加强基础研究，推进前沿交叉，夯实科技自立自强根基，高校承担着义不容辞的使命。4月20日，浙江大学基础交叉研究院（筹）揭牌成立。当天，在全国前沿交叉研究院院长联席会年会暨交叉学术研讨会上，中国科学技术协会名誉主席、北京大学前沿交叉学科研究院创院院长韩启德院士，浙江大学校长杜江峰院士，全国前沿交叉研究院院长联席会秘书长、基金委交叉科学部主任汤超院士与浙江大学副校长王立忠共同为浙江大学基础交叉研究院（筹）揭牌。科学技术部副司长傅小锋，南京大学副校长郑海荣院士到会祝贺，浙江大学副校长陈刚主持。推进学科交叉建设构建卓越创新生态作为全国学科门类最齐全的高校之一，浙江大学把学科交叉会聚和前沿交叉研究作为推进学校高质量内涵式发展的关键路径之一。杜江峰在会上表示，推进学科交叉建设是高水平研究型大学建设世界一流学科、提升拔尖创新人才培养质量、提高学术声誉影响的关键所在。近年来，学校以国家战略和重大问题为导向，通过有组织交叉研究，汇聚大学科、大合作、大平台、大交叉，努力加快构建更加卓越的创新生态系统和人才培养体系。学校实施面向2030的学科会聚研究计划，前瞻布局11个会聚型学科领域；打造以国家重大科技基础设施、全国重点实验室等为龙头的交叉融合高能级科创平台；建设多学科交叉人才培养卓越中心，开展具有交叉特色的创新研究与复合型人才培养；组建氢能研究院、生态文明研究院、量子精密测量研究院等交叉研究平台，营造有利于基础交叉研究的创新生态，在脑科学、脑机智能、新物质创制、精准医学、交叉力学等前沿方向上取得了系列重大原创成果。杜江峰强调，加强基础研究既是战略使命，更是建设世界一流大学和优秀学科的迫切需要，是学校拔尖造峰、决胜未来的必由之路。要注重实践与行动，探索基础交叉研究，彰显基础研究主力军的浙大之为。浙江大学基础交叉研究院（筹）的成立，是学校在使命引领的大学发展战略下，面向世界科技前沿，谋划建设具有全球显示度、中国辨识度、浙大贡献度的新型研究机构的主动探索，研究院将贯通校内外优势力量和优质资源，突出基础学科创新融合，聚焦拔尖造峰，着力在拔尖创新人才培养、基础交叉研究创新及人才队伍汇聚上发挥示范作用。 查看详细>>

3月31日，上海交通大学集成电路学院揭牌成立。上海市副市长、闵行区委书记陈宇剑，闵行区委副书记、区长陈华文，上海市发展和改革委员会副主任裘文进，上海市教育委员会副主任孙真荣，闵行区委常委、副区长赵亮，闵行区副区长张贤，上海交大党委书记杨振斌，上海交大校长、中国科学院院士丁奎岭，校领导张安胜、林立涛、张兆国以及兄弟高校院长、院士代表，学校有关院系部门负责人、专家学者及企业代表等参加会议。仪式由党委常委、副校长朱新远主持。丁奎岭致欢迎辞。他表示，成立集成电路学院是学校贯彻落实习近平总书记考察上海重要讲话精神，响应落实科教兴国战略的重要实践。他希望，学院全体师生要以“大有可为”的信心与信念，不断助力集成电路领域自主可控化，为上海全球科创中心建设和加快实现高水平自立自强贡献更多交大智慧与力量。陈华文代表闵行区委、区政府对集成电路学院的成立表示祝贺。他表示，上海交通大学集成电路学院的成立将为闵行产业升级和高质量发展，全力打造科学、科技、科创“三科之城”注入全新活力。他希望，以此次学院成立大会为契机，双方携手并进、双向赋能，推动集成电路领域技术创新和成果转化，努力实现区域发展和高校科研突破的双胜共赢，打造集成电路产业新高地。 查看详细>>

