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Rengin Arslan
Rengin Arslan is a journalist based in Scarborough, United Kingdom.
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Turkey academics speak of fear and loss amid mass sackings
Turkey's university lecturers remain defiant amid mass sackings following the failed coup attempt, with nearly 100,000 civil servants, including academics, removed from their posts. The government accuses them of links to terrorist organizations, but critics argue President Erdogan is using this to consolidate power. Symbolic protests have been held, and notable figures like neuropsychologist Oget Oktem Tanor express feelings of restriction and loss despite their resilience.
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Marie-Line Darcy
Marie-Line Darcy is a journalist based in Lisboa, Portugal.
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Academic and Strawberry Tree Planter
Carlos Fonseca, a university academic and doctor in biology at the University of Aveiro, has started a strawberry tree plantation in Sao Pedro de Alva, near Coimbra, Portugal. After inheriting land from his father, he established Medronhalva with his wife Constança, producing strawberry tree fruits, honey, and traditional eau-de-vie. The plantation is part of a sustainable agroforestry system and serves as a research site for students and researchers. Fonseca is also involved in the fight against wildfires and leads the Coopérative nationale des producteurs d’arbousiers. Despite the challenges of agriculture, he is committed to preserving the Mediterranean landscape and passing on his heritage.
Deaglan De Breadun
Deaglán de Bréadún (pronounced: Deg-lawn de Bray-doon) is a freelance journalist, broadcaster and author based in Dublin, Ireland. He previously worked as Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Political Editor of The Irish Sun; Local Radio Correspondent with the Irish parliament's ...
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Obituary: Tom Garvin, UCD politics professor who made significant contribution to academia thorough his numerous books on Irish history
Tom Garvin, a prominent UCD politics professor, passed away on October 17. Born in Dublin in 1943, Garvin was a respected academic known for his extensive work on Irish history and politics. He authored several influential books, including '1922: The Birth of Irish Democracy' and 'Judging Lemass: The Measure of the Man'. Garvin was a strong advocate for academic independence and opposed excessive bureaucracy. He was a member of the Royal Irish Academy and an alumnus of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. His funeral was attended by notable figures, reflecting his impact on academia and beyond.
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Elizabeth Dickinson
Elizabeth Dickinson is a Deca journalist based in the Arabian Peninsula. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, Foreign Policy, The Economist, Politico Magazine, the Christian Science Monitor, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and The Financial Times, among others. Elizabeth was ...
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The persistence of racism in America: What comes next?
Martha Jones, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the role of Black Americans in shaping U.S. democracy, focusing on voting rights, citizenship, and the struggles of the disenfranchised. The article covers her views on the centennial of the 19th Amendment and her book 'Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All'. Jones reflects on the current Black Lives Matter protests, the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the history of Black activism. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the moment we're in and the need for action beyond reading and self-education. Jones also highlights the intersection of voting rights with human rights and the broader objectives of Black women activists. The article touches on the challenges within academia regarding racism and the need for truth-telling about the persistence of racism in institutions.
Neha Doshi
Neha Doshi is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom. She has written for language learning app, Preply, and for the online magazines, An Injustice, Fearless She Wrote and Illumination. She is also a publicist for campaign group Renew Politics, Rebuild Trust. Neha has worked as a secondary ...
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How Enlightenment Thinkers Framed the Original ‘Cancel Culture’ as ‘Progress’ and ‘Civilisation’
The article critiques the concept of 'cancel culture' by tracing its roots back to Enlightenment-era Europe, where the norms and standards set by middle-class European men marginalized other groups, including women, people of color, and the working class. The author argues that this historical practice of silencing and erasing diverse cultures and perspectives continues today, with the term 'decolonisation' losing its meaning and white, cisgender, able-bodied individuals often speaking for marginalized groups. The article also discusses how European colonialism imposed its standards on other parts of the world, leading to the erasure of indigenous cultures and practices. The author expresses frustration with the current 'cancel culture' debate, suggesting that it overlooks the systemic issues and privileges that allow certain voices to dominate while others are suppressed.
