University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Thursday’s Forecasted High Temperatures
Source: US State of New York overnor Kathy Hochul today reminded New Yorkers to stay safe this summer during periods of elevated temperatures. Higher than normal temperatures are forecast for New York City for tomorrow, June 12. The National Weather Service HeatRisk index forecasts potential heat risks for the New York City area which will […]
MIL-Evening Report: After weeks of confusion and chaos, Tasmania heads back to the polls on July 19
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Hortle, Deputy Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania The Tasmanian government has called a state election for July 19, the fourth in a little over seven years. Following days of high drama, Governor Barbara Baker finally granted Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s election request, saying there […]
MIL-OSI Global: 201 ways to say ‘fuck’: what 1.7 billion words of online text shows about how the world swears
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Martin Schweinberger, Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, The University of Queensland Our brains swear for good reasons: to vent, cope, boost our grit and feel closer to those around us. Swear words can act as social glue and play meaningful roles in how people communicate, connect and express […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bipartisan House Members Urge Secretary Rubio to Save Program Tracking Kidnapped Ukrainian Children
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) This follows a bipartisan appropriations request to reunite children with their families while holding war criminals accountable. Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), an active member of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, led a bipartisan group of colleagues in urging State Secretary […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to study looking at the association between prolonged use of progestogen contraceptive pill (desogestrel) and risk of brain tumour
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments June 11, 2025 A study published in The BMJ looks at the use of the progesterone contraceptive pill and brain tumour risk. Dr Karen Noble, Director of Research, Policy and Innovation at Brain Tumour Research, said: “This study adds to the growing body of evidence around hormone-related risk factors […]
MIL-Evening Report: Goodbye to all that? Rethinking Australia’s alliance with Trump’s America
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Beeson, Adjunct professor, Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney Even the most ardent supporters of the alliance with the United States – the notional foundation of Australian security for more than 70 years – must be having some misgivings about the second coming of Donald […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Challenge to the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Freeze to Federal Research Funding for Harvard
Source: US State of California OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in support of Harvard University’s motion for summary judgment in President and Fellows of Harvard College v. U.S. Department of Health and […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The final of the national stage of the “Chinese Language is a Bridge” competition was held in Armenia
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 Yerevan, June 11 (Xinhua) — The final of the national stage of the World Chinese Language Proficiency Contest among students and secondary school pupils “Chinese is a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Labonte named Associate Vice President for University Safety
Source: US State of Connecticut Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to announce that I have appointed UConn Police Chief Gene Labonte to the position of Associate Vice President for University Safety following a national search. Gene has served as our Chief of Police since July 2023, and going forward he will serve as both police chief […]
MIL-OSI Economics: University of North Dakota Student Chapter Hosts Lunch & Learn with IADC Rep Mike Harris
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: University of North Dakota Student Chapter Hosts Lunch & Learn with IADC Rep Mike Harris The IADC University of North Dakota Student Chapter recently welcomed IADC representative Mike Harris to campus. With over 50 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Mike shared valuable […]
MIL-OSI Economics: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Student Chapter Participates in Petroleum Engineering Crawfish Boil
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Student Chapter Participates in Petroleum Engineering Crawfish Boil The IADC University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) Student Chapter recently participated in the ULL Petroleum Engineering Crawfish Boil. It was a beautiful day with great weather and an excellent turnout. Events like […]
MIL-OSI Economics: IADC Suez University Chapter Hosts Milestone Technical Gathering
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: IADC Suez University Chapter Hosts Milestone Technical Gathering The IADC Suez University Student Chapter, in collaboration with fellow faculty student chapters and the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Suez University, proudly hosted the Third Student Conference of the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering and […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Asia trade mission opens opportunities for B.C. products, businesses
Source: Government of Canada regional news The Premier’s trade mission to Asia is bringing back new opportunities to grow a stronger, more diversified economy and create good jobs throughout the province. The 10-day economic tour promoted British Columbia’s strengths as a reliable trade partner that has what the world needs — from critical minerals and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Case Opposed Proposed Funding Bill That Shortchanges Critical Military Infrastructure Needs In Hawaii, The Indo-Pacific and NATO
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, early this morning voted against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations funding measure. The measure (MILCON-VA) would fund […]
MIL-OSI: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering to Establish the Canadian Nuclear Learning Centre
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Canada’s nuclear Crown corporation, are pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Spending Review: Billions to back Scottish jobs
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Press release Spending Review: Billions to back Scottish jobs UK Government’s Plan for Change delivers record settlement for Scottish Government with an extra £9.1 billion over the SR period to deliver public services Working people across Scotland will benefit from significant investment in clean energy and […]
MIL-OSI USA: To Lower Cost of Graduate Education, Rep. Chu, Sen. Padilla Reintroduce POST GRAD Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27) Introduction comes as Congressional Republicans push to make higher education more unaffordable through their Big Ugly Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Sen. Alex Padilla (CA) reintroduced the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The exhibition “Traditional Values of Russia” opened at the State University of Management: a look through the prism of KVN
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State – On the eve of Russia Day, a holiday of unity, patriotism and pride for our country, we invite you to a unique exhibition where traditional Russian values come to life in bright, sincere and kindly ironic works of participants […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: Russian Universities Launch Curriculums in Behavioural Economics and Economic Psychology
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Central Bank of Russia – Master’s programs, as well as research tracks, online courses, and continuing education programs will start this fall. Graduates will build models and predict people’s economic behavior taking into account the influence of cognitive biases, and assess the risks of business decisions or regulatory initiatives. The […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ11: Academic staff members of universities funded by University Grants Committee
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Following is a question by Professor the Hon Chow Man-kong and a written reply by the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, in the Legislative Council today (June 11): Question: Regarding the academic staff members of universities funded by the University Grants Committee, will the Government inform this […]