Private Universities

Can Axions Save the Universe?

The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

The bear who was a private in the Polish army

The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.

It's Mario Time When Universal's Epic Universe Opens In May 2025

After a few days of rumors , Universal Studios announced on Thursday that its highly anticipated fourth theme park, Universal Epic Universe, will officially open on May 22, 2025. The massive ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

Universal's Epic Universe theme park set to open in May 2025

Universal's Epic Universe theme park will open its gates on May 22, 2025, in Florida.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Kamala Harris is slipping in the polls, but not with university professors

A new survey of over 1,000 professors shows that 78% will vote for Harris, and only 8% will vote for Trump, reflecting the lack of political diversity in higher education.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities

Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Universal Monsters Live Again As Epic Universe Reveals Horrifying Dark Universe Animatronics

Five years ago, Universal Orlando announced Epic Universe , a new theme park for the resort that brings together multiple themed lands. One of the worlds you'll be able to visit within the park ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Inside the Nasty Rivalry Rocking the World of Private Jets

The head of a private-jet company has been involved in a massive, often secret campaign to undermine his bitter rival. Now it’s spilling out into the open.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 11

Salmond's body to be brought home on private flight

The former first minister died at a conference in North Macedonia on Saturday at the age of 69.

Don’t bring back traditional private-sector pensions

They’re not good for workers and distract from the key issue: continuous coverage

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

The Scandal of the Indonesian Leader’s Son and the Private Jet

It was a major blow to the Everyman image cultivated by President Joko Widodo, who stepped down on Sunday.

World - The New York Times - October 20

Can the private sector deliver Labour’s housebuilding boom?

Government still has to tackle how commercial incentives limit supply of new homes

World - Financial Times - October 23

‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?

Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they need

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Carried interest: private equity’s tax break

The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunes

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest

Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiers

World - Financial Times - October 29

Private jets, carried interest and non-doms

Plus, Harvey Schwartz leaves a troubled fintech’s board and BHP sends mixed messages about interest in buying its rival

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts

Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilities

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assets

Business - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses

The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.

What to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment

A Times investigation found that the school built one of the most ambitious diversity programs in the country — only to see increased discord and division on campus.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

A Top University Bet on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?

We cover the impact of college diversity programs.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

University student dies after incident at gym

Police say the death is "being treated as unexplained".

Universal’s Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May

Initial ticket packages for the new area of Universal Orlando Resort, the first new Florida theme park in a generation, will cost as much as $521.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Minnesota

The protesters created barricades and trapped staff inside Morrill Hall, which houses the office of the president.

Queen's University to cut jobs as it faces £11m deficit

The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.

Brown University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine organization

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Harris to hold election night event at Howard University

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, plans to spend election night at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C., according to three people familiar with ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Harris to spend election night at Howard University

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington, D.C., a source familiar told The Hill. Harris primary home is in California, but she has chosen ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests

After 11 months in office, Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei has fulfilled his flagship pledge to eliminate the country’s monumental deficits by shrinking the public payroll, slashing ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Swarm of tornadoes slams into Oklahoma City area

An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.

University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England

Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.

Why are university tuition fees going up?

Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

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