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Otago Daily Times
02-07-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Food safety stalwart given recognition
Photo: suppied Four decades of food safety work have earned a local scientist national recognition. University of Otago food science Professor Phil Bremer (pictured) has been named winner of the Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology's Industry Awards. In a statement, New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said they were delighted to present Prof Bremer with the award. "With more than 40 years of contributions to the food safety sector, Prof Bremer has made a significant contribution to food safety science ... His work has helped build effective food safety culture, industry best practice, equipment and processing technology, product and packaging development, and science and research." A key achievement of his was leading the development of a guide to prevent contamination of infant formula with Cronobacter, a lethal bacterium for infants under six months old. Prof Bremer serves as chief scientist at the New Zealand Food Safety and Scientific Research Centre and sits on several industry steering groups. — APL
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Linux Foundation Wins Not-For-Profit and Education Team of the Year at 2025 World Trademark Review Industry Awards
Legal team earns accolade for community-first trademark governance in open source SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced it has been named Not-For-Profit and Education Team of the Year at the 2025 World Trademark Review (WTR) Industry Awards. This recognition highlights the Linux Foundation's essential role in protecting the trust, security, and long-term viability of open source software used around the world. Open source software has become the foundation of global digital infrastructure. From operating systems to AI applications, the world runs on open source. As such, the threat of trademark misuse poses a growing risk to the security and sustainability of these critical technologies. The Linux Foundation plays a critical role in protecting more than 1,000 open source projects and communities worldwide. The Foundation's legal team works with projects to identify and mitigate risk, providing brand governance strategies that ensure the credibility and resilience of the open source ecosystem. These actions are essential to the widespread adoption and security of the software supply chain. "We're honored to be recognized by WTR for our ongoing commitment to responsible legal stewardship in open source," said Daniel Scales, Chief Brand Counsel at the Linux Foundation. "Open source adoption is growing, and global organizations are seeing higher business value from open source year after year, making our legal team's role in safeguarding the identity and integrity of open source projects more important than ever." The WTR Industry Awards spotlight the world's leading in-house trademark teams and individuals. The Linux Foundation was nominated alongside top nonprofits, including American Red Cross, American Retirement Association, Rotary International and International Association of Better Business Bureaus. For more on the Linux Foundation's effort to defend open source, check out our blog. To learn more about the Linux Foundation, please visit: About the Linux FoundationThe Linux Foundation is the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world's infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, LF Decentralized Trust, ONAP, OpenChain, OpenSSF, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, Zephyr, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at For a list of trademarks of the Linux Foundation, please see its trademark usage page: Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Media ContactAllison StokesThe Linux Foundationpr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Linux Foundation
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MSU's 35th Convocation Ceremony
IN celebration of a longstanding commitment to academic excellence, the 35th Convocation Ceremony of Management and Science University (MSU) will witness the conferment of degrees and diplomas to 1,974 graduates representing 126 academic programmes. The ceremony is being held over four sessions across two days at the university's Chancellor Hall. The convocation marks the successful completion of studies for 47 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates, 64 Master's degree holders, 887 Bachelor's degree recipients, and 976 Diploma holders. The Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering (FISE) stands out for offering the highest number of programmes — a total of 27, while the Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies (FBMP) produced the largest graduating cohort, comprising 509 graduates. This year also marks a significant milestone with the graduation of the inaugural cohorts from three newly introduced programmes: Master in Counselling and Guidance, Master in Early Childhood Education, and Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Honours). Presiding over the ceremony was His Royal Highness Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Ibni Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin, Crown Prince of Kedah, who serves as the Chancellor of MSU. Also in attendance were MSU President and Founder, Professor Tan Sri Dato' Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab. Yajid; Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puan Sri Datuk Dr Junainah