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The Yale Ventures Pitchfest took place on December 5th 2024, an annual event held to showcase Yale faculty innovators presenting breakthrough research projects in therapeutics, medical devices, and digital health. The day-long event, which drew over 500 attendees to witness Yale’s most promising translational research, also served as the semi-finals for the Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale. “PitchFest and The Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale drive life science breakthroughs by transforming discoveries into ventures tackling global healthcare challenges. We celebrate all scientist-entrepreneur applicants and their contributions, and we’re excited to support their journey,” said Morag Grassie, Director of The Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale University. Read a recap and watch pitch videos here: https://lnkd.in/eEaWM7gH 

“The destruction and loss of life brought by these wildfires are unimaginable. By supporting these organizations, we’re helping to direct funds to those most in need.” ~ Len Blavatnik, Head of the Blavatnik Family Foundation. The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund is committing an initial $1 million to the Los Angeles area fire relief and rebuilding efforts. The Fund will donate to organizations such as California Community Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Project HOPE, and MusiCares Foundation, among others, to aid the community, local first responders, and those in the music industry affected by the disaster. Learn more about the Foundation’s efforts here: https://lnkd.in/eiwiXA2K

School Travel Organiser has recommended the Imperial War Museums’ Blavatnik Art Film and Photography Galleries, which uses augmented reality (AR) technology to tell stories ranging from the Battle of Britain to Women in Wartime. Art is war’s most truthful witness and the Blavatnik Galleries provide a great learning experience, thematically presenting the IWM’s extraordinarily rich and unique art collection alongside extensive era-defining film and photography. Read School Travel Organiser's write-up here: https://lnkd.in/eykPaziC The galleries are free to enter – plan your visit here: https://lnkd.in/e-xCzz4q. #museum #education #art

The US-Israel Blavatnik Scientific Forum was created in January 2019 to establish scientific relationships, promote collaboration, and stimulate cooperation between the countries. November’s symposium tackled the topic of improving crops in the face of climate change and took place at the National Academy of Sciences in D.C. Peter Thoren, Executive Vice President of Access Industries and Head of the Access Family Office, joined Edward Buckler (Cornell University) and Avraham Levy (Weizmann Institute of Science) in delivering welcome remarks on the importance of establishing scientific relationships, promoting collaboration and understanding, and stimulating cooperation between U.S. and Israeli scientists. Talented scientists spoke to a number of topics spanning cropping systems, pathogen and pest control, and new breeding technologies - thank you to all those involved. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e9WXvcYE Stanford University, University of Florida, Inari, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Colorado State University, Iowa State University, Duke University, University of Haifa, The Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research - Ben Gurion University of the Negev, USDA

Recently, Britney Schmidt was recognised as one of the three National Laureates at the US Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists for advancing climate science and planetary habitability studies through groundbreaking research on ice-ocean interactions, as well as innovative exploration of Earth’s polar regions and icy planetary bodies. “Being a Blavatnik National Awards Laureate is a great honor and a chance to highlight the work our team has done, and our plans for the future”, says Schmidt, an Associate Professor at Cornell University. Discover more below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eS7-TbgH

We are delighted to support the latest exhibition opening at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence uncovers the extraordinary internationalist culture of the Golden Age of the Mughal Court (about 1560 – 1660) during the reigns of its most famous emperors: Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. 🎟️ You can book your tickets now to visit the exhibition here: https://lnkd.in/e8t3tBKg

Congratulations to Richard Flanagan, winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. He is the first author to win both the Booker Prize (Booker Prize Foundation) for Fiction and the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. Flanagan’s book, Question 7, was honored in a ceremony held last Tuesday at BMA House in London. The Foundation is proud to support the awards ceremony and the Baillie Gifford Prize Read Smart podcast. Discover more about the awards evening here: https://lnkd.in/ekvGmHYY #books #nonfiction #BGPrize2024

Discover never-before-seen royal and court fashion treasures in Dress Codes, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace, Historic Royal Palaces, supported by the Foundation. Among the highlights of this exciting new exhibition are pieces worn by a young Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Princess Margaret, and Queen Victoria. 🎟️ Mark the date - tickets will go on sale in early 2025! Read coverage of the exhibition from Royal Life Magazine here: https://lnkd.in/eVHZMPzM #fashion #royalfamily

The US National Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists, held in collaboration with the The New York Academy of Sciences, honor the work of trailblazing researchers pushing forward boundaries in their fields of expertise. Today, we’re highlighting the work of the award’s physical sciences and engineering finalists who will each receive $15,000 in funding for their projects. 🔬 Polina Anikeeva (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) recognized for integrating nanomaterials synthesis and electronic device design to develop neurotechnologies, artificial limbs, and soft robotics 💾 Maryam Shanechi (University of Southern California) recognized for pioneering research at the intersection of engineering, AI, and neuroscience to develop advanced neurotechnologies 📈 Ivan Corwin (Columbia University) recognized for developing Extreme Diffusion Theory to model complex physical systems like the growth of tumors, the propagation of nerve signals, and the early spread of pandemics ⛈️ Anima Anandkumar (California Institute of Applied Technology) recognized for groundbreaking advancements in AI to address practical scientific challenges and drastically accelerating simulation of complex phenomena 💡 Alexey Gorshkov (National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), University of Maryland) recognized for advancing the understanding and control of large interacting quantum systems through pioneering research at the intersection of physics and information science Below, you can find out what it means to each scientist to receive the award 👇

A program at Howard University, endowed by Warner Music Group and Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund, has been recognized as one of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools 2024.  Howard’s music business program offers unique industry support, mentorship, career development opportunities and global reach. Its aim is to foster innovation, positive change and social justice. Students graduate with a Chartmetric Data Analytics certification and the first-ever certification for Social Justice in the Music Industry for Leaders. Explore the ranking here: https://lnkd.in/ehPfybTY