November 24, 2023
UNESCO adopts Landmark Guidance on Education's Cross-Cutting Role in Promoting Goodwill and Peace
Photo: UNESCO adopts landmark guidance on education’s cross-cutting role in promoting goodwill and peace at its General Conference on November 20, 2023. Image provided by & copyright © UNESCO/Sacha HERON.
Paris, France, November 24, 2023 — On November 20, 2023, all 194 UNESCO Member States adopted the Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development at UNESCO’s General Conference. The Recommendation is a global standard-setting instrument that outlines how education should bring about lasting peace and foster human development through 14 guiding principles. The newly adopted text updates the “1974” Recommendation that, almost 50 years ago, united Member States in positioning education as a critical driver of peace and international understanding.
The Recommendation is unique in bringing together all dimensions of education and linking different thematic areas, from digital technologies and climate change to gender issues and fundamental freedoms. It acknowledges that peace is built not only through international negotiations but also on school benches, school yards and sports fields, arts, and science education, and throughout life. Education in all its forms and dimensions, in and out of schools, shapes how we see the world and treat others, and it can and should be a pathway to constructing lasting peace.
The new text outlines what exactly needs to change in approaches to education and how. It defines 14 guiding principles that should shape the transformation of education systems in the decades to come. 194 UNESCO Member States unanimously agreed to the revised text and recommended it for adoption by the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference.
The Recommendation strongly emphasizes human rights and fundamental freedoms. It integrates issues central to achieving lasting peace in our era, such as sustainable development, climate change, respect for diversity, gender equality, and media and information literacy. It outlines concrete learning outcomes and priority action areas for holistically reshaping all aspects of education systems, from laws and policies to curricula development, teaching practices, learning environments, and assessment.
It can be used by all education stakeholders - from policy-makers and teachers to informal educators and tradition-bearers - as a baseline to transform their policies, practices, and approaches to build empathetic and inclusive learners. It brings education with the times, considering how the world has changed and will continue to evolve in the decades.
Source: UNESCO
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November 17, 2023
IMF and University of Oxford launch "PortWatch" Platform to Monitor and Simulate Trade Disruptions
PortWatch is an online platform designed to monitor and simulate disruptions to maritime trade due to climate extremes and other shocks. The platform helps policymakers and the public assess the impact of actual and future trade shocks and international spillover effects in affected countries.
PortWatch is a collaborative innovation between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the University of Oxford.
Washington, DC, November 16, 2023 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the University of Oxford collaborated to create an online platform called “PortWatch.” The forum utilizes satellite-based vessel data and big data analytics to monitor and simulate trade disruptions caused by climate extremes and other unpredictable events. PortWatch provides policymakers, analysts, and other stakeholders with timely indicators of actual and expected disruptions and simulates international spillover effects from natural and hypothetical disasters.
One of the critical features of PortWatch is that it enables users to assess the impact of disruptions on maritime trade. In addition, the platform can simulate the potential indirect spillover effects of port disruptions on other countries in the marine network and global supply chains. By conducting climate scenario analysis, PortWatch helps identify vulnerabilities within the maritime trade network, which can be crucial for informed decision-making.
Bert Kroese, IMF’s chief statistician, data officer, and director of the statistics department, states that PortWatch aims to provide actionable insights based on data about how shocks, such as extreme weather events and disasters, impact trade and supply chains. The platform utilizes innovative data sources and visualization tools to facilitate international dialogue and inform policy decisions.
Jim Hall, Professor of Climate and Environmental Risks at the University of Oxford, emphasized the significance of PortWatch by stating that unexpected events can significantly affect global trade and supply chains, causing economic disruptions and real consequences for people. The platform enables decision-makers to monitor shipping disruptions worldwide at ports and critical shipping lanes, providing the latest updates.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a global organization comprising 190 member countries. It promotes global monetary cooperation, facilitates international trade, secures financial stability, and encourages sustainable economic growth and employment worldwide. The IMF provides its members with policy advice, lending services, and capacity building to achieve these goals.
Source: IMF
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November 15, 2023
United States Hosts Over 1 Million International Students, Fastest Enrollment Growth Rate in More Than 40 Years
— Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 — According to the Open Doors® 2023 report on International Educational Exchange, more than 298,000 international students started their studies in 2022/23, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. During the 2022/2023 academic year, the United States hosted over one million (1,057,188) international students, marking a 12% increase from the previous academic year, the fastest growth rate in over 40 years.
The report is an annual benchmark for international educational exchange and student mobility. It highlights the crucial role of international education for universities and countries to support global innovation, collaboration, and peace.
India remains the highest priority for all places of origin regarding undergraduate and graduate recruitment. The Fall 2023 International Student Enrollment Snapshot saw participation from over 630 U.S. higher education institutions. Notably, international education is resilient and integral to universities and countries looking to support global innovation, collaboration, and peace.
China remained the top country sending students to the U.S. in 2022/23, with 289,526 students studying there, while India has reached an all-time high of 268,923 international students in 2022/23, marking a significant increase of 35% year-over-year, becoming the second-largest sending country to the U.S.
