International business leaders have gathered in Shanghai for the International Business Leaders' Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai (IBLAC) meeting [31d3399c]. The meeting, focused on the theme of 'Changes and New Opportunities: Making Shanghai a More Robust and Resilient International Metropolis,' aims to seek advice and ideas from top business minds and executives [31d3399c]. Executives from various industries have high hopes for Shanghai to further unleash its potential in research resources, talent pools, and digital infrastructure [31d3399c]. Meanwhile, Shanghai has launched an executive leadership program at Fudan University's School of Management to provide talent in the life sciences sector with both scientific research and entrepreneurial knowledge [e93bec9e]. The program aims to build an exchange platform for talented personnel and organizations in the field of life sciences and healthcare in China, promoting industry upgrade and integration [e93bec9e]. These initiatives reflect Shanghai's ambition to shape its future as a robust international metropolis in both business and science.
In Labuan, the Labuan International School (LIS) hosted its annual Challenge Based Learning (CBL) Conference, where 250 students participated in an innovation program showcasing their creative solutions in current and environmental issues [b0d65367]. The conference was held in collaboration with the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA), Education Department, Department of Environment (DOE), Health Department, Lions Club, and Etiqa Offshore Labuan [b0d65367]. Six standout innovations emerged from the conference and are poised to compete at the national level [b0d65367]. The winning innovations set for the national competition (Primary Top Three Best Challenges Award) are the 'Mini Maths', a clock designed to assist kindergarten students in learning math in a quick and fun way; 'Sugar Guide Box', that educates children about sugar consumption in a fun and engaging way; and teaching kit (Pulley-18) for young children to learn and understand addition and subtraction [b0d65367]. Meanwhile, the Secondary Top Three Best Challenges Award that will be competing in the national level are 'SOLDE', an eco-friendly cleaning detergent made with non-toxic and organic materials for household purposes; 'Periodic Pair-Up' (PPU), a gamification tool to boost students' understanding of the Periodic Table; and 'Baleco', an environmentally-free biodegradable container that will not harm the marine life which also acts as an alternative product for plastic containers made of banana leaves [b0d65367].
The Laboratory of Sharia and Legal Sciences and Contemporary Issues is organizing its first international conference on the subject of languages and sharia sciences [6bfad462]. The conference, scheduled to take place on May 12, 2024, aims to recall past achievements and address current and future challenges in the field [6bfad462]. The conference is being organized in coordination with the Faculty of Sharia in Fez, Morocco [6bfad462].
The Bloomsbury Handbook of Modern Chinese Literature in Translation is being launched on May 31, 2024 at the Brunei Gallery, SOAS [29f2bb86]. The handbook provides an overview of modern and contemporary Chinese literature from a translation studies perspective. It aims to give readers a context to understand the effects of linguistic and cultural transfer in Chinese literary works. The book addresses the pedagogical lack in teaching Chinese literature in English translation, where students often read the works through their own cultural expectations. The launch event will feature speakers such as Lucas Klein, Chris Song, Paul Bevan, Wen-chi Li, Mary Mazzilli, and Dylan K. Wang [29f2bb86]. The event is open to the public and free to attend, but registration is required. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Modern Chinese Literature in Translation is a significant contribution to the field of Chinese literature and translation studies.
Tech students at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, are benefiting from a workshop named after Lu Ban, an ancient Chinese craftsman [462c1643]. The workshop provides hands-on experience and empowers the students with technical skills [462c1643]. The workshop is aimed at fostering technical talents in Egypt and is part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between China and Egypt in the field of technical education [462c1643]. The students express pride in their hands-on experience and highlight the positive impact of the workshop on their education [462c1643].
The Lullaby Room is an audiovisual exhibition by Adel-Jing Wang, a sound studies scholar and art anthropologist. The exhibition explores the power of lullabies and their connection to human caregiving. Wang recorded the sound for the video using a binaural microphone, including the sound of knitting a blanket and her own humming of lullabies. The exhibition is hosted at Building 3, Chinese Professor’s Villa, Zhejiang University, Zhijiang Campus, Zhijiang road #51, Xihu district, Hangzhou, Zhejiang. It is supported by the Berggruen Fellowship and the Zhejiang University Institute for Advanced Study in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS). The exhibition is open from June 1, 2024, to July 1, 2024, with specific hours from 14:00 to 17:00 on June 2, 2024. The Berggruen Institute is an organization that aims to develop foundational ideas and shape political, economic, and social institutions for the 21st century. [eaa2882a]