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TVS Motor Company’s Chairman Sir Ralf Speth conferred with University of Warwick’s Honorary Doctorate

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Singapore, Jan 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Sir Ralf Speth, Chairman of TVS Motor Company, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in the field of Science (Doctor of Science, honoris causa) from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. The honorary degree was conferred by the University of Warwick Chancellor Baroness Catherine Ashton of Upholland. TVS Motor Company's Chairman Sir Ralf Speth conferred with University of Warwick's Honorary Doctorate.Sir Ralf is accompanied by the University of Warwick Chancellor Baroness Catherine Ashton of Upholland who conferred the degree.Sir Ralf is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. An honorary professor at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), he has been closely associated with WMG ever since obtaining his engineering doctorate in 2008, under the pioneering leadership of former WMG Chairman, Lord Bhattacharyya. An outstanding engineer with a vast experience in the global automotive industry, Sir Ralf has held leadership roles with some of the renowned automotive and industrial giants such as Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Ford, Tata Motors, and The Linde Group. He was appointed Honor...

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Fujitsu and Sapporo Medical University launch joint project to realize data portability in the healthcare field

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TOKYO, Jan 16, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu and Sapporo Medical University today announced the launch of a joint project starting in April 2023 to realize data portability (1) for patients' healthcare data including electronic health records (EHRs) (2) and personal health records (PHRs) (3).Image 1: Overview of the initiativeImage 2: App screen image (in Japanese)As part of the joint project, Fujitsu will develop a mobile app that enables users to view healthcare data on their iPhones (4) and a cloud-based healthcare data platform to manage patients' health data. This project marks the first initiative in Japan to link electronic medical records with Apple's Health app under Apple's support.EHR data stored on the newly developed external healthcare data platform will be converted to a format in accordance with JP Core (FHIR JP Core Implementation Guide Version 1.1.1) (5), the latest Japanese guideline under the next generation standards framework HL7 FHIR for health information exchange.By empowering patients to access their medical data from anywhere at any time and play a more active role in managing their own health, the project aims to contribute to the pro...

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Fujitsu and Tokai University develop ultrasound AI tech to test quality of frozen tuna

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TOKYO, Dec 21, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tokai University and Fujitsu today revealed the successful development of a new technology to inspect the freshness of frozen tuna in Japan. Joint research focused on the development of novel ultrasound AI technology (1), resulting in the world's first technique to measure the meat quality of frozen tuna without the need to cut or damage the product. The new technology thus offers a new method to inspect the quality of frozen tuna without lowering its value, and may one day contribute to greater trust and safety in the global distribution of frozen tuna and other food products.The joint research will be presented by both parties at the Technical Committee Conference of the Society for Ultrasound Research (hosted by the IEICE) to be held in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, from December 22 to December 23, 2022.About the joint research1. Background and challengesDemand for tuna both in Japan and globally has increased significantly, with 15 countries fishing and producing more than 50,000 tons of tuna in 2020 (2). The recent global Japanese food boom has raised demand for high-quality tuna that is mostly used for sa...

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Eisai and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Enter Into Comprehensive Research Collaboration Agreement Aiming to Create New Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases

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TOKYO, Dec 15, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that Eisai and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have entered into a comprehensive research collaboration agreement aiming to create potential novel treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD).Washington University is world leading in research on prevention, diagnosis, biomarkers and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The two organizations have been collaborating in AD research. The Phase II/III Tau NexGen Study conducted by the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), led by the University's School of Medicine, is exploring the safety, tolerability, biomarkers and cognitive efficacy of Eisai's anti-MTBR (microtubule binding region) tau antibody E2814 for the treatment of dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease (DIAD). In this study, the anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody lecanemab (generic name, development code: BAN2401) was selected as the background anti-amyloid agent.The collaboration strategically combines Washington University scientists" expertise in the fund...

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SMEStreet and World University of Leadership & Management Join Hands for Bringing Academia and Industry Closer

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New Delhi/Dubai, Nov 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - In order to elevate the relationship between academia and industry, SMEStreet Foundation and the World University of Leadership & Management, France have collaborated. This collaboration is expected to highlight Indian entrepreneurial and social leaders so that their professional experience can become a benchmark at a global level. India's success story is becoming stronger and stronger at the global level. The importance of Indian-origin entrepreneurs and professionals have become visible at almost every level. On such backdrop, MSMEs and Startups from India are also becoming well-acknowledged globally. "With this collaboration, we aim to provide a credible global platform for India's entrepreneurial and professional leadership." We will work closely with the World University of Leadership & Management (WULM) for providing success stories which possess the potential of motivating their peers in their respective professional fields. Whether business leaders, entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs or professionals, India is producing great potential that can make it's impact at a global level. "We at SMEStreet a...

