: Key Takeaways: Pioneering Investment in Education: French and Canadian Funds Boost LIS In a groundbreaking move reshaping the landscape of higher education, the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) secures a transformative investment exceeding £10 million from prestigious entities, including a French Grand Ecole and a Canadian Pension Fund. This strategic partnership marks a significant step towards fostering interdisciplinary learning and preparing students for the multifaceted challenges of the modern world. Reinforcing Interdisciplinary Learning: A Strategic Investment The infusion of funds from prominent institutions underscores the growing recognition of interdisciplinary education’s importance in cultivating well-rounded graduates equipped to address complex global issues. The post Revolutionary Investment Alert: Major Funds Join Hands to Transform UK Education! appeared first on Business Today
: Following widespread looting sprees and acts of violence occurring on the sidelines of the October 17 student protests, so-called “casseurs” seem to be the centre of attention. But the term, which comes from the French verb casser or “to break”, poses more questions than answers. The sociologist Paolo Stuppia examines the unprecedented situation many cities across France are having to contend with, and the complex combination of collective action whose motivations are unclear and the social media’s extreme agility. The Conversation: How unprecedented are the scenes of looting that we witnessed on the sidelines of the October 17 demonstrations? Paolo Stuppia: What may be unprecedented is the extent of the destruction of private property and the goods that have been stolen. It should be clear, however, that not all the looters can necessarily be sorted into identifiable groups, at least politically. Indeed, as the politician Xavier Crettiez, the sociologist Isabelle Sommier and the historian François Audigier [...]