Spotlight on Global Cinema Academy Unveils List of International Feature Films Eligible for the Upcoming Oscars The Academy Awards are more than Hollywood’s annual celebration — they are a global stage where diverse voices converge. The International Feature Film category has become a powerful lens into the world’s cultural, political, and artistic landscapes. It isContinue reading “Global Cinema Shines at the Oscars: Eligible Films”
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The Hague System: Simplifying Global Design Protection
100 Years of Design Excellence: A Look at the WIPO Hague System The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of streamlining global design protection. Established by treaty in The Hague in 1925, the system has evolved from a smallContinue reading “The Hague System: Simplifying Global Design Protection”
Influential Figures Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors
UNESCO Welcomes Four New Goodwill Ambassadors On October 28, 2025, UNESCO announced that Audrey Azoulay appointed four distinguished international personalities as new Goodwill Ambassadors, tasked with advancing UNESCO’s mission in education, culture, heritage, and innovation. Meet the Appointees Why This Matters In Azoulay’s words: “These individuals embody the diversity of talents and backgrounds that enrichContinue reading “Influential Figures Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors”
The Future of Urban Living: People-Centered Smart Cities 2025
World Cities Day 2025: Building People-Centred Smart Cities Every year on October 31, people around the world celebrate World Cities Day. This observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 (Resolution A/RES/68/239). World Cities Day marks the conclusion of Urban October, a month dedicated to raising awareness about sustainable urban development andContinue reading “The Future of Urban Living: People-Centered Smart Cities 2025”
Oxford: Top University for 10 Consecutive Years
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: Oxford has been named the best university in the world for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. London, October 9, 2025 — Oxford University has maintained its position as the world’s top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017. It marks the most extended periodContinue reading “Oxford: Top University for 10 Consecutive Years”
U.S. News Releases Best Colleges Rankings 2026
U.S. News Announces 2026 Best U.S. Colleges Rankings. WASHINGTON, September 24, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, a global authority on education rankings, announced the 2026 Best Colleges rankings today. The national and regional rankings serve as a guide for prospective students and their families by evaluating nearly 1,700 colleges and universities based onContinue reading “U.S. News Releases Best Colleges Rankings 2026”
UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education
UNESCO convenes global leaders during Digital Learning Week 2025 to design inclusive and human-centered futures for AI in education. Paris, France, September 15, 2025 — UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025, which took place last week in Paris, examined the impact of artificial intelligence on education and its implications for learners, educators, and education systems aroundContinue reading “UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education”
WIPO Awards 2025: Recognizing Global Innovators in Intellectual Property
Geneva, Switzerland, July 24, 2025 — This year, ten small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and university spinoffs have won the WIPO Global Awards. Their innovative products include antibody therapeutics, sign-to-speech gloves, next-generation memory chips, and sustainable protein fermentation. These breakthroughs demonstrate the transformative power of intellectual property (IP) in enhancing lives, advancing technology, andContinue reading “WIPO Awards 2025: Recognizing Global Innovators in Intellectual Property”
UNESCO Director General Responds to US Withdrawal
Paris, July 22, 2025 — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal of the United States from UNESCO: “I deeply regret President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from UNESCO once again—a decision that will take effect at the end of December 2026. “This choice contradicts theContinue reading “UNESCO Director General Responds to US Withdrawal”
Explore the Best Cities for Students in 2026
QS has announced the Best Student Cities Ranking for 2026. LONDON, July 15, 2025 — Seoul has been named the world’s best study destination, according to the QS Best Student Cities Ranking, ending London’s six-year reign at the top. Seoul has moved up two spots, reflecting its strong international appeal and an outstanding selection ofContinue reading “Explore the Best Cities for Students in 2026”
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