The billionaire venture capitalist said the study of climate change and sustainability would be the “new computer science.”
Tag: Colleges and Universities
4 Canadian Military Cadets Die After Car Plunges Into River
The men were set to graduate from the Royal Military College in a few weeks, the authorities said.
Nicaragua Seizes Universities, Inching Toward Dictatorship
Many see the move as President Daniel Ortega’s latest effort to clamp down on dissent, after persecuting political opponents and extending his time in office.
Sue Gray’s Report on Parties Deepens Crisis for Boris Johnson
A long-awaited assessment on whether Downing Street flouted lockdown rules declared that there were “failures of leadership and judgment’’ by Mr. Johnson’s government.
As U.S. Hunts for Chinese Spies, University Scientists Warn of Backlash
A chilling effect has taken hold on American campuses, contributing to an outflow of academic talent that may hurt the United States while benefiting Beijing.
In Gaza, a Contentious Palestinian Professor Calmly Teaches Israeli Poetry
On social media, Refaat Alareer rages against Israel. In the lecture hall, he studiously analyzes the work of some of its leading poets — and surprises some of his students.
Afghan College Students Find a New Life, and Safety, in Iraq
Regarded as infidels by the Taliban, over 100 students from the American University in Kabul have found an unlikely refuge in the Iraqi Kurdish city of Sulaimaniya.
South Korea Toughens Measures as Virus Spreads Among Teens
The decision comes as the country experiences rising caseloads again. The nine-hour test is seen as critical in determining students’ futures, and many have prepared for it since kindergarten.
As Chinese Women Seek to Crack Male Professions, Schools Stand in the Way
In China, some academic programs accept only men or cap the number of female applicants, who often must test higher than their male counterparts.
Egypt imposes a vaccine mandate for all government workers and university students.
Officials expect major deliveries of doses by the end of the month to speed up the country’s vaccination efforts.