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I'm Niu Honglin, joined by Steve and Yushan.
In most professions, experience is an asset.
Yet in academia, ironically afield built on lifelong learning,
age is somehow becoming a barrier in certain cases.
The rapid expansion of doctoral programs, stable hiring quotas,
and intense competition have turned age limits into a shorthand for efficiency in recruitment.
This trend raises large questions about how universities define talent,
how research cultures value creativity, and how institutions plan for long-term Today,
we'll take a closer look at the 35 and under rule in the PhD job market.
And in the age of push notifications,
the gap between message sent and message replied has become a battleground for of expectation.
We crave immediacy, yet we resent the constant demand for quick responses.
What's your take on the messages left on just read.
Let's talk about it.
But before that...
Every year, more people commit to pursuing doctoral research,
hoping to enter the world of teaching and scholarship.