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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Katabasis by RF Kuang review a descent into the hellscape of academia

Katabasis vividly depicts the struggles and frustrations of academia through a narrative that transforms a campus into a literal hellscape.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Attack on people's memory': Kashmir's book ban sparks new censorship fears

The banned books offer a detailed overview of the events surrounding the Partition of India and why Kashmir became an intransigent territorial dispute.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Indoctrination Factories!' Bill Maher Hypes Trump Putting Hot Poker' Up Academia's A**'

Bill Maher supports Trump's criticisms of academia, labeling universities as indoctrination factories needing reform.
#artificial-intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

What Military Service During "Peacetime" is Really Like

Ray Christian joined the U.S. Army in 1978 as a means to start his life. He became a paratrooper, an infantryman, and a drill sergeant.
Podcast
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Work Shirts to the Opera

In between these pathetic signals, a shot or two of the dog, a child, a gorgeous day framed neatly-no, perfectly-like an online advert.
philosophy
fromNature
1 month ago

How I carved out a career as a 'pracademic'

The author shifted from a traditional academic role to a 'pracademic' model for real-world impact.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why a professor of fascism left the US: The lesson of 1933 is you get out'

Prof. Marci Shore argues that the U.S. faces a critical moment reminiscent of historical authoritarianism, urging caution and proactive measures.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Relationship Lab for Academics

Academics often neglect personal relationships due to their research commitments, leading to humorous reflections on the realities of love and connection.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Mentoring the Next Generation of Scientists Taught Me

The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Your time is valuable. Don't give it away just for 'exposure'

Academics frequently face expectations to provide expert insights without compensation, highlighting an ongoing issue of unpaid labor in the academic community.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

After I got my Ph.D., I realized I didn't want to work in that field. I was in financial ruin until I found the right job for me.

Pursuing a Ph.D. may lead to unexpected career changes, as personal interests evolve beyond academia.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Form of DEI That's Alive and Well on Campus

Johns Hopkins University is implementing a diversity initiative to recruit conservative professors, addressing academic ideological homogeneity.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Yarvin Explains Why He's Writing - emptywheel

Yarvin aims to challenge the dominant consensus of academia and journalism, seeking an entirely new perspective on societal issues.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Case Against Leaving Trump's America

We're like people on the Titanic saying our ship can't sink. And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can't sink.
US politics
fromMedievalists.net
2 months 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.
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2 months ago

'Imaginative' studies can combat transphobia, says trans conference founder

The point of doctorates is about how you make a contribution to learning. That's the point of it. And if you're doing a doctorate, that's saying the same thing or using the same data sets or the same research part ... that's a problem.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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

Graduate students are not limited to academic careers and may choose locations based on personal preferences.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

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

"Horowitz was born, I would estimate, sometime during World War II. He probably grew up somewhere within ten miles of Morningside Heights."
Right-wing politics
fromNature
3 months ago

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

Academic hiring emphasizes transparency and fairness, while industry focuses on speed and targeting talent.
Career
fromNature
3 months ago

Dear editors, your publication delays are damaging our careers

Delays in journal review processes significantly hinder early-career scientists' job applications and funding opportunities.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months 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.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Memorial Minute for Gloria Ferrari Pinney, 82 - Harvard Gazette

At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 6, 2025, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Gloria Ferrari Pinney was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
History
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Memorial Minute for Charles Dacre Parsons, 91 - Harvard Gazette

Charles Dacre Parsons was a philosopher of logic and mathematics known for clarifying difficult issues, providing judicious proposals, and analyzing longstanding problems and their solutions.
philosophy
fromThe Verge
3 months 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
3 months 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
philosophy
fromApaonline
3 months ago

Wikipedia in the Classroom

Wikipedia is often viewed unfavorably in academia due to its lack of peer review, yet it offers a decentralized model of collaborative knowledge creation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

The resolution comes as a result of recent and escalating politically motivated actions by governmental bodies which pose a significant threat to the foundational principles of American higher education.
US news
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months 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.
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