Scientist at Scottish university receives grant to predict fake news A mathematician who specialises in quantifying uncertainty has won a €2 million funding award from the Italian government The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025
Ian Murray's words 'not compatible with pledge he signed to us', campaign boss says SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray is failing to keep to a pledge he signed to work towards the abolition of nuclear weapons, the chief executive of the… The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025
Nobel Peace Prize winner sends message to Keir Starmer as nuclear rhetoric ramps up A 2024 Nobel Peace Prize laureate has sent a message to Keir Starmer on nuclear weaponry – warning that victims of the weapons are being abandoned… The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025
Elon Musk is a proven danger to good science, but the Royal Society won’t say it. That’s why I resigned It is vital to act, and I urge colleagues to do so. How can we stand by and laud this man while he undermines scientific integrity? asks academic and author Kit Yates The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025
Royal Society to meet after fellow Elon Musk accused of ‘promoting conspiracies’ An open letter alleged Mr Musk had broken the Royal Society’s code of conduct by promoting ‘unfounded conspiracy theories’. Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025
ARC suspends $870,000 grant to pro-Palestine academic Randa Abdel-Fattah, senators told ARC chief Prof Peter Shergold defends decision at estimates hearing but is accused of bowing to allegations in ‘racist’ media The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025
Edinburgh University ordered to pay £1.1m to sacked academic for 'unfair dismissal' The University of Edinburgh has been ordered to award more than £1m to a professor after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025
South Asian University unveils new courses, facilities for 2025-26 session South Asian University (SAU) Director Professor KK Aggarwal also announced expansion along with new courses, and facilities. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2025
Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’ US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2025
Rachel Riley replaced by 'brilliant mathematician' on Countdown Riley is taking a short break from the Channel 4 show Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025
Royal Society urged to expel Elon Musk as fellows sign open letter More than 1,700 academics complain about X owner’s behaviour, citing his ‘assault on scientific research’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025
Tim Radford obituary Science journalist who could make complex subjects intelligible and thrilling even to a non-specialist readership The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Nobel Laureates Oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For HHS Secretary Controversy surrounds Nobel laureates opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS Secretary nomination due to political affiliations and donations. Top News · Jan 29, 2025
Humza Yousaf challenges Michael Gove on IDF 'Nobel Prize' comment HUMZA Yousaf has accused Michael Gove of an “utter lack of humanity” for suggesting the Israeli Defence Forces should receive a Nobel Peace… The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025
Reason · Jan 24, 2025 Hiring a Research Fellow in Free Speech Law for 1 or 2 Years, at the Hoover Institution (Stanford) One week left to apply.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025 Alan Carling obituary Other lives: Respected professor of sociology at the University of Bradford
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025 Prime Target review – this stylish thriller is like Good Will Hunting meets The Bourne Identity Utterly preposterous and brilliant fun, Leo Woodall’s turn as a maths genius hunted by shadowy forces is glorious, confident escapism. It’s as enjoyable as it is ludicrous
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Rishi Sunak to take up jobs at Oxford and Stanford The former prime minister will remain MP for Richmond and Northallerton.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025 How scientists and the climate movement can work together Letters: Dr Ol Perkins says activists have no need to overstate the case, Michael Symonds thinks academics and students worldwide need to prioritise saving the planet, and Dr Tristram Wyatt says there are groups of scientists wanting to do more
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025 Petition for Gisele Pelicot to win Nobel Peace Prize passes 125,000 signatures In 2024, Gisele Pelicot waived the right to anonymity to speak out on behalf of other victims of sexual assault.
AAP · Jan 16, 2025 PhD numbers slip as students made to live 'in poverty' Australia's future economic growth and research prospects are at risk with meagre incomes deterring prospective candidates from undertaking a PhD.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025 Bangladeshi and British politics collided to bring down Tulip Siddiq After allegations of corruption, the former government minister’s family legacy now lies in tatters in both countries, says author Salil Tripathi
The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025 African countries need more PhD graduates but students are held back by a lack of money and support Over the past 15 years there’s been an increasing demand from within and outside the higher education sector for African countries to produce more PhD graduates. For this to happen, it’s important to know what’s holding people back from pursuing or completing their doctoral degrees. The authors of a new…
International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025 Malala Yousafzai Tells Muslim Leaders Not To 'Legitimise' Taliban Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders on Sunday not to legitimise the Afghan Taliban government and to "show true leadership" over their assault on women's rights.
International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025 Malala Yousafzai Attends Muslim Girls' Education Conference Snubbed By Taliban Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai said she was "overwhelmed" to be back in her native Pakistan on Saturday, as the prime minister launched a global summit on girls' education in the Islamic world.