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Elon Musk's proposed takeover of Twitter raises questions about its role in the digital social infrastructure

Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of talk of the public square fuelled by Elon Musk’s recent proposed takeover of Twitter. Many have balked at the idea that a billionaire would entirely control another one of the world’s important social networks, one that has been adopted…

The Conversation

Elon Musk's bid to take over Twitter recalls the robber barons of the 19th century

Pundits, academics and members of the public have criticized Elon Musk’s successful bid to acquire Twitter. Some Twitter users have even considered leaving the platform.

The Conversation

Critical race theory and feminism are not taking over our universities

Editor’s note: This story is part of series that also includes live interviews with some of Canada’s top social sciences and humanities academics. Click here to register for this free event, on May 3 at 2 p.m. EDT, co-sponsored by The Conversation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

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Influencer culture comes for academia

Though academics may wring our hands about influencer culture, social media promotion is now a necessary evil

Salon

Massacre in Tadamon: how two academics hunted down a Syrian war criminal

After a rookie militiaman secretly watched a video of 41 people being brutally killed, he knew he had to get the horrific images to the outside world

The Guardian - UK

Call for mandatory salt reduction in British food

A group of charities and academics said that progress on salt reduction has ‘stalled’.

The Independent UK

Experts call on Boris Johnson for mandatory salt reduction as progress 'stalled'

The call comes from a group of health bodies, academics and experts who have written to the PM asking him to help in reducing the amount of salt used in food in the UK.

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Who will call out the misogyny and abuse undermining women's academic freedom in our universities?

Threats, intimidation and misogyny have long been a reality for women in public life around the world, and the pandemic appears to have amplified this toxic reality.

The Conversation

Sarah Shulze: Family launch foundation in honour of college track star who ‘took her own life’

‘Balancing athletics, academics and the demands of everyday life overwhelmed her in a single, desperate moment,’ says the family of Sarah Shulze, 21

The Independent UK

Remaking history: using Ancient Egyptian techniques, I made delicious olive oil at home – and you can too

In this series, academics explain the ways they are recreating historical practices, and how this impacts their research today.

The Conversation

UTAS splashes out in PR blitz as staff, students paint picture of low morale

The University of Tasmania goes on a charm offensive, splashing out on full-page newspaper advertisements, collaborations with an Instagram influencer and sponsored posts on social media — meanwhile some staff are reporting morale "at its lowest ebb".

ABC News

Brexit may spark brain drain as EU threatens research funding

Up to £145million may be revoked from UK academics due to issues over the Northern Ireland protocol

Evening Standard

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