The report also highlights that most places of origin, including Bangladesh, Colombia, Ghana, India, Italy, Nepal, Pakistan, and Spain, reached all-time highs in the number of international students. Furthermore, sub-Saharan Africa saw the highest regional growth (+18% year-over-year), and Ghana entered the top 25 places of origin for the first time with 6,468 international students. In total, students from over 200 places of origin studied in the United States.
Source: Institute of International Education
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November 9, 2023
QS Announces World University Rankings: Asia 2024
LONDON, Nov. 8, 2023 — QS has released its World University Rankings: Asia 2024, which evaluates academic and employer recognition, research prowess, teaching resources, and internationalization.
The largest-ever ranking showcases 857 universities from 25 countries and territories, including 149 newcomers. Peking University remains Asia’s best university for the second consecutive year, followed by The University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore in second and third place, respectively.
India has the most ranked universities, with 148 universities on the list, and China follows with 133. Myanmar, Cambodia, and Nepal are new entrants.
Ben Sowter, QS Senior VP, said: “This year’s rankings affirm that perseverance in enhancing academic standards and research quality is pivotal for the progress of Asia’s higher education sector.”      
• Asia Top 20
- Peking University - Beijing, China (Mainland)
- The University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- National University of Singapore (NUS) - Singapore, Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) - Singapore
- Tsinghua University - Beijing, China (Mainland)
- Zhejiang University - Hangzhou, China (Mainland)
- Fudan University - Shanghai, China (Mainland)
- Yonsei University - Seoul, South Korea
- Korea University - Seoul, South Korea
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Shanghai, China (Mainland)
- Universiti Malaya (UM) - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology - Daejeon, South Korea
- The University of Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Seoul National University - Seoul, South Korea
- City University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong SAR
- Kyoto University - Kyoto, Japan
- Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) - Suwon, South Korea
- Tohoku University - Sendai City, Japan
• India/Pakistan — Top 70
S. No. — QS Asia Rank — Institution
- 40 - Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Mumbai, India
- 46 - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), New Delhi, India
- 53 - Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai, India
- 58 - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
- 59 - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP), Kharagpur, India
- 63 - Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), Kanpur, India
- =64 - National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST) Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
- =86 - Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- =94 - University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
- 111 -Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Guwahati, India
- 114 - Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan
- 116 - Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Roorkee, India
- 117 - Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
- 126 - COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
- 139 - Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan •
- 149 - Chandigarh University, Mohali, India •
- 163 - Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, India
- =167 - University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- =171 - Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India
- =179 - Anna University, Chennai, India
- =179 - University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- 186 - Amity University, Noida, India
- =187 - University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
- =199 - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
- =206 - Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
- =210 - Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
- =210 - Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
- =213 - Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, India •
- =215 - Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani, India
- =215 - The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- 218 - UPES, Dehradun, India
- =220 - Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi, India
- =228 - Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
- =228 - University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India
- =239 - Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
- =244 - University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
- =249 - International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIU), Islamabad, Pakistan
- 251-260 - Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Jalna, India
- 251-260 - Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad, Pakistan
- 261-270 - Government College University, Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- 261-270 - Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), Gandhinagar, India
- 261-270 - Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore, India
- 261-270 - Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India
- 261-270 - Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
- 271-280 - Alagappa Univeristy, Karaikudi, India
- 271-280 - Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India •
- 271-280 - Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi (IIT BHU Varanasi), Varanasi, India
- 271-280 - SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
- 281-290 - Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India •
- 291-300 - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
- 291-300 - National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Rourkela, India
- 291-300 - University of Madras, Chennai, India
- 291-300 - University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
- 301-350 - Ashoka University, Sonipat, India
- 301-350 - Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, India
- 301-350 - G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Pantnagar, India
- 301-350 - Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, India
- 301-350 - Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), Sangareddy, India
- 301-350 - Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, India
- 301-350 - Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Pakistan
- 301-350 - Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan
- 301-350 - JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, India
- 301-350 - Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara, India •
- 301-350 - National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India
- 301-350 - Panjab University, Chandigarh, India •
- 301-350 - Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Tiruvallur, India
- 301-350 - Shiv Nadar University, NCR, Dadri, India
- 301-350 - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Pudukkottai, India
- 301-350 - University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
- 351-400 - Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
According to the QS Asia Rankings, Chandigarh University in Mohali, India, has significantly jumped in rank and is now at an impressive 149th position.
The Rankings also highlight that Punjab University, Lahore, in Pakistan, placed at 139th rank, has comprehensively surpassed Panjab University, Chandigarh, in India, ranked between 301 and 350.
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds
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November 8, 2023
WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators Report says a Record Number of Patent Applications Filed Worldwide in 2022.
• Global patenting activity soared to new records in 2022, fueled by Indian and Chinese innovators, but an uncertain economic outlook is weighing on further growth.
Photo: On October 11, 2023, WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Director General Daren Tang visited one of the 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in Delhi, where he met young innovators. These labs are part of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a flagship initiative of the NITI Aayog Government of India. The AIM promotes a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India, and the ATLs cultivate skills such as design thinking, computational thinking, and physical computing among children from grades 6 to 12. The labs provide hands-on experience with STEM tools and concepts, including do-it-yourself kits like microcontroller boards and 3D printers. The visit was part of the WIPO Director General’s official trip to India from October 10-13, 2023. The image is provided by and copyright © WIPO.
