scholars
Coverage of scholars in the Nexus archive.
- How Should Leaders Respond to McMahon’s Letter?
The article discusses how leaders should respond to McMahon’s Letter, focusing on what colleges need to consider when responding to the administration's latest attempt to reform higher education. Inside Higher Ed interviewed legal experts, scholars, and PR specialists regarding these policy considerations.
- Israelis are alarmed over the threat of political violence. Can it be averted?
Israelis are concerned about the risk of political violence amid a contentious campaign season. Scholars and officials warn of escalating toxic political discourse and predict potential worsening before improvement.
- Scholars urge Congress to adopt proportional representation
A group of scholars has urged Congress to adopt proportional representation in an open letter, addressing concerns over gerrymandering and redistricting. The proposal was discussed by Amna Nawaz with Stanford law professor Pamela Karlan in an interview about democracy.
- As Kashmir varsities cull ‘objectionable’ books, fear of losing academic rigour grows among scholars
Kashmir universities are removing 'objectionable' books, prompting concerns about self-censorship and state interference from political leaders, scholars, and professors. The move follows the circulation of a book profiling Kashmiri separatist leaders in J&K schools under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
- Scholars told to pursue research on societal, industrial needs
The conference provided a platform for scholars to present their research findings, receive expert feedback, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. Scholars were encouraged to pursue research aligned with societal and industrial needs.
- Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the "new normal"
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry reported that scholars' passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for over 20 hours before being allowed to leave the country. The ministry described Chinese pressure over Taiwan as the 'new normal.'