Shalini Gupta
Shalini Gupta is a journalist based in Pondicherry, India. She has written features and news stories on education, life sciences, biotechnology and health for magazines and newspapers. She is open to assignments that explore the intersection between health, life sciences, business and their socio ...
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All 7 Class 1-A students who became a top 20 pro-hero after the My Hero Academia Timeskip
The article discusses the rankings of Class 1-A students from My Hero Academia in the Hero Billboard Chart after an eight-year timeskip. It highlights the achievements and character developments of seven students, including Momo Yaoyorozu, Fumikage Tokoyami, Katsuki Bakugo, Tenya Ida, Eijiro Kirishima, Mezo Shoji, and Shoto Todoroki. The narrative explores their hero names, quirks, and significant contributions to the series' plot, particularly in the Final War arc. The epilogue presents a peaceful Japan where pro heroes engage in quirk counseling and celebrate their rankings, with some surprising placements in the chart.
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Anirban Mahapatra
I am a documentary filmmaker, photographer, multimedia journalist and conservation storyteller currently based and registered for business in Suva, Fiji. I specialise in impactful storytelling related to social justice, human rights, climate change, climate resilience, environmental conservation, ...
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The Role of Generative AI in Science: A Double-Edged Sword
The article discusses the implications of generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the scientific community, highlighting both their utility and potential for misuse. It emphasizes the importance of the 'publish or perish' culture in academia and how AI can assist in summarizing research findings but also create fictitious results, a phenomenon known as 'hallucination'. The article cites a recent incident where attorneys faced sanctions for using ChatGPT in legal documents, and it raises concerns about AI's role in generating fraudulent scientific papers. It also touches on the peer-review process, the non-replication of experiments by reviewers, and the potential for AI to assist in detecting scientific fraud. The author, Anirban Mahapatra, stresses the importance of human judgment in roles that require expertise, despite the benefits AI may bring to reducing drudgery and improving productivity.
Munyaradzi Makoni
Munyaradzi Makoni is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. His stories on agriculture, climate change, environment, higher education, politics, science and technology, science policy and religion have appeared in SciDev.Net, Thompson Reuters Foundation, Africa Renewal, Research Africa, ...
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Southern Africa ponders lack of female leaders in academia
The Southern Africa Regional Universities Association (Sarua) is planning a program to enhance gender leadership in science within the region, following an assessment of gender equality in leadership roles at 16 top African research universities. The assessment revealed a significant underrepresentation of women in senior positions, with only two female vice-chancellors and less than 30% of deans being women at eight universities. Co-author Roseanne Diab highlighted the lack of gender policies and the prevalence of gendered micro-aggressions as major barriers. Sarua will hold a meeting on 19 October to discuss strategies for fostering a more inclusive culture.
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Alison Mutler
Alison Mutler is a journalist based in Bucharest, Romania and covers Romania and Moldova. I have covered Romanian current affairs, politics, protests, the EU, corruption, social issues, defense, NATO, lifestyle and sport for the past 30 years, 25 of those for the Associated Press. I also served as ...
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Professor Christopher Coker who dedicated his life and brilliant mind to writing about war has died
Professor Christopher Coker, a renowned political scientist and director of LSE IDEAS, has passed away at the age of 70. He was celebrated for his extensive writings on war, his engaging lectures, and his support for colleagues and students. Tributes highlighted his intellectual brilliance, kindness, and the significant impact he had on the field of war studies. His notable works include 'Rebooting Clausewitz,' 'Future War,' 'The Rise of the Civilizational State,' and 'Why War?' Despite his conservative views on military matters and a reserved personal life, he was deeply admired and respected by many.
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Javier Pérez
Javier Pérez is a journalist based in México. He has worked for National Geographic en Español, has received a grant by Fundación Nuevo Periodismo Iberoamericano (FNPI) for making profesional practices in Argentina, has edited features (research articles and journalistic chronicles as well as city ...