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AcuraBio Appoints Talented Senior Executives to Drive Global Growth Program

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BRISBANE, AUS, Oct 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - AcuraBio (formerly Luina Bio), a leading Australian biopharmaceutical CDMO, recently acquired by biotech investor Dr. Glenn Haifer and Ampersand Capital Partners, announced today new senior executive hires to support global growth plans. International biopharma executive Guillaume Herry has been appointed as CEO, while HR executive Joanne Reichardt has been appointed Head of People & Culture. AcuraBio CEO Guillaume HerryAcuraBio brings two decades of experience in innovative therapeutics for customers in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and animal health industries. The CDMO provides recombinant proteins, vaccines, and complex live biotherapeutic products to customers on the leading edge in emerging therapeutics.Dr. Haifer stated "These senior executive appointments are key to shaping the company as we move forward with our growth plans. AcuraBio will immediately benefit from Guillaume Herry's experience with companies in the US, Europe and Australia designing and implementing growth strategies. He brings over 15 years of international operational and strategic consulting experience across the biopharmaceutical and me...

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Hydrogen Aviation Valley Kosice Initiative Kicks off

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KOSICE, SLOVAKIA, October 05, 2022 - (SEAPRWire) - During the European hydrogen week, the Technical University in Kosice welcomed an initial working meeting aimed at presenting the vision of a regional hub of European importance Hydrogen Aviation Valley Kosice. The organizers of the event and the main partners of the initiative led by the Faculty of Aeronautics of the Technical University in Kosice and the Kosice self-governing region welcomed representatives of the scientific and research community, industry and regional government from more than six European countries to the University Science Park TECHNICOM. The main section was the presentation of the directors of Clean Aviation and Clean Hydrogen joint undertakings, who, in addition to describing the mission of the joint ventures, contributed recommendations for cooperation at the EU and regional level. Hydrogen Aviation Valley Kosice began its journey with a Memorandum of Cooperation, which was signed by the president of the Kosice self-governing region, Rastislav Trnka, and the dean of the Faculty of Aeronautics of the Technical University in Kosice. Among the common areas of further cooperation beyond research and implement...

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Fujitsu, Tohoku University embark on strategic alliance to realize ‘Well-being Society’

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TOKYO, Sep 26, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Tohoku University today announced the start of a strategic alliance to accelerate the shift towards preventive healthcare and the realization of a 'Well-being Society' in which no one will be left behind.Within their joint project, the two parties will cooperate on the development of new technologies including digital twins(1) in healthcare to visualize simulations of the prevention and treatment of diseases and an AI technology to predict the onset and severity of diseases based on healthcare data such as EMRs(2) and PHRs(3).Researchers at Tohoku University Hospital will cooperate with business experts and combine its outstanding knowledge of advanced medical care, research results from its Academic Science Unit (ASU)(4) and its Open Bed Lab (OBL)(5) with Fujitsu's cutting-edge technologies, R&D capabilities and healthcare infrastructure environment and business know-how including Japan's top share electronic medical record system provided by Fujitsu Japan(6).Tohoku University and Fujitsu aim to promote initiatives that allow individuals to work towards their own personal health image and to contribut...

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Fujitsu and Tsuda University launch joint research on social design to realize sustainable, flexible community health care amidst aging society

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TOKYO, Aug 25, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Tsuda University today announced the launch of a social design joint research project to realize sustainable and flexible community health care services in Japan. The project aims to realize a framework to provide patients with high-quality medical and health services even with limited social resources by leveraging converging technologies: advanced technologies that combine computer sciences including AI with the humanities and social sciences such as empirical economics. The project is scheduled to commence on August 25, 2022.Image of the joint researchWithin this project, Fujitsu and Tsuda University will digitize so-called "care pathways," the flow of medical and health services that patients receive, including disease prevention, treatment, and prognosis. Leveraging Fujitsu's AI technology to predict patients' conditions on the care pathway from medical and health data (1) and Tsuda University's findings from empirical economics (2), the two parties will analyze patients' care pathways and identify bottlenecks in existing regional healthcare systems to ultimately offer patients more efficient and high...

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Establishment of Maritime and Ocean Digital Engineering Cooperation Program at the University of Tokyo

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TOKYO, Aug 8, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NYK Group company MTI Co., Ltd., Japan Marine United Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Furuno Electric Co., Ltd., Japan Radio Co., Ltd., BEMAC Corporation, ClassNK, and NAPA Ltd., have come together to establish the "Maritime and Ocean Digital Engineering" (MODE) cooperation program at the University of Tokyo from October 1. The program aims to promote and enhance digital engineering technology and skills for the maritime sector by building a cooperative simulation platform.Program background and targetJapan's maritime industry is facing challenges, such as developing and implementing new technologies in the context of global decarbonization, maintaining shipping services by integrating autonomous ships to assist seafarers and improve safety, and ensuring high productivity among increasing complexity in ship design and manufacturing process.MODE aims to address these challenges by using model-based development (MBD)(1) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE),(2) which are increasingly being introduced in the automobile industry.MBD and MBSE approach problems by e...

