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fromNature
1 day ago

Daily briefing: 14 things PhD students liked hearing from their supervisors

PhD supervisors are effectively guiding students, while anglerfish use bioluminescence for mating and chimpanzees face internal conflict.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
18 hours ago

NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move

The US National Science Foundation awarded a record 2,599 graduate fellowships, reversing last year's cut to just 1,000.
Education
fromCornell Chronicle
18 hours ago

Creative Teaching Awards celebrate experiential learning, community connections | Cornell Chronicle

Creative Teaching Awards recognize innovative teaching strategies through local, hands-on learning experiences beyond traditional classroom settings.
Careers
fromForbes
37 minutes ago

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.
#higher-education
Mental health
fromNature
1 day ago

14 things our PhD supervisors got right and why it mattered

Good supervision positively impacts PhD students, providing support and fostering a collaborative environment.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
44 minutes ago

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.
#philanthropy
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
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LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago
Education

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The person who always offers to drive, always picks the restaurant, always plans the trip is rarely the controlling one in the group. They're the one who learned early that if they didn't organize the connection, the connection simply wouldn't happen. - Silicon Canals

The organizer in a friend group often acts out of learned necessity to maintain connections, not from a desire for control or leadership.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches

A woman created a community to empower middle-aged women after overcoming personal challenges and trying 50 new experiences before turning 50.
Marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

How to Turn Connections Into Strategic Partnerships That Scale

Strategic alliances require intention, genuine curiosity, and respect to evolve from casual connections into high-impact partnerships.
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
Running
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
fromNews Center
4 days ago

NU Docs Program Provides Aspiring Physicians a Pathway to Medicine - News Center

"As medicine continues to evolve, we must ensure that every student with an interest and a passion has the necessary tools to not only survive but thrive. That starts with exposure, mentorship and networking. NU Docs provides all of this and serves as an important conduit connecting the Evanston campus to the incredible work happening here on the Feinberg Campus."
Medicine
Public health
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Data science
fromMedium
6 days ago

Reasons Why an AI Conference is the Right Idea for Your Career

Good AI conferences focus on practical implementation and real-world applications rather than theoretical concepts or hype.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
fromNature
1 day ago

Huge analysis of 320,000 careers suggests that productive researchers stay that way

The study says that these researchers represent almost 80% of all 'late career' scientists - people who have at least 25 years of experience in publishing academic articles - in the world.
Careers
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Global mental health awareness is increasing, but significant gaps in services and cultural acceptance persist worldwide.
fromNature
5 days ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
8 hours ago

Featured Gig: Vice Provost for Online, Digital Learning, Temple

Temple is creating the vice provost for online and digital learning to lead a universitywide transformation in how we design, deliver and scale high-quality, flexible academic programs. This role is central to advancing our strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, particularly around expanding access, improving student success and increasing Temple's impact in Philadelphia and beyond.
Higher education
Education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Teaching inner city youth the craft of barbering

The Junior Barber Academy teaches youth barbering and business skills, aiming to empower them with meaningful skills for future opportunities.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 3 weeks

"It seems to be something we can't avoid"

The creative industry faces challenges for juniors due to budget cuts and AI replacing entry-level roles, threatening the future talent pipeline.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Now is the time for scientific societies to guide global research

Modern scientific societies are increasingly vulnerable due to their dependence on membership fees and journal subscriptions, which are being challenged by the rise of virtual networking and open-access publishing.
Science
fromWarpweftandway
2 weeks ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why you're just one event away from quitting your job

Unexpected jolts can lead to impulsive job resignations, but deliberate responses can facilitate smarter career decisions.
Education
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
#education
Education
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
Careers
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

Developing Your Leadership Skills toward Principal Engineering

Leadership skills can be developed outside of work through various life experiences, enhancing influence, communication, and strategy in professional settings.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Laid off? Lean on your relationships, not your network

Job cuts due to AI are rising, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships before layoffs occur.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
4 weeks ago

Two Collaborative Learning () Events This Week

The 四海为学 Collaborative Learning Project hosts two free public events: Louise Edwards discussing childhood and gender in China on March 19, and Peter Hershock exploring AI and agency from a Buddhist perspective on March 20.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

I got a 10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back

David Robinson, who completed a one-year postgraduate diploma in adult nursing, was informed that his course was ineligible for maintenance loans, requiring repayment at an accelerated rate.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

After a disappointing college experience, I was determined to make postgrad life better. Now I'm thriving.

Social anxiety and depression had other plans, leaving me in an ugly cycle of self-isolation and rumination. Terrified of rejection, I'd meet someone interesting during one of my English lectures and invite them out for frozen yogurt in my head.
Higher education
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

3 affordable networking options that work better than LinkedIn

Solopreneurs can build effective networks through unconventional strategies like volunteering at industry events, leveraging unexpected social spaces, and proactively inserting themselves into opportunities rather than waiting for formal invitations.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

NCAA to discuss five-year eligibility proposal, reports say

NCAA is considering eligibility rule changes that would incorporate age, allowing five years of eligibility starting at age 19 or high school graduation.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

Bayer funding available to education programs serving Berkeley students

Bayer is offering $100,000 to $400,000 in five-year grants to six organizations supporting STEAM education for Berkeley students from grade school through community college, with funding beginning August 2027.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

The 5 most important work relationships you should prioritize for career growth besides your boss

Career advancement relies on a network of relationships, not just on a single boss's support.
Higher education
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
Higher education
fromNature
3 weeks ago

The mid-career reset: how to be strategic about your research direction

Mid-career researchers face rising expectations and responsibilities, making it a crucial yet precarious phase in their academic careers.
Higher education
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Most College Kids Skip This 1 Simple Habit. An Expert Says It Can Help Land a Dream Job

Building meaningful relationships with professors, advisers, and mentors during college is more important for career success than grades and resumes alone.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Funding innovative approaches to belonging- Harvard Gazette

Four Harvard Culture Lab–funded projects will strengthen belonging through listening, dialogue, art, and representation across campus.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Five ways to make the academic workplace happier and healthier this year

Academic culture remains hierarchical and unsafe, silencing students and rewarding research output over respectful behaviour, deterring talent and enabling misconduct.
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