Is philosophy dead?
In 2010, Professor Hawking declared that scientists rather than philosophers “have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge”.
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Historic education partnership in late governor’s name to lift our kids up
A GROUNDBREAKING partnership between the University of Tasmania and the Government has been billed as the missing piece of the puzzle needed to revolutionise education in this state.
Don’t let others ruin your name
The use of recruitment agents is rising, but are universities putting their reputations at risk as competition hots up?
‘Macho’ university culture mirrors banks’ mistakes
Professors issue warning over obsession with performance management and research excellence
Cheating or Collaboration?
The computer science department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, seeking a balance between promoting student collaboration and fostering individual academic achievement
Private Dallas college plans to put students to work
As part of an ongoing effort to become more affordable, a private college in Dallas is putting its students to work.
California halts grants for students at Corinthian’s Heald campuses
Nearly 4,500 students at California campuses of the for-profit Heald College chain — operated by the beleaguered Corinthian Colleges, Inc. — have been notified they won’t be receiving state grants ...
UMass-Amherst Reverses Ban on Some Iranian Graduate Students
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst has reversed its decision to bar Iranian students from some of its graduate programs
Mount Saint Mary’s College becomes Mount Saint Mary’s University
Mount Saint Mary’s is a college no more.
Utah is losing its researchers
Empty lab coats are a growing problem at Utah's two state research universities.
