51+ min ago (178+ words) A university has received "500,000 to improve teaching of artificial intelligence and engineering. Harper Adams University, said "400,000 would be spent on developing a new centre in Telford for artificial intelligence in manufacturing, agricultural technology and engineering. The rest would be spent at its Edgmond campus to develop its simulation laboratory, where it tested products before they are produced. Harper Adams is one of 60 universities or colleges to receive funding from the Office for Students, England's higher education regulator. University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ken Sloan, said: "This funding will help us to deliver high-quality AI learning in the heart of the community we serve." The university's base in Telford town centre, in a building known as the Quad, will house "high-specification IT equipment, including AI workstations, immersive learning pods, edge computing servers, and VR/AR devices" it said. Its Collaborative Simulation Laboratory at…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (1255+ words) Selena Flores, 27, says she was always tired while working night shifts. But she has young children " ages 3, 5 and 7, the youngest of whom recently started preschool " so switching to working daytime hours meant she and her husband needed a child care option for after school. Recently, Flores got a job as an administrator at a restaurant in Naperville, she explained. And it was an after-school program at West Aurora School District run by the Fox Valley Park District that helped her manage the job switch. "My life did a full 180," Flores said about her change in work. She said she's able to see her children after work, go to bed earlier, spend the mornings helping them get ready for school and then head off to her job. Flores is one of a number of West Aurora parents whose children are enrolled…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (253+ words) Addressing the 20th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, Haryana, the Vice President highlighted India's rapid strides toward becoming a Vishwa Guru by shedding the remnants of the Macaulay-era colonial mindset. He said that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 -- deeply rooted in India's culture, heritage, and ethos -- has set the nation on a transformative path. The Vice President emphasised that technology must represent "progress with purpose" and encouraged students to focus on research and innovation that empower rural India, bridge the urban'rural divide, and support MSMEs. Radhakrishnan stressed that technology has become a powerful enabler reshaping industries and redefining the way society functions. He urged students to innovate responsibly, stating that "the true purpose of technology is not progress alone, but progress with purpose". Encouraging students to delve deeper into research, innovation, and India-specific problem-solving, he said…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (1440+ words) THE University of Edinburgh has quietly paid more than "750,000 to a controversial consulting firm, fuelling suspicion it is helping bosses shape budget cuts that could see hundreds of jobs go. The money was paid to Nous Group, which specialises in advising universities but has developed an ominous reputation in the higher education sector. Academics have dubbed it "Nousferatu" " a nod to the silent movie vampire " because they say its arrival often ushers in reductions in staff and courses. Documents obtained by The Ferret show Nous and "related entities" have advised the university on everything from disability services to digital strategy. Edinburgh's spending on the company has spiked in 2025, while at the same time it announced it was facing a "financial gap" and was seeking savings which the University and College Union (UCU) says could see 1800 people lose their jobs. More…...

3+ hour ago (812+ words) As I mentioned in my previous articles, I learned a lot of bullshit during my time at university. This is by no means an isolated case, but a widespread phenomenon. Where Our Engineering Education Went Wrong " LessWrong Chinese universities are wasting students" time on a massive scale. Quite a few students have already awakened to this reality and are stepping forward to point it out. The author of today"s article, like me, is a computer science student. And just like him, what I have learned from working far exceeds what I learned from university. I hope our experiences can serve as a wake-up call for more university students. I haven't written a new article in over two weeks, but today, rather than talking about technology, I want to talk about the three years of my life that were wasted…...

4+ hour, 43+ min ago (572+ words) Arbitrary detention, grossly unfair trials, enshrined discrimination against women, the death penalty: human rights groups say that this is Saudi Arabia today. Authorities there are now working closely with the University of Wollongong to open its latest and arguably most ambitious international campus in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The University of Wollongong will join Arizona State University, University of Strathclyde, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and IE University in Riyadh. Credit: Getty Images "UoW is the first foreign university to receive a Saudi Investment Licence under the country's Vision 2030 program, reflecting our reputation as a trusted global education partner," the university said. Regulatory hurdles have delayed the campus's opening, which was set for mid-2025. English courses will now begin next year, with undergraduate degrees to follow from 2027. The university says its fees will be in line with local expectations " courses…...

6+ hour, 43+ min ago (293+ words) Tirupati: Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Tirupati, and SRM University, Vijayawada, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to strengthen collaborative research and promote... Tirupati: Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), Tirupati, and SRM University, Vijayawada, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to strengthen collaborative research and promote innovation in emerging technologies.Speaking at the event, SVU Vice-Chancellor Prof Tata Narasinga Rao described the partnership as an important step toward advancing India's capabilities in frontier and deep-tech areas. He said the country needs focused efforts in fields such as supercomputing, quantum technologies, thin-film research, seawater electrolysis, green hydrogen, and next-generation clean-energy systems, including hydrogen storage and hydrogen-powered data centres. Prof Narasinga Rao highlighted the importance of preparing strong research proposals for national and international funding agencies. He encouraged faculty members to enhance their competitiveness, stating that Indian institutions must work…...

8+ hour, 12+ min ago (228+ words) What will the universities do about it? Mike Obstgarten's "Academic fraud: Grade inflation is a scourge that must be eradicated" (Nov. 23 commentary) reminded me of a midterm grade I received my first semester in college. It was an easy course, and I was doing well, so the C-plus was a surprise. I even confronted the professor, who explained that his midterm grades were meant to be "motivational." Setting the bar as low as it can go. No excuses: Open your hearts. They use the roads, too. One way to improve housing affordability. Universal health care has been debated in the US for more than 40 years, but it is never voted on because both parties accept campaign donations from the for-profit insurance companies to maintain the status quo. Some of the worst atrocities in history were committed by men in uniform…...

13+ hour, 46+ min ago (844+ words) Dr. Aviva Legatt is the founder of EdGenerative, which supports AI adoption strategy for higher ed and K12. She is also the founder of Ivy Insight and author of Get Real and Get In (St. Martin's Press), an insider's guide to college admissions for purpose-driven students. At Forbes, Dr. Legatt has had the privilege of interviewing culture shifters such as Simone Biles, Adam Grant, and Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. Substack forthcoming. Connect on LinkedIn. AI Is Now Fundable In Higher Ed'But Only With Real Governance On November 12, the Department of Education signaled where higher ed is headed next: the FY 2025 FIPSE Special Projects competition (due December 3) names artificial intelligence as a national priority for postsecondary innovation. Federal dollars are now actively accelerating AI's spread across classrooms, advising, and campus operations. The question is no longer whether AI will be used'it…...

17+ hour, 37+ min ago (178+ words) A Class VIII student from Telangana Social Welfare Residential School (Girls), Luxettipet, secured second prize at a district-level science exhibition held in Naspur mandal from November 26 to 28. She was felicitated by DEO S. Yadaiah for her thought-provoking exhibit. A Class VIII student from Telangana Social Welfare Residential School (Girls), Luxettipet, secured second prize at a district-level science exhibition held in Naspur mandal from November 26 to 28. She was felicitated by DEO S. Yadaiah for her thought-provoking exhibit. Mancherial: M Janavi, a Class VIII student at Telangana Social Welfare Residential School (Girls),Luxettipet won the second prize in a district-level science exhibition concluded recently by displaying a thought-provoking exhibit. She was felicitated by DEO S Yadaiah here on Saturday. The school principal K Rama Kalyani congratulated the student and advised other students to draw inspiration from Janavi. She appreciated the student's guide teachers K…...