3月28日下午，2024-2028年复旦大学教学指导委员会（以下简称“教指委”）成立。经过各单位推荐和学校审议，本届学校教指委产生100位委员。徐雷受聘为新一届教指委主任委员。本届教指委设8个分委员会，分别为人文学科、社会科学、自然科学、工程与技术科学、医学科学、交叉科学、思政教育与课程思政、教育教学改革与专业建设，陈引驰、陈诗一、周鸣飞、杨珉、汪玲、王国豫、董雅华、蒋最敏分别任8个分委员会主任委员。薛磊受聘为新一届教指委秘书长。复旦大学校长、复旦大学上海医学院院长金力出席会议，为新一届教指委主任、副主任委员兼分委员会主任委员颁发聘书。复旦大学上海医学院副院长吴凡为新一届教指委分委员会副主任委员及秘书长颁发聘书。金力、吴凡共同为连任两届校教指委荣休委员颁发荣誉证书并授荣誉牌。金力对做好新一届教指委工作提出要求。一是当好解决教育科技人才综合改革问题的“智囊团”，发挥学术造诣高、教学经验丰富的优势，为培养“干细胞”式的具有多方面潜力和高素质潜能的拔尖创新人才集思广益、出谋划策。二是当好开展学校“教育教学质量年”行动的“指导组”，发挥凝聚共识、咨询指导、监督评估的关键作用，推动在全校范围内确立质量理念、厚植质量文化、完善质保体系，更广泛、更深入、更系统、更扎实地把“教育教学质量年”行动目标真正落到实处，力争使学校的教育教学整体工作取得跨越式发展。三是当好落实教育教学改革重点举措的“推动队”，围绕学校中心工作，服务教育教学改革大局，为推动相关举措落地贡献智慧和力量。 查看详细>>

Anglia Ruskin University(ARU)has been named the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023,the biggest prize in UK Higher Education.The Times Higher Education Awards are known as the Oscars of the UK university sector,and ARU received the prestigious award during aceremony in Liverpool.Other universities shortlisted for the main prize included the University of Exeter,Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine,and the University of York.Last night’s success is the latest high-profile award for ARU,after being named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards in October and receiving aGold award–the highest possible rating–for the quality of its education in the national Teaching Excellence Framework(TEF)announced in September.Praising the successful launch of ARU Peterborough and ARU’s leadership on public service education,amongst other achievements,Times Higher Education said:“The impact of the best universities on cities and regions is transformational.A university can be afocal point for community,a hub for innovation,and turn aspiration into reality.“Anglia Ruskin University does all this,not just in one city but across multiple centres spanning the east of England–with the institution extending its reach and impact significantly in 2021-22.”The judges of the award added:“Its achievements paint apicture of auniversity that knows what and who it is for,and one that is delivering–including taking calculated risks to support its region to the full.” 查看详细>>

One shepherded accused people through the criminal justice system at the federal Public Defender’s Office in Washington,D.C.;another helped Medicaid enrollees and others denied treatment and medication cut through red tape to get services;and athird worked at under-resourced rural schools in the Navajo and Hopi nations.These are some of the summer projects that recipients of this year’s Presidential Public Service Fellowships shared with President Claudine Gay,faculty,and staff during agathering at the Harvard Faculty Club on Friday.Launched in 2011,the initiative gives students the chance to get exposure to community service programs and encourages them to consider public service careers.About adozen or so from across the University are selected and receive financial support to work in fields such as education,public health,government,and social services,where the need—and challenges—are often most acute.Hilary Adeleke’24,a history of science concentrator with asecondary in global health and health policy,said her summer work“really affirmed that you can marry medicine policy and sustainable healthcare within alow-income context.”One of five Harvard College fellows,Adeleke worked as acase-manager intern for Boston Healthcare for the Homeless,connecting clients with critical services.She also volunteered at St.Francis House in downtown Boston providing care at the organization’s foot clinic—a common medical problem area for those experiencing homelessness.“It was just really eye-opening to me.Although medicine can be seen as objective,it’s not necessarily apolitical,and you really see the impact of policy on these people’s everyday lives,”Adeleke said. 查看详细>>

Duke University will soon start working on developing afaculty hiring policy to ensure that the reference check process includes disclosures from candidates of any prior or on-going investigations and findings of harassment,including sexual harassment,and other forms of misconduct university administrators told the Academic Council last week.Universities across the country are reviewing their policies as concerns about“passing the harasser.”The moment is“long overdue,”said Abbas Benmamoun,vice provost for faculty advancement.“We have apractice of disclosing information to institutions that request information about misconduct”if those institutions obtain asigned release from the candidate specifying what information can be released,Benmamoun said.In addition,he added that in some situations Duke is required to disclose outcomes of investigations to federal agencies,including certain agencies that fund research.Benmamoun added that his office works with Duke departments to ensure they ask questions during their interviews of candidates about their experience and commitment to fostering ahealthy and welcoming research,teaching and work environment.Duke also has apolicy of completing investigations even if the person leaves Duke,said President Vincent Price.That means if auniversity does request information and the candidate consents to disclosure,Duke will have an outcome report available to provide.In other action before the council,Sanford School of Public Policy leaders presented aproposal for anew Executive Masters of Public Affairs degree.The target audience is for rising stars in state agencies or leaders of non-profit organizations who would benefit from hybrid learning in public policy while continuing to work.In proposing the degree,school officials noted that it would advance the school’s mission to assist mid-career policymakers who need to upgrade or expand their skills.Ranked among the top public policy schools,Sanford is the only elite policy schools not to offer ahybrid executive education program,said Professor Asher Hilderbrand.The council also approved raising the Margolis Center for Health Policy to institute status.The recommendation now goes to the Board of Trustees for approval.In executive session,the council discussed Duke Kunshan University and the Faculty Handbook policy on consensual and romantic relations between faculty members and students. 查看详细>>

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez&Marsal(A&M)has promoted Restructuring&Turnaround practice Managing Director Erin McKeighan as co-head of its Case Management Services group,serving alongside Managing Director,Julie Hertzberg.Ms.McKeighan’s promotion reflects the firm’s recognition of her ability to help private and public companies find pathways for maximizing value and driving change.A&M’s Case Management Services group specializes in Chapter 11 strategy and planning,case administration,and information management.With nearly 20 years of restructuring experience,Ms.McKeighan has worked across multiple industries including technology,media and telecommunications(TMT),wholesale and retail,manufacturing,non-profit and energy sub-sectors such as coal,power generation,oil,and gas.She partners with client stakeholders,including management,boards,sponsors,and creditors,to facilitate restructurings and reorganizations that place clients in astronger financial position.Ms.McKeighan has advised on over 40 cases and has enabled the restructuring of over$60 billion in debt obligations.Ms.Hertzberg,current practice head said,“Erin represents this generation of female restructuring leaders.Her promotion demonstrates A&M’s commitment to developing women leaders and appreciation for how diversity contributes to our clients’growth against the backdrop of economic volatility.”Jeff Stegenga,Managing Director and Practice Leader with Alvarez&Marsal North American Commercial Restructuring group,added,“Erin’s significant contributions have enhanced our practice and our firm.In her new role,she furthers our ability to solve complex problems and drive change.Julie and Erin’s combined leadership will benefit A&M’s clients,restructuring professionals and future talent.”Ms.McKeighan earned abachelor’s degree in business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.She is a2021 American Bankruptcy Institute“40 Under 40”honoree.Ms.McKeighan is also aleadership member of Catholic Renewal,serves as awish granter for the Make-A-Wish Foundation,and is aboard member of Golden Apple.About Alvarez&Marsal Companies,investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez&Marsal(A&M)for leadership,action and results.Privately held since its founding in 1983,A&M is aleading global professional services firm that provides advisory,business performance improvement and turnaround management services.When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change,clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.With over 8,000 people providing services across six continents,we deliver tangible results for corporates,boards,private equity firms,law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges.Our senior leaders,and their teams,leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively,catapult growth and accelerate results.We are experienced operators,world-class consultants,former regulators and industry authorities with ashared commitment to telling clients what’s really needed for turning change into astrategic business asset,managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth. 查看详细>>

