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  • Academic Session on “Higher Education in Australia: Career Pathways in a Global Economy”

    Academic Session on “Higher Education in Australia: Career Pathways in a Global Economy”

    The Department of Economics has successfully organized an informative academic session titled “Higher Education in Australia: Career Pathways in a Global Economy” on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The session was held at the Media Studio, Annex 2, Level 2, AIUB, with the objective of familiarizing students and faculty members with global higher education opportunities, particularly in Australia.

    The session was conducted by Dr. Enamul Hoque, Senior Lecturer at the School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia. Drawing on his extensive academic and international experience, Dr. Hoque provided a comprehensive overview of Australia’s higher education system, emphasizing its global recognition, research excellence, and student-centered learning environment. He highlighted various academic pathways for international students, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and research opportunities, and explained how these pathways align with the evolving demands of the global labor market.

    Dr. Hoque also discussed a wide range of global career opportunities and professional prospects, underscoring the importance of international exposure, interdisciplinary skills, and global networking in enhancing employability in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Furthermore, he addressed emerging trends in global education, such as international collaboration, cross-border research, and the growing significance of fields like global health, sustainability, and data-driven disciplines. He concluded by offering practical guidance on building strong academic profiles and developing successful international academic and career trajectories.

    The session was attended by Head of the Department of Economics, Dr. Faria Sultana, along with other respected faculty members of the Department of Economics, Public health and Social Sciences. Their participation contributed to the academic significance of the session and encouraged meaningful discussion and interaction. Overall, the event provided an engaging platform for knowledge sharing on international higher education and global career development, reaffirming AIUB’s commitment to fostering global perspectives among its academic community.

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  • Pichavant, M. & Manning, D. Petrogenesis of tourmaline granites and Topaz granites; the contribution of experimental data. Phys. Earth Planet. Inter. 35, 31–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9201(84)90032-3 (1984).

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  • NT Environment Protection Authority orders Santos, Inpex licence conditions review

    NT Environment Protection Authority orders Santos, Inpex licence conditions review

    The Northern Territory environment regulator is re-examining the licence conditions of major gas facilities in Darwin, after one of its biggest operators admitted to under-reporting toxic emissions.

    In October, Inpex revealed it drastically under-reported several emissions in the 2023–24 financial year at its Ichthys onshore gas processing facility, including a 13,000 per cent increase in levels of benzene — a known carcinogen.

    Levels of benzene remained high in the 2024–2025 reporting year.

    The oil and gas giant has maintained levels of emissions were well within government guidelines and posed no increased health risk to the community or workers — though the error has triggered an ongoing investigation by the federal and NT governments.

    In November, workers at Inpex spoke out against the company, alleging they were exposed to potentially dangerous air pollutants.

    Last Tuesday, in a joint statement with the NT chief health officer, Paul Burgess, the NT Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) said following an independent review of Inpex’s emissions data, it had ordered a review of the gas facility’s licence conditions “to ensure they adequately address human health risks from air emissions”.

    That includes Inpex’s Ichthys facility and Santos’s Darwin LNG facility.

    On Monday, Inpex’s senior vice-president Bill Townsend said the company was “firmly committed to the safety of our people and the community, the protection of the environment, and the continued safe operations of Ichthys LNG”.

    Santos declined to comment.

    Calls for an independent, ‘modern’ review 

    Melissa Haswell, a professor of health, safety and environment at the Queensland University of Technology, said the renewed scrutiny was a “positive step”.

    “It’s a step towards gaining more trust from the community that the NT EPA is taking this seriously,” she said.

    “But we’ll see what the outcomes are, how they do it, and whether they allow the community to know what’s in the air they’re breathing.”

    Professor Haswell said the review needed to be “modern” and must take seriously the potential health impacts of chemicals released from gas facilities, particularly given their close proximity to Darwin’s population.

    “To have such a major error go without a very, very comprehensive follow-up would be just unthinkable,” she said. 

    Professor Haswell said an updated literature review was essential to determine what constituted safe levels of exposure to the chemicals, and that the reviews must be carried out by highly skilled, independent experts.

    Santos’s Darwin LNG tank is set to be filled again as part of Santos’ Barossa gas project. (ABC News: Pete Garnish)

    In its statement, the NT EPA said it had engaged “air quality expert consultants” to review Inpex’s emissions data “to ensure accuracy and completeness”. 

    “The draft review was provided to the department on 17 December and is now nearing completion. It will inform further requirements for Inpex to address,” the statement said. 

    “To safeguard community health outcomes and provide evidence-based assurance, the chief health officer commissioned an independent human health risk assessment. The independent assessment will be completed in the new year.”

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  • Illinois State 73-56 Drake (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap – ESPN

    1. Illinois State 73-56 Drake (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
    2. Walker has 17 as Illinois State knocks off Drake 73-56  The Washington Post
    3. Redbirds Use Big Second Half to Run Past Bulldogs 73-56  Illinois State University Athletics
    4. Men’s Basketball…

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  • AsAP2 transcriptionally activates ferulate 5-hydroxylase, diverting ferulic acid metabolism toward lignin biosynthesis in Angelica sinensis.

  • Zhang, H. Y., Bi, W. G., Yu, Y. & Liao, W. B. Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels in China: Distribution, cultivation, utilization and variation. Genetic Res. Crop Evol. 59(4), 607–613. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-012-9795-9 (2012).

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  • Xiaomi 17 family might be getting another member soon

    Xiaomi 17 family might be getting another member soon

    Xiaomi has already launched the 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and 17 Ultra, but apparently there might be a fifth member of the 17 family coming. According to prolific Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, the company is working on a new member of…

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  • Women’s Basketball Defeats Carolina University, 82-31

    Women’s Basketball Defeats Carolina University, 82-31

    Box Score BOONE, N.C. – The App State women’s basketball team (7-5, 0-2 SBC) capped the 2025 calendar…

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  • Bradley 76-68 Evansville (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap – ESPN

    1. Bradley 76-68 Evansville (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
    2. AJ Casey scores career-high 21 points at Bradley  University of Evansville Athletics
    3. Braves and Purple Aces set to face off ahead of 2026  Bradley University Athletics
    4. Turnbull leads…

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  • 1 soldier, 5 terrorists killed in security forces operation in NW Pakistan-Xinhua

    ISLAMABAD, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — A soldier and five terrorists were killed during a clash between security forces and terrorists in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said.

    The security forces conducted an…

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  • Minnesota 60-43 Fairleigh Dickinson (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap – ESPN

    1. Minnesota 60-43 Fairleigh Dickinson (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
    2. Bobby Durkin scores season-high 19 as Gophers trip Fairleigh Dickinson in men’s college basketball  Star Tribune
    3. Bobby Durkin pours in 19 as Minnesota handles Fairleigh…

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