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ノーベル化学賞受賞が決まった北川進京都大特別教授との研究について、オンラインで取材に応じたのは、九州大学大学院理学研究院の大場正昭教授です。大場教授は2003年から約6年半にわたり北川教授と共に研究を進めてきました。
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最新出爐的《泰晤士高等教育》（THE）2026年世界大學排名顯示，本港大學整體表現優秀。共有5間大學進入全球百強，且排名全面上升，其中香港大學位列全球第33位，較去年提升2位，連續穩居本港之首。此外，香港教育大學及嶺南大學首次上榜，教大更躍升至全球第195位，使香港首次有6間大學進入全球前200名。
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THE排名根據院校的教學質量、研究環境、研究影響力、國際展望及產業收入等五大面向，綜合18項指標進行評分。今年共有來自115個國家及地區的2191所大學上榜。英國牛津大學繼續蟬聯全球首位，美國麻省理工學院位列第二，美國普林斯頓大學與英國劍橋大學並列第三，美國哈佛大學與史丹福大學並列第五，其中哈佛大學較去年下跌2位。
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香港方面，八間資助大學全數上榜，並首次有六間大學排名進入全球前200名。THE指出，香港是全球唯一一個擁有至少3間大學入榜，且所有上榜大學排名均呈上升趨勢的地區。香港大學的強勁教學聲譽、博士與本科生比例及師生比例三大指標顯示本地大學更加聚焦於科研發展，並加大對教職員及博士課程的投入。
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在最新排名中，香港大學全球排名第33位，提升2位，穩居香港第一。其它四所進入全球百強的大學依序為：香港中文大學（第41位）、香港科技大學（第58位）、香港城市大學（第75位）及香港理工大學（第83位）。香港浸會大學則由前一年的251至300名區間升至201至250名區間。其中，中文大學、城市大學及浸會大學均創下歷年最佳排名。剛入榜的教育大學與嶺南大學分別名列第195位及301至350名區間。
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針對排名結果，本報向香港八大院校查詢，多所校方均表示欣然接受。香港大學校長張翔致謝團隊努力，強調大學將繼續秉持卓越精神，以頂尖教研成果及創新知識交流，履行作為全球一流學府的使命，為香港及國家的高質量發展作出更大貢獻。
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教育大學在「研究質量」指標表現出色，多個研究領域展現優勢。校長李子建對於本校首次上榜並取得佳績感到欣喜，認為這反映師生在推動具全球影響力的教育及科研工作的努力。李校長亦指出，教大將繼續追求卓越，配合國家建設教育強國的目標，推動香港成為國際專上教育樞紐，做出更大貢獻。
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香港中文大學在5項績效指標（包括機構收入、研究生產力、研究收入、卓越研究及專利）均獲得滿分100分。中大校長盧煜明對此里程碑表示鼓舞，認為中大連續10年進入全球百強，彰顯學校於國際高等教育界的領導地位，未來將謹慎迎接各項挑戰。
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香港科技大學強調一向將排名視為參考，幫助學校審視表現並找出進步空間，將持續推動創新教學、卓越科研與有影響力的知識轉移。
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香港城市大學連續3年在「產業收入」指標獲滿分，並再度居全球首位；「國際展望」指標則連續8年在香港排名第一。城大校長梅彥昌表示，學校在4大國際排名均穩居全球百強，彰顯持續對創新及學術科研的堅持，將透過開創性研究和產學研合作積極應對全球挑戰。
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The legendary Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, renowned for training icons like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro, has extended a rare honour to veteran actor Shabana Azmi.
After watching her acclaimed solo play *Broken Images*, the institute’s President, Victoria Kraner, personally invited Shabana Azmi to visit the school and conduct an acting masterclass for NYU theatre students. This marks a historic moment, as Azmi is the first Indian actor ever to receive such an invitation from the institution regarded as the mecca of acting.
When this writer reached out to the incomparable Shabana Azmi in the US, she expressed surprise. She said, “How did you get to know this so quickly? Yes, I have been invited to hold a masterclass at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. How do I react to this honour? Like I do to all recognition. Just keep working, and never stop to admire yourself. And if the recognition for your work does our country proud, then I am happy.”
Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with Robert Ellerman, Director and teacher, and Victoria Kraner, President of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
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[Shabana Azmi to tour North America with her play Broken Images, written by the legendary Girish Karnad]
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shabana-azmi-becomes-first-indian-actor-invited-conduct-acting-masterclass-lee-strasberg-theatre-film-institute-new-york/
The legendary Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, renowned for training icons like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro, has extended a rare honour to veteran actor Shabana Azmi.
