Press Releases by Category Science & Education
Griffith College Ireland: Centre of the Best Post Graduate Courses
Friday, 29th June 2012
Griffith College is considered as one of the top most colleges in Ireland that attracts thousands of students for post graduate studies. The college is known for offering a wide range of professional post graduate courses that help students to grab better career opportunities in renowned international companies. Griffith College is a well-reputed college that enrol national as well as international students to complete their Masters degree…
Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication announces admissions ~For academic year …
New Delhi, 27th June, 2012: Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, one of the top media institutes in India invites application for PG Diploma in various professional programs for the academic year: 2012-2013. A range of merit scholarships are also available for the programs. The details of Post Graduate Diploma programs are as follows-
• Advertising & Marketing Communication
• Corporate Communication / PR & Event Management
• TV & Radio Production
• Social Media & Web…
New Audio Program Helps Parents and Teachers of Kids with Asperger Syndrome
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 28, 2012) Asperger Strength: How to Best Help Kids with Asperger Syndrome to Thrive, a new audio program by Melisa Genaux, M.Ed. and Kathie Keeler, L.C.S.W., presents a wide range of research-based strategies and proven methods to help children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to succeed at home and at school. The content is specifically designed for parents, teachers, counselors, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists. Presented…
GEF Institute Seeks K-12 and Higher Education Partners in Sustainability
June 26, 2012 – To further its mission to make quality, online sustainability education and training available to students, educators and administrators, GEF Institute has announced its Sustainability Partner Program. Sustainability Partners are those K-12 and higher education institutions interested in providing their stakeholders an opportunity to integrate sustainability in context with existing curriculum, career interests, or academic area. The partner program also provides the backbone for ongoing training and…
Innovative feature for professional searches
Unique on STN – Numeric Property Search Feature in the Derwent World Patents Index
FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for information Infrastructure has developed a unique numeric property search feature for 55 physical and chemical properties/enhanced search precision and a larger bandwidth of relevant hits
Karlsruhe, Germany – June, 2012 —FIZ Karlsruhe has developed an innovative search function that adds significant value to Thomson Reuters’s renowned patent database Derwent World Patents Index…
There is Not Enough Competition for University Places, says Tutors International
In response to the recent BBC article, by Hannah Richardson[1], Education Consultant Adam Caller has announced his full support of Michael Gove’s proposal that elite universities should be given a key role alongside exam boards in setting and approving A-levels.
Chairman of the Independent Schools Association, John Wood, urged the government to re-consider its decision to ask universities to drive the setting of exam syllabuses, stating that it should not be…
Apeejay Stya University invites application for B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Apeejay Stya University invites application for B.Tech in Civil Engineering
New Delhi, 26 June, 2012: Apeejay Stya University, India's 1st Liberal Arts and invites application for Civil Engineering course for the year 2012-2013. The course will be offered in the School of Engineering & Technology. A range of merit scholarship is available for the programme. There is also a provision for need based financial aid available to deserving students.
The…
Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication announces admissions
~For academic year 2012-2013~
New Delhi, 27th June, 2012: Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, one of the top media institutes in India invites application for PG Diploma in various professional programs for the academic year: 2012-2013. A range of merit scholarships are also available for the programs. The details of Post Graduate Diploma programs are as follows-
• Advertising & Marketing Communication
• Corporate Communication / PR & Event Management
• TV & Radio Production
• Social…
Dictionary of Globalisation: A Guide to Global Village Culture
A new Dictionary of Globalisation (in German) provides both basic terminology and in-depth background information on the phenomenon of globalisation. As part of a Translational Research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, global interconnections and interdependent processes have been identified and made available for use by experts and the public – with resounding success: the book already reached seventh place on the most prominent German-language non-fiction bestseller list…
G-Cube wins SIIA CODiE Award 2012 for “Best Corporate Learning/ Workforce Develo …
G-Cube announced that it has won the CODiE Award 2012 in “Best Corporate Learning/ Workforce Development Solution” category. The annual CODiE Awards are presented by Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) to recognize and honor leading achievements in the software & IT industry.
G-Cube has been conferred this award for designing an e-Learning based Employee Induction Course for new recruits of DBS Bank’s India Operations.
