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Replit CEO says Computer Science degree won't give you loads of money at Google

Replit CEO says Computer Science degree wont give you loads of money at Google

PMC Vice Chairman Gerry Byrne to Receive Honorary Degree From Fordham University

Gerry Byrne, vice chairman of Variety parent company PMC and a longtime media business executive, will be recognized by his alma mater, New York’s Fordham University, with an honorary doctorate of humane letters at the school’s commencement ceremony on May 16. Byrne will receive the honorary degree alongside Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s “Fresh […]

Sussex University overturns £585,000 fine as high court rejects free speech breach claim

Ruling is blow to Office for Students after it issued fine for handling of protests over professor’s trans rights viewsSussex University has overturned a £585,000 fine by England’s higher education watchdog after the high court rejected claims the university had breached free speech regulations involving its former professor Kathleen Stock.The ruling is a damaging blow to the credibility and management of the Office for Students, after the court rejected the regulator’s lengthy investigation int...

Amazon offers computer science scholarships in India as AI raises job concerns

Amazon offers computer science scholarships in India as AI raises job concerns

'What if biometrics fail?' Parents raise alarm ahead of NEET UG 2026

What if biometrics fail Parents raise alarm ahead of NEET UG

Female pupils have 'AI deepfakes' made of them as parents criticise school

The girls are now finding themselves in awkward and uncomfortable situations with one another... this has created an environment of confusion, isolation, and shame amongst the very girls who need support and solidarity the most'

Ermotti: UBS Aims to Complete $3 Bln Buyback by End July

UBS Group AG Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti discusses the bank’s intention to add to the $3 billion tally of share buybacks this year. Speaking to Bloomberg’s Guy Johnson, Ermotti says the lender believes it’s going to complete the $3 billion buyback “by the end of July.”

Abu Dhabi Police launch ‘Back to School’ road safety lectures for students

The Abu Dhabi Police has launched a comprehensive series of road safety lectures across the emirate’s schools to instil safe transport habits as students return for the new academic term.The "Back to School" initiative, led by the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, is designed to curb accidents and manage the increased road congestion typically seen during the morning and afternoon school runs. Officers visiting campuses emphasised that early education in traffic culture is a "fundamental...

Afghan students recount harrowing university strike

Afghan students have described the moment a missile hit their university. Officials blame Pakistan for Monday’s attack.

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How one venture firm is investing in an increasingly fragmented world

The world today is riven by cultural differences, political divisions, and geopolitical disputes — a challenging environment for any investor hunting for startups that can grow large enough to deliver venture-scale returns. Kompas VC has developed a regionally sensitive strategy to help it navigate, and invest in, this fragmented world. And it’s putting fresh capital towards this approach with a new €160 million fund ($187.5 million), the firm told TechCrunch.

Macro and A16Z Cultural Leadership Fund Launch Fellowship With Inaugural Class of Seven Storytellers

Macro and Andreessen Horowitz Cultural Leadership Fund have unveiled the inaugural class of the Epigraph Creator Fellowship, a program designed to connect culturally grounded storytellers with emerging AI tools shaping the future of content creation. The eight-week fellowship will provide seven selected creators with hands-on training, production resources and direct access to platforms from partners […]

Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts

In her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, lawmakers questioned Education Secretary Linda McMahon about cuts to federal education spending and students' civil rights.(Image credit: Aaron Schwartz)

Mississippi schoolchildren, 12, save dozens of lives as bus driver passes out

When the driver of a school bus transporting 40 students passed out on a four-lane highway in Mississippi, it was the quick reactions of the children that saved the day

In crisis zones, education is already building peace

Caregivers, storytelling and media must be treated as core education infrastructure, especially in crisis areas such as Palestine

Macro and a16z’s Cultural Leadership Fund Announce Inaugural Class for the Epigraph Creator Fellowship

Macro and Andreessen Horowitz’s Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) announced the inaugural class for The Epigraph Creator Fellowship, a unique program that pairs filmmakers with frontier AI tools to integrate into their creative process. The selected fellows are Bianca Lambert, Chazitear Martin, John Burr, Justice Whitaker, Nick Barili, Sulayman Tahir and Tedra Wilson. Their projects have been featured in […]

Special moment hailed with passing of Northern Ireland Sign Language Bill

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Racism and socioeconomic stress may alter pregnancy biology, leaving black women nearly three times more likely to die

These altered physiological processes may lead to higher rates of preeclampsia in black women, and higher rates of preterm birth and fetal growth restriction in black babies, compared to white women and their babies. In a major review of published studies, the researchers looked at a range of processes that are vital in the body during pregnancy - including the control of inflammation, and blood flow to the developing fetus. They found these processes are often altered in ways linked to poorer...

DMU Dubai resumes in-person classes with major student support measures

De Montfort University Dubai (DMU Dubai) has resumed in-person learning this week, placing student welfare at the centre of its return to campus following a period of regional uncertainty.The university confirmed that classes restarted on Monday, with a range of support measures introduced to ensure students are not affected by recent disruptions.Student-first measures introducedAmong the steps announced are no-penalty resits, automatic coursework extensions and scholarships of up to 100% for UA...

Viral campaign by reading community secures the future of award winning Black bookshop

Afrori Books has secured its immediate future after surpassing its urgent target of 1,000 book sales, following a viral month-long campaign driven by fears over rising costs and the threat of closure.