Oxford University creates map of appropriate touching
If you struggle to know when it is appropriate to give someone a hug or even simply pat them on the arm, help is at hand.
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‘Inadequate’ English, No Ph.D.
An international student from China who was dismissed from a doctoral program in psychology after clinical supervisors judged his English-language communication skills as inadequate for engaging in patient care has sued his university.
University of Mississippi orders state flag removed
The University of Mississippi took down the state flag at the Oxford campus ..
Marking an essay? Big Brother may be watching…
One of the UK’s leading universities is developing analytical tools to monitor academics’ performance in areas such as the quality and timeliness of feedback on student assignments.
Higher Education and Talent
Lumina Foundation has been at the forefront of a national campaign for more Americans to earn a college credential.
‘Triumphalist’ mindset explains criticism of Middle East campus, says NYU president
ritics of New York University’s Abu Dhabi campus are indulging in US “triumphalism” when they raise concerns about its ability to operate in a climate of limited academic freedom, its president has claimed.
Alliance launched to help train quality doctors
A China Residency Education and Elite Training Hospital Alliance has been established to teach high-quality medical doctors.
A for-profit empire, Dade Medical College, tumbles down
Dade Medical College, the homegrown for-profit school that rose from humble origins to become an educational juggernaut, announced Friday it is closing its doors, effective at the end of the day.
Language of Protest
All six editors and all 31 editorial board members of Lingua, one of the top journals in linguistics, last week resigned to protest Elsevier's policies on pricing ...
Students with disabilities enrol online ‘to avoid stigmatisation’
Many students with disabilities are attracted to online learning because they feel less stigmatised than they do in the classroom, a study suggests.
