AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHigher Ed Policy: Ontario disqualified students at five private career colleges from OSAP loans after concerns about course enrollment practices, as the province tightens student aid. AI & Society: A Meta Oversight Board study warns AI chatbots may refuse to criticize restrictive leaders, raising free-speech concerns as governments seek AI guardrails. Research Funding: Iowa State reported a sharp drop in external research funding, with federal support down 30%—a sign of wider uncertainty for land-grant and R1 universities. STEM & Training: Seneca Polytechnic and Thailand’s Khon Kaen University launched a new aviation education partnership, including simulator-based training. Health & Safety Research: UCD research links social media use to riskier driving among young people, with peer pressure playing a major role. Climate Adaptation: A University of Strathclyde-led study estimates Scotland may need up to £14.2bn over 15 years to adapt to climate impacts. Cybersecurity: Researchers found 148 npm packages turned student proxy visitors into DDoS bots. Global Research Collaboration: The Philippines and South Korea kicked off a fisheries biotechnology project to strengthen aquaculture research capacity.
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