COVID-19 News
A discussion on Brexit, Foreign Affairs, and Covid-19
The Shia Ithna'ashari Community of Middlesex (SICM) in collaboration with The Salaam Centre, invited Mohamed Amersi to join a live virtual discussion covering a range of topics from Brexit to Covid-19 on the 30th October 2020.
The Amersi Foundation collaborates with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society to support those in need in Yemen.
This September, the Amersi Foundation collaborated with the Internava project, a non-political music organisation supporting Iranian musicians and composers, and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society to support those in need in Yemen.
An urgent letter to address the global education emergency triggered by Covid-19
Together, a collective of over 100 internationally respected political, financial, figures have come together to write an urgent appeal to leadership across national and international borders.
Mohamed Amersi joins the Oxsed Board, to support the development of a rapid 45 minute swab self-test from The Oxford-Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research
In November 2018, the Oxford-Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR) opened in Suzhou Industrial Park in eastern China, one hour from Shanghai. OSCAR is the University of Oxford's first overseas centre for physical science and engineering research.
Mohamed Amersi in a wide-ranging discussion with Sir John Bell on Covid 19
Mohamed Amersi had the pleasure of engaging with Sir John Bell.Professor Sir John Bell is Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Oxford, and responsible for the UK government’s antibody testing program.
Mohamed Amersi invited to judge the Oxford Foundry Covid-19 Rapid Solutions Builder
As a board member of the Oxford Foundry (OXFO), the entrepreneurship center at Oxford University, Mohamed was invited to join the judging panels for the Covid-19 Rapid Solutions Builder. Mohamed chaired the Healthcare Panel.
Navigating out of Lockdown: The 3 T’s; Tracing, Tracking & Testing
Mohamed Amersi was involved in discussions with Senior UK Government Officials on the technology required to navigate out of Lockdown. Drawing upon his extensive experience in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sector, Mohamed was able to offer Government insight into the challenges and opportunities within the TMT sector to navigate an careful and effective exit from Lockdown.
Mohamed Amersi invited to participate in a virtual discussion on the Healthcare Industry’s response to Covid-19, hosted by The Commonwealth Enterprise Investment Council
Mohamed Amersi was invited to participate in an online discussion hosted by The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), where he also serves as a board member. The discussion titled “The Healthcare Industry’s response to Covid-19: From PPE procurement to tech innovation.” was hosted by Lord Marland, CWEIC Chairman.
An invitation to share Mohamed’s reflections on “The Future of Humanity” with the Gayatri Pariwar global community
On 5th May 2020, Mohamed Amersi shared a meaningful speech with the Gayatri Pariwar community, a Hindu faith-based community with a following of over 100 million people globally. Mohamed’s speech, titled “The Future of Humanity” was live streamed, after a personal invitation from Dr. Chinmay Pandya.
Other news
British Academy Future of the Corporation – Purpose Summit 2021
The British Academy hosted its third Purpose Summit in February 2021, as part of the ongoing Future of the Corporation programme of research.
Oxford Saïd Impact Report 2019-20: Developing the leaders of tomorrow
Oxford Saïd Business School has published their Impact Report for 2019-2020, outlining the ripple effect of achievements as a result of the contributions from donors.
One Young World Global Challenges Podcast on Conflict Resolution
Mohamed Amersi was invited to share his views and learnings on the urgent topic of conflict resolution, as part of The One Young World Global Challenges Podcast.
World Osteoporosis Day 2020
On 20 October 2020, Mohamed Amersi was invited by The Duchess of Cornwall to Clarence House to commemorate World Osteoporosis Day.
Mohamed Amersi interviews Mohamed Yunus to uncover his story so far and hopes for the future
Mohamed Amersi interviews Mohamed Yunus to uncover his story so far and hopes for the future
It’s time to humanise capital
Mohamed Amersi was invited to contribute a chapter to the Dubai Expo2020 book. The World Expo is an international exhibition, launched in 1851 in Crystal Palace Hyde PArk. Since 2000, the Expo is hosted every 5 years in a different location and lasts 6 months.
The Embassy of Lebanon to the UK, in collaboration with the Amersi Foundation, host a concert in aid of the Beirut Emergency Appeal
On the 24th of August 2020 the Amersi Foundation collaborated with the Embassy of Lebanon, in London, to host a music concert to raise funds for the Beirut Emergency Appeal.
Mohamed Amersi in conversation with Rt Hon Gordon Brown and HE John Kufuor, former President of Ghana
On July 22nd, on behalf of the Commonwealth Institute, Mohamed Amersi hosted a conversation with Rt Hon Gordon Brown, UN Special Envoy for Global Education and former Prime Minister of the UK, and HE John Kufuor, former President of Ghana. The conversation was centred around a global right to education.
Mohamed Amersi to close the British Academy Future of the Corporation virtual Purpose Summit 2020
The British Academy hosted a three-day virtual Purpose Summit, as part of The Future of the Corporation programme. The programme brings to the fore a new definition of the purpose of business – “to profitably solve the problems of people and planet, and not profit from creating problems”.
