Cambridge lecturers accuse university of ‘explosive workloads’
Cambridge University lecturers are accusing the institution of pressuring them into taking on “explosive workloads” to deliver its famous one-on-one tutorials. Read more
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Ukraine invasion: How the war is being waged online
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it has been said, would be the first to introduce a new front line - the internet. Read more
Strike up the bans: Nearly 50 gag orders target freedom of speech in higher ed
From critical race theory to LGBTQ, legislators are pushing to shut down some teachings and trainings, and the three ways college leaders can change that. Read more
Bitcoin less green since China ban, research suggests
Bitcoin has become less green since China cracked down on mining the cryptocurrency, new research suggests. Read more
Graduating students are concerned about entering the job market as inflation soars
As inflation reaches new highs, creating uncertainty in financial markets, students graduating this semester are worried about whether they will be able to achieve financial stability. Read more
Biden administration to take kinder, gentler approach to Chinese infiltration in U.S. higher ed
U.S. Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen has announced plans to reframe the Justice Department’s “China Initiative,” which focused on prosecuting suspected Chinese spies working at American universities. Read more
DfE did nothing to help schools ditch plastics, say campaigners
The UK government has failed to back up its call for schools to ditch plastic, say campaigners, despite setting a 2022 target. Read more
UK could ban students from college loans if they fail math and EnglishUK could ban students from college loans if they fail math and English
Government data shows that nearly one-quarter of students failed to achieve passing grades in the two subjects. Read more
When Do Professors Self-Censor?
British professors are more likely to do so when they are teaching a class that includes Chinese students, study finds. Read more
How can US universities combat threat of teaching restrictions?
Lawmakers moving to block lessons on race and politics after successful efforts to police school curricula Read more
