Is Academic Freedom Guaranteed?
The pressing issue of academic freedom in the United States, especially among researchers studying online misinformation, is currently under discussion. A recent article in Science …
Honoring Excellence: 2023 Prof. Dr. Haluk Savaş Awards at AAR’s Annual Retreat
The prestigious 2023 Prof. Dr. Haluk Savaş Awards, organized by Academics At Risk (AAR), are set to be presented during the annual retreat on June …
New AI Model Uses X-Rays to Predict Diabetes Risk
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence model that utilizes x-ray images to detect early warning signs of diabetes. This innovative approach, detailed in a …
Fostering Global Well-being: The Intersection of Health Literacy and Planetary Health
According to the World Health Organization, 3-5% of the health expenses are due to insufficient health literacy (https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/128703/e96854.pdf), meaning 9-15 billion Euros for Germany. 54% …
Digital global citizenship education is essential: UNESCO’s tool can be a solution
In 2023, 79% of world’s youth between the age of 15-24 were using the internet. The role of education, especially through global and digital citizenship, …
Renewed Hijab Enforcement Sparks Fear and Risk of Clashes on Iranian University Campuses
Female students in Iran face increased fear and potential violence with the regime’s reinforced hijab enforcement at universities. Security agencies, numbering over 32, have intensified …
Sugar Source More Critical Than Quantity in Childhood Obesity Risk
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice suggests that the type of sugar children consume is more crucial than the quantity …
Lawsuit Against Educational Restrictions: Academics Challenge International Research Freedom in Florida
Two Chinese graduate students and a professor are suing Florida’s education officials over a new law that restricts academic exchanges with individuals from seven countries …
Using ChatGPT 4o in the Academy: New functions and changes
Apparently, the “o” in GPT-4o stands for “omni” (all), indicating its intent to cover all communication channels. GPT-4o includes a new voice mode that supports …
THE Europe Universities Summit 2024
The Times Higher Education Europe Universities Summit 2024 was organized in Bremen on April 23 and 24 and focused on how universities and other higher …