House Republicans Advance Plan to Upend Student Loans

Democrats argued that the bill has nothing to do with lowering college costs or wasteful spending and everything to do with funding tax cuts for the wealthy. Read more

First published by Kevin | April 30, 2025 | Education | 0 responses

Seven images that transformed our world view

In two millennia, the perception of our planet has changed. In this video, we explore the images that marked our understanding of the Earth seen from above, from ancient Roman Egyptian geographer Ptolemy's 'unknown lands' (150AD) to the latest Nasa's carbon visualisation (2024). Read more

First published by Kevin | April 30, 2025 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Inside the Education Dept. Purge

From the Trump administration’s unnerving first days to the recent mass layoffs, Education Department employees describe shortsighted dismissals and a workplace defined by paranoia and intimidation. Read more

First published by Kevin | April 30, 2025 | Education | 0 responses

Doubts about demand for lifelong learning as Labour forges ahead

Skills minister urges universities to ‘rethink education’ ahead of roll out of LLE, but plan for more modular learning still being ‘ignored’ by parts of the sector Read more

First published by Kevin | April 29, 2025 | Education | 0 responses

Connecticut university hosts ‘climate change’ art exhibit with ‘lament’ for melting ice

Central Connecticut State University recently hosted a “climate change” art display, funded by a federal grant, that included a musical “lament” for melting ice in the Arctic. Read more

First published by Kevin | April 29, 2025 | Environment | 0 responses

U.S. colleges warn international students not to travel overseas this summer

Universities are continuing to warn international students about traveling abroad this summer as the Trump administration said Friday it would restore legal status to those who’d had it revoked. Read more

First published by Kevin | April 29, 2025 | Education | 0 responses