in Melbourne set to Scoot to Singapore By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:42:00 +1000 The Singapore based low-cost airline, Scoot, has announced that it will launch direct flights from Melbourne to Singapore in November 2015. Scoot is a low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines that flies to a variety of locations in China and Australia. The airline was founded in 2011 and has embarked on a new strategy in providing low fares and quality customer service to travellers. Travellers will be flying with Scoot on the latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner; the world’s most advanced aircraft. Full Article
in HotelQuickly expands into Australia with a new Melbourne office By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:28:00 +1000 Hotel and accommodation booking app, HotelQuickly, has opened an office in Melbourne as part of its plans to expand its operations in the Australian market. The Hong-Kong headquartered company, which was launched in March 2013, has more than 600,000 users globally and offers last-minute discounted hotel and accommodation booking options for travellers. Full Article
in Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement begins By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:51:00 +1000 The Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) will enter into force on 12 December 2014, opening up new investment opportunities for Victorian and Korean businesses that will enhance their relationships. KAFTA will increase export opportunities across a wide range of industries: from beef, wheat, sugar, dairy, wine, horticulture and seafood, to automotive suppliers, and the resources and energy industries. It will also open up significant opportunities for service providers. Full Article
in Japan-Australia FTA paves way for renewed Japanese investment By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:19:00 +1000 The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) entered into force on 15 January 2015. Japanese interest in Victorian and nationwide investment is continuing to grow, with major fast food chains and convenience store operators looking at investing in the agriculture sector, which will in turn support expansion into the South East Asia marketplace. Full Article
in Equinix expands in Melbourne with launch of new data centre By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:11:00 +1000 The global data centre and software giant, Equinix, has recently opened a new state-of-the-art data centre in Melbourne, as part of its expansion plans throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The centre, which is strategically located in Port Melbourne, about 2.5 kilometres from the Central Business District, will help to meet the growing regional demand for premium data centre services, and comes amidst strong growth in Australia and Victoria’s IT markets. Equinix has invested A$60 million in the centre, known as ME1, and early reports indicate an successful launch. Full Article
in Victorian wind farms bring power to Canberra By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2015 11:50:00 +1000 Two Victorian wind farms have won 20-year deals with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), to supply a third of Canberra's electricity needs. In a deal worth A$68 million a year each, the alternative power venture is set to increase Canberra household power bills by A$93, however with 200 megawatts of capacity, the wind farms are expected to create a 580,000-tonne reduction to the city's yearly carbon emission each year (the equivalent of removing 157,000 cars). Full Article
in Melbourne makes history with world’s first 3D printed jet engine By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:59:00 +1000 Melbourne’s Monash University and Amearo Engineering have captured the attention of global aviation industry giants by creating the world’s first 3-D printed jet engine. The manufacturing breakthrough will lead to cheaper, lighter and more fuel efficient jets, and will result in advances in medical technology, according to engineers and researchers. Full Article
in Moving Victoria – Australia’s number one destination for inter-state migration By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:50:00 +1000 Melbourne has reinforced its great reputation as the world’s most liveable city with new statistics showing Victoria as the number one destination for Australians moving inter-state. Full Article
in Leading Victorian and US regenerative medicine institutes announce partnership By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:54:00 +1000 Regenerative medicine research efforts are set to strengthen in Australia with the recent announcement between Melbourne’s Monash University and leading US biomedical institution, MDI Biological Laboratory. Full Article
in Bio blog: Dr Amanda Barnard grabs a bag of ‘firsts’ winning the Nobel Prize of nanoscience world: The Freynman Prize By blog.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 15:39:00 +1000 The Feynman Prize for Nanotechnology was awarded last month to Dr Amanda Barnard. Often referred to as the Nobel Prize of nanoscience, the prize’s importance is remarkable in that it recognises prodigious talent in the sector and is a reliable predictor of scientific discoveries with a very high translational impact on industry. Full Article
in Global tech company Square arrives in Melbourne By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 11:35:00 +1000 The global mobile payments company, Square, will open its Australian headquarters in Melbourne, which will be its fourth global base after the United States, Canada and Japan. Full Article
in International buyers travel to Victoria to meet the winemakers By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Mon, 25 May 2015 13:50:00 +1000 More than 150 international buyers and investors from Europe, the Middle East and Asia will travel to Victoria as part of a major inbound trade mission that showcases its diverse wine industry. Meet the Winemaker, will introduce international buyers to over 100 key winemakers from 21 diverse winemaking regions around Victoria, allowing the industry to develop new export opportunities and giving the world an insight into Victoria’s unique winemaking capabilities. Full Article
