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fromemptywheel
8 hours ago

Yarvin Explains Why He's Writing - emptywheel

For some people the day comes when they have to declare the great Yes or the great No. He who refuses does not repent. Asked again, he would still say no.
Right-wing politics
#trump-administration
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

News analysis: Harvard's decision to resist Trump is 'of momentous significance'

Harvard University strongly rejected Trump administration demands, potentially empowering other academic institutions to resist pressure.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Case Against Leaving Trump's America

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. for Canada, citing concerns over democracy and academic freedom under the Trump administration.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

News analysis: Harvard's decision to resist Trump is 'of momentous significance'

Harvard University strongly rejected Trump administration demands, potentially empowering other academic institutions to resist pressure.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Case Against Leaving Trump's America

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. for Canada, citing concerns over democracy and academic freedom under the Trump administration.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 days ago

Third Reich Medievalists: National Psychology and the Study of Chaucer - Medievalists.net

The Nazi regime targeted universities in 1933, enforcing ideological conformity and threatening non-compliance.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

These are the states that scientists want to move to (and avoid) after graduation

Graduate students are increasingly opting for careers outside of academia, raising concerns for states that rely on attracting skilled workers.
Higher education
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

I Thought David Horowitz Was a Joke-but He Foreshadowed the Trump Coalition

David Horowitz's ideological journey from radicalism to conservatism reveals broader themes of personal transformation and political discourse.
fromNature
1 week ago

Seeking a job in science? How hiring practices across industry and academia compare

In academia, hiring is characterized by an open competition model that promotes fairness, while industry opts for targeted recruitment to quickly secure top talent.
Women in technology
#peer-review
#fascism
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

In Its Fight Against Fascism, Israeli Academia Remains Blind to a Basic Truth

The divide between Israeli academics and activists underscores conflicting responses to national crises, revealing a deeper societal rift.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Video: Opinion | We Study Fascism. And We're Leaving the U.S.

Yale professors relocating to Canada symbolizes a call to action amid fear of political repression in the U.S.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

In Its Fight Against Fascism, Israeli Academia Remains Blind to a Basic Truth

The divide between Israeli academics and activists underscores conflicting responses to national crises, revealing a deeper societal rift.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Video: Opinion | We Study Fascism. And We're Leaving the U.S.

Yale professors relocating to Canada symbolizes a call to action amid fear of political repression in the U.S.
#tribute
#political-climate
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US universities' faculty unite to defend academic freedom after Trump's attacks

Faculty from Big Ten universities unite to protect academic freedoms amid political threats.
Recent politically driven actions have prompted resolutions to preserve university integrity.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why this Yale professor is fleeing America

Jason Stanley leaves Yale for Canada due to Trump administration's funding tactics, believing it's jeopardizing democracy under the pretense of protecting against antisemitism.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data - and their culture

Indigenous scientists are facing unprecedented challenges in academia due to political shifts affecting funding and support for their research and communities.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US universities' faculty unite to defend academic freedom after Trump's attacks

Faculty from Big Ten universities unite to protect academic freedoms amid political threats.
Recent politically driven actions have prompted resolutions to preserve university integrity.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why this Yale professor is fleeing America

Jason Stanley leaves Yale for Canada due to Trump administration's funding tactics, believing it's jeopardizing democracy under the pretense of protecting against antisemitism.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data - and their culture

Indigenous scientists are facing unprecedented challenges in academia due to political shifts affecting funding and support for their research and communities.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I'm a Tenured Professor. What I've Seen Over the Years Has Led Me to a Secret Plan.

Before you go, could you use your tenured position to advocate for others at the institution who have less power? Graduate students organizing a union could always use more support from faculty.
Remote teams
#mental-health
Mental health
fromNature
2 months ago

How academia's 'lone wolf' culture is harming researcher mental health

The academic landscape needs to change by fostering group support and providing genuine mental health resources.
Mental health
fromNature
2 months ago

How to bring health and happiness to your lab

Academia poses significant mental health challenges, but there are solutions to promote well-being among researchers.
Wellness
fromNature
2 months ago

'I was told to toughen up': is academia getting resilience all wrong?

Resilience in academia often pressures individuals to suppress emotions, neglecting systemic flaws.
Mental health
fromNature
2 months ago

How academia's 'lone wolf' culture is harming researcher mental health

The academic landscape needs to change by fostering group support and providing genuine mental health resources.
Mental health
fromNature
2 months ago

How to bring health and happiness to your lab

Academia poses significant mental health challenges, but there are solutions to promote well-being among researchers.
Wellness
fromNature
2 months ago

'I was told to toughen up': is academia getting resilience all wrong?

