Cochlear Implant Pioneers and MED‑EL Founders Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair Honoured with 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
02 Mar
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Cochlear Implant Pioneers and MED‑EL Founders Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair Honoured with 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

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Cochlear Implant Pioneers and MED‑EL Founders Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair Honoured with 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for EngineeringOne of the world’s most prestigious engineering awards recognises life‑changing medical innovationThe 2026 award honours pioneering cochlear implant technology that has transformed hundreds of thousands of livesThis achievement highlights decades of innovation at the intersection of engineering and medicineFebruary 3, 2026 – London, United Kingdom: MED‑EL celebrates a historic milestone: its founders, Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair, have been named, together with other outstanding personalities, as Laureates of the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering—one of the world’s most prestigious honours for life‑changing technological innovation. The 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering recognises the design and development of modern neural interfaces—technologies that restore lost human functions—and the visionary engineers behind them. Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair are honoured alongside Graeme Clark and...
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Breaking News: Gov Oyebanji Bags Tourism Excellence Award in South Africa
02 Mar
Breaking News

Breaking News: Gov Oyebanji Bags Tourism Excellence Award in South Africa

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanjihas been honoured with the prestigious Women African Tourism Board (WATB) Iconic Awardin recognition of his outstanding leadership in tourism development and the economic transformation of Ekiti State. The award was presented at the 2025 Sixth Annual Iconic Global Summit and Honoursheld at the Capital on the Park Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg. The high-profile event attracted African political leaders, diplomats, policymakers, cultural icons, and development stakeholders from across the continent and beyond. The summit, convened by Iconic International Holdings in partnership with the Women African Tourism Board (WATB)was anchored on the theme “The Africa We Want – Everyone’s Responsibility,” highlighting the collective role of leadership, innovation, and collaboration in shaping Africa’s future. Presenting the award, WATB President, Ambassador Molebehong Matlidescribed Governor Oyebanji’s recognition as well deserved, stressing that Africa’s true liberation in the...
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B.C. veterans honoured with a ‘glow-up’ so they know they aren’t forgotten
12 Nov
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B.C. veterans honoured with a ‘glow-up’ so they know they aren’t forgotten

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Posted November 11, 2024 9:11 pm1 min read 2:07Special Remembrance Day ‘glow up’ service for veteransA special Remembrance Day 'glow up' service for veterans is aimed at highlighting the challenges they often face, despite having served their country. Rumina Daya reports.On Remembrance Day it is important to stop, reflect and remember those who fought and died for freedom.However, many veterans face homelessness, poverty and mental health challenges, despite serving their country.Now, a B.C. organization aims to give them a better chance by giving them a makeover.Whole Way House brings veterans together with barbers, hairstylists, and clothing stylists and honours them with a glow-up.The organization says the goal is more than just physical appearance, it is to show veterans that someone cares and raise awareness...
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03 Apr
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Tyler ICU honoured to work in studio where Adele recorded her “21” album

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Tyler ICUTyler ICU expresses pleasure about his coming near near project, Riot.ICU has been making phenomenal strikes about his tune occupation after he blew up along with his 2023 hit tune.The Give it to him principal particular person shared video clips and photographs of how he worked on the EP.The South African producer published what infected him basically the most about engaged on the project.“My most productive highlight for this ep is working in the the same studio where @adeledid her album “21” @onedirection also recorded they’re album Four here????????‍♂️ I even smoked a blunt interior???????? and what we did used to be legendary ????Riot coming soon,” he wrote.Glimpse this put up on InstagramA put up shared by King of the plunge (@tylericu)Connected ObjectsAdeleTyler ICU
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