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LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS Announced the Inaugural Participation of LIGHTSPEED Singapore in Gamescom Asia 2023

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LIGHTSPEED Singapore Unveiled Its Latest AIGC Solutions and the Partnership with Singapore University of Technology and Design on ML-based technologies   

SINGAPORE, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, a leading global game developer, unveiled the inaugural participation of LIGHTSPEED Singapore in Gamescom Asia 2023, which was hosted from October 19th to 22nd, introducing its latest innovative solutions in Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) and announcing its partnership with Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) on developing technologies powered by Machine Learning (ML). Additionally, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS served as the sponsor of the Gamescom Asia Pitch Competition, providing an excellent platform for game developers to present their work to potential publishers and investors.

During the event, LIGHTSPEED Singapore presented its latest innovative solutions via a dedicated speech session by its AI expert, introducing its first in-house developed generative AI technology dedicated for game development. The presentation highlighted breakthroughs of generative AI in data interpretation and content creation, along with case studies demonstrating its application in game development and gameplay. This showcased the value of the AI technology ecosystem achieved through systematic generative AI solutions, underpinned by the Large Language Model (LLM), innovative audio generation, and groundbreaking computer vision and graphics advancements in generative AI, bringing AI-driven game development and gameplay within reach.

Xin Wang, Principal AI Researcher at LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS
Xin Wang, Principal AI Researcher at LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS

Besides in-house R&D initiatives, LIGHTSPEED Singapore is also striving to bridge the gap between academia and industry. LIGHTSPEED Singapore is honored to announce that through AI Singapore’s 100 Experiments Programme, in partnership with the SUTD, it will be developing ML-based technologies, featuring a project dedicated to building Text-to-Motion Machine Learning Model. Moving forward, LIGHTSPEED Singapore will extend such efforts to more universities within the region, aiming to enhance industry-focused education and research capabilities.

LIGHTSPEED Singapore’s efforts in developing AIGC solutions and building collaborative force for evolving in-game AI-based technology are just parts of its strategic investment in cutting-edge technologies that poised to advance the gaming landscape. To achieve the mission, LIGHTSPEED Singapore has adopted a localized collaborative model that harnesses the synergy of industry, academia, and gaming communities, connecting stakeholders and partners ranging from local governments, universities, research institutions as well as industry associations.

Besides the announcement above, during the Gamescom Asia 2023, the Southeast Asia Publishing & Esports team of PUBG MOBILE (co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS and KRAFTON, Inc.) shared insights on building a sustainable esports ecosystem for Southeast Asia via another speech session.

About LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer with teams across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and United Arab Emirates.
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for over 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE (co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.).
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.
More information about LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS please visit www.lightspeed-studios.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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“AI and Innovation: a creative revolution in business?” Publication of a new book by SKEMA’s professor, Margherita Pagani

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PARIS, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In her new book, Margherita Pagani explores the interaction between artificial intelligence and business creativity. “Artificial Intelligence for Business Creativity”, published by Routledge, is a comprehensive guide to how AI is not just reshaping the business landscape, but acting as a catalyst for creativity and innovation within organisations.

AI and Innovation: a creative revolution in business?" Publication of a new book by Margherita Pagani, Director of the SKEMA Center for Artificial Intelligence at Skema Business School in Paris
AI and Innovation: a creative revolution in business?” Publication of a new book by Margherita Pagani, Director of the SKEMA Center for Artificial Intelligence at Skema Business School in Paris

“Artificial Intelligence for Business Creativity” examines the extent to which AI is capable of supporting the creative process within businesses. Co-edited by Margherita Pagani, Director of the SKEMA Center for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) and Professor of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing, and Renaud Champion, the late AI expert, the book explores the complex relationship between individual creativity on a micro scale and organisational innovation on a macro scale from an AI perspective.

It features numerous contributions from recognised researchers in the field of AI from esteemed institutions such as Wharton, Royal Holloway, Bayes Business School and the University of Birmingham. The foreword was written by Igor Jablokov, CEO and founder of Pryon and inventor of the voice assistant Alexa, who is also a member of the scientific committee of the SCAI – SKEMA Centre for Artificial Intelligence research center.

