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Putting Sabah on nautical tourism map
Putting Sabah on nautical tourism map

Daily Express

time05-07-2025

  • Business
  • Daily Express

Putting Sabah on nautical tourism map

Published on: Saturday, July 05, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 05, 2025 By: Jessie Lee Text Size: Jasnih, Jeffery and Sazli with guests during the launching ceremony. Kota Kinabalu: The Dalit Bay Nautica Carnival (DNBC) 2025 was launched at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here in an effort to promote more coastal potential in Sabah. It was officiated by Pantai Dalit Assemblyman Datuk Jasnih Daya, who said a sustainable and prosperous future driven by culture, commerce and connectivity is being built through the Dalit Bay Maritime Economic Development Plan 2026-2030. Advertisement He said DBNC will not only redefine Tuaran's coastal potential but also position Sabah as a serious player in international nautical tourism. 'This initiative marks the beginning of a long-term transformation for Tuaran and beyond,' he said. DBNC Chairman cum The Genuine Brands Managing Director Prof Dr Jeffery Yap said the carnival is designed to bring visitors, economic activity and international exposure to Tuaran. He said it is not just an event but a movement to place Tuaran on the global coastal map. 'Through multi-stakeholder partnerships and ESG-based planning, we are elevating this region with authenticity, strategy, and long-term value,' he said. Jeffery said the three-day carnival, scheduled to run on July 25-27, is organised by The Genuine Brands in collaboration with Sail Malaysia. He said the event aims to bring in 29 yachts from 16 countries under the Tuaran Rally, alongside local highlights such as the Oyster Royale MasterChef Competition, the Sea Dragon Cup and a Meet and Greet with Unduk Ngadau and Mr Kaamatan 2025 winners. Sail Malaysia Managing Director Sazli Kamal Basha said the organisation brings over a decade of international sailing expertise. He said they are proud to serve as the official maritime partner of DBNC 2025. 'Through the Tuaran Rally and our international network, we are bringing yachts, exposure, and economic momentum to Sabah,' he said. Also present were KDCA Women's Council Chairperson Datuk Joanna Kitingan, SICC Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki, Sail Malaysia Tuaran Rally Chairman Datuk Mohd Pintaz Badar and DBNC Chairwoman Joanne Kimberley J Majalap. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia

Bears All-Quarter Century Team: Wide receivers
Bears All-Quarter Century Team: Wide receivers

USA Today

time24-06-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Bears All-Quarter Century Team: Wide receivers

Twenty-five years of Chicago Bears football are in the books since the turn of the century. Since the calendar turned over to 2000, the Bears have seen some success, but also plenty of woeful stretches. Early on, Chicago became a defensive force, claiming four division titles and reaching only their second Super Bowl in franchise history from 2000 to 2010. Since then, however, a 14-year playoff victory drought that is still ongoing and a one-sided fight with their rival Green Bay Packers have taken the spotlight. For all the ups and downs the Bears have seen, however, they had plenty of talent over the years across offense and defense. Multiple former Bears players are already in the Hall of Fame, while many more provided years of incredible play in the navy and orange. Here at Bears Wire, we're celebrating the best Bears players at each position over the last 25 years. We're going position by position to name the Bears' All-Quarter Century Team for those who played from 2000 through 2024. Up next are wide receivers, a position that once struggled in Chicago but has seen plenty of production over the last 15 years. Brandon Marshall For much of the 21st century, Chicago was where wide receivers went to die. At least according to Muhsin Muhammad, who failed to live up to lofty expectations when he signed as a free agent in 2005. That all changed with the arrival of Brandon Marshall, who gave the Bears their first true superstar wide receiver when he was acquired via trade in 2012 from the Miami Dolphins. Marshall reunited with quarterback Jay Cutler and wasted no time in reliving their glory days from their time with the Denver Broncos. The star pass catcher set a team single-season record for receptions (118) and receiving yards (1,508) in 2012, earning him First-Team All-Pro honors—the first for a wide receiver in Bears history since Dick Gordon in 1970. Marshall quite literally was the Bears offense that year and followed it up with another stellar campaign in 2013 with over 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns. Though Marshall's Bears career lasted just three seasons, he made a lasting impact on the field. Marshall was a beast who took over games and proved time and time again he would not be denied, whether it was in the open field, in the red zone, or even run blocking. Alshon Jeffery The Bears weren't satisfied with adding just one big-bodied wide receiver during the 2012 offseason. After acquiring Marshall, the Bears drafted Alshon Jeffery in the second round of the 2012 draft, and it proved to be a shrewd move. Jeffery broke out his second year, totaling over 1,400 receiving yards while adding seven touchdowns. He broke the team's single-game receiving record early in the season with 218 yards, then broke his own record a couple of months later with 249 yards. Jeffery was a stellar deep-ball specialist, making unreal catches time and again. He and Marshall were arguably the best receiving duo in the league at the time, which benefitted Jeffery's growth early in his career. Though Jeffery's play dipped in his last two seasons in Chicago due to injuries and suspensions, he was always a threat to make a big play in the passing game. Jeffery has the third-most receiving yards in Bears history, and he likely would have broken Johnny Morris' franchise record had he been able to stay on the field his final couple of seasons. Regardless, Jeffery was one of the best receivers in franchise history, and his 1,421 receiving yards in 2013 is still the second-highest total in a season behind Marshall. Allen Robinson At the end of the 2010s, the Bears desperately needed a proven wide receiver to step up as a reliable option in the pass game. Allen Robinson did that and more when he signed as a free agent in 2018. Robinson wasn't the biggest or fastest player on the field, but he was technically sound and caught pretty much everything thrown his way. From 2018 through 2020, Robinson had the best three-year stretch of his career in Chicago. He caught 255 passes for 3,151 yards and 17 touchdowns and helped get the Bears to the postseason twice. His performance in the 2018 Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles set a team record for most receiving yards in a playoff game with 143. For a moment, it looked like Robinson was going to threaten Morris' career franchise record given his production and the possibility of an extension. That didn't happen as Robinson fell off his final season and bounced around the league for the next couple of years. Like other Bears receivers, his tenure didn't end the best, but there's no denying his overall production while in Chicago. Marty Booker The final spot in our rankings was a toss-up between Marty Booker and DJ Moore, but we opted to go with the former thanks to his Bears longevity and consistent production in an era where passing wasn't as prevalent as it is today. Booker technically joined the Bears in 1999 but didn't break out until 2001, when he totaled 100 receptions (a team record at the time) for 1,071 yards and eight touchdowns. Booker followed that up with another stellar season, totaling 1,189 yards and six touchdowns. That earned him Pro Bowl honors, the first for a Bears receiver since Dick Gordon in 1972. Booker was on his way to climbing to the top of the Bears' career receiving records but was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2004 for Adewale Ogunleye. The trade proved to be worth it for the Bears, and Booker got his swan song in Chicago when he returned on a one-year deal in 2008. Honorable mention: DJ Moore

‘India is the most exciting place for global higher education': University of York V-C on launching Mumbai campus
‘India is the most exciting place for global higher education': University of York V-C on launching Mumbai campus

Indian Express

time16-06-2025

  • Business
  • Indian Express

‘India is the most exciting place for global higher education': University of York V-C on launching Mumbai campus

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently issued letters of intent to five foreign universities, including the University of York, University of Western Australia, and University of Aberdeen, giving them approval to set up independent campuses in India. Against backdrop of the event, University of York Vice-Chancellor Prof Charlie Jeffery spoke with about the rationale behind the institution's India plans, and why Mumbai fits York's academic strengths, and how its creative industries research and tech-led pedagogy will shape the new campus. 20% of the world's youth live in India — and York wants to meet them halfway 'India is probably the most exciting location in the world right now for international higher education,' said Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor of the University of York, outlining the university's decision to set up its first full-fledged overseas campus in Mumbai. With 20 percent of the world's population under 25 living in India (50 percent population is below 25 according to a UNFPA report), and a national education policy that actively invites international universities, he said the country presented a unique blend of opportunity and alignment. 'There's an extraordinary demographic here,' he said, adding that Mumbai's dynamism, particularly in the biotechnology and creative industries, made it a natural fit for York's own academic strengths. From York to Mumbai: 10,000 students, creative tech, and biotech in focus Set to open in September 2026, the University of York's Mumbai campus will begin with 200–300 students, but plans to scale up to 10,000 over the next decade. According to Prof Jeffery, the initial academic offerings will include business, computer science, and creative technologies, with a research-led approach intended to merge academic knowledge with real-world industry applications. The campus, which will operate independently as University of York in Mumbai, will deliver the same UK-accredited courses and will recruit a mix of faculty from York, India, and international locations. Over time, this model will shift toward greater local recruitment. 'We're starting small to make sure we set everything up really effectively, but then we're going to grow rapidly,' said Prof Jeffery. Why York sees India as an easier bet than other countries Prof Jeffery credited India's National Education Policy (NEP) with creating a transparent regulatory framework that international institutions can work with. 'In other countries, regulations can be ambiguous or even hostile. But in India, the UGC has created a clear and predictable pathway. That makes India more welcoming than many other places,' he said. CoSTAR Live Lab: UK-funded innovation in India's financial capital Stepping in midway through the conversation, Gavin Kearney, Co-Director of the CoSTAR Live Lab, explained how York's pioneering research in creative technologies will be embedded in its Mumbai campus. 'CoSTAR is a UK government-backed initiative — £76 million invested to keep the UK at the cutting edge of creative innovation. The Mumbai campus will serve as a gateway for Indian students to access this innovation,' he said. He emphasised the potential for deep collaboration with Mumbai's booming film and media industries, stating that students in creative programs will benefit from access to emerging technologies and joint projects that span both countries. Degrees that are global, placements that are local The courses offered at the Mumbai campus will remain academically identical to those at York's home campus. Under UGC regulations, all academic programmes must be previously accredited in the UK and delivered without compromise. What will differ, however, is the strong local industry integration from day one. Prof Jeffery noted that Indian students and parents have higher expectations when it comes to placements and employer engagement, something he says York has taken seriously. 'We already have an MoU with the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai and existing relationships with Sun Pharma and Tata,' he said, adding that the university had also committed to setting up a dedicated industry placements framework in Mumbai. 'Not to divert, but to deliver'—why York doesn't see this as student migration reversal When asked whether this move is a response to tighter immigration rules and a way to retain Indian students within India, Prof Jeffery clarified, 'This isn't about diverting students who might have gone to York in the UK. I think one of the things that we see is the very, very high ambition of the Indian government to enroll more young people in higher education, and we see ourselves meeting that unmet demand.' He also pointed out the environmental benefits of international universities setting up locally. 'Flying to the UK brings an environmental cost. Bringing the university to where students already are makes sense,' he said. No compromise on academic rigour and quality The Mumbai campus will uphold the same quality assurance and academic rigor that York is known for globally. Prof Jeffery underscored the institution's elite status—one of only four UK universities with top-tier ratings in both research and teaching alongside Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London. When asked how standards will be maintained, he clarified that a University of York-appointed provost will oversee all academic matters in Mumbai, ensuring standards and recruitment match those back home. 'The University of York in Mumbai will be just as much York as our original campus,' he said. What's next: A Nobel in Mumbai? Looking ahead, Prof Jeffery said the long-term vision is not just growth in numbers but research output, industry partnerships, and global impact. 'It took us 61 years to get our first Nobel Prize back in York. It's our ambition that it won't take that long in Mumbai,' he said. The University of York's Mumbai campus is expected to open doors in 2026.

