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Funding for researchers in Ireland
Posted by Liam Delaney
Postgraduate funding in Ireland
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2017
Call opens: Wednesday 7 September 2016
Deadline: Wednesday 2 November 2016
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme offers scholarships for suitably qualified individuals to pursue a Research Masters or PhD (either traditional or structured), in any discipline, at eligible Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) within Ireland. In addition, a number of targeted Scholarships are offered in collaboration with our strategic funding partners.
Irish Research Council's Employment Based Postgraduate Programme
The Irish Research Council's Employment Based Postgraduate Programme is a unique national initiative. First piloted in 2012, it provides students in all disciplines an opportunity to work in a co-educational environment involving a higher education institution and an employment partner. Since its inception, the Council has created over 120 jobs for researchers who are currently embedded in a range of organisational types, across all academic disciplines and business sectors.
Opens: Friday 9 December 2016
Closes: Friday 17 February 2017
Irish Postdoctoral funding
Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme provides funding across all disciplines for early-career researchers based in Ireland for periods of between one and two years.
Opens: Wednesday 12 October 2016
Closes: Wednesday 30 November 2016
IRC Enterprise Partnership Scheme
The Enterprise Partnership Programme provides funding for early career researchers working in partnership with academia and industry
(No info yet on dates)
CAROLINE MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2017
The Irish Research Council is delighted to announce its new IRC Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme entitled CAROLINE – 'Collaborative Research Fellowships for a Responsive and Innovative Europe'.
The initiative will provide experienced researchers* with an opportunity to obtain a prestigious research mobility and career development Fellowship. Successful candidates will carry out research either in Ireland or abroad and will gain inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary exposure through this programme.
CAROLINE will attract experienced researchers from any discipline to conduct research relevant to the themes of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for shared economic prosperity, social development, and environmental protection. The 17 goals within Agenda 2030 are relevant for researchers across all academic disciplines and will be of interest to researchers with diverse career objectives in mind, including those within academia, civic society, and industry. A key feature of the programme is collaboration between the academic sector, non-governmental organisations and international organisations. The scope of potential organisations for inter-sectoral collaboration in terms of their mission is intended to be broad, and will speak to one or more of the goals under Agenda 2030. Potential partner organisations are not limited to 'development-orientated' NGOs or those working in support of developing countries.
General Irish funding schemes
IRC New Foundations 2016
Supporting knowledge exchange through
four strands:
Strand 1 – Enhancing civic society engagement, nationally and internationally Strand 2 – Decade of Centenaries (1917- 1922)
Strand 3 – Cross-border knowledge exchange and stimulation of collaboration for upcoming HERA and NORFACE calls
Strand 4 – Enhancing the impact of Irish research internationally through knowledge exchange
Opens: Monday 19 September 2016
Closes: Friday 21 October 2016
New Horizons Interdisciplinary Research Strand 2016
Has two strands, a Starter Grant (15 months, for applicants who received their PhD 2-7 years ago, funding up to 100k), and an Interdisciplinary Grant (15 to 24 months, for applicants who received their PhD at least 2 years ago, fundingup to 220k, collaboration with STEM).
The aim of the New Horizons Strand (1) Starter Grant is twofold:
- To allow promising early stage AHSS researchers to develop track record in basic and exploratory research in AHSS disciplines through a project grant award.
- Provide seed funding for researchers interested in applying for an Horizon 2020 European Research Council grant in the medium term.
The aim of the New Horizons Strand (2) Interdisciplinary Grant is twofold:
- To encourage AHSS researchers to collaborate with STEM researchers on interdisciplinary projects that address societal challenges in the medium term under Horizon 2020.
- To help AHSS researchers to form new connections and build on existing national and international networks to develop pilot studies, prepare preliminary findings and help establish consortia on upcoming topics across all Horizon 2020 Societal Challenges.
Key Eligibility:
For both awards, the successful applicants will be academics who hold contracts of sufficient duration to carry out the proposed research at a recognised HEI or Research Performing Organisation in the Republic of Ireland. Recipients of Irish Research Council Research Development Initiative, Collaborative Research Project or Research Project Grant funding in 2012, 2013 or 2014 will be ineligible to apply for New Horizonsfunding. Successful New Horizons applicants cannot be in receipt of any other Council funding at the proposed start date, with the exception of New Foundations Travel & Networking grants. Please see documentation below for more detail regarding eligibility criteria.
Expression of interest due: 30th September 2016 at 4pm
Final deadline: Friday 28 October 2016
Research for Policy and Society 2016
Individual research strands in partnership with Govt. departments or statutory agencies Open call for research addressing national societal challenges
The aim of this programme is to build partnerships with government departments and agencies in order to enable peer-reviewed research/initiatives to underpin policy decisions, and to assist cultural and societal development.
Call opens: Monday 12 September 2016
Expression of interest due: Friday 30th September 4pm
Deadline: Friday 28 October 2016'
HRB Investigator Led Projects 2017:
Call Opening: 25 August 2016
Call Closing: 13 October 2016
The HRB will be launching in late August a call for applications for the Investigator Led Projects (ILP) 2017.
The Health Research Board (HRB) Strategy 2016 – 2020: Research. Evidence. Action. highlights three areas of focus that the HRB will engage in over the next four years. The HRB Strategy, through Focus Area 1, aims to address major health challenges by supporting high-quality, investigator-led, internationally competitive
research. In line with its strategic objectives, the HRB now invites applications for its 2017 Investigator Led Projects (ILP).
The new ILP aims to support the creation of new knowledge that, over time, will help to address major health challenges in society and have an impact on tomorrow's healthcare. Projects supported through the ILP scheme should be cutting-edge, add to the knowledge base internationally, and focus on important,
timely research questions where the answers are of interest to an international audience.
Applications must be submitted under one of three remits:
(1) Patient-Oriented Research.
(2) Population Health Research.
(3) Health Services Research.
These should comprise clearly defined research projects with a duration of between 24 and 48 months and
to a maximum award value of €370,000 (inclusive of overheads).
* In order to be eligible to apply for funding, an Institution must be an approved HRB Host Institution no
later than two calendar months before the closing date of a call.
The Lead Applicant must:
 Hold a post (permanent or a contract that covers the duration of the award) in a recognised research institution in the Republic of Ireland (the "Host Institution") as an independent investigator, or
 Be a contract researcher recognised by the Host institution as an independent investigator who will have a dedicated office and research space for the duration of award, for which he/she will be fully responsible, or
 Be an individual who will be recognised by the Host Institution upon receipt of the HRB ILP award as a contract researcher as defined above. The Lead applicant does not necessarily need to be employed by the Host Institution at the time of the application submission.
HRB Emerging Investigator Awards 2017
The HRB will be launching in late September or early October 2016 a call for applications for the Emerging Investigators Award (EIA) 2017. The HRB has identified the training, career development and support of exceptional researchers, talent and leadership as one of the key enablers to deliver the main objectives of the HRB Strategy 2016-2020 Research. Evidence. Action. One of the actions identified in the HRB Health Research Careers programme of activities (http://www.hrb.ie/health-research-careers/) is to build capacity in new independent investigators. The main principles for the scheme have been approved by the HRB Board in early July and can be found below. The full call document will be available once the call is launched. Please note the call is still at developmental stage and details will be finalised over the summer What is the timeline for applications to the first call? Call Opening: Late September/Early October 2016 Call Closing: Early/Mid-December 2016
A Lead Applicant will be expected to have:
o a PhD or equivalent experience (at least 4 years full-time research experience)
o a minimum of 3 years active postdoctoral experience if the Lead Applicant is a health-related researcher typically engaged in full time academic activities, who is generally at progression stage (or in exceptional cases at the end of consolidation stage) in the HRB career path in health research (Figure 2) Or
o at least 3 years research and relevant professional experience if the Lead Applicant is a healthcare professional who is currently engaged in practice-based activities and/or other healthrelated professional roles. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of post-PhD research experience as shown by their track record in contribution to scientific knowledge.
The Lead Applicant must not:
o have received as principal investigator any previous substantial research grant funding with a value equal or above €100K. Individuals previously in receipt of HRB or other personal awards, such as fellowships or other career development awards, are eligible to apply.
o have already established a research team and currently supervising earlier stage researchers. o hold a permanent faculty position at the time of the application.
