University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 8, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Trump calls Musk’s new political party ‘ridiculous’
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s threats to form a third political party. “I’m saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely ‘off the rails,’ essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks,” Trump posted on social media Sunday night. He […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: People in poorer areas face lower stroke survival odds
People who have a stroke are more likely to die within a year if they live in more deprived areas according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
Source: University of Aberdeen People who have a stroke are more likely to die within a year if they live in more deprived areas according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. Funded by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, and published in Cerebrovascular Diseases, the team analysed data from almost 50,000 patients recorded in […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov took part in the final board meeting of the Ministry of Industry and Trade
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Denis Manturov took part in the final board meeting of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia on the sidelines of the Innoprom-2025 exhibition First Deputy Prime […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Mikhail Mishustin submitted to the State Duma the candidacy of Andrei Nikitin for the post of Minister of Transport
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, in accordance with Part 2 of Article 112 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, submitted to the State Duma the candidacy of Andrei […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New mapping tool launched to help bring healthy food to those who need it most
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release New mapping tool launched to help bring healthy food to those who need it most New project, backed by government, will develop mapping tool to bring tackle food inequality. £8.5 million to tackle food inequality. Government funded project will develop a mapping tool to direct a mobile […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Immediate Action on Delayed Education Grants in New Mexico
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 26, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led a letter to Secretary of Education Linda E. McMahon and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought seeking immediate answers regarding delayed Grant Award Notifications (GANs) that jeopardize vital funding of key education programs in New […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Game of Rivals: E-sports Study Finds Winning Formula – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As Saudi Arabia kicks off the 2025 Esports World Cup with a US $70 million prize pool and an opening-night concert by Post Malone, researcher Dr Kenny Ching (University of Auckland) says the most successful squads may well be built on past rivalries. By analysing esports teams, Ching and co-authors […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Future leaders build resilience in 72-hour national design-athon – BRANZ
Source: BRANZ 8 July 2025 – Future leaders build resilience in 72-hour national design-athon Some of New Zealand’s brightest students have competed in a 72-hour ‘design-athon’ event to create resilient housing that can withstand multiple disasters. The BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand) event called ArchEngBuild featured 40 final-year students from across the country in architecture, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.7.25
Source: US State of California Governor Jul 7, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Thanne Berg, of Albany, has been appointed Deputy Director of Site Mitigation and Restoration Program at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Berg has been Acting Deputy Director of Site Mitigation and Restoration Program at the California Department of […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Expansion of the emerald ash borer regulated areas in British Columbia
Source: Government of Canada News (2) July 7, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for emerald ash borer (EAB – Agrilus planipennis) in British Columbia (BC) to help slow the spread of this invasive insect. Following detections of trees infested with EAB in the City of […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: National Emergency Alert test to be held on 7th September
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release National Emergency Alert test to be held on 7th September The UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK at around 15:00 on 7th September 2025 Emergency Alert to be sent to mobile phones across the UK in the […]
MIL-OSI: Jennifer Wolfenbarger Joins Franklin Electric as Chief Financial Officer, Bringing Extensive Financial Leadership in Global Operations
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced today that Jennifer Wolfenbarger has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Accounting Officer. As a core member of the executive leadership team, Wolfenbarger will help shape the company’s financial future by enabling growth and […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Could new pipelines shield Canada from U.S. tariffs? The answer is complicated
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Torsten Jaccard, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of British Columbia It should come as no surprise that United States President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have renewed interest in building pipelines that don’t rely on access to the American market. Almost four million barrels of crude oil cross the […]
MIL-OSI Russia: A Unique Bridge of Cooperation: A Delegation from the China International Educational Foundation Visited St. Petersburg State University | Saint Petersburg State University
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Saint Petersburg State University – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Vice-Rector for International Affairs of St Petersburg University Sergey Vladimirovich Andryushin greeted the members of the delegation on behalf of the Rector of the University Nikolay Mikhailovich Kropachev. Emphasizing the friendliness between the University and […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Alcohol and colonialism: the curious story of the Bulawayo beer gardens
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Maurice Hutton, Research Associate, School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester Kontuthu Ziyathunqa – Smoke Rising – was what they used to call Bulawayo when the city was the industrial powerhouse of Zimbabwe. Now, many of its factories lie dormant or derelict. The daily torrent of […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Alcohol and colonialism: the curious story of the Bulawayo beer gardens
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Maurice Hutton, Research Associate, School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester Kontuthu Ziyathunqa – Smoke Rising – was what they used to call Bulawayo when the city was the industrial powerhouse of Zimbabwe. Now, many of its factories lie dormant or derelict. The daily torrent of […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Partners across Derby unite to create a safer, more vibrant city centre
Source: City of Derby A safer, more welcoming and vibrant night-time experience in Derby is being made possible thanks to a powerful partnership between local businesses, organisations, and community leaders. Their collective efforts are helping shape a city centre where people feel confident to visit, explore and enjoy Derby City; especially after dark. This work […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Let’s talk about Russia: Polytechnic’s study guides for Mariupol students
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. From September 1, students of the Priazovsky State Technical University (PSTU) will begin studying the key course “Fundamentals of Russian Statehood” using the unique practical manual “Let’s Talk About Russia”. It was […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain − and ultimately American prosperity
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Marc Zimmer, Professor of Chemistry, Connecticut College International students have been a big part of American STEM. Rick Friedman/AFP via Getty Images Despite representing only 4% of the world’s population, the United States accounts for over half of science Nobel Prizes awarded since 2000, hosts seven of The […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Major scientific project of the State University of Management – intermediate results and prospects
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Official website of the State – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. On July 7, 2025, a working meeting was held at the State University of Management on a major scientific project dedicated to ensuring food security based on the creation of software and hardware systems […]