Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the biggest private US funder of biomedical research, seeks to push adoption of European-led standard

On the occasion of World Teachers' Day, we would like to thank all of the teachers around the world for their hard work and dedication to educating the world's students. Your commitment to delivering a high standard of education continues to inspire us during these uncertain times. To show our gratitude, we are offering complimentary flight tickets for 21,000 teachers to use this year, or to plan for a well-deserved holiday in 2021.* As a teacher, you will receive: - A complimentary Economy Class ticket to any of our destinations around the world, so you can experience a well-deserved holiday. - 50% off a future flight with Qatar Airways to use for yourself, a friend or a family member. Earn 2,021 Qmiles:  Join Privilege Club today and earn 2,021 Qmiles, which you can redeem for a wide range of rewards such as complimentary flights, cabin upgrades, lounge access and extra baggage allowance. Join now> *Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the eligible professions and ensure you carry all required documents when you travel.

'Students must be educated to think critically and be prepared to navigate an uncertain career path'

A Michigan professor was revealed to have written for a Chinese-owned media outlet.

New York University agreed to take a number of actions to settle the first civil rights probe under Trump's anti-Semitism executive order. But some see risk to free expression on campus.

Success rate by award value also consistently lower for women, EPSRC report finds

There is a lot of talk right now about systems change, and for good reason: With so many people experiencing the effects of several major crises — the pandemic, the recession, racism and the ongoing climate crisis — we have a narrow window of opportunity for change. As they say, a crisis is a terrible thing to waste.

The attorney for Austin Tong, a Chinese immigrant student punished by Fordham University, recently alleged that the university has ties to the Chinese Communist Party that the institution wants to hide.

Alexander Vindman, a former military officer who testified against Trump during the impeachment proceedings, will join Penn as a visiting fellow.

In a new executive order, President Donald Trump restricted federal funding for critical race theory trainings in order to “combat offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating,” and some are left questioning how this order impacts diversity trainings in higher education, if at all.