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Higher Education Academy under pressure over Bahrain links
The UK’s Higher Education Academy is under pressure to cut ties with Bahrain after academics warned that its activities in the country pose a “serious ethical and reputational risk” for the organisation.
Is DeVos devaluing degrees?
Education secretary calls for more emphasis on work-force training. Many experts -- including those focused on careers -- say general education matters more than she suggests.
Sorry, Americans, you still can’t call her ‘Princess Meghan’
Let's be clear: just because Prince Harry's new fiancée Meghan Markle isn't a princess doesn't mean Americans won't call her "Princess Meghan" until the end of time.
YouTube investigates ‘disturbing’ autofill results
YouTube has changed the way its autofill feature works after reports that some word combinations brought up paedophilic phrases.
The coming green power tide
Rising use of natural gas brings benefits to consumers, industry and economy
Granting Researchers Success
Many grant proposals are submitted without any kind of internal review. A new study suggests a major return on investment for institutions that help their researchers write better grants.
Justice Department threatens to sue Harvard over admissions policies
The U.S. Justice Department has threatened to sue Harvard University to force it to turn over documents as it investigates whether the Ivy League school’s admission policies violate civil rights laws.
Do outnumbered men feel ‘uncomfortable’ on campus?
Should outnumbered men feel uncomfortable on university campuses?
University opens dragon dance class
Zhejiang University in East China's Zhejiang province introduced dragon dance and lion dance, two traditional Chinese performances staged during festivals, as a physical education course
