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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Time of Science” at the “Knowledge Day” of the Rosatom Corporation

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    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The regional part of the career guidance event “Knowledge Day” of the Fuel Division of the Rosatom State Corporation was held at the Advanced Engineering School of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University “Digital Engineering” (AES SPbPU).

    The main goal of the event is to develop and strengthen the human resources potential of the nuclear industry, provide regional enterprises with the necessary personnel and timely career guidance work with young people to prepare a new generation of nuclear workers as part of the implementation of the Rosatom-2030 strategy. More than 700 representatives of enterprises of the Fuel Division of the Rosatom State Corporation, educational organizations, students and schoolchildren from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Kaliningrad, Elektrostal, Glazov, Seversk, Zelenogorsk, Vladimir, Novouralsk, Angarsk and other cities took part in the large-scale Knowledge Day in person and remotely.

    The Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” and Centrotech-Engineering LLC acted as co-organizers of the regional stage of the event in St. Petersburg. Let us recall that Rosatom, consisting of seven divisions, including the Fuel Division, actively supported the program of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” with letters of guarantee for co-financing for the development of joint scientific and technological project activities and the development of common educational programs, as well as the expansion of educational infrastructure.

    Thus, in the SPbPU PISh “Digital Engineering” training of master’s students is conducted according to the educational program “System digital engineering in nuclear engineering” (direction “Applied Mechanics”), developed jointly with OOO “Tsentrotekh-Engineering” (part of the management circuit of the Fuel Company of JSC “TVEL” of “Rosatom”). Also for the organization of effective training of “engineers of the future” in the interests of the nuclear industry PISh SPbPU and the Fuel Division of “Rosatom” opened joint Scientific and Technological Educational Space “TVEL – SPbPU” in 2023.

    The program of the “Day of Knowledge” included a presentation by the management of the Fuel Division of Rosatom, representatives of schools, colleges and universities to exchange experiences and combine best practices in attracting young people to choose engineering professions in the nuclear industry and developing the potential of young engineering personnel, as well as an exciting game “Time of Science” for students and schoolchildren.

    Natalia Sobakinskaya, Vice President for Human Resources Management at TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom State Corporation, greeted the participants of the Knowledge Day and spoke about their professional path in the nuclear industry. She noted a wide range of Rosatom events and initiatives aimed at developing a personnel reserve, including expanding the network of specialized schools and colleges, creating thematic communities for young people and their parents, where they can learn more about growth opportunities in the corporation in four vectors: Science, Technology, Production, Projects.

    One of our tasks is to create new science-intensive technologies that no one in the world will be able to repeat. This is exactly what Rosatom’s competitive advantage is based on. Therefore, everyone who works in our science is the creator of the future, namely new materials, designs, products that the world has never seen before. Technologists at our enterprises are actively involved in digitalization. This role combines the knowledge of an engineer, technologist and programmer. Thus, several areas of development are opening up for young specialists at once, – concluded Natalia Sobakinskaya.

    On behalf of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, Deputy Director of the Department of State Policy in the Sphere of Secondary Vocational Education and Training Marina Safronova spoke, highlighting the training of qualified personnel in the SPO system in the context of technological leadership and national sovereignty.

    It is necessary to think about choosing a future profession already at school. Within the framework of the federal project “Professionality”, which has been successfully implemented for three years, we tried to form a student’s career map so that each young person has a clear understanding of the goals he wants to achieve, as well as the necessary steps and knowledge on the way to them. Consistency in choosing a career path is the value that is in the focus of the development of the entire system of secondary vocational education, – explained Marina Innokentyevna.

    Deputy General Director for Digital Engineering of Centrotech-Engineering LLC Viktor Duranichev shared his experience of cooperation with PISh SPbPU.

    We are working on solving urgent frontier tasks of the nuclear industry, which require multidisciplinary knowledge from us. In this regard, the established partnership with the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” helps us a lot. Even during their studies, master’s students of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU have the opportunity to join those science-intensive projects that we conduct jointly with the Advanced Engineering School of the Polytechnic University, and continue working on them after graduation, but already in the team of OOO “Centrotech-Engineering”. We already have examples when a graduate of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU heads his own project in our company, which, without exaggeration, is aimed at the technological leadership of the country at the present time. I thank the team of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” and invite all the guys to join our innovative projects in due time, – said Viktor Duranichev.

    Deputy Head of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” Oleg Rozhdestvensky spoke about admission to the school’s master’s program, cooperation with industrial partners and invited everyone to attend career days at the Polytechnic University.

    When admitting to the Master’s program, we start from the fact that we are looking not just for students, but for potential colleagues — highly qualified engineers who will ensure the development of industries, take part in the digital transformation of production and conduct breakthrough research in the next five years. During the admission campaign to the Master’s program, we focus on assessing the portfolio, which reflects not only the student’s formalized knowledge, but also applied research, during which he gained real experience in project activities, calculations and modeling. After admission to the SPbPU PISh, we actively develop these skills and competencies of the student together with industrial partners as part of common project activities. Most often, our graduates continue this truly complex and important research, but already full-time in the partner’s company, — Oleg Igorevich summed up.

    The participants of the educational game “Time of Science” from Polytechnic University were 3rd-5th year students of the Physics and Mechanics Institute, the Institute of Power Engineering of SPbPU and the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” in four mixed teams. The game process was divided into three rounds with ten tasks in each. The guys demonstrated their knowledge and erudition, logic and attentiveness, answered questions on physics, chemistry, mathematics, geometry. Read more about this here.

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    https://vvv.spbstu.ru/media/nevs/partnership/time-of-science-at-the-day-of-knowledge-of-rosatom-corporation/

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Polytechnic History Museum has won a prestigious national award

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    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The final stage of the VI national award “Corporate Museum” was held in Nizhny Novgorod. It was attended by more than 250 delegates from all over Russia and neighboring countries. The participants of the competition competed in the following nominations: “New Exposition”, “Exhibition of the Year”, “Museum for All”, “Corporate Social Responsibility”, “Development of Territories”, “Best Educational Projects of a Corporate Museum”, “Discovery of the Year”, “Best Industrial Route of a Museum”, “Best Museum Event”.

    The Polytechnic History Museum was nominated as the “Best Educational Project”. This is a joint project of museum laboratories, implemented with the support of the St. Petersburg Initiatives Fund. As a result, the Polytechnicians received a third-degree diploma.

    The laboratories, designed for students of both the humanities and technical specialties, made it possible to create popular content on the topic of the national history of science and technology using modern digital tools. This project united art, science, education and cultural heritage. It received well-deserved attention both among colleagues and in the expert community.

    It was nice to be at such a large-scale event, where museums of large enterprises not only from Russia but also from other countries present their projects. This is an invaluable experience that allows us to exchange knowledge, share our developments and learn more about the achievements of our colleagues, – shared her impressions the deputy director of the SPbPU History Museum Tatyana Novitskaya.

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    https://vvv.spbstu.ru/media/nevs/achivments/museum-of-history-politekna-became-a-diploma-recipient-of-the-prestigious-national-award/

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) – 9 October 2024

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://www.youtube.com/live/Iomhval_0IA

    Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

    In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

    The Leader of the Opposition, Rishi Sunak MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

    Want to find out more about what’s happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukhouseofcommons

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: CMA cautions will writing and legal service providers as new guidance launched

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    CMA issues letters to businesses alongside new guidance following an investigation into unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services.

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    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking action to protect the growing number of UK consumers who are opting for alternatives to high street solicitors when making a will or getting divorced. Businesses which provide these unregulated legal services are a growing part of the legal sector and it is crucial they understand and comply with their consumer protection obligations. People buying these services need to be sure they are getting a fair deal. 

    The CMA has written to seven providers of unregulated legal services cautioning them against using particularly concerning practices such as aggressive upselling, the refusal of refunds and failing to respond to complaints. 

    Those who receive a letter should acknowledge it and act on any recommendations to review and revise their contract terms and practices. With the CMA set to receive stronger enforcement powers from next spring, if concerns are not addressed, the businesses could face a formal investigation. 

    As these types of services are not purchased very often, the CMA is concerned that consumers may not have a clear idea of what they may be expected to pay or the different options available to them. So, to help boost compliance levels across unregulated legal services, the CMA is also issuing new tailored guidance for businesses in the sector. This follows a consultation which received widespread support from consumer bodies, trade associations and the firms offering these services.  

    To complement the guidance for businesses, the CMA has published consumer guides for people making a will or going through a divorce. The significant consumer risks associated with pre-paid probate services are also highlighted. 

