Editor (2024-10-23). The struggle for University divestment in the age of finance capital. mronline.org The boundaries that separate higher education from "the rest" of the capitalist economy have eroded, imperfectly and unevenly but to a sufficient extent that the systemic force of financial markets dictates investment decisions and makes universities hard to distinguish from banks.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-10-23). China inaugurates a Linking Office of the University of Havana. plenglish.com Hangzhou, China, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) A Linking Office of the University of Havana was inaugurated to promote educational, cultural exchange and economic cooperation between China and Cuba.

Sarah Anderson (2024-10-23). Arriving at a New Consensus: Immigrants and Asylum Seekers are a Key Driver of Economic Growth. inequality.org On June 4, 2024, President Joseph Biden signed an Executive Order allowing border agents to deny entry to humanitarian asylum seekers without an appointment. The number of asylum seekers had already declined in the months since a bipartisan border deal was agreed proposing a higher cap. Nonetheless, the limit announced by the White House was …

tvbrics (2024-10-23). Brazilian government announces US$589 million investment in science, technology, and innovation. tvbrics.com The initiative will focus on enhancing research infrastructure and supporting innovation-driven projects…

ecns.cn (2024-10-23). Zhejiang breaks the $7,000 threshold in per capita disposable income. ecns.cn East China's Zhejiang province broke the 50,000 yuan ($7,020) threshold in terms of per capita disposable income for the first time during the Jan-Sept period this year, reaching 52,206 yuan to secure the third spot among the 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in the Chinese mainland, Economic Views reported on Wednesday, quoting the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

Ana Vraƒçar, People's Dispatch. (2024-10-23). Naples Protests G7 'Lords Of War'. popularresistance.org Thousands of people took to the streets of Naples on October 19, demonstrating against the G7 military agenda and Italy's proposed reforms that would limit the freedom to dissent. Protesters, representing a host of organizations including student associations, trade unions, and community centers, rallied against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government's policies, demanding a shift in priorities toward social needs instead of military spending. Side by side with the protest in Naples, demonstrations were held in dozens of cities across Italy, as reported by the left political party, Power to the People (Potere…

GABIK (2024-10-21). Matriculants encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding. sanews.gov.za Matriculants encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding | As the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations kick-off today, Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has reminded all matriculants to seize the opportunity to apply for funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | "The application window will close on 15 December 2024, and there are now just 55 days to submit applications. Eligible students are urged to apply promptly to secure financial support for their post-school education," Nkabane said. | Nkabane extended well wishes to all matriculants, who…

Michael Arria, Mondoweiss. (2024-10-21). Students And Faculty Encountering Stricter Anti-Protest Rules. popularresistance.org This semester returning university students have encountered stricter anti-protest regulations at their schools, while advocates continue to deal with fallout from last spring's Gaza solidarity | "University administrators across the United States have declared an indefinite state of emergency on college campuses," wrote National SJP organizer Carrie Zaremba in September. "Schools are rolling out policies in preparation for quashing pro-Palestine student activism this Fall semester, and reshaping regulations and even campuses in the process to suit this new normal." | Palestine Legal senior staff attorney Radhika…

MEE staff (2024-10-21). UN rapporteur criticises London School of Economics for 'measures' against pro-Gaza students. middleeasteye.net UN rapporteur criticises London School of Economics for 'measures' against pro-Gaza students | The school has placed seven students in 'precautionary measures' over a protest held on 7 July | Mon, 10/21/2024 – 11: 28 | A file image of a Palestinian protester in London on 4 August (AFP) | The UN special rapporteur on peac…

United World International (2024-10-21). Acemoƒülu's neoliberal paradigm: The 'Fall of Nations' or the rise of dependency? unitedworldint.com The research the Nobel Prize was awarded to. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China While Daron Acemoƒülu is highly respected in the field of economics, especially in the West, his economic prescriptions and historical understanding, when examined in depth, serve to legitimize the global neoliberal order and conceal mechanisms of imperialist exploitation. Acemoƒülu's neoliberal perspective …

ecns.cn (2024-10-21). Principal sacked in Kunming after rotten meat served in school cafeteria. ecns.cn With an investment of approximately 20 million euros ($21.69 million), Bayer Consumer Health launched the China Center of Innovation and Partnership (CCIP) in Shanghai on Wednesday, aiming to integrate more deeply into the country's innovation ecosystem.

ecns.cn (2024-10-20). Principal sacked in Kunming after rotten meat served in school cafeteria. ecns.cn With an investment of approximately 20 million euros ($21.69 million), Bayer Consumer Health launched the China Center of Innovation and Partnership (CCIP) in Shanghai on Wednesday, aiming to integrate more deeply into the country's innovation ecosystem.

____ (2024-10-21). The Immigration Dilemma on Nevada's Ranchland. devdiscourse.com Janille and Tom Baker's expansive ranch in remote eastern Nevada epitomizes the American West with its grand landscapes and cowboy culture. However, despite its productivity, the ranch depends heavily on a guest worker program that imports Mexican labor to thrive in a challenging economic environment.