University of California system will waive tuition for Native American students
The plan will be funded through a combination of state and university financial aid programs. 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
Elon Musk’s Twitter grab is making academics angry, nervous
Liberal academics are fretting about Elon Musk's acquisition of the social media company Twitter. Read more
Girls shun physics A-level as they dislike ‘hard maths’, says social mobility head
Girls do not choose physics A-level because they dislike “hard maths”, the government’s social mobility commissioner has claimed, prompting anger from leading scientists. Read more
University pulls ‘inclusive gender practices’ policy proposal
An “inclusive gender practices” policy proposed by the University of Toledo is no longer available on its website following criticism. Read more
One in five reptiles is threatened with extinction
One in five reptiles is threatened with extinction, according to the first comprehensive assessment of more than 10,000 species across the world. Read more
How cheating on online exams may be eroding higher ed’s future credibility
Confirmed breaches of proctored online exams soared to 6.6% in 2021, according to one provider. Read more
Graduating In Person, at Last
For many graduates from the COVID classes of 2020 and 2021, commencement was virtual, students only or just no fun. This year they’re joining the Class of 2022 for the full-blown experience. Read more
Title IX protects women. Keep it that way.
Title IX was enacted by Congress in 1972 to prevent discrimination based on sex in "any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." In its 50-year span, it has opened up doors for women and girls in numerous fields, including sports. Read more
Harvard devotes $100m to closing educational gap caused by slavery
Harvard University is setting aside $100m for an endowment fund and other measures to close the educational, social and economic gaps that are legacies of slavery and racism, according to an email the university’s president sent to all students, faculty and staff on Tuesday. Read more