in In a changing climate, information is power By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:44:23 +0000 The following story by Alexa Jay was originally posted on the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) news blog. In a variable and changing climate, information may be the key to unlocking successful adaptation strategies. How can millions of farmers access climate information services that support adaptation to climate variability and change? Climate information services are a powerful tool in helping farmers adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change, to both protect against drought and extreme events and take advantage of good conditions. A new report presents lessons learned from 18 case studies across Africa and South Asia that have developed and delivered weather and climate information and related advisory services for smallholder farmers, demonstrating that scaling up these services for millions of farmers is possible today. This infographic highlights what kind of information is being provided to farmers, and how it expands the range of management options available. Full Article East Africa Southern Africa West Africa South Asia Environment and Production Technology Climate Change CCAFS Climate Change ICTs
in Taking stock of national agricultural R&D capacity in Africa South of the Sahara By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:01:56 +0000 This report is a timely input into the ongoing development agenda for Africa South of the Sahara (SSA). The 2013 report on agriculture and food systems by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network released a set of post–2015 development goals, including recommendations that low- and middle-income countries increase their spending on agricultural research and development (R&D) by a minimum of 5 percent per year during 2015–2025, and that they allocate at least 1 percent of their agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) to public agricultural R&D. More recently, the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa was adopted at the African Heads of State Summit, necessitating the development of a continent-wide implementation plan. This report, which summarizes SSA’s recent progress in developing its national agricultural R&D systems, is intended to serve as an important input into, and potential benchmark for, the implementation of the science agenda in SSA and the broader development agenda for the region. The analysis is based on comprehensive primary datasets by Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI), the most recent of which was compiled during 2012–2013. PDF file: astiafricasynthesis.pdf(1.9MB) Full Article East Africa Southern Africa Central Africa West Africa English Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Regional report Science & Technology
in Doubling down on a good investment By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:19:57 +0000 As the world’s population continues to expand, ensuring that food production can meet the growing demand is an ever-mounting challenge. Climate change, soil degradation, and volatile food prices further threaten food security at a time when increasing agricultural output is paramount. In the report, Taking Stock of National Agricultural R&D Capacity in Africa South of the Sahara, produced by IFPRI’s Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators, researchers Nienke Beintema and Gert-Jan Stads summarize recent progress in the development of national agricultural research systems in Africa south of the Sahara (SSA). The report—presented at the conference celebrating 15 years of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in Johannesburg, South Africa this week—also serves as a benchmark for monitoring the implementation of the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa, which is being launched at the conference. More information Taking stock of national agricultural R&D capacity in Africa South of the Sahara (ASTI Regional Report) African countries south of the Sahara must double investment in agricultural R&D, report finds (IFPRI Press Release) ASTI website featuring related data visualization tools Regional spending on agricultural research and development (R&D) must double if the countries of SSA are to meet the recommended United Nations (UN) and African Union’s target of investing 1 percent of agricultural GDP in public agricultural R&D, not to mention the even more ambitious post-2015 recommendation that low- and middle-income countries ramp up spending on agricultural R&D by five percent from 2015 to 2025. The report highlights additional challenges to national agricultural research systems: Low staff retention and qualification levels: Civil service recruitment restrictions, low salaries, and inadequate funding have prevented many public agricultural research institutions from competing for, training, and retaining staff; in addition, a very large share of senior researchers are approaching retirement. Low female participation: Although female participation in agricultural R&D has increased in recent years, women have less influence on decisionmaking and policy because men continue to dominate in senior research and management positions. High funding volatility: Volatile fluctuations in agricultural R&D funding exert negative impacts on agricultural research systems by impeding strategic planning, undermining the conduct of research programs, demotivating staff, and eroding prior progress, all of which affect the quality, quantity, and efficiency of research outcomes and their ultimate impact on agricultural productivity and poverty alleviation. High donor dependency: Significant shares of government funding are generally allocated to salaries, leaving many countries dependent on donor and development bank funding to support the day-to-day costs of operating research programs and developing and maintaining R&D infrastructure; in addition to increasing funding volatility, high dependence on donor funding has the potential to skew national research priorities. African governments and research agencies are limited in their choice of options to address the many challenges they face in developing their agricultural research systems because of funding constraints. The ASTI report lists various successful policy changes already adopted in certain countries, which can offer valuable lessons for other countries. “It is critical that African countries invest more in agricultural research to ensure that they can feed their populations,” said Beintema. “Underinvestment, inadequate human resource capacity, poor research infrastructure, and a lack of coherent policies continue to constrain the quantity and quality of research outputs in many countries.” Full Article East Africa Southern Africa Central Africa West Africa Environment and Production Technology Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Science & Technology agricultural R&D ASTI Food Security Public investment