The Australian‘s 2024 Research Magazine ranks the University of Sydney and its researchers as number one nationally across arange of research fields.The 2024 Research Magazine,produced by The Australian and its partner League of Scholars,has ranked the University of Sydney and its researchers as number one nationally across arange of research fields including computer vision and pattern recognition,physical education and sports medicine,primary health care,public health,and transportation.Released today,the 2024 Research Magazine celebrates the excellence of Australian research.An impact score,based on paper citations,is used to determine the top researcher and research institution in 250 fields of research.The University of Sydney ranks as the top research institution in 20 research fields and 18 University of Sydney researchers are named as leaders in their respective fields.Of note are fields in which the University secured both top institution and top researcher nationally,such as in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition(Professor Dacheng Tao);Transportation(Professor David Hensher);Physical Education and Sports Medicine(Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis);Primary Health Care(Professor Sarah Dennis);and Public Health(Professor Emeritus Adrian Bauman).Professor Edward Holmes was also named lead researcher across the three fields of Life Sciences&Earth Sciences(general),Cell Biology and Molecular Biology.Refer to the full listing for the University below.Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Research),Professor Emma Johnston congratulated the research leaders.“We are immensely pleased to see the strong foundations the University has built across several research fields,with some of the most high-performing researchers and teams in the country.This will only grow as we continue to invest in our next generation of researchers through initiatives like our Horizons Fellowships and anew training and development program for our early career researchers.”Speaking with The Australian,Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Annamarie Jagose said the University’s reputation meant it succeeded in attracting outstanding,high-performing academics who are passionate about their research.“That halo effect means they build fantastically motivated teams who attract other excellent colleagues…and you start getting akind of aresearch concentration,almost aresearch ecosystem,that grows over time.”She said the University of Sydney was differentiated by its long-term investment in multidisciplinary initiatives including the Charles Perkins Centre,Sydney Nano and the Brain and Mind Centre and had stepped up investment in medical research with the new Sydney Biomedical Accelerator.Elsewhere,the Sydney Environment Institute is tackling some of the biggest challenges of our time and the University is also preparing for akey role in defence research.Quoted in the foreword,Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said:“The next big,cutting-edge innovations are being developed in our universities right now through research and will help to change the world tomorrow.” 查看详细>>

