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IMAGE: A close-up of a star tunicate (Botryllus schlosseri): a filter feeding species found in marinas and harbours across South Africa. view more
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Scientists at the University of Southampton have conducted a study that highlights the importance of studying a full range of organisms when measuring the impact of environmental change - from tiny bacteria, to mighty whales.
Researchers at the University s School of Ocean and Earth Science, working with colleagues at the universities of Bangor, Sydney and Johannesburg and the UK s National Oceanography Centre, undertook a survey of marine animals, protists (single cellular organisms) and bacteria along the coastline of South Africa.
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Hyderabad: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), ranked No. 1 in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2020 and No. 27 among global universities in the QS World University Rankings 2021, invites applications for its two popular undergraduate degree programs – Science (Group A) or Engineering, with an extended Major in Artificial Intelligence for the new 2021- 2022 academic year, among others.
While AI is a hot topic, studying a new program solely on a new emerging knowledge may not be the most effective for students, as such knowledge should be best integrated into existing system so students could make sense of such novel technologies in real-life applications – for example how to use AI to develop new vaccines, repurpose existing drugs, identify the most optimal location and material for a building project, or analyse billions of fast-disappearing data for different scientific purposes.
Innovation and environment are the two key factors that helped Cape Town boost its position to 438 in the 2020 Schroders Global Cities Index, 20 places higher since the publication of the 2019 index. Photographer: Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency/ANA
Cape Townâs innovation helps it leap 20 places in Global Cities Index
By Philippa Larkin
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JOHANNESBURG - INNOVATION and environment are the two key factors that helped Cape Town boost its position to 438 in the 2020 Schroders Global Cities Index, 20 places higher since the publication of the 2019 index.
About 900 cities make up the index.
The improved ranking was the result of a significant increase in Cape Townâs innovation score from 4.3 to 5.3 and a strong environmental score of 7, Schroders said yesterday in a statement detailing how the Mother City improved its scores.
Apr 14, 2021
Cape Town has improved its position by 20 places in this year’s Schroders Global Cities Index, and is currently number 438 in the 2020 rankings. This places the city 20 places higher on the list since the publication of the 2019 Index.
The improved ranking is the result of a significant increase in Cape Town’s innovation score from 4.3 to 5.3 and a strong environmental score (7.0).
The Schroders Global Cities Index looks to identify and rank some of the best and brightest global cities, to provide investors with a view of where some of the biggest global real estate opportunities lie.
The innovation score is linked to the ranking and quality of educational institutions. According to the QS World University Rankings, University of Cape Town ranks in the top 200 universities in the world and the top university in the African region. The score is also improved by University of Western Cape and its proximity to Stellenbosch University.
Press Release – University of Auckland
Educators and data scientists will discuss the best opportunities for building a more equitable education system to improve access for under-represented groups at a summit hosted by the University of Auckland, in partnership with QS (Quacquarelli Symonds).
The EduData Summit (EDS), the world’s premium forum for data-driven educators, runs from 8-11 June and aims to quantify the extent to which educators and students experience barriers in improving education access.
It will consider how educators can use data to understand the impact of new evidence-based educational policies and work towards goals for improved teaching and learning outcomes, specifically for under-represented groups.