University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI Submissions: School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Margaret Murray, Associate Professor of Public Communication and Culture Studies, University of Michigan New laws that ban smartphones or social media for youth are being introduced across several Western nations. SeventyFour/iStock via Getty Images The number of states banning smartphones in schools is growing. New York is […]
MIL-Evening Report: What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for global shipping?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Belinda Clarence, Law Lecturer, RMIT University During the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, Iran threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s major shipping routes. Would that be possible, and what effects would it have? The Strait of Hormuz is a choke point […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Trump’s Tariffs Against BRICS Will Hurt US Trade Positions – Russian Economist
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 Moscow, July 10 /Xinhua/ — The introduction of customs duties on goods from BRICS countries by the […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New study investigates miscarriage prevention guidance
Researchers from the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh are looking into the use of progesterone for early pregnancy bleeding in Scotland.
Source: University of Aberdeen Researchers from the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh are looking into the use of progesterone for early pregnancy bleeding in Scotland. Bleeding in the earliest stages of pregnancy is known as threatened miscarriage. It affects 1 in 5 pregnant women and whilst many pregnancies will continue normally, up to a third […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier calls for boosting basic pharmaceutical research, sci-tech innovation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese vice premier calls for boosting basic pharmaceutical research, sci-tech innovation Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits Peking University’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2025. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Rugby headgear can’t prevent concussion – but new materials could soften the blows over a career
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nick Draper, Professor of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Canterbury The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can’t prevent concussion. If so, why wear it? It’s hot, it can block vision and hearing, and it can be uncomfortable. Headgear was […]
MIL-OSI USA: DelBene Highlights Impact of Trump’s Nutrition Cuts on Washington Families
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington) Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) highlighted the historic and devastating cuts to federal food programs in President Trump’s megabill that he recently signed into law. Joined by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, nutrition advocates, educators, and local food providers, DelBene […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to observational study of gabapentin and risk of dementia and cognitive impairments
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments July 10, 2025 An observational study published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine looks at gabapentin prescription for chronic pain and the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. Prof Ian Maidment, Professor in Clinical Pharmacy, Aston University, said: “This study found an association between gabapentin and dementia. It […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Israel’s relocation plan for Palestinians and fading hopes for a ceasefire
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. It was revealing this week to read reports of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bill to Fund Key Agricultural Programs in Maine Clears Appropriations Committee
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured significant funding and provisions for projects in Maine in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Fischer Advances Additional $16 Million for Construction of Agricultural Research Service Facility at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she advanced $16 million in additional funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Innovation Campus through the Senate Appropriations […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Vice Premier of the State Council of China calls for increasing fundamental research and scientific and technological innovation in pharmaceuticals
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 BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong on Thursday stressed the need to enhance […]
MIL-Evening Report: Trump has flagged 200% tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals. What do we produce here, and what’s at risk?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joe Carrello, Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne Tanya Dol/Shutterstock US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s pharmaceutical exports to the United States has raised alarm among industry and government leaders. There are fears that, if implemented, the tariffs could cost the Australian economy up to […]
MIL-Evening Report: ‘Fashion helped the pride come out’: First Nations fashion as resistance, culture and connection
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Treena Clark, Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellow, Faculty of Design and Society, University of Technology Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images of deceased people. First Nations garments have always held deep meaning. What we wear tells stories about culture, Country and […]
MIL-Evening Report: NZ’s new AI strategy is long on ‘economic opportunity’ but short on managing ethical and social risk
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Lensen, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images The government’s newly unveiled National AI Strategy is all about what its title says: “Investing with Confidence”. It tells businesses that Aotearoa New Zealand is open for AI use, and […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: International students’ stories are vital in shaping Canada’s future
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Emilda Thavaratnam, PhD student, Leadership and Higher Education, University of Toronto Over the past decade, international students have navigated a complex and challenging landscape shaped by neoliberal policies. Neoliberal economic and political ideology upholds entrepreneurship, individualism, free trade, open markets, minimal government intervention and reduced public services for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kaptur Applauds $650,000 in Research Awards to University of Toledo, Stresses Importance of Federal Funding
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced two major research awards totaling $650,000 for the University of Toledo from the National Science Foundation (NSF). These investments are a testament to Northwest Ohio’s scientific leadership and a clear reminder of the critical role federal […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Trump’s ‘big’ bill gives millions of taxpayers a new charitable tax break, but whether it will help nonprofits is unclear
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Daniel Hungerman, Professor of Economics, University of Notre Dame Tax policy changes can influence how much Americans donate. Douglas Rissing/iStock via Getty Images Plus The multitrillion-dollar bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, will change how the U.S. tax code treats charitable […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Xi’an University of Petroleum added to the list of participating universities of SCO University
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 BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) — Xi’an University of Petroleum (XUP) has recently been officially included in the […]
MIL-OSI China: 8th NDU International Defense Forum held in Beijing
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The 8th International Defense Forum hosted by the National Defense University (NDU) of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off in Beijing recently.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, July 10 — The 8th International Defense Forum hosted by the National Defense University (NDU) of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off in Beijing recently. More than 200 military and civilian scholars from nearly 100 countries participated in the forum. Under the […]