A US House committee focused on competition with China faces criticism for asking American academics to report if they were denied positions in favor of Chinese applicants, citing concerns of fueling anti-Chinese sentiment.
Cambridge academics are demanding an independent inquiry into the 2023 appointment of Professor Jason Arday, who resigned following controversies over plagiarism, exaggerated credentials, and public scrutiny.
Historian Raz Segal reached a $250,000 settlement with the University of Minnesota over the abrupt withdrawal of a job offer to lead its Holocaust center in 2024, following backlash and donor pressure regarding his criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Cai Qi, a Politburo Standing Committee member, stressed the strategic importance of "talent" in party governance at a meeting with specialists, urging them to advance science and contribute to China's 15th five-year plan and socialist modernization.
Cambridge professor Jason Arday faces allegations of plagiarism in his PhD, questions regarding his charity fundraising claims, and unverified reports of physical threats. The university defends him, citing investigations found no misconduct, while critics argue the claims are legitimate.
A study by the University of Duisburg-Essen found that excessive online time is linked to higher stress, worse mood, and neglect of other activities among 900 German adults. Problematic internet usage, driven by temptation, was associated with negative outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Academics Gabriel Zucman and Ben Tippet propose a 2% minimum wealth tax on UK households with over £100m, potentially raising £10bn annually from fewer than 1,000 super-rich families. The proposal aims to fund public services and reduce inequality, aligning with Andy Burnham's calls for fairer taxation, though the new prime minister's specific plans are awaited.
A US congressional advisory panel, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, is making its first trip to China in seven years to investigate the national security implications of the two countries' economic and trade relationship. Chairman Randall Schriver stated the trip aims to understand, not reset, the relationship.
A UNSW academic reported students performing Nazi salutes during a business class. The royal commission into antisemitism heard from Jewish students and academics about their experiences, including loss of friends and being called slurs after the Oct 7 attacks. Universities face new standards to combat discrimination.
Australian universities must adopt legally enforceable definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism against Indigenous people from 2027. This new standard aims to combat discrimination on campuses and follows recommendations from a Human Rights Commission report and the federal government's antisemitism plan.
Dozens of scientists and experts are relocating from the US and UK to China this year, citing insufficient funding, lack of leadership opportunities, and geopolitical climate as key reasons for their move.
Indonesian academics have flagged potential data falsification in research by four individuals, prompting the Ministry of Higher Education to form a team for investigation. The case gained traction on social media after two academics attending a conference in Copenhagen noticed inconsistencies.
Turkish police arrested dozens of journalists, rights activists, academics, and leftists in raids across multiple provinces. Authorities claim counterterrorism efforts, but critics say it's to silence dissent before the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.
UK universities and schools are cutting language courses, risking social mobility and vocational skills. Experts warn this disproportionately affects working-class students, who may find it harder to access elite universities through language degrees due to lower entry requirements and less competition.
The University of Exeter is facing significant backlash over proposed job cuts, primarily affecting humanities, arts, and social sciences. Over 21,000 people have signed a petition against the redundancies, with prominent figures expressing concern.
Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department plans to stop bulk liquid waste, such as expired drinks and detergents, from entering landfills to protect local waters. While conservationists welcome the move, the retail sector fears increased costs.
Scammers in China are increasingly targeting academics with paper submission-based fraud. A lecturer paid $680 for a conference publication indexed in Compendex, only to receive a paper in an obscure journal from a fabricated conference.
Ten years after Jo Cox's murder, her sister Kim Leadbeater fears political discourse has worsened, marked by increased intolerance, far-right unrest, and online abuse. Experts and MPs discuss the shift from economic to identity politics, amplified by social media, and the challenges of fostering constructive dialogue.
China's United Front Work Department head Li Ganjie urged Tibet academics to find creative ways to shape the global conversation about Tibet while adhering to Communist Party ideology, citing the region's critical stage of stability and development.
The World Justice Report proposes an eco-socialist vision for a prosperous, equitable world within planetary boundaries, suggesting reduced work hours and increased earnings by century's end. It critiques the far-right's techno-extractivist approach and the traditional left's focus on endless growth, advocating for "sufficiency" and "planetary habitability."
MI5 warns Chinese spies are using job websites like LinkedIn to recruit UK government and military staff for sensitive information, posing as recruiters for fake jobs.
Gang Sam-young, elected as the new Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Superintendent of Education, pledged to "make Gangwon education bloom with strong academics and brilliant careers." He aims to overcome the perception that progressive education is weak in academics by implementing policies that prove otherwise.
A study at Glendale International School in Hyderabad found a significant gap between parents' focus on academic subjects and students' emphasis on life skills like self-management and collaboration, highlighting a disconnect in learning perception.
The Supreme Court has lifted a life ban on academics Michel Danino, Suparna Diwakar, and Alok Prasanna Kumar. The ban was imposed after a chapter in an NCERT textbook mentioned corruption in the judiciary. The court accepted their explanation that their intent was not to malign the judiciary but to highlight systemic issues.
