Press Releases by Category Science & Education
Polymorph screening chemistry services CRO, Onyx Scientific, announces the conti …
Polymorph screening specialists, Onyx Scientific Ltd – chemistry outsourcing partner to the pharma and biotech industries – today announced the record-breaking growth of its solid-state chemistry services for the discovery, analysis and scale-up of polymorphs, hydrates, amorphous phases, salts and co-crystals of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
In close partnership with an international client base and often working with just a few grams of precious API material, Onyx Scientific performs highly specific…
Ocimum Biosolutions offers new solutions in microRNA microarray technology
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, July 6, 2010: Ocimum Biosolutions, a global integrated genomics company, today announced that it now offers cutting edge solutions using miRNA microarray technology. A wide range of miRNA microarray kits and assays including human, mouse, rat and other systems are available immediately on Ocimum’s proprietary OciChip™ platform.
The epoxide coated microarray slides are spotted with probes which target the miRNAs available in the latest (April 2010)…
Its Get Set Go for Admissions at Way to Transform Shridhar University Pilani
Pilani is well known for the host of educational institutions as well as CSIR Laboratory CEERI as well as upcoming assembly centre for the prestigious Brahmos missiles project. The nearest airports are Delhi (4 hours by road) and Jaipur (3 hours by road). The nearest Railway Stations are Chirawa (3 km) and Loharu (26 km).
Spread over 70 acres area, Shridhar University is geared up to provide the best environment…
College Success Guide Author Sets Out to Distribute Thousands of Free Books
Brian Peterson, author of the soon-to-be-released college success guide, Higher Learning: Maximizing Your College Experience, recently launched a campaign through his website, learnhigher.com, to donate up to 4000 copies of the book to high schools, colleges, college access programs, and youth groups nationwide. Peterson hopes that his nonprofit group, Lion's Story Inc., will place in the top 200 vote-receiving organizations in the Chase Community Giving Campaign, hosted on the social…
G-Cube Solutions wins APEX 2010 Award of Excellence
NOIDA, 30th June 2010. G Cube Solutions, a well-known name in the e-learning industry has been awarded the APEX 2010 Award of Excellence in Electronic and Video Publication, in the sub-category of Special Purpose Electronic and Video Publication.
About the APEX Awards
The APEX Awards for Publication Excellence is an annual competition for writers, editors, publications staff and business and nonprofit communicators. It is sponsored by Communications Concepts, Inc., publishers of business…
Recent warning from private tutor company founder is reinforced by two cases of …
Two recent cases of private tutors being prosecuted for the abuse of students have highlighted the need for thorough background checks and reinforced the warning recently given by Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International. In one case, the tutor abused two girls in their home, having been hired on the basis of personal recommendation without any background checks having been carried out. For more information, visit tutors-international.com or call +44…
Northamptonshire’s ICT Technicians and Managers get a career boost
ICT technicians and managers from Northamptonshire County Council became the first in the world to take the new NVQ level 5 FITS Advanced Course that helps schools and colleges deliver better ICT to learners and make substantial savings in their ICT budgets.
Tony Sheppard, ICT Manager for Northamptonshire County Council said:
"Technology can be a powerful catalyst for fundamental change …. Together we need to ensure that we really do realise…
Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. Announces New Ergonomic Bactron Anaerobic Chamber Fo …
Cornelius, OR, June 29th 2010 – Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. announces the release of their latest offering to the Life Sciences, University, and Clinical research labs with the BacBASIC Environmental Work Station and Incubator for anaerobic conditions in microbiology & cell biology applications.
Anaerobic Glove Boxes have made a name for themselves over the last fifteen years. As more researchers and clinicians realize the cost savings involved with moving from anaerobic…
Nazareth College to Build Math and Science Center to Meet Growing Need
ROCHESTER, NY (USA) June 24, 2010 – Nazareth College is embarking on a capital campaign to raise funds needed for a new Integrated Center for Math and Science on campus. The new building, estimated to cost $32 million, would house labs for math and science and also have classrooms and centers for collaborative research.
