University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 13, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: New study amplifies rural voices to improve palliative care at end-of-life
Source: 13 May 2025 As National Palliative Care Week (19–25 May 2024) approaches, a new study from the University of South Australia is shining a light on the experiences of rural South Australians who are navigating end-of-life care, in the hope of improving access to palliative care services and supports in rural and country areas. […]
MIL-Evening Report: As insurance gets harder to buy, NZ has 3 choices for disaster recovery – and we keep choosing the worst one
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ilan Noy, Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The number of climate change-related extreme weather events) is on the rise, making it harder for many people to buy affordable home insurance. The industry has already signalled […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – New crop of PINZ Award finalists named
Source: Federated Farmers A Southlander who created edible bale netting and rural heroes who made their mark advocating for pragmatic regulation and supporting stressed-out farmers feature among PINZ 2025 finalists. The seventh annual Primary Industries NZ Awards are a highlight of the two-day PINZ Summit taking place at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre 24 and 25 […]
MIL-OSI USA: Winners of Solar District Cup Class of 2024–2025 Announced
Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory 18 Teams Earn Division Winner Titles for Solar and Solar-Plus-Storage Design Proposals On April 21 and April 22, the division winners and Project Pitch Champion in the Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition’s Class of 2024–2025 were announced. This year’s competing class of teams is the largest in Solar […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 23rd District
Source: US Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced the winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 23rd Congressional District, Camryn Battaglia of Clymer High School. Her winning artwork, titled “Concord,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the remainder of the year. “Congratulations to Camryn Battaglia, […]
MIL-OSI: Provident Financial Holdings Announces CFO Appointment
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. (“Company” or “Provident”), NASDAQ GS: PROV, the holding company for Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B. (“Bank” or “Provident”), today announced that Peter C. Fan has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary of the Company and the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation to Make Georgia the Top State for Talent
Source: US State of Georgia ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by Speaker Jon Burns and members of the Georgia General Assembly, today signed four important pieces of legislation into law that build on his administration’s commitment to strengthening Georgia’s workforce, expanding opportunity, and supporting hardworking students and families across the state. The bills […]
MIL-OSI USA: UConn School of Nursing Celebrates its 2025 Graduates
Source: US State of Connecticut The UConn School of Nursing (SoN) held its commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts this past Saturday, May 10, 2025. The school celebrated 217 graduates with friends and families gathering from all over to congratulate their loved ones. Dean Victoria Vaughan Dickson, Ph.D., RN, FAHA, FHFSA, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Free food and beer are common perks for hospitality workers – but are they masking unfairness?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Olivier Oren, Associate lecturer, hospitality management, Griffith University G-Stock Studio/Shutterstock For cafe and restaurant workers, getting a free drink or meal at the end of a long shift might feel like a well-deserved reward. But could such perks – common across the industry – be masking deeper […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Merkley, Schakowsky Introduce Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Nursing Staff Standards, Improve Patient Care
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Merkley, Schakowsky Introduce Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Nursing Staff Standards, Improve Patient Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on International Nurses Day, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act to […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – 2023 and 2024 reports on Serbia – P10_TA(2025)0093 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament The European Parliament, – having regard to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part(1), which entered into force on 1 September 2013, – having regard to Serbia’s application for membership of the EU of 19 December 2009, – having regard […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cassidy Visits Louisiana Tech Design and Research Conference, Meets with University Officials
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy MONROE – On Monday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited the 2025 Design and Research Conference at Louisiana Tech University, which featured senior presentations from students in their College of Engineering and Science. During the conference, students made presentations featuring innovations that could help in the […]
MIL-OSI Global: From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jacob Mchangama, Research Professor of Political Science and Executive Director of The Future of Free Speech, Vanderbilt University Support among young people for allowing controversial or offensive speech has dropped sharply. J Studios/Getty Images For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest […]
MIL-OSI: Brag House, in partnership with Florida Gator Athletics and Learfield’s Florida Gators Sports Properties, Launches the Inaugural “Brag Gators Gauntlet” Series Baseball Edition at the University of Florida – A tournament Featuring Fortnite ahead of the Florida vs. Alabama Baseball Game
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brag House Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBH) (“Brag House” or the “Company”), the premier Gen Z engagement platform that operates at the intersection of gaming, college sports, and social interaction, today announced the launch of the ‘Brag Gators Gauntlet’ Series – Baseball Edition, a high-impact, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Otago academics plan declaration on Palestine to ‘face daily horrors’
Asia Pacific Report A group of New Zealand academics at Otago University have drawn up a “Declaration on Palestine” against genocide, apartheid and scholasticide of Palestinians by Israel that has illegally occupied their indigenous lands for more than seven decades. The document, which had already drawn more than 300 signatures from staff, students and alumni […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Regeneration expert appointed to kickstart Oxford growth drive
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Regeneration expert appointed to kickstart Oxford growth drive Regeneration expert Neale Coleman CBE has been appointed as Chair of the Oxford Growth Commission. Neale Coleman CBE, Chair of the Oxford Growth Commission. Neale Coleman CBE appointed as Chair of the Oxford Growth Commission to accelerate […]
MIL-OSI: Enwave Announces Expansion of Energy from Waste District Heating Facility in Prince Edward Island, Avoiding Landfill for Nearly 90% of the Black Cart Residential Waste in Province
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enwave Energy Corporation (Enwave) has announced today the commitment to build a new waste processing facility in Prince Edward Island, beginning this fall. The facility will be in operation by 2028 and will replace the existing end-of-life system. Enwave, in partnership with the Province of […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: University to host major science communication conference
Around 600 delegates from around the world will arrive in Aberdeen this month for the bi-annual Public Communication of Science Conference.
Source: University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen to host Public Communication of Science ConferenceAround 600 delegates from around the world will arrive in Aberdeen this month for the bi-annual Public Communication of Science Conference. The University of Aberdeen will host the conference which will take place from 26 – 29 May at Old Aberdeen and […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft Day was held at the Siberian Federal University
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Rosneft organized a large-scale career guidance event for students of the Institute of Oil and Gas of the Siberian Federal University. About a thousand students and teachers of the university took part in the Rosneft Day. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Students of the State University of Management attended a meeting with the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State – As part of the Victory Day celebrations, students of the State University of Management attended a meeting with the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Comrade To Lam, which […]