in Finding a middle ground By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:07:43 +0000 Adopting integrated soil fertility management (ISFM)—practices that combine organic inputs and judicious amounts of inorganic fertilizer and improved seeds—offers farmers a higher profit and is more sustainable than using inorganic fertilizer. Yet its adoption rates across Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) are among the lowest worldwide. As I presented at an Ag Sector Council seminar earlier today, a recent study conducted as part of an IFPRI economics of land degradation project has revealed an inverse relationship between profit and adoption rate of most non-ISFM fertility practices (see figure below). In the same study, ISFM was shown to reduce climate-related production risks. More information Presentation: Smallholder adoption of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Video: The economics of land degradation IFPRI research on land degradation Why are African farmers not adopting ISFM practices? One reason is that agricultural extension agents simply don’t have sufficient capacity to advise farmers on ISFM, climate change, and other global change-related farming practices. In addition, ISFM requires more labor than other practices, and governments are not investing in developing and supporting them. How can farmers be encouraged to switch? An experiment conducted in Malawi showed that, without exception, all farmers responded to ISFM incentives offered on the condition that they plant agroforestry trees or adopt conservation agriculture. This implies that adoption of ISFM could be increased by: offering short-term training for agricultural extension agents on ISFM, climate change, and other new farming technologies; conditioning benefits to easily verifiable organic soil fertility management practices, such as agroforestry, that will more than reduce the current cost of subsidies, yet increase yield and profit; and promoting agroforestry and other plant-based organic soil fertility management practices to reduce the high labor intensity of ISFM. Full Article Southern Africa Environment and Production Technology Land Degradation land degradation Soil soil fertility
in Botswana: Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 17:06:36 +0000 Botswana: ASTI Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet Overall, the number of researchers holding PhD degrees doubled in Botswana during 2000–2011, and the number of researchers qualified to the BSc-degree level tripled. Agricultural R&D in Botswana is almost entirely funded by the government. Spending on operating and program costs increased significantly during 2005–2007, but contracted again from 2008, when government funding to many public-sector agencies was cut due to spiraling inflation. Botswana invests a relatively high share of its agricultural GDP in agricultural research. Nevertheless, such a high intensity ratio is not uncommon in countries with small populations and relatively high per capita incomes. Small countries are not able to benefit from economies of scale to the degree that larger countries can, so basic research infrastructure and staffing constitute greater shares of investment. PDF file: Botswana-Factsheet.pdf(467.4KB) Full Article Botswana English Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Country Note Science & Technology
in Democratic Republic of Congo: Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 17:37:33 +0000 Democratic Republic of Congo: ASTI Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet Despite rapid growth in recent years, DR Congo’s agricultural R&D spending remains well below the levels required to sustain its needs; in fact, spending levels as a share of AgGDP are among the lowest in Africa. Agricultural researcher numbers also grew rapidly in recent years, particularly at INERA and CRAA, although most of this growth occurred among researchers trained to the BSc or MSc levels. Accounting for just 9 percent of total researchers, women are severely underrepresented in agricultural R&D in DR Congo, especially given that the country’s agricultural labor force is predominantly female. PDF file: DRCongo-Factsheet.pdf(529.2KB) Full Article Democratic Republic of Congo English Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Country Note Science & Technology
in République démocratique du Congo: Fiche d’information sur les indicateurs de la R&D agricole By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 17:39:47 +0000 République démocratique du Congo: Fiche d’information sur les indicateurs de la R&D agricole Malgré la forte croissance au cours des dernières années, les dépenses de R&D agricole de la RDC sont encore en deçà des niveaux requises pour subvenir aux besoins du pays. Le ratio dépenses/PIB agricole est parmi les plus bas en Afrique. Les effectifs de chercheurs agricoles connaissent également une croissance rapide depuis quelques années, notamment à l’INERA et au CRAA. Cette croissance est due à l’augmentation des chercheurs de niveau licence/ BSc ou master/MSc. En RDC, les femmes ne représentent que 9 % de l’effectif total des chercheurs travaillant dans la R&D agricole : elles sont donc gravement sous-représentées, d’autant plus que la main-d’oeuvre agricole du pays est caractérisée par une prédominance féminine. PDF file: DRCongo-Fr-Factsheet.pdf(553.6KB) Full Article Democratic Republic of Congo Français Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Country Note Science & Technology
in Achieving Food Security in Africa South of the Sahara Through Food Value Chains By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 19:34:27 +0000 Time: 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm EDT (Please join us for lunch beginning at 11:45 am); Live webcast coming up at the scheduled time. Presenter(s): Moderator: Rajul Pandya-Lorch, IFPRI | Welcome: Astrid Jakobs de Pádua, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany | Paul Mwafongo, Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania | Speakers: Khamaldin Mutabazi, Sokoine University of Agriculture SUA in Morogoro, Tanzania | Ephraim Nkonya, IFPRI | Stefan Sieber, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research ZALF Contact/RSVP: RSVP to Simone Hill-Lee - s.hill-lee@cgiar.org, 202-862-8107. Location: International Food Policy Research Institute 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC Fourth Floor Conference Facility This seminar will present findings of food and nutrition security research projects in Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) funded by German federal ministries. The presentations will highlight results of the projects, share success stories of food value chains, and outline key policies required to achieve food and nutrition security through the value chain approach. Presentations Ephraim Nkonya Stefan Sieber Papers Trans-SEC Scientific Papers Trans-SEC QuickFinder Guide Stefan Sieber will present an overview of German research programs and related projects conducted in SSA. Khamaldin Mutabazi and Ephraim Nkonya will present empirical evidence of both success stories and challenges of the value chain approach in Tanzania, as well as discuss policies that enhance or pose challenges for market development in SSA. Full Article East Africa Southern Africa IFPRI Headquarters Agriculture & Rural Development Country & Regional Programs Infrastructure and Trade Poverty Poverty and Trade Program Evaluation Global Issues Hunger Markets & Trade Poverty Reduction Public Policy & Investment
