Many current and future technologies require alloys that can withstand high temperatures without corroding. Now, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have hailed a major breakthrough in understanding how alloys behave at high temperatures, pointing the way to significant improvements in many technologies. The results are published in the highly ranked journal Nature Materials.

Developing alloys that can withstand high temperatures without corroding is a key challenge for many fields, such as renewable and sustainable energy technologies like concentrated solar power and solid oxide fuel cells, as well as aviation, materials processing and petrochemistry.

At high temperatures, alloys can react violently with their environment, quickly causing the materials to fail by corrosion. To protect against this, all high temperature alloys are designed to form a protective oxide scale, usually consisting of aluminium oxide or chromium oxide. This oxide scale plays a decisive role in preventing the metals from corroding. Therefore, research on high temperature corrosion is very focused on these oxide scales – how they are formed, how they perform at high heat, and how they sometimes fail.

The article in Nature Materials answers two classical issues in the area. One applies to the very small additives of so-called ‘reactive elements’ – often yttrium and zirconium – found in all high-temperature alloys. The second issue is about the role of water vapour.

“Adding reactive elements to alloys results in a huge improvement in performance – but no one has been able to provide robust experimental proof why,” says Nooshin Mortazavi, materials researcher at Chalmers’ Department of Physics, and first author of the study. “Likewise, the role of water, which is always present in high-temperature environments, in the form of steam, has been little understood. Our paper will help solve these enigmas”.

In this paper, the Chalmers researchers show how these two elements are linked. They demonstrate how the reactive elements in the alloy promote the growth of an aluminium oxide scale. The presence of these reactive element particles causes the oxide scale to grow inward, rather than outward, thereby facilitating the transport of water from the environment, towards the alloy substrate. Reactive elements and water combine to create a fast-growing, nanocrystalline, oxide scale.

“This paper challenges several accepted ‘truths’ in the science of high temperature corrosion and opens up exciting new avenues of research and alloy development,” says Lars Gunnar Johansson, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Chalmers, Director of the Competence Centre for High Temperature Corrosion (HTC) and co-author of the paper.

“Everyone in the industry has been waiting for this discovery. This is a paradigm shift in the field of high-temperature oxidation,” says Nooshin Mortazavi. “We are now establishing new principles for understanding the degradation mechanisms in this class of materials at very high temperatures.”

Further to their discoveries, the Chalmers researchers suggest a practical method for creating more resistant alloys. They demonstrate that there exists a critical size for the reactive element particles. Above a certain size, reactive element particles cause cracks in the oxide scale, that provide an easy route for corrosive gases to react with the alloy substrate, causing rapid corrosion. This means that a better, more protective oxide scale can be achieved by controlling the size distribution of the reactive element particles in the alloy.

This ground-breaking research from Chalmers University of Technology points the way to stronger, safer, more resistant alloys in the future.

More about: Potential consequences of the research breakthrough

High temperature alloys are used in a variety of areas, and are essential to many technologies which underpin our civilisation. They are crucial for both new and traditional renewable energy technologies, such as “green” electricity from biomass, biomass gasification, bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), concentrated solar energy, and solid oxide fuel cells. They are also crucial in many other important technology areas such as jet engines, petrochemistry and materials processing.

All these industries and technologies are entirely dependent on materials that can withstand high temperatures – 600 ° C and beyond – without failing due to corrosion. There is a constant demand for materials with improved heat resistance, both for developing new high temperature technologies, and for enhancing the process efficiency of existing ones.

For example, if the turbine blades in an aircraft’s jet engines could withstand higher temperatures, the engine could operate more efficiently, resulting in fuel-savings for the aviation industry. Or, if you can produce steam pipes with better high-temperature capability, biomass-fired power plants could generate more power per kilogram of fuel.
Corrosion is one of the key obstacles to material development within these areas. The Chalmers researchers’ article provides new tools for researchers and industry to develop alloys that withstand higher temperatures without quickly corroding.

More About: The Research

The Chalmers researchers’ explanation of how oxide scale growth occurs – which has been developed using several complementary methods for experimentation and quantum chemistry modelling – is completely new to both the research community, and the industry in the field of high-temperature materials.
The research was carried out by the High Temperature Corrosion Center (HTC) in a collaboration between the Departments of Chemistry and Physics at Chalmers, together with the world leading materials manufacturer Kanthal, part of the Sandvik group. HTC is jointly funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, 21 member-companies and Chalmers.

The paper was published in the highly prestigious journal Nature Materials.

Nooshin Mortazavi was recently offered prestigious funding from the Swedish Research Council, the Wenner-Gren Foundation and the Wallenberg Foundation.

Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and offers education in technology, science, shipping and architecture with a sustainable future as its global vision. Chalmers is well-known for providing an effective environment for innovation and has eight priority areas of international significance – Built Environment, Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Life Science Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Production, and Transport.
Graphene Flagship, an FET Flagship initiative by the European Commission, is coordinated by Chalmers. Situated in Gothenburg, Sweden, Chalmers has 10,300 full-time students and 3,100 employees.

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• Series hoist unit with four pick-up points
• Precise handling thanks to mechanical synchronisation
• One motor for four chain drives

Wetter, Germany, 12 April 2018. Fitted with four load hooks, the Demag LDC-Q quadro chain hoist allows different load handling attachments to be lifted and transported at the same time. The available LDC-Q sizes enable loads weighing up to 3.2 t to be handled safely and efficiently.

The Demag LDC-Q quadro chain hoist, a series hoist unit from Demag’s DC range that has a successful track record all over the world, can be used for a wide variety of handling requirements in production and logistics applications. Equipped with four load hooks, LDC-Q units can handle and transport customer-specific load handling attachments or flat components and feed materials to the relevant workstations.

The basis for this broad range of applications is the technology offered by the LDC-D double chain hoist and some dedicated characteristics. For example, these include a design that combines two double chain hoists which have only one drive, which is a special technical feature. This means that only one chain hoist motor transfers power to the other three chain lead-offs of the Demag LDC-Q quadro unit via corresponding connections. Mechanically synchronised hook lead-offs provide for uniform and precise load handling. This arrangement enables loads with an asymmetrical weight distribution up to a ratio of 70:30 to be picked up without any problems.

ProHub integrated variable speed control, which is a feature unique to Demag chain hoists, also permits rated speeds of up to 90 percent higher in the partial load range.Operators can utilise sizes DC 10 and DC 25 for handling loads weighing up to 3.2 t. The Demag LDC-Q quadro chain hoist offers benefits for safe and efficient lifting. Operation of the control unit with low voltage (24 V contactor control) as well as smooth starting and braking for low load sway are also significant factors. Further safety-related functions satisfy at least Performance Level c and Category 2 to EN ISO 13849-1.

Besides safety, service is also of major importance. The generously dimensioned slipping clutch and gearbox, which is maintenance-free for up to 10 years, as well as fast and simple maintenance of individual components thanks to its modular design, help to make the Demag LDC-Q quadro chain hoist easy to service. These are all important aspects that minimise downtimes and extend the unit’s service life for improved productivity.

For control of the Demag LDC-Q quadro chain hoist, operators also benefit from DSC/DSE control pendants with their low-fatigue actuation force for improved ergonomics. To meet specific ergonomics needs, operators can choose between radio controls or cable-connected control pendants that can be integrated into stationary control units.

And ultimately, 2D and 3D geometry models in the Demag Designer tool give owners the opportunity to view a potential solution and its precise arrangement in their existing building and machinery infrastructure already at the pre-planning stage.

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Applications are now open for high school students aged between 15-18 years. Students from more than 80 countries have already registered their interest for the KWHS Global Young Leaders Academy (GYLA), which will host four sessions in 2018.

New Delhi, April 2, 2018: Knowledge@Wharton High School (KWHS), a member of the Knowledge@Wharton global network, part of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is accepting applications to its upcoming summer program, KWHS Global Young Leaders Academy. KWHS promotes global financial literacy, entrepreneurship and leadership among high school students and educators around the world. The KWHS Global Young Leaders Academy (GYLA) will conduct four two-week sessions from June to August in 2018 (Session A: June 2-16; Session B: June 16-30; Session C: July 7-21; Session D: July 21-August 4), at the Philadelphia campus of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. High school students aged 15-18 years are eligible to apply through BrainGain Magazine, a leading study-abroad online portal that is collaborating with KWHS on this program.