The course is based…
LINQ 2012 Conference: First Programme and Keynote Speakers Announced
The 1st European Conference "Learning Innovations and Quality" has released its preliminary programme! The programme for the conference in Brussels on the 23rd of October announces the schedule for the event as well as the contributions of some of the most prominent participants. Keynote speakers at LINQ 2012 include policy officers from the Directorate General of Education and Culture for the European Commission: Godelieve van den Brande, policy officer in…
The Art Of The Supermarket Bouquet
WHAT:The high cost of designer flowers may lead many to settle for less than spectacular displays, but don’t be fooled; amazing arrangements can be created without a steep price tag. On Monday July 16th, 2012 from 6:00PM-8:00PM, students at the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) will learn to craft beautiful, high quality floral displays for the price of a supermarket bouquet!
In the BCAE’s brand new class, The Art…
Independence University Offers CoARC-Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Salt Lake City, UT— Jun 20, 2012 — In a development that’s likely to have a positive impact on enrollments, Independence University’s Associate’s of Science in Respiratory Therapy has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
CoARC is recognized as one of the leading accrediting bodies for respiratory care programs at the Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s levels, with admission to serve the public by promoting high-quality professional…
Stevens-Henager College Now Offers Master’s Program in Healthcare Informatics
Salt Lake City, UT— Jun 20, 2012 — Because of the immense employment potential of the healthcare sector, Stevens-Henager College has added yet another degree program to its already burgeoning offerings in the field.
The college has introduced a graduate degree in the exciting healthcare informatics discipline. The Master’s of Science in Healthcare Informatics program at Stevens-Henager is designed to address the growing need for professionals who are trained in…
Stevens-Henager College Rolls Out Business Management and Accounting Program wit …
Salt Lake City, UT— Jun 20, 2012 — The retail world presents exciting career opportunities for individuals with strong sales and interpersonal skills. Retail managers are responsible for running various types of stores in an efficient manner to meet their employer’s sales targets.
Candidates interested in this profession can acquire the skills needed at Stevens-Henager College, now that the school has rolled out its Associate’s of Applied Science in Business Management…
LCCC Offers High-Demand Industry Training through Grant
Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is a member in a consortium of 14 community colleges that are offering key training for high-demand industry sectors throughout the state. Through a $20 million statewide Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) grant, a system of state-wide standardized core competencies are being developed to prepare participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. The program utilizes stackable non-credit certifications to build the…
Career Step Partners with Augusta State University to Train Active Duty Military …
PROVO, Utah—Career Step, an online school providing professional career education, has partnered with the Augusta State University Division of Professional and Continuing Education to help active duty military service members interested in using their tuition assistance (TA) benefits. This partnership gives military service members using TA benefits the opportunity to train online for a number of growing career fields in the healthcare, technology, and administrative services industries.
“We’re very excited…
Notre Dame College Announces Online Graduate Certificate to MA in Security Polic …
Graduate Certificates Provide Credential for Career Advancement in Just Two Semesters; Students that Complete Program Get a Jump Start on NDC’s Master of Arts Degree in Security Policy Studies
South Euclid, Ohio, June 19, 2012 - Notre Dame College (NDC) announced today that it is offering an online Graduate Certificate to Master of Arts (MA) Degree program in Security Policy Studies. Students who successfully complete one of the College’s four…
Johns Hopkins University and Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute sign Memorandum …
The Johns Hopkins University (JHU), America’s first research university, in Baltimore, Md., USA, and the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI, a mobile and information technology development leader based in Berlin, Germany, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly research the innovative medical applications of integrated optical sensors: small, highly sensitive devices with disease-recognition capabilities.
Under the terms of this agreement — signed on June 19 at the 2012 BIO International…
Leading contract manufacturer Penn Pharma in UK has chosen GEA Pharma Systems as …
GEA Pharma Systems has secured a high value order for processing equipment with Penn Pharma based in Tredegar in South Wales. The new equipment will significantly increase the pharmaceutical contract manufacturer’s production capacity and allow it to provide a single source for high containment development and manufacture of highly potent drugs for its international customers.
Penn Pharma believes that the new production plant will give it a leading position…
Dr. Leigh-Davis Plans a Video Short on Why the Socratic Method Doesn’t Work
Only weeks after blasting the current university teaching methods, and also, for the sixth year in a row, successfully predicting the NBA Finals teams, Dr. Leigh-Davis is besieged by educators challenging her teaching criticisms.