Optimizing processes, improving human interaction

By shedding light on three crucial areas where AI can stimulate business creativity: product and service design, process optimisation and enhancement of organisational collaboration, the authors reveal the transformative potential of AI. “Artificial Intelligence for Business Creativity” is designed to be an invaluable guide for business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs and those with a keen interest in the intersection between AI and creativity. It offers practical guidance, insightful recommendations and an in-depth understanding of AI’s role in fostering creativity. It equips its readers with the tools to navigate and excel in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI.

Professor of artificial intelligence in marketing, Margherita Pagani is director of the SKEMA Centre for Artificial Intelligence research laboratory. An advisor to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the Consultative Commission on industrial change, she is also deputy editor-in-chief of the magazine Micro & Macro Marketing.

A world-renowned and award-winning researcher, her publications in top international journals focus on the impact of AI on consumer behavior and on digital ecosystems.

marcom@skema.edu

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Relativity Delivers Hands-On e-Discovery Education to Australia

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The University of New England is the first law school in Australia to partner with Relativity’s global Academic Partner Program

CHICAGO and ARMIDALE, Australia, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Relativity, a global legal technology company, today announced it has partnered with The University of New England (UNE) School of Law in Australia, to provide hands-on e-discovery education to its law students. UNE is the first school in the APAC region to benefit from the success of Relativity’s Academic Partner Program.

Launched in 2015, Relativity designed its Academic Partner program to meet the evolving needs of the legal industry, helping programs more easily integrate technology into their litigation and discovery curricula. The program has since established itself in 116 schools and reaches 4,000 students in the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland. Relativity’s academic partnerships are comprised of paralegal programs, law schools, and data science and cybersecurity programs. Relativity’s Academic Partner program provides students with hands-on experience with RelativityOne for complex litigation before working on real cases.

“Technology is an indispensable part of any legal team’s toolkit, and it has changed the way we teach and practice law around the world. However, most lawyers’ first encounter with legal technology doesn’t occur until they’re already working in the field,” said Georgia Foster, Managing Director and Vice President of Sales, International at Relativity. “Our Academic Partner program equips the next generation of legal professionals, like those at UNE’s School of Law, with advanced technical skills while still in school, making them more marketable in a competitive job market after graduation.”

The UNE School of Law is Australia’s largest and most experienced online law school with world standard research, allowing students to undertake Australian legal studies while continuing their careers or balancing their personal lives. UNE School of Law’s unique mix of legal scholars, researchers, faculty, and highly regarded legal curriculum, combined with Relativity’s partnership, will enable UNE law students to become RelativityOne proficient prior to joining professional organizations.

“As Australia’s legal landscape evolves, clients expect their legal teams to rapidly adopt and master new technology while also handling complex litigation matters,” said Dr. Anne Fitzgerald, Lecturer at UNE School of Law and Coordinator of the capstone unit, Technology and the Law. “Introducing students to e-discovery theory and legal technology software is an essential aspect of UNE’s Technology and the Law unit. The quality of Relativity’s e-discovery education program was brought to my attention by legal colleague and guest lecturer, Paul Armbruster, who was awarded the Futurist Award at the Corporate eDiscovery Hero Awards in New York in 2020. Relativity’s Academic Partner program offers excellent opportunities for UNE law students to learn and understand the importance of e-discovery in the legal process, and to equip themselves with the practical skills they need to deal with real-world challenges when working in the legal industry.”

As part of the partnership, Gulsun Demirel, UNE School of Law alumna and Community and Customer Enablement Manager at Relativity, will serve as guest lecturer for the program.

“As an alumna of UNE, I am thrilled to showcase RelativityOne to its students as the first university in Australia to receive in-depth training and real-world experience, while sharing my journey into legal technology following my studies,” said Demirel. “RelativityOne is a critical tool for many of the world’s top law firms, corporations, and government agencies as they prepare for litigation in their pursuit of justice. Thanks to our partner program, students can begin their careers with confidence knowing they have the skills to navigate the technology effectively throughout the e-discovery process and jump into legal work immediately.”

Additional information about Relativity’s Academic Partner program can be found here. Universities interested in becoming a Relativity Academic Partner should contact academic@relativity.com.

About Relativity

Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product, RelativityOne, manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors. Please contact Relativity at sales@relativity.com or visit www.relativity.com for more information.

