LONDON, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GBS Malta, a proud member of Global Education (GEDU), has launched a cutting-edge campus in the vibrant heart of San Ġiljan, marking a new era for student learning and campus life in Malta.

Maltese Minister for Education, Youth, Research and Innovation, the Hon. Dr Clifton Grima MP said:
“As a country, we (Government and Opposition) might argue over many things, but there are certain instances where we come together, because we know and understand that when there is unity, there is stability, and when there is stability, there is potential.”
Maltese Shadow Minister for Education and Trades, the Hon. Justin Schembri MP said:
“The establishment of this campus is a testament to GBS’ commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education that equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in today’s competitive market.”
GEDU Deputy CEO, Professor Ray Lloyd said this is a significant step forward.
“Our mission is to change lives through education and provide students with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed in an ever-changing world,” said Professor Lloyd. 
“This new campus is a significant investment and as we continue to grow, GBS Malta will play a key role in our global strategy, creating a vibrant learning environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential and drive positive change in their communities.
“This investment has already boosted the local economy through the creation of skilled jobs, and it will boost the Maltese economy for years to come through continued job creation and more students spending money in local businesses.”
Director of Operations for GBS Malta, Allen Lofaro said the new campus is a game-changer for the organisation.
“At GBS Malta, we prioritise our students’ success by providing world-class facilities and resources to help them thrive academically and personally,” said Mr Lofaro.
“This new campus offers fully equipped ‘Smart Classrooms,’ a modern library, computer lab, and vibrant social spaces, ensuring our students have the best possible environment for both learning and leisure.
“We are excited to open this incredible space and continue our mission of changing lives through education.”
The campus is in the centre of St Julian’s, next to the North & South bus terminals for easy access.
We invite prospective students and partners to explore the new GBS Malta campus and discover how we’re reshaping the future of education in Malta.
Visit us in St. Julian’s or learn more here. 
About GEDU: The Group offers a range of educational opportunities, including the full range of higher education qualifications, apprenticeships, and language schools. It has operations in 12 countries, including the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Malta, UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. Its portfolio covers a wide range of subject areas and is characterised by a keen focus on both employability and student experience to maximise return on investment for students. 
About GBS Malta: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across campuses in the UK, Malta and the United Arab Emirates. Working in partnership with several leading higher education providers, we deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in banking, finance, accounting, business, healthcare – and more.
GBS HE Malta is a licenced Higher Education institution. Our licence has been approved by our regulator, Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) who is an independent, transparent, and international authority. Our courses are in line with the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualification Framework.
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Event Emphatically Raises Profile of Abu Dhabi as Global Destination for Robotics, Intelligent Systems and Advanced Technology Innovation
ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 36th edition of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024) successfully concluded in Abu Dhabi today, with record number of nearly 10,000, visitors, delegates and participants in attendance, emphatically raising the profile of Abu Dhabi as a global destination for robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as for advanced technology innovation.

