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Clé de Peau Beauté, a luxury skincare and makeup brand, has announced that Sachiko Nakajima will receive the Power of Radiance Award for 2025. This accolade recognises Nakajima’s dedicated efforts to advance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, especially for girls. Nakajima made history as the first Japanese woman to win a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad during her high school years and has since become a prominent advocate for STEAM education. In addition to her achievements in mathematics, Nakajima is a jazz pianist and the leader of Kurage Band Vida: Concerto of Five Senses, a…

Global provider of high-performance server solutions, MSI, has unveiled its latest AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series CPU-based server boards and platforms, designed to handle the most demanding workloads in modern data centres. The new offerings promise to deliver superior performance, density, and energy efficiency, catering to data-intensive operations such as AI, cloud computing, and business-critical processes. At the heart of MSI’s new servers are the AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors, which offer up to 192 cores and 384 threads, setting a new benchmark for compute power. These servers are tailored to meet the rapidly evolving demands of data centres, providing exceptional scalability…

The Education and Industry Business Forum (EIBF) has announced an expansion of its MBA scholarship programme, aimed at promoting business education among UK scientists. Starting this year, the charity will provide five MBA scholarships worth £50,000 each, with plans to increase this number to eight scholarships annually by 2025/26. Established in 1987 by Lord Sainsbury of Turville, the Sainsbury Management Fellows (SMF) MBA scholarship programme was initially designed to help engineers acquire essential business skills. Lord Sainsbury’s vision was to empower engineers to establish their own high-tech businesses or to ascend to leadership roles within large UK companies. Since its…

Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has launched its latest innovation, the 4K Laser Smart Mini Projector C2 Ultra. Certified under the ‘Designed for Xbox’ programme, the new projector offers gamers an immersive visual experience, spanning from 65 to 300 inches, combined with exceptional audio quality. The C2 Ultra aims to transform both gaming and home cinema experiences with its cutting-edge technology. The new projector is packed with features designed specifically for gamers, including Auto-Low Latency Mode and Game mode, which ensure smooth, high-speed gameplay with minimal lag or system stutters. The device also boasts MEMC…

A new report from cybersecurity firm Heimdal Security has exposed the increasing threat of job scams, warning that fraudsters are targeting job seekers across multiple industries, with finance, IT, and healthcare sectors being the most affected. The findings, based on an analysis of 2,670 social media posts and comments from victims in 2023 and 2024, highlight the methods scammers use to lure victims and offer advice on how job seekers can protect themselves. According to Heimdal’s analysis, the finance sector accounted for 35.45% of reported scams, while IT followed closely at 30.43%. The healthcare industry represented 15.41% of cases. A…

JMGO, a leader in smart projector technology, has announced the launch of PicoFlix, a new battery-powered portable projector that promises to revolutionise the portable projector market. With its sleek design and advanced features, PicoFlix is poised to become a popular choice for users seeking flexibility and high-quality visuals. Weighing just 1.3 kg and measuring 24 cm in length with an 8 cm diameter, PicoFlix boasts a durable aluminium alloy body with a striking deep black finish. This compact design combines strength and portability, making it an ideal companion for both indoor and outdoor viewing. One of the standout features of…

Binance, the global blockchain platform serving over 230 million users worldwide, has launched the Binance Traders League, an event offering over $10 million in crypto rewards, making it the platform’s most significant competition to date. The league is set to run from 8 October to 28 October 2024 and includes both individual and team challenges designed to engage traders of all experience levels. The Traders League includes two main competition leagues: the Spot Traders League and the Futures Traders League, each offering significant rewards. The Spot Traders League features a rolling prize pool of up to $3 million in BNB…

FPT Software, a global leader in IT services, and GigaX, an affiliate of South Korea’s SK Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a digital transformation framework aimed at improving operational efficiency and sustainability for European businesses. The two-year partnership will focus on developing joint go-to-market strategies, technological collaborations in carbon emissions management, and the sharing of engineering resources. The initiative is expected to have a significant impact on sectors such as automotive, semiconductors, energy, and battery technologies, where the joint efforts of both companies will introduce cutting-edge solutions. The collaboration is seen as a strategic…

Coleraine Grammar Rugby Association held a nostalgic evening of camaraderie, rugby discussions, and a celebration of sporting traditions at The Golf Links Hotel in Portrush. The event, attended by former players and supporters of Coleraine Grammar’s rugby team, marked an opportunity to reconnect and reflect on the school’s proud rugby history. Local actor, comedian, and former Coleraine Inst rugby player Alan McKee served as host for the evening. McKee’s engaging humour set the tone for the night, which featured appearances by two rugby greats: Andrew Trimble, former Ulster and Ireland winger, and Kieran Campbell, Coleraine Grammar’s first full-time Director of…

Home-Start Wessex, the regional charity providing support to families in need, has appointed Belinda Hewett as its new Head of Operations. The role, newly created to meet the charity’s expanding demand, comes at a critical time, with the organisation experiencing record-high requests for assistance. Last year, the charity supported 402 families across its service area, the highest number in its history. This marked a 63% year-on-year increase, highlighting the growing challenges many families face. Following the closure of Home-Start West Dorset in October 2023, a result of the ongoing funding crisis, Home-Start Wessex stepped in to fill the gap. The…