in Agriculture in Africa -- Telling Facts from Myths By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 20:08:25 +0000 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT Live streaming video by Ustream Presenter(s): Keynote Speakers: Chris Barrett, Cornell University | Gero Carletto, World Bank, Living Standards Measurement Study | Luc Christiaensen, World Bank | Klaus Deininger, World Bank | Makhtar Diop, World Bank Africa Region | Shenggen Fan, IFPRI | Francisco Ferreira, World Bank | Ethel Sennhauser, World Bank | Stan Wood, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Contact/RSVP: Simone Hill-Lee, s.hill-lee@cgiar.org; 202-862-8107 Location: International Food Policy Research Institute 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC Fourth Floor Conference Facility • Are women in Africa doing all the farming? • Can Africa’s postharvest loss really be that high? • Is input use still dismally low? Is land still abundantly available and land rental non-existent? • Are Africa’s youth exiting agriculture en masse? More information For presentations, video and other related materials please visit the World Bank project page Come and join us at an IFPRI-World Bank conference featuring 15 revealing Ignite-style presentations. The panel discussions are based on research conducted by an international consortium of universities and international organizations led by the Chief Economist Office of the Africa Region of the World Bank, and are intended to scrutinize conventional wisdom about African agriculture. Co-hosts Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI, and Makhtar Diop, Vice President of the Africa Region of the World Bank, will make opening remarks, and the expert panels will reflect on the research findings and their implications. Registration for this event is now closed. Conference will be streamed in its entirety on this page. PreviewAttachmentSize June2015EventAgendaFinal.pdf34.63 KB Full Article East Africa Southern Africa West Africa IFPRI Headquarters Agriculture & Rural Development Agriculture and Health Crop Technology Markets & Trade Poverty Reduction
in PwC China Sourcing Initiative (CSI) Information Session - Hong Kong (November 14, 2024 8:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:23 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:30pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center This CSI information session will focus only on PwCHong Kong based positions.This info session will invite professionals and partners from the following service lines of PwC Hong Kong:Core AssuranceRisk AssuranceTaxConsultingThe PwC Hong Kong professionals and partners will share business insights, their career development experiences and help you prepare for interviews and future careers with their teams and PwC Hong Kong.We have many positions available across the line of services in assurance, tax, and consulting in our Hong Kong office. Positions are forfull time Associate roles with a start date in fall/late of 2025. Application Eligibility:Bachelor and Master students who graduate from universities in the United States or Canada between August 2023 and August 2025 are eligible to apply. Mandarin or Cantonese language skills as well as English are required.PwC will provide Hong Kong working visa sponsorship for selected associates. We welcome STEM major students who are interested in getting professional training and professional service experiences in Hong Kong to join our program. Please join the CSI Virtual Information Session - Hong Kong on November 14, 2024 from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm US Eastern Time to learn more about the opportunities in PwC Hong Kong. For all current CSI openings, please visit: https://app.mokahr.com/campus-recruitment/pwc/148260#/page/CSI Full Article Careers / Jobs
in Driving into UMix (November 14, 2024 8:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:42:45 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:00pm Location: Pierpont Commons Organized By: Center for Campus Involvement CCI Get ready for an evening packed with hands-on fun and good vibes! Join us for an exciting UMix featuring personalized license plates, Lego car building, free food from Great Greek, crafts, Mario Kart, and the Cars movie to top it all off. This is the perfect chance for everyone to connect, unwind, and get creative. Come for the fun, stay for the memories—see you there! Full Article Social / Informal Gathering
in Couzens Hall (2024-2025) (Housing) (November 14, 2024 8:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:36 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:00pm Location: Couzens HALL Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan Full Article Conference / Symposium
in Violin Studio Recital (November 14, 2024 7:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:16:55 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30pm Location: Earl V. Moore Building Organized By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance Violin students of Professor Fabiola Kim perform a recital. Full Article Performance
in Undergraduate Teacher Education Info Session (November 14, 2024 7:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:12:00 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00pm Location: Museum of Art Organized By: School of Education Please join us in person to learn more about how Marsal Education can help you reach your education goals through our teacher certification program! Full Article Presentation
