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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
The Harvard in Trump's mind bears little resemblance to reality
Growing up in West Germany in the 1980s, America was omnipresent. Aside from Hollywood and Coca-Cola, there was one US brand that stood out: Harvard. The university's name stood on a par with the highest echelons of knowledge. Advertisement In high school, we learned about Ivy League institutions and, like other nerdy kids across the planet, I dreamed about being a student at Harvard and being immersed in deep conversations about the most crucial questions concerning human existence. Fast forward 20-something years and, after earning a PhD and a teaching position at a different university, I received an invitation to Harvard. The Centre for European Studies invited me as a visiting scholar to give guest lectures about current European affairs. The invitation explicitly stated Harvard wanted me to immerse myself in the academic community, meeting people from around the world and exchanging ideas with faculty and students alike. This engagement is the mission of Harvard, not some side effect that happens while pursuing a degree. As someone at my centre put it, Harvard's strength is its convening power. It strives to bridge differences by academic inquiry, which in my opinion transcends religion, culture or politics. I worked alongside researchers from many European countries as well as the United States. We foreigners came to Harvard through the same visa programme the Trump administration now seeks to eliminate . If it succeeds in depriving Harvard of programmes like the one that made my stay possible, the centre would become orphaned overnight. 04:21 Citing China 'activity', Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students Citing China 'activity', Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students For now, a US district judge has blocked the White House's attempt to revoke Harvard's certification to enrol foreign students. At the same time, the State Department has cancelled all future interviews for applicants who want to obtain a visa to study in the US.
Hospitality Net
6 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Modena by Fraser Wujiaochang Opens in Shanghai
Modena by Fraser Wujiaochang Shanghai offers a well-balanced lifestyle for business travellers and academics, blending inspiration, connectivity, and community in one of the city's most bustling neighbourhoods. Located in the heart of Yangpu District, in close proximity to the Wujiaochang commercial hub, Modena by Fraser Wujiaochang Shanghai is situated close to global tech companies, premium shopping centres, and top educational institutions, Fudan University and Tongji University. The property soft opened on 20 May 2025 and offers 307 fully furnished studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments with sizes ranging from 23 to 66 sqm. Designed to enhance productivity and relaxation, the property features a range of thoughtfully curated facilities - from a tranquil landscaped garden at the entrance and a serene relaxation room to a yoga studio and gym equipped with state-of-the-art smart mirrors. Guests can host business and social events in versatile meeting spaces and the stylish Common Room with amphitheatre seating. For gourmet meals, the property's restaurant serves up a delectable mix of Cantonese and local Shanghai cuisine promising a rich culinary experience. Within easy access to multiple bus routes and Metro Lines 10 and 18, the residence fuses the energy of a creative academic community with exceptional urban convenience. Hotel website
The Guardian
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Australia news live: Anthony Albanese pledges to deliver environment protection agency; famed scientist Rinaldo Bellomo dies
Pioneering Australian scientist dies aged 68 Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Prof Rinaldo Bellomo, a medical science pioneer who has been hailed as 'one of the world's most influential scientific minds', has died aged 68. Bellomo completed his medical degree at Monash University after arriving in Australia from Italy in 1980 and served as a professor in the medical faculty where his contributions focused on improving intensive care – particularly in the management of acute renal failure, to which he dedicated much of his life. In a statement last night, the university said it acknowledged his passing with 'deep sadness and profound respect', describing him as 'a towering figure in Australian and global intensive care medicine, and a cherished member of our academic community'. It said his 'scientific achievements are almost without parallel. Professor Bellomo was named one of the world's most influential scientific minds for seven consecutive years (2014–2021) by Clarivate Analytics, recognising his prolific contributions to medical science' He was, the university noted, the most published and most cited medical researcher in Australian history. Share Good morning and welcome to our live news blog. I'm Martin Farrer with some of the top overnight stories and then Rafqa Touma will be your guide. Anthony Albanese might have won an election victory for the ages but his problems aren't going away. MPs on both sides of the factional divide are lobbying furiously for representation in the prime minister's new cabinet, we're reporting this morning, with Victorian MPs demanding that what they consider as a bias towards the NSW right faction be corrected. And speaking on 7.30 last night, Albanese pledged to deliver an agency that can protect the environment while also standing up for jobs and the mining sector. More on that – and all the news on the seats still too close to call, and the Liberals' leadership fight – coming up. The academic and medical world is paying tribute to one of Australia's greatest ever scientists this morning. Prof Rinaldo Bellomo, of Monash University, considered 'one of the world's greatest scientific minds', has died aged 68 with the university saying in a statement that he was 'a towering figure in Australian and global intensive care medicine, and a cherished member of our academic community'. More coming up. Share
