University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI Submissions: University Research – Fossil tracks show reptiles appeared on Earth up to 40 million years earlier – Flinders
Source: Flinders University The origin of reptiles on Earth has been shown to be up to 40 million years earlier than previously thought – thanks to evidence discovered at an Australian fossil site that represents a critical time period. Flinders University Professor John Long and colleagues have identified fossilised tracks of an amniote with clawed […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Flat out Fabulous: Barbie puts her best foot forward over the years
Source: 15 May 2025 Author supplied. The Barbie Team (from L to R): Barbie Fashionista (#197) wears an amazing yellow platform heel with ankle straps, Barbie Fashionista (#208) has Down Syndrome and uses sneakers to accommodate her ankle foot orthoses, Barbie Fashionista (#171) wears a high heel white ankle boot and lives with Vitiligo, Barbie Paramedic […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Flat out Fabulous: Barbie puts her best foot forward over the years
Source: 15 May 2025 Author supplied. The Barbie Team (from L to R): Barbie Fashionista (#197) wears an amazing yellow platform heel with ankle straps, Barbie Fashionista (#208) has Down Syndrome and uses sneakers to accommodate her ankle foot orthoses, Barbie Fashionista (#171) wears a high heel white ankle boot and lives with Vitiligo, Barbie Paramedic […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Flat out Fabulous: Barbie puts her best foot forward over the years
Source: 15 May 2025 Author supplied. The Barbie Team (from L to R): Barbie Fashionista (#197) wears an amazing yellow platform heel with ankle straps, Barbie Fashionista (#208) has Down Syndrome and uses sneakers to accommodate her ankle foot orthoses, Barbie Fashionista (#171) wears a high heel white ankle boot and lives with Vitiligo, Barbie Paramedic […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Flat out Fabulous: Barbie puts her best foot forward over the years
Source: 15 May 2025 Author supplied. The Barbie Team (from L to R): Barbie Fashionista (#197) wears an amazing yellow platform heel with ankle straps, Barbie Fashionista (#208) has Down Syndrome and uses sneakers to accommodate her ankle foot orthoses, Barbie Fashionista (#171) wears a high heel white ankle boot and lives with Vitiligo, Barbie Paramedic […]
MIL-Evening Report: After an autocratic leader was toppled in Bangladesh, democratic renewal remains a work in progress
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Intifar Chowdhury, Lecturer in Government, Flinders University Last July, a powerful student-led uprising in Bangladesh toppled the authoritarian, corrupt government led for 15 years by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh now shows modest signs of democratic recovery. Months into its tenure, a transitional government has reopened political […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko proposed publishing a jubilee collection of Vladimir Zhirinovsky’s works
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The State Duma held the second meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and holding of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the LDPR Vladimir Zhirinovsky […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to trial of treating depression with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in those who haven’t improved after NHS Talking Therapies
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments May 14, 2025 A trial published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression in those who haven’t improved after NHS Talking Therapies. Dr Elena Makovac, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Brunel University of London, said: “Treatment-resistant or difficult-to-treat depression poses a significant challenge for the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Launching the Auckland University of Technology Innovation Fund
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Tēnā koutou katoa,Thank you for inviting me to join you today. Vice-Chancellor Damon Salesa, AUT Council Members, leadership, AUT Ventures staff and the start up community joining us here this morning – I appreciate your warm welcome. It’s a real pleasure to help launch the AUT Innovation Fund.This fund […]
MIL-Evening Report: Can we confront cancel culture by finding common ground between moderate leftists and ‘wokists’?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hugh Breakey, Deputy Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law, Griffith University A.C. Grayling’s new book Discriminations: Making Peace in the Culture Wars sees the renowned philosopher wading into the ethical minefields of “woke” activism, cancellation, and conservative backlash. Filled with thoughtful analysis, deep reflection, and fascinating […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Judicial appointments increase Albertans access to court
Albertans deserve to have access to a fair, accessible and transparent justice system. To increase capacity in the courts and improve access to justice for those involved in civil, criminal and family matters, Alberta’s government has made five new judicial appointments to the Alberta Court of Justice. “Continuing to fill judicial appointments directly strengthens the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Moore Introduces Resolution Honoring Pope Leo XIV
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02) Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Congressman Riley M. Moore introduced a resolution with 20 of his House colleagues to honor Pope Leo XIV after his historic election to the Chair of St. Peter. Born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV is a native of […]
MIL-Evening Report: Justice on demand? The true crime podcasts serving up Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder trial
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Cantrell, Senior Lecturer – Writing, Editing, and Publishing, University of Southern Queensland The trial of the so-called “mushroom cook” Erin Patterson, currently underway in the Victorian town of Morwell, continues to generate global attention. The mother of two is charged with three counts of murder and […]
MIL-OSI Security: Houston custom home builder heads to prison for misusing construction funds
Source: Office of United States Attorneys HOUSTON – A 40-year-old Houston man has been sentenced for wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Brett Michael Detamore pleaded guilty Aug. 23, 2024. U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks has now ordered Detamore to serve 51 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by two […]
MIL-OSI Global: Should AD stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Donald Weaver, Professor of Chemistry and Senior Scientist of the Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto Alzheimer’s disease is named for Alois Alheimer (left), but his patient, Auguste Deter (right), should not be overlooked. (Wikimedia Commons) Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Elmhurst University
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction Mission Located just west of Chicago, Elmhurst University combines a well-rounded academic experience with a focus on practical, hands-on learning. In our inclusive community, students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel. Students collaborate in its inclusive community with faculty members who are scholars, practitioners and passionate teachers. Its […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Senator Reverend Warnock Delivers Commencement Address to Paine College’s Class of 2025 in Augusta
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia ICYMI: Senator Reverend Warnock Delivers Commencement Address to Paine College’s Class of 2025 in Augusta On Sunday, Senator Reverend Warnock delivered the keynote commencement speech to Paine College’s Class of 2025 in Augusta, Georgia Senator Warnock encouraged the Class of 2025 to make their […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Massive brain drain from EU universities is an existential threat to Europe’s future – E-001033/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Establishing measures to attract and retain talents and counter brain drain is a priority for the Commission, as human capital is fundamental for the competitiveness of research and innovation and of the European economy. The new European framework for research careers and the new European Charter for Researchers[1] support attractive careers and […]
MIL-OSI Global: Universities and social care depend on immigration. The UK government’s plans could be an economic own goal
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Tom Montgomery, Lecturer in Work and Organisations, University of Stirling James Jiao/Shutterstock The recent launch of plans to reform the UK’s immigration system reflects the government’s effort to regain the initiative on this issue. But looking at the finer detail of migration to the UK shows restrictions introduced […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Fear and Fascination: a Gothic Exhibition
A new exhibition at the University of Aberdeen invites visitors to meet ghosts, vampires and the supernatural as they step into a world of Gothic terror and explore how Gothic literature used fear to both terrify and excite readers.
Source: University of Aberdeen Frankenstein artworkA new exhibition at the University of Aberdeen invites visitors to meet ghosts, vampires and the supernatural as they step into a world of Gothic terror and explore how Gothic literature used fear to both terrify and excite readers. Opening in the Sir Duncan Rice Library on May 19, 2025, […]