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Academics back authorship statements to stamp out ‘abuse’
Three-quarters of researchers believe that authors should be required to declare exactly what they contributed to published journal articles in a bid to boost transparency and stamp out authorship “abuse”, according to a Times Higher Education poll.
Scapegoating a Department?
University of Nebraska professors want board to defend them against Republican politicians who, after incident with lecturer, have launched a series of salvos against English faculty members and the entire institution.
Montana colleges making changes to boost graduation
Montana faces a looming workforce shortage, and the University System is working to help fill the gap by getting more college students to graduate....
Christian college’s ‘biblically consistent’ curriculum under fire
A new policy at a religious university in the US directing scholars to avoid teaching “erotic” or “graphic” material has reignited a debate over how faith institutions can reconcile their spiritual values with academic freedom.
Push for higher-education certificates over college degrees gets mixed grades
The University of Florida made its mission becoming a national top 10, pre-eminent public university in 2013.
Higher Education Academy under pressure over Bahrain links
The UK’s Higher Education Academy is under pressure to cut ties with Bahrain after academics warned that its activities in the country pose a “serious ethical and reputational risk” for the organisation.
Is DeVos devaluing degrees?
Education secretary calls for more emphasis on work-force training. Many experts -- including those focused on careers -- say general education matters more than she suggests.
Granting Researchers Success
Many grant proposals are submitted without any kind of internal review. A new study suggests a major return on investment for institutions that help their researchers write better grants.
Justice Department threatens to sue Harvard over admissions policies
The U.S. Justice Department has threatened to sue Harvard University to force it to turn over documents as it investigates whether the Ivy League school’s admission policies violate civil rights laws.