After watching her acclaimed solo play *Broken Images*, the institute’s President, Victoria Kraner, personally invited Shabana Azmi to visit the school and conduct an acting masterclass for NYU theatre students. This marks a historic moment, as Azmi is the first Indian actor ever to receive such an invitation from the institution regarded as the mecca of acting.
When this writer reached out to the incomparable Shabana Azmi in the US, she expressed surprise. “How did you get to know this so quickly? Yes, I have been invited to hold a masterclass at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. How do I react to this honour? Like I do to all recognition: just keep working, and never stop to admire yourself. And if the recognition for your work does our country proud, then I am happy.”
Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with Robert Ellerman, Director and teacher, and Victoria Krane, President of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
**Also Read:** [Shabana Azmi to tour North America with her play Broken Images, written by the legendary Girish Karnad]
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shabana-azmi-becomes-first-indian-actor-invited-conduct-acting-masterclass-lee-strasberg-theatre-film-institute-new-york/
The legendary Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, renowned for training icons like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro, has extended a rare honour to veteran actor Shabana Azmi.
After watching her acclaimed solo play *Broken Images*, the institute’s President, Victoria Kraner, personally invited Shabana Azmi to visit the school and conduct an acting masterclass for NYU theatre students. This marks a historic moment, as Azmi is the first Indian actor ever to receive such an invitation from the institution regarded as the mecca of acting.
When this writer reached out to the incomparable Shabana Azmi in the US, she expressed surprise. “How did you get to know this so quickly? Yes, I have been invited to hold a masterclass at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. How do I react to this honour? Like I do to all recognition. Just keep working, and never stop to admire yourself. And if the recognition for your work does our country proud, then I am happy.”
Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with Robert Ellerman, Director and teacher, and Victoria Kraner, President at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
**Also Read:** [Shabana Azmi to tour North America with her play Broken Images, written by the legendary Girish Karnad]
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shabana-azmi-becomes-first-indian-actor-invited-conduct-acting-masterclass-lee-strasberg-theatre-film-institute-new-york/
Cooper Medical School students work on the Cooper Sprouts Community Garden in 2024. This project is an example of student community service focused on nutrition. (Courtesy of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University)
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**Federal Push Urges Medical Schools to Teach Nutrition**
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently mandated that medical schools incorporate nutrition education into their curricula. Moreover, organizations responsible for medical education standards were given two weeks to develop plans to include nutrition training in licensing exams and residency requirements.
Two local medical schools say they are already prepared, having integrated nutrition education for years.
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**Longstanding Nutrition Curricula at Local Medical Schools**
At Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, the nutrition curriculum dates back to the late 1990s. Michael White, professor emeritus of pharmacology and physiology at Drexel, explained that medical students receive around 20 hours of class time covering topics such as vitamins, food labels, and assessing patients’ energy and nutrition needs during hospital stays.
“Given how much nutrition we already cover, we don’t have much to worry about with that declaration from HHS and the Department of Education,” White said. He emphasized that the faculty at Drexel has long considered nutrition an essential part of health education, which is why their program includes it extensively.
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**Cooper Medical School’s Comprehensive Approach**
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in New Jersey teaches nutrition across various courses and also engages students in nutrition-focused research and community service projects.
Sangita Phadtare, assistant dean and professor of biomedical sciences, shared examples of student involvement in the community, such as participating in a local community garden to grow fresh vegetables. Students have also collaborated with local groups to educate Spanish-speaking residents on interpreting food labels and building healthy meals from affordable ingredients like dried beans and frozen vegetables — especially for those without access to cars.
“As a school, we try to do our part because we believe that Camden is our home. It’s not just our workplace,” Phadtare said. “Even though I would say that we fare well, there is always scope for doing more.”
She added, “We, as a medical education community, think that nutrition is important. Even without being told, we should be doing that.”
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**The Federal Initiative for Enhanced Nutrition Education**
At the end of August, HHS and the Department of Education launched this initiative, urging leading medical education organizations nationwide to implement comprehensive nutrition education immediately.
In an editorial, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. compared the needed swift adaptation to nutrition training to the rapid pivot to telehealth services at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Kennedy cited research showing that most U.S. medical schools did not require nutrition training, and many doctors felt uncomfortable discussing nutrition with patients.