Nazareth College is planning to finance slightly more than half of the cost of the building…
Tutors International is approved as highest quality private tuition provider by …
Tutors International, a leading provider of full-time private tutors, is delighted to announce that it has been given the highest possible rating by the Good Schools Guide as an 'A' grade quality provider of private tutors. The review of Tutors International, completed after extensive research by the independent guide, speaks very highly of Tutors International and will be featured in the new edition to be published in September. For more…
AB Controls, Inc. Introduces Nested Pipette Tip Robot (Trx) System
(IRVINE, California) June 25, 2010— AB Controls, Inc., the robotic arm integration specialists, introduce the new Trx system that delivers pipette tips to liquid handling devices. The Trx system is compatible with Biomek FX, NX, and Multimek by Bechman Coulter, EP3 by PerkinElmer, and Gemini by Tecan.
In modern life science laboratories, liquid handling devices are a critical component to daily processes. Current liquid handling equipment only performs a…
Ocimum Biosolutions launches the Software as a Service version of its Biotracker …
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, June 24, 2010: Ocimum Biosolutions, a leading provider of Life Sciences Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and genomic solutions, is pleased to announce that it has launched Biotracker™ for Biobanking SaaS, the Software as a Service version of its LIMS for biorepositories.
Biotracker™ Biobanking is a fully scalable, configurable, customizable, complete biobanking solution. Now that Biotracker™ Biobanking is available as a Software as a Service (SaaS),…
Dr Shaker offers sound advice
Developers and users of shaken bioreactors profit from the information and expertise available at shakingtechnology.com.
Forum Shaking Technology started in early 2009 and since then, its web page shakingtechnology.com has attracted both newcomers and experienced researchers from the field of shaking bioreactors. The web site is now well established with visitors from academia and industry.
The cornerstone of this successful concept is undoubtedly “Dr Shaker” who will answer any questions about shaking…
Ocimum Biosolutions to provide BioIT Consulting for Life Sciences R&D industry
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, June 22, 2010: Ocimum Biosolutions, a leading global genomics company, today announced that it would provide BioIT Consulting Services for organizations in life sciences R&D departments. Ocimum’s BioIT Consulting will help streamline and extend business processes through software development, systems integration, custom application services and data analytics for the pharma, biotech, agriculture, diagnostics and food & nutrition industries.
The BioIT Consulting division has been conceptualized as…
Leading private tutor provider receives record numbers of enquiries for full-tim …
Tutors International reports record levels of enquiries for summer tutoring provided by full-time private tutors, but has cautioned parents that the availability of private tutors may be limited by the time of year. The high numbers of enquiries, particularly in America, is thought to be due to a general dissatisfaction with state funded education following harsh budget cuts over the last year. For more information, visit www.tutors-international.com or call +44…
University of Phoenix, Number One Online School in North America
The University of Phoenix is the number one online school in North America and counted among the top ten schools in the world according to the 2010 edition of the Best Worst Online Degree Programs,
In 1976, a Cambridge University educated economist Dr. John Sperling created the University of Phoenix. The professor turned entrepreneur saw what he believed was an opportunity to help adults acquire higher education by offering convenient…
University of South Africa, Number One Online University in Africa
According to the 2010 edition of the Best Worst Online Degree Programs, the University of South Africa is ranked the number one online degree provider among Africa’s 53 nations.
The University of South Africa’s vision is to be Africa’s premier distance learning institution. It would appear, according to the e-book that they have succeeded. The university’s roots go back over 130 years. The Division of External Studies was created…
Distance Learning – The most viable medium for study today
Education has and will always remain the most vital necessity in a world governed by capitalist values. Whether it’s basic, intermediate or higher forms of education, the very importance of it with regards to survivability in a corporate society stands widely recognized and accepted. However increasing population and the subsequent demand to provide education for all has hit a rough patch due to practical reasons. It’s impossible to construct thousands…
Best Worst Online Degree Programs Names University of London #1
The 2010 edition of Best Worst Online Degree Programs has rated the University of London as the number one online university in the world. Dr. Fred DiUlus, Founder and CEO of Global Academy Online and a foremost expert in online education, is the author. For the past eight years, Dr. DiUlus has annually compiled the stats and rated online education based on a five-point ratings model. The…
Gyrus Systems Relocates its Corporate Headquarters
Richmond, VA • June 07, 2010. Gyrus Systems, a leader in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) industry, relocated its corporate headquarter from Richmond, VA to nearby Henrico, VA on June 6, 2010.
