Boston University students can change their names, pronouns in school records
Boston University (BU) is now allowing students to modify their names and pronouns in the school system. Read more
The world.edu network focuses on education, science, innovation and the environment.
Here you can submit and vote on the best content from the world’s leading organisations and websites.
Taxpayers have already absorbed $32 billion in student loans under Biden administration
President Biden has already discharged $32 billion in loans for several categories of student borrowers since the beginning of his term, in advance of his promised August announcement regarding mass cancelation. Read more
Student loan announcement to come in ‘next week or so,’ Education secretary says ahead of deadline
US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Sunday that Americans can expect a decision from the Biden administration on student loans in the “next week or so” as a pause on federal student loan payments is set to expire on August 31. Read more
Most UK medical students struggle to afford essentials, survey finds
Medical students are having to stop spending on essentials such as food, clothing and heating because of “astronomical” debts, a “broken” student finance system and a spiralling cost of living crisis, a survey has suggested. Read more
James Webb: Space telescope reveals ‘incredible’ Jupiter views
The world's largest and most powerful space telescope has revealed unprecedented views of Jupiter. Read more
School Starts With a Strike at American University
Unionized staff at the D.C. university went on strike Monday after contract negotiations reached an impasse. Strikers say stagnant wages have made retention difficult and living in the city infeasible. Read more
Court, Peking University law school to cooperate on IP research
The Beijing Intellectual Property Court has reached an agreement with the Law School of Peking University to jointly increase intellectual property-related research and establish a talent education base. Read more
UChicago retracts no-whites allowed med school stipend program
The University of Chicago’s medical school changed its stipend program that excluded white students after a foundation warned that it could be in violation of federal law. Read more
DeSantis signs new law amid teacher shortage, education colleges’ woke initiatives
In repose to Florida’s 9,500 teaching and supporting staff vacancies, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate bill 869 on June 9, allowing veterans to teach without having a bachelor's degree. Read more
PlayStation sued for £5bn in the UK over ‘rip-off’ games
Sony PlayStation is being sued for £5bn in the UK over allegations it "ripped off its customers" with overpriced games and in-game purchases. Read more
