– The initiative will unite global industry experts to create adaptive strategies for rapidly evolving sectors such as AI, healthcare, and digital finance. – This platform will test innovative solutions and provide practical tools to help governments craft forward-thinking regulations suited for a fast-changing world. Geneva, Switzerland, August 10, 2025 – The World Economic ForumContinue reading “World Economic Forum Launches GRIP for Future-Ready Regulations”
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2025 Fortune Global 500: Top Companies Revealed
FORTUNE has announced the 2025 FORTUNE GLOBAL 500 list. – Walmart has retained its position as the number one retailer for the twelfth consecutive year. – The United States continues to lead over Greater China in terms of the number of companies represented. – A record 33 women are serving as CEOs of Fortune GlobalContinue reading “2025 Fortune Global 500: Top Companies Revealed”
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”
Apply Now: Sustainable Governance Course for University Leaders
Call for applications for the third cohort of the course ‘Sustainable University Leadership and Governance: Advancing the 2030 Agenda’. This initiative targets university Vice-Chancellors and governance teams to drive strategic change for sustainability. Paris, France, June 10, 2025 — In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, the UNESCO International Institute for Higher EducationContinue reading “Apply Now: Sustainable Governance Course for University Leaders”
AI in Education: UNESCO’s Vision for 2025
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has declared that UNESCO has dedicated International Education Day 2025 (Friday, January 24) to exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. She has called upon the Member States of UNESCO to prioritize investments in training for educators and students regarding the responsible application of this technology inContinue reading “AI in Education: UNESCO’s Vision for 2025”
Rice University Expands to India: A New Chapter in Global Education
Houston, Texas, November 18, 2024 — Rice University, a global leader in research and innovation, is enhancing its international presence by launching Rice Global India. This strategic initiative highlights the university’s commitment to promoting global collaboration and supporting India’s rapidly growing education and technology sectors. Rice University, established in 1912, is located in Houston, Texas,Continue reading “Rice University Expands to India: A New Chapter in Global Education”
Johns Hopkins Delegation in New Delhi
New Delhi, India, November 17, 2024 — Union Minister for Education, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, met today with a high-level delegation led by Mr. Ronald J. Daniels, President of Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The delegation also included officials from the Gupta Klinsky India Institute (GKII), an internal unit of JHU focused onContinue reading “Johns Hopkins Delegation in New Delhi”
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