    Hayley Fletcher, CMA’s Interim Senior Director for Consumer Protection, said:

    Alternatives to conventional high street law firms can offer convenient services for people – and when day-to-day budgets are already under pressure, they can be a more cost-effective option.  

    Those offering these types of legal services often meet their customers at some of the most challenging times in life, so it’s particularly important that a difficult time is not made harder by misleading or unfair practices.   

    Our new guides will help empower consumers to ask businesses the right questions before they buy and give businesses an opportunity to get their house in order. 

    To ensure they comply with the law, we expect businesses in the sector to read the new guidance and make the necessary changes to their terms and practices. Those who don’t could face enforcement action.

    The new guidance explains how businesses can ensure they: 

    • draft fair terms and conditions and provide consumers with the information they need to make informed decisions 

    • provide services with reasonable care and skill 

    • use sales practices that are not misleading or aggressive 

    To raise business awareness of the CMA’s new guidance, an open letter has been sent to providers and published online. The CMA will continue to monitor the sector and expects to conduct a formal compliance review in due course. 

    Guides for consumers 

    The CMA’s new guides for consumers outline the options available when choosing a will writer or a divorce service provider, including the key things people need to keep in mind when buying these services and the potential sources of help if things go wrong after purchase.  

    Consumers are cautioned to think carefully before buying pre-paid probate plans as they come with significant consumer protection risks, including that the company could cease trading before the consumer’s death. A consumer warning on pre-paid probate services is already available via the Financial Conduct Authority and sets out the key issues for consumers to be aware of in relation to these services. 

    More information can be found on the unregulated legal services case page.  

    Notes to editors:  

    1. The CMA’s work in this area relates to consumer protection law, which applies across the UK. The separate laws relating specifically to wills, probate and divorce and the provision of legal advice in those areas differ across the nations of the UK: 

      • In England and Wales, only certain legal services (‘reserved legal activities’) are restricted to regulated legal services professionals (such as solicitors or chartered legal executives). Reserved legal activity is a defined term in the Legal Services Act 2007. 

      • In Scotland, certain legal services are restricted to professionals authorised to conduct those services based on the qualification they hold (such as solicitors, advocates and certain other professionals including commercial attorneys, notaries public and conveyancing practitioners). They are subject to statutory regulation: see Section 32 of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980. Note that the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill is currently before the Scottish Parliament, which if enacted will affect the regulation of legal professionals in Scotland. 

      • Similarly, in Northern Ireland, certain legal services are restricted to qualified persons such as solicitors: see Article 23 of the Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.  

    2. The focus of the new guidance is unregulated providers, where the additional requirements of professional regulation do not apply. However, regulated providers must also meet their legal obligations including compliance with consumer law.  

    3. The CMA has a range of enforcement powers under consumer protection law, and these are shared with other bodies, such as local Trading Standards Services.  

    4. This consumer enforcement investigation was initiated by the CMA in July 2023 to protect consumers following complaints about unregulated providers offering will writing, online divorce, and pre-paid probate services. Since then, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024 has received royal assent. When relevant provisions come into force, the CMA itself will be empowered to determine whether consumer law has been breached and will have the ability to impose fines and order firms to pay compensation to affected consumers.  

    5. The providers of unregulated legal services that have received one of the seven advisory letters from the CMA will not be named. 

    6. For media enquiries, contact the CMA press office on 020 3738 6460 or press@cma.gov.uk  

    7. All enquiries from the public should be directed to the CMA’s General Enquiries team on general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk or by phone on 020 3738 6000.

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    Published 9 October 2024

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Open letter to unregulated legal services providers

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government Non-Ministerial Departments

    The CMA has published an open letter to unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services outlining their consumer law obligations.

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    This letter reminds unregulated businesses offering will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services of their existing obligations under UK consumer law, and points readers to compliance guidance published by the CMA.  

    Businesses who provide these services should read this letter together with the final guidance.

    Read more on our  unregulated legal services case page.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Netball’s triumphant return to Liverpool set for 2025!

    Source: City of Liverpool

    Netball will make a triumphant return to Liverpool in May next year when M&S Bank Arena team up with Manchester Thunder to host a highly anticipated Netball Super League (NSL) match, reaffirming the city’s status as a destination for top-tier sporting events.

    The event will see some of the UK’s finest netball talent compete against each other in front of passionate netball fans. Fixtures, announced today, reveal Manchester Thunder will meet Birmingham Panthers in Liverpool.  The return to the city is particularly exciting for local supporters, as it was the host city for the unforgettable 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup, where fans packed the stands to create an electric atmosphere.

    M&S Bank Arena, one of the UK’s leading sports and entertainment venues, is thrilled to welcome Manchester Thunder for what promises to be an exhilarating match. The venue’s state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to creating memorable fan experiences ensure it will be a spectacular showcase for netball fans across the Liverpool city region.

    Ben Williams, Commercial & Business Development Manager for M&S Bank Arena said, “We are delighted to be welcoming netball back to the city. Liverpool has a rich sporting history, and local fans always create a special atmosphere. We are proud to host this prestigious event and can’t wait to see the arena buzzing with excitement as the players take to the court.”

    Karen Greig, Head Coach and Franchise Director for Manchester Thunder said, “We are delighted to be bringing a game to Liverpool and the M&S Bank Arena. We recognise as a North West based franchise that we have a responsibility to develop both local and elite netball across our region. It’s important for us to engage with netballers in the whole of the North West to get more people watching netball and coming to Liverpool is an exciting move for us. We will be working closely with Liverpool and its surrounding areas to engage not only young aspiring netballers but reaching out to netballers across the city. We are excited to see this new partnership drive forward and help develop partnerships and netball.”

    Manchester Thunder, four-time Netball Super League champions, are playing in Liverpool for the first time in their history. The sport’s return to Liverpool in 2025 comes at a time when netball continues to grow in popularity across the UK, inspiring a new generation of players and fans alike. With a strong history of hosting international sporting events, Liverpool is ready to bring netball to new heights and once again show why it’s the premiere destination for top-tier sporting events.

    Event Details:

    • Location: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
    • Date: 18 May 2025
    • Tickets: On sale from 12th October 2024

    For more information, please visit mandsbankarena.com or follow us on social media for the latest updates.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: An exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor Maya Ivanovna Cheremisina has opened at NSU

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The hall in front of auditorium 2322 of the NSU Academic Building No. 1 (Pirogov, 1) was filled to capacity with students, teachers, guests and participants conference “Languages of the peoples of Siberia and adjacent regions”, which began work today. They all came to the opening of the exhibition about the life and work of the outstanding linguist, doctor of philological sciences, professor Maya Ivanovna Cheremisina.

    Maya Ivanovna’s career spans several decades and many aspects of scientific activity. From 1950 to 1951, she began her teaching career at Tomsk State Pedagogical University, and then continued it at Tula Pedagogical Institute until 1965. Since 1965, she became a professor in the Department of General Linguistics at Novosibirsk State University, where she made a significant contribution to the development of linguistic science. One of her achievements was the founding of the Department of Languages and Folklore of the Peoples of Siberia, which contributed to the study and preservation of the unique linguistic traditions of the region.

    — Maya Ivanovna has done a lot for NSU, for the Humanities Institute, for training personnel, for the indigenous peoples of Siberia. Today I congratulate you all on the opening of the conference and the opening of such a wonderful exhibition, I wish you successful work and productive exchange of knowledge. It seems to me that such an open format of the exhibition will be very useful and interesting for our students, for teachers. This is a great era in the life of the Humanities Institute and our university, — the rector of NSU, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Petrovich Fedoruk opened the exhibition.

    Maya Ivanovna was actively involved in training personnel, and many dissertations were defended under her supervision, including about half of the PhD theses of native speakers of Siberian languages. Her scientific research covers such areas as vocabulary, syntax, and typology of languages. She developed a theory of syntax for various language systems, which became an important contribution to linguistics.

    For her achievements, Maya Ivanovna has been awarded numerous prizes, including honorary diplomas from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, as well as medals for her contribution to friendship between the USSR and China. Her work has been recognized with the titles of “Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation” and other republics, which underlines her importance in the scientific community. Maya Ivanovna has left a bright mark in the field of linguistics and continues to inspire new researchers to study languages and cultures.

