University News
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Malaysian king vows to end ties with military university if 'inhumane' bullying culture continues
In the wake of alleged abuse and bullying cases at military university Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), its new chancellor,...
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University student dies of heat stroke after undergoing military training in Malaysia, father claims son was abused
In another alleged bullying case, a 25-year-old student at a Malaysian university has died after undergoing voluntary military training. His...
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Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadly
Bangladesh announced it will indefinitely shut down all public and private universities from Wednesday (Jul 17) after protests by students...
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Kuwait's Gallery Bawa collaborates with Saudi pioneer Ahmed Mater on digital exhibition
When Gallery Bawa launched in October 2020, it entered a rather shaky art market. Despite the numerous online auctions and...
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Ascott Residence Trust doubles its student accommodation assets with US$213m. acquisition of four properties in USA
Ascott Residence Trust (ART) will acquire four student accommodation assets in the USA for US$213.0 million (S$291.2 million). The four...
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Covid: Australian trial tests blood thinner as nasal spray
Australian researchers are conducting a trial to see whether squirting a blood thinner into the nose could offer protection against...
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AI can accurately predict who will develop dementia
Pioneering technology using artificial intelligence in the UK and US can accurately predict which people will within two years develop...
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Rediscovering philosophy in the Gulf
In the 7th century, Islam emerged in an area now encompassed by modern-day Saudi Arabia. At a speed unprecedented in...
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The power of philosophical collaboration in Riyadh
There are many reasons I am looking forward with great enthusiasm to the Riyadh Philosophy Conference – the first event...
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Covid: Trigger of rare blood clots with AstraZeneca jab found by scientists
Scientists believe they have found "the trigger" that leads to extremely rare blood clots after the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine.The team...
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Author Alice Seybold apologizes to man cleared of her 1981 rape
Author Alice Seybold publicly apologized on Tuesday to the man who was exonerated last week in the 1981 rape that...
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Rare case of woman's body ridding itself of HIV
A woman from Argentina appears to have rid herself of HIV without drugs or treatment - the second documented case...
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Surviving cancer as a child can affect lifelong health
People who survive cancer early in their life have higher risks of ill health as they grow older, and these...
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UK bucks Europe Covid trend but concern over winter
While many European countries are seeing steep rises in coronavirus cases and preparing to step up Covid restrictions, the UK...
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Researchers boost human mental function with brain stimulation
In a pilot human study, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital show it is...
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The brain sensor discovery behind humans getting taller
The puzzle of why humans are growing taller and reaching puberty earlier than ever before can be explained by a...