Abd Hamid; members of the University Board, and senior management officials. In recognition of outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements, five special excellence award categories were presented to 49 distinguished graduates. These awards, sponsored by the Yayasan MSU, include plaques, cash prizes, and scholarships for postgraduate studies at MSU. Recipients included:Chancellor's Gold Medal: Amelia Shafinaz Azmi Faez , Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Hons); President's Award: Putri Ely Qistina Shariff, Bachelor in International Business (Hons) and Hana Nabilah Mustafa Kamal, Diploma in Graphic Design); Mohd Shukri Yajid Outstanding Award: Jesuvan Raj Paul, Bachelor in Music Technology (Hons); Academic Awards: 26 recipients as well as Industry Awards: 19 recipients Industry partners involved in the Industry Awards include: MSU Pharma Sdn Bhd; MSU Medical Centre; Betelcare Sdn Bhd; Affin Bank Berhad, National Heart Institute (IJN); Fire Fighter Industry Sdn Bhd; BilaBila Retail Sdn Bhd; Novatiq Scientific Sdn Bhd; Jsoft Solution Sdn Bhd; Foto Unigraduate Sdn Bhd; Arah Tenang Sdn Bhd; Mardhiyyah Hotel & Suites; Nelson's Franchise (M) Sdn Bhd; Beststar Travel Centre Sdn Bhd; Arba Travel; Focus Point Vision Care Group Sdn Bhd as well as BJC Foods (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd MSU's collaboration with more than 2,000 industry partners, notably through its University Industry Advisory Panel (UIAP), has ensured the delivery of industry-relevant, high-quality academic programmes. This has contributed to producing graduates who are not only competent and technically skilled but also holistic, well-balanced, and socially engaged. The university has undergone significant transformation to remain aligned with the evolving landscape of global and national higher education. Key performance indicators reflecting this transformation include graduate employability, industry engagement, entrepreneurship, internationalization, research and innovation, community-based sustainability, flexible education, and lifelong learning. According to the 2024 Graduate Tracer Study by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), MSU recorded an exceptional Graduate Employability (GE) rate of 99%, with a Graduate Marketability (GM) rate of 99.7%—among the highest in the nation. This achievement is reinforced by recognition from Talentbank, which named MSU the Employers' Choice of University 2025, as per the National Graduate Employability Index (GE Index). Significantly, 2025 marks MSU's debut in the THE World and Asia Rankings. Among MSU's notable accomplishments over the past four decades are its rankings in global and regional university evaluations include: QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2025: #580; Times Higher Education (THE) WUR 2025: #801–1000; QS Asia University Rankings 2025: #129; THE Asia Rankings 2025: #401–500; QS Asia 2025 – Southeast Asia: #28; QS Top 50 Under 50: Top 100 globally as well as QS Graduate Employability Rankings: #301–500 MSU's focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is also reflected in its performance include: THE Impact Rankings 2024: #301–400; QS WUR Sustainability 2025: #1161–1180; AppliedHE Private University Ranking: ASEAN 2025: #7; named Engaged & Sustainable University of the Year 2024 by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial & Engaged Universities (ACEEU). MSU has also excelled in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: - Hospitality & Leisure Management: #36 globally, #2 in Malaysia - Art & Design: #51–100 globally, #1 in Malaysia - Business & Management Studies: #250 globally, #5 in Malaysia - Computer Science & Information Systems: #701–750 globally, #20 in Malaysia - Medicine: First-time listing, #701–850 globally, #20 in Malaysia Internationalization efforts continue to be a key pillar of MSU's strategic direction. Programmes such as the Global Mobility Programme (GMP) and Global Leadership Programme (GLP) empower students to develop global leadership skills in line with the university's motto: Transforming Lives, Enriching Future. These initiatives are supported by the Scholarship for Mobility and International Learning Experiences (SMILE), offered through the Yayasan MSU. As of today, MSU maintains active collaborations with over 350 partner universities across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, China, the Middle East, Eurasia, Europe, West Asia, and Oceania.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charles Schwab Named #1 Overall Broker by StockBrokers.com
Schwab also received honors for its Investor App, Mobile Trading Apps, Platforms and Tools, Education, Ease of Use and more WESTLAKE, Texas, January 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles Schwab has been named the #1 Overall Broker in 2025 Annual Awards. Now in its 15th consecutive year, these awards are based on unbiased research across over 200 variables and seven key categories including Range of Investments, Platforms & Tools, Research, Mobile Trading Apps, Education, Ease of Use, and Overall Broker, to make it easier for investors of all experience levels to choose an online broker. "It's an honor to be recognized, especially by a team that truly understands the retail trading and investing space and what matters to investors," said Jonathan Craig, Managing Director, Head of Investor Services & Marketing at Charles Schwab. "Investors have a wide range of choices when it comes to brokers, and this award is a testament to the breadth and depth of Schwab's capabilities