    — This is our second exhibition. We held the first one 5 years ago at the same time in the Exhibition Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It was called “The Karpov Sisters: Maya Cheremisina and Tatyana Zaslavskaya” because two conferences dedicated to the memory of each of them were held at the same time. This time the occasion is even more significant — a centenary! We started preparing for the exhibition in the spring, and in the last two months we have been working on the final touches. The institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have provided us with great support, for which we are very grateful, — said one of the organizers of the exhibition, leading translator at the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the eldest granddaughter of the Cheremisin family, Ekaterina Vladimirovna Shiplyuk.

    According to her, people are interested in history and stories, first of all, stories of people, when there is something to cling to and compare with it something more personal.

    — The purpose of the exhibition is to show a living person, not a textbook in which complex ideas are expressed and discussed. A living woman with women’s problems, warm family stories, with her experiences, worries, fears went and did. Work, labor — this is what Maya Ivanovna always had. She looked for salvation from worries in her work, she also looked for and received inspiration there and, as paradoxical as it may sound, she relaxed in her work. Any work, respect for any work, I saw it and still remember it, — Ekaterina Vladimirovna emphasized.

    From October 8 to 12 Humanitarian Institute of NSU jointly with the Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences All-Russian scientific conference with international participation “Languages of the peoples of Siberia and adjacent regions“, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Maya Ivanovna Cheremisina.

    In October, students and university staff will be able to visit an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Maya Ivanovna. Information stands and exhibits are located in the light window opposite auditorium 2322 (NSU academic building, ul. Pirogova, 1).

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    http://vvv.nsu.ru/n/media/nevs/science/an-exhibition-dedicated-to-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-the-doctor-of-philological-sciences/

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Witness account secures another fly-tip prosecution for Winchester City Council

    Source: City of Winchester

    A Hampshire man has been ordered to pay over £4,000 following a witness account of him committing a fly-tipping offence. 

    The fly-tipped waste in Boarhunt 

    Timothy James O’Keefe, aged 58 years-old and a resident of Arundel Street, Portsmouth, was found guilty by a jury following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court on 3 October 2024.

    Evidence was supplied by a passing motorist who saw Mr O’Keefe in Ashley Down Lane, Boarhunt on 28 September 2022 with distinctive bags at his car, bags which were subsequently found dumped in undergrowth a few yards away.

    The case was prosecuted by Winchester City Council and Mr O’Keefe was found guilty of depositing controlled waste without an environmental permit.

    The judge sentenced Mr O’Keefe to a fine of £1,000 and ordered him to pay prosecution costs of £3,000, a compensation order for clearance costs of £67.64 and a victim surcharge of £400, making a total of £4,467.64. He has also received a criminal record.

    Winchester City Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Performance Cllr Neil Cutler said: “We are very grateful to the witness for reporting this crime – we rely on reports from the public to prosecute so I’d encourage anyone who witnesses or captures footage of someone dumping waste illegally in our district to report it, just as this motorist has done.

    “This successful prosecution just goes to show how important eyewitnesses are in our mission to clamp down on fly-tipping and sends the clear message that we will not tolerate this type of environmental crime in our district.”   

    Reports of fly-tipping can be made on the council’s website at http://www.winchester.gov.uk/report, via the Your Winchester app or by calling 0300 300 0013. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Successful adult learners celebrated at annual awards ceremony 9 October 2024 Successful adult learners celebrated at annual awards ceremony

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    Successful adult learners who completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council were celebrated at an awards event last week.

    The Adult Community Learning Service handed out 11 awards, recognising the achievements of individuals across a range of subjects.

    Rob Brindley, service manager for the Adult Community Learning Service, said: “I was humbled to hear the learners’ individual stories and share the journeys they have taken to achieve their learning goals.

    “I know these achievements will impact their lives and their families, whether it is for volunteering, employment, college or university, or well-being and enjoyment.

    “Congratulations to all the winners who should be proud of their awards; I know your achievements will inspire others to give learning a try.

    “I would like to thank all the friends and families who have provided support, and the tutors and partner organisations who worked to help learners to reach their full potential.”

    A special award, the Laura Groves Award for Community and Family Involvement, was presented in memory of former Downside Middle School teacher Laura Groves.

    Wootton Primary School’s Jade Harrison won this accolade for going above and beyond in her role in supporting children in the classroom and at home, ensuring families know how to access support, and bringing together a group of young carers to share their feelings and experiences.

    Find out more about Adult Community Learning opportunities on the Isle of Wight. You can also email acl@iow.gov.uk

    Other winners included:

    Learning through Functional Skills Award — Anna Gudgin.

    Anna struggled academically and did not sit her exams at school, however, she found Adult Community Learning classes perfect for her.

    Classes were a friendly size with a good mix of people and cater for all styles of learning and individual needs.

    A highly commended award in this category was awarded to Heather Venables-Smith.

    Learning Through Technology Award — Jo Hofmann.

    Jo has successfully completed the essential digital skills for work qualification, presentation and word courses. Jo’s confidence and abilities have grown immensely since she started attending courses with our service, which has had a positive impact on her life and resulted in her gaining employment.

    Highly commended was presented to Catrina Millington.

    Learning for Work Award — Natalie Thomas.

    Natalie had started a degree level apprenticeship but found the maths quite challenging. She says the community style of teaching is incredibly powerful, with peer support around you and teachers that change their approach to suit your learning style.

    A highly commended award in this category went to Martha Erasmus.

    Learning for Personal Achievement Highly Commended Award — Alison McCarthy.

    Alison completed courses in spreadsheets and presentations. With the welcoming and calm support of her tutor John, Alison overcome her anxieties and gained confidence in all aspects of computing.

    Learning Within the Family Award — Laura Williams.

    Laura is a young foster carer and felt she did not know much about parenting, but wanted to do the best she could for her brother. She soon become an active member of the ‘families living and learning together’ group, asking questions and gaining in confidence. Laura says the course was a wonderful way to bond and it was a joy to see her brother respond to the activities in the classroom and put them into action at home.

    Staff Award — Norman Spence.

    Norman volunteers to support functional skills classes in Ryde and Sandown. After a career that has involved maths in one form or another, Norman was keen to use his skills in a voluntary capacity.

    Norman has learned a lot about the learning support role and values seeing the ‘lightbulb’ moment when adults learn new skills and grow in confidence.

    Picture shows: Laura Groves Award winner, Jade Harrison, from Wootton Primary School, with headteacher Jane Wilford presented by Steve Groves and Peter Groves.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement for UPR Adoption on Afghanistan

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    UK Statement for Universal Periodic Review Adoption on Afghanistan. Delivered at the 57th HRC in Geneva.

    Thank you, Madame Vice-President.

    We welcome the outcome of this review, which reflects the appalling human rights situation in Afghanistan.

    We are pleased that many of the recommendations were accepted, including the UK’s recommendation to lift the draconian restrictions on education and employment for women and girls.

    But sadly, Kabul has apparently taken no note.

    Instead, the Taliban’s so-called “vice and virtue” laws have dealt yet another severe blow to women’s rights in Afghanistan. Now the sound of a woman’s voice is deemed a moral violation, their faces are banned in public, and they are forbidden to look at men to whom they are not related. As our Foreign Secretary has said, these laws mark another tragic setback for the country.

    The UK condemns the recent attacks on the majority Shia Hazara community, which are utterly appalling. We echo the Special Rapporteur’s call for the protection of minority communities in Afghanistan.

    The UK will continue to shed light on human rights abuses in Afghanistan, especially against women and girls. The despicable decrees targeting their most basic rights must be overturned.

    Thank you.

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    Published 9 October 2024

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Improved support for crime victims

    Source: Scottish Government

    New Victim Contact Team to be set up.

    Victims of crime will receive improved support, advice and information as part of planned reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS).

    Under proposed changes to the scheme – which entitles victims or close relatives of victims to certain information about the person responsible for the crime – a new Victim Contact Team will be set up to give personalised support to victims, based on their individual needs.

    Victims will automatically be referred to the team for a trauma-informed discussion about their options for registering for the VNS and for an explanation of their rights. The amount of information available to victims about the offender(s), which includes information about their release, will also be expanded.

    The Scottish Government will introduce the reforms as part of its response to recommendations in the Independent Review of the Victim Notification Scheme, which heard directly from victims about their experiences of the justice system and the VNS. Recent experiences with how the VNS operated in relation to measures to manage the prison population have also informed the response to the Review.

    The Scottish Government has agreed the majority of the Review’s recommendations, including the central proposal of creating a Victim Contact Team, with plans developed following discussions with justice and victim support organisations. Legislation to underpin the creation of the Contact Team will be progressed through the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill, which is continuing its passage through Parliament.