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Hokkaido University and NEC conclude an agreement for developing spatial sensing to combat the spread of illness

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TOKYO, Jun 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hokkaido University and NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) have concluded a collaborative agreement to promote the realization of a "safe and secure society through spatial sensing"(1) that helps to prevent the spread of illness.In recent years, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on people's lives and economic activities throughout the world. Moreover, in the future, it is possible that additional pandemics may occur due to known viruses or currently unknown viruses. In response, Hokkaido University and NEC aim to offer virus visualization services based on spatial sensing technologies developed through collaborative research, and to link these with measures for business continuity planning (BCP) in the event of a pandemic.Background on the agreementHokkaido University is a multi-disciplinary education and research organization that includes undergraduate, graduate, research laboratories and university hospitals. The university supports interdisciplinary research, such as collaborative research that spans multiple departments and facilities across one of the largest university campuses in Japan.NEC proposes digital transformation...

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Cornell Blockchain Club’s 2nd Annual Conference, ‘Web3 Going Mainstream,’ Set to Kick off

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Ithaca, NY, Apr 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Cornell Blockchain Club's 2nd Annual Conference, "Web3 Going Mainstream," is set to kick off Friday, April 22nd at Roosevelt's Island in NYC. The one-day event serves to highlight how Web3 is simultaneously transcending institutional, academic, and corporate spheres.In attendance will be the world's leading industry professionals, researchers, and firms, including John Wu (President of Ava Labs), Arwin Holmes (EY Global Blockchain CTO), Joe Conyers (Head of NFTs at Crypto.com), Algorand, FTX, Chainalysis, Gemini, Messari, DyDx, and many more.This year's agenda is split into four parts: DeFi, NFTs, Regulation, and Institutions, which all have a large role to play in "Web3 Going Mainstream."There is no university blockchain club better to host this event than Cornell's. In 2019, Cornell Blockchain Club hosted their first annual Blockchain conference which was deemed a success after 250+ attendees came to hear Emin Gun Sirer (Founder/CEO of Ava Labs), Sam Cassatt (CSO at Consensys), Kathleen Breitman (Co-Founder of Tezos) and many more speak. In fact, it was such a success that the members got to ring the Nasdaq bell.Additi...

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AMU Lists on Top 10 Schools for Management & Leadership Programs

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American Management University has been listed in Vents Magazine as a top 10 school in the US and EU for Management & Leadership programs. West Covina, CA, January 14, 2022 - (SEAPRWire) - American Management University (AMU), a California-based institution, has proudly announced that it was listed as #10 in Vents Magazine for top programs in the United States and European Union. The listing strengthens the accomplishments of AMU in the past year. The news comes as the school returned to full operation after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Businesses have been obliged to adopt a distant setting due to the numerous health issues in the past two years. The importance of strong management and leadership abilities shines through in these digital meetings and online interfaces. Many organizations are looking for employees who can manage company projects and are turning to academic institutions for help. Many academic institutions in the United States and Europe have stepped up this year. Vents Magazine took the opportunity of ranking the best 20 management and leadership schools, focusing on their master's programs. The fact that most American business schools are in the top half of t...

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#Usportchallenge Short Video Contest Captures the Spirit of Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games

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With 49,033 sports fans joining in and 1.06 billion global views, the #Usportchallenge Short Video Contest came to a spirited conclusion with 52,429 submissions and 12 million international votes. CHENGDU, CHINA, Dec 30, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – With 49,033 sports fans joining in and 1.06 billion global views, the #Usportchallenge Short Video Contest came to a spirited conclusion with 52,429 submissions and 12 million international votes. Twenty videos were selected by the final public vote and judged by FISU and the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games Executive Committee, and the creators honored with the title FISU Digital Workout Star. The #Usportchallenge Short Video Contest, launched by the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in collaboration with FISU, is available to the world at 2021Chengdu.com, Douyin, Weibo, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, adding to the excitement of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, which will take place from 26 June to 7 July 2022. This video challenge showed the strength and united spirit of the global university sports movement,” said FISU. The social media for the contest received enormous responses both at home and abroad, over...

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Charles Huang Foundation Makes Record-Breaking US$40 Million Donation to His Alma Mater, Wuhan University

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Pasadena, CA, USA, Nov 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Charles Huang, PhD, through his philanthropic foundation---Charles Huang Foundation (CHF)---made a donation of US$40 million to Wuhan University of China at the celebration ceremony of the university's 128th anniversary, to express his appreciation to his alma mater and to promote the development of advanced education, health research and growth-driven innovation. This philanthropic gift is the single-largest personal donation ever received by Wuhan University. Together with the US$70 million landmark grant given by CHF to the University of Strathclyde in the UK in September, Dr Huang has donated a total of US$110 million to his two alma maters through his philanthropic foundation this year.Dr Charles Huang, Founder and Chairman of Charles Huang Foundation (Right), and Professor Dou Xiankang, President of Wuhan University (Left), jointly signed the unprecedented grant agreementThe donation was formally made at a virtual signing ceremony held between Wuhan University campus in China and the Foundation headquarters in Pasadena, California, earlier today.The US$40 million funding will be used to provide significant a...

