Amid blistering heatwaves, July is "virtually certain" to be the world's warmest month on record, say scientists. Read more

Numerous Indiana University employees will move to Purdue as the institutions dissolve their joint venture in Indianapolis. But many faculty members worry they’ll be left without tenure or a departmental home. Read more

Figures published for first time show how refusals vary by continent, as overall rejection rate rises to 31 per cent Read more

Major UN report issues warning over excessive use, with one in six countries already banning the devices Read more

Efforts in Texas, Arkansas and Florida to cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs may not be all that they appear, as some observers argue the attempts amount to window dressing while DEI remains behind the scenes. Read more

The ban on affirmative action has put pressure on selective colleges to end legacy preferences in admissions. But the advantages of familial wealth go beyond alumni status. Read more

The wildfires in the southern Mediterranean have brought climate change to the top of the news agenda and have also whipped up a storm on social media. Read more

Colleges and universities are seeking to expand their horizons by embracing innovative new ways to reach students and generate revenue. Consequently, professional and continuing education (PCE) units are a ripe sector to explore. However, as technology becomes more sophisticated and integrated into an institution’s culture, higher ed leaders seem unprepared to blend these exciting new opportunities with the old guard—the academic registrar. Read more

Abraham Lincoln’s namesake college will open again in the city that’s also named for the 16th president, Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch said on Friday. Read more

Tokyo could use figures to justify more heavy-handed sector intervention, academics say Read more