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International students banned from online-only instruction
The new Department of Homeland Security rule prohibits international students from returning to or remaining in the United States if their colleges adopt an online-only instruction model for the fall.
Aviation industry opts to water down flagship climate plan
The global aviation industry has been accused of backtracking on its climate commitments after controversially agreeing to change the rules for its forthcoming carbon reduction scheme in light of the disruption caused by COVID-19, sparking fears the moves will lead to higher emissions.
Harvard moves all classes online for upcoming academic year
Harvard University announced all classes will be offered online for the next year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
China stops calling its college propaganda project ‘Confucius Institute’
The Confucius Institute brand has become so toxic for the Chinese Communist Party that it’s rebranding the organization that runs the outposts around the world
Pandemic uncertainty points US students toward tuition insurance
Insurance now being offered at same time students pay tuition fees, but it would not have protected those looking for refunds over online switch
What role does ESG play in the ‘new normal’?
Facing existential crisis, it’s only natural that our perspective will change — for better and for worse. In recent weeks and months, as many of us have "sheltered in place" in the face of a global pandemic, each of us has come to grips with a valuable reminder of what’s truly important: family, friends and colleagues; security and safety; food and water; healthcare
Robotic scientists will ‘speed up discovery’
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have unveiled a robotic colleague that has been working non-stop in their lab throughout lockdown.
CUNY Layoffs Prompt Union Lawsuit
City University of New York laid off 2,800 adjunct professors and part-time staff members last week. The union representing the employees responded by suing the university system.
A new wave of sustainable seafood to feed generations to come
Seafood is having a moment. Fish, especially canned and frozen options, increasingly have become a go-to choice for Americans during the pandemic as they stock their pantries and freezers; seek out new immune-boosting meal ideas; and look for alternatives to meat due to shortages and health concerns over meat processing.
