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OMG science
fromNature
11 hours ago

How hidden contributions power modern research

Frank Hemmings has dedicated over 27 years to collecting and preserving plant specimens, significantly contributing to global scientific research.
Marketing
fromInc
2 hours ago

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Law Professors Argue Abandoning The Diversity Rule Will Hurt The ABA's Reputation - Above the Law

The American Bar Association faces pressure to eliminate its diversity accreditation requirement amid ongoing debates about racial equity in legal education.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

What it will take to turn things around - Harvard Gazette

The U.S. needs a unifying leader and a functional government to address political divisiveness and foreign policy issues.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Should you attend a conference if you're not speaking?

Attending a conference without a speaking role can be beneficial depending on personal goals, networking opportunities, and learning experiences.
#nsf
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
6 days 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.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
6 days 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
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
#erasmus
UK politics
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ program in 2024, benefiting over 100,000 young people with a £570 million contribution.
Education
fromCN Traveller
4 months ago

The UK is rejoining the Erasmus+ student exchange scheme - here's everything you need to know

British students will rejoin the Erasmus+ exchange programme starting January 2027, benefiting over 100,000 students in the first year.
UK politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 days ago

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ program, benefiting over 100,000 young people with a £570 million contribution in 2027.
UK politics
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ program in 2024, benefiting over 100,000 young people with a £570 million contribution.
UK politics
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ program in 2024, benefiting over 100,000 young people with a £570 million contribution.
Education
fromCN Traveller
4 months ago

The UK is rejoining the Erasmus+ student exchange scheme - here's everything you need to know

British students will rejoin the Erasmus+ exchange programme starting January 2027, benefiting over 100,000 students in the first year.
UK politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 days ago

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ program, benefiting over 100,000 young people with a £570 million contribution in 2027.
UK politics
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ program in 2024, benefiting over 100,000 young people with a £570 million contribution.
#phd
Careers
fromNature
4 days ago

The nine-to-five PhD: mere myth or an achievable goal?

Achieving a sustainable work-life balance in PhD programs is challenging, with many candidates experiencing long hours and dissatisfaction.
Mental health
fromNature
1 week 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.
Careers
fromNature
4 days ago

The nine-to-five PhD: mere myth or an achievable goal?

Achieving a sustainable work-life balance in PhD programs is challenging, with many candidates experiencing long hours and dissatisfaction.
Mental health
fromNature
1 week 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.
Cancer
fromNature
5 days ago

Four rising stars shaping the future of cancer research

A new generation of cancer researchers is focused on improving diagnostics and treatments to enhance survival rates for cancer patients.
#ai
Education
fromIndependent
4 days ago

This Working Life with Gavin Mendel-Gleason: 'We try to make it easier for normal people to file applications for grants'

Scidonia.ai simplifies the grant application process using AI technology.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Jack Clark emphasizes the value of liberal arts education for AI, highlighting the importance of analytical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.
Education
fromIndependent
4 days ago

This Working Life with Gavin Mendel-Gleason: 'We try to make it easier for normal people to file applications for grants'

Scidonia.ai simplifies the grant application process using AI technology.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Jack Clark emphasizes the value of liberal arts education for AI, highlighting the importance of analytical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFast Company
40 minutes ago

This university leader has advice for his corporate counterparts

Daniel Diermeier's leadership at Vanderbilt University focuses on avoiding politicization and adhering to core purposes, resulting in increased applications and selectivity.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
#guggenheim-fellowship
OMG science
fromNature
1 week 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.
fromNature
1 week 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
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
fromNature
1 week 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
fromNature
3 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
Education
fromCornell Chronicle
6 days 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.
European startups
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Welcome, American scientists: Europe, a haven for researchers struggling under Trump

Safe Place for Science initiative successfully attracted U.S. researchers to Europe amid restrictive policies, receiving over 900 applications shortly after its launch.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Aramont Fellowships give freedom to concentrate on high-risk, high-reward research - Harvard Gazette

A new gift expands support for early-career scientists pursuing high-risk, high-reward research across various fields at Harvard.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month 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.
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

An Anthropic cofounder's advice on what to study in college

"What turned out to be useful is that I got to learn a lot about history and a lot about the kind of stories that we tell ourselves about the future. That's turned out to be like, extremely relevant for AI in a way that I think people wouldn't have predicted."
Higher education
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Higher Education Mergers Feel Personal, Because They Are

College mergers disrupt relational systems, affecting roles, identity, and emotional stability beyond just organizational structures.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Why sky-high pay for AI researchers is bad for the future of science

Outsize industry pay is luring top young AI researchers from academia, threatening curiosity-driven innovation, independent critique, and ethical oversight in science.
#research-funding
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

What's the best way to change research fields? These three scientists have ideas

Topic switching during research careers drives innovation and scientific breakthroughs, though timing and frequency matter significantly for career success.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Science funding needs fixing - but not through chaotic reforms

UK research funding is shifting to a top-down, industrially aligned model, creating uncertainty and risking harm to curiosity-driven science, small groups, and future leaders.
Higher education
fromNature
1 month 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
fromNature
1 month ago

AI and the PhD student: friend or foe?

PhD students recognize AI's efficiency benefits while fearing it undermines critical academic skills like deep reading, independent thinking, and research competency.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Multimillion-Dollar Donation Will Let Law School Offer More Students Full Rides - Above the Law

A $4.5 million endowed scholarship donation to UNM Law School will provide full tuition rides for ten students, significantly expanding access to debt-free legal education.
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.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni rally to support next generation of researchers - Harvard Gazette

A $50 million donor commitment will match new gifts to create 50 endowed Ph.D. fellowships, securing financial support for doctoral students.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What Is the Mellon Foundation Doing to Higher Education?

Humanities face long-standing crises—chronic underfunding, limited graduate support and jobs, STEM prioritization, and risks from institutional control threatening intellectual freedom.
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

Why an industry career move is a taboo topic in academia

Many researchers leave academia due to shrinking job security, intense publication pressure, and poor work-life balance, though discussing this transition remains taboo within academic communities.
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