About University of New England

UNE is the oldest university in Australia established outside a capital city and is the longest continuous provider of online education. UNE’s primary campus is located in Armidale, a vibrant regional city in the picturesque New England Tableland region of northern New South Wales, with a second campus in Parramatta, Sydney. More than 22,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and higher degree research programs across fields of study that include arts, humanities, education, health, nursing, business, law, environmental science, rural science, and technology.

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New Oriental to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on October 25, 2023

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BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc. (the “Company” or “New Oriental”) (NYSE: EDU/ 9901.SEHK), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended August 31, 2023, before the U.S. market opens on October 25, 2023. New Oriental’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8 AM on October 25, 2023, U.S. Eastern Time (8 PM on October 25, 2023, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Participants can join the conference using the below options:

Dialling-in to the conference call:

Please register in advance of the conference, using the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers, and unique personal PIN.

Conference call registration link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI2dae07bbf8264f90885473b36ba0e8bc. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of “New Oriental FY2024 Q1 Earnings Conference Call” where you may fill in your details for RSVP.

In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial in number(s) and personal PIN) provided in the confirmation email received at the point of registering.

Joining the conference call via a live webcast:

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://investor.neworiental.org.

Listening to the conference call replay:

A replay of the conference call may be accessed via the webcast on-demand by registering at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/u556cfzt first. The replay will be available until October 25, 2024:

About New Oriental

New Oriental is a provider of private educational services in China offering a wide range of educational programs, services and products to a varied student population throughout China. New Oriental’s program, service and product offerings mainly consist of educational services and test preparation courses, private label products and livestreaming e-commerce and other services, and overseas study consulting services. New Oriental is listed on NYSE (NYSE: EDU) and SEHK (9901.SEHK), respectively. New Oriental’s ADSs, each of which represents ten common shares, are listed and traded on the NYSE. The Hong Kong-listed shares are fully fungible with the ADSs listed on NYSE.

For more information about New Oriental, please visit http://www.neworiental.org/english/.

Contacts

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Ms. Sisi Zhao                                                                Ms. Rita Fong
New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc.    FTI Consulting                          
Tel:         +86-10-6260-5568                                          Tel:        +852 3768 4548                       
Email:     zhaosisi@xdf.cn                                             Email:    rita.fong@fticonsulting.com

Source: New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc.

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Kempus Introduces The Kempus Podcast, Your Go-to Resource for Navigating College Life and Early Career Development

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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kempus, an online community where students can connect and discuss the university and early career experience anonymously, is excited to announce the launch of The Kempus Podcast on Spotify, to further build on its mission to create an enriched community for college students.

The Kempus Podcast, which is hosted by Kempus’ Lead Program Manager, Alvin Ye, aims to be a hub of authentic college experiences. It will cover a wide range of topics including but not limited to career development, dating advice, mental health, and even adulting.

The podcast is designed to foster a more enriched community by sharing a diverse range of voices and experiences from various walks of life, including students, alumni, and colleagues. The inaugural episode covers a recent record-breaking win of the Oregon Ducks, Kempus’ sponsorship of the “Autzen Singalong” at the University of Oregon, and features Brennan Furber, a Program Coordinator for Kempus and the podcast’s future co-host.

Beyond the immediate scope of enriching the student experience, the podcast seeks to serve as a platform for Kempus’ partnerships and various programs beneficial to students, including spotlights on the Kempus community, and Kempus’ vibrant marketing internship program.

Future episodes will feature topics such as:

  • Navigating the intricacies of Impostor Syndrome
  • Industry-specific episodes
  • Product development discussions by the Kempus team
  • Entrepreneurship insights by Kempus CEO and Co-founder, Jae Lee
  • Recruitment tips by Kempus’ team
  • Insights on working in the the tech space in Asia
  • Building healthy social lives and relationships in college
  • Balancing social life and academics

“I’m thrilled to bring the Kempus Podcast to life. This platform will not just offer insights but also help students make sense of their journey. We’re looking to make The Kempus Podcast a place where students, alumni, and professionals can openly share the good, the bad, and the complex aspects of college and early career life.” says Alvin Ye.