    Victims Minister Siobhian Brown said:

    “These reforms will put the needs of victims firmly at the heart of the Notification Scheme. By increasing the information available to victims, improving communication across justice agencies and making the system more accountable, we can ensure the scheme continues to be as effective and trusted as possible.

    “We have already begun work to implement the Independent Review’s recommendations, including to create a Victim Contact Team to provide personalised support for victims. Each victim has different needs that deserve to be handled sensitively and victims will automatically be referred to the team, who will explain their rights and provide support.

    “This is a priority for the Scottish Government and we will use the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill already progressing through Parliament to ensure the reforms are taken forward at pace.

    “I am grateful to all those who shared their experiences during the Independent Review, particularly victims and their families. We will continue to listen to their voices as we continue strengthening support for them and progress these latest reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme.”

    VNS Independent Review Chair Alastair MacDonald and Vice Chair Fiona Young said:

    “The agreement to establish a Victim Contact Team to help victims understand what information they may receive and to get that information in a way that helps them is welcome. It is hoped that implementation of other recommendations will also be prioritised.”

    Ann Fehilly, of domestic abuse court advocacy service ASSIST, said:

    “ASSIST has long advocated for the Victim Notification Scheme to be victim-centred, trauma-informed and responsive to the needs of victims.

    “We welcome the Scottish Government’s acceptance of almost all of the Review recommendations and look forward to working collaboratively with them to put into effect the plan. We are pleased that choice for victims is at the heart of the process, alongside a commitment to work with organisations which support victims to access the right information timeously. It is crucial that victims of domestic abuse are kept informed to ensure they are safe from further harm.”

    Background

    Scottish Government response to the Independent Review of the Victim Notification Scheme

    Victim Notification Scheme: Independent Review

    The Independent Review made recommendations in relation to the three victim notification/information schemes. In the Independent Review and the Scottish Government response, the term VNS refers to all three schemes, unless otherwise specified.

    Victim notification/information schemes:

    • the VNS provides victims of offenders sentenced to more than 18 months’ imprisonment with the right to certain information (such as when an offender is released) and in some cases with the right to make representations when a decision is being made to release an offender on licence
    • the Compulsion Order and Restriction Order VNS provides victims of offenders subject to a Compulsion Order and Restriction Order with similar rights to information, and to making representations
    • the Victim Information Scheme is available for victims of offenders who are sentenced to less than 18 months’ imprisonment.

    The planned reforms will be implemented in partnership with victim support organisations and justice agencies. The Scottish Government will produce an annual report to review progress of the key VNS reforms.

    Victim Notification Scheme: guidance for victims of crime

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU introduces new sanctions regime against Russian hybrid activity

    Source: Government of Sweden

    EU introduces new sanctions regime against Russian hybrid activity – Government.se

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    The EU decided on 8 October to introduce a new sanctions regime in response to Russia’s destabilising activities. The sanctions aim to counter Russia’s hybrid activity against the EU, its Member States and international partners.

    “Sweden has been a driving force in establishing a new sanctions regime in connection with Russia’s destabilising activities. This is a concrete step the EU is now taking in response to Russian hybrid activity. This means establishing a sanctions regime directed at those who are responsible for, support or benefit from Russian’s hybrid activity in the EU and globally,” says Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard.

    Russian hybrid activity has intensified and is high on the agenda for the EU, as it is for NATO. Within the framework of the EU Strategic Compass for Security and Defence, tools have been developed to detect and respond to various hybrid threats. These threats include sabotage, disruptive actions, foreign information manipulation, disinformation, malicious cyberactivity and the instrumentalisation of migration. Tools to counter these threats are being developed continuously, with the aim of making the most of all available instruments to strengthen EU resilience and prevent, deter and respond to Russia’s hybrid activity. The restrictive measures now being adopted are part of these efforts. 

    New EU sanctions regime against Russia’s destabilising activity

    In response to Russia’s intensified hybrid activities, the EU is introducing a new sanctions regime. The sanctions regime was adopted in light of the European Council’s conclusions of 27 June, which condemned all types of Russian hybrid activity.
    The new restrictive measures are aimed at natural or legal persons, entities or bodies that are responsible for carrying out or supporting policies or actions by the Russian Government that undermine or threaten:

    – the EU’s fundamental values and its security, independence and integrity;
    – the Member States’ and international organisations’ or third countries’ stability, security or independence; or
    – the sovereignty of Member States and third countries.

    These restrictive measures are targeted and include the freezing of assets and prohibition to make funds available, including travel bans for individuals entering or through the European Union’s territory.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The documentary film “I went to war” was screened at the State University of Management

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    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On October 8, 2024, the State University of Management’s Information Technology Center hosted a screening of the film “I Went to War” from the All-Russian educational project “Knowledge.Cinema”.

    The film is a series of interviews with women who participate in the SVO on an equal basis with men. The heroines are not afraid to look death in the eye, because they put the price of Victory above their lives, so that their children and grandchildren live in the peaceful cities of Donbass and do not know what fascism is. The defenders of the Motherland tell us why they went to the front, how everyday combat goes, and what helps them maintain a fighting spirit.

    After the screening, students of the State University of Management discussed the film in an open dialogue with military journalist, special correspondent of RT Ilya Vasyunin and journalist, historian, executive director of the newspaper “Donetsky Kryazh” Artem Olkhin.

    Film screenings of the All-Russian educational project “Knowledge.Cinema” are a unique opportunity to share knowledge from the world of cinema, culture, creativity and other areas at various venues in our country. Listeners can not only broaden their horizons, but also find new friends and like-minded people, communicate with experts in an informal atmosphere. Speakers not only get another chance to speak to a large audience, tell young people about their experience, but also make their own contribution to the education of our country.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 10/9/2024

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The number of participants in the Made in Moscow program has exceeded six thousand

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    About 500 new brands joined the Made in Moscow project in the third quarter of 2024. Now more than six thousand Moscow entrepreneurs are participating in the program. They can use a range of offline and online tools for business development. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

    “Since the beginning of the year, entrepreneurs have sold about 100 thousand goods worth 325 million rubles. From July to September alone, this figure reached 170 million rubles, which is three times more than for the whole of 2023,” said Natalia Sergunina.

    60 percent of the products this year were sold at major city events, exhibitions, and in brand stores. For example, about 400 Moscow brands presented the goods at the market on Bolotnaya Square as part of the forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030”. The total turnover following the event exceeded 50 million rubles.

    Another 40 percent of revenue was generated through online trading. Since January, the project’s branded showcases have appeared on Russia’s largest marketplaces. Enterprises are helped not only to register their pages in online stores, but also to promote the brand through promotions and advertising campaigns.

    Another channel for distributing products was the website “Made in Moscow”, which has already been visited by four million users. The site presents more than 29 thousand items of goods – from clothes and shoes to children’s toys and interior items.

    In August, as part of the City of Ideas project, residents of the capital discussed development “Made in Moscow” program. In total, over 1.6 thousand initiatives were received from users. 62 of them were selected for implementation as the most promising.

    So, online showroom Muscovites suggested to supplementinterviews with company founders, video content, reviews of capital cosmetics, as well as advice from industry experts.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rehabilitation of two Krasnoyarsk ponds completed in Golyanovo

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Specialists from the city economy complex have completed the rehabilitation of two Krasnoyarsk ponds in the Golyanovo district in the east of the capital. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “These reservoirs were in an unsatisfactory condition: large volumes of silt deposits had accumulated on the bottom, the end sections of the water area were overgrown with aquatic vegetation, and erosion of the shoreline was observed. In connection with this, a comprehensive rehabilitation of the ponds was carried out, and now they are again a modern and comfortable place for city residents to relax,” noted Petr Biryukov.

    Reservoirs with a total area of 0.6 hectares were cleared of silt: during the work, specialists removed more than 1.6 thousand cubic meters of silt deposits. Thanks to this, the average depth of the Krasnoyarsk ponds increased. The coastal strip with a length of 491 meters was repaired: the bank slopes were reinforced with crushed stone, and in some areas, crib structures were installed. At the final stage, specialists created nine bioplateau zones with a total area of 565 square meters. More than 12 thousand aquatic plants were planted here.

    In Moscow, city water bodies are regularly inspected, and if problems are identified, a decision is made on rehabilitation. The list of water bodies is compiled annually, taking into account the wishes of Muscovites.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: NATO Secretary General to visit the United Kingdom

    Source: NATO

    On Thursday, 10 October 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to London, United Kingdom.

    Mr Rutte will meet with the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Mr David Lammy, and other senior officials.

