anoop Tuli
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