When asked about what’s in store for the podcast, Jae Lee, the CEO of Kempus, says, “This is the start of a larger conversation that resonates with the diverse needs and aspirations of students everywhere. We believe in creating value through genuine connections and real-world insights. With the introduction of The Kempus Podcast, we’re not just talking about college life, we’re diving deep into the experiences that shape us.”

Discover the Kempus Podcast now at: http://kempus.ai/podcast

About Kempus

Kempus (Kempus, Inc.) is an online community for verified students to anonymously connect and share reviews on their course and university experience—without fear of reprisal. With Kempus, students can access up-to-date reports on components of the university experience at a glance, and are further encouraged to dive into deeper discussions within Kempus’ platform. Additionally, the Kempus platform assists the student body with early career preparation, for further empowerment. The Kempus community is one that strengthens its members at the individual level, to facilitate the most optimal and delightful university experience that is as unique as the students themselves. For more information about Kempus, visit www.kempus.com

Download Kempus on iOS: https://kempus.ai/ios-app
Download Kempus on Android: https://kempus.ai/android-app

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farhana@kempus.com

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VIRNECT and CelcomDigi sign MoU to develop experiential industrial Metaverse learning and education.

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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) and VIRNECT (438700: KOSDAQ), a Korea-based technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of industrial extended reality (XR) solutions, have sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of experiential learning and education using metaverse, for multiple Malaysian universities.

[from left] Tim Ha, CEO of VIRNECT, Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, YB Fahmi Fadzil, and Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of experiential learning and education using Metaverse, for multiple Malaysian universities.
[from left] Tim Ha, CEO of VIRNECT, Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, YB Fahmi Fadzil, and Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of experiential learning and education using Metaverse, for multiple Malaysian universities.

Under the MoU, both organizations will collaborate to co-create industrial virtual learning programs reimagined using metaverse and AI-based solutions. Utilizing the Metaverse platform across various learning segments, students will be trained with an immersive learning and education method that will potentially benefit enterprises such as cybersecurity, healthcare, robotics, and oil and gas engineering.

CelcomDigi, via its Innovation Center, aspires to build the nation’s most inspiring innovation ecosystem by teaming up with VIRNECT and XRA, VIRNECT’s local partner and support team in Malaysia, to deliver strategic initiatives leveraging the capabilities of cutting-edge metaverse and AI-based technology solutions into higher learning institutions in Malaysia.

The collaboration aims to produce industry-ready graduates skilled in metaverse applications, building Malaysia’s digitalized society through cutting-edge solutions and technology. Local graduates will be enabled with the opportunity to harness the capabilities of the metaverse and transform beyond traditional knowledge and learning programs, accelerating the development of Malaysia’s future talents with AI-based digital growth.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Westin Chosun Hotel on Sep 8, 2023, by Datuk Idham Nawawi, Chief Executive Officer of CelcomDigi Berhad, and Tim Ha, Chief Executive Officer of VIRNECT. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, YB Fahmi Fadzil.

Commenting on the collaboration, CelcomDigi CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi said, “We are committed to bringing the best innovation that will greatly benefit the development of Malaysian industries by utilizing the real values of 5G technology. We are excited to collaborate with VIRNECT, an leading industrial XR technology expert, for the development and co-creation of experiential learning and education using Metaverse solutions. This strategic collaboration underscores our position of leveraging metaverse, 5G, and AI technology to potentially establish innovative and productive digital solutions for Malaysian enterprises, spurring Malaysia’s digital ecosystem into a new era of digital leadership.”

VIRNECT’s Southeast Asian Distributor, XRA, has been key to localising cutting-edge technology in Malaysia, and within this alliance, the company will continue spreading access to technology. Havene Liew, President of XRA, was “excited to partner with VIRNECT and CelcomDigi to spread XR technology in Malaysia. Through this collaboration, we aim to socialise the power of XR across the nation, enabling them to enhance productivity, efficiency, and innovation.”

Tim Ha, CEO of VIRNECT, celebrated the collaboration: “We are immensely grateful to have partners like CelcomDigi and XRA who share our passion for advancing technology to enhance how organizations work, learn, and communicate,” he expressed. “South Korea’s leading industrial company has leveraged XR technology to enhance data understanding and collaboration. As a global trendsetter, their success sets the stage for similar advancements in Malaysia, promising increased productivity and innovation across industries.”

