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Centennial College innovates in aerospace and aviation

Centennial College innovates in aerospace and aviation

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With over 50 years of leading in aerospace and aviation training and research, Centennial College looks forward to partnering on impactful, sustainable innovation through Horizon Europe. In the heart of Ontario, Canada, Centennial College takes aerospace innovation to new heights through its world-class training and research, as well as strong collaborations with academic, industry and community partners. With a longstanding history of excellence in aerospace and aviation, Centennial College invites academic institutions and innovation-driven companies across the globe to partner with us on leading-edge aerospace research and development projects. Ontario, Canada: A global hub for aerospace R&D Canada is a global leader in the aerospace industry, contributing $28.9bn to the nation’s GDP and over 218,000 jobs to the Canadian economy in 2023 – an increase of $1.7bn to GDP and 5,400 jobs from 2022. Nationwide, the aerospace industry is consistently ranked number one for research and development (R&D) among all Canadian manufacturing industries, with 3.6 times greater R&D intensity than the average in 2023. Ontario is a vibrant hub of aerospace activity with a rich …

Tech CEO’s Foundation Gifts M. to California College of the Arts

Tech CEO’s Foundation Gifts $45 M. to California College of the Arts

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San Francisco’s California College of the Arts (CCA) has secured short-term financial stability through a $45 million fundraising campaign, alleviating an urgent budget deficit that had prompted fears of layoffs and a potential merger. The campaign’s success hinged on a matching gift from the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation, which doubled the $22.5 million raised by over 50 donors, including trustees, former board members, and alumni. Jen-Hsun “Jensen” Huang, Nvidia’s cofounder and CEO, structured his contribution to encourage broader support. Related Articles CCA’s financial struggles emerged after a one-third drop in enrollment since 2019, contributing to a $20 million budget gap. In response, the institution cut 23 jobs—10 percent of its staff—and eliminated open positions totaling an additional 4.5 percent of staff roles. This turbulence coincided with the completion of a $123 million campus expansion, designed by Studio Gang, which added 82,300 square feet of studios, classrooms, and exhibition space. Adding to CCA’s woes, the school recently settled a lawsuit with former faculty member J.D. Beltran, who alleged wrongful termination after exposing financial mismanagement. Among …

Perceived peer norms, not porn use, associated with negative views of women among college men

Perceived peer norms, not porn use, associated with negative views of women among college men

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What college men think their male friends consider acceptable when it comes to pornography may shape their views about women, according to new research. A study published in the American Journal of Sexuality Education found that the strongest link to negative attitudes towards women was not a man’s own pornography habits, but rather his belief that his peers approved of pornography depicting rape. This suggests that peer influence plays a powerful role in shaping attitudes related to harmful content. Sexual aggression is a serious issue, particularly among young adults. It encompasses a range of harmful behaviors, from unwanted sexual contact and harassment to attempted or completed rape. Sadly, college-aged women are disproportionately affected by sexual aggression, with male perpetrators being most commonly identified. A concerning number of men, between 10% and 29%, commit acts of sexual aggression during their college years. The negative impact of sexual victimization is extensive, affecting psychological well-being, academic performance, and relationships. Therefore, understanding what contributes to men’s likelihood of committing sexual aggression against women is an important area of research. …

What If College Got Cheaper and No One Noticed?

What If College Got Cheaper and No One Noticed?

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It is a basic fact of American life, so widely known that it hardly needs to be said: College is getting ever more unaffordable. In survey after survey, Americans say that the cost of getting a degree just keeps rising. But this basic fact of life is not a fact at all. In reality, Americans are paying less for college, on average, than they were a decade ago. Since the 2014–15 school year, the cost of attending a public four-year university has fallen by 21 percent, before adjusting for inflation, according to College Board data analyzed by Judith Scott-Clayton, a professor of economics and education at Columbia University’s Teachers College. (Nearly three-quarters of American college students attend a public institution.) The cost of attending a private university has risen in raw terms over the same time period, but is down 12 percent in inflation-adjusted dollars. Once tax benefits are factored in, according to a recent Brookings Institution analysis, the average American is paying the same amount for tuition as they were in the 1990s. “People …

People Pointing to the Large Number of College Football Players Testifying of their Faith in Christ – OpentheWord.org

People Pointing to the Large Number of College Football Players Testifying of their Faith in Christ – OpentheWord.org

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Ole Miss players praying before the start of the Gator Bowl gameCredit: Twitter capture, @malichiobrien A unusual thing took place at college football games this season, which was noticed by many people. There have been an unusual number of players testifying of their faith in Jesus before or after games, Tré Goin-Philips reports in his article for CBN. Former NFL player, Derwin Gray, pointed this out on X when he responded to Texas running back, Nick Sanders asking to pray with Arizona RB, Cam Skattebo after the Peach bowl game, which Texas won. Gray, who played five years as a defensive back for the Indianapolis Colts and one year with the Carolina Panthers, is in full time ministry in North Carolina. But arguably one of the most stunning images involved the number of Ole Miss players who gathered for prayer before the start of Gator Bowl, that Ole Miss won 52-20 over the Duke Blue Devils. Along with this, several players who were interviewed before and after games testified of their faith in Christ. This …