Geneva, November 8, 2023 — The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has released the “World Intellectual Property Indicators - 2023”. It is an annual survey providing accurate and authoritative information on IP activity worldwide. For the survey, WIPO’s statisticians collect data from around 150 IP offices globally.
According to the report, a record number of patent applications have been filed worldwide in 2022.
While global filings for trademarks and designs have dropped, innovators worldwide submitted 3.46 million patent applications in 2022, marking a third consecutive year of growth. China, the US, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Germany were the countries with the highest numbers of patent filings in 2022.
China continues to file nearly half of all global patent applications, but its growth rate dipped for a second consecutive year from 6.8% in 2021 to 3.1% in 2022.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, expressed his satisfaction with the increase in patent applications within the country. He shared a link to a post by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which stated that the number of patent applications submitted by Indian residents rose by 31.6% in 2022, extending an impressive 11-year streak of growth that no other country in the top 10 filers has achieved.
The Prime Minister said: “The rise in patent applications in India indicates the growing innovative spirit of our youth and bodes well for the future.”
Sources: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva; Prime Minister’s Office
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November 7, 2023
India and Australia's Education Ministers announce the opening of two Australian University Campuses in GIFT City, Gujarat.
Photo: The Union Minister for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and his Australian counterpart, Mr. Jason Clare, during the formal announcement of the opening of campuses of two Australian universities in Gujarat on November 07, 2023.
Gift City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, November 07, 2023 — India’s Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, along with his Australian counterpart, Hon’ble Jason Clare, MP, Government of Australia, visited the site for the upcoming campuses of Wollongong and Deakin Universities at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India and announced the opening of the campuses. The move aligns with the National Education Policy 2020’s vision of the internationalization of education.
During the event, Arambh (The Beginning), the Vice-Chancellors of Deakin University and the University of Wollongong emphasized the importance of country-to-country partnerships and shared their plans, including the scheduled start of courses with the opening up of the campuses in India.
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan congratulated the student and academic fraternity. He said the opening of foreign university campuses in India will facilitate Study in India and create a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive educational environment. He further added that students and faculty from different parts of the world will collaborate, learn, and grow together through this initiative.
This transformative policy emphasizes ‘Internationalization at Home,’ aiming to create a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive educational environment in India.
Source: Ministry of Education, Government of India
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November 6, 2023
UNESCO IIEP is working to enhance Transparency and Accountability in Higher Education Institutions to prevent Fraud and Corruption.
Photo: Cover of the UNESCO IIEP publication, “Corrupt Schools, Corrupt Universities: What Can Be Done?” The publication spotlights the need for clear regulations, transparent procedures, public access to information, and strong leadership to combat fraud and corruption in higher education institutions.
Paris, November 5, 2023 — From the outset of its 60-year history, the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (UNESCO IIEP) has worked towards eradicating corruption in education. This fight became even more crucial when the United Nations Convention against Corruption was established.
UNESCO IIEP recognized that corruption has many adverse effects on education, such as reducing efficiency, increasing costs, and harming educational quality. Although corruption in education is a sensitive topic and country-level statistics are scarce, UNESCO IIEP has gathered comparative data on corruption in education on its ETICO platform.
UNESCO IIEP has produced influential publications, hosted high-level policy forums, and trained over 3,000 individuals globally in implementing anti-corruption measures in education. In 2001, it united representatives from organizations like the OECD, World Bank, and Transparency International to launch its first research program on ethics and corruption in education. It followed that by initiating a capacity-building program in partnership with the Open Society Foundations in 2003 to empower nations to implement stringent anti-corruption measures.
UNESCO IIEP has also provided direct technical support to some countries to assess corruption risks systematically and comprehensively and provide tailored policy recommendations. These assessments have been global or specifically focused on sub-sectors, such as preschool, higher education, or technical and vocational training. It has also strengthened the capacity of national teams to develop and implement public expenditure tracking surveys to trace funding flows and reduce leakages.
UNESCO IIEP has focused its recent efforts on the role of citizens in holding authorities accountable. In 2018, it launched a study on the power of open school data to promote citizen control over resources. It led to a global exploration of innovations in available government models.
UNESCO IIEP continues to eradicate corruption in education. In the future, it will investigate how to harness new digital technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and big data, to enhance transparency and accountability in educational planning and management.
The recent UNESCO IIEP Policy Forum on Planning Higher Education Integrity was a remarkable event in Paris. The forum gathered nearly 60 higher education experts and stakeholders from around the world to discuss recent and innovative initiatives aimed at improving transparency and reducing opportunities for fraud or corruption at the university level.
The attendees included university vice-chancellors and administrators, researchers, and representatives of education ministries, international agencies, research funding organizations, civil society, students’ organizations, and the media.
According to Muriel Poisson, Head of UNESCO IIEP’s Research and Development Team, planning higher-education integrity might become mandatory for many countries and universities. It is because there is a growing concern among government funders that universities should appropriately use shrinking resources. Additionally, there is a need to protect the reputation of higher education institutions and the trust in their degrees.