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GYLA provides a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship, business and personal finance and equips students with the skills to excel in a global marketplace. The program includes a session on U.S. college admissions to help students understand the experience of applying to American colleges and universities. The participants also get a chance to be a part of a community-service project and receive a certificate that recognizes their volunteer hours, visit cultural centers, participate in social activities, and have a fun-filled experience at Six Flags Adventure Park.  Additionally, students receive a certificate from Knowledge@Wharton High School upon successful completion of the program.  Past participants have described the program as an “eye-opening experience”; “enriching and a must-do”; and one that prepares them to “function independently”, providing “insight into college life at USA” and an opportunity for “meeting people from different countries.” The two-week program costs $5,110 per student, including tuition, ground transportation, medical insurance coverage during the program, lodging and boarding. The program fee does not include international travel costs, international travel insurance and visa costs.

Mukul Pandya, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, Knowledge@Wharton network, says, “The Knowledge@Wharton High School GYLA provides students with the opportunity to enhance their leadership and entrepreneurial skills. More importantly, it exposes students to college life abroad while also giving them the chance to meet people from different cultures and nationalities. With each passing year, we see more and more students from across the globe, which makes the summer program a holistically enriching experience.”

KWHS Global Young Leaders Academy is a unique opportunity for high school students to experience introductory business and finance education. In the past, more than 280 students from more than 30 countries, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Greece, China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Singapore, and India, have attended the program. For the 2018 sessions, the program has already received interest from more than 1,000 students from more than 80 countries.

Speaking about the Wharton summer program experience, Harjiv Singh, Founder of BrainGain Magazine said, “BrainGain Magazine is glad to collaborate with Knowledge@Wharton for four years straight. The summer program at the Wharton School has seen immense growth over the years. Not only does this program give an edge to students who are inclined towards business and entrepreneurship, but also provides an insight into college life in USA.”

About the Wharton School and Knowledge@Wharton

Founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. With a broad global community and one of the most published business school faculties, Wharton creates economic and social value around the world. The school has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA and doctoral students; more than 9,000 annual participants in executive education programs; and a powerful alumni network of 96,000 graduates.

Knowledge@Wharton is the online business analysis journal of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The site, which is free, captures relevant knowledge generated at Wharton and beyond by offering articles and videos based on research, conferences, speakers, books and interviews with faculty and other experts on current business topics. Knowledge@Wharton offers content in Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese and has a separate site for high school educators and students.

About BrainGain Magazine

BrainGain Magazine (www.braingainmag.com), a Salwan Media Ventures company, is the leading Study Abroad online magazine for students, their parents, and mid-career professionals. We aim to be the definitive source of information for anyone interested in exploring and learning about Study Abroad. Our primary target audience is between the ages of 16 and 25 years. We provide content to guide students and their parents through the decision-making process when exploring options to study abroad.

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50 scholarships of Rs.250,000 each will be presented to deserving class XII women, to pursue studies in the field of science in India

Mumbai, June 06 2017: L’Oréal India invites women students who have completed class XII in India to apply for the 14^th edition of its ‘For Young Women in Science Scholarship (FYWIS) Programme’. As a part of the programme, L’Oréal India will award scholarships worth Rs. 250,000 each to 50 promising but economically disadvantaged young women to help them complete their graduation in any scientific field from a recognised college/university in India.

“L’Oréal strongly believes that science is the source of progress, and the contribution of women is vital to its future.” said Mr. Jean-Christophe Letellier, Managing Director, L’Oréal India. “For the 14^th year, we are proud to remain dedicated to supporting talented women to pursue their aspirations in the field of science.”

Instituted in 2003, The L’Oréal India ‘For Young Women in Science’ Scholarship Programme is an extension of the international L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science partnership and has enabled more than 300 young women till date to pursue a career in science. Last year alone, the Programme received more than 3000 entries.

Eligibility criteria: Young women who have passed class XII exams from across India in the current academic year (ended March 2017), with a minimum of 85% in PCM/PCB and not over 19 years of age as on 31/05/2017, are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

This scholarship is open for study in any field of science: medicine, engineering, information technology, pharmacy, biotechnology, and other graduate courses pertaining to science (B.Sc). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by an eminent jury of scientists and academicians. Scholarships will be presented only upon securing admission.

Students can apply for the scholarship though an easy online application process on:  www.foryoungwomeninscience.com  OR download application forms from the website and courier them to L’Oréal FYWIS Scholarships, Buddy4Study, Suite-406, H-140, Sector 63, Noida U.P. 201307. Deadline for submitting forms along with the relevant documents 10^th July 2017. 

