Will voice of universities be heard in the ‘Brexit election’?
Theresa May has told the people of Britain that a vote for her in the general election will “strengthen my hand and the UK’s negotiating position on Brexit”.
The world.edu network focuses on education, science, innovation and the environment.
Here you can submit and vote on the best content from the world’s leading organisations and websites.
Leaving Over Campus Carry
Professor’s public resignation letter points to tensions in Kansas as new law takes effect this summer.
Facebook publishes fake news ads in UK papers
Facebook has broadened its campaign to raise awareness about fake news, by publishing adverts in the UK press.
The case for bicycles’ inevitable triumph over cars
Bikes, long an underdog on streets, will rule the roads eventually.
Uber faces criminal probe over software used to evade authorities
The U.S. Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation into Uber Technologies Inc's use of a software tool that helped its drivers evade local transportation regulators, two sources familiar with the situation said.
Harvard Law expands deferral program
Harvard Law School, expanding a pilot program for Harvard undergraduates, said Wednesday that it would allow juniors accepted from any college to defer admission as long as they finish college and spend at least two years working, studying or pursuing research or fellowships.
‘Invisible ink’ student pays high price for cheating
With micro-earpieces, smart watches and miniature mobile phones confiscated from exams in recent years, it seems students are resorting to ever-more-imaginative ways to cheat.
Purdue Faculty Questions Kaplan Deal
Senate passes resolution rebuking the university’s unexpected acquisition and calling for it to be rescinded.
Petition supported by teachers’ unions asks college to disinvite DeVos
After an historically black college in Florida announced that U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would deliver its commencement address, an online petition appeared Monday, courtesy of alumni, who asked the college to rescind the invitation.
The crack that’s redrawing the world’s map
The shape of the world is hanging by a thread – or rather, according to experts, by a 110 mile-long (177km) rift.
