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Fareed Zakaria (CNN) on "Why University Presidents are Under Fire"

From Friday's opinion piece: American universities have been neglecting excellence in order to pursue a variety of agendas — many of them clustered around diversity and inclusion. It started with the best of intentions. Colleges wanted to make sure young people of all backgrounds had access to higher education and…

Reason

Wisconsin university regents reject deal with Republicans to reduce diversity positions

The regents of Universities of Wisconsin have narrowly voted to reject a deal with Republican lawmakers to freeze hiring for diversity positions, drop an affirmative action faculty hiring program at UW-Madison and create a position at the flagship campus focused on conservative thought

The Independent UK

This winter, Kolkata is set for a series of events on harmony, and heritage

Kolkata-based initiative KYN is holding a series of events to promote communal harmony and celebrate India's diversity. Events include 'Diversity Utsav', 'Port Walk', 'Beyond Park Street Walk', 'Science Heritage Walk' and a study tour to Murshidabad. Aim is to educate young about India's diversity and spread message that human rights…

The Hindu

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Wisconsin university system reaches deal with Republicans that would scale back diversity positions

The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus

The Independent UK

NFL Seeks to Promote Diversity with Front Office, General Manager Accelerator Programs

Only a handful of minority executives and head coaches have been able to break barriers in the league

Latin Times

Women and people of color make up almost half of C-suite leaders but they're still locked out of some of the biggest jobs

A new Spencer Stuart report suggests that more companies need to be intentional about long-term succession planning with diversity goals in mind.

Fortune

World's biggest mod site shows no patience for bigoted mod that erased a queer relationship from Baldur's Gate 3, will keep banning mods that are 'deliberately against inclusivity and/or diversity'

Nexus Mods banned mods that replaced Pride flags in Spider-Man last year, and now it's reaffirming its stance on diversity.

PC Gamer

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Himachal Pradesh Police breaks stereotypes; will soon have ‘lady buglers’

Women constables of Himachal Pradesh Police Dept. are breaking gender stereotypes by training to become 'lady buglers'. Three female constables are undergoing bugler course at Police Training College in Kangra district. Bugle calls are important signals during ceremonies, parades, and other official events.

The Hindu

Book explores how colleges seek to increase racial diversity without relying on race in college admissions

When the Supreme Court outlawed the use of race in college admissions in June 2023, it forced colleges and universities to rethink how to maintain and increase diversity in their student bodies. It’s a topic that political science professor Lauren Foley had been exploring in her new book, “On the…

The Conversation

"Malicious" anti-diversity Baldur's Gate 3 mod pulled from major modding platform after boycott campaign from the RPG's community: "We are for inclusivity"

NexusMods deleted a mod that gender-swapped Baldur's Gate 3 character Dame Aylin

GamesRadar

How exotic alien life could thrive in the giant molecular clouds of deep space

An astronomer has outlined a way for methane-producing life to thrive in the molecular clouds of deep space, opening up a new pathway to understanding the potential origins and diversity of life.

Space

Unique co-living tower with communal art space a first for the city

It could provide much-needed housing diversity in the CBD.

Newcastle Herald

'Bad Buzz': How Video Games Learnt To Embrace Diversity

The most notorious, violent and often sexist video game "Grand Theft Auto" is finally dropping a playable woman character into its testosterone-fuelled world, capping a wider trend towards more inclusivity in the gaming industry.

International Business Times

Campus antisemitism hearing includes attacks on diversity, liberals

Presidents of three elite universities were challenged by a House committee over rising antisemitism on campuses around the country.

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Inverse

Domestication Altered Magic Mushrooms’ Genetics, New Study Finds

Research finds genomes of commercially bred psychedelic mushrooms aren't as genetically diverse as some wild ones.

The Conversation

New genetic research uncovers the lives of Bornean hunter-gatherers

Borneo is one of the world’s most biodiversity-rich regions, home to ancient rainforests and an immense variety of wildlife.

The Guardian - UK

Male, pale and out of step: why fashion houses have such a problem with diversity

While privileged white men continue to dominate the industry, women and minorities are finding it harder to make their mark. Here’s what must be done…

The Hindu

The transformative benefits of population-level genome sequencing | Explained

A revolutionary shift in genomics tech has enabled population-scale sequencing, leading to unprecedented insights into humans’ genetic diversity. UK's 100K Genome project, deCODE's Icelandic effort, Diversity Human Genome Initiative, AllofUS, 1+ Million Genomes, 3M African Genomes, Emirati genome programme, GenomeAsia, IndiGen, and GenomeIndia - all aim to sequence lakhs of…

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Motorsport

Hamilton: F1 diversity not moved "anywhere near as much as it should have"

This weekend’s 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale marks four years since an end-of-year team photoshoot - which he noted for a lack of diversity - prompted the Mercedes driver to eventually establish of The Hamilton Commission, a programme which works to improve the representation of Black people in…

Autosport

Hamilton: F1 diversity hasn't moved "anywhere near as much as it should have"

Last weekend’s 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale marked four years since an end-of-year team photoshoot - which he noted for a lack of diversity - prompted the Mercedes driver to eventually establish of The Hamilton Commission, a programme which works to improve the representation of Black people in…

The Independent UK

Vincent Kompany feels increasing diversity at boardroom level the key to change

Burnley manager Kompany believes change must come from the top.

The Hindu

Invasion of alien plants in Kole wetlands: National Green Tribunal seeks response

NGT takes suo motu cognizance of alien plant invasion in Kerala's Kole wetlands. Notices issued to Principal Sec. of Environment, Kerala; Nat. Biodiversity Authority; Chairman, Kerala State Pollution Control Board; District Collector, Thrissur; Kerala Forest Research Institute; Kerala State Wetland Authority. Cabomba furcata, water hyacinth, Salvinia molesta threaten biodiversity, paddy…

The Conversation

How Frozen became the catalyst for Disney's shift from male-centric tales

The landscape of animated musical films has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Male storylines, once the hallmark of the genre, have taken a back seat, thanks to the revolutionary success of a film that centres around the relationship between two sisters: Disney’s Frozen. Released in 2013, it marks…

AAP

Climate disaster to cost $185b as biodiversity declines

The Victorian State of the Environment report has revealed Victoria is in for more extreme weather, a $185 billion bill and a decline in biodiversity.

The Conversation

New unified theory shows how past landscapes drove the evolution of Earth's rich diversity of life

Earth’s surface is the living skin of our planet – it connects the physical, chemical and biological systems.

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