MYSTERIOUS: Academics - What They Never Told You

Ireland becomes refuge for anti-Trump Americans

They have left everything behind to get away from US President Donald Trump's America. Entrepreneurs, academics, scientists and students: tens of thousands of US citizens have moved to Ireland in recent years. Last year alone, some 10,000 Americans settled there and nearly 100 even applied for asylum – citing political,…

France 24 · 4h ago

Academics, doctors, actors: How Serbia’s student-backed movement defeated Vučić in a historic election

Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in a historic election, marking a potential political turning point after more than a decade of his dominance. While the choice of the next prime minister remains uncertain, the movement has brought together several prominent Serbian figures, reflecting its growing…

The Times of India · Oct 28

How student assemblies brought down the Serbian government

A list of academics, engineers, artists and activists chosen by Serbia’s student assemblies defeated long-ruling president Aleksandar Vucic's right-wing Serbian Progressive Party Sunday. The shock victory comes after nearly two years of student-led anti-corruption protests – and may serve as a model for other movements hoping to turn street demonstrations…

France 24 · Oct 27

Are you ready for a cybernetic colleague? How to use AI in the workplace without dumbing down

Generative AI is transforming our working lives but how can we ensure it doesn’t result in groupthink and bland ideas? Step forward Warwick Business School academics with a passion for exploring how AI can be harnessed for good

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

From jargon to impact: Teaching undergraduates the art of public communication

Articles published in The Conversation go well beyond academics writing for a general audience – they can also serve as great content for educators to use in the classroom.

The Conversation · Oct 7

19-year-old Shubham Kumar from Bihar enters International Book of Records after achieving Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga

Shubham Kumar, a 19-year-old from Dighwara, Bihar, achieved Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga. This milestone has been recognised by the International Book of Records for teenagers. The achievement was accomplished on July 5, 2026, marking significant progress in the mobile puzzle game. Details about his gameplay duration or academic…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Senior academics set out key questions Cambridge must answer over Jason Arday’s death

Letter from more than 40 signatories says university has backed away from promised thorough review of events before death

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research

Britain's MI5 spy agency issued an unprecedented alert on Wednesday to warn that a Chinese organisation was involved in funding academic research into topics such as AI on behalf of Beijing's state security service.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

MI5 Issues Rare Public Alert to Stop Chinese Intelligence Benefiting From UK University Research

MI5 has warned UK universities that research funded through China's CGTRI could assist Chinese espionage, urging institutions to review collaborations under the National Security Act 2023.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

UK warns universities to cut ties with China-linked firm after MI5 flags AI, cyber research espionage

The UK has warned universities and academics against continuing work with a China-linked research organisation that MI5 says has strong ties to Chinese intelligence and was used to fund research that could support espionage.

The Times of India · Sep 30