The Department of Justice announced in March 2026 that it is suing Harvard University and the University of California, Los Angeles. The lawsuits allege that both universities failed to adequately address antisemitism on campus, violating students’ civil rights. These cases follow earlier efforts by the Trump administration in 2025 to block federal funding to several major universities. The Trump administration has also – largely […] … learn more→
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Trump administration’s lawsuits against Harvard and UCLA have roots in a decades‑old fight over civil rights law
Artificial intelligence and biology: AI’s potential for launching a novel era for health and medicine
It can be estimated theoretically that more unique biological interactions exist than stars in our known universe. The biological foundations of life are built on an unimaginably vast network of interactions, where molecules, cells, systems and organisms are constantly colliding. For centuries, scientists and doctors have relied on targeted techniques and isolated observations. Through slow, iterative, […] … learn more→
Children ‘Googled’ from school
Recently, the Andalusian Transparency and Data Protection Council opened disciplinary proceedings against the Andalusian Regional Government for violating personal data protection regulations, specifically for breaching several articles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in its agreement with Google Ireland. This agreement facilitated the use of the Google Workspace for Education platform in schools. In its subsequent report on compliance […] … learn more→
We teach at a Florida university that agreed to cooperate with ICE – and we worry that it is making our students feel less safe
Since March 2025, at least 15 Florida public universities and colleges, including the University of Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville, have signed memorandums of agreement for their campus police departments to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. These partnerships authorize ICE agents to expand the role of campus police officers so they can receive training and “perform certain functions of an immigration officer.” The agreements […] … learn more→
Your brain for sale? The new frontier of neural data
Your browsing history, your location, your political preferences. For years, tech companies have found ways to turn personal data into profit. Now, a new and far more intimate frontier is opening: the electrical signals produced by your brain. This is not science fiction. Nor is it about brain implants for paralysed patients or experimental medical procedures. A […] … learn more→
AI pragmatists: How language teachers are navigating AI with nuance
A pervasive narrative has taken hold in education: generative AI (genAI) is an unstoppable force, and educators must adapt or be left behind. Technology companies market AI tools as the ultimate classroom assistants, while popular media warns that essay writing is dead. Teachers have long been labelled or framed by technology enthusiasts and policymakers as “resistant” and “risk averse.” Discourse about technology […] … learn more→
Transferring your funding
Me no When you move to a new university, what happens to your grants or fellowship? You might be moving because you have a new job and a promotion. You might be moving because things are bad where you are right now and you need to get out. You might be moving because someone you […] … learn more→
In defence of procrastination
Procrastination often gets a bad rap in academic writing advice circles. It’s generally seen as a problem to be managed, a symptom of anxiety or perfectionism. In other words, it’s a productivity failure. Writing advice givers like me have designed entire systems to overcome procrastination – tomato timers, accountability partners, writing retreats, word-count targets. And yes, before we […] … learn more→
3 habits that help manage your ADHD in academia (and one that doesn’t)
With everything that is going on in the world, reading is hard and stamina in short supply… If you prefer, you can watch a version of this post on our YouTube channel (comments are on there too) Before I started working on neurodivergence I thought I understood the word ‘Ableism’. I didn’t realise how pervasive it is, […] … learn more→
Neuroscience explains why teens are so vulnerable to Big Tech social media platforms
In a landmark decision, a Los Angeles jury has found that social media company Meta and video streaming service YouTube harmed a young user with addictive design features that led to mental health distress, including body dysmorphia, depression and suicidal thoughts. Commentators have referred to this as social media’s “Big Tobacco” moment and further lawsuits are pending. The verdict has escalated calls […] … learn more→