Source: UNESCO IIEP
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October 29, 2023
Leica Launches World's First Camera with Content Credentials
Photo: A Leica Camera. Image provided by Leica.
San Jose, CA, October 28, 2023 — Leica has launched the M11-P camera, the world’s first with built-in Content Credentials.
It is a significant milestone for the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and the future of photojournalism. The camera provides a new way for photojournalists and creatives to combat misinformation and bring authenticity to their work and consumers.
The Leica M11-P camera captures each image with secure metadata, including camera make and model, who captured the image, when, and how they did so. Each image captured will receive a digital signature, ensuring authenticity. It will help combat the rise of manipulated content and misinformation and ensure trust in the digital ecosystem.
Integrating the CAI framework in the Leica M11-P camera is a significant moment for trust and transparency for photographers and creatives. Content Credentials are seeing accelerated adoption worldwide, including among photojournalists, news outlets, creative professionals, everyday consumers, social media influencers, artists, and innovators.
Transparency at the point of capture is the most robust chain of authenticity.
The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) is a coalition of nearly 2,000 members, including Leica Camera, AFP, the Associated Press, the BBC, Getty Images, Microsoft, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Nikon Camera and more, all working together to add a verifiable layer of transparency and trust to content online via secure metadata called Content Credentials.
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Source: Leica, Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI)
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October 23, 2023
Chandigarh University hosts an International Music & Dance Festival.
Extraordinary cultural extravaganza at Chandigarh University; cultural troupes of over 40 countries participate.
Photo: Artists from 40 countries participated in the International Dance & Music Festival at the Chandigarh University Campus. Image provided by Chandigarh University.
Chandigarh, India, October 23, 2023 — Chandigarh University hosted an International Music & Dance Festival that featured cultural troupes from over 40 countries.
Chandigarh University organized the event in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
The International Music & Dance Festival hosted by Chandigarh University was a cultural exchange event to promote international culture and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. The event’s main objective was to build a more compassionate and harmonious society by bringing people from different parts of the world together in celebration.
The cultural troupes from Malaysia, Iraq, Kyrgyz Republic, Nepal, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Romania, and Bangladesh dressed in colorful traditional attires showcased the beauty of their respective countries’ indigenous music and dance cultures. All the cultural troupes also participated in the CU campus procession - celebrating the diverse cultures and unity of diversity.
Meenakshi Lekhi, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Culture, the chief guest on the occasion, said that Indian culture is the culture of science. Amit Sahai Mathur, program director of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), attended the event as the guest of honor.
The Chancellor of CU, Satnam Singh Sandhu, explained that the event’s purpose was to unite the world as one universal family. The grand occasion exhibited the diversity and unity of the world. He said it is crucial to promote the dignity of world culture and to involve our youth in this culture so that we can foster cultural ties and create a better world, adding that such events sow the seeds of peace and compassion among the youth.
The cultural troupe from Kazakhstan gave dance and music performances. Similarly, the visiting troupe from the Kyrgyz Republic, the ‘Ak-Niet’ dance ensemble, presented Kyrgyz folk dances. The cultural troupe from Bhutan performed the ‘Joenpa Legso.’ The team from Nepal performed the Dishka Dance and Jhijhiya Dance. The team from Lesotho performed the Mokhibo dance. The Sugam Karnatica group from Malaysia presented a traditional Malaysian music performance. ‘SUFLET - Soundscapes from the Carpathians and the Himalayas’ was the performance from Romania. A cultural troupe from Bangladesh presented their folk dances.
The event celebrated the friendship between countries and gave different countries a platform to come together and share their fascinating culture worldwide.
Source: Chandigarh University
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October 21, 2023
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars participate in the 2023 International Leadership Association 25th Global Conference.
​Washington, DC, October 20, 2023 — Leadership scholars, faculty, students, and fellows from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies and research centers attended the International Leadership Association’s (ILA) 25th Global Conference, “Cultivating Leadership for a Thriving Future” in Vancouver, Canada from October 12-15.
The conference aimed to collectively create consequential disruptions with questions and inject new thinking into current leadership practices, policies, structures, research, and beliefs as participants worked to cultivate a thriving future. It offered attendees opportunities to commit to being in a community with a diverse group of learners and leaders worldwide as a leadership practice. The event offered hundreds of sessions, featured speakers, panels with presenters worldwide, in-person and live online, and professional networking opportunities.
The University of Phoenix researchers made notable contributions at this global conference. Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies, University of Phoenix, stated, “Our research centers cultivate leadership practices and vision, and it’s exciting to see so many of our scholars’ and practitioners’ research efforts highlighted at this event.”
ILA selected several researchers from the University of Phoenix to present their research at the conference. They included:
Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Ed.D., and Joy Taylor, Ed.D., both Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR) fellows. They presented “Transformational Leadership in K-12 Education Post-Pandemic.”
Louise Underdahl, Ph.D., fellow, Center for Educational and Instructional Technology (CEITR), presenting a poster on research with Katherine Temple Ed.S., Herman van **Niekerk, Ph.D., associate dean of instruction, College of Doctoral Studies, and others, “Promoting Entrepreneurship: DELTAs + Gumption + Roadmaps.”