Resilience in academia often pressures individuals to suppress emotions, neglecting systemic flaws.
#black-women
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

When Institutions Fail, Black Women Build New Worlds | HackerNoon

Radical acceptance empowers individuals to cope with institutional challenges, particularly for Black women within academia.
#whiteness
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Social justice

When Academia Attacks: Protecting Black Womanhood from Institutional Harm | HackerNoon

Social justice
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

When Academia Attacks: Protecting Black Womanhood from Institutional Harm | HackerNoon

Academia often perpetuates systemic oppression against Black women, challenging their existence and contributions in the field.
#diversity
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Linda Williams, Who Introduced Pornography to Academia, Dies at 78

Linda Williams was a foundational figure in feminist film theory, influencing the field with her boundary-pushing scholarship.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Sorry, Sam Altman, A.I. Is Not Good at Real Writing

Concerns about AI's impact on creative writing education are rising as students increasingly submit work devoid of personal reflection.
#us-foreign-policy
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump's mineral grab has all the elements of an earworm | Brief letters

Rare earth elements are crucial for technology and foreign policy, highlighting geopolitical tensions and economic implications.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump's mineral grab has all the elements of an earworm | Brief letters

Rare earth elements are crucial for technology and foreign policy, highlighting geopolitical tensions and economic implications.
fromNature
2 months ago

I spent two years organizing an international conference. How do I get compensated for my work?

Academic work often includes unpaid tasks like organizing conferences, leading to issues like those faced by the distressed scientist. Understanding one's role is crucial.
OMG science
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Columbia professor marches for Gaza while funded by your tax dollars

Taxpayer dollars support a Columbia professor linked to pro-Hamas protests, raising concerns about academic funding and political activism in education.
#philosophy
philosophy
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Why you must be logical and scientific to be a good person

The conflict in academia today centers around scientism versus the humanities, questioning the unique contributions of non-scientific disciplines.
philosophy
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Why you must be logical and scientific to be a good person

The current debate in academia centers around the belief that science is the singular pathway to knowledge, sidelining non-scientific approaches.
philosophy
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Why you must be logical and scientific to be a good person

The conflict in academia today centers around scientism versus the humanities, questioning the unique contributions of non-scientific disciplines.
philosophy
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Why you must be logical and scientific to be a good person

The current debate in academia centers around the belief that science is the singular pathway to knowledge, sidelining non-scientific approaches.
#mentorship
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

How a PhD student's lab size affects their chance of future academic success

Postdoctoral and junior scientists in large research groups are more likely to leave academia than those in smaller groups.
Books
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Donald Lee Fanger, 94 - Harvard Gazette

Donald Fanger's contributions to academia and literature were significant and transformative, impacting students and colleagues alike over a prolific 70-year career.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

How a PhD student's lab size affects their chance of future academic success

Postdoctoral and junior scientists in large research groups are more likely to leave academia than those in smaller groups.
Books
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Donald Lee Fanger, 94 - Harvard Gazette

Donald Fanger's contributions to academia and literature were significant and transformative, impacting students and colleagues alike over a prolific 70-year career.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Does Marxism Rule the Academy?

It's true that many professors are politically liberal, and this liberalism has become pronounced, especially as the political right has shifted further right.
philosophy
Retirement
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Don Turcotte, professor emeritus, tectonics pioneer, dies at 92 | Cornell Chronicle

Don Turcotte, influential geoscientist and engineer, passed away at age 92, remembered for his innovative work in mantle dynamics and extensive contributions to geoscience.
fromApaonline
3 months ago

Selena Gomez Over Hobbes, or How To Be Successful in Academia

The world can be a nasty place...We don't have to fall from grace. Put down the weapons you fight with and kill 'em with kindness.
philosophy
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Rishi Sunak returns to alma mater with new Oxford and Stanford fellowships

Sunak's transition to academic life marks his first official move since returning to the backbenches, allowing him to address global economic and security challenges.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromNature
5 months ago

I fled the war in Ukraine. Now I work on ways to help the country's soil heal

Building international networks proved crucial for survival and ongoing research amidst crisis.
Medicine
fromNature
6 months ago

Worryingly high prevalence of retraction among top-cited researchers

The 2023 Stanford List reveals concerning levels of retractions among highly-cited researchers, highlighting issues of research integrity.
Women in technology
fromNature
9 months ago

Gender bias might be working at level of whole disciplines

Gender bias may affect entire research fields, not just individual applications, influencing funding and performance evaluation negatively as female representation increases.
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