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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 6-Oct-2025 23:11 ET (7-Oct-2025 03:11 GMT/UTC)

Rice sociologist’s journey from simple curiosity to NSF-backed research reveals how physical infrastructure shapes inequality

Rice University
Grant and Award Announcement

Elizabeth Roberto, a sociologist at Rice University, has received a $500,000 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to study how physical infrastructure—such as dead-end streets, highways, and railroad tracks—contributes to racial and economic inequality in U.S. cities. Inspired by patterns she first noticed while living in New Haven, Connecticut, Roberto is using satellite imagery, historical archives, and AI to map how built environments can reinforce segregation and limit access to opportunity. The project will span 50 cities and culminate in an interactive web platform to inform research, education, and community understanding.

UN agency for digital technologies teams with will.i.am and Google to train young AI and robotics pioneers in Africa

International Telecommunication Union
Business Announcement

ITU’s AI Skills Coalition and the Giga Initiative work to bridge the digital skills gap in African schools

Heriot-Watt University launches ‘Professional Academy’ to address the skills gap in rapidly evolving industries

Heriot-Watt University
Business Announcement

Heriot-Watt University has launched its Professional Academy, a comprehensive online learning platform that will be offering over 50 university-credited courses designed specifically for busy professionals seeking to upskill rapidly in their current roles. The innovative platform addresses the growing demand for flexible, accessible professional development in an increasingly competitive job market. Users can start anytime, study anywhere and learn at their own pace.

Children’s body image influences their first grade in Physical Education

University of Gothenburg
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Girls who are dissatisfied with their bodies receive lower grades in Physical Education in sixth grade, while pupils with strong confidence in their physical abilities perform better. This is shown in a study from the University of Gothenburg.

Journal: European Physical Education Review

Ethical robots and AI take center stage with support from National Science Foundation grant

Virginia Tech
Grant and Award Announcement

Virginia Tech researchers received a grant worth more than $500,000 from the National Science Foundation to expand robot theater, an after-school program that helps children explore robotics through performance-based learning. Funding will help researchers refine the program, add artificial intelligence ethics components, and share the curriculum more broadly.

Binghamton University named a ‘Dream School’ in new book by New York Times bestselling author

Binghamton University
Grant and Award Announcement

The recently released book Dream Schools examines what students and parents should look for when deciding where to continue their education and lists 75 colleges and universities that Selingo wrote should be on the radar of college applicants. Binghamton University is the only institution under the SUNY umbrella to be featured on the list.

Cactus Communications appoints Siddharth Bhatia as Chief Growth Officer, Institutional Sales (West)

Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Business Announcement

Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions, expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem and global enterprises, is pleased to announce the appointment of Siddharth Bhatia as Chief Growth Officer, Institutional Sales (West).

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