Subhashis Nandy, Ph.D., MBA, associate faculty, College of Doctoral Studies, and Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair, Center for Leadership and Organizational Studies Research (CLOSR), presenting “Transformational Leadership at Pfizer - A Case Study.”
Kimberly Underwood, Ph.D., chair, CWDIR, with Sessoms-Penny and Taylor, presenting “A Decade Later: Examining Millennial-Focused Stereotypes through the Lenses of Organizational Leaders.”
Rodney Luster, Ph.D., chair, CLOSR, leading a virtual interactive roundtable, “The Rise of the Stress Arc: Managing Rapid Onset of Change in Business Through Efficacious Strategy.”
Sessoms-Penny presenting research with Samira Ali, DPN, R.N., Sun Jones, DNP, R.N., FNP-BC, Systematic Plan for Evaluation and Curriculum leader, College of Nursing at University of Phoenix, and Marlene Blake, Ph.D., “Organizational Leadership Creating Social Capital and Belongingness for Employees.”
Blake, Sessoms-Penny, Patricia Battson, D.M., Underwood, Taylor, Jessica Flores, Ed.D., MBA, and Adrian Allen, DBA, presenting “How Higher Education Leaders Can Help Students Thrive by Building Belonging and Social Capital.”
The University of Phoenix’s College of Doctoral Studies research program is built around the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader Model, which puts students at the center of the Doctoral Education Ecosystem®. The program provides students with experts, resources, and tools to help prepare them to be leaders in their organization, industry, and community. Through this program, students and researchers work with organizations to conduct research they can apply in the workplace in real time.
The International Leadership Association (ILA), Washington, DC, is the most significant worldwide community committed to leadership scholarship, practice, development, and education, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023. The ILA convenes leadership talent across sectors, cultures, and disciplines to advance leadership knowledge and practice for a better world by creating a trusted learning space and resources.
Source: University of Phoenix
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October 20, 2023
UNESCO launches State of the Education Report for India 2023
Photos. UNESCO launches State of the Education Report for India 2023. Images provided by & copyright © UNESCO New Delhi.
New Delhi, October 20, 2023 — The UNESCO New Delhi Regional Office has launched the fifth edition of its annual flagship report - Seeds of Change: UNESCO 2023 State of the Education Report for India.
The report explores the role of education in addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. India has witnessed the consequences of climate change through climate disasters and biodiversity losses, and education can play a crucial role in shaping a generation that understands the gravity of this issue and can combat it.
The report concludes with ten concrete recommendations for education sector stakeholders to enhance education’s role in addressing climate change. The launch event also showcased an exhibition highlighting various initiatives taken to develop education to address climate change in India.
Source: UNESCO New Delhi Office
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October 19, 2023
Dozens of Student Teams Worldwide to Compete in NASA Rover Challenge
Photo: Indian Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu signs the Artemis Accords, as U.S. Department of State, Deputy Assistant Secretary for India, Nancy Jackson, left, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Space Counsellor Krunal Joshi, right, look on, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington. India is the 27th country to sign the Artemis Accords, establishing a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations participating in NASA’s Artemis program. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls).
WASHINGTON, October 18, 2023 — NASA has announced that it has selected 72 student teams to participate in an engineering design challenge. The challenge involves building human-powered rovers that will compete next April at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Human Exploration Rover Challenge will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2024. It invites high school, college, and university students to design, build, and test lightweight, human-powered rovers on an obstacle course that simulates lunar and Martian terrain. The teams will also be required to complete mission-focused science tasks.
These student teams come from various high schools, colleges, and universities. They represent 42 colleges and universities, 30 high schools from 24 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico in the USA, and 13 other countries worldwide. Student teams from High schools, colleges, and universities selected from India come from the following cities: Goa, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Faridabad, and Chandigarh.
NASA believes this authentic learning challenge will encourage students to improve their understanding of collaboration, inquiry, and problem-solving strategies. Vemitra Alexander, rover challenge activity lead, Office of STEM Engagement at NASA Marshall, stated that “improving these critical real-world skills will benefit our students throughout their academic and professional careers.”
During the nine-month challenge, students must complete design and safety reviews that mirror the process used by NASA engineers and scientists. The agency also has vehicle weight and size requirements, encouraging students to consider lightweight construction materials and stowage efficiency, as they will have to replicate similar payload restrictions to NASA launch operations.
Throughout the project year, teams will earn points by completing design reviews and fabricating a rover capable of meeting all criteria while completing course obstacles and mission tasks. The teams with the highest points accumulated throughout the year will win their respective divisions. The challenge will conclude with an April 19 and April 20, 2024, event at the U.S. Rocket and Space Center.