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Training Initiatives Begin for the ENEIC Pilot Test
The National Institute of Statistics (INE) begins the first pilot test of the Continuous National Employment and Income Survey (ENEIC). Legislative initiative No. 2699, pending debt, was sent to the Congress of the Republic by the Executive 2000-2004. Ukraine and Russia face new dynamics in the war theater. The health of Guatemalan soldiers wounded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is stable, according to President Arévalo.
Raúl Ramos
Raúl Ramos is a journalist based in Caracas, Venezuela. Jefe de producción IVC Coordinador de producción Globovision Productor General Venevision Coordinador Ón Air HBO Latin American Group
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The hidden toll of community outreach
The author recounts their journey of engaging in community outreach while pursuing a PhD in neuroscience, highlighting the pressures and tokenization experienced. Initially inspired to be a role model, the author's outreach efforts gained momentum and publicity, but also led to a struggle with imposter syndrome and panic attacks. The author reflects on the importance of balancing personal well-being with professional responsibilities and the need for institutions to consider the impact of their equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives on individuals.
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Rupert Read
Rupert Read is a professor of philosophy at the University of East Anglia. He is a former chair of Green House think tank, and a former Green Party of England and Wales councillor, spokesperson, European parliamentary candidate and national parliamentary candidate. Until recently Rupert was a ...
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UEA humanities cuts reflect inability of academia to confront climate crisis
The author is leaving the University of East Anglia after 26 years due to its focus on scientism and managerialism, which they believe is ill-suited to address the climate crisis. They criticize the impact agenda in academia for prioritizing economic gain over scholarly values and argue for a reevaluation of research priorities to include contributions to freedom, clarity of thought, virtue, and beauty. The author advocates for a post-growth/degrowth approach and is joining the Climate Majority Project to work on climate issues outside the academic system.
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Frederick Reese
Frederick Reese is a journalist based in Syracuse, New York. A research-driven data journalist, Frederick produces deep-diving exposes that offer unbiased analysis and reporting. Frederick bears both a computer science education and a culinary arts degree, as well as over 20 years of newsroom ...
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The 50 most liberal universities and colleges in America
The article discusses the perception of political bias in academia, specifically the belief that higher education institutions tend to be liberal. It acknowledges that while there is no definitive evidence to support the claim that there are more liberals than conservatives in academia, the perception persists. The article references a study by Stacker, which used data from Niche to identify the 50 most liberal universities and colleges in America. Niche's methodology included considering students' self-reported political leanings and survey results about campus political preferences. The data, accurate as of January 2023, suggests that the most liberal schools are often prestigious, large, and well-funded.
Alex Sakalis
Alex Sakalis is a writer and journalist whose work has appeared in the BBC, The Economist and The Guardian among others. He was previously the Europe Editor at openDemocracy and lives in Bologna, Italy. Portfolio: **** Twitter: @alexsakalis Instagram: @sakalisalex
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The current and future challenges of Middle Eastern studies
Middle Eastern studies (MES) faces challenges such as politicization, diminishing funds, and ideological attacks, which may intensify under Trump's presidency. The field is criticized for lacking theoretical rigor and not serving US foreign policy. However, MES enriches academia with interdisciplinary insights and critical theories. The Middle East Studies Association (MESA) is moving towards activism, while the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) influences US policy. Academics debate the role of MES in representing the region and contributing to policy. The field's future may involve returning to orientalist roots, aligning with disciplinary theory, or innovatively strengthening sciences through real-world applicability.
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David Strom
David Strom is one of the leading experts on network and Internet technologies and has written and spoken extensively on topics such as VOIP, convergence, email, cloud computing, network management, Internet applications, wireless and Web services for more than 25 years.
