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With support from the Mellon Foundation, AUW to soon launch a Humanities major

CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH Media OutReach8 July 2022 – Thanks to a grant of $1 million from the Mellon Foundation, Asian University for Women (AUW) is planning to launch a new Humanities major for undergraduate studies at the University. The Mellon grant, together with support from other sources, will enable AUW to enlist nine post-doctoral fellows to design and teach this new Humanities initiative. The Humanities major will comprise studies in Literature, History, Philosophy and Comparative Religion. Unlike the existing majors at AUW, the Humanities major would be only available to students who also co-major in one of the natural sciences or mathematics offerings at AUW and produce a thesis that bridges knowledge from both the Humanities and the scientific fields. Kamal Ahmad, AUW’s Founder noted that “Too often Humanities have been viewed as a purview of the leisure class. At AUW we think of Humanities as at the core of all of our existence. Our sense of imagination, joy, dignity and an unsevered will are all rooted in the Humanities. By studying history, literature, philosophy and religion in a systematic way, the AUW community will strengthen both its intellectual breadth but also more rigorously examine the fundamental questions that affect our society. We are grateful to the Mellon Foundation for so generously supporting AUW in these endeavors.”

New leadership at AUW is adding an astonishing breadth of expertise in the humanities at this invigorating moment. Joining as Vice Chancellor of AUW in February of 2022, Rubana Huq brings a humanities perspective to the University’s helm with her PhD in English literature from Jadavpur University, and her career as an accomplished poet in addition to her success in business. David Taylor also joined AUW in 2022 as the Dean of Humanities and is leading AUW’s new Humanities Program through its first year. David Taylor previously acted as the longtime Director of the Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations at Aga Khan University, and holds a PhD in Political Science from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London with a focus on South Asian history and politics. Rubana Huq and David Taylor have spearheaded the humanities initiative and share an optimistic vision for the future role of the humanities at AUW:

“The Humanities program at AUW will provide the foundation to discover and understand the human experience. Through the Humanities program, scholars will gain meaningful insights and will plan with creativity and reason. We hope that the humanities scholars at AUW will strive to preserve the past, understand the realities of today and use the knowledge to shape tomorrow.”

– Rubana Huq, Vice Chancellor of AUW

“To study the humanities is to share in the hopes and aspirations of peoples across the world and across the centuries. It is to understand that the human mind, individually and collectively, can produce radically different worldviews, forms of social organisation at all levels from family to nation, and ways of relating to the natural world. Students of the humanities learn that it is important to understand the past and present in order to build a better future for themselves and all the inhabitants of planet earth.”

– David Denis Taylor, Dean of Humanities at AUW

AUW is gratified to be partnering with institutions and outstanding scholars of the Humanities worldwide in support of the program. Sunil Amrith, the Renu and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University, has taken a key role in envisioning a Humanities program and its integral role at AUW:

“AUW’s new Humanities Program is an inspired effort to harness the power of the humanities to enhance AUW’s commitment to educating future leaders. The program will foster intercultural understanding by expanding students’ imaginations; it will instill in them a sense of how history shapes the present; it will help them to develop lifelong skills that could not be more vital: critical intelligence, clarity of expression, and deep empathy. It gives me hope to see AUW embrace this bold new initiative at a time of such strife and suffering in the region, and all around the world.”

– Sunil Amrith, Professor of History at Yale University

The selected post-doc fellows will be named as Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellows in the Humanities at AUW. In addition to the fellowships, the awardees will receive support for research, travel, and will be mentored by a senior academic from their field. They will be based on the AUW Campus in Chittagong where furnished faculty housing will be available. There will be options to seek appointment as Assistant Professors at AUW following the completion of the fellowship period. Those interested in the positions should send a copy of their CV with a cover letter along with a teaching statement, a research statement, and a sample course description and syllabus to Hildi.Gabel@asian-university.org.

Hashtag: #Mellon #AUW #AsianUniversityforWomen

About Asian University for Women (AUW):

Founded in 2008 and located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, AUW is the first of its kind: a regional institution dedicated to women’s education and leadership development through liberal arts and sciences education. It is international in outlook but rooted in the contexts and aspirations of the people of Asia. Chartered by the Parliament of Bangladesh, AUW exists solely to support a rising network of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the region. It seeks out women who show significant academic achievement and potential, demonstrate courage and a sense of outrage at injustice, and are empathic to the woes of other people.

