Academics ‘fear they will be judged on learning gain data’
Attempts to roll out the collection of data on students’ “learning gain” could be hampered by academics’ fears that it will be used to judge their performance, a conference heard
The world.edu network focuses on education, science, innovation and the environment.
Here you can submit and vote on the best content from the world’s leading organisations and websites.
Dropping the D
Transfer rates at North Carolina's Stanly Community College increased after the college made the simple grading change of no longer awarding D's.
Google-Nest merger raises privacy issues
Tech giant Alphabet is merging its Google and Nest divisions together.
You can make free tuition work, but not like this
Free college tuition! There are many reactions to the prospect of providing free college tuition to those attending community and technical colleges in West Virginia: It’s wonderful news.
Career impact on relationships ‘worst for junior academics’
The pressures of academic life on family and relationships are felt most keenly by junior researchers, Times Higher Education’s first global work-life balance survey reveals.
The blockchain isn’t doomed to become an energy hog
Much ado has been made of blockchain technology's role as an ally of corporate sustainability teams and distributed energy advocates.
Checking on vendors
Universities are turning to secret shoppers, not to spy on competitors, but to keep tabs on third-party vendors that run key functions like admissions.
CBO estimates show House higher ed bill could hit student loan borrowers hard
College students would lose $15 billion in federal student aid over the next decade if House Republicans succeed in turning their higher education bill into law, according to a report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
More than 20 Sydney Uni staff under investigation
The University of Sydney is investigating more than 20 staff for financial misconduct.
Dozens charged for Infraud cyber-crime site
Thirty-six people have been charged for their alleged involvement in running a cyber-crime service responsible for more than $530m (£381m) of losses.
