Universities ‘must keep track of’ visiting professorships
Questions over whether King Charles’ doctor holds certain institutional roles increase need for more formalised way of handing out honorary titles, critics say Read more
Ocean sciences must incorporate DEI, scholars argue
Ocean science researchers must work “towards equity and justice” in their field, according to a group of scholars. Read more
University of York to accept some overseas students with lower grades
Staff told to take ‘more flexible approach’ in move university says will bring rules into line with those for UK offer-holders Read more
Huge ancient city found in the Amazon
A huge ancient city has been found in the Amazon, hidden for thousands of years by lush vegetation. Read more
Gaming the Student Visa System
As international recruitment markets shift to South Asia, some colleges are swamped with fake applications and last-minute transfers. Is the system too easy to exploit? Read more
Open-access publisher Frontiers to cut 600 jobs
Firm to axe a third of its workforce following ‘downturn’ in publishing trends Read more
Florida school district pulls dictionaries for ‘sexual conduct’ descriptions
Officials say materials – including encyclopedias and other books – violate state law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis Read more
UT Dallas removes free speech rock display, raising censorship concerns
University of Texas at Dallas leaders’ recent decision to remove popular free speech campus spirit rocks after students painted a series of pro-Palestine and pro-Israel slogans on them has prompted censorship concerns. Read more
Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds – but what are they?
The US has made the long-awaited decision to allow Bitcoin to be part of mainstream investing funds. Read more
A year later, did our ChatGPT advice get it right?
Exactly a year ago, we shared the advice of 11 academics on the then-new ChatGPT. We followed up to see what has changed and what to expect in 2024. Read more