“We’re committed to making Gyrus Systems an even better place to work for our employees, while preparing for an important and aggressive growth phase,” said Viren Kapadia, President and CEO of Gyrus Systems. “Also, the move…
International Stem Cell Corporation's Parthenogenetic Stem Cell Patent Approved …
International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB:ISCO) announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted ISCO patent number 7,732,202, the first of several pending patents relating to its development of human parthenogenetic stem cells (hpSC). Human parthenogenetic stem cells are a new type of pluripotent stem cell that allows immune matching to potentially solve critical immune rejection problems, and does not involve the ethical issues that surround…
Parents must not rely on the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS), tuition website w …
The Tutor Pages (thetutorpages.com) today released an interim statement on child protection, warning parents not to rely solely on bureaucratic measures such as the new Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) when safely employing a tutor for their child.
The statement explains that, although parents will be able to check whether a tutor has registered with the VBS voluntarily on a dedicated website, there are serious limitations to relying solely on such…
Copernicus Group IRB Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Research Triangle Park, NC – June 8, 2010 --Copernicus Group IRB (CGIRB) announced that it has received ISO 9001:2008 Certification, affirming that the company's quality management system meets the strict qualifications for the globally accepted ISO standard.
The ISO 9001:2008 standard outlines requirements and provides guidance on good quality management systems for businesses and other organizations. Achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification demonstrates that CGIRB's quality management system consistently provides products and…
PANATecs awarded recertification according to ISO 9001:2008
Tübingen, 8 June 2010
After a recertification audit performed by the German Society for Certification of Managements Systems (DQS GmbH), PANATecs has been awarded recertification. PANATecs convinced the auditors with its actively implemented quality management - coupled to intense customer orientation and service.
PANATecs uses ISO 9001 as an instrument for the control, monitoring and continuous improvement of the quality of its work.
ISO 9001 specifies internationally valid requirements for the…
PMI Announces Dates for October 2010 Short Course
PMI is proud to announce the dates for the October 2010 Short Course. The fall course will be held during the week of October 11th - 15th, with classes on the 12th, 13th, & 14th. The Monday (11th) and Friday (15th) will be reserved for meeting with PMI representatives, testing customer samples, and tours. Registrations are now open for those who are interested in attending. Please…
Reinhardt College Became Reinhardt University on June 1, 2010
Since its founding in 1883, Reinhardt has changed names to reflect its mission and offerings. On June 1, 2010, Reinhardt will again take on a new name – Reinhardt University. The transition was inevitable because of the institution’s growth in degree offerings, expanded program locations and enhanced learning facilities.
“The change of name to Reinhardt University accurately reflects the comprehensive institution of learning that Reinhardt has become,” said Dr. J.…
Educaedu introduces an online tool for finding courses and programs in higher ed …
The internet is an amazing tool that has become increasingly important in the lives of Americans. According to the US Census Bureau and Nielsen Online, 90 % of the U.S. population uses the internet, which is around 227 million people. The internet has become vitally useful for information research and it is utilized daily by both students and professionals. Educaedu is the leading online global educational directory, with…
UNH Executive MBA Program Selects Historic Portsmouth for Fall 2010
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire's premier MBA program for seasoned professionals, the Executive MBA offered by the Whittemore School of Business and Economics, has chosen historic downtown Portsmouth for its location beginning this fall.
The only Executive MBA program north of Boston, UNH's program is targeted to mid- to senior-level professionals with multiple years of work experience who are looking for a top-level business degree and to expand…
Enter The Nano Age - New Website Explains Why the Science & Technology of the Ve …
Officially launched on the 29th of December, 2009, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the visionary lecture that began an entire field of research and development, "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom," TheNanoAge.com attempts to explain the basics of nanotechnology to a general audience while alluding to its potential to be used for either good or evil.
The next big thing is going to be very, very small. Nanotechnology…
E-Learning platform ‘Odijoo’ becomes SCORM Compliant
Odijoo announced today that its free Social Learning platform and Rapid Course Management System is now SCORM-Compliant.
SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) is a global standard for packaging eLearning content. SCORM’s integration with Odijoo will now allow teachers, trainers, consultants and others, to import their previously authored online courseware and begin teaching or selling it to learners at no cost.
Since launching in October of 2009, Odijoo has become…
Substantial increase of EU Research Grants – SusChem organizes FP7-info-day 2010 …
The EU research & development programme started off in 2007 with a yearly budget of € 6 billion. From 2010 this budget will drastically increase to over € 10 billion per year until 2013. The SusChem-info-day for this year is on 4th June in Brussels.
