BRISBANE, Australia, May 10 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * 'Quick and brave' decisions needed to meet Olympic deadline, QUT forum told Queenslanders must learn to 'walk and chew gum', finding new ways to fast-track the building of major infrastructure, and support trade skills development, as the world looks to invest in its newest Olympic city, the QUT Business Leaders' Forum has heard. A leader in the Australian construction industry, Josephine  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Mother's Day, Senator Murray, King County Executive Braddock, Moms and Local Parents Slam Trump's "Baby" Tax, Painful Unnecessary Price Hikes for Families Washington Post : Trump's tariffs hit baby industry hard, threatening parents with price hikes, shortages Axios : "Baby tax": Trump tariffs send baby gear prices soaring B-ROLL AND PHOTOS HERE Seattle, WA -- Today, ahead of Mother's more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 10 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University signs agreement with Autodesk to provide students with industry-leading 'Design and Make' software * University collaboration will offer students and staff access to Autodesk's full suite of industry-grade software * Aston University is the first to collaborate with Autodesk, Adobe and Design Factory Birmingham to create an integrated design and innovation network for students * Partnership wil more PR

LONDON, England, May 10 -- The British Cabinet Office issued the following news: * * * DHSC appoints business leaders to manage strategic suppliers Four experienced executive business leaders have been appointed to strengthen partnerships with strategic suppliers to health. The 4 Health Crown Representatives will support the implementation of a new National Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM) programme, with 15 strategic suppliers. The National SSRM programme is a joint undert more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, May 11 (TNSrep) -- The Economic and Social Research Institute issued the following working paper on May 1, 2025, by Selina McCoy and Iulia Siedschlag entitled "Digital Skills and the Impact of Digital Technologies in Secondary Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence." Here are excerpts: * * * Digital literacy is one of the most important factors driving the digital transformation taking place worldwide within the economy and the wider society. The availability of digi more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, May 11 (TNSrep) -- The Economic and Social Research Institute issued the following report on March 19, 2025, by Selina McCoy, Keyu Ye, and Eamonn Carroll entitled "Paths, tracks, gaps and cliffs: the post-school transitions of students with special educational needs." Here are excerpts: * * * The study comprises a mapping phase and a tracking phase. The former examines a range of existing national data sources and provides an overview of current sources of data on young peopl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-87) on the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (H.R. 881), which aims to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on May 5, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 881, the "DHS Restri more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 5/2/2025-5/9/2025 Combatting Trump's Crypto Corruption [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), opened a preliminary inquiry into the $TRUMP cryptocurrency, World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI), and other associated business ventures following recent report more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The University of Melbourne issued its Annual Report on Racism, providing visibility into reported incidents and the institution's processes for addressing them. The report, released in May 2025, acknowledges the destructive impact of racism and the University's responsibility to actively combat it within its diverse community. While the institution was founded in 1853, the report notes that this is the first such comprehensive account, marking a significant step towards ac more ST

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 11 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Co-Teach Informatica: Pilot Period Successfully Completed Evaluation shows that Co-Teach Computer Science is effective in providing continuity of computer science education The final report of the evaluation of Co-Teach Informatica has recently been published. Co-Teach Informatica, a programme run by the Freudenthal Institute as lead partner, was developed in response to the acute shortage of computer sci more PR

LONDON, Canada, May 10 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western and St Andrews University expand partnership, enriching both schools Global engagement builds academic networks for faculty, immerses students in unique learning environment By Colleen MacDonald Western's longstanding relationship with one of the world's oldest universities has been giving exchange students opportunities to grow their intercultural skills for decades. Now, Western and St Andrews University more PR

LONDON, Canada, May 10 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Ivey pledges to reimagine experiential business learning for the world 'Bold Ambition' outlines vision to reach underserved populations, use business education for change By Ivey Communications In an era of rapid change, Ivey Business School has unveiled a new chapter in its journey: Bold Ambition, a forward-looking vision designed to reimagine experiential business learning for the world. Described by dean Juli more PR