15 h. ago Netanyahu accused of slander after criticising Macron, Carney and Starmer

Israeli leader’s antisemitism claim labelled defamatory as he is warned against pursuing a war without endMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu was accused of slander and pursuing a war without end after he claimed the leaders of France, Canada and the UK were stoking antisemitism and siding with Hamas by demanding he end the two-month blockade of food and aid into Gaza.In what has become an extraordinary standoff with some of Israel’s closest allies, Netanyahu appeared to deliberately raise the stakes on Thursday night by accusing his western critics of abandoning Israel in a war for its very existence. Continue reading...

Politics

44 h. ago Biomedical scientist's four essential tips if you're 'keen to live longer'

Dr Gareth Nye, lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Salford, has delved into some crucial longevity tips

Science

3 d. ago Should you shower in the morning or at night? Scientists FINALLY settle the debate

Is it better to hop in the shower in the morning or at night? According to Primrose Freestone, a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester, the answer is clear.

Politics

4 d. ago Antisemitic claims being made in University lectures, seminars and talks are 'flourishing unchecked'

Ongoing Israeli military action in Gaza since October 7 has reportedly led to a spike in 'disinformation' in lectures and seminars.

Politics

1 week ago Ireland hopes to entice academics as US becomes ‘a cold place for free thinkers’

Proposed scheme involves talent scouts offering attractive packages to tempt academics and lecturers from abroadIreland is to launch a scheme to poach academics and university lecturers from overseas on the basis that the Trump administration has made the US “a cold place for free thinkers and talented researchers”.The higher education minister, James Lawless, will on Tuesday seek cabinet approval for a “global talent initiative” to entice top international academics, including those seeking to leave the US or deterred from working there. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Criminologist reveals sick reason why killers may leave trail of digital evidence behind

Professor David Wilson, who lectures at Birmingham City University, revealed why killers leave a digital trail of evidence behind knowing the police will use it to solve the crime .

Events

2 w. ago Europe after VE Day, Brexit, and one thing Churchill and Hitler agreed on

The Second World War left former colonial European powers decimated, setting the stage for two superpowers to emerge, writes Manchester University history lecturer Dr Louise Clare

Events

2 w. ago Lecturer sacked after calling student a 'troublesome trans kid' and saying universities are like 'care homes for disabled' loses free speech tribunal

Senior University of Derby lecturer Russell Cherrington who was sacked after being accused of referring to a student as a 'trobulesome trans kid' has lost his claim for unfair dismissal.

Society

4 w. ago Doorman jailed for life for frenzied knife murder of estranged wife

Paul Antony Butler, 53, stabbed university lecturer Claire Chick, 48, in a frenzied attack outside her home in Plymouth in January this year

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