[From Left] Havene Liew, President of XRA, Tim Ha, Chief Executive Officer of VIRNECT, YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, T. Kugan, Chief Innovation Officer of CelcomDigi and Joachim Rajaram, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of CelcomDigi.
[From Left] Havene Liew, President of XRA, Tim Ha, Chief Executive Officer of VIRNECT, YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital of Malaysia, Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of CelcomDigi, T. Kugan, Chief Innovation Officer of CelcomDigi and Joachim Rajaram, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of CelcomDigi.

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Kehua’s 700 units of UPS Witness the Successful Conclusion of FISU World University Games

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XIAMEN, China, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Under the great expectation, the 31st FISU World University Games Summer (Universiade) came to a successful end in Chengdu, Sichuan, the hometown of panda in China. It must be said that the Universiade is like a hot and spicy Sichuan hotpot.

The Universiade, in which all the compulsory sports are Olympic sports, is second only to the Olympic Games in scale, and is known as the “Little Olympics”. Athletes from 113 countries and regions participated in this year’s Universiade.

Kehua provided more than 700 units of MR Series and KR Series UPS for the Games, which were installed in the opening ceremony venues, closing ceremony venues, media centers, important hotels, and other competition venues to ensure smooth power supply for the Games.

Kehua Engineer and MR Series UPS
Kehua Engineer and MR Series UPS

As early as last year, when the equipment arrived in Chengdu, Yang, an engineer from Kehua, participated in the commissioning of the machines; as the tournament approached, he entered the same venues again: “The installation site encountered some difficulties, such as space limitations of the venues, the number of units, and time constraints – but this is not a problem, Kehua carried it! ” In the end, Kehua UPS was as stable as ever during the tournament! The task was successfully accomplished by carrying over the continuous fluctuation and impact of all the sensible equipment in the venue!

Why did the Universiade choose Kehua?

  • Kehua has rich experience in power supply for events, such as the Beijing Winter Olympics and Hangzhou Asian Games..
  • Kehua’s lean supply chain and manufacturing strength provided fast delivery and highly reliable O&M services for the Universiade.
  • The small size and high efficiency of Kehua’s UPS and battery packs meet the demanding installation requirements on site. 

MR33 Series Modular UPS – AI⁺ Power Expert

MR33 Series Modular UPS, adopting advanced three-level technology, realizes highly-reliable and full redundancy design from module to the whole machine, with the advantages of high power density, easy expansion and small footprint. It adopts AI⁺energy-saving, AI⁺prediction, AI⁺health, AI⁺O&M to create a modular UPS that is green and low-carbon, safe and reliable, intelligent and simple, and flexible.

Green and low-carbon games are gradually becoming a trend in organizing world events. The Chengdu Universiade started from low-carbon energy, low-carbon venues, low-carbon transportation, low-carbon operation, low-carbon participation, etc., and took more active low-carbon measures to enrich the connotation of “Green Universiade”.

With an input current harmonic as low as 1.5%, 97% efficiency of double conversion mode, innovative W-ECO mode, intelligent hibernation, and a small footprint, etc. Kehua MR33 Series Modular UPS helps to realize the ” Green Universiade “.

About Kehua

Founded in 1988, Kehua Tech is a world-leading intelligent power management expert, with the commitment to provide cutting-edge solutions in critical power. Based on 35 years’ R&D and manufacturing experience in power electronics, Kehua Tech ranked No.4 in global modular UPS market share in 2021 (Omdia), and received the 2021 Global UPS Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award (Frost&Sullivan). In the future, we will continue sparing no effort to provide more reliable and sustainable power to the world.

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HKUST to Hold Admission Talk in New Delhi

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HONG KONG, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), ranked No. 2 worldwide in Times Higher Education‘s Young University Rankings 2023, and whose graduates were ranked 30th worldwide and among the best from Asian universities in Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2022, will hold an admission talk in New Delhi this Saturday for students and parents on the University’s latest programs, admission requirements, internship opportunities, career support and prospect.

Details of Admission Talk
Date: 19 August 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Venue: FF – I Hall, 1/F, Le Meridien New Delhi (Windsor Place, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001)
Registration: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9WQWSWon5YOmMR0

HKUST will also join the Annual IC3 Conference & Expo, and visit 10 high schools in Hyderabad to meet students, teachers and parents from Aug 21 to 25.

