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
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Critics claim that only ‘congenial’ researchers get access to ride-hailing company’s data, while academic co-authors have potential conflicts of interest
A new book by two professors argues that "white feminism" has too "monolithic" definition of what it means to be a woman.
Two professors at a midwestern university are working to develop and legitimize the field of “fat studies,” a discipline that examines the cultural and sociological phenomenon of overweight and obese human beings.
Scottish university piloted accelerated degrees, but challenges highlighted in review raises broader questions over such courses
A new study aiming to address the gender discrepancy in STEM fields concluded that it can be largely attributed to a disproportionate value placed on grades by women.
Heterodox Academy is retooling an initiative to help students and parents find colleges that promote viewpoint diversity, after coming to doubt its usefulness.
Study says comments such as ‘she should be in the kitchen, not writing papers’ affect the careers of under-represented groups
Hillsdale College is well known for not taking government money. Last week the Michigan private school got a new reputation, by looting millions from a public university.
Student senator of Long Island University Post, Jake Gutowitz was under investigation for alleged possession and distribution of forbidden flyers.
Later this year, Florida State University students will move into the Renaissance-era Palazzo Bagnesi Falconeri, and programme directors insist the cost will be worth it