Blog Layout

2024-25 New Media Public Humanities Fellowship

Deadline for Applications: November 30, 2023 at 4:00pm EST 2024 – 2025: Undergrounds/Underworlds Undergrounds have figured powerfully in human histories and imaginations as places of alterity, concealment, exploration, and discovery; of fear, transition, transportation, and transmutation. They have also figured as spaces of hope, refuge, and fugitivity that weave them …

Read More »

Gaius Charles Bolin Dissertation and Post-MFA Fellowships

The Gaius Charles Bolin Fellowships at Williams College promote diversity on college faculties by encouraging graduate students from underrepresented groups to complete a terminal graduate degree and pursue careers in college teaching. The fellowship was established in 1985 to address the shortage of faculty of color in US colleges and …

Read More »

The Top 5 Most Hydrating Vegetables for Optimal Health

Even without a heatwave, maintaining proper hydration is crucial for preserving one’s health. While beverages are welcome, they are not the only sources to prioritize. In fact, a significant portion of our hydration comes from the foods we consume, especially those rich in water, as emphasized by American dietitian nutritionists. …

Read More »

Six Questions to Ask Before Considering Cosmetic Surgery

So, you’ve made up your mind. You’re soon going to contact a cosmetic surgeon to address those minor imperfections or simply rejuvenate your face. Fair enough. However, bear in mind that cosmetic surgery is not without its risks, and it’s crucial to ask the right questions to ensure everything goes …

Read More »

Call for application – PhD grants in quantum sciences and technologies in Grenoble

We are opening in Grenoble a common PhD call in quantum sciences and technologies supported by the QuanTEdu PhD program and the QuanG Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Action COFUND program of the European Union, operated by the QuantAlps federation. Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged. Candidates are encouraged to apply to both …

Read More »

Pecans: A Defense Against Obesity and Diabetes, Says Texas A&M Study

A study from Texas A&M University highlights the benefits of pecans in preventing obesity and diabetes. Published in the specialized journal MDPI, this research demonstrates that pecans offer multiple health advantages, such as reducing inflammation, maintaining body weight, and lowering the risk of diabetes. Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, a professor of …

Read More »

Youth Interfaith Leaders Fellowship on Climate Change

We are looking for the next generation of interfaith leaders in climate action. If you’re one, apply now!  Faith For Our Planet, in partnership with Duke University’s prestigious Divinity School, has launched an exciting new program for climate conscious youth leaders from around the world. Whether you are a religious leader, a climate activist, an early career …

Read More »

The Benefits of Eating Apples: 7 Compelling Reasons

It’s well known that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, as the famous English proverb goes. And it’s not without reason. According to the Cleveland Clinic in the United States, this fruit has numerous health benefits. Dietitian Amber Sommer emphasizes, “Apples are popular for a good reason. They’re …

Read More »

Soon, a needle-free vaccine

It’s good news for those with a fear of needles. Researchers from Rutgers University in the United States are working on a new method of drug delivery through the skin. They believe that this technique could be used for needleless vaccinations. Their findings are published in the specialized journal Nature …

Read More »

COMMONWEALTH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and fragile States, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth,  for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international …

Read More »