In 2010 several hundreds of millions of Euros will be available for funding innovative projects in the chemical industry. In fact, this year the EC will…
Independence University to Launch Alumni Association
Salt Lake City, UT, June 02, 2010 – In a move to provide continued service to its graduates, Independence University will soon launch an alumni association.
Seeking active involvement of its students in the formation of the alumni association, the university is soliciting feedback on the students’ expectations from such an organization. For this purpose, Independence University has introduced a new “Alumni” section on the Student/Faculty page of their website.
The Alumni…
200 Nations, One Education: ESE Foundation Donates 5M Euros in International Sch …
The international business school European School of Economics (ESE), along with the European School of Economics Foundation (ESEF), are looking for exceptional international students to be awarded scholarship grants and access to the International Undergraduate Courses offered by the European School of Economics at the ESE Centers in New York, London, Milan, Rome, Florence and Madrid.
The European School of Economics Foundation donated 5 million Euros in scholarship grants allocated to…
Relaunched Thieme E-Book Library Enhances the User Experience
New York/Stuttgart – Thieme today announced the relaunch of the Thieme E-Book Library, one of the leading online destinations for learning, review and research in medicine and the life sciences. This continuously expanding resource contains books on anatomy, the clinical sciences, radiology and the basic sciences. This updated version of the Thieme E-Book Library contains additional titles, as well as many new features.
"Due to the increasing popularity and use…
AMSA and Thieme Announce Student-Focused Partnership
New York/Stuttgart – Thieme, one of the world’s leading scientific, medical and academic publishers, announced today that it is partnering with the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) to offer the physicians of tomorrow the tools and support they need to succeed in medical school.
The Thieme-run premiums available exclusively to AMSA's pre-med members for renewing their student memberships in 2010 include the choice between a complimentary copy of Thieme's “Atlas…
Journal of nanotechnology started as funding project
The Beilstein-Institut, a non-profit foundation, launches a scientific journal in the area of nanotechnology and nanoscience. The “Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology” is an Open Access Journal, which is globally available and publishes the latest research results and reviews. Publishing in this Journal is offered without any fees for authors and readers.
The call for papers starts on June 1, 2010. All scientists working in the area of nanotechnology are invited…
Italian Language Summer Courses 2010
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is located in four of the most beautiful Italian towns: Florence, Rome, Milan and Siena. Teachers and staff are professional and long experienced, the organization well geared to meet all the needs and expectations of students of any nationality.
Therefore, the Leonardo schools are recognized among the most prestigious in Italy. They offer not only group or individual language courses at any level, but also courses of…
A Cost Effective Archiving Solution for Libraries and Publishers Around the Glob …
New York/Stuttgart - Thieme Publishing Group has joined CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe), a community-governed, non-profit joint venture between the world's leading scholarly publishers and research libraries. These organizations are working together to guarantee the permanent survival of academic digital content beyond the twenty-first century. Additional participants in this continuously growing international project include Stanford University, the Royal Society, Elsevier, and the University of Hong…
Ocimum Biosolutions develops Sulfolobus solfataricus microarrays for SulfoSYS
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, May 31, 2010: Ocimum Biosolutions, a leading global integrated genomics company, proudly announces its association with the SulfoSYS project (sulfosys.com).
In a project coordinated by Prof. John van der Oost, Ocimum Biosolutions constructed the genome microarray for Sulfolobus solfataricus – the archaeal model organism of choice for a systems biology approach to study the evolution and characteristics of central cellular functions in living cells.
Prof.…
The Tenth Winner of the Thieme-IUPAC Prize
New York/Stuttgart – Thieme Publishing Group is pleased to announce that Professor Phil S. Baran of the Scripps Research Institute in California has won the Thieme-IUPAC Prize 2010. Presented every two years, this award is given to a scientist under the age of 40 whose research has had a major impact on the field of synthetic organic chemistry. The Thieme-IUPAC Prize is jointly administered by Thieme Chemistry and the International…
Process Development expertise positions Onyx Scientific as the preferred chemist …
Onyx Scientific Ltd, the premier provider of outsourcing chemistry services, credits its problem-solving Process Development expertise and custom organic synthesis capability for its growing reputation as the preferred chemistry services provider within the custom synthesis market.