Interview locations: Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata

For further information, call 022-67003000 or email us on fywis.india@loreal.com

About L’Oréal India

L’Oréal India has been present in the country as a wholly owned subsidiary of L’Oréal S.A. since 1994. Today L’Oréal India is present in all distribution channels with 16 brands, available in mass market channels (L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New-York, NYX); in hair and beauty salons (L’Oréal Professionnel, Matrix, Kérastase, Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals, Decleor); in selective distribution (The Body Shop, Kiehl’s Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Diesel).

L’Oréal India employs over 1,600 people across four regional offices, including at its two manufacturing facilities in Chakan (Pune) and in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), its Research and Innovation facilities, and at the headquarters in Mumbai. www.loreal.co.in

About L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science

The L’Oréal India For Young Women in Science Scholarship Programme is now in its 14^th year and has enabled 300- young women from economically disadvantaged sections of society, to complete their graduation in a scientific field of their choice. Scholarships worth Rs. 250,000 are awarded to promising young women over a period of four years.

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New Delhi, 02^ndMay 2017—Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is calling for applications of Indian students to its post graduate programmes in the fields of hospitality, tourism and event management. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is a private institution based on the Swiss model of experiential learning, preparing entrepreneurial and innovative graduates across a global network of campuses in Switzerland, Spain, the US, China and Jordan.

Les Roches’ master programmes advance students’ careers into senior managerial positions through a focus on problem solving, data-driven decision making, strategic business planning and leadership development. The curriculum has been developed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure maximum relevance to industry trends and demands, delivered by an experienced, international recognized faculty with both practical experiences and academic credentials. Minimum age limit is 21 years old and above.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor degree (preferably in Hospitality, Tourism, Event Management or a BBA).

English qualification: If you are not a native English speaker, or if you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school, please enclose one of the following:

• TOEFL: minimum score of 550 points for the paper based test or 80 on the Internet Based Test (IBT). The TOEFL testing code number for Les Roches is 9827.
• Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): Grade A or Cambridge Advanced Exam (CAE): Grade C. Please send the statement of results.
• IELTS: Academic Module minimum Overall Band Score of 6.0 and at least 5.5 in each discipline.
• Interview: The school may require a phone or personal interview before admission into the programme.

How to Apply: Applicants for the next summer intake in July must apply by 15 May 2017. For further information and to submit your application, please go to www.lesroches.edu/admissions

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April 09, 2017 – DuPont Sustainable Solutions is now seeking applications for the 13^th edition of the DuPont Safety and Sustainability Awards.

“Over the last decade, the DuPont Safety and Sustainability Awards have become widely recognized among industrial companies as a benchmark for workplace safety, sustainability and operational excellence,” said David Vassallo, global managing director, DuPont Sustainable Solutions.  “More importantly, they have helped to promote initiatives aimed at saving lives and protecting the environment.”

The awards will be judged by a jury composed of leading experts in the field of workplace safety, environment and operations management. An application form, available at http://dssa.dupont.com, should be submitted by April 23, 2017. Complete entries, including a summary of the project, must be received by May 31, 2017.

Since its launch in 2002, the competition has attracted a growing number of applicants, with entries for 2015 increasing nearly 150 percent over those in 2013.  Last year’s entries came from a wide range of industry sectors across the globe.

The DuPont Safety and Sustainability Awards competition welcomes entries from all companies or organizations that can demonstrate significant achievements in one of the following three categories: safety, sustainability or operations excellence.  Regional winners in each category will be announced in early summer, and the global winner will be announced in September at an award ceremony taking place within the context of the XXI World Congress on Safety and Health at Work in Singapore.  Awards will be judged on criteria including management commitment, cultural evolution, performance improvement, innovation and stakeholder engagement. Winners will receive a trophy and a certificate at the award ceremony.  Further details, as well as the application form, can be obtained at http://dssa.dupont.com or by contacting the independent organizing committee via email at dssa@nexdor.ch.