ESFA chief David Withey to become college principal

ESFA chief David Withey to become college principal

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He will lead a college in the south west when the agency closes in March He will lead a college in the south west when the agency closes in March More from this theme Recent articles Education and Skills Funding Agency boss David Withey is set to become the chief executive and principal of a college. The senior civil servant will take on the top role at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS) in March 2025 when the agency closes and staff integrate with the Department for Education. He will replace Kevin Hamblin who has served as SGS CEO since 2001. The group also sponsors the SGS Academy Trust, which has three schools. Withey became the ESFA’s chief in August 2022, joining from the New South Wales Department of Education in Australia where he was chief operating officer and deputy ​secretary. Before that he worked on public spending in Treasury departments in the UK and Australia and led the New South Wales COVID economic taskforce. The government announced in September that the ESFA would shut as …

Maths and English GCSEs are required for A-levels, college and university – so what happens to teenagers who don’t pass?

Maths and English GCSEs are required for A-levels, college and university – so what happens to teenagers who don’t pass?

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Each year, around 200,000 pupils in state-funded schools in England do not achieve a grade four or above in both English and Maths GCSE at age 16: about one-third of all students. The Department for Education considers grade four a “standard pass” and grade five a “strong pass”. Grades below this are not considered a fail, but young people who do not achieve these grades often feel like failures. Most sixth forms and sixth form colleges require grade four or above in maths and English to study A-levels or new vocational qualifications such as T-levels. These GCSE grades are also required for entry into most UK universities. These 200,000 young people include those who achieve a pass in maths but not in English and vice versa, so it can include those who, for instance, have a four in English but two in maths. The key thing is that, getting below a four in one of these subjects, even if they pass the other, reduces students’ options after their GCSEs. Among these students are those who …

Research and innovation at Niagara College: Solutions for industry

Research and innovation at Niagara College: Solutions for industry

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The team at Niagara College provides real-world solutions for businesses, key industry sectors, and the community through applied research and knowledge transfer activities. For more than two decades, the award-winning Research and Innovation team at Niagara College (NC) has conducted diverse projects in collaboration with hundreds of small – and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), thanks to the researcher teams, including students and recent graduates, across our several research disciplines, including advanced manufacturing, business, commercialisation and media services, food and beverage, health, and horticultural and environmental sciences. With funding support from various government agencies, students and graduates are hired to work alongside faculty researchers to assist industry partners leap forward in the marketplace. The importance of applied research and innovation Staying competitive in the ever-changing marketplace can be difficult, but when a business taps into the expertise of NC’s Research and Innovation, it becomes much easier. As the No. 1 Research College in Canada, we provide access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies and share expert insights to help SMEs succeed. We de-risk the innovation process, through …

Sixth form college teachers vote to strike over pay

Sixth form college teachers vote to strike over pay

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More from this theme Recent articles Teachers in 32 sixth form colleges have voted to take strike action after the government snubbed them in this year’s school teacher pay award.  Union leaders have not, however, put forward dates for picket lines as they seek “urgent clarification” from the government on whether the £300 million announced at the budget for further education should be spent on pay. Members of the National Education Union (NEU), which represents 2,500 sixth form college teachers and negotiates their pay as part of the national joint council with the Sixth Form College Association (SFCA), ran a strike ballot from September 14 to November 7. The summer announcement to award a 5.5 per cent pay rise to school teachers in 2024-25 came with £1.2 billion to go towards the cost of teacher and support staff pay rises, which was accessible to schools, as well as sixth form colleges with academy status. But ministers offered no funding for pay to the 40 sixth form colleges that have not academised, leaving those colleges to award …

Energy drink use associated with shorter, less efficient sleep in college students

Energy drink use associated with shorter, less efficient sleep in college students

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A recent study of over 50,000 Norwegian students revealed that individuals who drank energy drinks daily tended to have lower-quality sleep compared to students who rarely or never consumed energy drinks. Daily energy drink consumers had shorter, less efficient sleep, took longer to fall asleep, and required more time to wake up. The research was published in BMJ Open. Energy drinks are beverages designed to boost energy, alertness, and concentration. They typically contain high levels of caffeine, sugar, and other stimulants such as taurine, guarana, and B vitamins. These drinks are popular among individuals seeking a quick energy boost, particularly students, athletes, and those working long hours. However, excessive consumption can lead to side effects such as increased heart rate, high blood pressure, and anxiety. Regular intake of energy drinks, especially those high in sugar, may contribute to health risks like obesity and dental problems. Due to these potential health concerns, many health organizations recommend moderation in their use, particularly among young people. Study author Siri Kaldenbach and her colleagues aimed to investigate how often …