Australia’s leading research institutions have raised alarms over the Trump administration’s abrupt restrictions on US funding, jeopardising critical scientific collaborations. The Group of Eight warns that researchers face funding cuts and ideological scrutiny through a 36-point compliance questionnaire. With medical and defence research at risk, Australian universities urge diplomatic intervention to prevent long-term damage to global innovation partnerships.
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Trump’s recent shift on the H-1B visa program, which allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers, has sparked controversy. Once a vocal critic, he now praises the program, citing its importance for US innovation, particularly in tech. His new stance aligns him with tech figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy but has divided his political base, with figures like Steve Bannon opposing it. The debate over skilled immigration and visa reform intensifies in his second term.
With 87% of Canadian teens using smartphones, new classroom cellphone bans aim to improve students' focus and mental health. Experts point to the negative impact of smartphone use on attention and academic performance, with research linking excessive phone usage to deteriorating mental health. Provinces like Ontario and Quebec are leading the way in restricting phone use, but experts warn that proper implementation is key to ensuring these policies effectively benefit students in the long term.
The Patna district administration has extended the closure of all government and private schools up to Class 8 until January 25, 2025, due to extremely cold weather. Classes above Class 8 will operate from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Board exam activities are exempt. Students and parents can read the official notice here.
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has begun online registration for the Telangana Education Common Entrance Test (TG EdCET) 2025. Candidates can apply at edcet.tsche.ac.in. The last date to register without a late fee is May 13, 2025, and the exam is scheduled for June 1, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The DOGE-led mass firings in the federal government are rapidly eroding job security for millions of employees, disrupting long-standing protections that have historically set federal jobs apart from private sector work. The restructuring efforts, including the dismissal of probationary and non-probationary workers, signal a shift from the promise of stability to growing uncertainty. This overhaul challenges century-old systems like the Pendleton Act, leaving many workers concerned about their... Expand
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the BMC Clerk Result 2025 for the Clerk (Executive Assistant) posts on February 25, 2025. Candidates who took the exam in December 2024 can view their results on the official website. The next step involves document verification for those who passed the written examination for 1,846 vacancies.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened the application process for the June 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE). Eligible candidates can apply until April 20, 2025, via the official portal. The exams will take place from June 2-11. Candidates must create an ABC ID during the application process, or their results won’t be reflected in DigiLocker or the academic bank of credit. The application fee is Rs 200, with a late fee of Rs 1,100.
The THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025 highlight the top 10 US colleges for Computer Science, with MIT, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon ranking highly. Shifts from the 2024 rankings reflect universities’ continuous adaptation to research and technological advancements, underscoring their global competitiveness in academia.