University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: A warning from the future: the risk if NZ gets climate adaptation policy wrong today
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Logan, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar, Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury Getty Images New Zealand 2050: On the morning of February 27, the sea surged through the dunes south of the small town of Te Taone, riding on the back of Cyclone Harita’s […]
MIL-Evening Report: A warning from the future: the risk if NZ gets climate adaptation policy wrong today
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Logan, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar, Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury Getty Images New Zealand 2050: On the morning of February 27, the sea surged through the dunes south of the small town of Te Taone, riding on the back of Cyclone Harita’s […]
MIL-Evening Report: ABC’s and CBS’s settlements with Trump are a dangerous step toward the commander in chief becoming the editor-in-chief
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael J. Socolow, Professor of Communication and Journalism, University of Maine Will settlements by news companies with President Donald Trump turn journalists into puppets? MARHARYTA MARKO/iStock Getty Images Plus It was a surrender widely foreseen. For months, rumors abounded that Paramount would eventually settle the seemingly frivolous […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consultation on 2026 funding determinations is now open
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 15 July 2025Last updated 15 July 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding determinations.The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding determinations. Providers have been sent an invitation to participate through DXP Ngā […]
MIL-Evening Report: Hung parliament still likely outcome of Tasmanian election, with Liberals well ahead of Labor in new poll
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne A new Tasmanian DemosAU poll gives the Liberals a 34.9–24.7 statewide vote lead over Labor, implying the Liberals will win the most seats but be short of […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80 National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day Event at National Memorial Arboretum to honour VJ veterans will be broadcast live Red Arrows will […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to study suggesting vapes are more effective for quitting smoking than gum or lozenges including in disadvantaged groups
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 14, 2025 A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at vapes for smoking cessation in disadvantaged groups. Prof Leonie Brose, Professor of Addictions & Public Health at King’s College London, said: “This very well-conducted Australian study shows that vaping is more effective than traditional nicotine replacement […]
MIL-Evening Report: Antisemitism plan fails on a number of fronts – a contentious definition of hate is just the start
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Louise Chappell, Scientia Professor, UNSW Sydney The antisemitism strategy presented to the Albanese government has attracted considerable – and wholly justifed – criticism. Produced by Jillian Segal, the special envoy to combat antisemitism, the blueprint falls short in a range of areas essential to good public policy. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won’t give you the answer
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kevin M. Koo, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, The University of Queensland Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60. Prostate cancer kills around 3,900 Australians a year. Yet most prostate […]
MIL-Evening Report: Almost half of young workers expected to work unpaid overtime, while a quarter aren’t paid compulsory super
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Howe, Associate Dean (Research), Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne Anna Kraynova/Shutterstock A young person gets a job, excited to earn their first paycheck. Over time, they realise the hours are long and the payslips small. They are told to stay back to clean up […]
Heinrich Announces Committee Passage of Over $12.5 Million for New Mexico
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Investments Heinrich championed fully fund SNAP & WIC, increase funding for the Southwest Border Commission, support Tribes & farmers, provide rental assistance, & more WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: ABC’s and CBS’s settlements with Trump are a dangerous step toward the commander in chief becoming the editor-in-chief
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Michael J. Socolow, Professor of Communication and Journalism, University of Maine Will settlements by news companies with President Donald Trump turn journalists into puppets? MARHARYTA MARKO/iStock Getty Images Plus It was a surrender widely foreseen. For months, rumors abounded that Paramount would eventually settle the seemingly frivolous lawsuit […]
MIL-OSI USA: UConn Medical Students Learning to Strike Out Organ Donation Inequities
Source: US State of Connecticut Two UConn School of Medicine students Riley Cable and Lila Medeiros of the Class of 2028 are immersed in a unique, new summer training program offered by the New England Donor Services (NEDS) seeking to educate future doctors to address longstanding inequities in organ donation. Medical students of the new Galen V. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated graduates and staff of Stankin on the 95th anniversary of the university and presented students with honors diplomas
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. July 12 marked the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Moscow State Technological University “Stankin” – one of the leading technical universities in the country. Deputy Prime […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The Polytechnic University hosted the School of Young Scientists “Advanced Materials and Technologies: from Invention to Implementation”
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. During the International Scientific conference “Implementation of Innovations. New Materials and Additive Technologies” (VINMiAT-25), which took place at the Technopolis Polytech Scientific Research Institute, the School of Young Scientists was in operation. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: To the team of Moscow State Technological University “Stankin”.
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. Moscow State Technological University “Stankin” turns 95 years old. Dear friends! I sincerely congratulate you on this significant event – the 95th anniversary of the founding of the […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The government allocated 1 billion rubles for the creation of infrastructure for the Composite Valley innovation center
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. Document Order dated July 11, 2025 No. 1871-r 1 billion rubles will be allocated from the Cabinet’s reserve fund for the implementation of measures to create the infrastructure […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: University graduates in Ghana must serve society for a year – study suggests it’s good for national unity
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Arnim Langer, Professor, KU Leuven Almost 70 years after independence was gained across the continent, many African countries continue to face the complex task of managing ethnic diversity and building national cohesion. National cohesion is a broad and often abstract concept. It refers to the extent to which […]
MIL-OSI Africa: University graduates in Ghana must serve society for a year – study suggests it’s good for national unity
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Arnim Langer, Professor, KU Leuven Almost 70 years after independence was gained across the continent, many African countries continue to face the complex task of managing ethnic diversity and building national cohesion. National cohesion is a broad and often abstract concept. It refers to the extent to which […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Songshan Lake: A Microcosm of China’s Innovation Ecosystem
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GUANGZHOU, July 14 (Xinhua) — The area around Songshan Lake in southern China’s Guangdong Province exudes youthful […]