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Chuck Feeney gives Qld $102m donation
Image: A concept drawing of the planned science and technology precinct to be built at Queensland University of Technology’s Gardens Point campus. The Queensland and federal governments have welcomed what they say is the largest ever medical donation in Australia’s history. American philanthropist Chuck Feeney…
Author: ABC Local (Australia)
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Reasons for Supplementary Budget for the Republic of Ireland
A supplementary budget for the Republic of Ireland contains tough but necessary measures to set the country on the road to recovery after a difficult recession, said Brian Cowen, Taoiseach for the Republic of Ireland, in this speech. Original Source Ceann Comhairle Yesterday, the Minister…
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Wider Opportunities for Women Endorses Recovery Package
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Wider Opportunities for Women strongly supports the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that will be debated on the House floor this week. With every day, economic conditions worsen and the struggle to take care of basic needs grows greater for women and…
Author: Wider Opportunities for Women
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Budget woes force cuts in summer-school programs
Original Source By David Crary, AP National Writer From coast to coast, tough financial conditions are forcing school districts and nonprofit groups to cut back on summer programs that are widely viewed as invaluable to both struggling and superior students. The casualties including enrichment programs…
Author: The Boston Globe (AP)
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Influencing Policy at All Levels of Government
By Gara LaMarche Not too many years ago, it was a hard sell to convince most foundations that involvement in public policy, and particularly the support of advocacy, was an essential element of carrying out their philanthropic mission, whatever that happened to be. Many had…
Author: Insight Magazine
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Super cities are not just rocket science
We must future-proof our economy with knowledge and innovation: THIS month Brisbane sends a powerful global message that it is more than just one of Australia’s most liveable cities and among the world’s top 50 cities. Construction begins on the Translational Research Institute, a medical…
Author: The Australian
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Feeney donation leverages in $402m
Original Source by Guy Healy THE capacity of Brisbane-based universities and research institutes to conduct advanced medical research would be doubled by the record $102.5 million donation by billionaire philanthropist Chuck Feeney, leading immunologist Ian Frazer said this week. In a surprise move, Queensland Premier…
Author: The Australian
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Just and Fair Schools Fund Newsletter: May 2012
The Just and Fair Schools Fund supports grassroots organising initiatives that work to eliminate harsh school discipline policies and practices – and that uphold the right to education for all youth. Our newsletter shares updates on parent- and youth-led victories, partner spotlights, news, and resources to promote positive…
Author: Just and Fair Schools Fund
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The Atlantic Philanthropies leads USA delegation to QLD
A vision to more rapidly translate health research into breakthrough medicines for patients is the driving force behind talks held this week between Queensland’s ‘Smart State’ medical research institutes and one of the world’s top medical research universities. A delegation from the University of California,…
Author: UQ (University of Queensland) News
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Giving while living keeps us at forefront of lifesaving research
By Peter Beattle AMERICANS donated a staggering $290.89 billion to charities last year, notwithstanding the lingering effects of the global financial crisis. This was after a huge decline during 2008 and 2009, when donations dropped to levels not seen since the 1970s. Australia’s most…
Author: The Australian
