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Degrees rated less highly by graduates than bosses

Australian survey finds ‘strong relationship’ between graduates’ attributes and demands of their jobs

First published by | January 30, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

The assault on Spain’s public universities must end

The appointment of Manuel Castells as the country’s universities minister signals a change in fortune

First published by | February 3, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Philosophers clash over race science paper

Furore over Oxford doctoral student’s journal article reignites debate over the limits of free speech

First published by | February 4, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

College admits rejected applicants if they pay five times the fee

Saskatchewan veterinary college says move has been forced on it by limits on public funding

First published by | February 5, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Will Sino-Australian academic ties weather the political storm?

Australia’s teaching and research relationships with China are becoming increasingly overshadowed by rising geopolitical tensions.

First published by | February 6, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Mass resignations at Wiley journal over academic independence

Former editors-in-chief at European Law Journal say the departure of editorial boards raises issue about ‘who owns’ scholarly journals

First published by | February 7, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Continuous assessment ‘may be more stressful’ for students

Universities must monitor the impact on student stress and staff workload as they shift away from “high-stakes” exams and towards using technology to conduct “continuous” assessment, a report says

First published by | February 10, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Soros university network ‘to build resilience and sustainability’

Vice-chancellor of new global alliance says network will involve ‘multilayered cooperation’ and different levels of membership

First published by | February 11, 2020 | Education | 0 responses

Scientists offered €1,000 to publish null results

A German research institute is offering scientists a €1,000 (£847) bonus if they publish null results or a replication study as part of its bid to reshape academic incentives.

First published by | February 12, 2020 | Education, Research | 0 responses

Race on to create online courses for virus-stranded students

Institutional, pedagogical and workload issues more problematic than technological impediments, experts say

First published by | February 13, 2020 | Education | 0 responses