Researchers, academics, scientists and regulatory stakeholders inspired guests and visitors with their impactful plenary talks, keynote sessions, and individual poster and oral presentations at IROS 2024 that opened on 14 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). The five-day conference and exhibition also witnessed a host of new technology demonstrations in various challenges and competitions across the fields of applied research in robotics and intelligent systems, captivating the audience for their global appeal and reach.
Dr. Jorge Manual Dias, General Chair, IROS 2024, said: “MENA region’s first-ever IROS 2024 turned out to be a massive success in all areas, including the record number of delegates and visitors, the number of innovations that were presented through research papers, the technology demonstrations at the expo, and the massive interest generated for talent hunting that resulted in robotics experts from across the spectrum gathering for the event. The enthusiasm and the topics of general discussions created by IROS 2024 will linger in our minds for a long time in this region, more specifically for scientific exploration and business collaborations. We thank all the sponsors, especially the government stakeholders who supported us in getting IROS 2024 to Abu Dhabi, as well as all the partners who have made this a grand success.”
On 18 October, the plenary session was delivered by Dr. Magnus Egerstedt, Dean of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine, US, who focused on ‘From Coordination to Collaboration in Multi-Robot Systems: Lessons from Ecology’, providing insights into deploying multi-robot systems that could lead to new capabilities and skill-sets.
The Keynote Session on ‘Robotic Competitions’ was moderated by Dr. Lakmal Seneviratne, Director, Center for Robotics and Autonomous Systems, and Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University. Speakers included Pedro U. Lima, Full Professor, Institute for Systems and Robotics, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Portugal, who focused on ‘Robot Competitions in Europe: European Robotics League and EuROBIN Coopetitions’, and Dr. Timothy Chung, General Manager, Autonomy and Robotics, Microsoft, US, who highlighted the salient features of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Challenges.
Professor Thomas McCarthy, Executive Director ASPIRE, UAE, spoke about ‘Grand Challenges as a Mechanism to Hasten Translation from Lab to Market’, while Dr. Ubbo Visser, President, RoboCup Federation, Director of Graduate Studies & Associate Professor of Computer Science, University of Miami, US, also shared his perspectives.
There were four forums for the last day of IROS 2024 which included one on ‘Marine Robotics in Ocean Decade Initiative for Sustainable Development’, led by Dr. Giulia De Masi, and Dr. Federico Renda from Khalifa University, along with Dr. Gabriele Ferri, from NATO’s Science and Technology Organization – Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (STO-CMRE), LaSpezia, Italy. The forum on ‘Future of Work: AI-Enhanced Robotics and Human Interaction Research in M3S’, led by Dr. Alok Prakash, Singapore MIT-Alliance for Research and Technology’s Mens, Manus, and Machina (SMART – M3S), had seven other speakers.
The forum on ‘Industrial Opportunities in Medical Robotics’, led by Dr. Cesare Stefanini, Dr. Gastone Ciuti from the BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy, had nine speakers, while the forum on ‘Robots for a Better Tomorrow: Wellbeing Through Advanced Technology’, led by Dr. Paulo Menezes, University of Coimbra, Portugal, and Dr. Filippo Cavallo, University of Florence, Italy, had five speakers.
In all, more than 500 research papers were presented on the last day, including Pitch Oral Sessions and selected submissions.
More information at https://iros2024-abudhabi.org/
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About Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the UAE’s top-ranked research-intensive institution, focuses on developing world leaders and critical thinkers in science, engineering and health science. The world-class university endeavors to be a catalyst to the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing knowledge economy as an education destination of choice and a global leader among widely acknowledged international universities.
For more information, please visit: http://www.ku.ac.ae/
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — From October 13 to 16, 2024, GITEX IMPACT 2024 was grandly inaugurated in Dubai. Inspur was honored to participate in the exhibition, showcasing its marketing initiatives and introducing key technological products, solutions, application scenarios, and other offerings.

As the largest science and technology exhibition in the Middle East, Inspur was privileged to showcase a diverse array of products, including a mobile smart screen with an intelligent terminal, charging piles, energy storage cabinets, and outdoor cold shields. Additionally, we presented several innovative technological applications and solutions such as cloud computing services, green city initiatives, autonomous networks, and one-stop data center services at the GITEX IMPACT. This was made possible through our 7 core businesses and 13 distinct products and solutions. Furthermore, we had the opportunity to showcase several exemplary cases of smart industries during the exhibition, including smart medicine, intelligent livestock farming, and our super portal.
Taking this opportunity, we have established business cooperation relationships with more than 50 companies across 17 countries and regions, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Yemen, Turkey, Pakistan, India, Armenia, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Guinea, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Meanwhile, we conducted several promotional activities centered around the theme of carbon-neutral terminals, aiming to introduce our integrated solution that encompasses automobile charging piles, energy storage cabinets, and household photovoltaic energy systems. Additionally, we highlighted our cloud ranch product, which focuses on smart breeding solutions.
As a leading provider of cloud computing and big data services in China, our primary business scope encompasses computing equipment, software solutions, cloud computing services, next-generation communication technologies, big data, and various application scenarios. Inspur has delivered products and services to over 120 countries and regions worldwide. Based in Jinan, China, we operate numerous R&D centers and branches globally, employing more than 30,000 employees.

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