School student’s physics paper retracted over ‘self-plagiarism’
Senior co-author says he ‘forgot’ to add reference to overlapping paper
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Flipping great? The case for and against flipping the classroom
A recent study suggested the approach had no impact on student achievement, but many academics believe the move away from lectures can improve learning – if it is done well
Why historians need to take scientific fieldwork more seriously
Much important scientific research takes place outside laboratories.
Citation diversity tied to medical research success
US NIH finding raises hopes of focused funding, but concerns of bandwagon outlook
India grows wary of higher education cooperation with China
Move to hamper ties with Chinese institutions came right before a major summit, highlighting the chasm between the two Asian giants
Holograms on campus: good for teaching, good for the environment?
Imperial College London reports positive results from experiments in lectures and academic seminars
Megajournal editors ‘swapped acceptances for citations’
Analysis of highly prolific Plos One editors finds evidence for ‘editor-author backscratching’
Academics need greater help in addressing the mental health problems of their students
Increasing numbers of students are seeking counselling, suffering from depression and even feeling suicidal.
UAE claims world first with AI-focused university
Graduate institution to be led by former Oxford professor
Hong Kong academics and alumni stand up for student protesters
Criticism grows as the government is accused of causing ‘unforgiveable havoc’ amid protests
