University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 18, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Olympians expected to make highlight as Universiade swimming kicks off
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Swimming at the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games will feature several student-athletes who competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. High-profile coaches who have been behind some of biggest stars will also be part of the Games. Team USA will see Olympians Emma Lebron Weber and Jacob […]
MIL-OSI China: Universiade: First gold goes to Denmark as Sandersen triumphs in taekwondo
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News With a Danish flag wrapped around her shoulders, taekwondo athlete Eva Eun-Kyung Sandersen raced around the venue Thursday after claiming the first gold of the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games in the women’s individual poomsae with a score of 8.732. A nine-time World Poomsae medalist and 11-time […]
MIL-Evening Report: Thinking of trekking to Everest Base Camp? Don’t leave home without this expert advice
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Heike Schanzel, Professor of Social Sustainability in Tourism, Auckland University of Technology Purnima Shrestha /AFP via Getty Images Tourists in Kathmandu are tempted everywhere by advertisements for trekking expeditions to Everest Base Camp. If you didn’t know better, you might think it’s just a nice hike in […]
MIL-OSI China: Europe urged to diversify trade markets over US tariff coercion, supply chains disruption
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News As Washington presses ahead with additional tariffs on products from the European Union (EU) and beyond, European officials and experts are urging the diversification of trade markets to mitigate the damage that such coercive financial statecraft is inflicting on global supply chains. TARIFF GAME SETTING OFF […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to study looking at scarring and heart arrhythmia in veteran male athlete’s hearts
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 18, 2025 A study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging looks at cardiac scarring and arrhythmia in veteran males. Prof Steffen Petersen, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Queen Mary University of London; Consultant Cardiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust; BHF Data Science Centre Interim Director; and Immediate Past President, […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to Perspective article on genome editing for conservation
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 18, 2025 A Perspective article published in Nature Reviews Diversity looks at genome engineering for biodiversity conservation and restoration. Prof Bruce Whitelaw, Professor of Animal Biotechnology and Director of The Roslin Institute, said: “Biodiversity across our planet is both facing unprecedented challenges and increasing recognised as critical […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Leading lights of UK research spearhead search for world’s best talent
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Leading lights of UK research spearhead search for world’s best talent 12 leading universities and research institutions selected to deliver government’s £54 million fund to recruit world’s top researchers. 12 leading universities and research institutions selected to deliver government’s £54 million fund to recruit world’s top researchers […]
MIL-Evening Report: Pragmatic engagement – what Albanese’s visit reveals about China relations in a turbulent world
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Edward Sing Yue Chan, Postdoctoral Fellow in China Studies, Australian National University The Albanese government has faced an increasingly uncertain world since its re-election in May. US President Donald Trump has cast a long shadow over the Australia–US alliance, raising fresh questions about Canberra’s long-term regional strategy. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Law and Research – Study slams Family Court’s reliance on ‘junk’ research – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The Family Court is basing decisions on ‘junk’ evidence and putting children’s futures at risk, according to a new journal article. You might imagine the expert evidence heard in the Family Court, such as what’s provided by court psychologists, would stand up to scrutiny… not so, according to a scathing […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Ogles Urges Investigation Into Belmont University DEI Deception
Source: Washington, DC—Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) sent a formal letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding an immediate compliance review of Belmont University for its alleged rebranding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in defiance of federal law and Executive Order 14173, “Combating Radical Ideologies in Higher Education.” Despite public claims of compliance […]
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in San Angelo to Help Businesses Impacted by July Storms and Flooding
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of an SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Tom Green Countyto assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding beginning July 2. Beginning Friday, July 18, SBA customer service representatives will be on […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Clawback of $1.1B for PBS and NPR puts rural stations at risk – and threatens a vital source of journalism
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Allison Perlman, Associate Professor of Film & Media Studies, University of California, Irvine Nathan Heffel and Grace Hood rehearse their Colorado Public Radio public affairs program in Centennial, Colo., in 2017. Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images The U.S. Senate narrowly approved on July 16, 2025, a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Armstrong appoints Bismarck attorney Marina Spahr to South Central Judicial District judgeship
Source: US State of North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed Bismarck attorney Marina Spahr to an open judgeship in the South Central Judicial District, effective Sept. 15. Spahr has practiced civil and criminal law for more than 30 years, both in private practice and government service. Spahr has served as an assistant attorney general […]
MIL-Evening Report: Australian law is clear: criticism of Israel does not breach the Racial Discrimination Act
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bill Swannie, Senior Lecturer, Thomas More Law School, Australian Catholic University Earlier this month, the Federal Court found controversial Muslim cleric Wissam Haddad breached the Racial Discrimination Act. Justice Angus Stewart ruled a series of speeches Haddad posted online were “fundamentally racist and antisemitic [and] profoundly offensive” […]
MIL-Evening Report: AI is now part of our world. Uni graduates should know how to use it responsibly
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachel Fitzgerald, Associate Professor and Deputy Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland MTStock Studio/ Getty Images Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an everyday part of lives. Many of us use it without even realising, whether it be writing emails, finding […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Valentina Matvienko, Dmitry Chernyshenko and Valery Falkov launched the 1st All-Russian Festival of Student Families
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. The first All-Russian Festival of Student Families is taking place in Moscow on the site of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University on July 17 and 18. During […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Draft agenda – Thursday, 11 September 2025 – Strasbourg
Source: European Parliament 24 A new vision for the European Universities alliancesLaurence Farreng (A10-0135/2025) – Alternative motion for a resolution Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 13:00 – Joint alternative motions for resolutions Thursday, 4 September 2025, 12:00 26 Stock-taking of the European elections 2024Ľubica Karvašová – Alternative motion for a resolution Wednesday, 3 September […]
MIL-OSI Russia: At the 1st All-Russian Festival of Student Families, Vladimir Stroev spoke about demographic support measures at the State University of Management
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Official website of the State – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. On July 17, 2025, the 1st All-Russian Festival of Student Families started at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, in which the rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroev took part. The […]
MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Launches Investigation into Employment Practices at George Mason University
Source: United States Attorneys General 12 Note: Read the letter here Today, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether it is engaged in discriminatory employment practices based on race and sex. The investigation stems from statements and policies made by the University’s president, which indicate that […]
MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department Launches Investigation into Employment Practices at George Mason University
Source: US State of Vermont Note: Read the letter here Today, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether it is engaged in discriminatory employment practices based on race and sex. The investigation stems from statements and policies made by the University’s president, which indicate that race […]