Leaving a viewing party for the NBA Finals, Dr. Leigh-Davis announced, “The only other time I have had so many people contact me with such strong opinions, is when I spoke on immigration.” After complaining last week…
Distance Learning- an Easy Route to Reach Success at Best
Distance learning is fast becoming a popular alternative to studying on campus, with both mature and younger students choosing to study through an online university.
The main advantages of online study are that a student can maintain a full time career, or care for their family, as well complete their degree or masters in their spare time.
Choosing a reputable online university is easy, as RDI partner with several UK universities -…
New Products to Advance Research on Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
STEMCELL Technologies Inc. to Launch TeSR-E8 - a Novel Medium for Human Embryonic and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells - and New STEMdiff Kits for Differentiation of these cell types
STEMCELL Technologies Inc. (STEMCELL) announced today its plans to release a series of new products to advance research and translational applications for human pluripotent stem cells.
These novel products, which will be launched at the International Society for Stem Cell Research 2012 Conference…
Home Schooling Invades Higher Education
Higher education is changing at a rapid rate. So rapid, in fact, is the change coming, professors from some of the most respected colleges in the world are touting free education online. The opportunity for free learning and college degree preparation on a global scale today is expanding at an unprecedented rate
According to Dr. Fred DiUlus, an early pioneer in online higher education and the father of online college…
Courses of Italian Language and Culture: Italy Today
Italia Oggi (Italy Today) is an Italian language and culture course constructed for anyone who, during their stay in Italy, wishes to be totally immersed in our country's culture, learning its language and, at the same time, getting in touch with some aspects of Italian society and its traditions. A particular focus is made on the many important changes that have been taking place since the 2nd World War.
Through this…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Accepting Registrants for FIRS …
Kings Park, New York — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) has announced that registration is now open for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Summer Day Camp, which is being held in cooperation with Dowling College. The camp will run from July 23 to July 27 at Dowling College, located at 150 Idle Hour Boulevard in Oakdale. This summer camp is designed for…
Increasing the Potential for Yeast Strains in Biotech Manufacturing
ORGANOBALANCE to present its latest research findings at ACHEMA 2012
Berlin, 13 June 2012 – At this year's ACHEMA (Frankfurt,18 to 22 June), the Berlin-based biotech company ORGANOBALANCE GmbH will present its most recent findings on the potential uses of yeast strains in the biotechnological production of fine chemicals and new ingredients for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foods or feedstuffs (metabolic engineering of yeasts).
In his talk, The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as platform organism…
1001 Things to Love About Military Life: New Webinar from SalutetoSpouses.com an …
Webinar to be held on June 21, author and military spouse writer Tara Crooks will talk frankly about her experiences being married to the military
Buffalo, NY, June 12, 2012 - SalutetoSpouses.com and ArmyWifeNetwork.com today announced a new webinar featuring well-known author and military spouse Tara Crooks. The webinar, titled “1001 Things to Love About Military Life,” will be held on June 21 at 12 p.m. EDT and will explore the…
The Winning Results from the June 2012 Electronics Engineering Showcase at RCC I …
On Friday June 8, 2012, the graduating class of Electronics Engineering Technology at the School of Engineering Technology & Computing at RCC Institute of Technology (SETC) had an impressive project showcase that was presented to both faculty and a panel of industry judges.
The student showcase included a series of robots, imaginative creations such as HydroGraphixTM, Stove Monitoring System and Smart fountain just to name a few. These presentations were reviewed…
Admission Notice - 9-month P.G. Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Pate …
Global Institute of Intellectual Property (GIIP), a training institute co-headquartered in New Delhi, India and San Jose, USA, has been set up by a team of successful entrepreneurs, IP Attorneys, patent agents and IP practitioners. GIIP offers diploma, executive and corporate programs to develop professional skills in the field of Intellectual Property services, particularly International Patents and Procedures and enable them to serve global customers.
GIIP has put together highly…
UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner and the Kenyan and Abu Dhabi Environment A …
Vienna/Nairobi/Abu Dhabi. Vienna-based eLearning firm common sense celebrated the winning of two prestigious awards for its GSM-based mobile learning projects with its project partners in Kenya and Abu Dhabi and discussed future developments.
