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2013 Fundamental Physics Prize Awarded To Alexander Polyakov

GENEVA, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fundamental Physics Prize Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2013 Fundamental Physics Prize has been awarded to Alexander Polyakov for his many discoveries in field theory and string theory.
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21/03/2013

Australia sets the scene for free online education

"Open2Study isn't a me-too MOOC; its objective is not merely attracting massive enrolments. It's the next evolution in online learning, centred on student success," says Paul Wappett, OUA CEO.
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20/03/2013

Valencia College Utilizes Sophisticated Simbonix Simulators in Their…

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20/03/2013

University Campus Suffolk Moves Towards Independence

This proposed development is fully supported by the Vice Chancellors of both the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex, which currently jointly validate all UCS degrees, and our partner colleges in the UCS Learning Network who will continue to form a key part of the new governance structure.
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20/03/2013

Lyoness Child & Family Foundation Opens Nelson Mandela School in South Africa

After a project time of only nine months the Lyoness Child & Family Foundation opened the "Nelson Mandela No-Moscow Primary School" in Qunu, South Africa, on 15th March. A famous project patron of the charitable school project is Dr. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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19/03/2013

Alberto Guardiani's Lipstick Heel and Flutterby Shoe in SHOE OBSESSION at the…

The Fashion Institute of Technology has gathered together more than 150 of the most innovative and creative footwear styles from the last decade and opened the event to the public through April 13, 2013, with brands such as Alberto Guardiani, Manolo Blahnik, Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Valentino, Prada and many others. The initiative celebrates the ingenious creativity innate in a woman's shoe that has, over time, become a dominating yet essential part of the fashion system.
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19/03/2013

Frost & Sullivan Public Sector Case Challenge 2013 recognizes the most…

SINGAPORE, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recognized and celebrated innovative young leaders at the inaugural Frost & Sullivan Public Sector Case Challenge 2013 on 14 March 2013 at the SP Jain School of Global Management, Singapore Campus.
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19/03/2013

TSL Education connects more than 47 million teachers and students globally

The company continues to extend its global reach following successful launches in the United States with Share My Lesson and TES India in 2012, and with the announcement of the launch of TES Australia in 2013. This also involves the company opening new offices in Washington D.C, New Delhi and Sydney.
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18/03/2013

Global Education and Skills Conference (GESF) to be Held Annually in the UAE…

Speaking on the final day of the inaugural Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai where 500 delegates from 50 countries are discussing the global demand for better education, Founder and Chairman of GEMS Education, Sunny Varkey said:
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18/03/2013

African and World Leaders Call for Public Private Partnerships to Help Educate…

"In this decade six of the world's fastest growing economies are in Africa. In the following decade, seven of the fastest growing economies of the world will be in Africa. We need to help them through public private partnerships to rapidly scale up their own human capital by educating their children."
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17/03/2013

President Clinton Highlights the Importance of Government, NGO's and the Private…

"It is projected that by 2050 that 86 per cent of the world's children will be living in what are now developing countries. There is no way that Government's alone or international aid flows alone will be able to provide those children with the quality of education they need to be full participants in global society. This is especially relevant for women and girls.
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15/03/2013

Improving Management Skills With Auditor Training Courses or Management…

Although quality occupational health and safety management is difficult to achieve, sometimes additional external help becomes an asset. Managing for Quality Limited, is an auditor training and consultancy company that provides Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS) Auditor Conversion training courses.
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15/03/2013

Stop Violence: Ukraine Praised for Outstanding Government Communication Campaign

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12/03/2013

Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Current World Leaders and Education Experts Meet to…

Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Heads of State, and Finance and Education ministers will discuss the role that private-public partnerships can play in bringing educational transformation to benefit more young people in the world in order to create a skilled workforce fit for the future.
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12/03/2013

World's First Conceptual Nuclear Reactor Design of High Plutonium Breeding by…

A nuclear fuel cycle and FBRs are important for reducing the amount of spent nuclear fuel of light-water reactors (LWRs) and efficient utilization of uranium resources. Nuclear power utilization is in progress in developing countries. Commercialization of spent nuclear fuel reprocessing in advanced countries enhances nuclear security in the world.
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12/03/2013

Elsevier and Hacettepe University Launch Event on Research Performance and…

Elsevier has organized the meeting in close collaboration with Hacettepe University. Its main goal is to bring together representatives from government, research institutes, universities, university libraries, experts in public policy and researchers to present and discuss Turkey's research performance. At the same time the event will provide an opportunity for quality dialogue on the topic of research evaluation, innovation and policy management, and share best practices on how to capture and…
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11/03/2013

Pearson's PTE Academic Test Accepted by the Ministry of Higher Education and…

Pearson announced today that the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recognised its English language test, PTE Academic. The MoHESR is the Federal Government's quality assurance agency responsible for promoting educational excellence across higher education institutions in the UAE. The accreditation of PTE Academic by the MoHESR will ensure UAE students with a valid PTE Academic score will be accepted into undergraduate and…
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07/03/2013

Ellen MacArthur Foundation & Schmidt Family Foundation Join Forces With Leading…

Imperial College London, Cranfield University and the London Business School will form the core team which, in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, will provide expert input for an intensive summer school in London and the associated online learning platform. These institutions will be joined by; Yale University and University of California Berkeley in the United States, Euromed Management, Delft University of Technology and MIP Politecnico di Milano in Europe, and India's National…
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07/03/2013

Credo Survey Suggests Students Lack Basic Information Skills Critical for…

In one example from the survey findings, a majority of the 1,500+ respondents grasped the concept of information literacy as it relates to finding, evaluating and using information, but 46% of students admitted to looking for a copyright symbol to determine accuracy of a source and over half admitted they were unfamiliar with the purpose and basic characteristics of scholarly journals.
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04/03/2013

Applications for Online Degrees Up 59%

The figures are based on RDI's January intake and represent a year on year comparison. Total applications for all online courses - including degrees, diplomas, masters and MBAs - were up over 40%.
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03/03/2013

Elsevier Providing Online Education and Training to United Cerebral Palsy…

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has entered into an agreement with United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) to offer the College of Direct Support online education and training, included in the DirectCourse curricula portfolio, to UCP's network of nearly 100 affiliates across the U.S. The College of Direct Support online curriculum consists of more than 50 courses for direct support professionals and is managed in collaboration with…
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01/03/2013

TSL Education secures a place on 2013 Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work…

This is the first year that TSL, which secured 93rd place on the prestigious listing, has taken part in the Best Companies survey. Best Companies polls the employees of companies in its survey about the way they feel about the company they work for; the survey covers several areas, including its leadership team, employee well-being, community involvement, employee personal growth, and day-to-day management.
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01/03/2013

2013 TED Prize Awarded to Education Innovator Dr. Sugata Mitra

-- Releases Toolkit for Schools and Families to Create Self-Organized Learning Environments
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27/02/2013

Research Shows Teachers are too Busy Teaching to Plan for Their own Financial…

With time proving a major factor, the majority (82%) admit most of their financial planning is conducted whilst they're in their pyjamas with some even attempting to do their sums whilst in the bath. One teacher admitted to doing their finances on the log ride at Legoland with another finding the time for some financial planning at their own wedding reception!
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26/02/2013
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