Cardiff University is proposing to cut 400 full-time jobs and close several courses due to a £30 million budget shortfall. The restructuring plan includes merging departments and axing subjects like nursing, music, and modern languages. While the university cites declining international student numbers and rising costs, the proposals have sparked backlash from staff and political leaders. The university promises current students will be able to complete their degrees, with final decisions expected in June 2025.
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The Trump administration’s decision to suspend multiple federal research grants at Princeton University has sparked debate over government influence in higher education. While officials have not provided a clear justification, the move follows similar funding cuts at Ivy League institutions like Harvard and Columbia, which faced scrutiny over alleged antisemitism linked to campus protests. Princeton vows to uphold academic freedom while complying with federal law.
IBPS has released the PO interview admit card for candidates who cleared the mains exam. The admit card can be downloaded from ibps.in until February 18, 2025. The IBPS PO Mains 2024 result was declared on January 31, 2025. Selected candidates will now appear for the interview round. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Thirteen U.S. universities received an “F†grade in the Campus Antisemitism Report Card by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), assessing 135 schools on antisemitism policies. While 49 schools earned A or B grades, 41 received D or F. The report highlights the need for stronger protections for Jewish students amid growing concerns on campuses.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has laid off over 1,000 employees as part of the Trump administration's ongoing federal workforce cuts. This move is part of broader efforts to shrink government agencies, with more reductions expected across the federal workforce. While NOAA assures that key operations like weather forecasting remain unaffected, the cuts come amidst growing concerns about the U.S. economy and potential recession risks.
The ongoing battle over book bans in the US has escalated, with the Trump administration's directive to scrutinize school libraries under the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) sparking controversy. The debate highlights a shift from local challenges to federal enforcement, raising concerns about ideological censorship. Critics argue that such restrictions limit intellectual freedom and reshape educational narratives.
The SKIMVB Public Exam results for February 2025, covering both Boarding and General categories, were released today at 12:30 PM. Students can immediately access their results via the official website, Samastha.in. The results mark a significant moment for students in vocational and medical streams, who can now check their performance online. For any issues, students are encouraged to visit the site’s FAQs or contact the SKIMVB helpline.
A surge in pilgrims from Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela led to severe traffic congestion in Varanasi, prompting authorities to extend school closures in urban areas until February 8, 2025. While classes will be conducted online, rural schools will function as usual. However, staff in council-aided schools must report for administrative duties, including DBT processing and Aapaar ID seeding.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will begin the Constable (GD) examination on February 4, 2025, with exams scheduled throughout the month. Admit cards will be available four days prior to each shift. Currently, only admit cards for other exams are visible, but the Constable (GD) admit cards are expected soon.
The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the US Department of Education and shift its $1.6 trillion student loan program to the Small Business Administration has raised alarms in the legal education sector. Experts fear delays in loan disbursements, increased reliance on private loans, and financial instability for law schools, as the SBA lacks experience in managing education financing.