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Can’t tech a joke: AI does not understand puns, study finds

Researchers say results underline large language models’ poor grasp of humour, empathy and cultural nuance

The Guardian - UK

Bias claims and Trump’s lawsuit against the BBC

Letters: Judgmental assertions of bias should not supplant careful analyses of evidence, writes Prof Peter Ayton. Plus letters from Peter Williams, Richard Evans, David Bell, Sam White and Ste Thomas

The Guardian - UK

What Does New Study Say About GB News Fans' Mistaken Views on UK Migration?

Explore Cardiff University's study revealing that 84% of GB News viewers wrongly believe UK net migration is rising. Compare findings across broadcasters, examine the impact on impartiality, and uncover how media shapes public understanding of migration.

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GB News viewers more likely to wrongly believe net migration to UK rising, study finds

Research also finds majority of people are against letting politicians front current affairs programmes

The Guardian - UK

UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show

Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protests

The Guardian - UK

BBC under fresh pressure over extent of Reform UK coverage

Nigel Farage’s party featured in considerably more News at Ten bulletins than Lib Dems over six months, study finds

The Guardian - UK

People gathered for great meat feasts at end of British bronze age, study shows

Evidence of millions of animal bones at sites in West Country and Surrey points to ‘age of feasting’

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How an ancient cow’s tooth could help solve the mystery of Stonehenge

New evidence confirms link between Stonehenge and two quarries in Wales believed to be sources of Wiltshire landmark’s legendary standing bluestones

The Independent UK

Triplets’ tribute to grandfather as they graduated from same university

Rose, Maudie and Grace Orgill graduated from Cardiff University, having intended to go their separate ways.

Evening Standard

British law firm coached universities on how to obtain sweeping protest bans

Revealed: Shakespeare Martineau LLP, which helped Cardiff get year-long ban on unauthorised action, promoted court orders at webinar

The Guardian - UK

Schoolgirls in Wales report problematic social media use double that of boys

Data came from the 2023 The School Health Research Network student health and wellbeing secondary school survey.

The Independent UK

Mysterious medieval cemetery near Cardiff Airport reveals secrets of women, wealth, and odd burials

A medieval cemetery discovered in Wales is continuing to baffle archaeologists, revealing a community of women buried with signs of wealth, including a mysterious outcast thrown into a ditch.

Euronews

Plans to close Cardiff University nursing school paused as job cuts scaled back

The university’s vice-chancellor said ‘alternative proposals’ have been put forward.

Evening Standard

UK Universities in Crisis: Over 10,000 Jobs at Risk as International Student Numbers Plummet

UK universities are facing around 5,000 job cuts due to decreased budgets. Reduced facilities and staff, in addition to complex visas and a high cost of living is driving away foreign students.

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Cardiff University denies it is ‘offshoring jobs’ despite Tory MP’s claims

A spokesperson said jobs will not be moved to its proposed Kazakhstan campus amid a consultation on 400 positions being cut.

The Independent UK

Flood and drought exposure ‘ramping up for world’s most populated cities’

London is among the cities which could face more frequent and long-lasting droughts in future, research has found.

The Guardian - UK

Early poems about Merlin portray him as environmentalist, say scholars

Re-examination of Welsh poems dating back to 10th century show Myrddin as prophet concerned by human interactions with nature

The Guardian - UK

The deep cultural cost of British university job cuts

Letters: Arts and humanities are being hit hardest by cuts in higher education, write Prof Thea Pitman and Prof Emma Cayley, and Dr Ronan McLaverty-Head and another letter writer comment on cuts at Cardiff and another Russell Group university

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Why personal climate action matters – according to experts

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Quarter of leading UK universities cutting staff due to budget shortfalls

Up to 10,000 redundancies or job losses feared as institutes undergo restructuring

Evening Standard

Welsh Government accused of ‘waving white flag’ over Cardiff University job cuts

The Welsh university set out proposals to cut 400 jobs – 7% of the total workforce – on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Cardiff University job losses deeply concerning, says Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens

The university has blamed a funding shortfall for its proposals to cut 400 full-time roles and close a number of degree programmes.

The Guardian - UK

Cardiff University to cut 400 staff and drop subjects including nursing and music

Union describe reductions as ‘cruel’ as university says it will run out of money without changes

Evening Standard

Cardiff University sets out plans to cut 400 jobs and close degrees

It comes as university leaders have warned of significant financial issues in recent years.

The Guardian - UK

Lady Randerson obituary

Liberal Democrat politician who was a forthright advocate for Wales in regional and national government posts

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