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Powering growth: new report shows UK higher education economic impact

Published 09 Sep 2024 A new study from London Economics has found that UK higher education and research makes a total net contribution of £265 billion to the economy, with universities in the East of England, including Cranfield University, contributing £19.5 billion. The report, The economic impact of higher education teaching, research and innovation, commissioned by Universities UK, showed that for every £1 of public money invested in … Continue reading Powering growth: new report shows UK higher education economic impact

Vicious circle of climate change

Vicious circle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution has major impacts

05 September 2024 A vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution is having a spiralling negative impact on human health, ecosystems and agriculture, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).  The WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin includes a special focus on wildfires. It also looks at global and regional concentrations of particulate matter pollution and its harmful effects on crops … Continue reading Vicious circle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution has major impacts

Saudi Fund for Development

Saudi Fund for Development Celebrates 50 Years of Global Impact with Over $20 Billion in Development Contributions

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Riyadh today, under the theme “50 Years of Global Impact.” The event brought together key development partners to reflect on the SFD’s significant contributions to sustainable development worldwide. Over the past five decades, the SFD has allocated over $20 billion, financing more than 800 development projects and programs in vital … Continue reading Saudi Fund for Development Celebrates 50 Years of Global Impact with Over $20 Billion in Development Contributions

Uniphore

Uniphore Appoints Ravi Mayuram as New Chief Technology Officer

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Uniphore, one of the world’s largest AI-native, enterprise-class companies, today announced the appointment of Ravi Mayuram as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Mayuram brings over 25 years of experience in engineering leadership and is poised to further Uniphore’s leadership in Enterprise AI. “It is with tremendous excitement that we welcome Ravi Mayuram to the Uniphore leadership team” Post this At Uniphore, … Continue reading Uniphore Appoints Ravi Mayuram as New Chief Technology Officer