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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 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 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 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”.
Mohamed Amersi invited to share opening remarks at Oxford University’s Map the System 2020 Global Final
On Wednesday June 17th, Mohamed Amersi joined the virtual global final of Map the System 2020, hosted by Peter Tufano, dean of the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and Peter Drobac, Director of the Skoll Centre.
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.