HRB Applied Partnership Awards (APA)
Cycle 2 Call closes: 1 September 2016 @ 1pm
The HRB now wish to open a competitive call for the HRB Applied Partnership Awards. The overarching aim of the Applied Partnership Awards is to support high quality applied research projects where academic researchers and knowledge users come together in a collaboration to focus on themes/questions which are determined by the documented needs of the Irish health and social care system.
Aligned with the objectives set out in the HRB Strategy, this scheme will support high quality research proposals in clinical and/or population health practice and/or for health services management that are relevant to health priorities in Ireland. The awards will provide support for applied research proposals of between 12-24 months duration and where the findings from the research will have a direct impact on the decision making of the knowledge user's organisation/s. The proposed research should be explicitly linked to the documented evidence needs of the knowledge user organisation/s and it must be clear from the application how the knowledge user/s is integrated throughout the research process. The question/s must be able to be answered by the research partnership and the application should include a clear and concise knowledge translation plan that will highlight how the research findings will be applied by the knowledge user organization/s.
For applications to be eligible in this scheme a co-funding commitment is required from the knowledge user organisation/s. The level of the co-funding commitment must be at least equivalent to a minimum of 20% of the total award grant requested from the HRB and the co-funding counted for this purpose must reflect a cash contribution only (higher and/or additional in-kind contributions are encouraged and welcome).
Who should apply?
Applications should be made on behalf of a team which is made up of researchers and knowledge users. The applicant team should designate a Lead Applicant from the research team, and a Lead Applicant from the Knowledge User team. While we acknowledge that there are many individuals in Knowledge User organisations that are also experienced researchers, it is important in this scheme that there are two distinct Lead Applicants.
Submission and Deadline:
Rolling Call:
These awards will be issued under a rolling call. The call will open on March 16 2016 and applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year until September 2016. To date the HRB has not issued a rolling call, however given the need for this initiative to be timely and responsive to knowledge users' needs we will pilot this as a rolling call in 2016. Applications can be made at any time following the start date in March 2016 and there will be two distinct cycles for peer-review (as below). This is to allow researchers and partner organisations to develop timely collaborations, yet have the flexibility to submit to either the first or the second peer review cycle.
Peer review cycle 1 – June – August 2016
Peer review cycle 2 – October – December 2016
All applications must be made online using the HRB GEMS.
A 15-minute webinar about the call is available at this link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/6589640740335747841
Slides from the webinar are available in the 'Related Documents' section below.
Prior to final submission to the HRB, all applications must first be reviewed and approved within GEMS by the signatory approver at the research office (or equivalent) at the Host Institution (see Appendix II of Guidance Notes). It is critical therefore that Lead Applicants leave sufficient time in the process for the Research Office (or equivalent) in their nominated Host Institution to review, seek clarifications and approve applications prior to the final submission date. This may involve being aware of and complying with any internal Host Institution deadlines for review and approval, distinct from the HRB deadline.
HRB US/Ireland R&D Partnership Programme
This is a rolling call for proposals in the Health thematic area.
The US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership is a unique initiative involving funding agencies across three jurisdictions: United States of America, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The overall goal of this scheme is to increase the level of collaborative R&D amongst researchers and industry professionals across the three jurisdictions. The collaboration aims to generate valuable discoveries and innovation which are transferable to the marketplace, or will lead to enhancements in health, disease prevention and healthcare. The Partnership achieves its goals through tri-partite research projects in which the funding agencies fund the elements of research undertaken in their own jurisdiction. Importantly, the Partnership must add significant value to each research programme above that achievable by the PI in each jurisdiction working alone, supported only by national funding.
Partners Agencies
The Partners are the bodies in each jurisdiction that have agreed to provide research funding depending on the thematic research area. For health-related applications, these include the following:
In the US the partner agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH consists of multiple agencies which offer a number of calls for proposals.
In the Republic of Ireland (RoI) the partner agencies are Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Health Research Board (HRB).
In Northern Ireland (NI) the partner agencies are the Health & Social Care R&D Division (HSC R&D).
This is a rolling call and currently there is no closing date.
The US-Ireland R&D Partnership proposal must have a minimum of one Principal Investigator (PI) from each of the three jurisdictions and significant research participation by all three jurisdictions.
The PI from each jurisdiction must undergo pre-eligibility approval from their respective funding agencies. The pre-eligibility process for all RoI-based applicants will be dealt with by SFI, who will consult with the HRB as appropriate. Please refer to Section 5 of the Call for Submission of Tri-Partite Proposals to the National Health Institute for details on this procedure. Please see Appendix I for more details on the remits of Patient-oriented (please note recent changes on this remit), Health Service and Population Health Research which are eligible for funding by the HRB.
Please note that the 'Call for Submission of Tri-Partite Proposals to the National Health Institute' is currently under review.
The PIs from each jurisdiction will write a joint 'tri-partite' proposal in the RO1 format required by NIH. It is the responsibility of the US investigator to submit the tri-partite proposal to the NIH for review.
The NI and RoI funding agencies have their own specific funding streams available for researchers in NI and RoI applying to the US-Ireland R&D Partnership programme.
In the Republic of Ireland applicants can apply to SFI or HRB only or to both agencies depending on the remit of the research proposal. If applying to both agencies the funding can overlap or run consecutively. More details on HRB eligible costs are in Appendix II.
Submission and Deadline
Submission of pre-eligibility applications and tri-partite proposals must be done to USIreland(at)sfi.ie
DEADLINE for Pre-Eligibility Approval is 12 weeks in advance of NIH deadline
DEADLINE for Draft Tri-Partite Proposal Submission is 6 weeks in advance of NIH deadline.
Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund for 3rd Level Researchers
The aim of the Commercialisation Fund Programme is to improve the competitiveness of the Irish economy through the creation of technology based start-up companies and the transfer of innovations developed in Higher Education Institutes and Research Performing Organisations to industry in Ireland.
The programme will fund the development of innovations at all stages of the commercial pipeline to the point where they can be commercialised as new products, services and companies.
Commercialisation Fund Project Support is available for projects that address a gap or need in the market by developing innovations that will ideally be ready for licensing to Irish industry or may form the basis of a new start-up in 2-5 years. It is recognised however that some innovations may need a longer time to get to market than others.
Funding is also available in the form of a Commercial Case Feasibility Grant to investigate, scope and develop a commercial case for your innovation in advance of submitting a Commercialisation Fund support application to the programme.
European Research Council Funding
Starting grant:
Starting Grant (ERC-2017-STG) opened 26 July 2016. Deadline:18 October 2016.
The Principal Investigator shall have been awarded his/her first PhD ≥ 2 and ≤ 7 years prior to 1 January 2017 Cut-off dates: PhD from 1 January 2010 to 1 January 2015 (inclusive).
A competitive Starting Grant Principal Investigator must have already shown the potential for research independence and evidence of maturity, for example by having produced at least one important publication as main author or without the participation of their PhD supervisor.
Starting Grants can be up to a maximum of EUR 1 500 000 for a period of 5 years (pro rata for projects of shorter duration).
Consolidator grant:
Consolidator Grant (ERC-2017-CoG) opens 20 Oct 2016. Deadline: 9 Feb 2017.
The Principal Investigator shall have been awarded his/her first PhD > 7 and ≤ 12 years prior to 1 January 2017 Cut-off dates: PhD awarded from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2009 (inclusive)
A competitive Consolidator Grant Principal Investigator must have already shown research independence and evidence of maturity, for example by having produced several important publications as main author or without the participation of their PhD supervisor.
Consolidator Grants can be up to a maximum of EUR 2 000 000 for a period of 5 years (pro rata for projects of shorter duration).
Advancecd Grants
Eligibility: any nationality, any age. Applicants must be leaders in their respective field(s) of research and must demonstrate significant achievement in the last 10 years
Location: research must be conducted in a public or private research organisation(known as a Host Institution/HI). It could be the HI where the applicant already works, or any other HI located in one of the EU Member States or Associated Countries
Funding: up to € 2.5 million per grant
Duration: up to 5 years
Sole evaluation criterion: scientific excellence of researcher and research proposal
Calls for proposals: published once a year
Opens: 16 May 2017
Closes: 31 Aug 2017
Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions
There are two types of Individual Fellowships:
1. European Fellowships
Held in the EU or associated countriespdf Choose translations of the previous link.