DuPont Sustainable Solutions is one of eight DuPont businesses. Bringing customers the benefits of an integrated global consulting services and process technology enterprise, it applies DuPont’s real-world experience, history of innovation, problem-solving success, and strong brands to help organizations transform their workplaces and work cultures to become safer, more efficient and more environmentally sustainable. Additional information is available at: www.sustainablesolutions.dupont.com.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802.  The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit: www.dupont.com

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Six Atos Codex mobile apps now available for MindSphere to manage manufacturing production processes and improve plant efficiency

National, 09^th March 2017

Atos, a leader in digital transformation, is the first partner to deliver mobile applications for MindSphere, the open, cloud-based IoT (Internet of Things) operating system from Siemens. These applications enable manufacturers to access and analyze production data via their mobile devices, enabling them to efficiently manage production, resolve conflict and optimize resources to improve plant productivity. The first six MindSphere applications from Atos include the Manufacturing Sustainability App and the Production Confirmation App.

The apps integrate the production data with that from the various management systems, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Using Big Data Analytics, the apps enable users to receive role-specific and position-specific data about the current and future status of production. With these apps users are able to respond to and manage emerging problems in the production process in a timely manner, streamlining production processes. These Atos apps will be available to end-users in MindSphere version 2.0.

“Our IoT operating system MindSphere coupled with these new applications create concrete added value for customers,” says Dr. Ralf Wagner, COO MindSphere at Siemens. “We are delighted that Atos is committed to this open ecosystem and is creating specific solutions on this basis.”

“Atos is one of the first partners of MindSphere. We bring integration, infrastructure, consulting and security services as well as expertise in the development of ready-to-use applications, in order to seamlessly connect MindSphere customers with their existing IT systems” said Philippe Miltin, senior vice president of Manufacturing, Retail and Transportation, Atos. “Our objective is to provide more applications over the coming year.”

About Atos Codex

Atos Codex is the Atos brand for business driven analytics, Internet of Things and cognitive solutions consisting of methodology, design labs, an open industrial platform factory as well as high-performance data analytics that provide a complete set of products and skills to design, build and run digital business platforms. Atos Codex is one of the four pillars of Atos’ Digital Transformation Factory – alongside Atos Canopy Orchestrated Hybrid Cloud; SAP HANA by Atos and Atos Digital Workplace – that enables Atos to deliver its clients digital transformation that is on time, on budget and on specification.

About Atos

Atos SE (Societas Europaea) is a leader in digital transformation with circa 100,000 employees in 72 countries and pro forma annual revenue of circa € 12 billion. Serving a global client base, the Group is the European leader in Big Data, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace and provides Cloud services, Infrastructure & Data Management, Business & Platform solutions, as well as transactional services through Worldline, the European leader in the payment industry. With its cutting edge technologies, digital expertise and industry knowledge, the Group supports the digital transformation of its clients across different business sectors: Defense, Financial Services, Health, Manufacturing, Media, Utilities, Public sector, Retail, Telecommunications, and Transportation. The Group is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic & Paralympic Games and is listed on the Euronext Paris market. Atos operates under the brands Atos, Atos Consulting, Atos Worldgrid, Bull, Canopy, Unify and Worldline.

About Siemens

 Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-bsaving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of efficient power generation and power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2016, which ended on September 30, 2016, Siemens generated revenue of €79.6 billion and net income of €5.6 billion. At the end of September 2016, the company had around 351,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

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~ South Asia and Middle East Regional Finale to be held at One Globe Forum in New Delhi in February 2017 ~

New Delhi, October 18, 2016: Knowledge@Wharton High School (KWHS), part of the global Knowledge@Wharton network of online business journals at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is inviting applications for the Knowledge@Wharton Investment Competition in South Asia and Middle East region.

Knowledge@Wharton Investment Competition will run in two regions. The deadline for sending applications for the investment competition from South Asia and Middle East is October 31, 2016.

Diana Drake, Managing Editor of Knowledge@Wharton High School says, “KWHS Investment Competition provides a risk-free platform for young students to showcase their potential in investing by developing strategies to manage and grow their trading portfolio. Through this competition, they will learn skill sets outside of their classroom, such as teamwork, leadership, risk, communication and of course, making sound investments. In our first edition, we witnessed some brilliant presentations and I am confident that this year will be even better. I wish each participating team all the very best!”

The competition is a free, global, online investment simulation for high school students from Class 9 to Class 12.  Each team is required to have four to nine students. Each competing team has to manage a portfolio of $100,000 in virtual cash using OTIS, Wharton’s Online Trading and Investment Simulator. As a result of this competition, students learn about teamwork, communication, risk, diversification, company analysis, industry analysis and investing.