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Hitachi Selected by the University of Tsukuba for its Second Proton Therapy System as a PFI Project

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TOKYO, Nov 22, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) announced today that it has been selected by the University of Tsukuba to provide Hitachi's proton therapy solution including its design, manufacturing, construction, maintenance and operation as a PFI (Private Finance Initiative) project*. The parties have signed the contract on September 30, 2021. The new proton therapy center will be equipped with Hitachi's compact design proton therapy system, including a set of one accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms. The new therapy center is expected to start treating patients around the summer of 2025, followed by a 20-year period of operation and maintenance support by Hitachi.Image of New Proton Therapy Center; The new center is on the left of existing siteThe University of Tsukuba has been using Hitachi's proton therapy system since 2001. After 20 years of operation, due to aging facilities, the university has determined to introduce a 2nd unit. Upon completion and opening of the new proton therapy center, the University of Tsukuba will shift its treatment from the existing center to the new center. This is the first time in Japan for a par...

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Fujitsu and Ben-Gurion University Embark on Joint Research at New Center in Israel for Precise and Secure AI

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BEER-SHEVA, Israel and Tokyo, Nov 16, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and BGN Technologies, the technology transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), have signed a three-year comprehensive joint research agreement to develop technologies and solutions to contribute to the realization of safe, real-world applications of AI and machine learning technologies. The newly-established "Fujitsu Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Israel" (Fujitsu CCoE IL) hosts a team of approximately 20 researchers including Prof. Yuval Elovici and Prof. Asaf Shabtai. The lab is headed by Prof. Elovici, Department of Information Systems Engineering and Head of BGU's Cyber Security Research Center located at the Cyber@BGU labs in the advanced technology park at the university's campus in Israel.Fujitsu Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Israel TeamProf. Yuval Elovici, Department of Information Systems Engineering, Head of BGU's Cyber Security Research CenterWith this initiative, Fujitsu and Ben-Gurion University aim to accelerate joint research and development into technologies that offer solutions to threats posed to AI models and machine learning, improvi...

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Stomach cancer ‘atlas’ could map paths to better treatment options

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SINGAPORE - To have a more sophisticated understanding of gastric cancer, scientists here have created an intricate atlas of these cancer cells to offer more insight into how they can spread within the body. The map goes into granular detail on how specific molecular pathways can drive cancer growth, while also providing insight on how the disease can be better treated, said Dr Raghav Sundar, a consultant at the Department of Haematology-Oncology at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Singapore’s six universities admitted about 1,000 more students this year due to Covid-19 disruptions

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SINGAPORE - Singapore's universities admitted about 1,000 more students this year than originally planned, making space for those whose plans to study overseas were disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This is similar to last year's measures, when 1,000 more students were admitted to the universities than originally planned. These students had their university plans disrupted or were polytechnic diploma holders who were opting to study instead of work due to a weak job market. On Friday (Oct 29), the Ministry of Education (MOE) said the places were offered to support students while maintaining admissions standards to ensure a high quality of education. Overall, the six autonomous universities admitted about 17,800 Singaporean students this year. The autonomous universities comprise the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, the Singapore Management University, the Singapore University of Social Sciences, the Singapore University of Technology and Design and the Singapore Institute of Technology. MOE added that it will continue to monitor the global Covid-19 situation and its associated travel restrictions when it is accessing support measures for next ye...

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UrGaming Launch its URG-U token and Starts the Development of Its Educational Platform for Gamers

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Santiago, Chile / SEAPRWire / October 12, 2021 / – UrGaming, a platform development company for the gamer community, has announced the launch of its URG-U token (Listed on pancakeswap October 2, 2021) alongside the start of the development of its new URG University platform, dedicated to education for gamers who want to improve their level within highly competitive video games. The video game industry and the gamer community continue to expand, this thanks to the rise of technology and the pandemic situation that has accelerated this growth, attracting millions of people who are now more than ever connected in this exciting industry. URG University is a DeFi platform, specifically designed to provide access to knowledge and training from the best video game players in the world through online courses. According to company officials, “URG University is one of the best tools for all those who want to improve and advance at a competitive level in high-performance games in the e-sports industry. And at the same time the first educational platform for the gamer community of the Binance Smart Chain Network, with a contract audited and verified by Solidproof that will be launched during t...