EiM Education Advisory Board convenes inaugural summit at Dulwich College (Singapore) to equip international school leaders with the tools to navigate AI with rigour and confidence

SINGAPORE, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Education in Motion (EiM), the global education group whose family of schools includes Dulwich College International and other leading schools in the UK, Switzerland and across China, today announced that its Education Advisory Board (EAB) held its inaugural summit and Board meeting in Singapore on 27-28 April 2026 — fulfilling a commitment made at the Board’s launch in September 2025 and marking a significant moment in EiM’s group-wide strategy on artificial intelligence in education.

The summit, hosted at Dulwich College (Singapore), counts among its participants former presidents of Yale, Oxford, New York University, and Rice University alongside one of the world’s foremost authorities on AI in education, University College London’s Professor Emerita Rose Luckin — a distinguished gathering of academic leadership convening around the question of AI’s role in schools.

Approximately 40 educational experts attended, including school heads from across EiM’s global network, the group’s central education team, and teacher representatives from each school. The summit is the centrepiece of a three-day programme that includes the EAB’s first in-person meeting and EiM’s annual Blue-Sky Conference for Heads of schools.

School leaders worldwide are navigating a landscape increasingly transformed by the possibilities of AI, and EiM’s approach puts students at the heart of every decision and places technology in the service of pedagogy. EiM’s vision for harnessing new technologies is evidence-based, seeking out new tools and technologies that have demonstrated their ability to positively shape educational outcomes for students and prepare them for an, as yet, unwritten future.

Facing the promise that new technologies offer, EiM is holding this summit — designed not to find solutions to the role of AI in education, but to build the capacity of its school leaders to think clearly and act wisely.

Professor Rose Luckin led a half-day workshop that addresses how LLMs work in an educational context and what that means for schools considering their adoption in an environment where educators prioritize putting students first.

“School leaders are being asked to make important decisions about the role of AI within their institutions faced with both incomplete information about their benefits yet high hopes about the promise of these new technologies,” said Professor Luckin. “The goal of this summit is not to tell them what to think, but to give them the tools to think clearly — to distinguish genuine evidence from commercial noise, and to make decisions that will serve their students well not just for this year, but for the decade to come.”

The choice of Singapore as the location for the EAB’s inaugural summit reflects both EiM’s presence through Dulwich College (Singapore) and the city-state’s own standing as a global hub for education and technology.

The spirit of harnessing innovative technologies for improved social and educational outcomes that animates the summit is also the spirit in which Dulwich College (Singapore) embarked on the construction of The Greenhouse – its net-zero energy, seven-storey multi-purpose extension completed in 2023, and host to the EAB summit. The Greenhouse includes a 400-seat multi-purpose auditorium, a STEAM workshop, a professional teaching kitchen, film and media suites, and three blackbox theatres. Notably, The Greenhouse is also the first international school building in Singapore to be certified Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore meaning that the energy it generates from renewable sources equals or exceeds the total energy it consumes annually.

A Board of Extraordinary Distinction

The EiM Education Advisory Board was launched in September 2025 to bring leading experts voices to bear on the future of learning. The Board is co-chaired by:

• Richard Levin, Frederick William Beinecke Professor of Economics Emeritus at Yale University, Yale President from 1993 to 2013; and subsequently Chief Executive Officer of Coursera; and
• Lesley Meyer, Chief Education Officer of EiM, with more than 35 years of international school leadership experience.

Additional members include:

• Professor Rose Luckin, Professor Emerita, University College London — world-leading researcher on artificial intelligence in education and founder of Educate Ventures Research
• David Leebron, former President of Rice University and former Dean of Columbia Law School
• Dr Andrew Hamilton, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former President of New York University
• Doris Sohmen-Pao, former trustee of Princeton University and Director of MBA Programmes at INSEAD and NUS

“The question for education is not whether to engage with AI, but how — and that requires the kind of careful, evidence-based thinking that has always distinguished truly outstanding schools,” said Richard Levin. “This summit is an opportunity to model that thinking, and to ensure that EiM’s schools lead rather than simply follow.”

“When we launched the Education Advisory Board, we made a commitment to convene the world’s best thinkers around the questions that matter most for education,” said Lesley Meyer. “Bringing this Board to Singapore for our first summit — focused on AI, the defining challenge of this moment in education — is a statement of our intent to shape this important conversation.”