in Chamber Music Forum: Nikolaas Kende, piano and Jolente De Maeyer, violin (November 14, 2024 7:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:17:15 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00pm Location: Earl V. Moore Building Organized By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance The Departments of Chamber Music and Piano present this Belgian piano/violin duo in a master class, coaching U-M students on the performance of piano chamber music. GUEST ARTIST BIOS One of the leading Belgian violinists, JOLENTE De MAEYER, has brought her virtuosity and passionate interpretations to diverse global audiences. She is recognized as an exceptionally gifted artist, reflected in the numerous awards and effusive reviews she has received for both her live performances and recordings. Prizewinner of several international competitions in Portugal (Cardona Competition), Russia (Liana Issakadze Competition) and London (Benjamin Britten Competition), the international career of Jolente started with a successful participation at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels. Performances with all major Belgian orchestras and concert tours in Europe and the United States followed. She made her debut in Florida, Vermont, California, Washington DC and Canada in 2017. This was followed by an extensive tour in South Africa. Future engagements include concert tours in Europe, Canada, United States and China. Her recordings include concerti by Saint-Saëns and Vieuxtemps with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Liège with Christian Arming, awarded an ‘Editors Choice’ from Diapason, and the CD *Kreutzer Sonata* with duo partner Nikolaas Kende, awarded a ‘Gold Label’ from Klassiek Centraal. After an invitation from Yehudi Menuhin when she was 14 years old, Jolente studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School near London. She continued her studies in London, Berlin and Waterloo where she graduated in the class of Augustin Dumay in 2013. Since 2018 Jolente is professor violin at the Conservatory of Tilburg, the Netherlands and since 2021 also at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. Jolente has given masterclasses in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Texas and California. “Poet in every inch of his fingers” - *Le Progres* NIKOLAAS KENDE has been praised for his poetic playing and honest, passionate musicality. Critics have honored his sensitive and visionary musicianship and his flawless skills always serving the music. Both as soloist and chamber musician he is a highly demanded pianist on international concert stages. A winner of several competitions, including the Cantabile, EPTA, Vriendenkrans Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Tenuto competitions, Nikolaas started performing in all major halls in Belgium and the Netherlands. Highlights included the performances of the piano concertos by Brahms, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and Bartok with Brussels Philharmonic, Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, National Radio Orchestra Romania, among others. After a concert at the Festival de Dansa y Musica Granada in 2019 *Ideal* wrote: "This promising pianist caresses the keyboard, expressive with colors and tender with the melody and all the degrees of affection that typify the romantic soul." Besides being a regular guest at the Festival of Flanders, he has also performed at festivals in Italy (Ravello, Rome, Bari), France (Menton, Montpellier, Vexin), Portugal (Coimbra), Germany (Görlitz, Munich, Bad Berleburg) , Austria (Salzburg), Ireland (Westport), UK (Cotswolds), Czech Republic (Prague), Spain (Zaragoza, Madrid). Nikolaas made his debut in America in 2009 with the 1st piano concerto of Brahms. This debut was well received in the press, “One could almost imagine a young Brahms at the keyboard doing precisely the same thing: more intent on communicating his piece than dazzling listeners with his performance.” Since then he has returned to America annually and has toured in Texas (Houston, Austin, San Antonio), California (San Francisco, Fresno, LA) and Vermont, Florida, California, Texas, Washington DC and New York. In 2019 amongst others his debut for the 'Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts' in Chicago. He also performed in the Netherlands Antilles, Canada and South Africa, where several tours followed. In 2018 he made his debut in China with recitals in Bejijng, Harbin, Chongqing and Chengdu. Concerts in Shanghai, Xi'An, Yangzhou and Guangzhou followed in 2019. Also for the next seasons, concerts are planned in North America, Canada, South Africa and China. As a chamber music partner he was a member of the Narziss und Goldmund trio and the Rubens Ensemble. His duo with violinist Jolente De Maeyer, which exists for almost 20 years, is often praised in the press for its exceptional synergy and harmony. The duo's debut CD *Kreutzer Sonata* was released by Warner and won a Golden Label from Klassiek Centraal for best chamber music album of 2016. De Standaard wrote about this: "You want to listen to this captivating recital album again immediately after the last track." In 2020 their next CD *Remains* was released by Evil Penguin Records. Nikolaas studied in Antwerp with his parents, Heidi Hendrickx and Levente Kende, in Amsterdam with Jan Wijn and in Munich and Fiesole with Elisso Virsaladze. In addition he studied with such artists as Murray Perahia, Aldo Ciccolini and Radu Lupu. In 2015, Nikolaas was appointed professor of piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp. He has given masterclasses in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Texas, California and China. Full Article Class / Instruction
in Transdisciplinary Fellows (2024-2025) (Housing) (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:36 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Fellows Lounge (8th Floor of Munger) Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan Full Article Conference / Symposium
in Stockwell Hall (2024-2025) (Housing) (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:36 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan Full Article Conference / Symposium
in Law Panel Marine Corps Attorney Q&A (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:32 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Interested on what it's like to be an attorney & Marine? We will host a virtual law panel with three Marine Corps attorneys on Thursday, 14 Nov at 6pm EST. During this event students and other participants will hear from young lawyers who are currently serving as Marine Corps Officers practicing law. The panelist will share their stories and share information about career paths as aMarine Corps attorney. Attendees will also have an opportunity to have questions answered. Full Article Careers / Jobs
in How to Launch a Career in the Federal Government | Virtual Info Sessions (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:31:31 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Are you a student or recent graduate passionate about making a difference? Join us this fall for our virtual information sessions hosted by the Partnership for Public Service! Our Call to Serve team is excited to guide you through the pathways to impactful careers in the federal government. The Partnership’s Call to Serve team will share: Entry-level government opportunities, including internship and fellowship programs. Practical tips to navigate the federal hiring process. Tools for effectively searching government jobs. This is a unique chance to gain valuable insights and set yourself on a path to make a meaningful impact in the federal government. Don’t miss out—spaces are limited, so secure your spot today by signing up here. Participants are required to sign up on our website, do not sign up via Handshake! Full Article Careers / Jobs