    Media Advisory

    12:00 (CEST) Remarks by the NATO Secretary General and the UK Prime Minister

    13:05 (CEST) Doorstep by the NATO Secretary General

    Media coverage

    Both the remarks and the doorstep will be streamed live on the NATO website.

    Transcripts of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be available on the NATO website after the events.
     

    For more information:

    For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

    Follow us on X: @NATO, @SecGenNATO and @NATOPress

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Historical authenticity and the magic of immersion: what filming locations does the Moskino cinema park offer?

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Moskino Cinema Park amazes visitors and professionals with its recreated historical atmosphere of different eras and cultures. Experts have assessed the accuracy and authenticity of its thematic sites, which replicate the streets of Berlin, the Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin, depict a remote village, an ancient Russian city and many other places.

    “Each location in the cinema park is a carefully recreated picture of the past. The streets of Berlin, or more precisely the checkpoint between the western and eastern parts of the German capital, convey the atmosphere of the 1960s and 1970s. Elements of architecture and decoration create the impression that you really found yourself in that time. For example, the Cathedral Square attracts with its scope and scale of design. It includes the Assumption and Annunciation Cathedrals, the Lobnoye Mesto, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, the Terem Palace, the Faceted Chamber and the Kremlin wall with the Taynitskaya Tower. This site serves as a powerful tool for presenting historical and cultural events. The cinema park is not just a place for filming, it is a space where history becomes real,” said Sergei Fevralev, chief artist of the Moskino cinema park.

    The creators of the natural sites use special visual techniques to convey the idea necessary for the film. The unique set “Far Eastern City” deserves high praise. It recreates the historical sites of Vladivostok of the late 19th – early 20th centuries with the legendary Millionka quarter, a fishing port with piers and a specially dug bay.

    The film “At the Call of the Heart” was shot on the set of the “Uyezdny Gorod” cinema park. Here, a complex of buildings typical of the suburbs of the early 1940s has been recreated. The viewer sees streets with wooden and stone houses, barns and warehouses, palisades and the first electric poles. With their help, one can feel the atmosphere in which people lived who faced the most terrible world war in history.

    “We are proud that our film “At the Call of the Heart” was the first project completed in the Moskino Cinema Park. Unique sets in the suburbs of Vyazma were built especially for the filming – a hospital, army headquarters and warehouses. Everything was done very authentically and accurately, taking into account all the professional subtleties – and we are grateful to the creators of the cinema park for this. Currently, the VoenFilm studio, together with the Moskino Cinema Park, is building a large-scale facility “Line of Defense” for filming films about the First and Second World Wars, as well as about the events of a special military operation. In the future, we plan to create a set “Destroyed Reichstag” for filming the film “Banner of Victory”, – said the producer and director of the film “At the Call of the Heart” Igor Ugolnikov.

    Thanks to the versatility and authenticity of its venues, the Moskino cinema park is becoming an important cultural phenomenon, where history and art are combined into a unique synthesis.

    The cinema park is part of the Moscow Cinema Cluster, which unites infrastructure facilities, services and facilities for filmmakers, which are being developed by the Moscow Government as part of Sergei Sobyanin’s “Moscow — City of Cinema” project. The structure of the cinema cluster also includes the Maxim Gorky Film Studio (sites on Ryazansky Prospekt, Sergei Eisenstein Street andin Valdai passage), the Moskino cinema chain, the Moskino film commission and film platform.

    From a cowboy town to the Far East: what makes the Moskino cinema park uniqueThe President of Russia and the Mayor of Moscow ceremoniously opened the Moskino cinema park

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on DRC

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Delivered by the UK’s Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

    Location:
    Geneva
    Delivered on:
    (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

    Thank you, Mr Vice-President,

    The UK welcomes the Angolan-brokered ceasefire and encourages the Democratic Republic of Congo’s continued engagement with the Luanda process to bring about lasting peace.

    We remain deeply concerned by ongoing human rights violations and abuses across the Democratic Republic of Congo. The situation in the east is particularly grave. Civilians, including women and children, endure ongoing challenges to their human rights. We strongly condemn attacks on camps for internally displaced people, and of the positioning of artillery close by.

    The recent events at Makala prison were shocking. We encourage a comprehensive and transparent investigation, and the urgent resolution of issues pertaining to overcrowding and protection of female inmates.

    The UK calls on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to revoke its reinstatement of the death penalty. We are particularly concerned by the many death sentences passed on those involved in the events of 19 May. While the UK strongly condemns these events, we urge the Democratic Republic of Congo to reconsider the use of the death penalty.

    High Commissioner,

    How can the international community support the Democratic Republic of Congo in strengthening both access to justice for victims of human rights abuses and to secure accountability for perpetrators?

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Detectives appeal for help to find murder victim’s next-of-kin

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Detectives are appealing for help from the public to identify family members or next-of-kin for a murder victim.

    The victim, 51-year-old Anthony Marks, was attacked in the early hours of Saturday, 10 August in Cromer Street, WC1.

    Anthony was a member of the homeless community and is understood to have been sheltering in a nearby bin shed prior to his assault.

    A 17-year-old boy from Dagenham was arrested on Friday, 4 October and was charged on Sunday, 6 October with Anthony’s murder.

    He appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded into custody to next appear on Wednesday, 9 October at the Old Bailey.

    Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Despite someone having been charged, our investigation is ongoing with a number of active lines of enquiry.

    “Sadly, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to identify next-of-kin for Anthony and I urge anyone who can help to contact the investigation team.

    “I am also very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident but has not yet spoken with police. There were a number of people in the area at the time of the murder and we know that some of those people tried to help Anthony. If you are one of those people please do get in touch with us.”

    Anyone with information should contact the incident room direct on 0208 358 0300, dial 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting CAD 1428/10AUG24.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Top 5 in Russia: St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in THE WUR 2025 ranking

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The British agency Times Higher Education has published the results of the World University Ranking 2025. This year, the number of higher education institutions represented in the ranking has increased by almost 10%. St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took 5th place in the ranking among all Russian universities. The university showed significant growth in such criteria as the number of scientific publications in relation to the number of research and teaching staff, income from research and development work, and the number of registered patents for unique developments.

    Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took 5th place in the national ranking of Russian universities, and in the overall ranking of world universities it was in the 501–600 group. The Polytechnic’s work on knowledge transfer turned out to be especially effective: the university received twice as many points for the number of registered patents for inventions as the year before.

    In addition, SPbPU received a high score for international activities. Also, compared to the indicators of the similar rating last year, the income from research and development work in relation to the number of faculty members increased by 5%.

    Our focus on applied research and development is already beginning to be reflected in international rankings. Today, partnership with industry and technology transfer are our strengths, due to which we gain an advantage in the competitive struggle. However, publication activity, especially in terms of high-quartile articles, where applied knowledge is in high demand, can also be one of our development areas, – comments SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

    At the same time, Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev notes: “In the current conditions, it may be difficult to work on the international market, but we are fully successful in this. We maintain our leading positions in the share of foreign students due to a well-thought-out cluster policy of interaction with promising world regions and a wide range of events that ensure the promotion of Russian engineering education as a brand.”

    Competition among global research universities is growing every year. We see recognition of the effectiveness of our policy of supporting the development of import-advanced technologies and the development of technological entrepreneurship. Due to this, the number of patents registered by our scientists has increased significantly. We plan to continue working in this direction, as well as pay special attention to strengthening ties with friendly countries to improve the Polytechnic’s position in the international arena, – noted Acting Vice-Rector for Prospective Projects of SPbPU Maria Vrublevskaya.

    The results of the World University Ranking 2025 can be found atlink.

    World University Ranking is one of the most prestigious university rankings in the world, compiled by the British agency Times Higher Education. When compiling the ranking, the educational activities of the university, scientific research, as well as knowledge transfer systems and international activities are taken into account – in total, experts evaluate 18 indicators of the effectiveness of universities. The ranking presents the world’s leading research universities.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK push for de-escalation and stability during Middle East visit

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Foreign Secretary in Middle East to drive de-escalation

    • Meetings in Bahrain and Jordan to strengthen efforts to de-escalation in the Middle East.
    • Foreign Secretary will meet with UK personnel working in the region to underscore commitment to security.
    • He will tour HMS Lancaster to see firsthand UK’s presence in the Gulf.

    The UK continues to work with likeminded partners towards de-escalation in the Middle East, as Foreign Secretary arrives in region to drive efforts towards security and stability, and to press for an end to the cycle of violence which intensified following the atrocities of October 7.

