The Latest Breaking News from Academics

Don’t defend the academics who schmoozed with Jeffrey Epstein

Letter: Kate Soper responds to an article by Christopher Marquis which discussed why so many university teachers were named in the Epstein files

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22

Lord Krishna’s Secret Mentor Revealed: Life-Changing Lessons You Must Know

When we think of Lord Krishna, images of a divine strategist, playful flute player, and wise philosopher come to mind. Yet, few realize even the Supreme Being had a teacher Sandipani Muni. This relationship is not just about learning skills; it symbolizes humility, devotion, and the importance of guidance in…

MyLifeXP · Feb 21

Individual donors provide only a small slice of university research funding – but Jeffrey Epstein’s ties with academics show why screening matters

Yale University, Columbia University and the University of California, Los Angeles are among the schools that have recently placed professors on leave, seen faculty resign or made other changes over faculty members’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Conversation · Feb 20

We run writing workshops at a South African university: what we’ve learnt about how students are using AI, and how to help them

Much is being said about the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is the new frontier. And while it provides amazing possibilities in fields like medicine, academics are debating its advantages for university students. Peet van Aardt researches student writing and presents academic writing workshops at the University…

The Conversation · Feb 3

Cambridge university accused of ‘obfuscation’ over arms investment

Academics say £4bn investment fund is ‘designed to prevent any troublesome democratic interference’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

Mike Morgan obituary

Champion of respiratory medicine who was passionate about building bridges between academics and clinicians

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30

Student well-being comes from care, but is caring enough? Academics reflect on 3 stumbling blocks

Students’ well-being in higher education has been a growing concern globally since the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted learning and lives generally.

The Conversation · Jan 29

Coinbase launches expert board to assess quantum computing threat to crypto

The advisory board is composed of academics from Harvard and Stanford, and industry experts who specialize in cryptography.

Fortune · Jan 21

Judge to protect noncitizen academics involved in case from ‘authoritarian’ Trump

Reagan appointee moves to protect those challenging arrest and deportation of pro-Palestinian activists

The Guardian - US · Jan 16

Jewish American columnist Thomas Friedman says he was uninvited from 2024 Adelaide writers’ week over ‘timing’

Claim comes after former festival board member Tony Berg accused Louise Adler and Randa Abdel-Fattah of ‘hypocrisy’ in their accusations of repressing freedom of speech

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15