Oxford project’s ‘balance-sheet view’ of colonialism criticised
A University of Oxford project that rejects the blanket assertion that imperialism is “wicked” has attracted widespread criticism.
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Ithaca College president joins higher ed immigration alliance
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado is a founding member of a new group of higher education leaders dedicated to improving how colleges and universities address immigration-related matters affecting their campuses.
Santa scholarship: what is the most cited research on Christmas?
For academics, the festive season has long presented an opportunity for some more light-hearted research into a variety of topics.
A robot goes to College
Humanoid robot completes course in philosophy of love in what is purportedly a world first.
Enrollment Slide Continues, at Slower Rate
College enrollments in the U.S. decline for a sixth straight year -- although at a slower rate -- while the bachelor's degree got more popular.
Cambridge startup offers cheaper, online college counseling
Cambridge startup is taking college guidance online, offering high school students and their parents a cheaper alternative to private college counseling.
Dutch universities struggle to hit female professor targets
Interventions such as women-only fellowships have improved gender balance – but some professoriates are still more than 85 per cent male
Almost 900 Missouri degree programs don’t meet productivity standards
Half of the nearly 1,800 degree programs offered at Missouri’s public colleges and universities are falling short of state standards for graduates and other measures, according to a statewide review.
China ‘will teach 500,000 international students by 2020’
China will be teaching at least 500,000 international students by 2020, a new study suggests.