After winning both the German eLearning Award and the European eLearning Award EureleA in early 2012, common sense met its project partners in Nairobi, Kenya and Abu Dhabi, UAE, to celebrate the achievements and to discuss future project…
Open the door - A locksmith guide for everyone as eBook
The new eBook Open the door is a work about Locks and how to open them. This book was originally written German by an Austrian handcraft master, but has been translated flawlessly into English, and the printversion contains 360 pages of very informative content. Most of the methods described by the Author can be immediately put to use by locksmith round the world. A big section of the work is…
Apeejay Stya University announces Dr. Stya Paul Memorial Scholarship 2012
Ø Last Date of Application: 15th July 2012 and applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee on various parameters.
Ø Students aspiring to pursue higher education may bag a chance to secure lucrative scholarship for studying in famous Apeejay Stya University (ASU)
New Delhi, 08 June 2012: Apeejay Stya University, India’s 1st Liberal Arts and Meta University in remembrance of the great visionary, philanthropist and freedom-fighter Dr. Stya Paul…
Protochips to Lead Poseidon™ Seminar at Duke University
Protochips (protochips.com), a company specializing in revolutionary products for in situ electron microscopy, today announced a seminar to be held on June 20, 2012 at Duke University’s Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility titled: Imaging Wet Specimens In Situ Using Electron Microscopy with guest speaker Dr. Deborah Kelly of Virginia Tech's Carilion Research Institute. This seminar is open to participants worldwide regardless of affiliation.
With the development of liquid holders for TEM,…
Calculus arranges scholarship test for 5 German Universities for Indian students
The students of class XII as well as first year bachelor students are eligible for appearing the test. The entrance exam will comprise of Mathematics and English questions. After the written exam, there will be an interactive session where queries related to bachelor of engineering & BBA programs of 5 leading German state universities will be counseled by the officials. Interviews will be held on the same day, post lunch…
Learning House Announces Fourth Annual Connect Conference
Connect Conference Brings Educators Together to Discuss Trends, Tactics and Technologies to Take Online Degree Programs to the Next Level
Louisville, KY, June 06, 2012 - The Learning House, Inc. announced today that it will host its fourth annual Connect conference on July 10 and 11, 2012, in Louisville, Ky. Learning House is an online education solutions partner that helps colleges and universities develop and grow high-quality online degree programs and…
University of Westminster - Towards realizing your dreams
As the world becomes a global village and there is an increasing emphasis on global education, a certified degree from a reputed and recognized international university helps students enhance their credentials and go in the direction of their dreams. There are various universities and educational institutes that work towards offering quality and global education to students. The educational institute of repute and recognition, University of Westminster endeavors to offer excellent…
Placement Begins at Indore Management Institute for MBA, BBA 2010-12 Batch
MBA, BBA, and other management graduate students are in great demand in job market these days. All organizations, no matter what their domain is, are keen to hire MBA, BBA or management graduates preferably. Even the IT, Engineering, and medical companies are filling most of the vacancies with management graduate manpower. The reasons are said to be their understanding and skills to manage business. Certainly a good job was the…
Distance Education to be INR 87 Billion Market in India by FY 2016
The distance education market has been growing in India at a rapid pace for the past few years on back of e- learning, mobile learning, and foreign players’ active participation. A new research report by RNCOS estimates that the distance education market in India will register a healthy CAGR during 2011-12 to 2015-16 to reach the size of INR 87 Billion. The strong government initiatives increasing the enrolments in higher…
National Life Group Honors Four Outstanding Educators
Financial Services Company Announces Its LifeChangers of the Year
Montpelier, Vermont – Educators in California, Florida, Texas and Oklahoma have been named LifeChangers of the Year under a new program by National Life Group that recognizes outstanding educators, administrators and school district employees who work in k-12 schools across the country.