    In talks with leaders in Bahrain and Jordan, key regional partners for the UK, the Foreign Secretary will reiterate the UK’s concern over the risk of escalation and miscalculation in the region and underline our call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.

    He will reaffirm the importance of working with regional partners to press the case for restraint and will demand Iran and its proxies stop their attacks which are causing chaos and destruction for the region and its people. This follows the UK’s condemnation of Iran’s actions against Israel last week which risked plunging the region into a deeper crisis.

    Foreign Secretary David Lammy said:

    The situation is incredibly dangerous and further escalation or miscalculation in the region is in no one’s interests.

    I am pleased to be back in the region to meet with our key partners in Bahrain and Jordan and see firsthand our combined efforts towards building long-term security and stability in the Middle East.

    We must not waver at this critical period to achieve ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, to get more desperately needed aid into Gaza, and secure the release of all hostages.

    Our nations share deep-rooted partnerships across defence, trade, and security, which I look forward to building upon.

    During his time in Bahrain, the Foreign Secretary will meet with UK Armed Forces personnel who are helping to maintain Gulf Security, including commercial shipping in the Red Sea. He will tour HMS Lancaster which is deployed in the region and has a played a key role in patrolling the waters to detect and deter Houthi activity. His visit underscores the UK’s commitment to confronting shared threats in the region.

    He will meet with senior figures and will lead talks on regional security and prosperity, including forging greater business ties. Trade between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council is worth more than £57 billion, with investors from the region making up an important delegation at the UK International Investment Summit next week.

    While in Jordan, he will meet with senior leaders, including Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and express the UK’s support for the country’s role in delivering much needed humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Proving the value of the Royal Navy’s AI roadmap 

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    The Royal Navy came to ACE to explore how groundbreaking artificial and machine-learning solutions could enhance maintenance and defence capabilities.

    The Naval AI Cell (NAIC) is helping the Royal Navy (RN) embrace the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the benefits it can bring, and an initial phase highlighted six priority challenge areas/capabilities that could confirm the value and impact of an aligned transformative roadmap. 

    The Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) was asked to carry out focused discovery into two of these capabilities – increased platform availability through predictive maintenance and Counter-uncrewed Air Systems (CuAS) – to prove a set of use cases and suggested next steps in terms of proposed development and data requirements for each. 

    The predictive maintenance challenge involved the wear and debris team at a naval air squadron. This team contains many experienced engineers who test oil and debris samples from helicopter engines and gear boxes to check for any flight safety or airworthiness issues.

    Most samples pass at the first stage but still take a long time to process, and there is also a potential knowledge transfer issue as engineers retire or leave. ACE was asked to explore whether AI or machine learning (ML) could be applied to mark the test data or carry out any part of its analysis, which is largely manual. 

    A four-week study carried out by Vivace suppliers Mind Foundry and Frazer-Nash across five use cases found that AI/ML techniques including computer vision algorithms, automatic classification of debris imagery and natural language processing could be used for condition assessment of wear debris, bringing time savings. A brief proof of concept was developed to automatically identify the volume of iron particles in oil, which showed how the process of fragment identification and collection could be streamlined.

    Overall, the discovery phase found clear potential for innovative use of AI to support airworthiness and increased aircraft availability. Other data, including vibration monitor data, was also identified which could be used to provide additional insights. 

    Inferring greater meaning from data

    A second challenge undertaken by supplier Roke explored how greater meaning can be inferred from signals data from legacy capabilities, and how additional and alternative approaches to combining, processing and making data more accessible can improve the RN’s capability to detect, classify and track Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UASs). This would increase the exploitation potential and extract more meaningful insights. 

    Reengineering these platforms can be hugely expensive and so the RN wanted to see if AI could be used to enhance existing processes, making better use of data that is already collected. This work resulted in the development of a framework to combine and process data from complex platforms using additional and alternative approaches, which will improve the RN’s capability to counter threats posed by UASs. 

    Both discovery workstreams proved the value of having the AI roadmap and associated investment in place, that it is robust, and determined a set of next steps which can take each use case forward, building the foundations for future operational capabilities. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: TRA recommendation to keep protections on ceramic tiles accepted

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    The Government has accepted the TRA’s recommendation to maintain an anti-dumping measure on ceramic tiles from China.

    The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation to maintain an anti-dumping measure on ceramic tiles from China, except on certain larger subsets of the product that are not produced in the UK.

    This measure was among those inherited from the EU system and has been in place for 12 years. The TRA conducted a transition review to establish whether it was still suitable for the UK’s needs.

    In its Final Recommendation the TRA recommended that the anti-dumping measure on ceramic tiles with a surface area of less than or equal to 3600cm2, with no tile edge greater than 600mm in length, be maintained for a further five years.

    However, it recommended that the measure be removed on tiles where the largest surface area exceeds 3600cm2 or those that have an edge equal to or longer than 600mm. The measure would still apply in these cases if the tiles in question have a differential relief on the surface area that exceeds 3mm.

    The UK imported over £382 million worth of ceramic tiles in 2021, with 1.5% of these imports coming from China. Chinese imports of tiles to the UK currently face duty rates ranging from 14% to 70%.

    Background information:

    • The Trade Remedies Authority is the UK body that investigates whether new trade remedy measures are needed to counter unfair import practices and unforeseen surges of imports.
    • Dumping occurs when goods are imported into a country and sold at a price that is below their normal value in their country of export.
    • Trade remedy investigations were carried out by the EU Commission on the UK’s behalf until the UK left the EU. A number of EU trade remedy measures of interest to UK producers were carried across into UK law when the UK left the EU and the TRA is currently reviewing each one to check if it is suitable for UK needs.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Release of Commemorative Stamps Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 09 OCT 2024 2:30PM by PIB Delhi

    On the occasion of World Post Day, the Department of Posts, Government of India, unveiled a special set of commemorative postage stamps celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The stamps were released by Ms. Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), during a ceremony held at Meghdoot Bhawan, New Delhi. Senior officers of the Department of Posts were in attendance to honor this milestone, paying tribute to the UPU’s lasting legacy and its pivotal role in shaping global postal services.

    Established on October 9, 1874, in Bern, Switzerland, the UPU is a cornerstone of modern postal cooperation, with India being one of its oldest and most active members. The UPU has played an integral role in standardizing international postal regulations, ensuring seamless mail exchange among its 192 member countries, and making postal services accessible to all.

    Union Minister of Communications and Development of Northeastern Region Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia sent his message on the occasion, ‘It is a matter of great pride that on World Post Day, the Department of Posts, Government of India, unveiled a special set of commemorative postage stamps celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The UPU has been instrumental in shaping a world where communication knows no bounds. With these stamps, we honor India’s shared commitment to innovation and inclusivity, and reaffirm India Post’s role as a vital link in the global postal network. Together, let’s continue to bridge distances, unite communities, and foster communication across nations.’

    Speaking at the event, Ms. Kaul emphasized the significance of the UPU’s contributions, stating, “The UPU’s legacy of promoting global cooperation in postal services is invaluable. India’s active engagement in UPU’s initiatives, along with our efforts to modernize postal services through digital advancements and e-commerce, has enhanced India’s position in the global postal landscape.”

    This year’s observance of World Post Day is particularly meaningful as India Post marks 170 years of service to the nation. From urban centers to remote villages, India Post has been integral in delivering essential services and connecting people across the country.

    A set of three commemorative stamps released today reflects India’s strong connection with the UPU and symbolizes the shared values of cooperation, innovation, and inclusivity. They highlight the essential role postal services play in bridging distances, facilitating communication, and connecting people across the globe.

    India Post, with the world’s largest postal network, continues to align with the UPU’s mission, modernizing its services and supporting the development of postal infrastructure worldwide.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Mayor Announces Completion of Kadashevskaya Embankment Improvement

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Sergei Sobyanin inspected the results of the comprehensive improvement work on Kadashevskaya Embankment.

    “One of the oldest embankments of the Moscow River is the Kadashevskaya Embankment, historical, and now it’s its turn. We connected the Ovchinnikovskaya Embankment, the Yakimanskaya Embankment, creating a single walking route. We widened the sidewalks, planted trees, installed new lamps, removed the wires. So you can really walk and enjoy the city,” said Sergei Sobyanin.

    In recent years, 50 embankments of the Moscow River have been improved or built in the city. Their total length is about 77 kilometers.

    Kadashevskaya Embankment, approximately 800 meters long, is located in Zamoskvorechye, on the bank of the Vodootvodny Canal between Yakimanskaya and Ovchinnikovskaya Embankments.