International Environment and Home to Indian Community
All HKUST faculty members have doctoral degrees and come from 40 countries and regions globally, while its students come from nearly 80 countries and regions, making the University the most international among all Hong Kong universities, with Indian students being one of the top 3 international student communities. Every year, HKUST is popular destination for Indian students. In academic year 2023-24, HKUST offered admissions to over 200 Indian students, 75% of which with scholarships.

Holistic and Innovative Pedagogy
HKUST has recently launched a novel academic framework “Major + X” for students to simultaneously choose traditional programs and emerging hot topics such as Artificial Intelligence. HKUST has also incorporated elements of the Metaverse into teaching and utilized virtual reality (VR) systems to provide concrete learning experiences, such as conducting simulated experiments on mudslides, enabling students to think critically and develop solutions creatively. HKUST is also the first university in Hong Kong to allow students to use ChatGPT. It has launched the “HKUST ChatGPT” for faculty and students since June, encouraging the use of generative AI technology in courses and establishing best practices.

Scholarship for Indian Students
HKUST offers academic scholarships for Indian students, providing full or partial tuition fee waivers that are renewable annually. Over the course of four years, students can receive up to a maximum of approximately INR7,220,000 in total. All students are automatically considered for the scholarships upon admission application submission. For more information – https://join.hkust.edu.hk/fees-and-scholarships Located at Clear Water Bay in Hong Kong, HKUST has one of the prettiest campuses in the world and is equipped with world-class research and teaching facilities.

CONTACT:
HKUST PR & Media Team
media@ust.hk

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Why green has become the theme color for China-hosted sporting events?

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BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on the green sporting events that China hosts:

In the blazing summer heat, a gentle breeze will greet you as you walk into the delegation service center of the Chengdu FISU Games’ Village. However, such coolness does not come from air conditioning. Architects drew experience from China’s traditional architectural design “leng xiang,” meaning “cold alley”, and designed the hall into a semi-open passage that features two wide ends and a relatively narrow corridor in the middle. Such layout channels in natural wind which accelerates ventilation and cools down the environment. This smart design could save electricity enough for up to twenty households to live a year.

At the currently ongoing Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, there are more designs that embody the same philosophy as the cold alley. For example, in the water polo venue — the Xiangcheng Sports Center, roofs, pavements and landscaping are all designed to help gather rainfall into the underground collector, where the rainwater could be processed and reused for watering landscaping. This process can save as much as 3,000 tons of water per year. In Dong’an Lake Sports Park, a “forest” of submerged plants that are hardy and alkaline tolerant thrive at the bottom of the lake. These plants supply enough oxygen in the lake, which helps with the biodiversity in this underwater ecosystem. With better water quality and improved ecology in the lake, freshwater jellyfish, a rare animal that demands premium water bodies, were spotted in the lake.

While “green” is the theme color of these grand designs, the philosophy of low-carbon and eco-friendly are also reflected in many details: The blue and white “low-carbon magic cubes” allow people to trade in recyclable waste like empty bottles and used paper cups for “carbon credits,” which could be exchanged for gifts once a certain threshold is hit, an act that incentivizes people to lead a low-carbon life. On the bottled water provided to all the athletes and staff, a special “mark-up” area was printed on the labels, to prevent water waste resulting from people not knowing which bottles belonged to them and throwing them away.

What’s worth noting is that, the 300 or so chairs in the press release rooms of the Universiade’s Main Media Center went through a long journey — they are rented from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics MMC. This low-profile interaction of the two sporting events echoes again with the buzzwords “green” and “sustainable,” principles adhered to by China for years when hosting sporting events.

Last year, the Beijing Winter Olympics achieved 100% carbon neutrality, where all venues were powered by 100% renewable energies; during the preparation for the games, the valuable wildlife leopard cats were captured multiple times in the Alpine Skiing Center, bearing proof to the fruit of the eco-environmental protection efforts. The upcoming Asian Games will also see this green trend live on.

Hosting “green games” has become a natural undertaking for China’s event committees. Innovative technologies empower sustainable development, which guarantees the consistent application of low-carbon philosophy in day-to-day life, not just during sporting events. With sporting events as platforms, sustainable and environment-friendly facilities are in place, which encourages citizens to continue low-carbon lifestyles. A single event can spearhead a city, sometimes even a country in becoming “greener.”