1160 students from 17 countries currently attend AUW: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Timor Leste, Vietnam, and Yemen. More than 85% of AUW students are on full or near-full scholarships funded by supporters from around the world. The University has graduated over a thousand students to date. A majority of AUW graduates secure employment in the private and public sectors in their home countries while about 25% go on to pursue graduate studies at other institutions of higher learning including Oxford, Cambridge, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Columbia, Duke, Brandeis and Tufts, among others. To learn more about Asian University for Women, please visit .

National Assembly Approves Nine Laws

The National Assembly has announced the approval of all nine proposed amendments and new laws at the third Ordinary Session of the National Assembly.

OPPO Immortalises 100 years of Wimbledon’s Centre Court with its latest AR experience

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 8 July 2022 – On the famous vibrant grass courts of Wimbledon, inspiration is front and centre, thanks to this year’s tennis stars wowing fans across the globe. For the athletes they’re inspired by the overwhelming support of their energetic crowd. For the fans, seeing the hero tennis stars they admire inspires them to push the boundaries of human achievement. To mark the centenary of Wimbledon’s Centre Court, OPPO has created an Assisted Reality (AR) experience based on its newest CybeReal 2.0 technology, giving fans a unique viewpoint of the beloved Grand Slam.

OPPO immortalises 100 years of Wimbledon's Centre Court

OPPO immortalises 100 years of Wimbledon’s Centre Court

OPPO has returned as the global partner of Wimbledon for the fourth consecutive year, empowering tennis fans to capture the authentic magic of the court with its advanced imaging technology. OPPO’s new brand proposition, Inspiration Ahead, champions overcoming challenges and adversity with determination and a positive attitude, which aligns with the ethos of many of the world’s favourite tennis stars. Wimbledon showcases worldwide the necessity of growth and evolution against stagnation.

OPPO x Wimbledon

OPPO x Wimbledon

This year, available exclusively for fans attending the tournament, OPPO’s AR experience will give fans an inside look into the eclectic history of Wimbledon. The experience allows tennis fans to drop in the iconic athletes from across the decades into their AR environment and hear first-hand the moments that have cemented Wimbledon’s legacy. The experience was created using OPPO’s AR platform, CybeReal 2.0.

OPPO CybeReal 2.0 AR Experience for 100-year of Wimbledon Centre Court

OPPO CybeReal 2.0 AR Experience for 100-year of Wimbledon Centre Court

CybeReal 2.0 is underpinned by our latest spatial computing and localisation technology, which can provide highly accurate position and orientation but lower power consumption with a single capture of the physical environment. The self-developed 3D reconstruction technology achieved consumer-level data collection of real-world and cloud-based reconstruction of its virtual replica, all within few hours for Wimbledon court. This can be achieved on OPPO handsets, taking place this time on the flagship device, the OPPO Find X5 Pro.

Innovation is threaded throughout all facets of OPPO and sits at the core of the company’s ethos. Technological advancements, such as the dedicated imaging NPU MariSilicon X, are a prime example of OPPO’s commitment to elevating users’ experiences. The imaging NPU is a product of over ten years of research and development, debuting in the smartphone filled with industry-firsts, the OPPO Find X5 Pro. With up-levelled photography and videography capabilities, tennis lovers can easily capture the awe-inspiring scenes on the court with brilliant HDR quality. MariSilicon X’s computational power brings true-to-life imaging experiences to reveal the subtle nuances of action at Wimbledon.

With the breakneck speeds of the serves at Wimbledon and the fast-paced movement of the players, smartphones have notoriously been known not to capture the authentic intensity of the Grand Slam matches. The Find X5 Pro solves this issue with its Ultra-Clear Snapshot technology in tandem with the industry-first Five-Axis Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and three-degrees anti-shake technology for impressive results without the lag.

Shot on OPPO Find X5 Pro: Wimbledon Centre Court

Shot on OPPO Find X5 Pro: Wimbledon Centre Court

Looking to the future, OPPO’s committed to ensuring tennis lovers around the world can experience the thrills and the excitement of the elite championship. From high-quality imaging experiences for the fans in the stalls to the crystal-clear smartphone displays for fans viewing at home, OPPO will continue to empower fans at Wimbledon 2023.

