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education6 months ago•2 min saved

University of Toronto to Host Harvard Students Amid Visa Restrictions

Harvard University and the University of Toronto have announced a plan for Harvard students unable to enter the US due to visa restrictions to complete their studies in Canada, reflecting the political tensions affecting international education during Trump's presidency. The program, involving the Harvard Kennedy School and the Munk School of Global Affairs, aims to provide alternative study options and includes an online and in-person component, without reducing spots for Canadian students.

via The Guardian|

#academic-collaboration #education #harvard

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Germany's Research Practices Must Evolve Amidst Growing Chinese Threat, Says Minister

Germany's research minister, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, has called for the country to align its academic practices with its security interests in response to tensions with China. She emphasized the need to protect critical know-how from reaching China and prevent the country from using civilian research for military purposes. Stark-Watzinger suggested raising awareness at universities and research institutes and reconsidering the strict separation of civilian and military research, citing the examples of the United States and Israel. Germany recently released its China strategy, aiming to reduce dependencies on the country as it becomes more assertive in the international order.

via Yahoo News|

#academic-collaboration #china #germany