“These four educators inspire us all,” said Mehran Assadi, CEO of National Life Group. “They make a positive difference…
Total Education Solutions Opens Family Friendly Clinic, Serving Children with Au …
Sacramento, CA, June 4, 2012—Special education service provider Total Education Solutions (TES) is excited to announce the opening of its newest clinic, catering to the greater Sacramento region. The new location offers therapeutic and educational services for children of all ages and abilities, focusing extensively on individuals with Autism and/or other special needs. TES’ clinic, the company’s fourth in the state, provides resources and support while building relationships…
Hunsberger Hire Forges New Direction for Nassau County Cooperative Extension
Former University of Maryland Professor Joins Jericho Staff After East End L.I. Vegetable Research
JERICHO, NY ─ Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County has selected Laura K. Hunsberger to lead the Nassau County Cooperative Extension as its next Executive Director. Hunsberger joined Cornell in 2010 as a plant pathology research support specialist, following almost a decade of extension leadership on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore, an area well known for…
Connectome: Uniting People and Machines to Map the Mind
On Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Kavli Prize recipient Winfried Denk and long-time collaborator Sebastian Seung will discuss their groundbreaking, Internet- and game-based German-U.S. effort to map the connectome. The panel discussion will take place at the German Center for Research and Innovation New York. Follow the discussion live on Twitter @gcri_ny (hashtag #connectome).
According to a doctrine known as connectionism, the properties of the human mind, from memories to mental disorders,…
Social Tech Gets Academic: GoingOn Brings Modern Social Modalities to Higher Ed …
GoingOn’s Expanded Network Provides Colleges & Universities With an Innovative Platform For Building a Modern, Connected Campus
San Francisco, CA, May 31, 2012 - GoingOn Networks, Inc. today announced the latest release of the GO Platform, a modern, socially powered campus communications and collaboration environment that allows faculty, students and administrators to more effectively connect, converse and engage across all aspects of their academic life experience. With this release,…
European Master of Educational Management – new program in Germany!
Unna, June 1, 2012 - A consortium of four European Universities is launching an international Joint Master Degree Program in Germany.
Educational Institutions around the world are facing similar challenges: the pressure to expand student numbers, to reduce costs, to enhance research and to strengthen accountability to their stakeholders such as governments and students. In addition, the application of innovative pedagogical concepts, new technologies, increasing diversity and internationalization as…
Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Career Webinar: How to Research Industrie …
Webinar attendees will learn how to find the career and company that are the best match for them
Buffalo, NY, May 31, 2012 - Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today a new session in its ongoing free career training webinar series. Titled “How to Research Companies and Industries,” the free webinar is available to job seekers, prospective students and current Bryant & Stratton College Online students. This session will take…
Dr. Scott Siler to Discuss DILIsym Model in Rosa’s World-Wide Webinar Series, “I …
Dr. Siler, will present “The DILIsym™ model and its application to hepatotoxicity testing in drug development” Webinar June 19, 2012
Rosa & Co. LLC today announced that Dr. Scott Siler, DILI-sim Consultant, will present a webinar “The DILIsym model and its application to hepatotoxicity testing in drug development” on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT as part of Rosa’s ongoing monthly public webinar series. The purpose of…
SRC Solutions Announces Reporting Gateway
May 31, 2012, Dunmore, Pa. – SRC Solutions, the global leader in online registration, has announced the release of its new application, Reporting Gateway. This tool is a highly functional, web-based solution for generating standard and ad hoc data reports.
Built with the latest configurable analysis features in mind, Reporting Gateway allows a wide range of technical users to quickly design, create and deploy sophisticated business intelligence reports.
Reporting…
Rosa to Present Beta Cell Mass Research at 2012 ADA Annual Meeting
Modeling analysis enables development of clinical markers for beta cell mass.
Rosa & Co. LLC, a drug development advisory firm with expertise in drug-disease modeling and simulation, today announced that the results from a recent research project will be presented at the 2012 American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA on June 10, 2012. Dr. Rebecca Baillie will be presenting a poster entitled "Non-invasive prediction of beta cell mass in…
Pilani Rajasthan BBVP - Birla Balika Vidyapeeth Girls March to Glory with CBSE C …
For the seven decade old school founded by the doyen of Indian industry Late Padma Vibhushan Shri G D Birla, present Principal Dr (Mrs) M Kasturi with pride says “The Finest Inheritance we give a Girl Child – Wings to Fly.”
For the last 53 years, the one constant in the 26 January Republic Day Parade at RajPath Delhi has been the NCC girls’ Pilani band from Birla Balika Vidyapeeth and…