Open to researchers either coming to Europe or moving within Europe.
Can help to restart research careers after a break such as parental leave.
Can also help reintegrate researchers coming back to Europe.
2. Global Fellowships
Fund secondments outside Europe for researchers based in the EU or associated countriespdf Choose translations of the previous link.
There is a mandatory one-year return period.
European and Global Fellowships can also include a secondment period of up to 3 or 6 months in another organisation in Europe, where this would boost the impact of the fellowship.
Only experienced researchers can apply. This means you will have your doctoral degree or at least four years' full-time research experience by the time of the call deadline.
The grant provides an allowance to cover your living, travel and family costs. The grant is awarded to your host organisation, usually a university, research centre or a company in Europe. The research costs and overheads of the host organisation(s) are also supported.
European Fellowships last from one to two years, Global Fellowships from two to three years.
2016 scheme closes: 14 September 2016
2017 scheme:
Opens: 11 April 2017
Closes: 14 September 2017
COST is the longest-running European framework supporting trans-national cooperation among researchers, engineers and scholars across Europe. Based on a European intergovernmental framework for cooperation in science and technology, COST has been contributing - since its creation in 1971 - to closing the gap between science, policy makers and society throughout Europe and beyond. As a precursor of advanced multidisciplinary research, COST plays a very important role in building a European Research Area (ERA).
It anticipates and complements the activities of the EU Framework Programmes, constituting a "bridge" towards the scientific communities of COST Inclusiveness Target Countries. It also increases the mobility of researchers across Europe and fosters the establishment of scientific excellence.
You can submit your COST Action proposal at any time throughout the year via the new e-COST online submission tool.
The next Collection Date is tentatively set for 1 December 2016, at 12:00 CET.
COST invites proposals for Actions contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal knowledge advancement and development of Europe.
The new Action Proposal Submission, Evaluation, Selection and Approval (SESA) procedure is fully science and technology-driven and will ensure a simple, transparent and competitive proposal evaluation and selection process, in line with the bottom-up, open and inclusive principles of COST.
Researchers benefit from a one-stage submission. The proposal requires filling in several sections via the new e-COST online submission tool as well as the Technical Annex of up to 15 pages, uploaded via the same tool.


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STRESSED TEACHERS REDUCED TO TEARS
[EDUCATION ★]
(P1) Mary Bousted, general secretary of the ATL teaching union, says she has been told of one teacher crying every night at home and another being ordered not to burst into tears in the staffroom.
(P2) Dr Bousted mentioned a young man who told her how worried he was about his partner, a primary school teacher.
(P3) "Increasingly, when he came home from work, he found her crying on the kitchen floor," Dr Bousted said.
(P4) She told how she had heard from another teacher who had been given a performance objective that she must not cry in the staffroom.
(P5) "She did not know what to be more MORTIFIED about – that she had cried in the staffroom, or that her line manager could propose such an OBJECTIVE without any thought about what might cause her to cry in the first place," Dr Bousted said.
(P6) She added: "Tales like these are told to me just too often. It seems that teacher stress is increasingly being regarded as PAR FOR THE COURSE and part of the job.
(P7) "A newly qualified teacher, asking for help to deal with an impossible workload which took up every evening until 11pm and all of the weekend, was told by her line manager 'that's the way it is in teaching'.
(P8) "Teachers, as professionals, expect to work hard but should not be expected to devote every minute of their lives to their work. Teachers need time to relax, to pursue hobbies, to talk to their families and friends. They need time to be human."
(P9) Brian Lightman, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said there was no doubt the whole teaching profession, from the newly qualified teacher to the senior leader, was under CONSIDERABLE pressure.
(P10) "It's essential that we all pay attention to the WELL-BEING of staff. Clearly, if a member of staff is in tears in the staff room, it would be INCUMBENT ON the school, someone in the school, to look at what the problem was and discuss it with them, so they can give them the appropriate support they need."
(P11) Dr Bousted also pointed out that the education system cannot afford to be so "PROFLIGATE with its teachers".
(P12) "At the moment England is in a PERFECT STORM of rising pupil numbers, falling teacher RECRUITMENT, and poor teacher RETENTION. If our education system is to meet this immense challenge, it needs to value its teachers as its most precious RESOURCE and treat them ACCORDINGLY," she added.
SOURCE: http://www.bbc.com/news/education-34602720
Does your job require you to work nights and weekends?
Have you ever felt so stressed at your job that you became emotional?
Is teaching a well-paid profession in your country, or are the WAGES below average?
50% of new teachers leave the profession within five years. Why do you think that is?
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Home » About » ALTogether Now » ALTogether Now Vol. 17
Vol. 17 - Sept. 23, 2019
Advancement Leadership Team: Steve Hornsby, Leigh Kalin, Scott Anderson, Tom Hewitt, Karen Bertrand, and Deanna Bennett.
What's in your back pocket?
The inspiration for the lead story of this newsletter was borne from an exercise ALT completed called the Work of Leaders; one aspect of the work ALT has undertaken through the DISC Workplace assessment tool (see a DISC overview in ALTogether Now, Vol. 15).
As a part of this exercise, each ALT member has assumed responsibility of a leadership best practice to explore and champion, not only on behalf of our leadership team, but for Advancement as well. The best practice I will be exploring is seeking counsel and consulting others.
While I don't profess to be an expert in the area, this practice is something I have tried to embrace in my career and instill in my colleagues. In my view, a learning organization is a consulting organization and that ongoing process of continuous learning is strengthened by our collective activities.
Here are a few of the things I have found extremely helpful which may also have application in your own environment.
Collaborate with other schools: In our most recent Advancement staff meeting, I suggested that I have seen a positive shift in the willingness of our peer institutions to share and collaborate. While my peers in other Advancement Services shops have always been generous with their time, a group of us took it one step further by formalizing opportunities to collaborate outside of the traditional PD circuit offerings. While I'm not even sure we have a name, we try to meet two to three times per year and have created a simple email distribution list to share group insight. More than nine years down the road, not a week goes by without some form of dialogue. These opportunities are indispensable to me.
On a smaller scale, it is likely that each of us can find collaborators and peers within our own ecosystems. This could include colleagues in different units, individuals in similar roles across campus (but with different outcomes and audiences) or even a few key contacts at strategic schools. The key is to establish a plan for interaction and create an ongoing dialogue.
Work of Leaders assignments:
Being driven: Deanna
Being receptive: Tom
Being encouraging: Karen
Offering praise: Leigh
Seeking counsel: Steve
Structuring messages: Scott
Belong to an e-community or subscribe to a listserv – our sector is rich with opportunities to support our ongoing learning. One such example is the Ellucian e-Community where you can register, post, and receive input from a large number of Ellucian schools using Advance. The Blumberg's Canadian Charity Law List is an additional example of a listserv where charitable compliance, case law, and changes to legislation are shared.
No doubt, these approaches will be obvious to many of you and cover but a small portion of the opportunities and strategies you already use – they were really meant as a thought starter. It is my observation that the Office of Advancement already has good instincts in this area. As I further develop my thinking on this, I would be pleased to receive your ideas, strategies, and/or examples of how you seek counsel and consult others. Please feel free to email me at steve.hornsby@queensu.ca and use seeking counsel in the subject line.
While on the topic of continuous learning, Advancement Services is also pleased to roll out the sessions for the newly named Advancement Services Learning Forum. The specific dates and times will be firmed up in the coming weeks. Group interaction is what makes these sessions particularly valuable, so we hope you will join us.
Third-party Donations with a Focus on UK Giving: October.
Step into the Matrix – Using Supervised AI to Build your Pipeline: November.
Preparing for Calendar Year-end: November
The Paul & Jon Hour: December
Demystifying Data Governance: January.
Restricted Gifts and Guidelines for Using Pending Funds: February.
Prospect Identification, Qualification, and Strategy - We're in this Together: March.
Find a New Newsletter
Related to this, the Advancement IDEAS group has proposed a new section for Altogether Newsletter where ALT Members and their team can share helpful and interesting campus newsletters. This week's suggestion is from Carla Ferreira Rodrigues:
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Please send your suggestions to your ALT Member.
