Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure
National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded Read more
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Massey withholds student union funds over ‘governance issues’
‘Alarming precedent’, says union; ‘interim solution’ pending ‘appropriate governance’, says university Read more
What Trump’s Victory Means for Higher Ed
Donald Trump’s first term shined a political spotlight on higher ed that has only grown more glaring since. A second could bring more sweeping changes. Read more
Scientists use AI to mimic cancer patient trials
Researchers who aim to improve cancer treatment by using artificial intelligence to simulate clinical trials have been given £5.9m in funding by a charity. Read more
Future-ready universities must focus on these 3 important concepts
In an ever-changing market, professionals of all kinds are experiencing a need to learn and pivot in different areas. University faculty, staff and instructors are in a unique position as they are ingrained in the latest industry trends while also teaching and guiding the future generation of young professionals. Read more
Here’s everything Trump promised regarding higher ed reform during his campaign
Donald Trump pledged to make major reforms to higher education during his presidential campaign. Read more
Dutch school bars parents from marks-sharing app in push to lower pupil stress
Experiment for a term prompted by research showing that sharing every result put added pressure on students Read more
Foreign education preference persists in Chinese recruitment
‘Sea turtles’ seen as aiding elite universities’ internationalisation goals, but tide may already be turning Read more
Here’s why two-thirds of Latino students consider stopping out
More than 80% of Latino students reported experiencing food insecurity while in college, with half saying the problem occurs weekly or even daily, according to a new survey from BSP Research and UnidosUS, a Latino nonprofit advocacy organization. Half reported having difficulty accessing affordable and healthy foods regularly. Read more
Why friendships are key to living longer
Most of us consider our friendships to be important to us, but friends are not only fun to be around, having a steady group of friends can make us healthier and help us live longer. Read more
