Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer
Microsoft is shutting four studios, including Tango Gameworks, the developers of Bafta award-winning Hi-Fi Rush. Read more
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Students, faculty upset over AI robot ‘Sophia’ giving commencement speech
D’Youville University students don’t like the idea that their spring 2024 commencement speech will be delivered by an AI robot “Sophia.” Read more
Can US universities ‘heal’ after campus clashes over Gaza?
Former Berkeley chancellor says sanctions on protest ringleaders must be seen to be just, although decisions may now be outside universities’ control Read more
UK university courses on race and colonialism facing axe due to cuts
Academics warn loss of higher education arts and humanities courses will harm understanding of racism and imperial history Read more
UNC to ban anonymous social media apps, prompting free speech concerns
The University of North Carolina System plans to ban anonymous social media apps across its 16 campuses, arguing the technology companies have a “reckless disregard” for students’ wellbeing. Read more
Bowling Green State University reports record $121 million scholarship gift
Bowling Green State University announced on Thursday that the Thompson Foundation will expand its support of an existing scholarship program, helping create a fund that may reach a total of $250 million dollars for student scholarships at the university. Read more
How my idea became Minecraft’s biggest tournament
Scott Major organises the biggest tournament in Minecraft - the world's best-selling video game. Read more
Researchers Investigating Generative AI and Scholarly Publishing
A new study by Ithaka S+R seeks to gain insight into the technology’s potential to transform the production of academic scholarship. Read more
Experts condemn US tobacco firm’s sponsorship of doctor training as ‘grotesque’
Philip Morris International has supported non-smoking programmes around the world ‘to advance its own interests’, say health professionals Read more
UW-Milwaukee employs about one administrator for every five students
The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee employs roughly 1.5 administrators for every 10 undergraduate students, according to an analysis conducted by The College Fix. Read more