Hashtag: #OPPO

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

Vice President of Laos Bids Farewell to Outgoing Israeli Ambassador

Vice President of Laos, Ms. Pany Yathoutou (right) and Israeli ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, Mr. Nadav Eshcar. (left).
Vice President of Laos, Ms. Pany Yathoutou (right) and Israeli ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, Mr. Nadav Eshcar (left).

Concluding missions in Vietnam and Laos, Israeli Ambassador Nadav Eshcar paid a courtesy call on the Vice President of Laos yesterday at the National Assembly.

Laos to Bolster Sustainable Trade, Diversify Value Chains Under ARISE Plus Project

Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Manothong Vongxay, Ambassador of the European Union to Laos, Ina Marčiulionytė, and participants at the ARISE Plus 6th Project Review Committee.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Manothong Vongxay, Ambassador of the European Union to Laos, Ina Marčiulionytė, and participants at the ARISE Plus 6th Project Review Committee.

Representatives and stakeholders from the industry and commerce sector and the European Union came together to discuss sustainable trade solutions at the ARISE Plus Laos 6th Project Review yesterday.

Laos Informs Thais that Kratom Remains Illegal

Kratom plants (Photo: MedMark Treatment Centre).

The Lao Department of Food and Drug Safety is concerned with the illegal use of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) in Laos.

Lao Deputy Prime Minister Visits Cambodia

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Saleamxay Kommasith, and Prime Minister Hun Sen shake hands in Phnom Penh.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs led a delegation on Wednesday to attend the 14th Meeting of the Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation between Laos and Cambodia (JCBC), held from 06-08 July 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

NESTLÉ® KITKAT® Stick optimizes to new recyclable paper packaging in July

Retaining the crispy fun and integrating the concept of sustainability for a green lifestyle

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 July 2022 – As the world’s largest food and beverage company, NESTLÉ is committed to providing consumers with Good food, Good life, and inspiring the public to live a green lifestyle. NESTLÉ aims to achieve 100% recyclable or reusable product packaging1 by 2025 and reduce the use of virgin plastic by one-third. This July, NESTLÉ Hong Kong optimizes the individual packaging of NESTLÉ® KITKAT® Stick to recyclable paper packaging in order to reduce the use of plastics, encourage consumers to recycle packaging materials and join hands with NESTLÉ to support sustainability.

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Hong Kong NESTLÉ® KITKAT® Stick optimizes to recyclable paper packaging and keeps its crispy fun

This month, NESTLÉ Hong Kong has taken another step for its green footprint by optimizing the packaging for NESTLÉ® KITKAT® Stick. The recyclable paper packaging is used in order to reduce the plastic consumption. The new environmental-friendly packaging was developed by NESTLÉ team. After researches and tests, the packaging is made of 100% pure pulp which is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to achieve the effect of reducing plastic consumption and being recyclable2. NESTLÉ® KITKAT® Stick had won many praises since its successful launch last year. It is transformed from the classic crispy fun of Nestle® KITKAT® chocolate wafers. The crispy chocolate surface of NESTLÉ® KITKAT® Stick is also covered with large pieces of Nestle® KITKAT® chocolate wafer to bring out its rich, sweet and crispy taste and texture. Everyone can participate in recycling together and contribute to sustainable development while enjoying NESTLÉ® KITKAT® Stick. “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Let us work together to reduce the impact of product packaging on environment and improve the quality of life!

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Suggested Retail Price: $19 (Impulse);
$59.9 (Multipack)
Point of Sales: Supermarkets & convenient stores (gradually changeover to recycling paper packaging)
NESTLÉ Customer Service: 2179 8888

Reference

  1. NESTLÉ (2018). NESTLÉ aiming at 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025. Vevey, Switzerland. From: https://www.nestle.com/media/pressreleases/allpressreleases/nestle-recyclable-reusable-packaging-by-2025#
  2. NESTLÉ (2021). Carry on the sustainability mission with environmental-friendly packaging. Thailand. From: https://www.nestle.co.th/en/stories/recyclable-packaging