Your Micro-Campus News #05

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Happy October!! You should sign up for my free bi-monthly newsletter and follow me on 👉️Campustalkuae - Bite sized news - if you want to read short academic news, Ed-tech articles, and human biology science along with a few insider tips for volunteering and internships activities. For more in-depth news, if you're a parent reading this message, please follow my 👉️ linkedIn profile.

Every fortnight, I’ll be sharing bite sized articles we may or may not have missed:

• What I’ve been reading (like this article below:a new blood group MAL)

• Volunteer & Internships opportunities : Global-tech-games-program

• Student initiatives :‘Boyzbuildbots’

• Usually something cool , like this one: Anime Abu Dhabi

Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) is bringing back its popular Pink Caravan program for a fun family activity ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in November. The three-day event begins on October 4 at Aljada in Sharjah and will include free breast cancer tests and awareness sessions. Pink Caravan organizes a number of initiatives each year to raise breast cancer awareness.Cancer prevention, self-examination, and the value of frequent medical check-ups will all be covered in awareness programs.(Source- Khaleejtimes.com)

 Meet MAL !!

💬 A team of scientists from the United Kingdom's NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and the University of Bristol has discovered a new blood group, MAL, solving a 50-year-old mystery surrounding the AnWj blood group antigen 👇️ 

💬 Moving on to some more very good news in the field of research : In preliminary tests, #nanorobots 👇️ achieved a 70% reduction in tumor growth in mice with #breastcancer compared to those treated with an inactive version of the device. The Swedish team from Karolinska Institutet hopes this innovative approach will lead to less invasive and more targeted cancer treatments in the future. (Source-wired.me) Read more here.

💬 Abu Dhabi strengthens its position as a global leader in advanced Paediatric Oncology care and innovative #Fertility preservation techniques.

In a significant medical advancement, the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) 👇️ has performed the UAE’s first ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) on a 7-year-old patient diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic Leukemia. Read more about modern #Biobanking technologies, solutions and best practices here .

👉️ There are 59,507 basketball courts in the USA. If you are as crazy for this sport as me check out these hoops! (Source-Pudding.cool) -A digital publication Check this out….

👉️ Saudi-Makkah Launches Digital Tree-Planting Initiative via Nabatik Platform

The Makkah municipality has introduced an innovative online tree-planting initiative through the Nabatik platform. Residents can now choose their preferred tree species, select planting locations, and make payments online, enabling them to support local afforestation efforts from home. This initiative aims to enhance climate goals and increase the number of trees in Makkah and surrounding holy sites, while also documenting the community's environmental contributions. Source- Arab.news (Saudi Green Initiative) -From Ambition to action. Read more ….

👉️ The element of Surprise!!!

We could be one step closer to introducing a new element to the periodic table.The table presently includes 118 chemical elements. Each atom's nucleus contains a distinct number of protons. They range between one proton (in hydrogen) and 118 (in oganesson). Some of these components are found in nature. Others have been created in laboratories.Making new elements with additional protons could help push the boundaries of atomic physics.Source- snexplorers.org (Written by Emily Conover) Read more….

🦾 Drumroll for Pranav Nakkeeran, a grade 11 student from DPS Sharjah, for his exceptional talent and dedication in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence! 🌟 Pranav has proudly represented the UAE at prestigious global competitions, including the FIRST LEGO League (FLL), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and FIRST Global Challenge (FGC), showcasing his expertise and passion for STEM on the world stage. Rooting for you, Pranav! 👏🚀

💪 Next up: Kashinadh Pranesh, a motivated and ambitious 10th-grade student from GEMS Millenium School. His favorite subjects are Mathematics and Civics, as demonstrated by his 100% in Math last year and a perfect score in Asset: Maths. He has a keen interest in analyzing political landscapes, particularly upcoming elections. In addition to his academic pursuits, he enjoys swimming and has represented his school in CBSE Clusters. As an enthusiastic reader, he loves books like "The Ivory Throne," "Krishna Key," and "Ambedkar." He has also been featured in KhaleejTimes and was tweeted about by Dr.Shashi Tharoor on X.com. 👏 But, Maths clearly seems to be his passion and he has written this amazing article showcased on his linkedin about the Ramanujan-Hardy partition formulae & exploring partitions! A very well written and interesting article. A must read ….Catch this & more here…

Celebrate EEG E-Waste Gathering Day on October 14th!

A TIP 👈️ Create an Eco Club!! This is your chance to contribute to a cleaner environment and a great addition to your student profile. Learn how you can get involved and make a positive impact by recycling your unused electronics. This could be a start to your Volunteering goals and most importantly it’s easy to monitor all year long.

Emirates and Museum of the Future to host first-ever Aviation Future Week in Dubai .

Save the date- Event will focus on cutting-edge aviation technologies from October 15-17. Source- Gulfnews . A TIP 👈️ Students who are aspiring pilots and engineers should approach the organizers and look for Volunteering opportunities.Will benefit your student profile. Read more here….

Calling Anime fans!!

Fans may fully submerge themselves in the worlds of their favorite anime series at Animenia. Meeting some of the most recognizable anime characters including hit shows like Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, Naruto, and Sanrio—along with a plethora of other international celebrities—will be among the Animenia festival's highlights! A TIP 👈️ If you are in Grade 11 or 12, dust off your résumé and contact the organizers. Find a "Volunteer" or "Get Involved" section on this amazing festival's linktree. This section (may) list available roles and requirements.This would look fantastic on your college profile. Registration desk help, crowd control, admin & vendor assistance are always among the possible roles. Be open to different tasks & roles. (IMP: Check for any age or skill requirements for specific roles.) All the best & happy volunteering!

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