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**Expert Reactions and Current Status**
Paul Wischmeyer, professor of anesthesiology and surgery at Duke University, described the current state of nutrition education in medical schools as a crisis. Although he noted a shortage of nutrition experts in the U.S. to meet the new demands, he expressed excitement about the increased recognition of nutrition’s fundamental role in health care.
“The recognition finally that nutrition is fundamental to all of our lives and to health care in particular is really an exciting opportunity, one that I’ve perhaps waited my whole career to see,” Wischmeyer said.
Recent data from August, however, show that all U.S. medical schools already teach nutrition in some form, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the organization representing medical schools.
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**Nutrition’s Role in Osteopathic Medicine**
Nutrition’s importance is also recognized in osteopathic medical education. Robert Cain, president of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, stated that although nutrition education is not new in osteopathic programs, the current focus offers a chance to enhance ongoing efforts.
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**Next Steps and Commitment**
A press secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that universities have begun committing to the changes, and all organizations responsible for medical education standards in the U.S. have responded to the initiative.
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**Maharashtra Sports Minister Advocates for NCC Training at School Level to Promote Discipline and Leadership**
*Mumbai:* Maharashtra Sports Minister Adv. Manikrao Kokate has directed that National Cadet Corps (NCC) training should be implemented at the school level to instill discipline, physical fitness, and leadership qualities among students.
### Promoting Patriotism, Sports, and Discipline
Speaking at a meeting on NCC, Scouts, and Guides held at the state ministry today, Minister Kokate emphasized that early exposure to such training would strengthen patriotism, discipline, and interest in sports among students.
School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse suggested submitting a proposal to the central government to initiate NCC training at the school level.
### Officers and Stakeholders Present
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Sheetal Teli, Director of Teachers Rahul Rekhawar, NCC Captain J. George, Assistant Director Milind Dixit, Deputy Director of Education Dr. Vandana Vahul, and Under Secretary of the School Education Department Aniruddha Kulkarni.
### Teacher Training and Sports Development
Minister Kokate stated that with the support of ex-servicemen, NCC students, and sports teachers, school teachers should be trained in sports and physical fitness activities.
He emphasized that compulsory sports training at an early age would foster physical fitness, self-discipline, and critical thinking.
Additionally, the Minister suggested developing strategies to encourage participation in international competitions like the Olympics and increasing the number of sports teachers.
Special incentives could be offered to outstanding athletes when recruiting them as teachers.
### Benefits of NCC and Scouts Programs
NCC training, he noted, is an effective tool to develop leadership skills, character, a spirit of service, and sportsmanship. It also prepares a disciplined youth force that can assist during national emergencies.
Through Scouts and Guides programs, students from rural, urban, and tribal areas are taught tolerance and ethical values.
### Current NCC Enrollment
According to information shared during the meeting, in the 2023-24 academic year, a total of 100,884 students were enrolled in NCC programs across schools and colleges in Maharashtra. This includes 61,328 students in the junior division and 39,502 in the senior division.
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WURD Radio held its annual gala over the weekend at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, recognizing the contributions of Dr. Walter P. Lomax, the founder of the station. The event celebrated the station’s 13th year of existence and highlighted the impact WURD has had in informing the Black community in Philadelphia.
“I really just want to thank everyone who is here,” said Sara Lomax, president and CEO of WURD Radio. “These are really challenging times for an organization like WURD. We sit at the intersection of media, which is under attack, and Black media empowerment, which is absolutely under attack.” Lomax expressed deep gratitude for the support the station has received from its listeners and the community at large.
At the event, WURD announced the launch of “Freedom Journeys: Celebrating the Lives of 250 Phenomenal Philadelphians,” a multimedia project that will spotlight the work of Black residents—both past and present—who have made a significant impact. The two- to three-minute video presentations will air on WURD leading up to Philadelphia’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
“The point is we’re under attack right now,” said City Council President Kenyatta Johnson during the event. “We know African American history is American history, so this evening is an invitation for all of us to stand and speak truth to power.”
This year’s recipients of the 2025 Community Impact Award included:
– Loree Jones Brown, CEO of Philabundance
– Solomon Jones, WURD Radio host and executive director of ManUp PHL
– Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute
– Dolores Robinson, trailblazing talent agent and producer
“At this moment when our nation’s leaders are not demonstrating compassion, our work is even more important,” said Loree Jones Brown. “The weight of these challenges and the scale of the work can be overwhelming—that is why I am grateful not to have to labor alone. Nights like this lighten the burden.”