in Florent Gillet (2024-2025) (Housing) (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:36 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Comedy All Stars at Sips on Six Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan Full Article Conference / Symposium
in Eat and Embrace: A Stockwell Colombian Cooking Night (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:20:25 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Stockwell Hall Organized By: Michigan Housing Diversity and Inclusion Join the DPEs, to watch a film celebrating Colombian culture while also learning how to make one of the iconic dishes from the film! All are welcome! Full Article Social / Informal Gathering
in Apologetics: Challenge your thinking (over pizza!) with Ratio Christi Thursdays. (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:25 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Study Center Organized By: Maize Pages Student Organizations Hi all,We are excited to invite you to Ratio Christi Meeting this Thursday 11/14 from 6-7 pm! The question for this week is: "How do Christianity and Buddhism differ?" Our meeting will be held at the Study Center at 611 1/2 E. William St. Ann Arbor. This is a safe space for inquiring about religion and faith. Your perspectives are valued in fostering a thoughtful understanding of these subjects. All are welcome!! There will be pizza! If you are interested in learning more about us, you can join the Ratio Christi Maize page for updates and discussions: Ratio Christi Maize page. We're also active on Instagram: Ratio Christi Instagram page. We are excited to see you all soon and please feel free to reach out with any questions! Sincerely,Ratio Christi Team ???? Full Article Lecture / Discussion
in A&M Restructuring l Women in Restructuring Virtual Presentation (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:33 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is excited to invite you to our Women in Restructuring Virtual Presentation! This session is to celebrate our core value of Inclusive Diversity and the growth of our women talent across our offices! We also will discuss our open consulting restructuring internship opportunities for 2026. This event is open to all studentrepresentation. About A&M Restructuring: Privately-held since 1983, Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) is a leading global professional services firm that delivers performance improvement, turnaround management, and business advisory services to organizations seeking to transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. For over 40 years A&M has been a trusted advisor to our Turnaround and Restructuring clients. Our team works on some of the most complex and interesting projects available. If you're interested in restructuring consulting and looking fora new challenge, a fast-paced team environment and an inclusive culture, check out our presentation! #Likewhatyoudo #lovewhoyoudoitwith Full Article Careers / Jobs
in Reading and Q&A with Sawako Nakayasu (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:47:11 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: Museum of Art Organized By: Zell Visiting Writers Series Login here (no pre-registration needed): https://tinyurl.com/ZellWriters24 Zell Visiting Writers Series readings and Q&As are free and open to the public and will be offered both virtually (via Zoom) and in person (in UMMA's Stern Auditorium). Seats are offered on a first come, first served basis; please arrive early to secure a spot. Born in Japan and raised in the US, Sawako Nakayasu is an artist working with language, performance, and translation. Her newest books of poetry include *Pink Waves* (Omnidawn, 2023), a finalist for the PEN/Voelcker award, and *Some Girls Walk Into The Country They Are From* (Wave Books, 2020), both of which engage the intersection between writing and translation. *Settle Her*, which was written on the #1 bus line in Providence, Rhode Island on Thanksgiving Day of 2017 on the occasion of her cutting ties with normative Thanksgiving celebrations, is forthcoming from Solid Objects. “Invisible Losses,” a text-based performance, was performed in 2023 as part of Translated Bodies, a translation performance event curated by Gabrielle Civil at the Velocity Dance Center in Seattle. It has also been reimagined and published as a web-based work on oral.pub. Her pamphlet, Say Translation Is Art (Ugly Duckling Presse, 2020), which encourages the untethering of translated texts from conventional relationships to their source texts, has been taught, translated, or performed in the US and in Europe – including as a spoken word performance by Danielle Zawadi in Dutch translation, at the Dutch Foundation for Literature’s Annual Translation Convention in 2022. Nakayasu’s translation of the Japanese modernist poet Sagawa Chika, *The Collected Poems of Chika Sagawa*, supported by the NEA and published by Canarium Books in 2015, received the PEN Award for Poetry in Translation, the Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize, and was a finalist for the National Translation Award in Poetry. It was subsequently acquired by Penguin/Random House for their Modern Library series and republished in 2020 in a new edition with updated introduction. *Poet Sagawa Chika: Late Gathering*, currently under development with the Brown Digital Publications Initiative, is a born digital, scholarly publication based on Sagawa’s poetry and legacy. Nakayasu teaches in the Literary Arts department at Brown University, where she teaches poetry, translation, and interdisciplinary art. For any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs, please email kimjulie@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure this event is inclusive to you. The building, event space, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Diaper changing tables are available in nearby restrooms. Gender-inclusive restrooms are available on the second floor of the Museum, accessible via the stairs, or in nearby Hatcher Graduate Library (Floors 3, 4, 5, and 6). The Hatcher Library also offers a reflection room (4th Floor South Stacks), and a lactation room (Room 13W, an anteroom to the basement women's staff restroom, or Room 108B, an anteroom of the first floor women's restroom). ASL interpreters and CART services at in-person events are available upon request; please email kimjulie@umich.edu at least two weeks prior to the event, whenever possible, to allow time to arrange services. U-M employees with a U-M parking permit may use the Church Street Parking Structure (525 Church St., Ann Arbor) or the Thompson Parking Structure (500 Thompson St., Ann Arbor). There is limited metered street parking on State Street and South University Avenue. The Forest Avenue Public Parking Structure (650 South Forest Ave., Ann Arbor) is five blocks away, and the parking rate is $1.20 per hour. All of these options include parking spots for individuals with disabilities. Full Article Lecture / Discussion
