On the Agenda – Week 34, 2018
Take 1 –Education
Latin American universities join forces to tackle brain drain // Rectores en Chile, Mexico y Colombia forman “La Triada”, una colaboración para apoyar la educación superior y prevenir la corrupción https://t.co/nf0l27iFzj via @timeshighered @Uniandes @TecdeMonterrey @ucatolica
— Rachael Pells (@RachaelPells) 22 augustus 2018
The Education Department is considering whether to allow states to use federal funding to purchase guns for educators, according to multiple people with knowledge of the plan https://t.co/frJa17IDP7
— The New York Times (@nytimes) 23 augustus 2018
The education ministry has correctly identified a problem. It needs to study harder how to solve it https://t.co/ZeFTJw4Q3t
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) 22 augustus 2018
Every kid in America should have the right to a college education. They should also feel free to say: Maybe after a gap year: https://t.co/0tNKWnFMER pic.twitter.com/4XS5mRQqLe
— Slate (@Slate) 24 augustus 2018
Take 2 –Research
When a refugee camp becomes an innovation incubator https://t.co/6B0FQKXBeW #paid @UNICEFUSA pic.twitter.com/cpI9cvp8RV
— Forbes (@Forbes) 24 augustus 2018
People with rare diseases should get access to the latest medical research, particularly when its taxpayer-funded. https://t.co/KP7XwG2uS0 pic.twitter.com/NWOOcnV156
— Slate (@Slate) 23 augustus 2018
Research technicians in academia, industry, the non-profit sector and government do much of the daily leg-work of science. https://t.co/23KyG9ZJM4
— Nature News & Comment (@NatureNews) 22 augustus 2018
You’ve probably heard of Quantum Computing, but what the heck is it? It may be difficult to understand, but we’re here to help. Let’s break down everything you need to know from qubits to superposition: 1/ https://t.co/nrXH14ul3s pic.twitter.com/xu3BUPGody
— WIRED (@WIRED) 23 augustus 2018
Take 3 –Australia
Breaking News: Australia’s prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, was ousted by his treasurer, Scott Morrison, a surprise twist after a week of leadership turmoil and party infighting. https://t.co/nHw1H5kG2w
— The New York Times (@nytimes) 24 augustus 2018
Everything you need to know about Scott Morrison, Australia’s new Prime Minister #auspol #libspill https://t.co/CBqpvYTUB8 pic.twitter.com/rCWLp644C2
— SBS News (@SBSNews) 24 augustus 2018
Well explained piece by @readfearn on the complete lack of an Australian #climate policy. Australia held hostage by a group of climate deniers and business interests more interested in business as usual than public safety & future of civilisation https://t.co/4RcYLgAZkI
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) 21 augustus 2018
‘Bespoke education’: are #Australia‘s private schools worth the price tag?
@guardian @GuardianAus https://t.co/bWhmFWilPd
— Global News Australia ???????? (@GlobalNewsAUS) 18 augustus 2018