Learning Opportunities on Campus
Each week this new section will highlight educational opportunities on campus and other events that may be of interest to advancement staff. Please send any suggestions to your ALT member.
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019:
1–2 pm: Why We Need a Theory of Territory
The Ban Righ Centre hosts a talk on the importance of people's relationship to land and to territory for a number of disciplines – constitutional law, indigenous rights, international relations, political science, analyses of gentrification, and more.
2–3:30 pm: Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative at Queen's University
Please join us at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts as Queen's University hosts the Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative, featuring Martin Chalfie, 2008 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019:
4 pm: Microagression and forward-looking moral responsibility
The Queen's University Department of Philosophy Colloquium Series presents Regini Rini of York University discussing how to address microagressions and change the behaviour behind them.
5–6:30 pm: MacClement Lecture: Tanya Talaga
The Faculty of Education is hosting a lecture by award-winning journalist and author of Seven Fallen Feathers, Tanya Talaga. In this compelling and thought-provoking lecture, Tanya Talaga will highlight the research she's done, emphasising its application to education and youth.
For more information and a listing of other great events, please visit the Queen's Events Calendar for more details.
Volunteer for Homecoming
The leaves are turning, the students are back, and people are wearing sweaters again… all this can only mean one thing! That's right – Homecoming. In less than a month, Homecoming 2019 will be joyfully painting the town tricolour – and we need your help to make it a success!
Talk with your supervisor about the roles and shifts that you'd like to take - hourly-paid staff will be compensated with lieu time according to your collective agreement. Use the Homecoming Staff Support Sign-Up Sheet to read through the linked role descriptions, and sign up for the shifts you want by adding your name and email address in the applicable row.
Please note: we are especially keen to find staff support for the Football Game Zone Captains. This is a fast-paced role where you will lead a small team of students to accomplish specific functions/goals at the game and during the Tricolour Guard parade during half-time.
No matter which roles you may choose, you'll receive the training and information you need beforehand to feel comfortable and confident. Many thanks for sharing your time, energy, and Queen's spirit to support this incredible moment in the Queen's year. Through these roles, you will significantly impact the Homecoming experience for alumni, guests, and students. The positive ripple-effects from this weekend of connection with Queen's will be felt for a long time to come.
Please send Kathryn Vilela a note if you have any questions!
Custodial Services Update
Physical Plant Services is in the process of reviewing, overhauling, and investing in their custodial services. Currently, 120 cleaning staff service 4.9 million square feet of space. Over the next 18 months, custodial services will be introducing standards that are clear on expectations and backed by a service level agreement.
We can expect to see the following changes; autonomous cleaning equipment, hospital grade cleaning of all washrooms, improved indoor air quality from entrance matting program, improved surface and floor cleanliness, and improved communication between service requesters and custodial managers. In the future, service delivery will be provided by industry trained and tooled specialist teams per area type; thus reducing opportunities for cross-contamination, cleanliness outcomes that fall below published expectations, and stretched resources unable to deliver services as required.
This is a major initiative by Physical Plant Services and will drastically improve the health and well-being of staff, faculty, students, and visitors on campus.
Reminder for any current concerns, please contact FIXIT operations center by phone at ext. 77301 or by e-mail.
The Old Medical Building was the first permanent building on campus or elsewhere that was constructed by Queen's. It has undergone more alterations than any other building on campus, the result of expansions, contractions, renovations, and a fire in 1924 that destroyed the top floor (which has since been rebuilt). Despite this, much of the original building, including its ornate doorway – the builders' only real concession to decoration – stills stands. In 1872, Professor John Watson commented that "nothing short of inverted architectural genius could devise anything so irredeemably ugly." Stand tall Old Meds – we've got your back.


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Hymns & Songs
Introduction to the Hymns' Page
Fr. Stephen Somerville
It is a new beginning to find Catholic hymns on the website of Tradition in Action. It is a very old thing for Catholics to gather and sing, be it at liturgy or round a friendly piano. I am Fr. Stephen Somerville, and I am planning to offer you some of my new hymns, new either in words or in music, or both.
In 1956, newly ordained a priest, I had never imagined that one day I might write or compose new hymns. The abundant Catholic repertory of Latin and English hymns and motets was so rich that one would need a lifetime to master and enjoy them all. I had been starting to do just that, from the age of seven, having become a cathedral chorister, then gradually a soprano soloist, pianist, church organist in two parishes and then in two seminaries, director of six or more successive choirs, composer of organ and choral music, editor of several hymnals, and all this in addition to the various non-music appointments that come to a diocesan priest.
What stimulated creativity most was surely my appointment as Editor of the Canadian missalette, known as Living with Christ. This monthly missal featured a section of English hymns, and when choosing these by the month, I noticed: We have hymns for Passiontide, but nothing for Lent. We have plenty for Christmas, but no hymn for the Holy Family. For the Sacred Heart of Jesus, many choices, but nothing for the newer devotion to the United Hearts. A few hymns for popular saints, but nothing for the Apostles, those heroic pioneers of Holy Church.
These observations led me to the conceiving of new hymns, and sometimes also to the birth of their melodies. My Scottish colleague and superb hymnwriter Fr. James Quinn occasionally sent me a new text, and inspiration for a melody might come to me later. Along the way, I edited several complete hymnals. This was a challenge and a struggle amidst the revolutionary changes in the Church of Vatican II. I had remained a conservative Catholic and musician. I had been a perplexed member of ICEL, the liturgy translation group.
Finally, as now should be known to many, I rediscovered the truth that is Catholic Tradition, and came aboard its flagship, the magnificent Tridentine Mass. It has been the biggest and best change in my life since ordination as a priest. And – bless my soul! – the tradition-cultivating Catholic is set free from that less-than-prayerful clothing of sacro-pop church music.
There may be traditional popular hymns with an excess of the saccharine or the maudlin, or of that beguiling triplet time signature. But there are also guides and teachers for the endless wealth of reverent hymns and Latin motets ranging from simple to splendid. There are three centuries plus of pipe organ music ranging from simple reed organ repertory to the magnificent preludes and fugues of Paris, Vienna and Rome.
Let us grow old together. The Catholic best is yet to be!
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The Concerto for Clarinet was composed in two versions—one for Orchestra and the other for Wind Symphony.
Of the Concerto, Frank Ticheli writes:
"I had wanted to compose a concerto for clarinet, and was delighted when a commission offer came my way from clarinetist, Håkan Rosengren. His fiery virtuosity, combined with his poignantly beautiful sound, had a direct influence on my creative decisions throughout the work."
"The concerto's three movements are composed as tributes to three 20th-century American icons: George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Leonard Bernstein. Although the first movement is book-ended by playful allusions of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, and the finale contains just a whiff of the air surrounding Bernstein's West Side Story, there are no direct quotes anywhere, and my own personal style dominates all three movements. I composed my concerto as a tribute, not as an emulation.
"The first movement, Rhapsody for George, is built largely from chromatic, jazzy, relentless flurries of 16th-notes, volleyed back and forth between the soloist and ensemble. This high-speed game is intensified by a walking bass line, jazzy syncopations, and heavy backbeats that come and go at will.
"The second movement, Song for Aaron, evokes the gentle, open-aired quality sometimes heard in Copland's slow movements. If the listener notices a song-like quality here, it may be because it was in fact originally composed for voice (An American Dream, for soprano and orchestra, mvt. 6). Thus, this movement is an adaptation of my earlier work, but altered significantly to suit the unique lyrical traits of the clarinet.
"While composing the final movement, Riffs for Lenny, I imagined Bernstein perched on a pulpit (a podium?), passionately preaching about Music as a powerful and necessary force for humanity. In a sense, I pay tribute to his lifelong enthusiasm, unleashed through his conducting, composing, performing, teaching, and in countless other ways. Like the opening movement, Riffs for Lenny is somewhat jazzy, but now in a more, sultry, gospel-like manner. It swoons, sighs, seduces, and then suddenly takes off in double-time, dancing all the way."
The world premiere performance was given on April 17, 2010, with clarinetist Håkan Rosengren with the Lithuanian National Symphony in Vilnius, Juozas Domarkas conducting.