About Education in Motion

Education in Motion (EiM) is a global leader in pioneering educational excellence, inspiring generations of learners to Live Worldwise. Since the founding of its first school over two decades ago, EiM has grown its diverse portfolio of schools and brands, offering a blend of innovation and tradition through a range of premium educational offerings across the globe. These include Dulwich College International, which offers both K-12 schools and a High School Programme; Dehong®, offering bilingual education; Green School International, promoting sustainability across Bali and the world; Sherfield School in the United Kingdom; Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG (HIF) in Switzerland; Ignite, a unique outdoors-based overseas residential programme; and Chinese-language learning and teaching platform Wo Hui Mandarin.

HEFEI, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2026 Global Renewable Energy Summit, Sungrow unveiled its full-scenario commercial and industrial (C&I) ecosystem, centered around the newly launched PowerKeeper series—a modular C&I energy storage system that achieves 0 waste in both investment and green power utilization, ensures 0 outage for C&I electricity consumption, and delivers a hassle-free experience through 7 upgrades (7Ups) across the entire lifecycle, ultimately maximizing returns for customers.

As an industry breakthrough, PowerKeeper is the first modular C&I ESS to successfully pass seven extreme challenge tests. This milestone embodies Sungrow’s “007” value proposition—redefining reliability standards for C&I energy storage.

Seven Extreme Challenges: Making Safety Invisible, Yet Fundamental

Energy storage systems are built for a 20+ year lifecycle, during which exposure to extreme weather, physical impacts, and unexpected incidents is inevitable. True reliability lies in proactively validating performance under the harshest conditions.

PowerKeeper inherits Sungrow’s comprehensive full-lifecycle safety system. With over 700 pre‑delivery tests, every unit is engineered for durability and resilience. The seven extreme tests cover the entire lifecycle and a wide range of real-world scenarios, structured across three critical dimensions:

1. Environmental Resilience: Reliable Performance in Harsh Natural Conditions
   • Maintains stable operation after 24-hour immersion in 50 cm of water
   • Delivers full power without derating across temperatures from -20°C to 40°C
2. Structural Integrity: No Fire or Explosion, Even When Knocked or Dropped
   • Endures a 250 kg pendulum impact with only minor surface damage, no structural compromise, and no abnormal temperature rise
   • Withstands repeated drops from heights ranging from 1.6 m to 5 m, maintaining structural integrity and thermal stability
3. Intrinsic Safety: No Fire spread, No Explosion Splash, Even in Worst-Case Scenarios
   • An integrated aerosol fire suppression system rapidly suppresses internal ignition
   • After removing internal suppression, flames self-extinguish without spreading
   • System-level active venting design in PV+ESS configurations prevents debris projection, safeguarding both personnel and equipment

From Pre- to Post-Commissioning: Flexible, Simple, Profitable

1. Pre-commissioning:
   PowerKeeper offers exceptional flexibility from the outset, with configurable capacities ranging from 50 kWh to 1,000 kWh and durations spanning 2 to 8 hours. It can be deployed as ESS-ready, PV+ESS, or PV-ready, enabling businesses to align system configuration with their investment pace and evolving energy strategies.
2. At commissioning:
   Installation is streamlined through both modular hardware design and intelligent digital tools. On the hardware side, the industry-first configuration of 12.5 kWh single modules or 50 kWh pre-built stacks significantly reduces installation complexity and labor costs. In contrast, seamless back-to-back installation supports four flexible layouts, making it ideal for space-constrained environments.
   On the software side, iSolarDesign enables rapid and intelligent system planning within just 10 minutes—while iSolarCloud simplifies grid connection to a three-step process that can be completed in five minutes. A unified platform with a 24/7 AI assistant further enhances operational efficiency by pinpointing faulty modules at the source, enabling faster and more precise O&M.
3. Post-commissioning:
   Once operational, PowerKeeper continues to maximize value through both performance and intelligent optimization. A 2.0 DC/AC ratio delivers up to 1.5 times higher power output, while 10 ms seamless switching ensures reliable off-grid operation when needed. In addition, AI-driven multi-revenue strategies—including peak shaving, demand charge management, and frequency response—work in tandem with integrated hardware and software to continuously enhance overall returns.

