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OYSCATECH staff in Oyo State, led by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), a union comprising the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), have begun an indefinite strike over delayed and fractional payment of
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Researchers at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt in Germany have found that large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT consistently advise women to ask for lower salaries than men, even when both have identical qualifications. The study, led by Professor Ivan Yamshchikov, tested five popular LLMs and found that the
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A federal judge has overruled the US Department of Homeland Security's repeated requests to keep five confidential reports on potential criminal activity by student and faculty protesters from being shown in court. The reports, compiled by the DHS' Office of Intelligence, provide the most detailed look yet
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The Educating Character Initiative (ECI) at Wake Forest University will continue to promote character education at colleges and universities nationwide, thanks to a $30 million grant from the Lilly Endowment. This new funding will expand the ECI's support for character education at higher education institutions, with a focus
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As a former graduate student in developmental psychology, Professor Chao Liu knew firsthand the challenges and opportunities that came with pursuing a research-intensive degree. Now, as a professor of psychology at Cedarville University, Liu is using his experience to equip and inspire the next generation of researchers, providing students with
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The Supreme Court has allowed 19 federal agencies and departments, including the State Department and the Social Security Administration, to continue with layoffs. This decision has left some federal employees uncertain about their future. Experts at George Washington University are available to provide context and analysis on this development. Key
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Research conducted at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Mexico, has shed light on the perceptions of Mexican university professors regarding Music Literacy (ML) in higher education. The study analyzed the relationship between the conservatory model and its influence on teaching ML in Mexican universities. Fifty-four professors from different states in
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Astronomers have long puzzled over the origin and composition of cosmic dust, a crucial building block of stars, planets, and potentially life itself. Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, led by Dr. Noel Richardson, are making significant strides in understanding this enigmatic phenomenon. By studying Wolf-Rayet stars, which unleash massive stellar
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As the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) researchers receive prestigious awards from the Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA), their outstanding contributions to marine science in Australia are being celebrated. Associate Professor Neville Barrett was awarded the AMSA Jubilee Award for his pioneering research
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A devastating crisis is unfolding in Ontario's college system, with over 10,000 faculty and staff being laid off, and more than 600 programs suspended or cancelled. This staggering number accounts for nearly one-sixth of the workforce, leaving behind a trail of shattered lives and communities. The crisis
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Academic staff union branches at several universities across the country have suspended academic activities in response to the delayed payment of June 2025 salaries. The move follows a warning issued by ASUU national president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, and directives from the National Executive Council. As a result, several campuses have
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City College students from the ASTRAL Consortium spent two nights stargazing through powerful telescopes at Lick Observatory, marking a significant shift in the way astronomy research is conducted. The consortium, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, brings together faculty from Bay Area public colleges and UC astronomers to
