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U.S. Launches AI Consortium to Speed Scientific Discovery
Innovation19h ago

U.S. Launches AI Consortium to Speed Scientific Discovery

The Department of Energy just created a new team bringing together government labs, private companies, and universities to use AI for faster breakthroughs in energy and science. The Genesis Mission Consortium could transform how America tackles its biggest research challenges.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Howard University Achieves Top US Research Status
Solutions3d ago

Howard University Achieves Top US Research Status

Howard University became the first historically Black college to earn America's highest research ranking in decades, opening doors that were historically closed. Several other Black colleges are now racing toward the same milestone.

Nature News3 min read
Lund's New Model Speeds Life-Saving Gene Therapies
Innovation4d ago

Lund's New Model Speeds Life-Saving Gene Therapies

Swedish researchers have cracked the code on why promising gene therapies get stuck in labs instead of reaching patients. Their new "Navigator" system brings hospitals, universities, and innovators together from day one to fast-track treatments from breakthrough to bedside.

Medical Xpress3 min read
UK and Egypt Team Up to Train Green Engineers
Planet WinsFeb 20

UK and Egypt Team Up to Train Green Engineers

Two universities are joining forces across continents to prepare the next generation of engineers for a sustainable future. The partnership focuses on low carbon technology and breaking barriers for women in the field.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
Schuylkill County Students Excel Across America
Daily MixFeb 20

Schuylkill County Students Excel Across America

Students from a small Pennsylvania county are making their mark at universities nationwide, earning top academic honors from Florida to Mississippi. Their success shows how rural communities are producing scholars who compete with the best.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Washington Community Colleges See 7.5% Enrollment Jump
SolutionsFeb 19

Washington Community Colleges See 7.5% Enrollment Jump

Washington's community colleges bounced back strong from pandemic losses with a 7.5% enrollment jump in one year, while state universities remain flat. Students are choosing affordable pathways that lead to careers faster.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Morocco Links Universities to Business for More Jobs
SolutionsFeb 18

Morocco Links Universities to Business for More Jobs

Morocco just signed a historic agreement to match university training with real job needs, aiming to turn 1.1 million students into career-ready workers. The partnership between the education ministry and business leaders could transform how young Moroccans enter the workforce.

Morocco World News2 min read
Fayetteville State Women Win 6th Straight CIAA Title
SportsFeb 17

Fayetteville State Women Win 6th Straight CIAA Title

The Fayetteville State University women's indoor track and field team just made history with their sixth consecutive CIAA championship. This powerhouse program continues to dominate conference competition while showcasing excellence at one of America's historically Black universities.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
MIT Student Helps Arkansas Fish Farm Save Millions of Fish
Planet WinsFeb 17

MIT Student Helps Arkansas Fish Farm Save Millions of Fish

A mechanical engineering student from rural Wyoming is helping an Arkansas aquaculture operation solve water quality problems that were killing fish. Her work shows how universities and rural communities can team up to strengthen America's food systems.

MIT News2 min read
UAE Partners Boost Education with Cloud Computing Power
InnovationFeb 17

UAE Partners Boost Education with Cloud Computing Power

Ankabut and Dell Technologies are joining forces to bring powerful computing resources to UAE universities and schools. The partnership will give students and researchers access to cutting-edge technology that makes advanced learning and breakthrough research possible.

Google News - Uae Innovation2 min read
Kumasi Launches Plan to Restore Garden City Status
Planet WinsFeb 16

Kumasi Launches Plan to Restore Garden City Status

Ghana's second-largest city is getting its green identity back through a comprehensive urban greening project led by local universities. The initiative aims to reverse decades of urbanization that stripped away Kumasi's famous "Garden City" reputation.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Sweden Invests $25M in Fossil-Free Energy Innovation
Planet WinsFeb 13

Sweden Invests $25M in Fossil-Free Energy Innovation

Sweden is putting $25 million toward clean energy projects that could transform how the country powers its future. Universities, companies, and researchers have until April 2026 to apply for funding to advance nuclear, wind, solar, and hydrogen solutions.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)3 min read
Ontario Adds Post-Secondary Funding After Advocacy Push
SolutionsFeb 13

Ontario Adds Post-Secondary Funding After Advocacy Push

Students, workers, and families in Ontario successfully pushed the provincial government to announce new post-secondary education funding after nearly a decade of stagnant investment. The increase marks a milestone in the fight to strengthen colleges and universities, though advocates say more work lies ahead.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
Virginia Launches National Innovation Quarter for Tech Growth
InnovationFeb 12

Virginia Launches National Innovation Quarter for Tech Growth

Northern Virginia just unveiled a bold new innovation district designed to transform the region into a global hub where tech companies, universities, and government agencies solve America's biggest challenges together. With Amazon, Northrop Grumman, and Virginia Tech leading the charge, this could reshape how the nation tackles everything from national security to next-generation technology.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Erie County Unites Partners to Lift Working Families
SolutionsFeb 11

Erie County Unites Partners to Lift Working Families

Erie County is launching a coordinated effort to help thousands of working families who earn above poverty wages but still struggle with one unexpected bill. United Way is partnering with housing authorities and universities to create stable pathways out of financial crisis.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
Google Gives 21 African Languages to Local Researchers
InnovationFeb 11

Google Gives 21 African Languages to Local Researchers

Google just handed ownership of a massive African language dataset to African universities and researchers, not keeping it for itself. The move could help millions finally speak to AI in their own languages.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
85-Year-Old Australian Literary Magazine Rescued From Closure
SolutionsFeb 11

85-Year-Old Australian Literary Magazine Rescued From Closure

Meanjin, Australia's second-oldest literary journal, has been saved by Queensland University of Technology just months after financial pressures forced its shutdown. The beloved magazine that launched writers like Helen Garner and Patrick White returns to its birthplace after 85 years.

ABC Australia2 min read
U.S. Launches AI Consortium to Speed Up Scientific Discovery
InnovationFeb 11

U.S. Launches AI Consortium to Speed Up Scientific Discovery

America just took a major leap forward in AI-powered science. The Department of Energy announced a historic partnership bringing together national labs, universities, and tech companies to accelerate breakthrough discoveries.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
India and Netherlands Launch Green Hydrogen Fellowship
Planet WinsFeb 6

India and Netherlands Launch Green Hydrogen Fellowship

India and the Netherlands just launched a major fellowship program to train the next generation of clean hydrogen researchers. Nineteen top Indian universities are joining forces with the University of Groningen to accelerate green energy breakthroughs.

Google News - Netherlands Technology2 min read
2,000 Bengaluru Students Earn AI and Coding Certificates
SolutionsFeb 6

2,000 Bengaluru Students Earn AI and Coding Certificates

Two thousand students in Bengaluru just completed professional certifications in AI and coding, gaining skills that match what tech companies actually need. Samsung Innovation Campus partnered with government and universities to make this training accessible and job-ready.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read

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