### Update for Weeks 45-47 --- ##### Enhancements to the Course Page I have made some improvements to the Near Certified Researcher (NCR) course page, including fixing the issue with clicking on student and mentor profiles, as well as a 'follow' button has been added to each profile card. ##### NRC's Successful Proposal to Join the NDC I'm thrilled to share that our [proposal](https://gov.near.org/t/proposal-near-research-collective-dao-ndc-budget-subcategory-code-hom-004p-1-1-1-ecosystem/36912) for the NRC to join the NDC was successfully submitted and [approved](https://near.org/astraplusplus.ndctools.near/widget/home?page=dao&tab=proposals&daoId=congress-hom-v1.ndc-gwg.near&proposalId=16) by the HoM! This is a significant step forward in our collaborative journey within the NEAR ecosystem. ##### Upgrades to the 'Research Topics' Page The [Research Topics](https://near.social/xvii.near/widget/NCR.Index?tab=submit) page has been greatly improved, using arrays to add new student profiles, research topics, and links to their documents; making it more efficient and less cumbersome than the previous method. This enhancement greatly simplifies the addition of new content and improves the overall user experience. ##### Launch of Mintbase Contract for NRC In our ongoing efforts to expand our digital footprint, we've established a [Mintbase contract](https://www.mintbase.xyz/contract/nrc.mintbase1.near/minters/all/0) for the NRC. All DAO members have been added as minters, opening up possibilities for our collective in the NFT space. Very excited about the progress we've made and the future that lies ahead for the NEAR Research Collective. Here's to more growth and success!