As more sporting events are hosted in China under the theme of “green,” the philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature is becoming the status-quo bit by bit.

China Mosaic 
http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htm
Why green has become the theme color for China-hosted sporting events?
http://www.china.org.cn/video/2023-08/04/content_98502229.htm

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Anthology Announces AI-powered Course Building Tools, New Student Success Features in Blackboard Learn

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New progress tracking, accessibility and course building tools streamline critical processes for instructors and provide key data to unlock learner success 

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Anthology, a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, announced a host of new features, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to help instructors create more engaging learning experiences more quickly and provide granular, easy-to-action insight on learners’ progress. The new capabilities – Accessibility Checker powered by Anthology Ally, Holistic Student Overview, Progress Tracking, and course building tools – are key innovations aimed at improving student success and retention and are the result of significant investment in Learn product development and the user experience.

“From the beginning, our team has been building a Learning Management System that, as part of a broader Anthology ecosystem, delivers meaningful, data-informed experiences that drive student success,” said Jim Milton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Anthology. “This announcement is the next step along that journey, with features that simplify and streamline instructor processes while connecting data from the LMS and across the institution to deliver unprecedented insight.”

Demonstrating the company’s commitment to ethical and responsible use of AI guided by Anthology’s Trustworthy AI Framework – developed in collaboration with Anthology institutions – the new course-building capabilities in Blackboard Learn are designed to provide inspiration to instructors and instructional designers as they develop their courses and allow them to create more engaging learning experiences more quickly. Seamlessly embedded into Blackboard Learn’s workflows, the tools can suggest a possible course structure aligned with its learning outcomes, generate images, suggest test questions and grading rubrics, and drive toward more authentic assessment. The capabilities are opt-in and the instructor is always in control of the content generated.

“Traditionally, the LMS has been a static environment, focused on the management of the learning process,” said JD White, Chief Product Officer at Anthology. “With these new AI-powered features, we are fundamentally changing the equation by providing an experience that can deeply inspire in the pedagogical process. It means instructors can build more engaging courses more quickly.”

In addition to the AI features, Progress Tracking delivers easy-to-action and more granular insight into how a learner is performing, engaging, and progressing in a course, empowering instructors to better understand student engagement and quickly recognise and reach out to any learner needing help. Coupled with Holistic Student Overview – a comprehensive picture of a learner’s performance – Blackboard Learn provides an unprecedented level of insight into a learner’s journey.

All institutions that use Blackboard Learn Ultra will also gain a digital content reviewing tool – Accessibility Checker powered by Anthology Ally. The tool reviews and flags course content with accessibility issues for instructors, allowing them to quickly remediate issues like missing alternative text for images.

Anthology also launched a new digital adoption solution – Anthology Adopt powered by Pendo – to provide institutions with valuable insights and enables administrators to deploy in-app messaging to guide users on features and functionality to improve their overall experience and help drive and scale adoption.

Institutions continue to choose the powerful benefits of Blackboard Learn Ultra. The number of courses taught in Learn Ultra has increased by 50 percent since June 2022 and take-up is increasing at an accelerating pace in 2023. It has never been easier to transition to Learn Ultra with new tools such as the Ultra Adoption Toolkit and bulk course conversion. The planning, change management, and conversion tools – built in partnership with Blackboard Learn institutions, their instructors, and users – together are powering the fastest, most efficient conversion process and can also be utilised by clients migrating from other LMSs.

The AI-powered tools are scheduled to enter testing environments for Blackboard Learn Ultra clients in August and planned for production in September. The features are included for all Learn clients that choose to make them available. Accessibility Checker powered by Anthology Ally, Progress Tracking, and Holistic Student Overview are now available to Learn Ultra institutions globally.

About Anthology

Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale for education, supporting more than 150 million users in 80 countries. With a mission to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community through Anthology Intelligent Experiences™, we help learners, leaders and educators achieve their goals by offering over 60 SaaS products and services designed to advance learning. Discover more about how we are fulfilling our mission for education, business and government institutions at www.anthology.com.

Contact:

Erin Mitchell
Anthology
Erin.Mitchell@anthology.com 

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