Teacher of History and Sociology

Why has the war on Iran not sparked a mass protest movement?

Why has the war on Iran not sparked a mass protest movement? Submitted by Nura Hossainzadeh on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 21:26 Subtle, everyday acts of violence surround and desensitise us, shaping how Americans respond to…

Exclusive: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan details 'dangerous' attempt by states to remove him

Exclusive: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan details 'dangerous' attempt by states to remove him Submitted by David Hearst on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 17:02 British chief prosecutor criticises members of ICC governing body’s bureau in…

Goldsmiths, University of London: Shift your perspective, elevate your career path

At some point, your career stops moving forward on its own, and that’s usually the moment you realise doing more of the same won’t cut it. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, switching industries, or deepening your…

Every Moment Is a Life: A Gaza anthology curated by Susan Abulhawa is a tour de force

Every Moment Is a Life: A Gaza anthology curated by Susan Abulhawa is a tour de force Submitted by Hossam el-Hamalawy on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 10:10 The beautifully compiled book’s descriptions of the torturous nature of…

To nye banebrytende forskningsprosjekter får støtte

–Gratulerer til fagmiljøene i NV og VM, og gratulerer til Sarai Folkestad og James Speed som skal lede to spennende forskningsprosjekter. Vi gleder oss stort på deres vegne. For NTNU som et forskningstungt universitet…

Postgraduate business degrees with worldwide impact

Nokia’s fall and the collapse of traditional retail across Europe tell the same story: if you can’t adapt, you don’t survive. Today’s business environment is shaped by AI and global uncertainty. To stay competitive, you…

History-chasing Barca Eye Title Party in Liga Clasico

Incheon museum extends kids’ archaeology exhibit due to high demand

An interactive exhibition detailing the subterranean origins of ancient artifacts has been granted a longer run at the Incheon Geomdan Prehistory Museum, following a surge of interest from families during May, Korea’s…

Let's Talk about Neal Katyal's TED Talk

In November, I attended the oral argument in the tariff case. I wrote a lengthy post about how I perceived the case. Ultimately, my bottom-line prediction was wrong. Trump would not get to five votes, let alone four…

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe

Barca are set to storm La Liga this year and could seal title in Sunday's Clasico, but what is history of Real rivalry?

US Court of International Trade Rules Against Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

NA Today, the US Court of International Trade issued an important ruling striking down Donald Trump's massive Section 122 tariffs, imposing 10% tariffs on a vast range of imports from countries around the world. The…

Reporter’s notebook

Student support services expand in Chicago system New learning lab ventures in VR Grants to grow mental health workforce in California Student support services expand in Chicago system City Colleges of Chicago and the…

DHS Reportedly Weighs Closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Over Mounting Costs

The first-of-its-kind, state-run immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon be closed, a federal official told The New York Times on Thursday. Although the facility has been able to remain…

How immigrant doctors propped up U.S. healthcare, the tale of America’s last prison ship, and other stories

Campus & Community How immigrant doctors propped up U.S. healthcare, the tale of America’s last prison ship, and other stories Daniel Lord Smail (from left), Gabrielle Oliveira, Bruno Carvalho, Ian Kumekawa, and Eram…

Akira Iriye, 91

Sunlight beams through the columns of Memorial Hall. Photo by Grace DuVal Campus & Community Akira Iriye, 91 Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences May 7, 2026 6 min read At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and…

DOJ Challenges Denver's 'Assault Weapon' Ban and Colorado's Magazine Limit

The Department of Justice this week filed two Second Amendment lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, challenging that state's ban on "large capacity" magazines and Denver's ban on "assault…

IPS plan for becoming a charter school authorizer focuses on enrollment, discipline, test scores

Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. In its plan to become a charter school authorizer ,…

How the Declaration of Independence Captured American Hearts and Minds

[This post is excerpted from the new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster).] That Abraham Lincoln, our most American of presidents, "never had a…

Roman Empire explored at new Bata Shoe Museum exhibition curated by Western prof

More than 100 leather shoes and other archeological artifacts on display in a new exhibition at Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, co-curated by Western classics professor Elizabeth Greene , offer a rare look at daily life at…

South Africans are far less tolerant of migrants than before - hotspots, drivers and solutions

Anti-immigrant marches in several major South African cities (such as Tshwane and Johannesburg) in early May 2026 once again led to questions being asked about xenophobia in post-apartheid South Africa. In the wake of…