A research-driven and customer-focused company, Onyx Scientific provide pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a broad and integrated portfolio of contract chemistry services throughout the drug discovery and development process, services that include: Process Development, Custom Synthesis,…
PANATecs GmbH appoints Rainer Baule, Chairman of the Board of Fresenius Kabi AG, …
Tübingen, 27 April 2010
Prof. Peter Ruppersberg is leaving the Advisory Board of PANATecs GmbH on 27 April 2010 at his own wish. His successor is Rainer Baule, Member of the Board of Fresenius SE and Chairman of the Board of Fresenius Kabi AG.
Prof. Peter Ruppersberg has resigned his position as Member of the Advisory Board of the firm of PANATecs, as his business activities have shifted to Switzerland. He has…
Nagoya University Offers Cost-Competitive Degree Options
Triangle Office of Nagoya University Offers Cost-Competitive Degree Programs Taught in English
Seeks Out Top Young Minds at Triangle Animazement Convention
RTP, N.C. (May 25, 2010)—Nagoya University, home to four Nobel Prize-winning professors in physics and chemistry (www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/), is reaching out to Triangle-area high school students and undergraduates interested in the science and technology fields through participation in Animazement 13, Raleigh, North Carolina's premier anime convention (www.animazement.org).
Foreign-student tuition at…
McKinney Second Grader Takes Home First Prize With a Perfect Score In National M …
Adith Srinivasan is just eight years old and in the second grade, but his math skills put him well ahead of other students nearly two grade levels above him. At this year’s National Noetic Learning Math Contest, Adith received a perfect score and received first place out of the more than 750 students who competed.
“Adith is a very gifted child, it is wonderful to see his advanced math skills improve…
Camson Biotech rides on rising demand for hybrid seeds, bio-fertilizers and bioc …
Camson Biotechnologies Limited, one of India’s fastest growing IPR-driven agricultural biotechnology companies posted a record 814% growth in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2010 on the back of rising demand for zero-residue biocides and Camson’s unique hybrid seeds. The company declared a total income of Rs 18.97 crores for the quarter ended, rising 171% YoY from Rs 6.99 crores in the corresponding period last year.
Camson’s introduction of the…
Inaugural Suitcase Party Benefits Spread the Word Nevada Literacy Programs
Las Vegas, NV (May 18, 2010) – More than 200 guests turned out for the First Annual Suitcase Party, which benefited Spread the Word Nevada’s children’s literacy programs, a non-profit organization based in Henderson, which serves underprivileged children through out Southern Nevada. Proceeds raised will be used to continue literacy services in the twenty elementary schools within the Clark County School District, which have been adopted by the organization. Once…
Ocimum Biosolutions launches mass spectrometry services in India
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, May 19, 2010: Ocimum Biosolutions today announced the launch of its mass spectrometry services using MALDI-TOF (Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation-time of flight) system in India. MALDI-TOF system not only provides reliable mass information with higher sensitivity and throughput, but also reduces the need for individual assay optimization for molecular identification and characterization.
The most important benefit that MALDI-TOF system offers is that it allows extremely small amount of…
Boston Health Sciences Graduate School Faculty Export Their Expertise
While the MGH Institute of Health Professions holds classes throughout the year, Commencement season is often the time when faculty members have a chance to export their expertise to new audiences.
Below is just a sampling of what some of the Boston health sciences graduate school's faculty are doing this month before they return to campus and use their knowledge to provide the highest level of education to the more than…
Tutors International announces collaboration with education consultant Dee Franc …
Tutors International announces a formal collaboration with education consultant Dee Francken, a specialist in the standards required for the 4+, 7+, 11+ and 13+ entry levels to selective schools in England and popular public speaker on education. Tutors International is working with Dee in order to provide specialist advice on exam entry requirements and transitioning into British education following schooling abroad. For more information, visit www.tutors-international.com or call +44 (0)…
AB Controls, Inc. Announces New Fully Automated Robotic Titration (Tix) System
(IRVINE, California) May 3, 2010— AB Controls, Inc., the premier provider of laboratory automation solutions announces that the new Tix system will offer a fully automated robotic system for conducting Karl Fischer moisture assay. The Tix system is validated for use in lyophilization cycle development, tech transfer between various manufacturing sites, and manufacturing discrepancy investigations.
Conventional Karl Fischer titration is not considered a “high throughput” assay and current Karl Fisher…