    Work on the comprehensive improvement of the embankment, as well as the nearby Staromonetny and Pyzhevsky lanes, was carried out in May – October 2024. The total area of the territory where the improvement was carried out is 3.9 hectares.

    As a result, the pedestrian sidewalks on Kadashevskaya Embankment became more convenient for walking – they were widened and paved with granite tiles. The total area of paving is 8.5 thousand square meters.

    As part of the Clean Sky program, overhead cable lines were moved to underground collectors. Thanks to this, a panorama of the embankment opened up, and the operation of power lines became more reliable and safer. To prevent flooding, more than 100 linear meters of drainage network were additionally laid.

    For the comfort and safety of pedestrians, 113 lanterns with energy-saving lamps, 114 lamps and 100 benches and urns were installed on the embankment and in the alleys. 35 parking lots were equipped for cycling enthusiasts.

    As part of the landscaping work, more than 1.6 thousand square meters of lawns were laid out, 41 trees and 15 lilac bushes were planted.

    Thus, another comfortable walking space near the water has been created in Moscow.

    “This year’s landmark improvement project has been completed — Kadashevskaya Embankment in Zamoskvorechye. This is one of the oldest embankments in the capital. It is located on the bank of the Vodootvodny Canal between the Yakimanskaya and Ovchinnikovskaya embankments. Another place for recreation and walks has appeared next to the new building of the Tretyakov Gallery. At the same time, the embankment has retained its transit function,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.

    in his telegram channel.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    Bicycle parking and wide sidewalks: how Kadashevskaya embankment is being improved

    Improvement of the Moscow River embankments

    The total length of the Moscow River coastline within the Moscow Ring Road is about 200 kilometers.

    As of 2010, the capital’s embankments did not meet modern requirements for accessibility and comfort. The central granite embankments were used as highways and were inconvenient for pedestrians. Due to the deterioration of the infrastructure, the few pedestrian embankments remained inconvenient. A significant part of the coastal areas, especially in the lower reaches, were ordinary, unimproved river banks.

    Since 2011, the Moscow Government has been implementing a comprehensive improvement program for the embankments of the Moscow River. During this time, 50 embankments (including Kadashevskaya) with a total length of about 77 kilometers have been put in order, including almost all the historical granite embankments in the city center. Thus, today 40 percent of the Moscow River coastline meets modern standards of accessibility and comfort.

    The first to be improved was the Crimean embankment, which became one of the main promenades of the capital.

    A single comfortable pedestrian route has been created in the city center from Moscow-City to Taganskaya Square, including Krasnopresnenskaya, Novodevichya, Kremlevskaya, Moskvoretskaya and other embankments. In addition, a route has appeared from the House of Music to Vorobyovy Gory along Ozerkovskaya, Ovchinnikovskaya, Krymskaya, Pushkinskaya and Andreyevskaya embankments. The total length of these routes is more than 27 kilometers.

    In the upper reaches of the river, historical parks and beaches near the water have been landscaped – these are “Northern Tushino”, Northern River Terminal, Fili Park, Stroginskaya Poima and others.

    In the lower reaches, new landscaped parks have been created near the water, including the park in the Kapotnya district, the 850th Anniversary of Moscow Park, the Brateyevskaya Poima Park, and others.

    The plans include the improvement of 36 embankments with a total length of over 80 kilometers by 2030.

    In addition, Moscow has begun to build new embankments in areas previously inaccessible to city residents – mainly in reorganized industrial zones. They are built according to modern rules with a significant retreat of the roadway from the water, which allows for maximum use of the recreational potential of coastal areas.

    The largest new embankment in Moscow is the Marc Chagall Embankment on the territory of the former ZIL. In addition, construction work is underway on the Krutitskaya, Shelepikhinskaya, Simonovskaya, Karamyshevskaya embankments, as well as embankments in the southern part of ZIL and the Novinki backwater, on sections from the Fili Park to the Pyotr Fomenko Workshop Theatre and from the Kursk direction railway bridge of the Moscow Railway to the Brateevsky Cascade Park with a total length of about 21 kilometers.

    Improvement of city facilities in 2024

    In 2024, it is planned to improve more than 2.5 thousand objects. Among them are large city parks, including Gorky Park, Sokolniki and the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve. The first stage of work is ongoing in all of them. The embankments of the Yauza and more than 20 large public spaces in the center and other administrative districts of the capital will also be put in order, including the Kadashevskaya Embankment with Staromonetny and Pyzhevsky Lanes, the section of the embankment from the Moscow Ring Road to the Stroginsky Bridge, the territories of the Bolshoy and Maly Stroginsky Backwaters.

     

    In addition, two sections of the Yauza Park along Tenisty Proezd and Selskokhozyaistvennaya Street (the work is already in the second stage), the Lokomotiv Stadium, the Rosbiotech territory, the Aquarium Garden (Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, Building 14), the park near the Church of St. Euphrosyne (Nakhimovsky Prospekt, Building 8), the territory of the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts (Delegatskaya Street, Building 3), the park of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University in front of the Lefortovo Palace and other iconic sites will be improved. New tram lines will run along Sergiya Radonezhskogo Street and Akademika Sakharov Avenue.

    Improvements will also be made to around 700 streets, over 1,700 courtyards, the territories of over 120 educational facilities, over 20 water bodies, including the 2nd Nikolo-Khovansky Pond (TiNAO), Olenyi Ponds (VAO), the pond on Chernomorsky Boulevard (South Administrative District), and the Bykovo Boloto Pond (ZelAO).

    Attention will also be paid to the territories of about 41 transport facilities, including 10 Moscow Metro stations, 10 Moscow Central Diameters stations, five transport hubs and others.

    In addition, the implementation of the lighting improvement program continues. Within its framework, it is planned to install 15 thousand new lamps in courtyards, on children’s and sports grounds.

    Sobyanin: A green embankment without cars will appear in the area of the “Yuzhny Port”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak spoke at a meeting of the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Alexander Novak spoke at a meeting of the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

    October 9, 2024

    Alexander Novak spoke at a meeting of the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

    October 9, 2024

    Alexander Novak spoke at a meeting of the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

    October 9, 2024

    Alexander Novak spoke at a meeting of the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

    October 9, 2024

    Alexander Novak spoke at a meeting of the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. With the President of the RSPP Alexander Shokhin

    October 9, 2024

    Alexander Novak spoke at a meeting of the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. With RSPP President Alexander Shokhin

    October 9, 2024

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    Alexander Novak spoke at a meeting of the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

    Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak spoke at a meeting of the board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.

    He told representatives of large businesses about the main parameters of the national project “Efficient and Competitive Economy” and outlined the opportunities for the participation of the business community in its implementation.

    The Deputy Prime Minister recalled the tasks set by the President to maintain high rates of economic growth and complete its structural restructuring. It is necessary to ensure that Russia’s GDP growth rates are higher than the world average and maintain fourth place in the world in terms of GDP at purchasing power parity.

    “In order to achieve the goals and objectives facing the country, it is necessary to ensure the formation of a new model of long-term economic growth. The basis of this growth is the supply economy, ensuring the satisfaction of growing domestic demand. The expansion of supply to meet the growing domestic demand will be ensured by supporting domestic production, increasing investment activity, where the driver will be private investment and the development of the financial market as one of the sources, increasing labor productivity, changing the structure and volume of exports and imports. It is also important to develop competition and develop effective measures to adapt our economy to the global energy transition. All this is aimed at ensuring the competitiveness of our goods and services, including on the international market. It is this new growth model, based on the supply economy, that formed the basis for the formation of the national project “Efficient and Competitive Economy”. The goal of the national project is to ensure sustainable economic development based on competition, entrepreneurship and private initiative,” emphasized Alexander Novak.

    Businessmen asked the Deputy Prime Minister current questions related to the development of industry projects, the reduction of administrative barriers and the improvement of legislation, the stimulation of investment and aspects of public-private partnership, as well as the participation of entrepreneurs in the implementation of the list of instructions of the President of Russia related to ensuring the growth and efficiency of the economy.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Group scoops top award for building on Smeaton’s legacy

    Source: City of Leeds

    A group of young history lovers, who followed in the footsteps of famed Leeds-born engineer John Smeaton, have scooped a top award.

    Known as The Young Smeatonians, they brought past and present together, exploring how the work of pioneering engineers like Smeaton influenced the designs of modern toys like Lego and Meccano.

    Now their efforts have been recognised as the they were named regional winners in the prestigious Marsh Award for Volunteers in Museum Learning, aimed at recognising the huge impact volunteers have in helping museums engage with their visitors.