The U.S. premiere of Ticheli' Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, with clarinetist Håkan Rosengren, was presented on July 10, 2010 at Festival Hill in Round Top Texas with the Texas Festival Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta conducting.
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The Clarinet Concerto by Frank Ticheli is 21 minutes in length.
In its orchestral version, the instrumentation is: 3, 2, 2, 2 / 2, 2, 3, 1, 3 percussion, harp, piano and strings
The wind ensemble version uses string bass and piano, as well.
Frank Ticheli—biography
Frank Ticheli's music has been described as being "optimistic and thoughtful" (Los Angeles Times), "lean and muscular" (New York Times), "brilliantly effective" (Miami Herald) and "powerful, deeply felt crafted with impressive flair and an ear for striking instrumental colors" (South Florida Sun-Sentinel). Ticheli (b. 1958) joined the faculty of the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music in 1991, where he is Professor of Composition. From 1991 to 1998, Ticheli was Composer in Residence of the Pacific Symphony, and he still enjoys a close working relationship with that orchestra and their music director, Carl St. Clair.
Frank Ticheli's orchestral works have received considerable recognition in the U.S. and Europe. Orchestral performances have come from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Dallas Symphony, American Composers Orchestra, the radio orchestras of Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Saarbruecken, and Austria, and the orchestras of Austin, Bridgeport, Charlotte, Colorado, Haddonfield, Harrisburg, Hong Kong, Jacksonville, Lansing, Long Island, Louisville, Lubbock, Memphis, Nashville, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland, Richmond, San Antonio, San Jose, and others.
Ticheli is well known for his works for concert band, many of which have become standards in the repertoire. In addition to composing, he has appeared as guest conductor of his music at Carnegie Hall, at many American universities and music festivals, and in cities throughout the world, including Schladming, Austria, at the Mid-Europe Music Festival; London and Manchester, England, with the Meadows Wind Ensemble; Singapore, with the Singapore Armed Forces Central Band; and numerous cities in Japan, with the Bands of America National Honor Band.
Frank Ticheli is the winner of the 2006 NBA/William D. Revelli Memorial Band Composition Contest for his Symphony No. 2. Other awards for his music include the Charles Ives and the Goddard Lieberson Awards, both from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Walter Beeler Memorial Prize, and First Prize awards in the Texas Sesquicentennial Orchestral Composition Competition, Britten-on-the-Bay Choral Composition Contest, and Virginia CBDNA Symposium for New Band Music.
Frank Ticheli received his doctoral and master's degrees in composition from The University of Michigan. His works are published by Manhattan Beach, Southern, Hinshaw, and Encore Music, and are recorded on the labels of Albany, Chandos, Clarion, Klavier, Koch International, and Mark Records. www.frankticheli.com
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Rhapsody for George
Song for Aaron
Riffs for Lenny
Frank Ticheli, JoAnn Falletta and Håkan Rosengren
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Pittsburgh Pirates CF Bryan Reynolds requests trade
Updated: 4:16 PM EST Dec 3, 2022
JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer
FOUR SPORTS AT 4:00. ON THIS, THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSS IN PIRATES HISTORY, GAME SEVEN OF THE 1992 CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, THE CURRENT GENERAL MANAGER SAYS THE TEAM IS ON TRACK TOWARDS CONTENDING, ONLY ON FOUR, BUT DOES THAT MEAN THEY WILL SPEND MORE MONEY? >> EXPECT THE PAYROLL TO INCREASE OVER TIME. I CANNOT TELL YOU WHAT ITS GOING -- IT IS GOING TO BE NEXT YEAR OR AFTER THAT. IT IS ALSO JUST NOT WHAT WE FOCUS ON MOSTLY. WE KNOW IT IS UP TO US TO EXECUTE A STRATEGY AND A TEAM BUILDING PROCESS THAT BUILDS A WINNING TEAM
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade ahead of baseball's winter meetings.Reynolds hit .262 with 27 homers and 62 RBIs in 145 games last season, when Pittsburgh finished with a 62-100 record. In Reynolds' four years with the team, the Pirates are 211-335 for a .386 winning percentage.Reynolds, who turns 28 in January, likely would be an attractive trade option for a contender looking for an outfielder at the winter meetings next week in San Diego. But it doesn't sound as if Pittsburgh is inclined to let him go."While it is disappointing, this will have zero impact on our decision-making this offseason or in the future," the team said Saturday in a statement. "Our goal is to improve the Pirates for 2023 and beyond. With three years until he hits free agency, Bryan remains a key member of our team. We look forward to him having a great season for the Pirates."The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported on Reynolds' trade request.The switch-hitting Reynolds was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the second round of the 2016 amateur draft out of Vanderbilt University. He was traded to Pittsburgh in the January 2018 deal that sent Andrew McCutchen to the Giants.Reynolds broke into the majors in 2019, batting .314 with 16 homers and 68 RBIs in 134 games. He finished fourth in the balloting for NL Rookie of the Year.He made the NL All-Star team for the first time last year, hitting .302 with 24 homers and 90 RBIs. He also had a career-best .390 on-base percentage and eight triples, tied for the major league high.Pittsburgh has been rebuilding under general manager Ben Cherington. The team acquired Ji-Man Choi in a trade with Tampa Bay on Nov. 10 and signed fellow first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year, $6.75 million contract.Cherington said Tuesday at the news conference for Santana's contract that the team wants to be better in 2023."We think we've got a group of young players that has a chance to help us get better and continue to get better and we'll try to add to that group in the way that makes the most sense," he said.___AP Sports Writer Will Graves in Pittsburgh contributed to this report.___Follow Jay Cohen at https://twitter.com/jcohenap
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Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade ahead of baseball's winter meetings.
Reynolds hit .262 with 27 homers and 62 RBIs in 145 games last season, when Pittsburgh finished with a 62-100 record. In Reynolds' four years with the team, the Pirates are 211-335 for a .386 winning percentage.
Reynolds, who turns 28 in January, likely would be an attractive trade option for a contender looking for an outfielder at the winter meetings next week in San Diego. But it doesn't sound as if Pittsburgh is inclined to let him go.
"While it is disappointing, this will have zero impact on our decision-making this offseason or in the future," the team said Saturday in a statement. "Our goal is to improve the Pirates for 2023 and beyond. With three years until he hits free agency, Bryan remains a key member of our team. We look forward to him having a great season for the Pirates."
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported on Reynolds' trade request.
The switch-hitting Reynolds was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the second round of the 2016 amateur draft out of Vanderbilt University. He was traded to Pittsburgh in the January 2018 deal that sent Andrew McCutchen to the Giants.
Reynolds broke into the majors in 2019, batting .314 with 16 homers and 68 RBIs in 134 games. He finished fourth in the balloting for NL Rookie of the Year.
He made the NL All-Star team for the first time last year, hitting .302 with 24 homers and 90 RBIs. He also had a career-best .390 on-base percentage and eight triples, tied for the major league high.
Pittsburgh has been rebuilding under general manager Ben Cherington. The team acquired Ji-Man Choi in a trade with Tampa Bay on Nov. 10 and signed fellow first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year, $6.75 million contract.
Cherington said Tuesday at the news conference for Santana's contract that the team wants to be better in 2023.
"We think we've got a group of young players that has a chance to help us get better and continue to get better and we'll try to add to that group in the way that makes the most sense," he said.
AP Sports Writer Will Graves in Pittsburgh contributed to this report.
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Google Play Store Errors (and how to fix them)
by Sandra Henshaw - May 29, 2016, Last Updated on December 15, 2016, App Guides
The Google Play Store is packed full of awesome apps, many of which you'll want to download. However, the store isn't without its bugs. If you've ever had the frustrating experience of finding a great app, trying to download it, and then getting an error code and no download, you'll know what we're talking about. Fortunately, for most of the common error codes there are work arounds, which mean that you don't have to miss out on that app that you want so desperately. We're here to tell you how to fix the most popular error codes, so you can always have the apps that you want.
DF-BPA-09
This is by far the most common error code in the Play Store. You try to download an app, then a message pops up saying "Google Play Store Error DF-BPA-09 Error Processing Purchase." This is frustrating enough, but even worse, if you simply try downloading the app again, you'll get the exact same message popping up.
