San Diego State University subjects cancer biologist applicants to DEI litmus test
San Diego State University (SDSU) is subjecting applicants for a professor of cancer biology job to several diversity requirements. Read more
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GCSEs in England hit by high absence levels and mental ill health, heads say
High levels of persistent absence and mental ill health have undermined pupils’ GCSE results to be published later this week, headteachers have said, as education experts warn of 300,000 fewer top grades being awarded in England this yea Read more
Facing deficit, puppetry and other degrees on chopping block at WVU
Amidst an approximately $45 million budget shortfall, West Virginia University may cut more than 30 academic programs and 160 faculty jobs. Read more
Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail
A cargo ship fitted with giant, British-designed special wind-powered sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Read more
Universities can make their own AI chatbot tutor. Keep these 3 practices in mind
As AI advances and technologies like generative AI are transforming the education sector through platforms like Khanmigo, we have observed a significant uptick in demand from learning organizations. Universities are curious whether and how they can build their own AI learning amigo to improve student learning experience and outcomes. Read more
San Diego State University subjects cancer biologist applicants to DEI litmus test
San Diego State University (SDSU) is subjecting applicants for a professor of cancer biology job to several diversity requirements. Read more
Record number of UK school leavers gain university places through clearing
Record numbers of British teenagers have won university places through clearing, as the post-pandemic readjustment of A-level grades meant thousands in England missed out on their initial course offers. Read more
Leave ‘neutrality behind,’ Soros-funded UT Austin journalism program says
The “Solidarity Journalism Initiative” at University of Texas at Austin teaches students to “convey outrage” and and abandon neutrality with the funding of top tech companies and George Soros’ Open Society Foundations. Read more
Bank Card lets consumers fund research projects
'Science Card' will allow users to contribute towards a range of scientific research projects through their daily spending. Read more
Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature
The blocking feature will be removed for users of X, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk has announced, claiming the feature "makes no sense". Read more
