Middle Eastern universities must do more to tackle sexual harassment
The practice is banned in most countries but it remains rife across the region, with universities no exception, says Sabrin Ramadhan Read more
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Student-centred education: a philosophy most unkind
Well-meaning initiatives that prioritise student satisfaction over educational objectives deny students access to the type of rich learning experience that universities were designed for Read more
Academy’s database boycott may herald Chinese publishing shake-up
Scholars question whether open access platforms could step in to replace dominance of China National Knowledge Infrastructure
Read moreMore time on research means lower scores for students – study
Universities must ‘recalibrate promotion criteria’ to place more value on teaching, says scholar Read more
Parents ‘overly optimistic’ about children’s university prospects
Disadvantaged families have upbeat expectations for their offspring but underestimate the barriers, study suggests Read more
Female researchers ‘much less likely to get authorship credit’
Lab-by-lab approach determining who gets credit and who doesn’t must be replaced by more comprehensive policies, researchers say Read more
US admissions scandal trial win tied to university complicity
Sole courtroom victor in three years of prosecutions says jurors needed to hear that institutions went along, and then believe that nobody was hurt Read more
Taliban begins religious reform of Afghan universities
Religious requirements tripled, forcing some institutions to make cuts to core courses Read more
Making PhDs staff would worsen money worries, says Russell Group
Manchester vice-president urges funders to address ‘low’ stipends but warns change in employment status would mean fewer studentships Read more
One in six UK students admit cheating in online exams
A third say cheating should be seen as only mildly wrong or not wrong at all Read more
