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Demand for Science courses shot up after NEP implementation: IISc. Director

Demand for Science courses have gone up post NEP 2020, says IISc. Director Govindan Rangarajan

The Hindu

Re-examine proposal to draw funding from private sector for National Research Foundation, say scientists

AIPSN demands Central govt re-examine proposal to privatise research funding. It calls for open scrutiny by scientific community, citing concerns of centralisation, lack of oversight and not addressing existing structural problems. It has launched signature campaign to remit NRF Bill to Parliamentary standing committee for assessment. AIPSN says Bill seeks…

The Hindu

Will fight Amartya Sen’s “illegal occupation” of land even if billions support him: Visva-Bharati

Visva-Bharati hits back at letter in support of Amartya Sen, saying it will continue to fight him in court. 304 educationists accuse V-C of unlawful suspension of students, illegal termination of faculty, and indiscriminately issuing show-cause notices.

The Hindu

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No quick fix: On National Research Foundation Bill

The challenge in India is that there are too few institutions that see the value in investing in research and development

The Hindu

Two Nobel winning U.S. economists among 304 write to President against Visva-Bharati Vice-Chancellor

The house, Pratichi, is built over 1.38 acres and last April, the university claimed that 13 decimals (0.13 acre) of the land belonged to it and that the economist was occupying it illegally. The Nobel laureate went to the Calcutta High Court, and the matter remains in court.

The Hindu

Central University launches B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing

Central Univ. of Karnataka launches B.Tech in Maths & Computing. VC stresses importance of maths & its role in AI, ML & IoT. Course designed to meet industry needs & higher edu. opps. at IITs. Registration process open, last date July 26. Visit www.cuk.ac.in for more info.

The Hindu

Stanford president to resign over concerns about integrity of his research

Marc Tessier-Lavigne said he will step down because he expects continued debate about his ability to lead the university

The Guardian - US

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Stanford University president announces resignation over concerns about his research

Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne says he will resign following concerns about the integrity of his research

The Independent UK

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne steps down following a review of allegations of scientific misconduct

Stanford University president Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced Wednesday morning that he will step down as leader of the university, following a review of allegations of misconduct related to the authenticity of images published in scientific papers he co-authored.

Tribune News Service

Stanford president says he’ll resign amid scrutiny over his research

After a months-long, independent review of allegations against his scientific articles found issues with his work, Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced Wednesday that he will resign from his post.

Los Angeles Times

Australian universities report ‘squibs a once-in-a-generation chance’ on research, science leader says

CEO of Science and Technology Australia says government report’s failure to address research funding as priority is an ‘epic fail’

The Guardian - AU

For India’s scientists, academic publishing has become a double-edged sword

India is restructuring its science governance with a new National Research Foundation, creating an opportunity for open-access publishing to be a leading voice for accessible, equitable research-publishing. Open-access journals charge authors APCs, diverting funds from research and for human resources.

The Hindu

We should have rejoined EU Horizon scheme already, says Sir Patrick Vallance

The former chief scientific adviser said Britain not being part of the research programme was ‘damaging’ both the UK and EU.

The Independent UK

Outlander conference will explore far more than popular culture phenomenon

The word 'outlander' can signify a number of different things.

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to mother after her death at 93: ‘A privilege to be her son’

Lady Jane Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Lambeth Palace says

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to his mother after her death at 93

Lady Jane Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Lambeth Palace said.

Radio France Internationale

EU Commission rebuffs Paris demand to 'reconsider' American hire

The European Commission on Friday rejected a demand from France that it "reconsider" its appointment of an American to the key position of chief economist in the EU executive dealing with the regulation of US tech giants.

The Walrus

Une conversation avec Annie Ernaux

La célèbre auteure française et lauréate du prix Nobel nous parle de l’importance de la correspondance qu’elle reçoit de ses lecteurs et ses lectrices

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The Hindu

Scientists need the oxygen of free speech

Scientific issues are often related to broader political issues, and society has benefited from the participation of scientists in these discussions

The Hindu

Modi government 'hell-bent' on killing scientific research in country, alleges Congress

Modi government is hell-bent to kill scientific research, Congress president Mallkarjun Kharge said alleging scientists at top research institutions having not received funds for this financial year

The Hindu

Explained | What is the National Research Foundation?

How will India’s National Research Foundation facilitate “ease of doing science”, particularly at a time when the nation’s gross domestic expenditure on research and development is too low compared to the U.S. & China? Binay Panda, a JNU professor in New Delhi, explains.

The Guardian - UK

John Goodenough obituary

American materials chemist who won the Nobel prize for his role in the invention of the rechargeable lithium battery

The Hindu

When Bengaluru’s peace activist E.P. Menon walked from Delhi to Washington 60 years ago

In this exclusive to The Hindu with Praveen Sudevan, author and peace activist E.P. Menon recalls his cross-border walk tour in 1962 with his friend Satish Kumar and talks about his concerns about the world.

The Guardian - UK

British scientists can request grants if UK rejoins EU’s £85bn Horizon scheme

‘Expected’ return could help retain scientists and researchers lost after grants were cancelled in Brexit row

The Hindu

Visva-Bharati hits out at Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, calls him ‘a migrant traveller’

The Santiniketan-based Visva-Bharati has issued a press release criticising — without naming him — Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, whom the university accuses of being in illegal possession of its land.

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