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Newswise: Opinion: Hope for the Future
Released: 29-Apr-2025 7:25 PM EDT
Opinion: Hope for the Future
University of Pretoria

The International Hope Barometer Research, led by Prof. Tharina Guse, explores the cultural differences in how hope is sustained.

Newswise: Opinion: Empowering Africa’s Cities - the Case for Fiscal Autonomy and Financial Expertise
Released: 29-Apr-2025 6:35 PM EDT
Opinion: Empowering Africa’s Cities - the Case for Fiscal Autonomy and Financial Expertise
University of Pretoria

Africa is urbanising at an unprecedented pace. By 2050, nearly 60% of the continent’s population will live in cities, placing immense pressure on local governments to provide infrastructure, services, and sustainable economic opportunities. Yet, despite the promises of decentralisation, African municipalities remain under-resourced, underpowered, and underprepared.

Newswise: $1M Gift to Keep Soybean Innovation Lab Operational After USAID Closure
Released: 28-Apr-2025 5:30 PM EDT
$1M Gift to Keep Soybean Innovation Lab Operational After USAID Closure
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In February, the USAID-funded Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was told to stop work, bringing an abrupt end to 12 years of progress toward developing a global soybean value chain supporting Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Australia. SIL director Pete Goldsmith cobbled together funding from the university to keep the lab afloat until April 15, which was to be its last day.

Released: 28-Apr-2025 4:55 PM EDT
Sociology Leaders Rally in Support of Academia, Urge Protection of Free Inquiry and Research
American Sociological Association (ASA)

The American Sociological Association leads a coalition of major sociological organizations in issuing an open letter defending sociology's vital role in universities and society while condemning recent federal actions that threaten academic inquiry and free speech.

Newswise: Sasin Hosts Exclusive Session on the Recovery of Thailand’s Stock Market 
Released: 28-Apr-2025 8:55 AM EDT
Sasin Hosts Exclusive Session on the Recovery of Thailand’s Stock Market 
Chulalongkorn University

Sasin hosted an exclusive session, Sasin Corporate Leadership Insight, featuring Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn, CEO of TISCO Securities and Director of the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO).

Newswise: A New Framework for Assessing Climate Risks for Businesses
Released: 28-Apr-2025 6:05 AM EDT
A New Framework for Assessing Climate Risks for Businesses
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study categorizes corporate climate risks into physical, transition and perceived categories. Researchers propose an integrated assessment framework combining exposure data, management capabilities and market perceptions.

Released: 25-Apr-2025 7:15 PM EDT
What NFTs And "Antiques Roadshow" Have in Common
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

A study from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business finds provenance plays as significant a role in the resale value of digital NFTs as it does collectibles in the real world, as gaming cards once owned by well-known game players are being resold to other players with higher premiums.

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Released: 25-Apr-2025 6:40 PM EDT
Understanding 501c3 Status Revocation
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Nonprofits can lose tax-exempt status for simple filing lapses or serious violations like political activity or financial misconduct, writes Samuel Handwerger. Though revocation is rare and often avoidable, maintaining compliance and transparency is essential to keeping the IRS—and your mission—on track.

Newswise: Food Is Medicine—Health Innovation for Modern People 
Released: 25-Apr-2025 8:55 AM EDT
Food Is Medicine—Health Innovation for Modern People 
Chulalongkorn University

A lecturer from the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, recommends utilizing food production technology to develop “food as medicine” products derived from Thai herbs, vegetables, an...

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Released: 24-Apr-2025 5:50 PM EDT
Bear Breakdown: Tariffs, Trade, Tension
University of Northern Colorado

Bear Breakdown is an ongoing series where university experts share clear, thoughtful insights on today’s most talked-about issues. Each article connects headline news to real-world impact, helping readers better understand what’s happening and why it matters, while adding valuable context and sparking meaningful conversation for audiences of all backgrounds.

Newswise: “Chulalongkorn x Novo Nordisk” Elevates Obesity Management with Innovation 
Released: 24-Apr-2025 8:55 AM EDT
“Chulalongkorn x Novo Nordisk” Elevates Obesity Management with Innovation 
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University, through its Faculty of Medicine and ...

Newswise: Online Tool Tests How Taxes Affect Sugar-Sweetened Drink Purchases
Released: 23-Apr-2025 6:45 PM EDT
Online Tool Tests How Taxes Affect Sugar-Sweetened Drink Purchases
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC created the Experimental Beverage Marketplace to test the potential effects of these tax proposals on purchasing and consumption. Its purpose is to ensure that policy is guided by evidence.

     
Newswise: Chulalongkorn University and Cornell University Strengthen Research and Academic Collaboration 
Released: 23-Apr-2025 8:00 AM EDT
Chulalongkorn University and Cornell University Strengthen Research and Academic Collaboration 
Chulalongkorn University

Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, together with the university’s executives, welcomed a delegation from Cornell University led by Prof. Wendy Wolford, Vice Provost for International Affairs.

Newswise: ISPOR Publishes Insights From Its First Global HTA Roundtable
Released: 21-Apr-2025 4:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Publishes Insights From Its First Global HTA Roundtable
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research published the insights from its first Global Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Roundtable in an article in the March/April issue of Value & Outcomes Spotlight.



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