Full-Scenario Eco-Synergy: Sungrow C&I ESS Family

PowerKeeper, together with the PowerStack 255/510CS and PowerTitan series, forms Sungrow’s comprehensive C&I ESS portfolio. The solution supports a wide range of applications—from standalone ESS and PV+ESS to PV+ESS+EV charging and microgrids—covering voltage levels from 400 V to 35 kV. PowerKeeper is now available across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.

Dr. Cao Wei, GM of Sungrow’s C&I ESS Product Line, stated: “We build a full-scenario C&I ESS ecosystem because every application deserves a tailored solution. The seven extreme tests reflect our unwavering commitment to one core belief: safety is the greatest luxury.“

Sungrow remains committed to empowering industries worldwide with reliable, high-performance C&I energy storage solutions—working together to accelerate the transition toward a sustainable future.

About Sungrow

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 29 years. As of Dec 2025, Sungrow has installed over 1000 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The company is recognized as the world’s most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experiences. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com/en

Supported by PARKnSHOP & Watsons under the AS Watson Group, the initiative marks the kickoff of Hong Kong’s first community-wide oral health survey

Focus on community care, reaches into local neighborhoods, collaborating with NGO to proactively prevent gum problems

HONG KONG, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dental plaque stands as the primary culprit behind periodontal (gum) disease. Effective prevention starts with controlling plaque levels—the higher the plaque accumulation, the greater the risk of developing gum disease. To raise public awareness of dental plaque and periodontal health, this May, Colgate, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Dental Association, is actively promoting the message of “Proactive Gum Disease Prevention.”

From April 30 to May 7, the “TOTAL Periodontal Health Lab” will be held at Metro City Plaza in Tseung Kwan O. Supporting by PARKnSHOP and Watsons under the AS Watson Group, the campaign will also launch the “First Territory-wide Community Oral Health Survey in Hong Kong,” collecting data to inform future oral care strategies.

With great support by Hong Kong Dental Association, AS Watson Group, event ambassador Alex Fong, and multiple nonprofit organizations, the 8-day event will be held at the Metro City Plaza Atrium

The “First Territory-wide Community Oral Health Survey” aims to collect first-phase data to support the development roadmap of local oral care products. The initiative targets the collection of 5,000 real data samples, including age group, gender, and plaque levels, to assess the local risk levels of periodontal disease (severe, moderate, and mild). The campaign kickoff ceremony will take place at 1pm on April 30, while the event will be open to the public starting from 12pm on May 1.

Building the “TOTAL Periodontal Health Lab” Together
AS Watson Group has long been committed to corporate social responsibility and supporting diverse community initiatives. Celebrating its 185th anniversary this year, PARKnSHOP and Watsons are joining hands with Colgate to promote oral health under the theme: “Healthy Gums = Whole-Body Health: Proactive Gum Disease Prevention.” The initiative collaborates with various NGOs to engage communities through on-site screenings, interactive education, and professional consultations. Participants will learn proper brushing techniques and oral care fundamentals in a fun, relaxed environment, encouraging the adoption of daily healthy habits and enhancing awareness of gum disease prevention.

Extending the “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Mission
Colgate’s global “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” program is dedicated to providing oral health education and free dental screenings to children worldwide. Extending this mission to Hong Kong, the event will feature a Smile Power Station, where participants can share their smiles for charity. For every smile collected, Colgate will donate one toothpaste to the Hong Kong Dental Association’s outreach programmes.

Event Details: “TOTAL Periodontal Health Lab“:
Date: May 1–7, 2026
Venue: L1 Skylight Atrium, Metro City Plaza Phase 2
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Organizer Preview Session: April 30, 2026 (3:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

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About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a global leader in household and personal care products, offering a wide range of products in oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Colgate’s well-known brands are sold in over 200 countries and regions, including Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Suavitel, Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet, and Hill’s Ideal Balance.

A research team at Chulalongkorn University is transforming chemistry education through an immersive 3D “Chemistry Metaverse,” a platform that blends gaming with scientific training to expand access, improve safety, and better align learning with real-world skills.

