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Noosphere’s Project Expands Across London Schools

1 March 201718 March 2019Ekaterina Vekova

The number of schools signing up to participate in the astronomical educational project ‘Discovery in a Week’, developed by Russian humanitarian foundation ‘Noosphere’ in cooperation with the Mayor’s Fund for London is increasing, and till the end of the year the number of schools involved will exceed 20.

At the moment, children from six London schools – Hammersmith, Forest Gate Community School, Sanders, Mount Carmel, Lister Community College, UCL Academy – are not only enhancing their theoretical knowledge, but also making real astronomic discoveries by analysing pictures produced by a powerful telescope in Australia.

The Winner of BE OPEN’s Video Open-Call

28 January 201718 March 2019Ekaterina Vekova

The BE OPEN Foundation is happy to announce the winner of its first ever video open-call BE OPEN DESIGN NATURE. The open-call – held from 7 November to 20 December – aimed to address the creative transformation of the world around us, by exploring the interconnection between design and nature in the most general sense.

More than a hundred videos were posted to BEOPEN’s Instagram page over the course of the project, submitted by creative people from 23 countries around the world. The participants were asked to examine and visualise the ways in which design and nature can intertwine, complement and supplement each other, create opposition or harmony, or even make the perfect match.

Elena Baturina’s Foundation Helps London Schoolchildren Discover New Stars

29 December 201618 March 2019Ekaterina Vekova

There are now stars named after London schoolchildren thanks to the ‘Discovery in a Week’ astronomy initiative, made possible by The Mayor’s Fund for London and Elena Baturina’s charitable foundation.

The four new stars, discovered by pupils at the Hammersmith Academy as part of the educational initiative ‘Discovery in a Week’, have now officially been named after their discoverers: Reynolds V1, Hamed V1, Mousa V1 and Mousa V2.

Demand for New Primary School London Curriculum Exceeds Expectations

27 December 201618 March 2019Ekaterina Vekova

Demand for a major new cultural initiative, launched by the Mayor, Sadiq Khan in September, and supported by BE OPEN foundation, has exceeded initial expectations with 20% more primary schools registering to take part than expected.

240 primary schools from across the capital have already registered for the London Curriculum, which is designed to bring their learning to life by using London as a giant classroom. This follows the highly successful pilot programme where teachers particularly liked the ability for pupils to explore an issue outside the classroom in their local area, as well as the rest of London. More new London Curriculum classroom and on-line materials will be released free of charge to primary schools in early 2017.

‘Discovery in a Week’ Piloted in Two London schools

9 November 201618 March 2019Ekaterina Vekova

Pupils at the Hammersmith Academy and the UCL Academy looked to the stars by taking part in educational initiative ‘Discovery in a Week’. The initiative brought together PHD astronomy students from University College London with pupils from these two London secondary schools during the summer term.

The young astronomers enhanced their theoretical knowledge and made real astronomic discoveries by finding and registering stars with an international index. The programme was made possible thanks to the Russian philanthropic foundation ‘Noosphere’ in partnership with the Mayor’s Fund for London, and with support from the BE OPEN foundation.

BE OPEN’s New Programme with the Mayor’s Fund for London and the Greater London Authority

4 August 201618 March 2019Ekaterina Vekova

The international creative think-tank BE OPEN Foundation continues to support cutting-edge educational initiatives in London. Partnering with the Mayor’s Fund for London and the Greater London Authority, the Foundation will be lending its expertise and support to ‘London Curriculum’ – a unique and ambitious project, set to revitalize teaching and learning across the city.

‘Discovery in a Week’, a New Initiative by Noosphere Foundation, Mayor’s Fund for London and BE OPEN

26 July 201628 November 2023Ekaterina Vekova

The initiative is supported by the BE OPEN foundation. Its aim is to introduce young people from disadvantaged areas of London to the fascinating world of astronomy. The project ‘Discovery within a Week’ brings together PHD astronomy students from UCL’s Physics and Astronomy department to mentor secondary school pupils and guide them through the materials and technology.

Caroline Konarkowska From New Zealand Wins the Web Choice Prize in BE OPEN Young Talent Award

25 May 201618 March 2019Ekaterina Vekova

Graphic designer Caroline Konarkowska from Auckland, New Zealand became the most popular candidate for the Web Choice Prize in this year’s BE OPEN YOUNG TALENT AWARD online voting. BE OPEN’s Facebook page visitors had the chance to pick their favourite designer of the ten contestants who made it to the top-10 shortlist picked by the jury. Way ahead of her competitors, Caroline got the most reactions to her portfolio and won the €2000 prize from BE OPEN.

BE OPEN Young Talent Award Goes to Chile

29 April 201618 March 2019Ekaterina Vekova

The current tour of the global design award established by BE OPEN Foundation has come to its completion – on April 28th, at the amazing Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery BE OPEN announced and awarded the main winner of YOUNG TALENT AWARD as well as the winner in the ‘Founder’s choice’ category.

The main prize of 16 000 Euro was awarded to the Otros Perez design studio based in Santiago de Chile. Founded and headed by Catalina and Jeronimo Perez the studio creates visual identities, graphics, communication strategies, websites, etc. The young designers have already cooperated with the Chilean Government, a number of Chilean universities and public organizations.

BE OPEN Young Talent Award: Finalists and Awarding Ceremony

10 April 201618 March 2019Ekaterina Vekova

The jury of BE OPEN YOUNG TALENT AWARD has selected 10 candidates to enter the short-list of finalists. The main winner as well as the Founder’s choice winner will be announced at an awarding ceremony in Nottingham, UK, on April 28th, at the annual Cumulus conference. The online voting for the web choice winner will continue till May 15th.

The selected finalists are Sofia Drum Bento (USA), Jacque Kemp (USA), Natalie Mcqueen (USA), Catalina Perez (Chile), The Clocksmiths (Italy), Jenifer Wisler (USA), Pablo Gonzalez (Chile), Caroline Konarkowska (New Zealand), Passport Design Bureau (UK) and QQO (Italy).