in Organizational Studies Info Night (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:02:27 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: Central Campus Classroom Building Organized By: Organizational Studies Program (OS) OS is an interdisciplinary major based in the social sciences where students customize their own education. Enjoy a small community of dedicated and ambitious students with access to top-notch faculty and an engaged alumni network. At Info Night, you'll hear from the Program Director, Major Advisor, Current OS students, and OS alumni. Topics covered include curriculum, admissions, and career/graduate study options. Register now: https://myumi.ch/M65gx Full Article Presentation
in F24 OS Info Night (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:20:35 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: CCCB 0420 Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan Full Article Workshop / Seminar
in Dinner for Democracy: Education Policy (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:38:33 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: Off Campus Location Organized By: Turn Up Turnout Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses. Public schools are run and funded by the government. The federal, state, and local governments all play a role in shaping education policy, but which areas of government influence different areas of policy in our schools? Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Education Policy to find out. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.* Register here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/81566 Full Article Presentation
in Capital Teaching Residency Webinar (November 14, 2024 5:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:31 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Interested in pursuing a pathway to teaching with KIPP DC? Want to make an impact in Washington, D.C.? We are looking for residents who will have a Bachelor’s degree by June 2025, all majors and career changers are accepted! Sign up to attend a webinar to learn more about the hiring process for the Capital Teaching Residency (CTR) program on Thursday, November 14 from 5:00 - 5:45pm ET. RSVP and we will send you a calendar invite with instructions for how to access the information session. Full Article Careers / Jobs
in Rep Stability/Comm Alg Seminar: Stabilization of infinite powers of varieties of tensors (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:36:42 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: East Hall Organized By: Representation Stability Seminar - Department of Mathematics Draisma proved that infinite dimensional varieties of tensors, defined uniformly with respect to the base vector space, are topologically Noetherian up to the action of the general linear group.The infinite power Z^N of a finite dimensional variety Z is ring-theoretically Noetherian up to the action of the infinite symmetric group permuting the copies of Z. We show that infinite powers of infinite dimensional varieties of tensors are defined set-theoretically by the Sym x GL-orbits of finitely many equations. This talk will browse these results. Joint work with Chiu, Draisma, Eggermont, and Farooq. Full Article Workshop / Seminar
in Quotas and the President: Jewish Inclusion and Exclusion at UM in the 1920s (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:06:54 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Detroit Observatory Organized By: Bentley Historical Library When new University of Michigan president C.C. Little arrived in Ann Arbor in 1925, American universities were in the midst of a great transition, revamping their admission systems to limit the number of Jewish students on their campuses. Professor Karla Goldman will discuss the status of Jewish students at Michigan during this period and how President Little, well known as a eugenicist, actually resisted some of the racist and antisemitic assumptions of his time. His tenure illustrates the long and complicated history of inclusion and exclusion at U-M and in American higher education. Karla Goldman is the Sol Drachler Professor of Social Work and Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan where she also directs the Jewish Communal Leadership Program. Her research focuses on the history of American Jewish experience with special attention to history of varied Jewish communities and the evolving roles and identities of American Jewish women. She previously taught at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati and served as historian in residence at the Jewish Women’s Archive in Boston. She is the author of Beyond the Synagogue Gallery: Finding a Place for Women in American Judaism (Harvard University Press, 2000). Full Article Lecture / Discussion
in Quiet The Inner Critic: No Internship, No Worries! (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:18:07 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Off Campus Location Organized By: Engineering Career Resource Center Are you worried about finding a summer internship? Feeling stressed with everything you have going on? You are not alone—these concerns are common among students, even this early in the academic year! Join Advisors from the Engineering Career Resource Center and the College of Engineering CAPS office to learn strategies for coping with stress and self-doubt, as well as discovering how you can stay focused and navigate your continued job search. There's plenty of time to find valuable opportunities, and we're here to help! Join at the following Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93691826960 Registration in Engineering Careers, by 12twenty is encouraged but not required. Full Article Careers / Jobs
in Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer - Info Session for Internship Program (In-Person) (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:29 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Student Activities Building, Maize and Blue Auditorium, 515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States Organized By: University Career Center If you are interested in interning for the Office of Governor Whitmer, please join us on Thursday, November 14 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Maize & Blue Auditorium (located on the 1st floor of the Student Activities Building).Staff and recruiters from the Governor’s office will be visiting campus to provide an overview of their internship program for both Spring 2025 and Summer 2025. If you are in the Public Service Intern Program or pursuing professional opportunities in government, this is the event for you! Please come prepared with some questions toask the speakers as there will be Q&A for students who attend. Full Article Careers / Jobs
in Info Session: Amgen Undergrad Finance Internship Summer 2025 (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:14 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Info Session: Amgen Undergrad Finance Internship Summer 2025 Please join the Amgen corporate finance team for a virtual presentation to learn more about our undergraduate finance internship and biotechnology company. Our summer internship gives students the opportunity to own business-critical projects, participate in a case competition with fellow interns, network with company executives,and much more. Please see event details below. We look forward to meetingyou! Info Session: Amgen Corporate Finance Internship Summer 2025Where: via Teams linkWhen: Thursday, Nov. 14th at 4:00-5:00pm PSTTo apply or to learn more about the internship, search Job ID #R-195767 at careers.amgen.com. Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. With a foundation of strong values, Amgen uses science and innovation to transform insights into medicines for patients with serious illnesses. Our mission is to serve patients and we embody this in every initiative, goal and task. When you join our team, you’ll make a positive impact in the world. Full Article Careers / Jobs
in EEB Thursday Seminar Series - Neogene history of the Amazon and the role Andean uplift and marine incursions (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:51:43 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Biological Sciences Building Organized By: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology This event is part of our ongoing Thursday Seminar Series. About this seminar: The Amazon hosts one of the largest and richest rainforests in the world and has a history going back to the beginning of the Cenozoic (66 Ma). Species richness was mainly driven by climate and geological forces in combination with edaphic and biotic factors. Here I will review the Neogene history and past species composition in the Amazon in the light of Andean uplift, plate-mantle interaction, climate and environmental change, and marine incursions. Full Article Workshop / Seminar
in DIY Door Decor in Stockwell (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:36:53 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Stockwell Hall Organized By: Michigan Housing Diversity and Inclusion Stockwell Residents are invited to the Rosa Parks Multicultural Lounge for some fun crafting with the Stockwell MLCA! Make DIY felt pennants to decorate your door, enjoy snacks, and vibe to some music in the background. This event is a great way to bond with your roommates and fellow residents in a creative, relaxing atmosphere. Full Article Social / Informal Gathering
in Discover a Career in Merchandising at The TJX Companies! (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:32 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Have you ever been interested in being a part of a Fortune 100 retailer supporting the heart of the business? If so, The TJX Companies, Inc., the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, HomeSense, and Sierra are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our Merchandising team as we believe it is important thatour workforce reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we serve. Merchandising is the heart of our business. Our Buying and Planning & Allocation teams work together to drive sales and profit for TJX. They create the “WOW” you find in our stores!Ifyou have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about blending youranalytical and creative mindset to drive a business, we are currently recruiting Sophomores and Juniors for our Merchandising Internship Program for Summer 2025.Please see below to review our opportunity. Should you choose to apply, we will be reviewing your resume and be in touch with any next steps.CLICK HERE TO APPLY TODAY! Full Article Careers / Jobs
in DE Seminar: Existence of Rotating Stars with Variable Entropy (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:03:51 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: East Hall Organized By: Differential Equations Seminar - Department of Mathematics Rotating stars can be modeled by steady solutions to the Euler-Poisson equations. An extensive literature has established the existence of rotating stars for given differentially rotating angular velocity profiles. However, all of the existing results require the angular velocity to depend on the distance to the rotation axis, but not on the distance to the equatorial plane. Incidentally, all of these solutions have constant entropy within the star. In this talk, I will present a recent result which is the first that allows a general rotation profile, without restrictions. It is also the first result that allows genuinely changing entropy within the star. The variation of entropy causes the previous methods used to construct steady solutions inapplicable. We discover a div-curl reformulation of the problem and perform analysis on the resulting elliptic-hyperbolic system. This is joint work with Juhi Jang and Walter Strauss. Full Article Workshop / Seminar
in Bridging the gap: Supporting veterans, service members & familiesin the workplace (November 14, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:27 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Inclusion at RSM Webcast Series: Bridging the gap: Supporting military veterans, active service members and their families in the workplace For active military members, veterans and their families, transitioning into or balancing civilian careers can present challenges and opportunities. This session invites students, activeservice members, veterans and their families to explore how workplaces can be inclusive and supportive of those who serve. We’ll dive into the unique strengths that military experience brings—such as adaptability, leadership and discipline—and discuss practical strategies for navigatingthe transition, building career pathways, and fostering a workplace culture that recognizes and supports military service. Full Article Careers / Jobs