This competition is one of the nine Artemis Student Challenges and reflects the goals of NASA’s Artemis program, which includes landing the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. The NASA Southeast Regional Office of STEM Engagement at Marshall manages it. NASA uses challenges and competitions to encourage students to pursue degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• NASA has selected the following 72 student teams to begin an engineering design challenge to build human-powered rovers that will compete next April at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, near the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center:
- Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology; Reno, Nevada - High School
- Alabama A&M University; Normal, Alabama - College/University
- Angelo State University; San Angelo, Texas - College/University
- Auburn University; Auburn, Alabama - College/University
- Bavaro Innovation School; Bavaro, Dominican Republic - High School
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Goa Campus; Sancoale, India - College/University
- Bledsoe County High School; Pikeville, Tennessee - High School
- Blue Ridge High School; Lakeside, Arizona - High School
- Campbell University; Buies Creek, North Carolina - College/University
- Candor International School; Bengaluru, India - High School
- Centro Boliviano Americano - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz, Bolivia - College/University
- Christian Brothers University; Memphis, Tennessee - College/University
- Comunidad Educativa Conexus; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - High School
- Deira International School; Dubai, United Arab Emirates - High School
- East Central High School; Moss Point, Mississippi - High School
- Erie High School; Erie, Colorado - High School
- Escambia High School; Pensacola, Florida - High School
- Escola Estadual de Ensino Médio Frei Plácido; Bage, Brazil - High School
- Fluminense Federal Institute; Ubatiba, Brazil - High School
- Hudson High School; Hudson, Wisconsin - High School
- INFOTEC International School; Petropolis, Brazil - High School
- Instituto Especializado de Estudios Superiores Loyola; San Cristobal, Dominican Republic - College/University
- Instituto Iberia; Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic - High School
- Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - College/University
- International Hope School Bangladesh; Uttara, Bangladesh - High School
- Iowa State University; Ames, Iowa - College/University
- Istanbul Technical University, Türkiye; Istanbul, Turkey - College/University
- Jesco von Puttkamer School; Leipzig, Germany - High School
- John P. Stevens High School; Edison, New Jersey - High School
- Kanakia International School; Mumbai, India - High School
- KIET Group of Institutions; Delhi-NCR, India - College/University
- Liberty University; Lynchburg, Virginia - College/University
- Liceo Cientifico Dr. Miguel Canela Lazaro; Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic - High School
- McKinley Technology High School; Washington, District of Columbia - High School
- Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro, Tennessee - College/University
- Mission San Jose High School; Fremont, California - High School
- North Dakota State University; Fargo North Dakota - College/University
- North South University; Bashundhara, Bangladesh - College/University
- NPS International School; Singapore - High School
- Ohio Northern University; Ada, Ohio - College/University
- Oxon Hill High School; Oxon Hill, Maryland - High School
- Parish Episcopal School; Dallas, Texas - High School
- Preludio; Usaquen, Colombia - High School
- PrepaTec Eugenio Garza Sada; Monterrey, Mexico - High School
- Princess Margaret Secondary School; Surrey, BC - High School
- Punjab Engineering College; Chandigarh, India - College/University
- Rhode Island School of Design; Providence, Rhode Island - College/University
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Rapid City, South Dakota - College/University
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale, Illinois - College/University
- Southwest Oklahoma State University; Weatherford, Oklahoma - college/University
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Cuernavaca; Xochitepec, Mexico - College/University
- Tennessee Technological University; Cookeville, Tennessee - College/University
- Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas - College/University
- Texas Tech University; Lubbock, Texas - College/University
- Trine University; Angola, Indiana - College/University
- Universidad Aeronautica en Queretaro; Colón, Mexico - College/University
- Universidad Autonoma Gabriel Rene Moreno; Santa Cruz, Bolivia - College/University
- Universidad Católica Boliviana - San Pablo; La Paz, Bolivia - College/University
- Universidad de Monterrey; San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico - College/University
- Universidad de Piura; Piura, Peru - College/University
- Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria; Lima, Peru - College/University
- Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira; Pereira, Colombia - College/University
- University ECCI; Carrera, Colombia - College/University
- University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville, Alabama - College/University
- University of North Alabama; Florence, Alabama - College/University
- University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Mayaguez, Puerto Rico - College/University
- University of the District of Columbia; Washington, District of Columbia - College/University
- University of West Florida; Pensacola, Florida - College/University
- Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Queens, New York - College/University
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai; Chennai, India - College/University
- Wheat Ridge Senior High School; Wheat Ridge, Colorado - High School
- Young Mind Research and Development; Faridabad, India - High School
Source: NASA
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October 16, 2023
UNESCO names Rio de Janeiro as World Book Capital for 2025
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, designated Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) as the World Book Capital 2025.
Photo: Seaside view, Catacumba Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. UNESCO has named Rio de Janeiro as the World Book Capital for 2025. Image credit: Second-Half Travels.
Paris, October 12, 2023 — “Books are vital vehicles to access, transmit and promote education, science, culture and information worldwide. Thanks to books, we keep ourselves informed and entertained and can better understand our world. It is why UNESCO designates a World Book Capital each year. After Accra in 2023 and Strasbourg in 2024, I am pleased to announce the designation of Rio de Janeiro as the World Book Capital for 2025,” UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay announced.
UNESCO and the World Book Capital Advisory Committee commended Rio de Janeiro’s demonstration of the importance of its literary heritage alongside a clearly defined vision and action plan to promote literature, sustainable publishing, and reading among young people tapping into digital technologies. It was the first time a Portuguese-speaking city was designated World Book Capital.
Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil. In line with priorities expressed in the World Book Capital Charter, Rio de Janeiro conceives its project as having the ability to affect social change - through, for example, literacy, education, and poverty eradication - and bring sustainable economic benefit linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
The year of celebrations will start on April 23, 2025, on World Book and Copyright Day.
Cities designated as UNESCO World Book Capitals undertake to promote books and reading for all ages and groups, within and across national borders, and to organize a program of activities for the year.
As the twenty-fifth city to bear the title since 2001, Rio de Janeiro follows:
- Madrid (2001)
- Alexandria (2002)
- New Delhi (2003)
- Antwerp (2004)
- Montreal (2005)
- Turin (2006)
- Bogota (2007)
- Amsterdam (2008)
- Beirut (2009)
- Ljubljana (2010)
- Buenos Aires (2011)
- Erevan (2012)
- Bangkok (2013)
- Port Harcourt (2014)
- Incheon (2015)
- Wroclaw (2016)
- Conakry (2017)
- Athens (2018)
- Sharjah, (2019)
- Kuala Lumpur (2020)
- Tbilisi (2021)
- Guadalajara (2022)
- Accra (2023)
- Strasbourg (2024)
The UNESCO World Book Capital Advisory Committee comprises representatives of the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF), the International Authors Forum (IAF), the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), the International Publishers Association (IPA), and UNESCO.
Source: UNESCO
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October 12, 2023
WIPO Director General visits CSIR New Delhi
Photo: WIPO Director-General visits CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) New Delhi. October 12, 2023.
New Delhi, October 12, 2023 — Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), along with other distinguished delegates from WIPO, visited the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) facility at the CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research). They participated in discussions on the CSIR Innovation System, TKDL, CSIR Technologies, and CSIR’s Current IP Strength & Strategy.
The CSIR team, led by Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary, DSIR and Director General, CSIR, welcomed the distinguished guests, which included Prof. Unnat P. Pandit, Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), India.
Mr. Daren Tang elucidated WIPO’s vision to bring about more inclusiveness and to position it as a powerful catalyst to transform the IP system. He was happy to note the great strides CSIR is making as a critical Indian innovator. He appreciated the Organization’s activities, IP targeted at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Patinformatics, and IP Audit. Mr. Tang expressed WIPO’s support to CSIR for a meaningful and impactful journey together.
WIPO is a self-funding agency of the United Nations and the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information, and cooperation. It has 193 member states. WIPO’s mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. The Organization provides a policy forum to shape international IP rules, provides global services to protect IP across borders and resolve disputes, and facilitates cooperation and capacity building in all countries.
Source: Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
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October 10, 2023
IMF presents World Economic Outlook October 2023
Photo: IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas delivers the World Economic Outlook on October 10, 2023. Image provided by & copyright © IMF.
Washington, DC, October 10, 2023 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that global growth will slow to 3% this year and 2.9% in 2024, according to Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, head of the Fund’s Research Department. In the upcoming World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the IMF’s Chief Economist said that the slowdown in growth will result from the widening divergence between economies. While the US and large emerging markets are expected to experience substantial growth, China and the Euro-area have received downward revisions. The report also found that headline inflation will decrease from 6.8% this year to 5.7% next year, while core inflation (excluding energy and food prices) will decline, though less significantly.
The quarterly WEO report shows that fears of a widespread recession among the world’s leading economies are receding. The report attributes the divergence between countries to three forces:
- The demand for services, which was strong and supporting service-oriented economies, is softening.
- Countries’ exposure to the energy shock variants (more exposed economies like the Euro-area had a sharper slowdown and experienced more substantial inflation)
- Countries’ differing positions in their tightening cycle
The University of California at Berkeley professor Gourinchas explained that while some advanced economies’ central banks are yet to reach their peak, others, such as Brazil or Chile, have already started to ease. The report warns that while risks are more balanced than last April, they remain tilted to the downside. It points to China’s main risk as growth slows down due to stress in the real estate sector. The report also cautions that commodity prices could become more volatile amid climate and geopolitical shocks and that financial markets could re-price if more significant inflation persists.
The report advises central banks looking to maintain growth and tackle inflation:
- It emphasizes the importance of price stability and calibrating monetary policy for country-specific recovery speeds and disinflation.
- It suggests that in most countries, fiscal policy needs to rebuild buffers by phasing out untargeted subsidies while protecting the vulnerable. It will also aid the fight against inflation
- Governments should focus on reforms that reduce structural impediments to growth, such as increasing labor supply
It will help countries grow faster, facilitate debt reduction, and lower inflation pressures.
Finally, the report highlights the need for multilateral efforts to address global challenges such as climate risks, food and energy security, trade tensions, and geoeconomic fragmentation. The report calls for a robust global financial safety net with a well-resourced IMF.
Source: IMF
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University Grants Commission (UGC) India will consider all the data provided by various government agencies while determining any particular status of any Higher Education Institution.
New Delhi, October 10, 2023 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has notified that it will consider all pertinent information provided by various regulatory bodies and government agencies when determining any specific status of any higher education institution. This notification reflects the UGC’s commitment to ensuring that all decisions regarding an institution’s situation are based on comprehensive and reliable data. Thus, all Higher Education Institutions must provide accurate and up-to-date information to the relevant regulatory bodies to ensure their status is evaluated fairly and accurately.