The fix for this is pretty easy though. Just head into the setting menu on your phone and go to the Apps or Applications Manager icon (depending on what kind of phone you have). Slide over to the heading that says "All," then scroll down the list of apps until you see "Google Services Framework," and hit it. You'll then get a page that contains a button that says "Clear Data," so hit that, then hit "OK." You should then be able to go back to the Play Store and download whatever you need.
In the rare case that the above solution doesn't work, then try going to the Play Store on your computer (or on a tablet), installing the app you want there, and then going back to your phone to install it, and all should be fine.
This is another frequent error code seen in the Play Store, and whilst there is a work around it's not quite as simple as the above solution. Head into your settings menu, then again into Apps or Apps Manager, then again slide over to All. Find "Google Play Store," hit it, then hit the "Clear Data" button. Now do the same thing again, but this time find "Google Services Framework," hit it and "Clear Data" again.
But you're not done yet… All you've done so far is given your phone a new Google Account, which means you won't have any of your Google Data available (like other apps), so you're going to need to go a step further. Go into the settings menu of your device, find "Accounts," and from there find your listed Google account and delete it (don't worry, it's going to come back). Switch off your phone, switch it back on again, go back to settings, then accounts, then add account, then Google account, and add your gmail account back to your phone. After all that work, you should now be good to go.
For Any Error Code
We can't possibly mention all the many, many error codes that Google Play pops up with, but there's a general fix that might fix most codes. This is no guarantee, but it's fast and worth trying before you do anything else. Head into your phone's settings menu, then Apps or Application Manager, slide over to All, and scroll down until you find "Google Play Store." Hit that, then hit the button that says "Clear Cache," and then the button that says "Clear Data." Once you've done that repeat the process, but this time instead of hitting "Google Play Store," hit "Download Manager," and again clear the cache and clear the data. This should resolve most simple error codes…
This code is a particularly annoying one since not only will it mean you can't download a new app, but also that you can't update any existing apps. This one is a pretty easy fix though. Go into your phone's settings menu, then go to "Accounts," then "Google," and hit the button that says "Remove Account." Back out, switch your phone off, then switch it on again. Go back to settings, and accounts, then hit "Add Account," and select "Google." Add your Google account back again.
Hold on a second, you're not quite done. Go into settings, then Apps, slide over to All, scroll down to "Google Services," hit it, hit the button that says "Clear Data," then hit the button that says "Force Stop" (ignore the warning that pops up, it's fine). Now you should be good to go.
This is a tricky one, and it means that the cache on your phone is full. Try heading into the settings menu, finding storage, hitting the button that says "Cache," then one that says something like "Clear Cache." This might work, but if it doesn't you're going to need to get a bit more technical. You'll need to restart your phone in recovery mode, so switch it off. If you've got a Samsung then press power, home and volume down simultaneously and the phone should start in recovery mode. For most other phones press power and volume down at the same time.
Once you're up in recovery mode, use the volume buttons to switch to the option that says "Wipe Cache Partition," then press the power button to confirm. You can now switch off and switch back on again (or in some cases there's another option for "restart in normal mode" or the like), and you should be fine.
Google Play Store and Error Codes
There really are hundreds of possible error codes that you can get when trying to download from the Google Play Store, luckily most of them don't occur very often. If we haven't mentioned your specific error code above, then try the general fix. If that doesn't work, a quick Google of the error code name and number (yes, the irony of Googling a Google error code is not lost on us), will usually bring up a solution.


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IFFI-53: Several filmmakers eye Manipur as new filmmaking destination
Manipur pavilion 'Manipur Unexplored' at IFFI-53 Goa lures filmmakers as it showcases the unique beauty of the state.
Updated 26 Nov 2022, 5:03 pm
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'Manipur Unexplored', the state pavilion of Manipur government at the 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is attracting hordes of filmmakers, actors, directors and producers to shoot films in the state.
Several filmmakers are visiting the Manipur pavilion for queries regarding the facilities that the picturesque state would provide to them, a release stated.
The Manipur pavilion, managed by the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) , invites budding filmmakers to explore the historical, archaeological, cultural and natural heritage of Manipur. It aims to attract filmmakers and develop the state as a film-making destination, the release added.
The pavilion showcases natural beauty of the state such as the Loktak Lake and the Keibul Lamjao National Park which is the only floating national park in the world.
The Manipur Unexplored also exhibits cultural wonders such as the Ima Market which is the only market in the world run entirely by women.
It is for the first time at IFFI that several state governments have installed their pavilion at the Film Bazaar in an effort to promote the film industry in states, the release further stated.
It stated that apart from Manipur, other states such as Bihar, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and Puducherry have installed their respective pavilion.
This year, the IFFI also celebrates the golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema. The first Manipuri feature film, Matamgi Manipur directed by Debkumar Bose was released on April 9, 1972.
The journey of five decades of Manipuri cinema has been astounding and courageous, considering the resource-crunch, absence of investment on required technology and the lack of outreach mechanism to effectively reach to the audiences, the release added.
Sunzu Bachaspatimayum, Secretary, MSFDS, highlighted that the Manipuri culture has rich tradition of story-telling. He cited the example of 'Khongjom Parva' which is the century old ballad singing tradition.
In 2020, the Manipur government developed the state filmmaking policy. The policy, among other things, aims to incorporate the interest of the local people and stakeholders in the filmmaking process.
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As stated in the July 10, 2019 announcement, "NEC to Revise Operating Segments," NEC has revised its operating segments from the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020.
NEC Corporation, a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, today announced it will provide a "Smart Hospitality Service" utilizing facial recognition technology for "Sequence", a newly developed hotel brand by Mitsui Fudosan and Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management.
NEC Corporation, a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, and Altiostar Networks, the global leader in providing 5G-ready, open virtualized RAN (vRAN) solutions, have announced a collaboration to accelerate the deployment of 4G/5G open vRAN solutions.
NEC Corporation, a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, today announced the development of millimeter-wave distributed antennas for the efficient use of 5G millimeter-wave spectrum (28GHz band) for the first time.
NEC Corporation has announced its participation in MWC Barcelona 2020 from February 24 to 27, where it will highlight new business opportunities and connectivity based on 5G in the IoT/AI era.
NEC Qualifies 20 Fiber Pair Subsea Telecom Cable Systems, with Further Advances Soon
NEC Corporation and its subsidiary OCC Corporation announced today that they have completed full qualification of subsea repeaters and optical cable containing up to 20 fiber pairs (40 fibers).
NEC Concludes an Advisory Agreement with Former NGA Director Robert Cardillo
NEC Corporation, a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, has announced that it has concluded an advisory agreement with former National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Director Robert Cardillo.
NEC Joins The Valuable 500
NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701), a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, today announced that it has officially joined The Valuable 500, an international initiative aimed at promoting disability inclusion in business, pledging to support its efforts and vision going forward.
NEC to Provide Aircraft Radar Systems for International Airports in Myanmar
NEC Corporation has announced the signing of a contract with the Department of Civil Aviation of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar for aircraft surveillance systems, including radar for air traffic control, for international airports in the leading cities of Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw, for a total of approximately 2.3 billion yen.
KMD Company Buys Foqus Finance
NEC Corporation has announced that Banqsoft, a Norway-based subsidiary of KMD, a Denmark-based subsidiary of NEC, has acquired part of the Danish software company E Foqus, specifically the activities and assets related to the Foqus Finance product.
Transgene and NEC Start Two Clinical Trials with TG4050, an AI-Powered Cancer Vaccine for Ovarian and Head & Neck Cancers
Transgene, a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, and NEC Corporation, a leader in IT and network technologies, today announced that the first patients have been enrolled in the first-in-human trials evaluating TG4050, a therapeutic vaccine based on the myvac technology and powered by NEC's cutting-edge AI capabilities.
NEC "Traffic Management Solutions" Certified by VMware
This certification was acquired through detailed evaluations that verified the operability of software combinations from both companies. Information that is certified through these evaluations is disclosed in the VMware Solution Exchange (VSX).
NEC: Demonstration of Secure Data Backup of Medical Records Using Secret Sharing on Secure Communications Network
This technology would be useful for medical support in disaster situations as well as sharing and cross-referencing medical records between various hospitals in ordinary situations.