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The Claudine Gay Affair: A Reflection on Academic Integrity and Media Bias
The article discusses the scandal involving Claudine Gay, a Harvard president accused of plagiarism, and the subsequent defense of her actions by her supporters. The author, Tyler Austin Harper, criticizes the way Gay's defenders, primarily from academic and journalistic backgrounds, have attempted to downplay or redefine plagiarism to align with their political stance against conservative accusers. The article suggests that the defense of Gay is indicative of a larger issue of politicization and corruption within academia and the media. Harper, although not a conservative himself, acknowledges the hypocrisy and political motivations behind the support for Gay. The article also touches on the broader cultural war between conservatives and the liberal establishment, with conservatives like Christopher Rufo challenging the status quo in academia.
Ken Sweeney
Ken Sweeney is a freelance journalist based in Dublin, Ireland. Ken is a founding editor of Europa United which is an online magazine featuring opinion and analysis on current affairs and political issues with regards to Europe and the European institutions One of Ken's passions is classic ...
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Dr. Fergal Lenehan
Dr. Fergal Lenehan, a researcher at the University of Jena, Germany, discusses his academic journey, the benefits of the Erasmus programme, and Ireland's position in the EU. He also talks about his book, Reclaiming the European Street, and his research project, ReDICo. The conversation touches on cultural comparisons between Germany and Ireland and concludes with reflections on his connection to Ireland.
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Aoife Valentine
I am a freelance journalist based in Dublin, Ireland, who has been published in the Irish Times, the Guardian, the Sunday Independent, the Sunday Business Post, the Irish Daily Mail and Confetti Magazine. Predominantly, I work in features journalism across a variety of areas including news features,...
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Women in research are anything but boring
Grace McDermott and Catherine Connolly, two PhD students from Dublin City University (DCU), have created a blog titled 'Women Are Boring' to challenge the stereotype that women are uninteresting. The blog showcases female academics' research in an accessible format, aiming to normalize women as intellectuals and authoritative figures. The initiative was born out of frustration with the lack of female representation in academia and the media. The blog has gained international attention, reaching 95 countries, and addresses the gender disparities in academia, particularly in Ireland, which has the second worst glass ceiling in Europe. McDermott and Connolly also discuss the personal importance of the project and their plans to expand it through podcasts and videos to further amplify women's voices in research and academia.
Molly Wasonga
I am a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Since 2016 I have been working across the full spectrum of Kenyan Media as a Multimedia Journalist on both Electronic (Radio and Television),Print and online media. My Key areas of reporting include: • Business • Women and Youth Empowerment • ...
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To Use or Not to Use LLMs in Academia?
The article discusses the debate over the use of AI tools like ChatGPT in academia, highlighting concerns about over-reliance on AI and its impact on critical thinking. Professor Boris Stiepe from the University of Toronto argues for integrating AI into education to enhance learning without compromising academic integrity. He initiated the 'Sentient Syllabus Project' to guide educators in using AI effectively. The article emphasizes the need to focus on skills that AI cannot replicate, such as deep analysis and creativity, to prepare students for an AI-augmented world.
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Stefan Sigaard Weichert
Hi. I am a freelance journalist living in Kyiv, Ukraine, where I report about politics, war and social stories from Eastern Europe. I am a former Erasmus Mundus student from Swansea University in the UK, where I specialized in war & conflict. I have previously reported from both the U.S., Denmark ...
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Scientific misconduct is a cultural problem
The article discusses the pervasive issues of plagiarism, pseudoscience, and corruption within Ukrainian academia. Victor Dosenko, a member of the group false-science and head of a department at the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences, estimates that around 90% of science professors in Ukraine are not legitimate researchers. The Ministry of Education and Science in Ukraine is implementing a new system to increase control over university ethics and the awarding of degrees. Instances of plagiarism and pseudoscience are highlighted, including a case involving Kateryna Kyrylenko, a professor accused of plagiarism, and Iurii Teslia, a former dean accused of promoting pseudoscience. The article also touches on the cultural and systemic issues that contribute to academic misconduct, such as low salaries and the legacy of Soviet control. Reforms are underway to address these problems, including changes in university funding and faculty salaries.