BANGKOK, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Developed under the Metaverse of Academic Nexus for Global Opportunities (MANGOs), the platform allows students to enter a virtual “digital twin” of the university’s Faculty of Science. Inside, they can conduct experiments, operate advanced instruments, and solve real-world problems through interactive simulations.

The idea originated from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chadin Kulsing, a chemistry researcher and avid gamer, who saw potential in turning the engagement of virtual worlds into meaningful learning. A chance collaboration with Prof. Dr. Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij of the Faculty of Engineering helped bring the concept to life, resulting in a cross-disciplinary project combining chemistry, electrical engineering, and 3D game development.

Unlike traditional laboratories, often constrained by cost, equipment shortages, and safety risks, the metaverse provides a risk-free environment where students can experiment freely without real-world consequences, reinforcing safety awareness and scientific reasoning.

The platform is structured around outcome-based education, focusing on practical competencies rather than theoretical knowledge alone. Universities can collaborate with industry partners to design modules that train students in specific skills, such as operating complex instruments or optimizing chemical processes.

Learning is gamified through a tiered system, guiding users from beginner to professional levels via “quests.” Modules range from virtual titration exercises to forensic investigations, where students analyze DNA samples to solve simulated crimes. Advanced tools like gas chromatography—typically inaccessible to many undergraduates—are also available in the virtual environment.

One of the platform’s most innovative features is its integration with scent-release technology, enabling users to experience “virtual smells” linked to digital objects, such as plants in a simulated herb garden. This multi-sensory approach aims to deepen engagement and understanding.  Beyond teaching, the metaverse functions as a virtual research center, offering databases of chemical compounds and natural products that could support industries such as cosmetics and perfumery.

While adoption will depend on institutional policies, the project has already attracted international interest, with partners in Australia, Italy, and Southeast Asia exploring integration. Developers say the long-term goal is a global network of connected virtual campuses.

By merging gaming with science, the Chemistry Metaverse turns any laptop into a lab and reshapes how students learn chemistry.

Read more: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/293902/

Media Contact:
Pataraporn.r@chula.ac.th

XI’AN, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, LONGi announced two major technological breakthroughs. First, its independently developed Hybrid Interdigitated-Back-Contact (HIBC) solar cell has been certified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany, achieving a photoelectric conversion efficiency of 28.13%. This marks yet another step forward toward the theoretical efficiency limit of crystalline silicon solar cells, following LONGi’s previous efficiency record of 28.04% set in January 2026. Second, modules fabricated based on HIBC solar cells have been certified by the U.S. National Laboratory of the Rockies(NLR), with efficiency breaking through to 26.4% — setting a new record after LONGi had earlier pushed the crystalline silicon module efficiency to 26%.

As the ultimate solution for single-junction crystalline silicon cell technology, the HIBC cell developed by LONGi’s Central R&D Institute represents a culmination of the strengths of various cell technologies. The R&D team has innovatively introduced core technologies such as in-situ Patterned Edge Passivation (iPET) and Laser-Induced Crystallization modification (LIC). Through systematic optimization of structural design, material selection, and fabrication processes, the team has achieved multiple breakthroughs in optical performance, interface passivation quality, and charge transport efficiency, paving a mature pathway for the commercial deployment of ultra-high-efficiency crystalline silicon cells.

These hardcore breakthroughs in technological strength have already translated into a leading edge in mass production. In April 2026, the authoritative global PV media outlet TaiyangNews released its ranking of commercialized mass-produced module efficiencies, and LONGi’s  EcoLife series modules, powered by HIBC technology, secured the top spot with a mass-production efficiency of 25%. This achievement marks the official completion of a complete closed loop spanning from laboratory R&D to large-scale commercial application for HIBC cells, delivering yet another premium clean energy solution to global customers — one that offers “high efficiency, high energy yield, aesthetic versatility, and certified safety and reliability”.

Having been deeply engaged in the clean energy field for many years, LONGi has established a comprehensive “Green Power + Green Hydrogen + Energy Storage” full-chain clean energy solution, consistently driving technological iteration through independent innovation to deliver high-quality products across all application scenarios to global customers. Moving forward, LONGi will continue to focus on technological innovation, accelerating the translation of laboratory efficiency breakthroughs into large-scale manufacturing, and serving the global energy transition with more competitive clean energy products to help build a zero-carbon and sustainable green energy ecosystem.