Robert van der Hilst,the Schlumberger Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences,has announced his decision to step down as the head of the Department of Earth,Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at the end of this academic year.A search committee will convene later this spring to recommend candidates for Van der Hilst’s successor.“Rob is aconsummate seismologist whose images of Earth’s interior structure have deepened our understanding of how tectonic plates move,how mantle convection works,and why some areas of the Earth are hot-spots for seismic and geothermal activity,”says Nergis Mavalvala,the Curtis and Kathleen Marble Professor of Astrophysics and the dean of the MIT School of Science.“As an academic leader,Rob has been asteadfast champion of the department’s cross-cutting research and education missions,especially regarding climate sciences writ large at MIT.His commitment to diversity and community have made the department—and indeed,MIT—a better place to do our best work.”“For 12 years,it has been my honor to lead this department and collaborate with all our community members—faculty,staff,and students,”says Van der Hilst.“EAPS is at the vanguard of climate science research at MIT,as well Earth and planetary sciences and studies into the co-evolution of life and changing environments.”Among his other leadership roles on campus,Van der Hilst most recently served as co-chair of the faculty review committee for MIT’s Climate Grand Challenges in which EAPS researchers secured nine finalists and two,funded flagship projects.He also serves on the Institute’s Climate Nucleus to help enact Fast Forward:MIT’s Climate Action Plan for the Decade.In his more-than-decade as department head,one of Van der Hilst’s major initiatives has been developing,funding,and constructing the Tina and Hamid Moghadam Building,rapidly nearing completion adjacent to Building 54.The$35 million,LEED-platinum Building 55 will be avital center and showcase for environmental and climate research on MIT’s campus.With assistance from the Institute and generous donors,the renovations and expansion will add classrooms,meeting,and event spaces,and bring headquarters offices for EAPS,the MIT/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution(WHOI)Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science,and MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative(ESI)together,all under one roof.He also helped secure the generous gift that funded the Norman C.Rasmussen Laboratory for climate research in Building 4,as well as the Peter H.Stone and Paola Malanotte Stone Professorship,now held by prominent atmospheric scientist Arlene Fiore.On the academic side of the house,Van der Hilst and his counterpart from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering(CEE),Ali Jadbabaie,the JR East Professor and CEE department head,helped develop MIT’s new bachelor of science in climate system science and engineering(Course 1-12),jointly offered by EAPS and CEE.As part of MIT’s commitment to aid the global response to climate change,the new degree program is designed to train the next generation of leaders,providing afoundational understanding of both the Earth system and engineering principles—as well as an understanding of human and institutional behavior as it relates to the climate challenge.Beyond climate research,Van der Hilst’s tenure at the helm of the department has seen many research breakthroughs and accomplishments:from high-profile NASA missions with EAPS science leadership,including the most recent launch of the Psyche mission and the successful asteroid sample return from OSIRIS-REx,to the development of next-generation models capable of describing Earth systems with increasing detail and accuracy.Van der Hilst helped enable such scientific advancements through major improvements to experimental facilities across the department,and,more generally,his mission to double the number of fellowships available to EAPS graduate students.“By reducing the silos and inequities created by our disciplinary groups,we were able to foster collaborations that allow faculty,students,and researchers to explore fundamental science questions in novel ways that expand our understanding of the natural world—with profound implications for helping to guide communities and policymakers toward asustainable future,”says Van der Hilst. 查看详细>>

Alexandra French,an experienced chemist with adegree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge,has joined Xampla to lead it through the next phase of growth.Alexandra brings extensive experience after 25 years at specialty chemicals company,Johnson Matthey,where she held avariety of senior leadership,commercial,operation and technical roles,and her most recent role leading operations at AIM listed company,Titon,across the UK,Europe,the US and South Korea.Alexandra will spearhead Xampla as the business scales up operations and partnerships with leading brands and manufacturers.Last month,Xampla launched Morro after consumer insights revealed that more than half of the UK public see plastic as a‘material of the‘past’and three quarters would prefer their products in natural sustainable packaging rather than plastic.Based on 15 years of research at the University of Cambridge,Morro sustainable materials are abadge for abetter future.The‘Morro marque’on packaging will indicate to consumers where its high-performing,plant-based materials have been used to make products.Alexandra French,CEO of Xampla said:"I am really excited to be joining such an inspiring company,with acompelling mission,groundbreaking technology,a fabulous team and company values that are completely aligned with my own.“As abusiness leader and CEO,I have atrack record of delivering results and Ilook forward to bringing my leadership experience to Xampla.“I aim to create astrong strategic vision that we can deliver together,taking the business from strength to strength.We have an extremely exciting future ahead.”Pete Hutton,Chairman of Xampla,said:“Since making our first hire in 2020,Xampla has grown exponentially.From launching our breakthrough material to market,to working with household brands including Gousto and Britvic,the business has continued to grow from strength to strength.“With the launch of Morro,we are now looking forward to the future and announcing further partnerships and product developments with the world’s biggest brands.We have an exciting next chapter ahead,with Alexandra at the helm.” 查看详细>>