University of York plans to open campus in India
University of York plans to open campus in India

BBC News

time04-05-2025

  • Business
  • BBC News

University of York plans to open campus in India

The University of York has announced plans to open a new campus in institution said it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chief Minister of the state of Maharashtra to open the site in Mumbai.A spokesperson said it hoped to begin accepting students in time for the 2026/27 academic of the University of York, Prof Charlie Jeffery, described the plan as "a really exciting venture" and a chance to contribute to the education of India's "future leaders and entrepreneurs". A university spokesperson said the next step would be to receive a licence from the University Grants Commission in India to develop the would initially offer undergraduate and post-graduate courses in computer science, with AI and cyber security, business, economics and creative industries. Prof Jeffery, who met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the plans, said: "We're working with a country that has an ambitious drive for global influence, skills development and economic growth."This is a really exciting venture and we are committed to building and strengthening our connections in India and contributing to the education of its future leaders and entrepreneurs."Studies are expected to begin in an existing building in a business quarter of Mumbai, with plans to develop a full campus complex over the coming years. A university spokesperson said students would study in India and follow the curriculum taught at its UK base, graduating with a University of York Fadnavis, said: "It is a privilege to welcome the University of York to Mumbai as we expand world-class educational opportunities in India." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.

University of York to open Mumbai campus by 2026, offering AI, Business, and creative courses
University of York to open Mumbai campus by 2026, offering AI, Business, and creative courses

The Hindu

time03-05-2025

  • Business
  • The Hindu

University of York to open Mumbai campus by 2026, offering AI, Business, and creative courses

The University of York, one of the U.K.'s research-intensive institutions and a member of the Russell Group, plans to open a new campus in Mumbai, officials said on Friday. During the ongoing WAVES Summit in Mumbai, the university's vice-chancellor, Charlie Jeffery, discussed the initiative with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Maharashtra chief minister, paving the way for the new campus. The proposed campus is expected to welcome its first cohort of students in 2026. Subject to the final regulatory approvals from the University Grants Commission (UGC), it will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, Business, Economics, and creative industries. It will initially open its doors in an existing building in a business quarter of Mumbai, with plans to develop a full campus complex over the coming years. Students will study in India and follow the York curriculum taught at its U.K. base, graduating with a University of York degree. Programmes in emerging fields like AI, Cyber Security, and creative industries will be designed with global industry input, boosting job readiness in high-demand sectors and opening career pathways for Indian learners. "York's global reputation rests on its outstanding achievements in teaching and research and it is one of the only four universities in the U.K. alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London which is both in the top 10 in the U.K. for the quality of its research and has a gold ranking for the quality of its teaching," Mr. Jeffery said. Mr. Jeffery added, 'We have research strengths that align with India's priorities, especially in the areas of digital technologies, creative industries and the real-world applications for AI systems. We look forward to working with our partners in India to welcome students and establish new research opportunities'. The UGC had, in 2023, announced the setting up and operation of campuses under the Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India Regulations. The U.K.'s Southampton University is in the process of setting up its campus in India this year. Two Australian universities, Deakin and Wollongong, already have campuses in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The Queen's University Belfast and the Coventry University have also received approval for setting up campuses in the GIFT City. So far, no U.S. university has an offshore campus in India.

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