The competition requires two deliverables: A mid-project team review and a final policy. The mid-project team review is for the competing group to show the judges that the teams are developing strategies and following them. The final policy will focus on the investment strategies of the teams. Based on these, top teams for the finale will be shortlisted.

The OTIS trading will begin in South Asia and Middle East on November 1, 2016; mid project team review will take place on December 11, 2016; trading will end on January 10, 2017; final strategies will be due on January 20, 2016; and the South Asia and Middle East Region Finale will take place on February 11, 2016 which is the second day of One Globe Forum.

Hosted by Salwan Media Ventures, the annual One Globe Forum brings together global thought leaders to discuss how to build a 21st century knowledge economy in India and South Asia. The competition finale will be organized and executed on behalf of KWHS by BrainGain Magazine, a study abroad magazine for students, their parents and mid-career professionals in South Asia, which also partners for sending high school students to the KWHS Global Young Leaders Academy. Three teams from high schools belonging to Amity International, a network of educational institutions located in and around New Delhi, India, won the top prizes during this first annual KWHS Investment Competition South Asia and Middle East Regional Finale in February 2016.

About Knowledge@Wharton

Knowledge@Wharton is the online business analysis journal of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The site, which is free, captures relevant knowledge generated at Wharton and beyond by offering articles and videos based on research, conferences, speakers, books and interviews with faculty and other experts on current business topics. Knowledge@Wharton offers content in Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese and has a separate site for high school educators and students.

About BrainGain Magazine

BrainGain Magazine (www.braingainmag.com), a Salwan Media Ventures company, is the leading Study Abroad online magazine for students, their parents, and mid-career professionals. We aim to be the definitive source of information for anyone interested in exploring and learning about Study Abroad. Our primary target audience is between the ages of 16 and 25 years. We provide content to guide students and their parents through the decision-making process when exploring options to study abroad.

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• Top 3 winners will be awarded cash prices along with expert guidance to kick-start their ideas
• 10  shortlisted early stage companies  will be inducted into  Espark- Viridian Accelerator Program

18^th March, 2016: The applications for the Big B Plan 2016, a national level contest for early and growth stage startups; is culminating on the 20^th March 2016. Big B Plan 2016 is an initiative by Espark-Viridian Accelerator in association with Headstart Network to help the budding entrepreneurs validate their ideas, provide one-on-one mentorship from internationally recognised mentors and provide access to a wide network of investors.

As a part of its initiative, Top 3 shortlisted startups will be awarded cash price of 1 lakh, Rs. 50,000 and Rs.30, 000 each and a unique opportunity for the top 10 startups to be part of the Espark-Viridian accelerator program. Along with high quality mentoring, and acceleration assistance, the startups will also have access to raise seed investment of up to INR 20 lakh each, provided they fulfil certain terms and conditions.

The panelist of the Big B Plan 2016 includes Jim Duffy, CEO, Entrepreneurial Spark; Vibhuti Channa, Director Viridian Ventures; Amit Singh, MD, Headstart Network; Murali Hariharan, MD, Venture Investments (Singapore); Paresh Gupta, Founder, Neos Angels; and Arpit Agarwal, Principal, Blume Ventures.

About Espark -Viridian

Espark-Viridian is a business accelerator for early stage and growing ventures.  A joint initiative between Entrepreneurial Spark, UK, and Viridian Ventures, aims to be a game changer. Using their rapidly growing network of acceleration centres across India, and a program based approach to building entrepreneurs, Espark-Viridian offers a comprehensive package that includes infrastructure, seed capital and mentoring.

For more information, please visit us at www.espark-viridian.org

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Accepts MAT/CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/GPAT/IIHMR PHARMA MAT

Jaipur, 16 March, 2016: One of the globally recognized and leading healthcare research organizations’ of the country, IIHMR Universitys’ School of Pharmaceutical Management is inviting applications for a two year full time course- MBA Pharmaceutical Management . The course has a total in take of 60 students.  The course is designed to develop trained professionals with requisite skills in planning and operating management techniques; diagnosing and solving management problems; and acquiring consultancy skills, with a view to preparing them to work with pharmaceutical industries.

MBA Pharmaceutical Management is a flagship course of IIHMR University. This program aims at preparing professionals for a challenging career in pharmaceutical management for public and private sectors and in Pharmaceutical Organization and other related sectors.