NEC Provides "Waiting Time Forecast System" at Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport)
NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has announced the provision of a "Waiting Time Forecast System" that analyzes and visualizes the status of congestion in airport security inspections at Haneda Airport's (Tokyo International Airport) International Passenger Terminal.
KMD buys IT System for Disaster Assistance from Plass Data
KMD, a Denmark-based NEC Corporation subsidiary, has just acquired the DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) System International system area from Plass Data.
NEC and INTERPOL Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity
NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701), a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, today announced the conclusion of a global cybersecurity agreement with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
Sojitz, NTT Com, NEC, NEC Networks & System Integration to Upgrade Communications Infrastructure in Myanmar
The Communication Network Improvement Project, valued at about 7 billion yen (about 62 million USD), will be the first ODA loan project in Myanmar's communications field carried out under the auspices of the Japanese government.
NEC Showcases Industry-leading Digital Finance Solutions at Inaugural SFF X Switch 2019
NEC Corporation and NEC Asia Pacific today announced their participation at the inaugural SFF X Switch event at the Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Centre from 11 to 15 November 2019.
NEC Introduces 5G Vertical Business Platform at Futurecom 2019
NEC Corporation, a leader in communications and IT, today announced its participation in Futurecom 2019, Latin America's largest content and digital transformation event, at Sao Paulo Expo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, from October 28-31, 2019.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, NEC Announce Partnership with Washington Wizards
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has announced a partnership with NEC Corporation, marking the first international partnership for the Washington Wizards since the NBA allowed teams to sell global marketing rights to two international partners beginning with the 2019-20 season.
NEC Announces First International Partnership with Professional Basketball Player Rui Hachimura
NEC Corporation has announced their first international partnership with Washington Wizards first round pick, Rui Hachimura.
Ministry of Movement and NEC to Collaborate on Future of Urban Mobility
As part of this partnership, the companies jointly launched 'Ally', an app offering AI-based, personalized road planning functions coupled with an on-demand bus booking service.
Verizon and NEC Just Made Fiber Sensing a Whole Lot Easier
In a recent proof-of-concept field trial, Verizon and NEC Corporation were able to use network infrastructure with existing fiber optic cables already laid in the ground as distributed optical sensors to collect information on city traffic patterns, road conditions, road capacity, and vehicle classification information.
Successful Outcome for NEC Corporation in United States ITC Investigation Brought by Xtera, Inc.
NEC Corporation announced today that the company has received a favorable Final Determination in the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) matter brought by Xtera, Inc., Xtera Topco Ltd., and Neptune Subsea IP Ltd. (collectively Xtera).
NEC Face Recognition Technology Ranks First in NIST Accuracy Testing
NEC's technology ranked No. 1 in NIST testing for the fifth time, following its top placement in the face recognition testing for video in 2017.
NEC Provides Energy Storage Solution to SP Group's Award-Winning Hybrid Energy Storage Pilot
NEC Energy Solutions and NEC Asia Pacific jointly revealed today that NEC provided its 400kW, 400kWh GSS end-to-end Grid Storage Solution and AEROS proprietary energy storage controls software as part of SP Group's innovative hybrid system which recently received the Singapore Minister for National Development's R&D Merit Award at the 2019 Urban Sustainability R&D Congress.
NEC to Develop Energy Storage Systems with Cells from Ambri Inc.
NEC Energy Solutions (NEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, and Ambri has announced they have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) in which NEC will design and develop an energy storage system based on Ambri's Liquid Metal Battery technology.
Seven Bank, Ltd. and NEC Corporation hereby announce the development of a next-generation ATM, which has a facial recognition engine with the world's No.1 certification accuracy.
UNIDO and NEC to Work Together on ICT Solutions for Inclusuve and Sustainable Industrial Development
Aug 27, 2019 16:22 JST
During an official side event of the seventh Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD7), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and NEC Corporation (NEC) agreed on a global collaboration and partnership framework to develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions for inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID).


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Swordsman X Mobile – Wuxia battle royale announced for mobile platform in China
Released last year in China, Swordsman X is technically the first wuxia battle royale game ever launched for the PC system. Since late July, it has sold over 500,000 copies, which isn't bad for a country where Free-to-Play games are the norm. Recently, developer Dream Game Studio announced the mobile version, Swordsman X Mobile, and will enter testing soon. While not sharing the same server as the PC version, Swordsman X Mobile retains much of the Chinese wuxia aesthetics and features, including the 100-player battlefield.
Dream Game Studio is a Chinese indie studio which started with less than 5 people in 2017, and has since grown to 30-strong today. Buy-to-Play games is still considered a risk in China where players are used to Free-to-Play games with options to buy power, but the market has grown significantly since 2017. The plan is to still sell Swordsman X Mobile for a one-off price, but that has yet to be confirmed. The English PC version of the game has actually been on Steam since July 2018 in Early Access! Stay tuned for more updates.
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Arrests made after Fourth of July flag-burning outside the White House
By Marina Pitofsky - 07/04/19 06:59 PM EDT
Two protesters were arrested and a pair of U.S. Secret Service officers received minor injuries in front of the White House on the Fourth of July after an American flag was set on fire ahead of President Trump Donald TrumpIran convicts American businessman on spying charge: report DC, state capitals see few issues, heavy security amid protest worries Pardon-seekers have paid Trump allies tens of thousands to lobby president: NYT MORE's "Salute to America" celebration, the agency says.
The two were allegedly arrested for "burning an American flag outside the limits of a permit that had been issued by the National Park Service."
The Secret Service told The Hill that one person was arrested for felony assault on a police officer and for malicious burning, and the other was arrested for obstructing a police investigation and resisting arrest. One person was transported to a hospital for minor injuries, and two Secret Service officers were also transported to a local hospital for treatment.
USA Today reported that a group calling themselves the Revolutionary Communist Party burned the flag and posted video showing protesters pushing and shoving each other after the flames died down.
Washington Examiner reporter Steven Nelson shared footage of the burning on Twitter and reported that a veteran grabbed the flag while it was still on fire.
Footage of White House flag burning ahead of Trump's #SaluteToAmerica
A man who identified himself as a veteran grabbed the burned flag #FourthofJuly pic.twitter.com/nJdWlMpdKp
— Steven Nelson (@stevennelson10) July 4, 2019
A group of protesters linked arms after the flag burning and chanted "America was never great" in the video, a reference to Trump's 2016 presidential slogan "Make America Great Again."
The National Mall was crowded with both supporters of the president and his critics Thursday. Many were seen wearing their own "Make America Great Again" gear, but groups also brought signs criticizing the president with slogans like "Impeach Trump" and "She's not my type," a reference to Trump's denial of sexual assault allegations last week.
—Updated at 7:26 p.m.
Tags Donald Trump White House flag burning Salute to America July 4 July 4th Fourth of July Independence Day


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2,000 homeless after India quake
Indian soldiers remove debris from a damaged building after an earthquake in Imphal, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit India's remote northeast region before dawn on Monday. (AP
Authorities are offering financial help to rebuild damaged homes of nearly 2,000 people after a strong earthquake that struck India's remote northeast along the border with Myanmar early Monday.
L. M. Khaute, the Manipur state police chief, says at least eight people were killed and more than 100 injured by falling debris when the 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the state.
Residents said Tuesday they have moved temporarily to the homes of their relatives and friends while state government officials assessed damage to their homes in Imphal, the state capital, the Tamenglong district that was the quake epicenter, and two other districts.
Khaute said rescuers have not found anyone trapped in debris.
The tremor left large cracks in walls, damaged a bridge on the outskirts of the capital and caused a newly constructed six-story building to collapse. The damage was limited as the region is dotted with small houses with few tall buildings.
Imphal residents said furniture was knocked over and books fell off shelves as the ground swayed for almost a minute.


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Preview: New York vs Philadelphia, Monday, April 15, 2019
Phils' Nola seeking progress vs. Mets, Syndergaard
The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to their struggling ace Aaron Nola when they open a three-game series Monday night against the visiting New York Mets.
Nola, who finished third last season in Cy Young voting in the National League, will enter with a 1-0 record and 6.46 ERA.
