Abertay ‘pauses’ shorter degrees as staff complain of ‘pressure’
Scottish university piloted accelerated degrees, but challenges highlighted in review raises broader questions over such courses
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Bias fears over Uber academic research programme
Critics claim that only ‘congenial’ researchers get access to ride-hailing company’s data, while academic co-authors have potential conflicts of interest
Mexican universities grapple with how to handle populist Amlo
Sector heads recognise that Mexicans have rallied behind the president’s promises even though problems of inequality and social mobility persist
Europe needs more research investment if it is to be climate-neutral by 2050
Science is central to the European Commission’s Green Deal, but basic research and new knowledge in the arts and humanities will be crucial to its success
US ‘cluster hiring’ failing to meet promise, says study
Survey of 200 hires finds them often stuck in usual disciplinary confines rather than working across boundaries as intended
US open access mandate projected as painful but needed
Widely expected Plan S-style order hailed as ‘major boost’ to global movement
Depth of opposition to Chinese admissions quotas revealed
Academics call for reform of system that favours students from wealthy cities
Esports model ‘could be future direction’ for student engagement
Latest Innovating Pedagogy report suggests way gamers learn from each other online could be adopted by universities
Fears for future of private university after recruitment ‘pause’
Situation at Richmond raises questions about English sector regulation
Murdoch withdraws financial pursuit of whistleblower
Perth university offers concession ‘in the spirit of moving towards a resolution’ with Gerd Schröder-Turk
