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The only way is up: are towers the future for city campuses?

IE University in Madrid wanted to grow so, in a crowded city, it decided to build upwards

First published by | January 16, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Donation rows reignite debate over universities’ gift policies

Academics say there has been a shift in guidelines on philanthropy but changes are likely to remain superficial

First published by | January 17, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

McGill asserts divestment commitment after academic quits

The head of Canada’s McGill University has said she is fully committed to divestment from the fossil fuel industry but will not relent to pressure to move faster in the aftermath of an academic’s resignation.

First published by | January 20, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Academics fear for jobs as maths and statistics major dropped

Staff nerves fray as whistleblower row university calls time on course

First published by | January 21, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

French business schools sell luxury lifestyle to Chinese recruits

Institutions launch courses focused on top brands and spirits to boost international recruitment

First published by | January 22, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Will US universities be made redundant by the employability agenda?

With student debt escalating and concerns persisting that college graduates are not job-ready, increasing numbers of companies are taking the training of their workers in-house. But where does that leave the higher education sector, asks Paul Basken

First published by | January 23, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

George Soros’ $1 billion gift launches global university network

Universities will come together to offer joint degree programmes and research projects

First published by | January 24, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

The clouds of violence over Indian campuses have a silver lining

India’s students have surprised many observers by standing up together to protest against injustice

First published by | January 27, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

US universities reject campus facial recognition systems

Facial recognition systems are hitting a wall of opposition on US university campuses, with the colleges that have tried the technology backing away and many others vowing not to allow it.

First published by | January 28, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Harvard chemistry chair arrested over China ties

Nanotechnology innovator charged over alleged links to Chinese state-run academic talent programme, in expanding federal crackdown

First published by | January 29, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 responses