Jones Brown added that she hoped everyone who attended the event felt encouraged, knowing they are all part of the fight to make Philadelphia, the country, and their communities better places. “Everything I’ve done, I’ve done out of love for my people,” she said. “I am honored to be honored by my own, and I am grateful for the platform that I have been given at WURD. I love our folks.”
The Founder’s Day event also included a “Defenders of Democracy” panel discussion featuring attorneys Michael Coard, Keir Bradford-Grey, and Dorothy Robinson. Moderated by WURD host James Peterson, the panel focused on the state of democracy in the United States, legal strategies to protect the civil rights of African Americans, immigration issues, and the military occupation of American cities.
The discussion helped attendees and listeners understand the moment they are living in and connected them to legal resources.
“People often say that things are getting worse in America—that’s not really true,” said Michael Coard. “Racism is more visible in America; we’re figuring out a plan to reignite the civil rights–type litigation of the 50s and 60s.” Coard also emphasized the vital role that Black media has played in Black activism in America, helping to tell the stories of struggles and issues faced by Black communities and the nation as a whole.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, who also spoke at the event, reflected on the significance of the gathering. “What it (the meeting) affirms for me is that all of us, in our own right, have a role,” she said. “There are different ways that we can contribute to the social and economic advancement of African and African American people here in our great city.”
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**Panel Photo Caption:**
The “Defenders of Democracy” panel featured attorneys Michael Coard (second from left), Keir Bradford-Grey (center), and Dorothy Robinson (right). The discussion was moderated by WURD host James Peterson. — TRIBUNE PHOTO/KYLAN WATSON
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WURD Radio held its annual gala over the weekend at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, recognizing the contributions of Dr. Walter P. Lomax, the founder of the station. The event celebrated the station’s 13th year of existence and highlighted the significant impact WURD has had in informing Philadelphia’s Black community.
“I really just want to thank everyone who is here,” said Sara Lomax, president and CEO of WURD Radio. “These are really challenging times for an organization like WURD. We sit at the intersection of media, which is under attack, and Black media empowerment, which is absolutely under attack.” Lomax expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support from listeners and the wider community.
During the event, WURD announced the launch of “Freedom Journeys: Celebrating the Lives of 250 Phenomenal Philadelphians,” a new multimedia project spotlighting the work of Black residents—both past and present—who have made an impact. These two to three-minute video presentations will air on WURD leading up to Philadelphia’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
“The point is we’re under attack right now,” said City Council President Kenyatta Johnson in his remarks. “We know African American history is American history, and so this evening is an invitation for all of us to stand and speak truth to power.”
### Community Impact Award Recipients
This year’s recipients of the 2025 Community Impact Award included:
– Loree Jones Brown, CEO of Philabundance
– Solomon Jones, WURD Radio host and executive director of ManUp PHL
– Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute
– Dolores Robinson, trailblazing talent agent and producer
“It’s moments like these, when our nation’s leaders are not demonstrating compassion, that our work becomes even more important,” said Loree Jones Brown. “The weight of these challenges and the scale of the work can be overwhelming. That is why I am grateful not to have to labor alone. Nights like this lighten the burden.”
Jones Brown also shared words of encouragement for all who attended. “We are all in this fight to make Philadelphia, the country, and our communities better places. Everything I’ve done, I’ve done out of love for my people,” she said. “I am honored to be honored by my own, and I am grateful for the platform that I have been given at WURD. I love our folks.”
### “Defenders of Democracy” Panel Discussion
The Founder’s Day event featured a “Defenders of Democracy” panel discussion, moderated by WURD host James Peterson. The panel included attorneys Michael Coard, Keir Bradford-Grey, and Dolores Robinson. They focused on the current state of democracy in the United States, legal strategies to protect the civil rights of African Americans, immigration, and the military occupation of American cities.
“People often say that things are getting worse in America; that’s not really true,” said Michael Coard. “Racism is more visible in America, and we’re figuring out a plan to reignite the civil rights-type litigation of the 50s and 60s.” Coard emphasized the importance of Black media in activism, telling the stories of the struggles and issues that Black communities face across the nation.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, who also spoke at the event, said, “What this meeting affirms for me is that all of us, in our own right, have a role to play. There are many ways we can contribute to the social and economic advancement of African and African American people here in our great city.”
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*Photo caption:* The event included a “Defenders of Democracy” panel discussion featuring attorneys Michael Coard (second from left), Keir Bradford-Grey (center), and Dorothy Robinson (right). The discussion was moderated by WURD host James Peterson. — TRIBUNE PHOTO/KYLAN WATSON
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