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
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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.
Professors’ solution to ‘uprooting systemic racism’: Tax the rich
Two San Francisco State University professors say imposing higher taxes on the rich will "uproot systemic racism."
George Floyd: Twitter drops ‘master’, ‘slave’ and ‘blacklist’
Social media platform Twitter is dropping the terms "master", "slave" and "blacklist" in favour of more inclusive language.
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UK research plan ‘shows institutes preferred over universities
Lack of enthusiasm for universities within new research ‘road map’ confirms government wish to spend funding elsewhere, says policy expert
