Aid cuts could spell disaster for the education of poor children

Published date 2011-11-09 11:11
Ahead of a high level Global Partnership for Education (GPE) meeting in Copenhagen today, Oxfam has called for rich country donors and the World Bank to put money on the table for basic education.

Aid agencies forced to close programs if funds don’t urgently arrive for Pakistan floods

Published date 2011-11-09 11:11
Over nine million people who have been affected by severe flooding in Sindh province are at risk of disease and widespread malnutrition, while relief efforts reaching over five million people are under threat due to lack of funds.

Elsevier announces winners of Apps for Library Idea Challenge

Published date 2011-11-09 11:11
Amsterdam – Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, today announced the winners of the Apps for Library Idea Challenge at the 2011 Charleston Conference in Charleston, SC. The international competition encouraged librarians and information professionals to conceptualize solutions to the challenges that they and their…

Rolls-Royce Science Prize celebrates outstanding science teaching

Published date 2011-11-09 11:11
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has announced the winners of the 2011 Rolls-Royce Science Prize, which celebrates and rewards excellence in science teaching. Now in its eighth year, the science prize showcases inspirational projects across the country.

Capita’s National Conference: Payment by Results in the Public Sector

Published date 2011-11-09 11:11
Thursday 8th December 2011 – Central London
Speakers Include: Paul Kirby, Head of Policy Unit, Number 10, Prime Minister’s Office

Royal Dutch Shell plc third quarter 2011 scrip dividend programme reference share price

Published date 2011-11-09 11:11
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS”) today announced the Reference Share Price in respect of the third quarter interim dividend of 2011, which was announced on October 27th, 2011 at $0.42 per A ordinary share (“A Share”) and B ordinary share (“B Share”) and $0.84 per American Depository Share (“ADS”).

First aid skills vital during Christmas rush

Published date 2011-11-09 12:11
As businesses up and down the country take on extra staff over the Christmas period, the British Red Cross is urging employers to make sure they have the necessary first aid cover.

Lovecases are now stocking a full range of Panasonic Lumix cases

Published date 2011-11-09 12:11

Award-winning Rohit Sahgal named APAC Regional Director, Ogilvy Healthworld

Published date 2011-11-09 12:11
HONG KONG — Ogilvy announced today that Rohit Sahgal has been appointed Regional Director of Ogilvy Health for Asia Pacific. Making a very welcome return to Ogilvy after nine years, Rohit will relocate to Shanghai from December to lead the expansion of Ogilvy’s healthcare offering throughout all key markets from Shanghai to Sydney and Mumbai to Tokyo. Rohit rejoins Ogilvy from McCann…

Alan Kercinik joins Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide’s Strategy+Planning Group

Published date 2011-11-09 12:11
NEW YORK — Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy PR), an integrated global communications firm, today named Alan Kercinik as Executive Vice President in its Strategy+Planning (S+P) group, a cross-disciplinary team of the agency’s most senior practitioners that span the global network and consult with clients to elevate strategic excellence, creativity and campaign effectiveness. “Ogilvy…