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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.

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.

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.

NHS blame culture driving staff away

An alarming report reveals how a toxic blame culture within the NHS is driving dedicated staff away, threatening the future of Britain's healthcare system and patient safety.

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.

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.

University AI funding frozen over diversity policies

Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.

UC Berkeley celebrates 26th Nobel Prize winner

The University of California, Berkeley cements its status as a Nobel Prize powerhouse with its 26th laureate, joining an elite circle of institutions with multiple Nobel winners across diverse scientific fields.

Academic Exodus: Professors Flee US South

A quiet crisis is gripping universities across the American South as a wave of professors, citing political interference and restrictive laws, choose to leave their posts for more tolerant states.

Palestinian students evacuated from Gaza arrive in UK

A group of Palestinian students, evacuated from the conflict in Gaza, have arrived safely in the UK to continue their studies under a government-supported scheme, finding refuge and academic opportunity.

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