University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 12, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: India-Pakistan ceasefire shouldn’t disguise fact that norms have changed in South Asia, making future de-escalation much harder
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Farah N. Jan, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of Pennsylvania A member of the Indian Border Security Force stands guard near the India-Pakistan border. Narinder Nanu/AFP via Getty Images India and Pakistan have seen the scenario play out before: a terror attack in which Indians are […]
MIL-Evening Report: Major brands don’t need to kowtow to Trump: they have the power to bring people together
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Beverland, Professor of Brand Management, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex Whatever you think of his personality or politics, it’s impossible to deny the success of Donald Trump as a brand. Supporters and detractors across the world are transfixed by his second term as […]
MIL-Evening Report: Homer’s Iliad is a rap battle
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joshua Forstenzer, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Co-Director of the Centre for Engaged Philosophy, University of Sheffield The Anger of Achilles by Jacques-Louis David (1819). Kimbell Art Museum Homer’s Iliad is one of the foundational stories of European civilisation. The Iliad is a long poem – an […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth Government to roll out the Avoiding Brain Injuries in Childbirth (ABC) programme nationally Government rolls out NHS programme to boost maternity safety Scheme will help maternity staff rapidly respond to emergencies and protect mothers and babies […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: More scanners across the country for better care of brittle bones
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release More scanners across the country for better care of brittle bones Government announces 29,000 extra bone scans will be delivered each year, helping with earlier diagnosis of illness such as osteoporosis. Government confirms 13 new state-of-the-art DEXA scanners to support better bone care Tens […]
MIL-OSI Australia: World-first solar thermal demonstrator targets net zero breakthrough for industry and agriculture
Source: 12 May 2025 An illustration of the lightweight plastic mirrors, which are a more cost-effective alternative to traditional glass-based solar thermal systems. Industry and academia are collaborating to build a world-first, cost-effective concentrated solar thermal (CST) demonstrator that is set to transform Australia’s industrial heat sector by reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. Using […]
MIL-Evening Report: Meteorites and marsquakes hint at an underground ocean of liquid water on the Red Planet
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hrvoje Tkalčić, Professor, Head of Geophysics, Director of Warramunga Array, Australian National University UAESA / MBRSC / Hope Mars Mission / EXI / Andrea Luck, CC BY Evidence is mounting that a secret lies beneath the dusty red plains of Mars, one that could redefine our view […]
MIL-Evening Report: Why doesn’t Australia make more medicines? Wouldn’t that fix drug shortages?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Coomber, PhD Candidate, Pharmaceutical Supply Chains, The University of Queensland IM Imagery/Shutterstock About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. Of these, about 30 are categorised as critical. These are ones with a life-threatening or serious impact on patients, and with no readily available substitutes. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Farmers fear dingoes are eating their livestock – but predator poo tells an unexpected story
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachel Mason, PhD candidate in Conservation Biology, Deakin University Kristian Bell/Shutterstock Killing carnivores to protect livestock, wildlife and people is an emotive and controversial issue that can cause community conflict. Difficult decisions about managing predators must be supported by strong scientific evidence. In Australia, predators such as […]
MIL-OSI USA: Neag School of Education Celebrates 151 Bachelor of Science Graduates
Source: US State of Connecticut UConn’s Neag School of Education held its undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday morning, celebrating 151 Bachelor of Science graduates from its Sport Management and Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s Teacher Education programs. The joyful, sunny day began with a beloved Neag School tradition: the procession […]
MIL-OSI Global: Maple Leafs’ goalie Anthony Stolarz’s injury highlights concerns about concussions in ice hockey
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kewei Bian, Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University During Game 1 of the Maple Leafs’ ongoing playoff series against the Florida Panthers, Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was struck in the head by Panthers forward Sam Bennett. Although Stolarz remained in the game for several […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Poll – New Zealanders back action on preventing alcohol harm – Health Coalition
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa New Zealanders are calling time on the alcohol industry’s influence and supporting stronger safeguards to protect health-especially for children. A new independent poll shows overwhelming support for tighter safeguards on how alcohol is sold and marketed. Clear majorities support firm limits on key problems such as the price of cheap alcohol, online deliveries, and […]
MIL-OSI Global: Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why these labels don’t work for popes
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Mark Yenson, King’s University College, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Vice-President and Academic Dean (Interim), Western University The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise — Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has carried out most of […]
MIL-OSI Global: How AI could help safeguard Indigenous languages
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Anna Luisa Daigneault, PhD Student in Linguistic Anthropology, Université de Montréal If there are few speakers left of a language, how does a community revive it? In our current era, 3,000 languages are at risk of extinction due to the pressures of colonization, globalization, forced cultural assimilation, environmental […]
MIL-OSI Global: Philosopher Hannah Arendt provokes us to rethink what education is for in the era of AI
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Paul Tarc, Professor, Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies, Western University Arendt urged people to question how the human-constructed world can be passed on and ‘set right’ across time. (Barbara Niggl Radloff/Wikipedia), CC BY-SA In the 1954 essay The Crisis in Education, German-American philosopher Hannah Arendt argued that […]
MIL-OSI Global: New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Judy Illes, Professor of Neurology and Director of Neuroethics Canada; Vice Chair, Bioethics Council for Canada, University of British Columbia Advances in neurotechnology, including AI applications, need to be regulated. (Shutterstock) With Canada’s federal election behind us, we can now focus on a renewed commitment to our values […]
MIL-OSI Global: Population explosions and declines are related to how stable the economy and environment are
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Ken G. Drouillard, Professor, Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research and Director of the School of the Environment, University of Windsor A country’s population is affected by, and in turn affects, environmental and economic issues. (Shutterstock) For 200 years, we’ve been warned of unchecked population growth and how […]
MIL-OSI Global: Maple Leafs’ goalie Anthony Stolarz’s injury highlights concerns about concussion in ice hockey
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Kewei Bian, Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University During Game 1 of the Maple Leafs’ ongoing playoff series against the Florida Panthers, Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was struck in the head by Panthers forward Sam Bennett. Although Stolarz remained in the game for several […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China’s Global Initiatives Shape the Architecture of a Just World — Tajik Expert
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Dushanbe, May 11 (Xinhua) — China’s three global initiatives – in development, security and civilization – together with the concept of a community with a shared future […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Fox News’ Mark Levin on Antisemitism in Higher Education, Pro-Terrorist Rioters at Columbia University
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (21st District of New York) ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Fox News’ Mark Levin on Antisemitism in Higher Education, Pro-Terrorist Rioters at Columbia University | Press Releases | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients […]