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Why We Need Interdisciplinarity in Teaching and Research
Interdisciplinary thinking is crucial to addressing complex questions but how should it work in practice? Two leading academic proponents of cross-disciplinary working draw on their own groundbreaking scholarship to explain.
Elon Musk Survives Royal Society Expulsion Bid
Meeting over revoking fellowship of Tesla and SpaceX boss proves inconclusive, although academy promises to consider “potential further actions.”
The Pros and Cons of AI in Higher Education
How should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education? We talk to three experts about AI’s impact on teaching, governance and the environment.
Voodoo Doll Study Explores Why Scientists Get Harassed
Researchers asked participants to stick pins in “stereotypical scientist” to establish levels of aggression.
What Legacy Does Yale-NUS College Leave in Singapore?
Long caught up in debates about academic freedom and internationalization, liberal arts may not survive in the city-state beyond closure of a pioneering partnership.
AAUP: Academic Freedom Doesn’t Require Institutional Neutrality
A Brighter Future for Academic Publishing
Hear from two academics who are developing publishing solutions that encourage and underpin quality research practices and improve access to scholarly work.
Professors Fear Impact of DeepSeek ‘Censorship’ on Students’ Work
China’s rapidly growing AI tool brushes off questions about Tiananmen Square and spouts the Communist Party line on sensitive topics like Taiwan.