The Latest Breaking News from Academics

The Ethics of Law Professor Amicus Briefs Revisited

Are law professors too quick to sign their names on briefs submitted to courts? Is this a problem?

Reason · Mar 17, 2024

Senior academics condemn Governor’s decision to sack Vice-Chancellors

Senior educationists have condemned the alleged vindictive stance of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan towards universities in Kerala. The sweeping dismissals of Vice-Chancellors has paralysed the universities that were on the track of the ongoing reforms in the higher education sector.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024

Man breaks wife’s leg for trying to stop minor daughter’s marriage in Karnataka

The victim argued that their daughter was not old enough for marriage. She wants their daughter to pursue academics instead of getting married while still in her teens.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024

Meet the public health researchers trying to rein in America's gun violence crisis

After the 1996 Dickey Amendment halted federal spending on gun violence research, a small group of academics pressed on, with little money or support. Now a new generation is taking up the charge.

WEKU · Mar 6, 2024

‘Hull is inspirational’: Mariupol academics look to Yorkshire as they plan for rebuilding of city

Ukrainians in exile plan to rebuild Russian-occupied home city with help from University of Hull

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024

Spy ring that recruited former politician uncovered

A spy ring specifically targeted politicians, academics and students while others had tried to hurt dissidents in Australia, the nation's top spy has revealed.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

Where freedom meets repression: Australian academics tread a fine line over ties to Iran

More than 20 papers involving collaboration have been published in the past year, despite the government warning against joint research projects

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2024

Queen tells cancer researchers 'I don't know what we'd do without you' as she presents Anniversary Prizes

Camilla spoke to academics from the Institute of Cancer Research at Buckingham Palace

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024

Academics win claim against Oxford University over ‘sham contracts’

Rebecca Abrams and Alice Jolly claimed they were denied important workplace rights for 15 years

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024

Aspiring Academics: Apply for Fellowships from the Federalist Society

I am happy to pass along this announcement from the Federalist Society: The Federalist Society offers several different kinds of fellowships for aspiring academics to complete at top law schools. One is a one- or two-year full time research fellowship (Olin-Searle-Smith-Darling fellowship), one is a part-time research fellowship, and one…

Reason · Feb 16, 2024