The objective of the program is to understand the concepts and techniques of modern management and their application in Pharmaceutical management, develop skills in diagnosing and solving operational problems in the delivery of pharmaceutical services. To develop skills of analyzing, diagnosing, develop skills to learn the application of qualitative and quantitative analytical tools as they are applicable in the pharmaceutical industry. To help understand and appreciate methodologies of pharmaceutical management training and develop skils with focus on strategic responsibility for training and human resources development of the pharmaceutical industy and to enlarge the outlook of the participants about the larger background and context of pharmaceutical management.

Companies visiting the campus for the last 10 years are:  Thumbay Group of Hospitals, Ajman (UAE), ZS Associates Gurgaon, Accenture , IMS Healthcare, Bangalore, Novartis HyderabadmMSD,ABBOTT etc.. Students completing the program are offered a pay package of Rs.6 to Rs. 11.58 p.a  Students with a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3 years duration and 50% aggregate marks (Pharmacy/ Science/Biotechnology / Management/ Medicine), valid MAT/CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/GPAT/IIHMR PHARMA MAT score or any other national level management aptitude tests, students awaiting final year results for the year 2016/ candidates appearing final year examination of Bachelor’s degree can apply for this program. Candidates with 2 years relevant work experience are exempted from above scores . The candidates willing to apply can download the form from www.iihmr.edu.in or can also apply online. The completed form needs to be sent to the University’s address by latest 30 June, 2016, Last date of submission of application forms is July 4^th, 2016, followed by Group discussion and interview between 14^th – 15^th April, 2016, 9th – 10th June, 2016 and 7th – 8th July, 2016.

Selection will be made strictly on merit which will be prepared on the basis of the percentage in graduation, score in the mentioned management aptitude tests/ experience, performance in group discussion and Personal Interview.

IIHMR University boasts of an unmatched list of faculty members that train students to become expert professionals in Hospital, Health and pharmacetical Management. Spread across 14 acres with the best infrastructure facilities, the IIHMR University also offers hostel facility within the campus with sports and recreation facilities for its students.

About IIHMR University, Jaipur:

Established in 1984 in Jaipur, IIHMR is the first of its kind in India, with attention solely focused on health systems management. Recognized by Department of Science & Technology , Ministry of Finance and Government of India as a Research Institution. Accredited to International Hospital Federation & Association of University Programmes in Health Administration. IIHMR Jaipur has now become the IIHMR University. The IIHMR University is a specialized Research University in management research, postgraduate education and training exclusively in the health sector. The University aims to generate new knowledge and technologies to provide evidence and inputs for developing effective policies and health interventions and strategies. The origin of the IIHMR University has its roots in pioneering and significant contribution of Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), Jaipur in the last three decades to policy and program management research, and capacity development in health and hospital management in India and South-East Asia, which has enabled it to attain the status of a university. The IIHMR University has a mission to improve the standards of health through better management of health care and related programs through management research, education, training and institutional networking in a national and global perspective in the health sector. Over the last 30 years, IIHMR, working as a WHO Collaborating Centre for District Health Systems and designated as an Institute of Excellence by the Ministry of Health and FamilyWelfare, has played a major role in promoting and conducting health policy and program management research. The Institute has been instrumental in a paradigm shift in the management of health care and hospitals in India. A critical mass of professionally trained health and hospital managers has been produced by IIHMR. For its contribution to management education, it has gained several Leadership Awards. In addition, IIHMR has become a major destination for training and capacity development in leadership and strategic management, hospital management, disaster management, quality management, project management, health management information systems,Pharmaceutical Management and health economics and finance.

Collaborating Institutions and Universities: World Health Organization; SEAPHEIN; Johns Hopkins University, USA; Chester University, UK; Mahidol University, Thailand; SAARCTBInstitute;TheUNION;Afghan Public Health Institute,Kabul; BPKoirala Institute of Public Health, Nepal. The Institute undertakes training, research and consultancy in health management in close collaboration with international organizations such as UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, ODA, DANIDA, KFW & GTZ, NORAD, CARE and USAID. Working for Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (GOI), Planning Commission, Indian Council of Medical Research, state governments and others. International Linkages collaborated with University of North Carolina, USA to offer masters programme to candidates from South-Asia.

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