The Mets will counter with Noah Syndergaard, who's 1-1 with a 4.74 ERA.
The Phillies improved to 9-5 after winning two of three on the road against the Miami Marlins. On Sunday, it took 14 innings for Philadelphia to outlast Miami, 3-1, as Jean Segura drilled a two-run home run to left field in the top of the 14th.
Philadelphia's offense had been scuffling, but it did just enough to pull out win No. 9 on Sunday.
"I think hitting is one of those things that can be a little bit hit and miss," Phillies manager Gabe Kapler told reporters in Miami. "Sometimes, you have to give credit to the opposition for pitching well. I think that we have the ability to score lots of runs in consecutive games. And I think that's going to happen for us."
The bullpen, which has struggled mightily at times, stepped up as a whole in the 14-inning marathon. Victor Arano was especially impressive, striking out all six batters he faced in the 12th and 13th. Arano was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
"In Triple-A, that was my main focus, I wanted to work on my slider a lot," Arano told reporters. "I wanted to get it back to where it was last year. It was just a small adjustment I had to make. I wasn't grabbing it hard enough."
The Mets (9-6) arrived in Atlanta and won the first two games of a four-game series. Then the Mets fell 11-7 on Saturday and 7-3 on Sunday night.
New York's offense didn't come through on Sunday. Aside from a solo home run by J.D. Davis, the Mets managed little else on their way to a road loss.
The bullpen continued to have control issues, and its collective ERA ballooned to 6.50.
Syndergaard will look to get the Mets back on track against the Phillies.
Through three starts, he has struck out 20 while walking only two. In his last start, a 9-6 win over Minnesota, Syndergaard threw seven innings and gave up seven hits and four runs.
In 10 career starts vs. Philadelphia, Syndergaard is 5-3 with a 3.23 ERA, but he struggled against the Phillies last season, going 1-2 with a 5.75 ERA in four starts. He also walked 12 batters in those games, compared to just 22 strikeouts.
Nola is 6-1 in his career against the Mets, posting a 3.35 ERA across nine starts. That includes a sparkling 4-0 record with a 2.15 ERA in six starts last season, as Nola struck out 46 in 37 2/3 innings.
Mets manager Mickey Callaway told reporters that third baseman Todd Frazier could join the team during the series against the Phillies. Frazier, who has a strained left oblique, is scheduled to play a minor league game Monday at Class-A St. Lucie.


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Electronic records (12)
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Scientific illustrations (5)
Nitrate materials (3)
Art objects (2)
Paleontology (36)
Professional associations (26)
Vertebrate paleontology (23)
Paleontologists (22)
Vertebrates, Fossil (11)
Paleobiology (8)
Vertebrate Paleontology (8)
Vertebrates (5)
Geologists (4)
Marine mammals, Fossil (4)
Ornithology (4)
Whales, Fossil (4)
Herpetology (3)
Mammalogists (3)
Marine mammalogy (3)
Marine mammals (3)
Natural history museum directors (3)
Paleontological excavations (3)
Zoologists (3)
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (21)
Olson, Storrs L. (2)
Smithsonian Institution. Office of International Relations (2)
United States National Museum (2)
American Association of Physical Anthropologists (1)
Angel, J. Lawrence (John Lawrence) (1)
Collins, Henry B. (Henry Bascom) (1)
Fosberg, F. Raymond (Francis Raymond) (1)
Gazin, C. Lewis (Charles Lewis) (1)
Gibbs, Robert H., Jr. (1)
Gidley, James Williams (1)
Hatcher, J. B. (John Bell) (1)
Hay, Oliver Perry (1)
Hrdlička, Aleš (1)
Kellogg, Remington (1)
Lakes, Arthur (1)
Lance, John (1)
McKern, T. W. (1)
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National Geographic Society (U.S.) (1)
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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Vertebrate Zoology (1)
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival (1)
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Atacama (Chile) (3)
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Callabonna, Lake (S.A.) (1)
Chaco Canyon (N.M.) (1)
Dallas (Tex.) (1)
Frederick (Okla.) (1)
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (Saint Louis, Mo.) (1)
Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) (1)
Shanidar Cave (Iraq) (1)
Vero Beach (Fla.) (1)
Query: Paleontology, Vertebrate
Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections
This accession consists of materials concerning Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) annual meetings, educational programs, publications, finances, elections, and committees. SPNHC affiliated people documented in the collection include Suzanne MacLaren, Judith Price, Lisa Palmer, Linda Hollenberg, Carolyn L. Rose, and Paisley S. Cato. Particularly well documented …
in Accession 19-198 for Paleontology, Vertebrate
Thomas Dale Stewart Papers
Stewart, T. D. (Thomas Dale), 1901-1997
1875-1991, bulk 1931-1991
Thomas Dale Stewart was a physical and forensic anthropologist and worked at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History from 1931 until his death in 1997. He worked under Ales Hrdlicka until 1943, became the head curator in 1960, director of the museum in 1962, and retired in 1971. Stewart's research interests included physical and forensic anthropology and archaeology, mostly in North and South America. He also worked with the F.B.I. frequently to aid in homicide investigations, and worked extensively with the U.S. Army to identify skeletal remains from the Korean War in Operation Glory. The Thomas Dale Stewart Papers primarily deal with his life and career at the Smithsonian, particularly his research projects and publications between 1931 and 1991. Materials consist mainly of correspondence, photographic material, dossiers based on writings and research projects, and administrative files.
in NAA.1988-33 for Paleontology, Vertebrate
Smithsonian Institution. Contracts Office
59.43 cu. ft. (59 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box)
The records contain proposals and drafts of contracts and grants, correspondence concerning their acceptance and implementation, budget information, reports about grant-sponsored activities, and information concerning the administration of the Office and the authority of the Contracting Officer. Entries include the following information if available: fund number ("N/A" if not …
in Record Unit 470 for Paleontology, Vertebrate
Waldo L. Schmitt Papers
79.56 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (121 document boxes) (2 half document boxes) (4 12x17 boxes) (60 3x5 boxes) (3 5x8 boxes) (2 film boxes) (oversize material)
Record Unit 7231
The papers of Waldo LaSalle Schmitt provide comprehensive documentation of his professional career, 1907-1977. They also illustrate, to a lesser degree, his personal life. Particularly well represented in the papers is material concerning Schmitt's carcinological research, his curatorial and administrative careers at the United States National Museum (USNM), his career as …
in Record Unit 7231 for Paleontology, Vertebrate
Archaeology reports and related material collection
circa 1970 - circa 1990
NAA.1976-028
With the passage of federal environmental and cultural heritage legislation during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, archaeological investigations were required before federal land could be disturbed for construction projects. Reports of these investigations, often conducted by archaeological contactors, were generally published in processed rather than printed form. The multiliths, electrostats, dittographs, and so …
in NAA.1976-028 for Paleontology, Vertebrate
circa 1945-1987 and related records, 1920-1930
103.51 cu. ft. (100 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box) (7 tube boxes) (oversize materials)
These records document the tenures of Frank A. Taylor, John C. Ewers, and Robert P. Multhauf as Directors of the Museum of History and Technology (NMHT); of Daniel J. Boorstin, Brooke Hindle, and Roger G. Kennedy as Directors of the National Museum of History and Technology; and of Roger G …
in CFCH.SFF.1996 for Paleontology, Vertebrate
Department of Anthropology records
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology
Smithsonian Institution. Department of Anthropology
Smithsonian Institution. United States National Museum. Department of Anthropology
1840s-circa 2015
330.25 Linear feet (519 boxes)
NAA.XXXX.0311
The Department of Anthropology records contain administrative and research materials produced by the department and its members from the time of the Smithsonian Institution's foundation until today.
in NAA.XXXX.0311 for Paleontology, Vertebrate
268.55 cu. ft. (79 record storage boxes) (372 document boxes) (2 12x17 boxes) (3 3x5 boxes) (3 5x8 boxes) (2 tall document boxes)
The bulk of this collection was processed by Jane Livermore, a devoted and tireless volunteer in the Smithsonian Institution Archives between 1995 and 2004. Livermore is a former Science Service employee. She worked in the organization's library, oversaw the educational project "THINGS of Science," and served as Assistant to the Director. The …
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