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Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 day ago

NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move

The US National Science Foundation awarded a record 2,599 graduate fellowships, reversing last year's cut to just 1,000.
Cancer
fromNature
22 hours ago

Four rising stars shaping the future of cancer research

A new generation of cancer researchers is focused on improving diagnostics and treatments to enhance survival rates for cancer patients.
OMG science
fromNature
2 days ago

Daily briefing: 14 things PhD students liked hearing from their supervisors

PhD supervisors are effectively guiding students, while anglerfish use bioluminescence for mating and chimpanzees face internal conflict.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship

223 individuals, including artists and researchers, received the annual Guggenheim Fellowship, supporting diverse disciplines and creative endeavors.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 hours ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
Education
fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Creative Teaching Awards celebrate experiential learning, community connections | Cornell Chronicle

Creative Teaching Awards recognize innovative teaching strategies through local, hands-on learning experiences beyond traditional classroom settings.
Medicine
fromNews Center
5 hours ago

Feinberg Faculty Inducted into Prominent Honor Societies - News Center

Five Feinberg faculty members have been inducted into prestigious medical honor societies, recognizing their contributions to clinical investigation and patient care.
#ai
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
7 hours ago

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Jack Clark emphasizes the value of liberal arts education for AI, highlighting the importance of analytical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
7 hours ago

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Jack Clark emphasizes the value of liberal arts education for AI, highlighting the importance of analytical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.
fromNature
2 days ago

Huge analysis of 320,000 careers suggests that productive researchers stay that way

The study says that these researchers represent almost 80% of all 'late career' scientists - people who have at least 25 years of experience in publishing academic articles - in the world.
Careers
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 hours ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Mental health
fromNature
2 days ago

14 things our PhD supervisors got right and why it mattered

Good supervision positively impacts PhD students, providing support and fostering a collaborative environment.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why you're just one event away from quitting your job

Unexpected jolts can lead to impulsive job resignations, but deliberate responses can facilitate smarter career decisions.
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
Education
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Makeshift Gaza university offers chance to resurrect academic studies

Solar-powered halls in Gaza provide essential academic spaces for students amid war and resource scarcity.
fromNature
6 days ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
fromNews Center
5 days ago

NU Docs Program Provides Aspiring Physicians a Pathway to Medicine - News Center

"As medicine continues to evolve, we must ensure that every student with an interest and a passion has the necessary tools to not only survive but thrive. That starts with exposure, mentorship and networking. NU Docs provides all of this and serves as an important conduit connecting the Evanston campus to the incredible work happening here on the Feinberg Campus."
Medicine
fromWarpweftandway
2 weeks ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
European startups
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Welcome, American scientists: Europe, a haven for researchers struggling under Trump

Safe Place for Science initiative successfully attracted U.S. researchers to Europe amid restrictive policies, receiving over 900 applications shortly after its launch.
#higher-education
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Now is the time for scientific societies to guide global research

Modern scientific societies are increasingly vulnerable due to their dependence on membership fees and journal subscriptions, which are being challenged by the rise of virtual networking and open-access publishing.
Science
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 day ago

Featured Gig: Vice Provost for Online, Digital Learning, Temple

Temple is creating the vice provost for online and digital learning to lead a universitywide transformation in how we design, deliver and scale high-quality, flexible academic programs. This role is central to advancing our strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, particularly around expanding access, improving student success and increasing Temple's impact in Philadelphia and beyond.
Higher education
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Aramont Fellowships give freedom to concentrate on high-risk, high-reward research - Harvard Gazette

A new gift expands support for early-career scientists pursuing high-risk, high-reward research across various fields at Harvard.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
4 weeks ago

Two Collaborative Learning () Events This Week

The 四海为学 Collaborative Learning Project hosts two free public events: Louise Edwards discussing childhood and gender in China on March 19, and Peter Hershock exploring AI and agency from a Buddhist perspective on March 20.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

Bayer funding available to education programs serving Berkeley students

Bayer is offering $100,000 to $400,000 in five-year grants to six organizations supporting STEAM education for Berkeley students from grade school through community college, with funding beginning August 2027.
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

After a disappointing college experience, I was determined to make postgrad life better. Now I'm thriving.

Social anxiety and depression had other plans, leaving me in an ugly cycle of self-isolation and rumination. Terrified of rejection, I'd meet someone interesting during one of my English lectures and invite them out for frozen yogurt in my head.
Higher education
#research-funding
fromNature
1 month ago
Fundraising

The funding system needs fixing - but it's not a 'waste of time and money'

fromNature
1 month ago
Fundraising

The funding system needs fixing - but it's not a 'waste of time and money'

Higher education
fromNature
3 weeks ago

The mid-career reset: how to be strategic about your research direction

Mid-career researchers face rising expectations and responsibilities, making it a crucial yet precarious phase in their academic careers.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

What's the best way to change research fields? These three scientists have ideas

Topic switching during research careers drives innovation and scientific breakthroughs, though timing and frequency matter significantly for career success.
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

AI and the PhD student: friend or foe?

PhD students recognize AI's efficiency benefits while fearing it undermines critical academic skills like deep reading, independent thinking, and research competency.
Higher education
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Most College Kids Skip This 1 Simple Habit. An Expert Says It Can Help Land a Dream Job

Building meaningful relationships with professors, advisers, and mentors during college is more important for career success than grades and resumes alone.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

The Case for Centers for Teaching and Learning (opinion)

This is a striking decision at a moment when public confidence in higher education is eroding. It is also puzzling because rigorous research and evaluation have demonstrated, over and over, the value of the work of centers for teaching and learning, including positive impacts on student learning outcomes, institutional effectiveness and faculty development.
Higher education
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Funding innovative approaches to belonging- Harvard Gazette

Four Harvard Culture Lab–funded projects will strengthen belonging through listening, dialogue, art, and representation across campus.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Five ways to make the academic workplace happier and healthier this year

Academic culture remains hierarchical and unsafe, silencing students and rewarding research output over respectful behaviour, deterring talent and enabling misconduct.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What Is the Mellon Foundation Doing to Higher Education?

Humanities face long-standing crises—chronic underfunding, limited graduate support and jobs, STEM prioritization, and risks from institutional control threatening intellectual freedom.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

$1.5M grant boosts postdoctoral research across 4 colleges | Cornell Chronicle

Postdoctoral researchers are an essential part of academic science and the knowledge Cornell brings into the world. They often mentor students and lead projects, helping advance discoveries in areas like quantum materials, genomics and biomedicine - work that will fundamentally transform technologies, medicine and public health," said Gary Koretzky '78, vice provost for research, who will administer the grant to researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell Engineering.
Higher education
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni rally to support next generation of researchers - Harvard Gazette

A $50 million donor commitment will match new gifts to create 50 endowed Ph.D. fellowships, securing financial support for doctoral students.
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

Why an industry career move is a taboo topic in academia

Many researchers leave academia due to shrinking job security, intense publication pressure, and poor work-life balance, though discussing this transition remains taboo within academic communities.
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