Manila Central University (MCU) in Caloocan City is offering 1,320 scholarships with 100-percent free tuition as part of its 120th anniversary celebrations.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/20/campus-press/mcu-offers-over-1000-full-scholarship-slots/2076474Mesiniaga Berhad and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on GenAI talent development. The partnership aims to leverage both entities' strengths to address the need for GenAI talents, building on Mesiniaga's "AI-Augmented Development" programme. TAR UMT, a premier institution in Malaysia with over 310,000 graduates, will focus on bridging the gap between academic research and real-world business applications. This collaboration is part of Mesiniaga's efforts to nurture future-ready talent through its GenAI Centre of Excellence, which has driven significant research and development in GenAI since mid-2023.
https://www.thestar.com.my/starpicks/2025/03/19/advancing-genai-educationNvidia is set to reveal details about its latest artificial intelligence chip at its annual software developer conference in San Jose, California. The company's CEO Jensen Huang will likely discuss the new flagship offering, named Rubin, which includes a family of chips designed for huge data centers that train AI systems. Nvidia has seen significant success with its AI-powered products, including ChatGPT and Claude, and its stock value has quadrupled over the past three years.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/nvidia-expected-to-reveal-details-of-latest-ai-chip-at-conference-1867637NVIDIA unveiled its new Omniverse at the GTC 2025 conference in San Jose, introducing the Blackwell Ultra processor, a next-generation AI chipset designed to enhance AI reasoning capabilities, marking a significant shift from generative AI to more complex AI tasks.
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/nvidia-unleashes-new-ai-universeQueens College has ended its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program due to federal funding cuts, citing the need to assess priorities and identify alternative funding sources. Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez stated that CUNY is assessing the implications of the guidance but will not panic in response to changes from Washington. The university's central office remains concerned about potential research funding cuts and plans to advocate for continued growth as a preeminent research institution. Assistant Professor Sara López Amézquita, who was part of the program's advisory board, expressed concerns that the initiative provided a space for colleagues to collaborate on making classrooms more inclusive.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/03/18/funder-axes-queens-college-diversity-initiative-amid-trump-dei-purge/The Ramnath Goenka Foundation awards honor outstanding journalism contributions from print, digital and broadcast journalists. The awards, instituted since 2006, recognize 20 exceptional achievements in categories such as investigative journalism, sports, politics, books, features, and regional languages.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/empathy-can-help-journalists-beat-ai-president-murmu-at-ramnath-goenka-awards-1/Singapore's Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre has partnered with Reverberance, a renowned wind percussion ensemble led by Artistic Director Dr Tan Qing Lun. As part of their collaboration, Reverberance will be selected as an Arts Resident at the centre. Alvin Tan, CEO of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, discussed the partnership, highlighting the importance of promoting cultural exchange and artistic innovation in Singapore.
https://channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-chinese-cultural-centre-launches-new-arts-residency-scheme-5008491SAP Labs is partnering with the National University of Singapore to train AI researchers, while Oracle is in talks to establish a data centre on Indonesia's Batam Island. The company has also launched an AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore to collaborate with customers. Additionally, Oracle and other firms are transforming work mindsets and reshaping corporate culture through digital transformation, which can be simplified using AI integration platforms. OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.5 in a research preview, offering early access to developers and Pro users.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/heineken-launches-first-global-genai-lab-singapore-improve-global-operationsScholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, reaching over 135 countries through various channels including school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, and online platforms.
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