    Working alongside curators at Leeds Industrial Museum, the Young Smeatonians researched and wrote part of the museum’s current Engineery exhibition, focusing on the impact of civil engineering on the environment and colonialism.

    Writing and installing part of the exhibition themselves as well as choosing the objects and designing a Lego trail through the museum, many of the group carried out the project while sitting their A-Levels.

    Attending a ceremony held at The British Museum in London, members of the group accepted the award, part of a programme recognising individuals and organisations who devote their lives to improving the world today and in the future.

    Aleks Fagelman, assistant community curator at Leeds Industrial Museum, who worked alongside the Young Smeatonians, said: “This is a really proud moment for everyone involved with the group and the exhibition.

    “Volunteers are immensely important to museums, and the fresh ideas and perspectives of this group of young history enthusiasts have given the exhibition a completely new dimension.

    “It’s also the perfect tribute to John Smeaton that his story and legacy are still inspiring innovation in Leeds three hundred years after he was born.”

    Born near Whitkirk, Leeds, in 1724, Smeaton was a self-taught engineer, instrument maker and astronomer. His approach to problem solving and commitment to improving the world around him saw him dubbed the “father of civil engineering.”

    Currently on display at Leeds Industrial Museum, Engineery explores the story of Smeaton, civil engineering and the huge impact both have had on the world.

    Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said: “It’s fantastic to see our museums service working with local young people and for our collections to be inspiring the next generation of Leeds history lovers.

    “John Smeaton played a huge role in putting Leeds on the map, and this imaginative group have continued that proud tradition of creativity and innovation with this prestigious award.”

    More details on the Marsh Awards scheme can be found at: Marsh Awards | British Museum

    More details about Engineery can be found at: Engineery – Leeds Museums & Galleries

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The training program for the participants of the “Aerobatics” competition starts on October 10

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    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    Registration for the All-Russian competition of research and project works of schoolchildren is ongoing.Aerobatics“, which is being held for the tenth time this academic year. The number of people who have registered for the qualifying round of the competition in a remote format has already exceeded 11 thousand people. The organizing committee invites you to a series of educational webinars, which will begin on October 10.

    The “Top Aerobatics” competition is held for students in grades 8-11 who are taking their first steps in science and project activities and who want to receive a professional expert assessment of their work. It consists of two stages – a qualifying and a final one. As part of the qualifying stage, you can choose either a distance or regional track. Regional competitions will be held in person at the venues 30 basic schools University educational district of the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

    “Research and project activities require special skills and competencies from schoolchildren. Therefore, as part of the “Higher Aerobatics” competition, a free program of educational events will be implemented for its participants: university teachers and competition partners will tell you how research and a project differ, how to choose a topic for a competition entry, what points to pay attention to when preparing it, and how to avoid typical mistakes,” notes Tamara Protasevich, Director for Work with Gifted Students at HSE.

    How to prepare work for the “Top Aerobatics” will be available from October 10 to November 19 at webinars on all 25 directions competition.

    On October 10, the first webinar (“Aerobatics of biological research: from choosing a topic to presentation”) is expected for participants in the “Biology” direction, on October 15 — for the “Technical and engineering sciences” direction, on October 16 — for the “Law” and “Psychology” directions, on October 17 — for orientalists, etc. The full version of the schedule is available Here.

    This year, the support of the “Higher Aerobatics” participants will be expanded by mentors — students with experience in research and project activities, ready to share their experience and knowledge. Mentoring support will be provided in 13 areas (those that are not included in the school curriculum) compared to 6 last year. To receive a consultation, a participant should select from the list of mentors the one to whom he would like to address his questions and fill out the form. Registration is available from October 10, detailed information is posted Here.

    In the direction of “Development of the state and society,” you can, for example, contact Vladislava Verzunova, a second-year student in the bachelor’s program “State and municipal administration” Already in her first year, she became a research intern Institute of Social Policy HSE University, participates in various projects and grants, has published articles and a patent.

    Those who have chosen the Philosophy major will be advised by Olga Anasyeva, a second-year student of the Master’s program.Modern journalism“, a graduate of the bachelor’s program “Philosophy“Having a lot of experience in philosophical research behind me, I will be happy to share what I can do myself, and help to implement ideas in the most creative way that meets the requirements of the competition,” says Olga.

    To assist the participants, members of the expert commissions for the competition areas prepared and published methodological recommendations.

    You can register and upload your competition work until January 24, 2025; in the category “Satellite Construction and Geoinformation Technologies: Terra Notum” the deadline for submissions will be ten days earlier.

    Registration includes two steps. In the first step, the participant receives a login and password for the personal account, in the second step, he/she enters the personal account and selects the competition areas in which he/she wants to participate. Each participant can submit no more than three individual or group works in different areas.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Relaunch of OISC Adviser Finder and Register

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    The OISC has relaunched its Adviser Finder and Register, allowing people seeking immigration advice to find registered advisers in their area.

    The OISC has today relaunched its Adviser Finder and Register. The Adviser Finder is a user-friendly way for people seeking immigration advice to find registered advisers in their area, and the Register exists to ensure the public can check whether an organisation or individual is registered with the OISC.

    Advisers provide advice and services on a range of immigration issues. Adviser Finder allows users to search for an adviser based on location. Advisers are a part of organisations, and these organisations are listed in the order of distance from the user, with those who are nearest coming first. Information provided includes the organisation’s authorisation level, website and contact details (please note, search results returned will only include organisations who have opted in to be included in this search function).

    The OISC Register serves as a tool to protect those seeking immigration advice from potential exploitation by unregistered individuals. On the OISC website, users can now search for a registered individual or organisation by inputting specific information (organisation or individual name or registration number). If the information searched matches an entry on the Register, this will be confirmed with a display of specific information (organisation or individual name, OISC reference number, level of authorisation, and website).  

    The Adviser Finder and Register were both temporarily withdrawn from the OISC website on 5 August. This was due to a threat to immigration advisers which emerged from violence and unrest across the UK caused by far-right activists.

    For anyone seeking immigration advice, the Adviser Finder and Register are now available.

    Updates to this page

    Published 9 October 2024

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Royal British Legion thanks council for “doing the right thing by veterans”

    Source: City of Leeds

    Leeds City Council brings military compensation fully into line with civilian awards in benefits means testing

    The Royal British Legion (RBL) has thanked Leeds City Council after the council fully accepted its ‘Credit Their Service’ campaign recommendations and stopped altogether treating military compensation as income in benefits calculations.

    Launched last year, the RBL ‘Credit Their Service’ campaign calls for an end to military compensation being treated as income during welfare benefit means testing.

     Unlike civil compensation awarded by courts, such as personal injury or medical negligence compensation, which is exempt from means testing, military compensation is considered income by 80% of local authorities in the UK when determining eligibility for benefits such as Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Disability Facilities Grants, and Discretionary Housing Payments.

    While Leeds City Council already disregarded military compensation when assessing Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support / Reduction and Disabled Facilities Grants, a review has resulted in Discretionary Housing Payments also being exempted immediately.

    Hannah Pearce, Director of Campaigns, Policy and Research at RBL, said “We want to thank Leeds City Council for working with us and doing the right thing by veterans and the whole Armed Forces community.

    “All councils in Great Britain have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and this is a really good example of the tangible difference councils can make to some of the poorest veterans in their community.” 

    The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, said: “As a council, we are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment that we reaffirmed only last year.

    “We offer an exceptional package of support to members of the armed forces, reservists, veterans, cadets and their families, so we are pleased to be able to change how military compensation is classified when means-testing benefits.

    “We take our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant seriously, so we are happy to be able to bring military compensation fully into line with civilian compensation awards.”

    Leeds City Council Armed Forces Champions; Councillor Jane Dowson and Councillor Tom Hinchcliffe, said: “The Council is often praised by veteran organisations for its existing good practice, and this change highlights our continued dedication to the armed forces community. 

    “As a city, we are committed to improving our support offer for all members of the armed forces community, and to being an exemplar as both a service provider and an employer. No member of the armed forces, veteran, or their families, should feel like military service puts them at any disadvantage.”

    Notes for editors:

    Information on the Royal British Legion ‘Credit Their Service’ campaign: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/campaigns-policy-and-research/campaigns/credit-their-service

    Leeds City Council renews its pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant

    https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/leeds-city-council-renews-its-commitment-and-support-for-the-armed-forces-covenant

    Leeds City Council granted prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Award

    https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/leeds-city-council-granted-prestigious-armed-forces-covenant-award

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