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Kentucky Court Overturns Murder Conviction Over Jury Bias
In a groundbreaking decision, Kentucky's highest court has overturned Kevon Lawless's murder conviction, citing racial bias in jury selection that could reshape criminal justice proceedings across the state.
Education Secretary: 'I didn't get brilliant GCSEs either'
Bridget Phillipson reveals her own academic struggles while launching new skills programme, urging students not to be defined by exam results alone.
Brown University rejects Trump's controversial campus plan
Brown University has firmly rejected a proposal from Donald Trump's team that would have transformed campus dynamics, citing fundamental conflicts with institutional values and academic freedom.
University of Chicago Leads Global Rankings Amid UK Competition
The University of Chicago claims top spot in global rankings while UK universities show mixed results, with Cambridge maintaining strong position amid increasing international competition in higher education.
Amal Clooney beams as niece graduates law school with distinction
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney celebrates as her 23-year-old niece Mia follows in her footsteps, graduating with distinction from the same London law school that launched her own illustrious career.
Theatre professor charged with roommate's murder
A respected theatre professor stands accused of murder after his 72-year-old roommate was found stabbed to death in their Missouri home. Shocking details emerge as authorities reveal the suspect attempted to clean the crime scene.
Social Media Drains Children's Academic Performance
Groundbreaking research reveals the alarming connection between social media usage and declining test scores among UK schoolchildren, with heavy users falling significantly behind their peers.
Sustainability talks axed from UK party conferences
Leading sustainability professor barred from speaking at both Conservative and Labour party conferences amid concerns over political neutrality, raising questions about academic freedom in UK politics.
Nobel Prize nomination of Karl Lagerfeld sparks fury
French politician and Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld's Nobel Prize nomination by Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has triggered outrage from academics and politicians worldwide.
Mary Beard: Cambridge needs more 'thicko' rugby players
Renowned Cambridge classicist Dame Mary Beard makes provocative case for valuing different types of intelligence beyond academic achievement in university admissions.
Mother found dead in home of genius teenage son
A heartbreaking discovery in North Yorkshire as a mother is found dead in the home she shared with her academically gifted teenage son, sparking a major police investigation.
MIT rejects Trump policy funding in principles stand
The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology announces it will reject federal funding tied to Trump administration policies that restrict international student recruitment and research collaboration.
Screen Time Study Reveals Surprising School Performance Link
Groundbreaking research challenges conventional wisdom about children's screen time, revealing unexpected connections between digital device usage and academic achievement in UK schools.
UK academics flock to Canada amid Brexit concerns
Exclusive investigation reveals British academics are abandoning UK universities for Canadian institutions, citing Brexit bureaucracy and funding uncertainties as primary drivers for this worrying brain drain.
University strike threat over pay could lock students out
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
Charlie Kirk's academic blacklist sparks UK free speech row
American right-wing figure Charlie Kirk launches controversial professor database, raising alarms about academic freedom and political intimidation in British higher education.
Columbia University Faces Free Speech Lawsuit Over Campus Censorship
A landmark legal challenge accuses Columbia University of suppressing pro-Palestinian speech, igniting a fierce debate about academic freedom and political bias in US higher education.
University staff threaten strikes over pay dispute
British universities are bracing for potential staff strikes and mass resignations as a bitter pay dispute intensifies, with academics reporting they're forced to use food banks amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Sydney lecturer suspended over anti-Semitic 'parasites' rant
A University of Sydney lecturer has been suspended after launching into a vicious anti-Semitic tirade against Jewish students, describing them as 'filthy parasites' in a disturbing classroom outburst that's sparked widespread condemnation.
Antifa scholar Mark Bray barred from entering Spain
Rutgers University historian and antifa expert Mark Bray barred from entering Spain ahead of planned lecture, raising academic freedom concerns across Europe.
Oxford and UK universities suffer worst performance in decade
Shocking new data reveals Britain's top universities, including Oxford, have recorded their poorest research performance in ten years, raising serious concerns about the UK's global academic standing.
Professor faces death threats over Zionist comments
American academic Mark Bray receives violent threats following inflammatory statements about Zionists, prompting university investigation and raising concerns about academic freedom and campus safety.
Rutgers professor suspended over Turning Point USA ties
A Rutgers University professor faces suspension after undisclosed involvement with conservative group Turning Point USA raises questions about academic integrity and political influence on campus.
University of Liverpool faces Israeli academics blacklisting claims
The University of Liverpool is under fire following claims it cancelled a talk by Israeli academics, sparking accusations of discrimination and raising concerns about academic freedom in UK universities.
Trump's Universities Compact Threatens UK Academic Freedom
Leading academics sound alarm over Trump's proposed agreement that could force UK universities to adopt 'patriotic' curricula and restrict critical teaching about America.
Federal Probe Into Alabama Police After Professor's Violent Arrest
US Department of Justice launches civil rights investigation after Montgomery officers violently detained a respected academic during a mistaken identity case, sparking national outrage.
Anthropology Pioneer Adrian Mayer Dies at 101
Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Adrian Mayer, whose groundbreaking fieldwork in India reshaped anthropology and illuminated complex social structures.
Harvard professor arrested at London synagogue
A Harvard economics professor faces criminal charges after being caught firing a pellet gun at rats outside a Westminster synagogue in the early hours, triggering a major police response and community concern.
Kansas professor resigns after Charlie Kirk event controversy
University of Kansas professor Nuchelle Chance resigns following campus uproar after Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk event, sparking academic freedom debates.
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