across investing, trading and wealth management. It's also a credit to Schwab's incredible team who work hard to deliver a first-class experience to clients every day." The 2025 Annual Awards include both Category Awards, which are used to rank all participating brokers, and Industry Awards, which are each awarded to one firm annually. In addition to its #1 Overall Broker win, Schwab ranked #1 in nine Category Awards including: Platforms and Tools Research Mobile Trading Apps Education Ease of Use Beginners Passive Investors Casual Investors Schwab also received the following Industry Awards: Bond Trading Platform Client Dashboard Desktop Trading Platform Investor App Overall Client Experience Stock Trading Platform Schwab was also recognized with "Best in Class" (top five) honors in the following categories: Range of Investments, Options Trading, Retirement Accounts, Active Traders, Futures Trading, Customer Service, and High Net Worth Investors. "Schwab is a leader in the retail trading space with a proven track record and a commitment to continually enhancing our platforms, products, and services," said James Kostulias, Managing Director and Head of Trading Services, Charles Schwab. "In particular, this recognition speaks to the strength of Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade™, which provides traders with a world-class trading experience including award-winning platforms, tailored education, and specialized support—all from one of the most trusted brands in the industry." Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade provides a holistic experience that includes: Desktop, web, and mobile trading platforms including thinkorswim®, and Schwab Mobile. A massive library of educational content and resources including articles, videos, webcasts, podcasts, courses, in-person events and more, to help clients make informed trading decisions and manage risk, as well as Schwab Coaching™, which enables clients to learn from trading professionals in a live, interactive setting. Specialized service and support for traders through Schwab's Trade Desk team of trading specialists. paperMoney®, the virtual trading experience that lets clients practice trading on thinkorswim using real-time market data—all without risking a dime. A wide range of trading products, which today includes stocks and ETFs; equity, ETF and index options; options on futures; futures; forex; and portfolio margin. "With retail participation at record levels and commission-free trading now standard, competition between brokerage firms is no longer about pricing – it's about tools and features," said Jessica Inskip, Director of Investor Research at "For our 2025 Annual Awards, I leveraged my market expertise to identify the best resources for every type of investor and introduced new categories recognizing the top brokers for each stage of the investor's journey." To learn more about trading at Schwab, visit About Charles Schwab At Charles Schwab, we believe in the power of investing to help individuals create a better tomorrow. We have a history of challenging the status quo in our industry, innovating in ways that benefit investors and the advisors and employers who serve them, and championing our clients' goals with passion and integrity. More information is available at Follow us on X, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Disclosures Investing involves risk including loss of principal. The paperMoney® software application is provided for educational purposes only, and allows users to engage in simulated trading with hypothetical funds using live market data. Market activity, trade executions, transaction costs, and other elements presented in paperMoney are simulations only. Simulated performance does not ensure success in a live environment. Annual Awards 2025 was given on January 28, 2025. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined by Companies were assessed in 7 Primary Categories: Range of Investments, Platforms & Tools, Research, Mobile Trading, Education, Ease of Use, and Overall. See 2025 Annual Awards page for more information. © 2025 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Member SIPC. About the Annual Awards Results for the Annual Awards are unbiased and determined by the independent research conducted by our editorial team and led by our Director of Investor Research, Jessica Inskip. Awards are bestowed based on demonstrated excellence in categories considered important to U.S. investors and traders. Our editorial team has reviewed the top online brokers for 15 consecutive years; each year, we gather thousands of data points, write tens of thousands of words of research, and deliver dozens of awards to the best online brokers. 2025 Annual Awards Methodology For the 2025 Annual Awards, all brokers were assessed on over 200 variables across seven key categories: Range of Investments, Platforms & Tools, Research, Mobile Trading, Education, Ease of Use, and Overall. "Best in Class" awards were presented to brokers across all seven main areas as well as the following additional categories: Options Trading, Futures Trading, Bank Brokerage, Retirement Accounts, High Net Worth Investors, Investor Community, Beginners, Passive Investors, Casual Investors, Active Traders, and Customer Service. A "Best in Class" designation means finishing in the top-five brokers for that category. See the full results for the * Annual Awards and learn more about our testing and scoring methodologies. 0125-L103 View source version on Contacts At the Company Margaret FarrellDirector, Corporate Communications(203)