Source: UGC
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October 9, 2023
Harvard University's Claudia Goldin gets the Nobel Prize in Economics for advancing the Understanding of Women's Labour Market Outcomes.
Photo: Nobel Prize in Economics 2023 winner Claudia Goldin of Harvard University. Image provided by & credit Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach.
Stockholm, October 09, 2023 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2023 to Claudia Goldin, Harvard University, USA, “for having advanced our understanding of women’s labor market outcomes.” She uncovered vital drivers of gender differences in the labor market.
Goldin’s comprehensive account of women’s earnings and labor market participation over the centuries revealed the causes of change and the sources of the remaining gender gap. Her research showed that female participation in the labor market did not have an upward trend over this period but formed a U-shaped curve.
The involvement of married women decreased with the transition from an agricultural to an industrial society in the early nineteenth century. Still, it then started to increase with the growth of the service sector in the early twentieth century.
Goldin’s explanation of this pattern as the result of structural change and evolving social norms regarding women’s responsibilities for home and family is an essential contribution to the field. Women are still underrepresented in the global labor market, and when they work, they earn less than men. Goldin’s research, which collected over 200 years of data from the US, demonstrates how and why gender differences in earnings and employment rates have changed over time.
During the twentieth century, women’s education levels continuously increased, and in most high-income countries, they are now substantially higher than men’s.
Despite modernization, economic growth, and rising proportions of employed women in the twentieth century, the earnings gap between women and men hardly closed for an extended period.
Jakob Svensson, Chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences, remarked, “Understanding women’s role in the labor is important for society. Thanks to Claudia Goldin’s groundbreaking research, we know more about the underlying factors and which barriers may need to be addressed.”
Source: Nobel Prize Outreach
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October 5, 2023
UGC India issues a Public Notice inviting Applications from Eligible Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for Recognition to offer Programs under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode or Online Mode for the Academic Year 2023-24.
New Delhi, October 5, 2023 — UGC (University Grants Commission) India has issued the following Public Notice inviting Applications from Eligible Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for Recognition to offer Programs under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode or Online Mode for the Academic Year 2023-24.
The UGC has clarified that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should not consider the mere submission of an application as an approval. UGC will scrutinize all applications according to the standards specified in the UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020, and its amendments. Therefore, UGC has advised the HEIs to remember that approval will be granted only after the proper scrutiny of applications.
Source: UGC
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October 4, 2023
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.”
Photo: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 joint winners Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov. Image provided by & credit Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach.
Stockholm, October 4, 2023 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 to Moungi G. Bawendi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA; Louis E. Brus, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; and Alexei I. Ekimov, Nanocrystals Technology Inc., New York, NY, USA “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.”
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 rewards the discovery and development of quantum dots, nanoparticles so tiny that their size determines their properties. These minor nanotechnology components now spread their light from televisions and LED lamps and can also guide surgeons when they remove tumor tissue, among many other things.
Everyone who studies chemistry learns that an element’s properties are governed by how many electrons it has. However, when matter shrinks to nano-dimensions, quantum phenomena arise; the size of the matter regulates these. The Nobel Laureates in Chemistry 2023 have succeeded in producing particles so small that quantum phenomena determine their properties. The particles, called quantum dots, are now crucial in nanotechnology.
“Quantum dots have many fascinating and unusual properties. Importantly, they have different colors depending on their size,” says Johan Ã…qvist, Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry.
Quantum dots now illuminate computer monitors and television screens based on QLED technology. They also add nuance to the light of some LED lamps, and biochemists and doctors use them to map biological tissue.
Quantum dots are thus bringing the most significant benefit to humankind. Researchers believe that in the future, they could contribute to flexible electronics, tiny sensors, thinner solar cells, and encrypted quantum communication. So, we have just started exploring the potential of these tiny particles.
Source: Nobel Prize Outreach
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October 3, 2023
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics to Pierre Agostini (USA), Ferenc Krausz (Germany), and Anne L'Huillier (Sweden) for generating attosecond pulses of light to study electron dynamics in matter.
Photo: Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 joint winners Pierre Agostini (USA), Ferenc Krausz (Germany), and Anne L’Huillier (Sweden). Image provided by & credit Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach.
Stockholm, October 3, 2023 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics 2023. This year’s laureates are Pierre Agostini (USA), Ferenc Krausz (Germany), and Anne L’Huillier (Sweden). The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has recognized them for their groundbreaking work on experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light to study electron dynamics in matter.
Their experiments have provided humanity with new tools for exploring the world of electrons inside atoms and molecules. The laureates’ method of creating extremely short pulses of light has enabled us to measure the rapid processes in which electrons move or change energy. It is a significant breakthrough as these changes occur in a few tenths of an attosecond.
With the help of these attosecond pulses of light, the laureates have provided images of processes inside atoms and molecules that were previously impossible to obtain. Their work has given us a better understanding of the world of electrons and their rapid movements.
We congratulate Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier on their remarkable achievement and thank them for advancing our understanding of the universe.
Source: Nobel Prize Outreach
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